Raystede

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Raystede
Formation1952;73 years ago (1952)
Type Charity
Registration no.237696
Legal statusCharity
PurposeAnimal rescue, Animal sanctuary
HeadquartersThe Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5AJ
Location
Website www.raystede.org
Formerly called
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Raystede is an animal rescue and sanctuary based in Lewes, East Sussex. They provide rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and sanctuary to both pets and farm animals.

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History

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Aviaries at Raystede

Founded by Miss M Raymonde-Hawkins, Raystede began life as a rescue and sanctuary in 1952 in her cottage and back garden. The rescue now covers 43 acres and cares for over 2,000 animals a year and includes a shop and café.

The centre was forced to temporarily close to the general public in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1]

Raystede on TV

In 2019, Channel 4 filmed "Animal Rescue Live" on site at the sanctuary for a week-long series. [2] [3] The show was hosted by Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, Kate Quilton and Steve Jones.

References

  1. ↑ Harris, Katie (26 March 2020). "Rescue centre with 400 animals to care for launches desperate appeal amid 'difficult time'". Daily Express . London. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  2. ↑ Martin, Laura (15 August 2019). "Animal Rescue Live 2019: when it's on Channel 4 tonight, and who hosts with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick". iNews . London. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  3. ↑ Rainbird, Ashleigh (8 August 2019). "Never mind First Dates – now there's a Channel 4 dating show for a guineafowl". Daily Mirror . London. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
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