Blackburn businessman raises £750 for bear rescue appeal
1 February
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Charitable: Local businessman Ian Whatley (right) meets Brian Curran of Five Sisters Zoo after donating £750 to their bear campaign
Well done to local businessman, Ian Whatley, who has raised £750 for a West Calder Zoo bear rescue appeal!
Last year, we reported that Five Sisters Zoo had been backed by celebrities – such as Chantelle Houghton and Kate Ford – in its bid to raise £100,000 to rescue three former circus bears from Belgium.
Mr Whatley, who runs Blackburn-based Hardhill Travel, had been collecting donations since October 2011 through his three businesses.
For every gas cylinder bought, £1 was given to the bear cause; for every car serviced, £5 was donated; and for weekend passengers on his executive minibuses, £1 was given.
"Brian Curran, co-owner of Five Sisters Zoo, said: "We were thrilled that Ian had offered to support the bear appeal and amazed when we received three cheques, totalling £750.00 - what a lovely Christmas present that was for the fund!"
If you'd like to help save the bears, you can do so here.
You can also send cheques made payable to Circus Bear Rescue Fund to: Five Sisters Zoo, Gavieside, West Calder, West Lothian EH55 8PT.
Alternatively, you can transfer donations directly to the Royal Bank of Scotland, sort code 832803 account no 00266061.
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