MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...

This charity EQUINE MARKET WATCH Sanctuaries UK reg 1114700 works in auctions, markets and horse fairs across the UK. It is staffed by unwaged volunteers with all donations going to the upkeep of the horses resident in the two sanctuary bases, in Herefordshire and Powys. Both Sanctuaries have a maximum numbers policy so we can give our residents a good quality of life and all resident horses are with us because they have problems that won't allow the charity to place them in pre-checked loan homes. The charity currently has 70 horses and ponies out in excellent homes across the UK. During the last year we have noted month on month a decline in donations/income which has resulted in a £2000 hole in our necessary funding. We need support to allow this charity to continue it's work and to be able to offer places and sanctuary to horses and ponies in peril. There are many ways to support this small but important UK charity. We have various up coming fundraising events including an evening of glittering entertainment and super prize auction.This event is booking tables and individual tickets right now. It will be held in Worcester on March 27th, starting at 7.00pm More details of this and other fundraisers can be found on the website http://www.equinemarketwatch.org.uk Please consider joining our 100 Club too. For just £5.00 a month subscription you could win a prize of £45 (this prize level rises the more players are involved) Details are of the 100 club also on the website. This year we have 2010 calendars on sale. Costing just £5.00 incl of P&P they make a great present for horse loving friends and family. Lastly our resident horses are open for sponsorship at just £20 for a year, this makes a nice present too as it comes with gift card, small gift, and quarterly news about the chosen horse/pony as well as all the news within the charity. Sponsorships are tailored to fit the age of the person receiving the package. Last date for Christmas Sponsorship gifts is December 8th. We appreciate all our supporters very much indeed and to say thank you have a wonderful summer event THE WHOLE HORSE WEEKEND held near Brecon Powys where you can camp over in fabulous surroundings and enjoy a great social and educational two days as well as a folk evening and craft stalls to browse. Look out ofr more details in Early January. In Spring 2010 we will be holding open days at our Herefordshire sanctuary but our sponsors are always welcome to visit whatever the season of year within our opening times schedule, in winter we advise wellies and warm clothing! Please help..we can only continue to be there and stand by our motto of "WE will NOT look away" with the support of the public, fundraisers and donations. Thanks for reading this.