Dear John,

It is that time of year again when we restart our campaign to end the use of animals in festive events. 

So far this year we have written a joint letter signed by 21 charities which is now being sent to hundreds of events across the country.

There are so many ways in which you can get involved and help animals:

• The Interactive map is now live - find and stop a reindeer event near you!
• Sign the petition - created by activists in Lancaster to stop Lancaster BID's reindeer day. 
• Read our guest blog written by Rebecca, who is standing up for reindeer in her local area of Lancaster.
• Report a Festive Event - if there is an event near you let us know today.

As you know, we recently released a new report on the effects of the wild animal ban in circuses 5 years on - Lives Left Behind.

It is illegal to use reindeer in circuses, but these festive events go on regardless of any changes in law. Animals are still transported, exhibited, and made to interact with humans as if they were in a circus - with you we will continue to fight for these animals and show this huge contradiction in the law!

Every year this campaign has a huge impact on the lives of animals, and every year we see so many events go animal-free. This is ALL thanks to you and your commitment to this campaign. So thank you! We really couldn't do this without you.

For the animals,


Isobel McNally
Campaigns Officer
Freedom for Animals