A Big Thank you!

September 7, 2012

This year we are holding our first Summer Raffle (to be drawn on National Badger Day – in October!).  We have had fantastic support from local businesses and we have been donated some great prizes.

We’d like to thank our first prize donor (a weekend break in the Lake District!) Badgers Way Lodge.

Badger’s Way Lodge is situated at Limefitt, a 5 star countryside park near Lake Windermere, on the route to Kirkstone Pass and Ullswater.  Not only does it offer a fantastic base to explore the beautiful Lake District from, but they have badger watching too!

Badger’s Way Lodge

 

 

 

 

Our second prize (£100 of restaurant vouchers) was kindly donated by the following;

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Shajan Indian Restaurant, Longsight Road, Blackburn
Tiggis – Ribble Valley, Longsight Road, Blackburn
The Cherry Tree, Horwich, Bolton

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And last but by no means least, a very big thank you to a local branch of Lush, Lush Preston, who provided one of  their beautiful and animal friendly, Lush Pamper Kits. You can follow what Lush Preston are up to on their facebook page.

Once again thanks to all our amazing and generous sponsors!  Raffle tickets can be purchased from one of our event stalls, so try to get along and see us!

Learn About Badgers!
A badger sett is a system of tunnels and nesting chambers lined with bedding such as grass, moss and leaves.
Cubs are normally born in February, and the average number in a litter is three, although the range can be from one to five.
Badgers are considered omnivorous, although their diet varies so much in different countries they are also sometimes termed ‘local specialists’.
Badgers live mainly in woods and copses in extensive underground burrow systems called setts.
Badgers are shy, nocturnal animals that live in underground chambers connected by a network of tunnels known as a sett.
Did You Know?
It has been estimated that up to 50,000 badgers may be killed on our roads each year. If safe to do so, it is worth checking what appears to be a dead badger.
Snares can do serious damage to skin tissue which is not immediately obvious.
Badger cubs begin to explore above ground in May, sometimes without mum’s permission!
Try not to cause the animal alarm, but observe from a distance.
Help & Advice
Our website is packed full or helpful advice and facts about badgers and how the handle them in numerous situations.
BADGERS & DEVELOPMENT
If you’re concerned about
badger welfare in relation
to property development.
BADGERS IN DISTRESS
If you find a badger in need
of urgent care or in distress
then call us immediately on
our dedicated Phone line and
select Option 1. 08448 707 908
BADGERS IN THE GARDEN
Not everyone wants badgers in their garden, we know that they can dig up lawns, eat bulbs and generally make a mess.

Please contact us on enquiries@lancashirebadgergroup.org.uk for advice on your specific problem with badgers in your garden, we are happy to help.