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grainne — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:31:51 +0000

Purchase your Amazon books, DVDs, whatever takes your fancy, through here and give to the Orangutans at the same time!

In Dreams, I Run Wildly

grainne — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:21:01 +0000

Dedicated to the Orangutans, with contributions from you – admirers of this wonderful ape, this little book of Haiku poetry encompasses how amazing is the Orangutan.

This irresistible little book celebrates rescued orangutans as they are nurtured back to health, and prepared for release back into protected rainforest areas. Charming images sit alongside stirring haiku, both classic and contemporary in origin.

Own your own copy today.

An Easter Egg for the Orangutans

grainne — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:46:30 +0000

We at BOS are so appreciative of every donation that comes in – no matter how big or small. Every single one is an important contribution to saving the orangutan from extinction and protecting its rainforest habitat. You, our supporters, always give so generously, so now it gives us enormous pleasure to be able to offer you something tangible for your donation – the opportunity to possess something of incredible beauty, as a permanent reminder of your contribution to our work.

Say the name ‘Fabergé’, and your mind conjures up wondrous images of the utterly exquisite jewel-encrusted eggs which the Russian Imperial Jeweller, Carl Fabergé, created for the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, and his wife, the Empress Alexandra. These Imperial Eggs, one of which was presented to the Tsar and Tsarina each Easter, have become highly prized objets d’art – and are still sought by collectors the world over.

The tradition of designing and creating jewelled eggs – which are now known as The St Petersburg Collection – has been continued in London by the late Theo Fabergé, last grandson of Carl Fabergé, and his daughter, Sarah Fabergé.

Theo Fabergé passed away in 2007, but he had already created a special Jungle Egg, which was destined to become a tribute to, and a celebration of, the survival of the world’s diminishing population of primates. It was the BBC’s Orangutan Diary series which provided the inspiration for the dedication of this Egg by The St Petersburg Collection Creations by Theo Fabergé to the work of Borneo Orangutan Survival, and to express appreciation to the supporters who play an invaluable role in protecting our natural surroundings and fellow creatures.

The Jungle Egg is one of the first in the St Petersburg Collection to be designed specifically for primates. A limited number of these magnificent works of art is now to be made available to the world, and – due to the generosity of The St Petersburg Collection -

the profit of all sales will be donated to BOS.

This is an opportunity of which we could only have dreamed – and we’re giving you the chance to become part of this unique and special relationship with The St Petersburg Collection as well. Theo Fabergé’s Jungle Eggs are available for purchase – at a cost of £3,950 (including VAT) each. It costs approximately £3,000 for us to release a rehabilitated orangutan into its natural habitat and to ensure its long-term protection in the wild, so the portion of your donation which will be received by BOS will go a long way towards ensuring the future of the species. We hope to be able to start releasing the first of our rehabilitated orangutans before the middle of this year, so in the very near future, you’ll have the pleasure of being able to relate your gift directly to the return of an orangutan to the wild.

An Easter egg with a difference

Lone admires the creation

The Crown

Photos by Matt Rooke

In the design of this Egg, and through the medium of precious materials, Theo Fabergé has captivated mankind’s love and concern for our fellow creatures and their habitats. The Jungle Egg itself is freeblown in lead crystal, with hand-applied enamel and gold in multiple layers, and high-fired to achieve the brilliance of the vegetation of the tropical jungle.

Surmounting this creation is a Russian imperial crown, set with a cabochon ruby, in tribute to the origins of Theo Fabergé’s family at the Imperial Court.

Four orangutans – a mother, a baby, an adolescent and a father – are modelled from sterling silver and embellished in 24-carat gold, with eyes of sparkling faceted sapphires. They take their positions to raise the Egg clear from the ground, in a symbol of their role in helping to save their rainforest habitat. A full British hallmark, the edition number and Theo Fabergé’s personal signature decorate this exquisite ornament. Each Egg is accompanied with a solid wooden carriage case and certificate of authenticity.

If you’d like the opportunity to participate in a once in a lifetime investment – or perhaps to form a syndicate with a group of friends or colleagues to purchase a Jungle Egg – please contact

Brendan or Virginia at:

St Petersburg Collection 42 Burlington Arcade
London W1J 0QG
TELEPHONE 020 7495 2883

Email: creations@stpetersburgcollection.com www.stpetersburgcollection.com

The St Petersburg Collection Creations by Theo Faberge will send you a small but beautiful surprise if you place your order for a Jungle Egg before Easter.

Borneo Jungle Explorer

grainne — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:18 +0000

Can you see yourself amongst the intrepid explorers?

Climbing mountains as high as Ben Nevis in the heat and humidity of the rainforest, along narrow paths slippery from the latest downpour, wading across streams, inching across bamboo pole bridges – this trek is not for the faint-hearted. If you have a keen sense of adventure and determination, if you embrace new experiences, if you like to challenge yourself and if you want to do something amazing to help the orangutans of Borneo – then our 2011 trek is for you.

Register your interest in taking part in our 2011 Borneo Jungle Explorer trek. If you’ve got any doubts, just read our Trek diary and play the video to see what an amazing, rewarding experience you could be signing up to here: www.wspa.org.uk/borneotrek

Take part in the WSPA Jungle Explorer Trek – Borneo: 3rd – 13th November 2011

Hike jungle trails, surrounded by dense tropical rainforest. Take in the sights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of the jungle. See orangutans in their natural habitat as well as seeing the vital work done by BOS at the Nyaru Menteng sanctuary. All in all an amazing adventure, not to be missed.

Take part in this amazing trek of a lifetime in the Borneo jungle. Experience the ancient, remote rainforest and active Dayek culture. This is a tough challenge but offers wonderful opportunities to experience the atmosphere of this unique habitat and witness the vital work of the sanctuary.

WSPA funds the Nyaru Menteng sanctuary in Borneo and has organised this spectacular challenge event for BOS and WSPA supporters. Places are limited so please get in touch as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

Call WSPA on 0800 316 9772 to talk to the WSPA Community and Fundraising Events Team or email fundraising@wspa.org.uk with your name, address and telephone number.

Update: Happy Birthday ibuyeco

BOSUKmark — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:56:23 +0000

One year on. £370,000 donated to eco-charity – http://www.ibuyeco.co.uk/birthday/

Those of you who have signed up with ibuyeco, thank you. You have contributed so much to our fundraising efforts on behalf of BOS and the Orangutans.

If you haven’t already signed up, why not give them a chance? They are celebrating their first birthday this month and want to give a little back by treating their new customers to a competition to win a host of eco-friendly goodies and gadgets.

Look them up! - http://www.ibuyeco.co.uk/birthday/

ibuyeco has given over £93,000 in support of BOS’s efforts – you can help BOS reach £100,000!

Since joining forces with insurance experts ibuyeco last year we’ve been amazed at the amount they have donated. The donations, which are linked to the number of car and home insurance policies sold, now total over £93,000 – and we’re hoping for more great things this year!

Grainne McEntee at Borneo Orangutan Survival said “We want to thank ibuyeco and anyone reading who has taken out a car or home insurance policy with them and made the Orangutans their charity of choice to receive their donation.

“The £100,000 donated by ibuyeco means that we have been able to carry on our vital work. ibuyeco’s continued support will help fund the upcoming release programme later this year for some of our rehabilitated Orangutans, that have been living on the islands awaiting full release.”

Lucy Bailey, head of ibuyeco said “We are really pleased that we have been able to support Borneo Orangutan Survival in such an amazing way, with their essential work protecting the Orangutan – one of man’s closest living relatives. ibuyeco is committed to doing what it can in helping the environment and the level of donations show that our customers are committed to protecting the future of the Orangutan too.”

For every car insurance policy sold, ibuyeco makes a £5 donation to an eco-charity and for home insurance they donate £5 for a combined buildings and contents insurance policy, or £2.50 for either a buildings only or contents only policy. The donation is made by ibuyeco, not by the customer.

There is no limit on how much money ibuyeco will donate, so if you haven’t already you can get a quote from them next time your car or home insurance is due, and choose Borneo Orangutan Survival to receive your donation if you take out insurance through them!

There are other benefits too – independent research shows that you could save up to £204* on your car insurance with ibuyeco.

* Based on independent Consumer Intelligence research during December 2009 which showed that 10% of consumers could achieve this saving with ibuyeco.

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The first donation – straight to Lone at our ten year anniversary event in London (we hope of many…)

We have some great news that we really want to share with you all. Ibuyeco the car insurance provider have agreed to support BOS’s work.

They are showing their support by making a donation to BOS for every person who signs up for their car insurance and picks BOS as their charity. This lovely idea for making your driving greener has taken off and what was a trial has already raised £51,390.

: Lone and Gareth at the Royal Geographical Society

The success of the scheme has, I think, caught us a little bit by surprise but we are thrilled. ibuyeco originally set themselves a target of £60,000 by Christmas but now it looks like the stocking will be full to bursting.

The continuing destruction of forests in Borneo, made no better by the forest fires earlier this year, means more mouths to feed for Lone and her team at Nyaru Menteng. We were so thrilled when 46 orangutans found new homes back in August. But the pressure is stacking up, new sites ever more difficult to find and secure.

This support from ibuyeco means we can crack on with new plans, the guys in Borneo are already working on new release sites. With this kind of support we have every right to be optimistic.

So thank you, Lucy, Gareth, Alanya and everyone else at ibuyeco you are truly helping save the orangutan.

Some news from Nyaru Menteng

grainne — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:39:34 +0000

A little news from the Jungle – Click here to read the latest story.

Meet the Bears

grainne — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:17:42 +0000

Click here to find out more about the Sunbear.

Like the Orangutan, he too faces extinction due to the destruction of his rainforest home.