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Art has the power to inspire, connect, and create meaningful change and our recent journey with Remembering Wildlife is a powerful reflection of that belief. Last month marked an important milestone for us at Jacha. We were honoured to be selected to take part in the Remembering Wildlife Giraffes campaign an internationally recognised initiative that brings together artists from around the world to raise awareness and funds for endangered species. This special Kickstarter ca

Last month brought a very special moment for wildlife photographer Jacha Potgieter , whose photography was selected to feature in Kenya Airways’ Msafiri Magazine as part of a write-up on the Pangolin Project and the internationally recognised Remembering Wildlife book series . The feature highlighted the ongoing efforts to raise awareness for pangolin conservation and the important role that photography plays in supporting wildlife protection. The Remembering Wildlife seri

Wildlife and landscape photography by Jacha Potgieter showing the connection between nature, visual storytelling and conservation

In a world where wildlife is under threat and natural habitats are disappearing, art has a critical role to play. It is no longer just about creating beauty it is about inspiring awareness, connection, and action. At Jacha.co.uk , every painting, photograph, and sculpture tells a story a story about the natural world, its fragility, and our responsibility to protect it. This article explores how contemporary wildlife art, environmental sculpture, and nature-inspired photograp

Our friend and fellow conservation artist Casey Nadine Hanwell has created a sculpture of an orangutan called Leuser. Longarm now resides in Betws-y-Coed!

A new look for the Alpine Coffee Shop - Our brand new Saffron interior!

Jacha uses his art to raise money for seabirds on Marion Island.

Our 2024 annual charity donation has been totalled.

Exploring the environmental impacts of Christmas trees, both real and fake.

A new move for Platform Galeri over the Christmas period.

Tamar from Sangha Pangolin Project visits Betws-y-Coed.

New jewellery arrivals in Platform Galeri!

A new range of spirits available to buy at Betws railway platform.

Recycling our plastic bottle tops with the help of Parry and Evans recycling specialists!

With the help of our supportive customers, we have raised a phenomenal amount this year for apes!

Jacha joins the Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy to be part of their conservation art trail.

Jacha travels to the Serengeti to put his artistic touch on Africa Eco Expeditions camps.

Using art to help raise money for conservation causes.

We have opened our new bed and breakfast rooms!

A conservation film to highlight the plight of the polar bear.