Pauline Kidner, founder of Secret World in Somerset, has been rescuing and rehabilitating badgers for many years, and is a leading authority on the subject. We are lucky enough to have Pauline coming to Calderdale to provide us with 2 days training.

This training will be vital for anyone who wants to get more involved in the practical side of the badger group, and fascinating for anyone with an interest in our iconic striped friends!

If you don't know Secret World and the rescue and rehabilitation work they do, find out more at secretworld.org

The itinerary:

Saturday 22nd September

10 a.m. Health and Safety

10.20 a.m. Why Bother

11 a.m. Coffee Break

11.20 a.m. Rescue Equipment

12.30 p.m. Rescue Practical

1 p.m. Lunch Break

2p.m. Badger Crime

3 p.m. Tea Break

3.20 p.m. Badgers and Bovine TB

4 p.m. Questions

4.30 Close

Sunday 23rd. September

10 a.m. Treatment and Accommodation for adults

11 a.m. Coffee Break

11.20 a.m. Orphan Rearing

1 p.m. Lunch Break

2p.m. Returning cubs to natal setts

3 p.m. Tea Break

3.20 p.m. Release of adults and orphans

4.15 p.m. Questions

4.45 p.m. Close

**************************BONUS TALK*********************************

Please note that there will also be a talk by Pauline on Saturday evening which will be free for all those who have bought tickets for Saturday and/or Sunday - see the details below!

Saturday Evening Talk (free to ticket holders)

‘Wildlife that comes through our doors’

An evening with Pauline Kidner explaining the highs and lows of caring for wildlife at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Somerset. Beautiful photos and video clips showing that humour is a must when working with wildlife!

Start 7.30 p.m

Break at 8.30 for 20 minutes

Second half 45 minutes and questions, finish 9.45pm

(Calderdale Badger Protection Group members (CBPG) receive discounted tickets, find out more at calderdalebadgergroup.org.uk or find us on facebook: Calderdalebadgers)

Any profits from the event will go directly to Calderdale badger Protection Group.