Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

The most recent artwork, prepping for Halloween.

Scarborough pub's painted windows raise money for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

Sam, an SRMRT member, spotted the injured tawny owl at the side of the road.

Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue help injured tawny owl in Dalby

The Cottage Inn is the centre of the fundraising day on Sunday June 21 from noon

Hunmanby's Cottage Aid is back and raising funds for Yorkshire wildlife group

Deputy Mine Manager, Dave Cook at Woodsmith Mine shows his support for the Great Days initiative

Whitby's Woodsmith Project donates £46,000 to three local charities

Firefighters outside the shop on Flowergate - Image: Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary thanks community for support following shop fire

Fire appliances at the scene of the blaze on Flowergate in Whitby.

Firefighters called to tackle blaze at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary charity shop

Towards Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary, off Stainsacre Lane, Whitby. photo: Google Maps

Whitby wildlife rescue gets green light for new conservation building

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Christmas Fayre at Scarborough Hall

Alex Farmer (right) with some of the animals looked after at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary makes urgent cash appeal
Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary faces a pressing challenge with a reduction in funding and donations in recent months threatening its future.
Duncan Atkins

VE Day anniversary marked by Marton Court and Sutcliffe Court residents in Whitby.

'A heartfelt and lively event' - Whitby community groups mark VE Day anniversary

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary will "neuter and name a feral cat after your ex".

Neuter Your Ex for Valentine's Day in Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary fundraiser

Avian flu cases have resulted in restrictions being placed across North Yorkshire.

Restrictions for bird owners across North Yorkshire after two cases of avian flu

Young runners will be hoping to get among the medals at the Octoberfest races.

Young Whitby athletes get set for annual Octoberfest fun run

Krampus Run talk raised £523 for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.

Whitby Krampus Run fundraiser sees visit from acclaimed historian

Krampus characters at Made in Whitby,Picture: James Hardisty.

Historian to give talk as part of Whitby Krampus Run 10th anniversary

Beevers & Co have supplied and fitted a free carpet at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary's charity shop on Flowergate.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary's praise for generosity of town's Beevers & Co

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) have taken in three newborn rabbits after a resident in Bridlington reported them after finding the mother near by. (Pic: Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary)

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary rescue three newborn rabbits from Bridlington

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary share advice ahead of wild baby animals beginning to be born.

22 photos as Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary issue rescue advice ahead of baby season

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary have come to the rescue of a young seal pup, 'Sandy' after receiving multiple concerned phone calls regarding the mammal.

Baby seal rescued by Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary as residents raise concern

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary was among the winners at the BBC Radio Tees Make a Difference Awards.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary wins green award at BBC awards ceremony

Scene-setter of Goathland. which is set to host its village show on August 12.

Goathland, near Whitby, to host one of oldest shows in area

Staff at Scarborough Morrisons had erected barriers to protect the nest

Heartbreak as mother seagull killed in Scarborough's Morrisons car park

Author Paul Koudounaris is coming to Whitby.

Author Dr Paul Koudounaris to give talk in Whitby

Alex Farmer at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary celebrates £5,000 grant

Founder of Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary, Alex Farmer, pictured here with a seagull chick.
picture: Richard Ponter

How to help Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary get a £5,000 grant

HEre are the 39 small animals and birds looking for their forever home.

Here are the 39 small animals looking for their loving forever home
There are currently several rabbits, guinea pigs and birds looking for a loving home along the Yorkshire coast.
Louise Hollingsworth

Krampus Run readings on West Cliff.
picture: Richard Ponter

Krampus Run returns to Whitby - here's what's going on

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary has a number of abandoned rabbits looking for loving homes.

Whitby Animal Sanctuary appeals to find new homes for rabbits

Fun at the 2022 Goathland Show.

Goathland Village Show celebrates 80th year with highest ever gate

The sanctuary's osprey was the only bird that survived the cull. It is being closely monitored.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary owner tackles critics after 440 birds had to be culled

Map from www.gov.uk showing where the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled zone was put into place.

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary confirms that all birds on site have been culled

A map showing where the 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put into place - from www.gov.uk

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary closed following outbreak of avian flu

Susan Stephenson of Saint Catherine’s receives the cheque from the team at Whitby Krampus Run.

Whitby Krampus Run raised more than £4,000 - here's who will benefit

A hedgehog taken in by Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary had five hoglets!

Surprise delivery for rescued hedgehog at Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

It's been suggested that Whitby could have the unwanted pigeons of Hungerford.

'Our pigeons should be trapped and released in Whitby' - how town has reacted

An elderly badger taken in from a rescue.

2020 the busiest year yet for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary

Whitby coastguard.

Seagull cliff rescue in Whitby

Picture: Ceri Oakes

Community raises £20,000 for Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary after cruel email scam

Charity founder Alexandra Farmer

Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary owner 'heartbroken' after losing £13,000 in online fra...

Krampus Run characters in the Market Place, Whitby.

Krampus and festive folklore friends back in Whitby this weekend

Karl Wittering on Whitby's 199 steps

Local runner successfully completes 199 Steps challenge

63-year-old Karl Wittering on Whitby's iconic steps

Local runner gets ready to climb Whitby's 199 steps 199 times for charity

Rachael Holliday runs a daily commute between Scarborough and Whitby collecting wounded animals.

Passionate wildlife hero is a life saver
Within our town there exists a small, passionate network of ordinary people striving to help protect our local wildlife. From wounded kittiwake chicks falling off Spa bridge, to lost duck eggs rolling along Valley Road, we should take great comfort knowing that amongst our society everyday people are taking the time to collect our wounded animals.
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File picture of the building. Picture by Sally Brown.

Gristhorpe demolition stopped as dead birds spotted among debris

The new shop is now open. Picture by Richard Ponter.

Wildlife Sanctuary's charity shop is open for business!

Blacksmith Katie Ventress works in her workshop in Hinderwell. Whitby. pic Richard Ponter 174032b

Blacksmith's bat set to help Whitby animal sanctuary

Alex Farmer of Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary and aptly named Baarnaby the lamb.
Pictures by Ceri Oakes.

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Whitby hosted its second Krampus run this weeekend. (w164802f)

In pictures: Whitby hosts second Krampus run

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