Hey

Just another blog to advertise the proposed paranormal fundraiser for The Wildlife Rescuer.

Thinking of going somewhere central, like Dudley Castle, but open to ideas.

If I get enough interest, happy to look into accommodation (usually there are discounts for group bookings). Not sure yet whether to turn this into a sponsored event or a set payment event - what do you think?

Only have 3 other interested people currently so wondering where everybody's gone!! C'mon people - this is an amazing opportunity to have fun and experience new things!!

Check my last blog for further information

Hi all

The Wildlife Rescuer is about to offer you the opportunity of a lifetime....

Ok, little exaggerated, but hopefully it'll be fun!

After speaking to, and getting inspiration, from a friend of mine, I have just spoken to an organisation that specialise in paranormal experiences. My regular readers will know that in the past I have done a number of ghost hunts, all across the UK from Hellens Manor in the South West to Ilam Hall in the North. They have now decided to offer charities the opportunity to arrange special ghost hunts to raise sponsorship money and the best part is, they don't charge a penny!! I am WELL up for that idea!!

So if anybody would seriously be interested in a night (prob 9pm-5am) of paranormal investigations - seances, psychic readings and much more, please can you email me with your:

Name
Email Address
Telephone number
Suggested location (esp. useful if you have already had a successful hunt there)

& I will be in contact as soon as I have further information. No clue about dates or location as yet, will try to make this as accessible to as many people as possible.

My email address is thewildliferescuer@yahoo.co.uk

I would hope to have a group of around 15 people - minimum age is 18 and participants should be in good physical fitness in case there are stairs etc. I won't make it sound better than it is - it'll be a long night in the cold and of course, activity cannot be guaranteed but I've never been disappointed. If you have patience, nerves of steel, want a taste of the paranormal and want to help a good cause get in touch!

Cheers xxx

Hey guys

Apologies for the delay with blogging. I've not been feeling too great lately - I've been suffering from bad headaches so have been trying to stay away from the computer as much as I can.

As you may recall, I started back at the wildlife centre on Saturday, taking with me my colleague and another colleague's daughter. I was put in charge of the Small Mammal Room and left to teach the other 2 what to do. The morning went by very quickly - the girl made me laugh by being scared of "hissing" hedgehogs.

Whilst showing the pair around the centre, it finally sunk in how knowledgeable I am - I was able to answer all of their questions, throw in some general facts and generally keep them interested. The moment that made me smile was when I took the girl into the tame foxes' pen, where she got to stroke a vixen. Her face said it all. It was obviously a very special moment for her and I was so glad that I was able to make it happen for her.

I found out that I passed my course & better still, that my coursework was one of the best of the whole class - that took me back a bit, being told I was good at what was my dream - I'm living my dream - I'm good at my dream - could life get any better?

A lot happened that I haven't recounted, but believe me, all in all it was a great day. Highlight for me was seeing my first Kingfisher - a lot smaller than I expected but the most breathtaking neon blue colour... stunning!!

Still nothing happening on the TWR front. I've approached a number of wildlife charities asking for a bit of promo on their links page but to no avail as yet - I don't know if my emails are being ignored or if people are away on summer break, but I'm trying my hardest not to get disheartened. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society have surprised me the most - they were so enthusiastic when i first emailed them, but since filling out their registration form and sending them a cheque for membership, I haven't heard a thing (nor has the cheque been cashed)which is worrying!! Watch this space!

Woohoo the day I never thought would come is finally here!

It's a wet, grey, Saturday morning - I'm tired from only barely managing 7 hours sleep but hey, I'm super happy!

Last night... what a night! I finally got into town at 10:30, however by 11 my friends had made it clear their plans for the night were very different to mine, so I took my own unofficial launch party, by myself, to where I wanted to be & that was Fuel!!

I just wanted to say a huuuge thank you to the guys who run Fuel (Rob & Duffy you guys are wicked!) It's not a big club by any means but it is definitely the best one in Cardiff. Even though I was by myself there was not a minute that I felt awkward or lonely - the music was great, the people were great (hot DJ, hot owner, hot people (including a dude who looked just like Slash! - you can't really go wrong!)) Highly recommended!

So... 09:23am I'm trying to kinda plan my day - I'm up and ready to go which is a miracle after all that dancing - I need to distribute flyers, I need to buy the local rag so I can check contact details to approach them about running my story next week and I need to buy my laptop - that's pretty much the plan for today unless I get a call.

I'll keep you posted x

The day before the biggest commitment of my life... wow

How do I feel?

Nervous, skint, excited, happy, optimistic.... none of those come close but it's the best I can do hah!

TWR kicks off officially tomorrow - the flyers get distributed, the mobile phone is switched on 24/7, my gear is never too far away, my partying is cut right down as is my wasteful spending.

From tomorrow, I am The Wildlife Rescuer, not just your average 22 year old. From tomorrow, I will be available for any wild animal that needs my help.

Ok, so I've worked with wild animals a lot, I've rescued one, attempted to rescue another and I've given educational advice to a number of people (family, colleagues, members of the public...) but not under the name of TWR... I can't wait for that - I'll be so proud!

But tonight... tonight I party because it's the end of one chapter of my life and the beginning of another. I've got a lovely black dress to wear as my vests aren't quite ready yet - it's a bit more of an unofficial launch party but I'll be sure to talk the ear off anybody who asks haha!

I should probably take this opportunity to thank everybody for their support - it's been a long journey - my first blog was back in October and the plan was already half created by then - it feels kinda surreal!

Have a great night everyone! If you can join me in Cardiff I'd love your company (planning on ending up in Fuel (Pure club, Guildhall place)) - I won't be drinking though - need a clear head for tomorrow haha!

All the best xxxxxxx