Right, it's that time of year again. Our ape adoption's just expired & I've had the letter from MonkeyWorld asking if we'd like to renew it.
For those who are new to the forum since last year, we sponsor a chimpanzee called Micky at the MonkeyWorld ape rescue centre in Dorset, (the one featured in the TV shows). It started off as a bit of a joke, but over the years we've raised over a thousand quid towards the upkeep & rehabilitation of the various breeds at the park, which is something to be proud of I think. We've also got a paving slab in one of the "walks of thanks" around the park, engraved with the MMMotors logo.
To qualify for the group adoption, we have to raise a minimum of £120, plus £1.50 postage, so £121.50
So, once again I've got to ask -are we up for this for another year? As I try to make clear, there's absolutely no pressure on anyone to take part, it's a purely voluntary thing for those that want to. We usually run a list here for a couple of weeks, so if you'd like to donate, just cut & paste the list & add your name to the bottom.
We always set the donation at £10, but obviously money's tight at the moment, & I'm certainly not gonna judge you if you want to give less. I can't offer you much in return- we get a 3 monthly news letter with info on all the park's residents, a photo of "our boy" Micky & a certificate, but most importantly, a ticket for free entry for up to 30 people to MonkeyWorld. It's a one shot thing -we only get to use it once, so we arrange a trip down to Dorset on the last Sunday in April. That's the
27th of April 2014. Put it in your diaries & come along. Bring the kids & have a free day out. If we gather more than 30 people, obviously free entry will go to those who've donated first, but we usually only manage a dozen or so cos it's difficult to pick a date when everyone's free, (we figure the end of April's best, before we all start booking up for shows & rallies). You don't have to have a custom vehicle to come along. Just stuff the family in your daily driver & meet us there. Once we're through the gates, everyone's free to wander off & do their own thing, then leave whenever they're ready. Very informal, just a thank you for contributing & a chance to meet some fellow forumers.
http://www.monkeyworld.org/Donations by PayPal, cheque or cash to me please, (I'll PM you the details), & I'll pay the final amount to the nice people at MonkeyWorld.
O.K, let's start a list. Remember, please don't feel you have to, but if you'd like to, just add your name.
Manky £10 paid
Jay Jay £10 paid
Chevy Rick £10 paid
