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David's 75th birthday at The DorchesterDSWF events and activities

DSWF raises funds and awareness through a diverse range of events including exhibitions, auctions, dinners and "An Evening with David Shepherd" chat shows. His fascinating and highly entertaining talks leave the audience in no doubt as to the importance of DSWF's work to save wildlife. Thanks to the generosity of hosts, sponsors and volunteers all profit from events, including merchandise sales, help keep our projects alive and operational. Do please join us!

For further information, unless otherwise stated, contact DSWF on 01483 272323.

April/May 2008

Festival of Wildlife logo23 April - 1 May - MADAGASCAR
FESTIVAL OF WILDLIFE - limited places still available

Fabulous Auction Items available - place you bid via this link
Wildlife Worldwide are hosting their annual Festival of Wildlife in Madagascar, one of the world's most intriguing and enchanting islands. This will take in two different habitats, each with its own spectacular selection of wildlife, offering an experience of the humid rainforest of Andasibe-Mantadia National Park and also the drier forests of the north-west staying at the magnificent Anjajavy Lodge. Participants will be joined by experts in the fields of wildlife, art photography and more.

Jonathan and Angie Scott will recount tales of their travels and photographic trips. Nick Garbutt, a Madagascar wildlife specialist, will spread his enthusiasm and knowledge on the island and the mammals. Learn about photography from David Back. Jonathan Truss will hold painting workshops at lunch times and sketching sessions during the excursions. Lyn Hughes will be at hand for informative talks on journalism, and Hilary Bradt will chat about her tales of early adventures in Madagascar.

For more information call Wildlife Worldwide on 0845 130 6982 or click here...

May 2008

Wednesday 14 May - LONDON
Rhino May Day, London Zoo, The Huxley Conference Theatre, Regent's Park, 18 Lodge Road, CAMDEN, NW8 7JT
10.30am - 5.00pm

This annual event takes place every May and is a one-day conference for conservation charity workers, zoologists, researchers and interested members of the public. There will be an exciting programme of talks. The day is organised by the Rhino Resource Center in conjunction with the Zoological Society of London and Save the Rhino International. The programme includes talks by international experts in rhino conservation, including Anna Merz (Experiences at Lewa Downs Conservancy in Kenya) Susie Ellis (International Rhino Foundation) and many others including Nick Lindsay (global rhino conservation), click here for more information.

Entry is £12 only, including coffee / tea in the morning and afternoon. Tickets can be obtained in advance by contacting Save the Rhino, by email info@savetherhino.org, or telephone 020 7357 7474.


Saturday 17 May - WEST SUSSEX,
Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, De la Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS www.chequermead.org.uk

Afternoon Exhibition and Sales 1pm - 4.00pm
"Evening with David Shepherd" 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm) - an opportunity to hear David and to support the Foundation.
Tickets £7.50. Concessions ( children, OAP's, students and Chequer Mead Friends) £6.00. Contact the box office on 01342 302000 (9am-6pm Monday - Saturday).

Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June GLOUCESTERSHIRE,
Nature in Art Museum and Art Gallery, Wallsworth Hall, Main A38 Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PA<

Weekend of Sales and Rare Exhibition of David's ORIGINALS 10am - 5 pm
Evening Talk by David on Saturday 31 May, 7pm for 7.30pm.

Tickets: £10 to include refreshments.
Contact 01452 731422 or 01452 733946.

This will be an exciting weekend event celebrating Nature in Art's 20th Anniversary. They will be joined by The Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI) which is celebrating their 15th Anniversary. It acts as a forum for wildlife artists whose aim is the promotion of nature conservation through art ranging from all forms of painting media to photography and sculpture. Join David on this beautiful estate for the Saturday events. Otherwise the Foundation will be in attendance on Sunday.
enquiries@nature-in-art.org.uk and www.nature-in-art.org.uk

June 2008

Sunday 15 June - SURREY
Centenary Celebrations at Secretts Garden Centre, Portsmouth Road, MILFORD, Surrey GU8 5HU.

Attractions include a Farmer's market, Tradional Fayre with craft stalls, displays and refreshments. Visit our sales and raffle stand during the day. www.secretts.co.uk

Saturday 21 June - SURREY
Panamas and Parasols - A Summer Solstice Charitable Garden Party, Titsey Place, Titsey, OXTED, Surrey RH8 0SE
Midday - 7pm

The Rotary Club of Titsey and District is proud to announce its summer solstice garden party and to invite you to participate in this event. In so doing, you will help them benefit the participating charities: The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE) and The Scouts.

Invited Guests are David Shepherd, Artist and Conservationist and Simon Boyle, Master Chef and Founder of Beyond Boyle.

This is a unique opportunity to experience an entertaining and social occasion at Titsey Place, a magnificent old country estate on the Surrey/Kent border. Guests will be able to stroll around the lawns and gardens, the Victorian kitchen garden and the lake. Light musical entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon and there will be a number of entertaining artistes as well as a selection of garden games and entertainment. The rose garden has been allocated as a picnicking area, so bring along a picnic to make the most of your enjoyment.

There will be an Exhibitors Hall with audio-visual displays and a Food Hall with local, specialist food producers and suppliers, who will be addressing the audience about their wares at various times during the day. Late afternoon teas will also be available within the corporate package. In addition to local beer, wine and soft drinks will be available, along with some entertaining wine tasting.

As an Early Booking Bonus, a limited number of house tours will be available as part of the corporate package and, during the tour, visitors will be able to view David Shepherd's portrait of the late Leveson Gower brothers, Thomas and Richard, now on display in the drawing room of Titsey House. Indeed, this is a unique opportunity to see not only this painter, David Shepherd, and his painting together, but also a set of four paintings of Venice by Canaletto.

The event will close with an auction featuring a celebrity auctioneer and star attraction - a print donated by David Shepherd.


Exhibition and Sales: Midday - 6pm latest.
Individual Ticket: £25
www.titsey.org.uk/events/
Corporate Ticket £375 for 10
www.titsey.org.uk/events/
Please contact David Simmonds on 07956 870220 or email tickets@titsey.org.uk
Book early to ensure your place at this unique event.

Tuesday 24 June - Saturday 28 June - LONDON - WILDLIFE ARTIST OF THE YEAR - THREE GENERATION - The Mall Galleries, The Mall, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD

The first ever DWSF Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition displaying the best work from the 2007 competition. And, back by popular demand, the second THREE GENERATIONS exhibition of original works by the Shepherd Family - David Shepherd, Mandy Shepherd and Emily Lamb

All artwork will be for sale with profits going to DSWF.

PREVIEW NIGHT - By invitation only - Tuesday 24 June.

Entry to the Mall Galleries is free.

Monday 30 June - Animals Asia Foundation: 10th anniversary UK roadshow
Phoenix Palace Restaurant, Bayswater

Join Jill Robinson, founder of AAF, and Christie Yang, China Relations Director, to celebrate AAF's tenth anniversary. Jill and Christie will be talking about progress on AAF's work to rescue endangered Moon Bears from bear bile farms across China and Vietnam, including an update on the most recent release in China and the opening of the new sanctuary outside Hanoi. David Shepherd will be attending the final event in London on 30th June at the Phoenix Palace Chinese restaurant as AAF's special guest. For information on the AAF 10th anniversary roadshow or to book tickets contact info@animalsasia.org or www.animalsasia.org

October 2008

Wednesday 15 October and Thursday 16 October - GUERNSEY
St. James Concert and Assembly Hall, College Street, St Peterport, GUERNSEY GY1 2 NZ

In Association with The Lord's Taverners, Guernsey Region, supported by Bank Julius Bar
Two days - Sales and Exhibition 10 - 6pm - Open to the Public
Wednesday Evening - Dinner, Auction and Talk by David Shepherd 7pm onwards - £25.
Contact: Andrew Laws 01481 746107 www.stjames.gg

November 2008

Friday 7 November - LONDON - The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London W1K 1QA.
Big Cats and Black Rhinos - a fantastic black tie event at one of London's premier hotels.

Guest speakers to include Saba Douglas-Hamilton and Simon King of Big Cat Diary fame. Other top celebrities tbc. Put the date in your diary - more details to follow.

TBC sometime in November - CROYDON - Whitgift School, Haling Park, SOUTH CROYDON CR2 6YT
Evening Talk with David with Sales and Exhibition
Doors open 6.30pm to start at 7.30pm Tickets £5.00
David will be participating in this year's Whitgift Annual Arts Festival by speaking to members of the public in the magnificent "Old" School Hall. Whitgift has a history spanning more than 400 years. The grounds, covering 45 acres, retain the appearance of an attractive country estate -peacocks roam freely whilst crowned and demoiselle cranes, and other exotic birds, may be seen in the Quadrangles.
Contact: 020 8688 9222 www.whitgift.co.uk

Saturday 15 November - SURREY - Cranleigh Village Hall, High Street, CRANLEIGH GU6 8AF
Sales and Exhibition with David - FREE ENTRY 10am - 3pm

Buy your special Christmas presents for your loved ones from our wide range of merchandise including prints from three generations of the Shepherd family and wildlife art from artist friends around the world. Membership and adoptions will also be available with special packs making unique gifts for friends and family! Why not join David for a mince pie and get him to sign your gifts? Don't forget that everything you buy helps save wildlife!

Sunday 30 November - LONDON
Christmas Without Cruelty Fayre, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, LONDON W8 (Opposite High Street Kensington Tube)

Sales, Exhibition and Auction - 10am - 5pm Small Admission Charge
This will be the first year that we will have a stand where we will be promoting our Foundation and selling our Raffle Tickets, Christmas Cards and other items. Organised by Animal Aid, this is the UK's largest animal rights group, which was founded in 1977. There will be more than 80 stands all promoting charities, campaign groups and ethical traders who are trying to make a real difference in the world.

Have a wonderful shopping spree safe in the knowledge that no products have been tested on animals or include any animal ingredients. Help animals, the environment, and reduce your carbon footprint, by purchasing goods that have made the least impact on our planet in their production. Goods on sale include chocolates, cruelty-free toiletries and cosmetics, non-leather boots and shoes, recycled and fair-trade goods, environmentally friendly clothing, plus seasonal gifts and cards.

Other events - to be confirmed

A weekend with David at the ForestDale Hotel Group
Wildlife Auction at CHRISTIES, London

2009

Festival of Wildlife LogoWildlife Worldlife Festival of Wildlife 2009

In 2009 the Wildlife Worldwide Festival of Wildlife heads off to the plains of the Serengeti, home to one of the greatest wonders of the wildlife world - 'The Great Migration'. Through the seemingly endless grassy plains, dotted with umbrella like acacia trees, over a million White-bearded Wildebeest and half a million Burchell's Zebra embark upon their annual journey. Not even the dangers of crocodile infested rivers, lions, cheetahs and hyenas will hold them back from their ancient instinct to move to familiar pastures - and we will be right there to be a part of the action.

The full line-up of accompanying experts is yet to be confirmed, but will include BBC Big Cat presenter and photographers Jonathan and Angie Scott who have spent many years photographing and writing about this area, wildlife artist
Mandy Shepherd, and zoologist and top wildlife photographer Mark Carwardine.
For more information call Wildlife Worldwide on 0845 130 6982 or

For more information click here...


Feedback from our recent events

STEAM AND WILDLIFE TOURS WITH DAVID SHEPHERD

David with Black Prince No. 92203The golden age of steam came to an end on the Southern Regions of British Railways 40 years ago. To celebrate this era, David has given a series of talks and displayed some of his ORIGINAL STEAM PAINTINGS creating a variouis special exhibitions. A variety of prints and other merchandise were sold.In addition to this there was an opportunity to ride on the steam engines throughout the weekend.

 

 

Weekend - Bank Holiday Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August - The Poppy Line, North Norfolk Railway, SHERRINGHAM, Norfolk

David entertained over 200 people on Sunday evening at Sherringham Station "My memories of Those Last Days of Steam when he spoke of his joint passions for steam engines and wildlife conservation. Many amusing anecdotes of his "crazy" life were shared . This was followed by a trip on Black Prince, David's steam engine, and a wine reception. It was a weekend which allowed David to enjoy his hobby surrounded by steam engines as well as providing the visitors a chance to meet the great man and share their passion for steam. It was truly a weekend in which the giant steam train helped raise funds for the magnificent and rare species of mammals -a total of nearly £16,000 was raised which was an astounding effort by everyone concerned. Our particular thanks go to Julian and Amanda Birley and their children Tom and James, Chrissie Ramont and Bryan Toovey, Colin Borg , Hugh Harkett, Tony Streeter, Patrick Ridley-Martin and tocountless others including the engine drivers from the Poppy Line. We simply could not have done this without them particularly since we were very short of volunteers. Our sincere thanks go to our two fabulous volunteers, Barbara Hayers and Nilla D'Andrea. It was indeed a very very special weekend www.nnrailway.co.uk or call 01263 820 800 (10am till 4pm)

 

Weekend of 14th and 15th July - BlueBell Line, Sheffield Park, EAST SUSSEX

It was a gloriously hot weekend and the public were a wonderful support. We raised just over £9,000 in total with Sunday being the busiest day. David's originals were displayed in the Birch Grove Suite and together with the vast choice of pictures we were able to produce a great exhibition over the two days. The sound of the steam engines coming in and out of the station were a constant reminder of " the good old days" and it was sheer delight to see so many families enjoying themselves. It is thanks to Roy Watts and Roger Cruise of the Bluebell Line that this event was so successful. They worked tirelessly both before and during the event. Our grateful thanks to our volunteers Jessica Cater and John Bloom. For further details about the Bluebell line www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

Sunday 19 August - Day of Sales with Talks with David at The Priory Farm, Nutfield, REDHILL, Surrey

Despite the day starting with a very heavy downpour, members of the public continued to flock to our exhibition throughout the day. David gave two talks both of which proved to be entertaining and informative. We are extremely grateful to John and Wendy Shinner, the owners of Priory Farm, who have owned the premises for 50 years. They wanted to celebrate their achievements by raising funds for the Foundation. Their marketing, by Tracy, was exceptional and their staff were extremely supportive in every way. It is thanks to them and of course to our volunteers - Barbara Hayers, Jessica Cater, Babs Emery, John Bloom and John Harris that we were able to sell an astounding £12,500 worth of goods. David worked tirelessly thoroughout the day until John and Wendy whisked him away for lunch and tea. For further details about the Priory Farm which provides wonderful facilities for a day out with the family www.prioryfarm.co.uk

Saturday 4 August 2007 Borde Hill Garden Summer Magic Proms - This was a spectacular night at the Proms and was organised by Motoring and Leisure Association (CSMA). The Foundation was able to raise funds through selling to the 4,000 strong audience. Over £5,300 was raised in total from sales and the raffle. The winners were: Top Prize - Return ferry journey to either Guernsey, Jersey or St Malo - donated by CONDOR FERRIES won by Mr McDonnell; 2nd Prize - Two Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING - - won by Don Beam; 3rd Prize - Framed Limited Edition by David Shepherd - A Moon Bear called Jasper - won by N S Oyns

David kindly donated an original elephant oil to his dear friend Dame Vera Lyn ,still active at 90 years old, who continues to raise funds for her own charity for terminally ill children, in Sussex.

From 6.30pm onwards we were entertained by The Hangleton Band whilst everyone tucked into their picnics and then at 8pm conductor, Frank Renton ( presenter of BBC Radio 2's Listen to the Band programme ), introduced his own creation, THE BRITISH CONCERT ORCHESTRA. As they began to play we saw the arrival overhead of the wonderful GRACE SPITFIRE. Pilot, Carolyn Grace, delivered a breathtaking display of superb flying set to stirring music. Tenor, Richard Coxon and leading Soprano, Deborah Myers sang with gusto with the evening reaching its climax with rousing Proms favourites played out to the backdrop of a fantastic firework display.

Our very sincere and grateful thanks are extended to David Arnold and Ron McGill who both worked tirelessly to allow us to maximise our fundraising efforts. As usual our fabulous volunteers worked tirelessly and special thanks go to Pam Keeble, Julian and Jen Abel, Babs Emery, Rob Singer, Patience and Ian Smith and Joan Boggis.

Birthday celebration success

David Shepherd and tHRH Prince Michael of KentDavid's 75th birthday party at The Dorchester raises £140,000 for wildlife. Celebrities and friends joined David and his family for a wonderful evening celebrating David's birthday and raising funds for DSWF projects in Africa and Asia.

For more information, click here ..

 

 

April Weekend with David Shepherd at Shillingford Bridge Hotel, Nr Wallingford, Oxfordshire with the Forestdale Hotel Group

About 40 guests spent a weekend with David during which time they were able to meet and talk with him and hear more about the Foundation and David's fascinating life and involvement in the Foundation. The Forestdale Hotel Group hosted the event and provided excellent food and accommodation for a very reasonable price. Everyone enjoyed themselves and we were able to gain 12 new members as well as raising just over £9,000 in sales. Our volunteers, Barbara, Julian, Babs, Maggie and Mike were able to enjoy spending quality time time with the clients and share their expertise. Our very sincere thanks to them as well as to our hosts, Shillingford Bridge Hotel, who made everone feel so welcome.

Bedworth Civic Hall on 22 March with the Nuneaton Railway Circle

Nuneaton Railway Circle celebrated its 21st birthday in style when David was invited to speak during the evening. About 350 guests attended the evening as part of the celebrations. Committee members, Steve Nikols, Russ Watkins, Sharon Chadaway, Andy Stubbs and Bob Blower are to be congratulated on organising such a successful event. It was a busy evening with fans waiting patiently for David to sign their purchases. Thirty one members joined the Foundation and £6500 of goods were sold.
Our sincere thanks go to the organisers as well as to our own volunteers, Maggie + Mike, Babs, Malcolm and Heather, Jeff and Ken and Julian

 

 

 

 


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