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Wildlife attraction The Wolseley Centre gets VIP opening

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s new-look Wolseley Centre headquarters have received a VIP opening.

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The new Wolseley Centre

The centre and its brand new Kingfisher Café, near Rugeley, were officially opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire and other invited guests.

Trust chairman Richard Higgs (left) and Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire Ian Dudson officially opening the centre

The Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, Ian Dudson, who is also the Patron of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, was joined by the High Sherriff of Staffordshire, Ashley Brough, the Mayor of Stafford Borough Council, Gareth Jones, and the Vice Chairman of Staffordshire County Council, Paul Snape on June 12.

Groups, individuals and businesses who had provided funding to make the dream of the revamped centre become a reality also attended.

The new cafe area at The Wolseley Centre

The Wolseley Centre, the trust’s home since 2003, has undergone a major redevelopment since the end of last year.

The dignitaries and guests were given a tour of the new centre and café and spoke to staff and trustees at the trust about the work of the charity. They also learned more about the charity’s 50th anniversary plans which have been taking place in 2019.

The grounds at The Wolseley Centre

Julian Woolford, chief executive of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, said: “We were delighted the Lord Lieutenant and guests were able to join us and make the opening of our revamped centre such a success.

“The Wolseley Centre is a great place for people to come and relax and enjoy nature. Children especially love it. Hopefully the new cafe and shop will make it an even more attractive place to visit.”