Bradgate makes Charnwood Wilder

Rotary among first donors

Screen grab of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust's post thanking Bradgate Rotary for its early donation

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to extend Charley Wood at a cost of £350,000.

Bradgate Rotary was one of the first donors, giving £150 with the message: "We are thrilled to be able to support this appeal to help expand land for nature close to us here in Charnwood."

Now the Trust has thanked us for leading the way with this post...

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