Brent Knoll Animal Centre

BRENT KNOLL ANIMAL CENTRE.

Brent Road, Brent Knoll, Nr Burnham-On-Sea TA9 4BL

Tel: 01278 782671 Fax: 01278 794312

REVISED Opening Times - We are now open between 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4.30pm.

CLOSED ON MONDAYS.

Registered charity number 205284

All enquiries regarding animals should be either by phone or visit during the Centre opening hours.

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BRENT KNOLL ANIMAL CENTRE

ARK APPEAL

Donations can be made by cheque or cash and by using the PRINTABLE DONATION FORM

Alternatively Credit Card Donations can be made securely online

GIFT AID - We can claim back the basic rate of tax on all donations received from UK taxpayers - every £1.00 you give us will then be worth £1.28, as long as you pay income or capital gains tax, equal to the amount we reclaim.

What is the ARC APPEAL for?

The North Somerset Branch of the RSPCA was formed many years ago and has always taken in unwanted animals for re homing.

Up to 15 years ago, the branch ran a small animal home at 172 Locking Road and over the years re homed many animals of all kinds. however, we were in a residential area and the dogs could be very noisy. Eventually we had to stop keeping animals on site and since then we have used commercial kennels.

We have always had a dream that perhaps one day we could have are own Animal Home again. This dream is now becoming TRUE. January 2006 saw the first cattery block built, which opened in May 06. We are now currently underway of building kennels.

DOGS MOVE TO BRENT KNOLL!!

On Sunday 15th November all the RSPCA dogs were moved from White House Kennels in Lympsham to their NEW kennels at the Brent Knoll Animal Centre.

We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to White House Kennels for all the love and care they have given the RSPCA dogs over the last 15 years.

THE OFFICIAL HAND OVER

FROM BUILDERS TO THE RSPCA!

MONDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2009 was celebrated by RSPCA staff, volunteers, fosterers and dog walkers from the North Somerset Branch RSPCA.

It's been a long time coming but finally the kennels have been completed and the ribbon has been cut!

The dogs will be moved from their current home at White House Kennels to Brent Knoll on Sunday 15th Nov.

Ribbon about to be cut

Bob (Left) Kennel build Site Manager with Colin Strong (Right) Branch Development Adviser.

The Ribbon has been cut!!!!

Animal Care Assistants Kayley & Andy with the first residents in the kennels.

Chief Inspector Jon Pollock & Inspector Hayley Lawrence.

Branch Secretary Hilary Boswell & Chairman Bryan Moyse.

(Left to Right)

Our Veterinary adviser Ian Stobart and Vet Nurse Emma from Clarendon Vets, WSM. Secretary Hilary Boswell. Jo & Richard Nightingale our Branch Presidents. Chairman Bryan Moyse.

Cake!

Kindly made by Volunteer home visitor Vikki Hemmings.

Entrance to the kennels

Straight ahead you can see the Hilary Boswell Kennel block (Re-homing) and to the left you can see the Bryan Moyse Kennels (Assessment).

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who attended the opening.

Also Thank you to those who brought nibbles, cake and champagne!!!

KENNEL BUILD UPDATE

(August 2009)

Outside run of kennels

The kennels are going up very well and quite quickly!

The main structures are up, it now all the fiddly bits i.e. flooring, lighting etc.

Inside Kennels

Charlotte's Stable

(July 2009)

July this year has seen the build and completion of a stable in memory of Charlotte Halmkin.

The stable will be used for the emergency housing of sick/injured/neglected horses, ponies or donkeys before they can be moved on to a specialist equine centre.

It can also be used to house livestock or even poultry!

The stable is located in our paddock next to the cattery.

LATEST NEWS! - KENNEL BUILD STARTS

(April 2009)

Finally, dreams are coming true for the North Somerset Branch. After years of ideas, planning and lots of meetings, building will commence on the 14th April!

It's going to be a busy summer this year as all the preparations and planning will all be put into action.

The build work is expected to be finished at Christmas, so we have all got our fingers crossed that the kennels will be up and running in early 2010.

THE COUNT DOWN IS ON............2010

Below are some photos of the land before any build works start. Soon all this space will be a hub of activity!

The land with the view of The Knoll, this photo was taken from in front of the cattery. On the left of the photo you will see a small old building left behind from the previous kennels, this will be knocked down.

The land with the cattery in the distance. This photo was taken from the west fence (the fence in front of The Knoll!) Andy is in the photo - very exited about the kennels coming!

The land with the reception building in the distance. This photo was taken from the top perimeter fence. The Knoll is on the right, cattery on the left.

A HUGE THANKYOU to all of the Branch officers and staff for all their hard work to make the kennel dream become a reality and a MASSIVE THANKYOU to everyone out there that has donated to us, it is your donations which make it possible for us to plan the future of the Brent Knoll Animal Centre.

RSPCA BRENT KNOLL ANIMAL CENTRE

(March 2007)

Having been open for nearly a year now we are pleased to say all is going well at the new centre. In 2006 we rehomed nearly 300 cats/kittens. We also rehomed many dogs and various small animals.

We are however still endlessly fund raising for us to get the kennels built. We really appreciate the support from all those who have donated money, food and bedding and of course to those who have adopted an animal from us. Long may it continue!!

New Brent Knoll Cattery Finished

(January, 2006)

After years of negotiations, meetings and sleepless nights the first part of the New Brent Knoll Animal Rescue Centre is nearing completion.

The new Cattery will be ready for occupation shortly.

Needless to say we have a long way to go and we are continually looking for new funding to complete this huge project as quickly as possible.

Any donations no matter how small will help us to complete our dream and give North Somerset the Animal Rescue Centre it deserves.

Some facts about your local RSPCA.

All of our animals receive Veterinary treatment when necessary while they are with us.

We need funds to provide a good service for animals , so fund raising is always a priority at the branch.

All money raised in our area is used for the benefit of the animals in our area.

We run four Charity Shops in our branch area which helps to provide a steady income towards the cost of looking after the many animals who need our care in the North Somerset area.

We currently have many dedicated volunteers, who work in the shops, our centre, and at our fund raising events.

We receive no government aid. As an independent branch we are responsible for raising all the money we need to look after animals in the North Somerset area.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE ARK FOR PRINTABLE DONATION FORM

How can you help?

By sending a donation for to the ARK APPEAL: Print off the printable donation form by clicking on the ARK and return it with a donation to The RSPCA Centre at 172 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3LU.

By making a Standing Order donation: Our Bank details are as follows Lloyds TSB, Weston-super-Mare. Account No. 2555493 Sort Code 30-99-51.

By supporting our fund raising days shown on Events Page.

By "SPONSORING A KENNEL".

By making provisions for the North Somerset Branch RSPCA in you will.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE ARK FOR PRINTABLE DONATION FORM