Butterfly Buffets

24/06/2023

I certainly have some lovely mates. Thank you to those for donating and thank you to those who are now coming tomorrow

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21/11/2018

Despite hunting with dogs being banned in England, Wales and Scotland for more than 10 years, not to mention it still being legal in Northern Ireland, hunts are still killing wildlife.

12/02/2018

11/02/2018

Another fabulous cake. Brilliant Olivia ###

Happy 40th birthday Mark 🎈

31/01/2018

23/01/2018

Four years ago today my 9 year old son, Samuel, died.
Five months of pain, fear and sadness would of broke most people. Instead, Samuel started a charity to help the other kids on his ward.

The picture is of his bed just after he died. It captures the emptiness I felt losing him. Over the last four years I have, with the support of some amazing people, kept his charity going. Just after he died I thought it would keep me busy, stop the pain invading every moment. Then, as the months passed, I thought it could help me feel closer to Samuel. A way to stay close, a link that would survive his passing.

None of this was the case. Nothing I did stopped the deep grief or the anger, sadness, guilt or pain. His younger sister mourned his passing too and that added to my grief, seeing her so sad.

But the truth is his charity only did what he wanted it to do. It helped other kids through the unbelievably awful time that serious and terminal conditions create.

I am more commited to his charity today than I was back then. When Samuel was sick I felt an overwhelmimg helplessness - watching him slowly and painfully die in front of me, a bit every day.
Now I see what the charity does, bringing much needed and normally unaffordable equipment to kids wards. Equipment that reduces pain and improves their quality of life.
We provide entertainment equipment and decorate wards - whatever the kids need to bring a smile. We also support individual children going through treatment.

Samuel knew that bringing some light and laughter into an otherwise dark and painful day makes a big difference. It wards off the slip into depression, helps give a child a reason to get up, to carry on and to feel less an outcast or prisoner.

Today is so emotional for myself and all of Samuel's family. We want to say a huge thank you to all who have supported us so far and to ask for support from those who can help.

To continue and increase what we do, and there is a huge need across the UK as so many NHS hospitals are massively underfunded, we need individuals and companies to support us through donations, participating in events and partnering with us.

If you think you can help, or know someone who might, then email me at [email protected]

I wish what we do would stop any child from losing their battle, but that is not possible. With your help though, we can make a difference, one that brings a smile to thousands of children and to their families as well.

This, my little man, is for you.
Love dad ###

15/01/2018

Chickenpox is going round again so can I please remind people NOT to give your children nurofen/ibuprofen.
This type of medicine is an anti inflammatory, it reacts with chicken pox making them go deeper into the skin tissue will also make your child very very ill! Please share this post to increase the word

17/12/2017

17/12/2017

30/11/2017

Love this idea, pass it on, www.ladiespassiton.com

28/11/2017

PLEASE DONATE A BALE OF HAY...
Please Share...
Buy a Bale of Hay in Lieu of a Gift for Christmas to help feed our rescued horses, ponies, donkeys, cows, sheep, pigs and goats this winter.
You will receive Greeting Card, Certificate and 2018 Calendar to give to your recipient.
If you would like buy a Gift of Hay and receive a Certificate Pack, please click http://hillsideanimalsanctuary.mybigcommerce.com/gifts/

If you'd prefer to donate by Paypal without receiving any certificates, please click this link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=SSK9MNC54HGA4

Hillside is home to 2000 Horses, Ponies and Donkeys, 450 rescued Cows, 600 Sheep and Goats, 350 Pigs and lots of other rescued animals...

Hillside Animal Sanctuary
Hill Top Farm
Hall Lane
Frettenham
Norwich NR12 7LT

You may also ORDER or DONATE by Telephone 01603 736200 9am-9pm every day or by post to the address above.
See www.hillside.org.uk for more details of our rescued animals, work and visiting times

Thank you
Patron - Martin Shaw

27/11/2017

Chloe and Her big sis Aimee had a wonderful time at The O2 on Saturday night watching Little Mix. Thank you so much spread a smile, their first ever concert experience was amazing! The t-shirts look great and Thank you again from all the family, you certainly have spread a smile or two! XX 😘🙅🏻🙅🏼🙅🏽🙅🏾

13/01/2017

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