The Donkey Sanctuary has come up with a pressing idea to support its fundraising by teaming up with a local cider maker to produce a special edition Donkey Sanctuary cider.

Using freshly pressed West Country apples, the medium-sweet cider is made by Axminster based Lyme Bay Winery and is the perfect accompaniment to the late summer sunshine or for a unique gift.

The sparkling golden cider features its own distinctive label showing a pair of donkeys under an apple tree. Promising an intensely refreshing and zesty apple taste, the cider has been launched to coincide with The Donkey Sanctuary's 50th anniversary.

James Searle, Head of Commercial Activities at The Donkey Sanctuary says: "We are delighted to have teamed up with Lyme Bay Winery, an award-winning local producer. We share many of the same values and have a fantastic product that tastes great and helps donkeys with every purchase."

Bob Harding from Lyme Bay Winery says: "We're all extremely pleased to be able to partner with The Donkey Sanctuary by creating a sparkling cider for them. We're very proud of everything we offer our customers at Lyme Bay and being able to collaborate with The Donkey Sanctuary has provided a real highlight for the team this year."

Lyme Bay Winery have been producing cider for twenty years and are passionate about keeping the skill of Westcountry cider making alive using the pressed juice of locally grown traditional cider apples.

The cider is available at The Donkey Sanctuary's international headquarters in Sidmouth and can be purchased to take away from the Gift Shop or enjoyed in the award winning on-site restaurant The Kitchen. Proceeds from sales will help to support the work of the international animal welfare charity here in the UK and across the world.

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