Events diary
March 2010
Tehidy Country Park Walk
13/03/2010
Tehidy Country Park
Come and join us in the south car park for our walk through the woods at 1pm, leaving at 1.30pm.
The walk will take approx 1 hour, and all dogs on the lead please.
There is a visitor centre and cafe serving refreshments. Come early and have lunch.
After the walk we have been invited back to Sue and John Kelly's home for tea and cakes.
Take the Pool turning off the A30, between Redruth and Camborne and follow the brown signs.
For further information contact:
Anthea Dove
Tel: 01752 841537
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Plymouth Street Collection
13/03/2010
Plymouth City Centre
We will be holding our first street collection in the city centre of Plymouth between 10am and 2pm.
Volunteers with well behaved dogs required.
Please contact me for more information.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Collection and Awareness Day
13/03/2010
Pets at Home,Kempston, Bedford
Come along to our meet and greet in Bedford!
We shall be outside the Pets At Home store at the interchange retail park, Kempston 10am-3pm
Directions can be found here
If you can help on the day please contact Claire
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791 849 326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Forest Of Dean Spring Walk
13/03/2010
Join us in the beautiful Forest of Dean for this Spring walk. We will be based at The Christian Adventure Centre in Viney Hill. We will be having refreshments, a raffle and selling merchandise. Also there will be a photographer on hand to take photos of your dogs. These can be viewed on the day and ordered if you would like to buy one. The event will run from 1.30 - 5. All donations and sales etc to go to the work of GRWE. There will be 2 walks led by qualified walking leaders of varing distances through the forest.
Please come and join us and bring your dogs. Look forward to seeing you.
For further information contact:
Julie Williams
Tel: 07730 601068
Email: jcwilliams@madasafish.com
Collection & Awareness Day
13/03/2010
Pets@Home,Shirley,Southampton
We shall be at the store from 9am - 5pm so if you are in the area, please pop by and say hello and meet some very gorgeous hounds!
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Bingo Evening
13/03/2010
Wells, Somerset
GRWE are holding an EYES DOWN Bingo Evening at The Venue Club, 42 South Street, Wells, BA5 1SL on Saturday 13th March 2010.
Come along to a fun evening and raise money for the hounds! There will be a sausage and chip supper for just £2.00 and a tombola. If you havent been before then this is a great time to come along as its such a fun and relaxed evening. Great for all family members!
So, eyes down 7pm for 7.30pm in the upstairs room.
If you would like food then please phone and let me have numbers. Look forward to seeing you there!
For further information contact:
Jackie Hilton
Tel: 01963 359 442
Email: kilmactrail@yahoo.co.uk
Collection and meet & greet!
14/03/2010
Hitchin Wyvale Grdn Centre
It's Mother's Day today (don't forget!)
Why not bring your mum out for a treat and visit Wyvale Garden centre, Hitchin today!
There's a lovely cafe and of course we shall be there with some of our gorgeous homeless hounds. What better present than possibly meeting your future best friend for life?!
For garden centre opening times and directions, please click here
Any info or offers to volunteer for an hour or two please contact Claire as shown below....
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791 849 326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Awareness & Collections Days
19/03/2010 - 20/03/2010
Morrisons Hereford
We will be meeting and greeting customers at this busy supermarket store so why not come along and see how what good pets greyhounds can make. Our lovely gentle hounds will be waiting to see you. Come and give one a cuddle!
Volunteers with well behaved hounds are need throughout the day so if you would like to help we would love to hear from you.
For further information contact:
Fran Brown
Email: fran@djpowell1.wanadoo.co.uk
Collection and Awareness Day
20/03/2010
Pets at Home, Portishead
Collection and Awareness Day
We are holding a collection at Pets at Home, Wyndham retail park in Portishead BS20 7BX
The collections runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed for an hour or so
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah and Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Collection and Awareness Day
20/03/2010 - 21/03/2010
Garstang, Lancashire
Barton Grange Garden Centre, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RB
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Join us at this lovely Garden Centre. Overlooking the River Brock is the delightful Riverside café, famous for its pastries as well as Willows Restaurant which serves full meals and delicious afternoon teas.
Our gazebo will be at the front in pride of place with helpful volunteers ready to answer any queries you may have about owning a hound. After a chat, why not pick up some goodies in the centre’s Farm Shop or take a stroll around the marina?
Please come along and see the greyhounds who are waiting to welcome you.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, Barton Grange sells plants too, lots of them! For additional information see www.bartongrange.co.uk and follow the links to garden centre, Preston.
For further information contact:
Claire Mason
Tel: 07970 936 690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Collection Stevenage Pet@Home
20/03/2010
Pets at Home, Stevenage, Herts
We shall be outside Pet @ Home in Stevenage today with some of our homeless hounds. Come along and see what fabulous pets they make!
10am -3pm
See here for directions
http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LocateStores
If you can spare an hour or 2 to volunteer please contact Claire as below
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Sevenoaks Street Collection
20/03/2010
Sevenoaks, Kent
Come and meet some of the beautiful hounds currently in our care and looking for their new homes.
Volunteers always welcome.
For further information contact:
Janet Lindsay
Tel: 07771 911831
Email: janetlindsay456@hotmail.com
Worcester Woods Dog Walk
21/03/2010
Worcester Woods Country Park
Come and join us for a lovely spring walk around this country park. We,ll be meeting at the Orchard Cafe, 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start. The walks are easy and take about 40 minutes. All dogs are welcome on the lead.
Afterwards join us outside the cafe for a little 'social' and a raffle. This is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance.
Very easy to find :
From Junc 7 of M5 follow A44 to Worcester (pick up brown & white signs along this road) turn right into Swinesherd Way, then 1st left onto Wildwood Drive.
From Junc 6 of M5 follow A4538 to Evesham (pick up brown & white signs along this road) turn right at 1st roundabout & then left at next roundabout (Nunnery Way A4440) & then right at next roundabout onto Wildwood Drive.
For further information contact:
Helen Mills
Email: helen.m@cmail.co.uk
Greyhound Walk - Merseyside
21/03/2010
Calderstones Park
This is our first greyhound walk here at Calderstones Park. Named after the ancient megaliths situated in the park, which are said to be older than Stonehenge, it's a beautiful setting, whatever the weather. The other ancient landmark in Calderstones Park is the extraordinary Allerton Oak, also known as the Law Oak. It is claimed that 1000 years ago the Hundred Court sat under its spreading branches - the trunk is now hollow and its branches supported by stakes. We think a hundred greyhounds under there would be rather fab too!
So come and join us for a leisurely stroll around the park (an hour or so at 'chatting pace'), meeting outside the Manor House at 10.00am, with the walk starting at 10.30am. The cafe is a perfect spot for a cuppa when we get back and there'll be treats and a raffle too (and a chance to have a look round the gallery with local arts and crafts if you feel like a browse!)
There are car parks off Yew Tree Road and Calderstone Road. If this car park is full you are able to park on the road but please be mindful of local residents.
So whether you are a greyhound owner or not, come and join us for some fresh air and a natter. If you're a prospective hound owner, it's a perfect opportunity to come and talk to our current homes to find out what makes these super dogs quite so special :-)
We'd be very grateful for a 'Pound per hound' donation please and don't forget your poo bags too!!
Look forward to seeing you there...
For further information contact:
Klara Baker
Tel: 07989 994 076
Email: klarabara@hotmail.co.uk
Collection & Awareness Day
26/03/2010
Tesco Honiton
We will be holding a collection at the Tesco store in Honiton from 10am until 6pm.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed throughout the day.
If you can help for an hour or so please get in touch with me.
Many thanks
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Hitchin Street Collection
27/03/2010
Market Square, Hitchin, Herts
Collection and Awareness Day
We are back in the market square in Hitchin today so please come along and see us. We will have a few homeless hounds here to meet who would love a fuss (and maybe a home offer too!)
10am-4pm
If you can help out for an hour or 2 please contact Claire
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791 849 326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Oxford Street Collection
27/03/2010
Oxford
Several of us, accompanied as always by our beautiful hounds, will be collecting in the High Street from 9.30am - 5.00pm.
So if you happen to be carrying out some retail therapy that day! do please come along and meet us.
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Collection and Awareness Day
27/03/2010
Pets at Home, Weymouth
We are holding a collection at Pets at Home, Jubilee Retail Park, Weymouth, DT4 7BG
The collections runs from 10am until 3.30 pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed for an hour or so.
Please contact me if you are able to help.
For further information contact:
Liz Baker.
For further information contact:
Liz Baker
Tel: 01305 267538
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Collection & Awareness Day
27/03/2010
Tesco - Honiton
We will be holding a collection at the Tesco store in Honiton from 10am until 6pm.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed throughout the day.
If you can help for an hour or so please get in touch with me.
Many thanks
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Greyhound Gathering and Walk
28/03/2010
Beacon Fell, Lancashire
Greyhound Gathering and Walk
Sunday 28th March 2009
Beacon Fell Country Park
Meet at 10.30 am for the walk to commence at 11.00 am
Beacon Fell is 10 miles north of Preston and is sign posted from Broughton (A6 3.5 miles north of Preston), from Brock Bridge (A6 14 miles south of Lancaster) and from Longridge and Chipping. The Country Park offers a Visitor Centre, café, picnic area, toilet facilities and free parking.
If you and your hound would like to meet other humans and hounds to talk greyhounds and swop tips, experiences and stories in beautiful surroundings then come and join in our gathering. If you are considering having a greyhound as a pet and would like to know more about the breed, please come along and meet some of our glorious hounds. Kennel dogs still looking for their forever homes will also be in attendance to melt your heart.
The walks are circular and range from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on how energetic you and your hound are feeling!
All dogs to be kept on leads and all poop to be scooped.
We are asking for £1 per hound donation. There will be water and treats supplied for all the dogs at the end of the walk and also a raffle will be held among the humans.
For further information contact:
Claire Mason
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
April 2010
Awareness and Collection Day
02/04/2010
Bodmin Plant and Herb Nursery
Awareness and Collection Day at Bodmin Plant and Herb Nursery, 10.30am-4pm
Come and help us promote GRWE by serving refreshments in the cafe and meeting visitors at this friendly nursery. There will be cakes for sale, merchandise and tombola.
Volunteers are needed please. Dogs are welcome.
Find us mid-way between Bodmin and Lanivet on the A389
For further information contact:
Anthea Dove
Tel: 01752 841537
Sidmouth Street Collection
03/04/2010
Sidmouth Town Centre
We will be holding a street collection in the centre of this delightful seaside town between 10am & 2pm.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed for an hour or so throughout the day.
If you are able to help please contact me. Thank you.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Poole Street Collection
03/04/2010
Poole
Several of us and our hounds shall collecting in Falkland Square from 9.30am - 4.30pm.
If you would like to come along and help please contact me.
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Collection & Awareness
04/04/2010 - 05/04/2010
Paddock Wood, Kent
Come along and meet some of the beautiful hounds currently in our care and looking for their new homes.
An opportunity for you to find out more about what great pets greyhounds are.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs always welcome.
For further information contact:
Janet Lindsay
Tel: 07771 911831
Email: janetlindsay456@hotmail.com
Easter Sun/Mon Collections
04/04/2010 - 05/04/2010
Baldock Services A1 J10, Herts
After a wonderful collection here last September, we are revisting Baldock Services this Easter for what we hope will be a very busy (and successful!) day!
We will need lots of help to cover shifts here so please offer whatever time you can spare and let Claire know below. We will aim to cover 10-6pm both days.
If you can't help but are passing by on the A1, please stop by and say hello! We will have many hounds to meet and some of our homeless dogs will be showing themselves off too!
Let's make this collection even better this time round!
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Easter Fun Day and Parade
05/04/2010
Avenham Park, Preston, Lancs
Easter Monday 5th April 2010
10 am to 4pm Avenham Park, Preston PR1 8JT..
Preston's annual Easter event is steeped in history and dates back to Victorian times. The modern day event attracts over 20,000 people of all generations who enjoy the fun of rolling thier eggs down the hill.
This years Easter bonnet parade will have an extra special twist as greyhounds will be taking part sporting their own easter bonnets - a competion judged by the Mayor of Preston no less!
The event hosts a range of exciting activies including live entertainment, a fairground, stalls and games.
GRWE will be hosting a children’s lucky dip, face painting, tombola and games together with a full range of GRWE merchandise. Home made goodies will also be available for both hounds and humans -plus much much more – come along on the day and see for yourself.
Bring your own hound along for a family and doggy day out and don't forget the Easter bonnet!!
This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and advertise the joy that owning a greyhound brings. If anyone is thinking of having a greyhound as a pet come along and meet our wonderful dogs and see for yourself what a wonderful addition to your life they would be. Some of our kennel dogs will also be there looking and waiting hopefully for a home of their very own.
For further information contact:
Claire Mason
Tel: 07970936690
Email: Clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Wirralies are One!
05/04/2010
Reaseheath College, Nantwich
Commemorating the first anniversary of GRWE’s biggest rescue mission to date, the Wirral Rescue Anniversary Party is an Easter-themed extravaganza marking the successful removal of 29 greyhounds from neglect and cruelty at premises on the Wirral, and celebrating their new lives as happy, healthy, family pets.
The Party will gather together hundreds of hounds and humans for an Easter Trail, Have-A-Go Agility and a Fun-filled Playgroup! There will also be a Happy Wirralie Parade, a Search and Rescue Display, followed by Have-A-Go-At-Tracking classes to get humans started teaching their hounds to track a scent round their house, refreshments and a raffle, plus the essential GRWE merchandise and awareness stands. So come along, join in the fun, and enjoy the magnificent surroundings of Reaseheath College.
For further information, or to book your hound’s place in the Playgroup or Have-A-Go-At-Tracking classes (essential!), please contact Lindsay.
For further information contact:
Lindsay Ford
Email: lindsayford@hotmail.com
Brighton Street Collection
05/04/2010
Town Centre & Sea Front
We have been given permission to collect in Brighton Town Centre and along the Seafront area, so a lot of ground to be covered!
As it's Easter Monday, let's hope the weather is kind to us!
If you would like to come along and help, please contact me.
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Collection & Awareness Weekend
10/04/2010 - 11/04/2010
Wyevale Garden Centre,Fair Oak
Myself and Val will be collecting at this very popular and busy Garden Centre all weekend.
If you happen to be in the area, please come and say hello.
We shall have different dogs with us on Sunday from Saturday, so perhaps you should come on both days to have a smooch with our hounds!
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Blandford Street Collection
10/04/2010
Blandford
Help is required at a street collection in this lovely North Dorset town.
We hope volunteers and well behaved dogs can assist for an hour or so.
For further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Liz Baker
Tel: 01305 267538
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Collection and Awareness Day
10/04/2010
Pets at Home, Bristol
Collection and Awareness Day
We are holding a collection at Pets at Home, Unit 4 Eastgate Centre, Bristol BS5 6XX
The collection runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed for an hour or so
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah and Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Awareness & Collection Days
10/04/2010 - 11/04/2010
Sainsburys, Blackpole, Worcs
This is a two day collection at this very busy and popular Sainsbury's store, where we are made very welcome by staff and customers alike! Come along and give a greyhound a cuddle!
Could you and your well-behaved hound spare a couple of hours on either day to help show people how wonderful greyhounds can be as pets? All offers of help would be much appreciated.
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Street Collection - Swindon
10/04/2010
The Parade, Swindon, Wilts
Come and join us in Swindon, when we take to the streets to meet and greet the public!
We will be holding a street collection to raise both funds and awareness, and will be at The Parade, Swindon, outside Tescos between 10 and 4pm.
Come and join us - we need lots of helpers with their well behaved dogs, so if you are free to help then please get in touch.
If you are considering adopting a greyhound then come down and see us. You will be able to meet our lovely dogs and see for yourselves what fabulous pets they make.
For further information contact:
Michelle Haley
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Collection and awareness day
11/04/2010
Barton Farmers Market, Beds
We are attending the farmers market in Barton le Clay today. Come along to sample some local delights....including some of our stunning homeless hounds!
It is held at the
The Olde Watermill Shopping Village, Barton Mill Lane, Off Faldo Road, Barton-le-Clay, MK45 4RF
10.30am - 3.30pm
http://www.oldewatermill.co.uk/
If you can volunteer for a couple of hours or would like any more info about todays event please contact...
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
GRWE Book Launch
11/04/2010
Camelot Inn Polesham Somerset
Sunday 11th April 2010
From 3.00pm till 6,00 pm
Book Launch of GRWE's very own book "Retired Greyhounds: a Guide to Caring and Understanding" by Carol Baby with superb photos by Liz Rodgers.
at
The Camelot Inn
Wells Road.
Polesham
Somerset
BA5 1RW
On the A39 Wells to Glastonbury Road.
What are you doing this Easter? No particular plans? How about combining a short trip to the stunning tourist destination of Somerset with a visit to a uniquely dog-friendly book launch?
Carol Baby, in association with GRWE, will be hosting this exciting event at the Camelot Inn, Wells, BA5 1RW on Sunday 11th April between 3pm and 6pm. If you’re in the area – or even if you’re not – this is a date not to be missed! With a book reading by the author, special guests, a range of fantastic merchandise stalls and talks by a range of canine experts, it’s the best possible way to spend a Sunday afternoon – and the chance to meet the author and pick up a signed first edition book too!
There’ll be a free buffet to enjoy and plenty of space inside and out to browse, meet friends old and new, and even chat to Carol and get her expert advice on any specific behavioural problems you’re experiencing with your own dogs, greyhound or not! And best of all – all well-behaved dogs are welcome, as long as they bring their owners!
This is a most exciting landmark event for GRWE and one that we really hope that you will be able to attend and support if you can, so we look forward to seeing you there!
For further information contact:
Carol Baby 01749 673 048
Tel: Liz Rodgers 01934 620 344
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Dog Show
11/04/2010
Wadebridge, Royal Cornwall Sho
Bodmin & District Canine Society Dog Show, Wadebridge, Royal Cornwall Showground.
Judging starts at 9am.
We have a table at this venue to promote GRWE. Come along and help us. There will be merchandise, leaflets, tombola; a great opportunity to promote rescued greyhounds as pets.
Volunteers and dogs needed.
Further details contact Anthea Dove 01752 841537
For further information contact:
Anthea Dove
Tel: 01752 841537
Coffee Morning in Bodmin
17/04/2010
15 Halgavor Rd, Bodmin
Come and join us at the home of Sue Hicks, at 15 Halgavor Rd, Bodmin, PL31 1BW, from 10.30am onwards.
Homemade cakes and biscuits for sale, merchandise and a raffle. please come and support us.
For more details contact: Sue Hicks 01208 74970
For further information contact:
Sue Hicks
Tel: 01208 74970
Pets at Home, Rustington
17/04/2010
Rustington
Come along and join us and meet some of the lovely hounds in our care.
Pets at Home
Rustington Retail Park
New Road
Rustington
Little Hampton
West Sussex
BN16 3RT
We would be delighted to see you between 11.00am - 3.30pm.
Volunteers always welcome. Enquire for details.
For further information contact:
Janet Lindsay
Tel: 07771 911831
Email: janetlindsay456@hotmail.com
Dinmore Woods Walk, Hereford
18/04/2010
Dinmore Hill, Leominster
With spring in the air Queenswood Arboretum is a delightful venue for a walk so why not come along and join us. We'll meet 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start, walks are easy and take about 40 minutes.
All dogs welcome on the lead and this is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance.
After join us at the cafe for a 'get together' and a raffle. It has to be said, the cafe does a really good breakfast if you would like to treat yourself first or for brunch afterwards! (or maybe both?!)
£1.00 per family donation
Easy to find on A49, Dinmore Hill, near Lemonister. Plenty of free parking.
For further information contact:
Lynn Latham
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Hereford Street Collection
24/04/2010
Hereford City Centre
We will be holding a street collection in the middle of this lovely catherdral city.
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed for a couple of hours throughout the day.
If you would like to come and join us please get in touch.
For further information contact:
Fran Brown
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Tewkesbury Street Collection
24/04/2010
Tewkesbury
Street collection in Tewkesbury.
Volunteers and dogs needed.
More details of exact spot in Tewkesbury to follow!
For further information contact:
Rob Parsons
Tel: 07919 598914
Email: rob.parsons@grwe.com
Christchurch Street Collection
24/04/2010
High Street and Saxon Square
We shall be collecting in the High Street and Saxon Square from 9.30am - 4.30pm.
If you would like to come along and help, please contact me.
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
May 2010
Awareness & Collection Days
01/05/2010 - 02/05/2010
St Peters Garden Centre
Why not join us at this lovely garden centre situated on the outskirts of Worcester. It is a Bank Holiday weekend and there is no better way to spend it than sorting out bedding plants for thoses baskets and tubs, wandering around the trees and shrubs, pick up something interesting in the well stocked shop and enjoy a cuppa in the delightful cafe.
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed for a couple of hours throughout the weekend to meet and greet the customers and as we are under cover there is no need to worry about the weather!
If you would like to help we would love to hear from you.
For further information contact:
Ginny & Les McCoy
Email: ginnymccoy682@btinternet.com
Street Collection
01/05/2010
Tunbridge Wells Town Centre
Come along and meet some of the beautiful hounds currently in our care and looking for their new homes.
An opportunity for you to find out more about what great pets greyhounds are.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs always welcome.
For further information contact:
Janet Lindsay
Tel: 07771 911831
Email: janetlindsay456@hotmail.com
Hitchin Street Collection
01/05/2010
Market Square, Hitchin, Herts
Collection and Awareness Day
We are back in the market square in Hitchin today so please come along and see us. We will have a few homeless hounds here to meet who would love a fuss (and maybe a home offer too!)
10am-4pm
If you can help out for an hour or 2 please contact Claire
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Newhall Greyhound Playgroup
02/05/2010
Newhall Equestrian Centre
Newhall Equestrian Yard, near the Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Devon, EX5 3LW. Well-signposted and easy to reach from junction 28 or 29 of the M5
Come and watch as your greyhound lets off steam at a new playgroup to be held in the main indoor arena at this superb horse farm between Broadclyst and Cullompton. For safety, this is restricted to greyhounds and large sighthound crosses in small groups, and other breeds only if belonging to greyhound-families. Muzzles are essential and can be bought at the event or hired for small donation. Newly-adopted dogs and dogs that do not normally get the opportunity to run free are particularly welcome. Bring your cameras and camcorders, because if you have never experienced your greyhound running free you may well be reduced to tears! Have a catch up with old friends, and enjoy the company of like minded people.
Light refreshments available, £3.00 per dog payable on the door. Greyhound merchandise including collars, coats, tassels &, muzzles will be on sale. Convenient parking.
This is a really fun event for both hounds and owners, but there are some potential risks associated with multiple dogs running at high speed, so all attendees must have read, and fully understood our safety rules sheet before entry. All dogs must be booked in prior to the event and a booking form completed and returned to me by Sunday 25th April.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Hampshire Country Fair
02/05/2010 - 03/05/2010
Romsey
We shall once again be having a stall, on both days, at this very popular and well attended Country Fair in the grounds of the Broadlands Estate, Romsey SO51 9ZD.
This show is in it's 15th year and there are simply loads of things to see and do.
If you are attending please come along and say hello to us and our beautiful hounds.
http://www.livingheritagecountryshows.co.uk/show/hampshire-country-fair/20.php
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Wet Nose Day
02/05/2010
Trengwainton Garden, Penzance
Wet Nose Day at Trengwainton Garden, Penzance.
We have been invited to take part on this special day at one of the National Trust's gardens in West Cornwall. We will have our gazebo and display boards and some merchandise for sale.
Volunteers and dogs needed please.
For more details contact Anthea Dove 01752 841537
For further information contact:
Anthea Dove
Tel: 01752 841537
Baldock Services Collection
03/05/2010
A1, J10, Herts
We are hoping this will be another busy day at Baldock Services motorway services. It is the first May bank holiday so we will need all the help we can get to chat to all those potential hound owners!
10am -4pm
If you can spare an hour or 2 of your time please contact Claire and let her know when you are available.
If you would like to come along and find out about our lovely hounds there will be plenty to meet today! Come along and find out why we're all hooked!
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
North Somerset Show
03/05/2010
Wraxall
GRWE will be having a stand at this show. Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed to help morning and afternoon.
Please see the show website for further details
http://www.nsas.org.uk/index.ihtml
The countdown is on to the 151st North Somerset Show and as the pieces begin to fall into place, this year's show is looking to be as exciting and diverse as the last, if not more so!
Monday 3rd May this year brings with it a Show first, as we are very excited to introduce Shetlands to the Horse Show. Alongside old favourites such as the Sheep Show and the Pony Club Games, you'll find Livestock from pigs to llamas, children's entertainments and trade stands of all kinds.
For the mechanically minded, there's Tractor pulling, for those more interested in weapons, there's Axemen and Gun dogs, and for those who'd rather be at Crufts, a spot of terrier racing should be fine substitute!
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.Rodgers@grwe.com
Collection and Awareness Day
08/05/2010
Standish, Nr Wigan, Lancashire
Golden Days Garden Centre
Back Lane, Appley Bridge, Standish, WN6 8RSW
10.00 am to 4.30 pm
We will be meeting and greeting customers at this purpose built 45,000 sq ft garden centre and raising public awareness (as well as money hopefully!) of these beautiful hounds.
Come and make a day of it - there is lots to see and do with gift, clothing and pet shops all within the centre plus a lovely restaurant/cafe for that well earned break.
Volunteers and their well behaved hounds would be very welcome. Please contact Claire if you would like to attend.
For further information contact:
claire mason
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
GRWE Companion Dog Show
08/05/2010
Goonhavern Village Hall
GRWE Companion Dog Show, Kennel Club Registered, at Goonhavern Village Hall.
Entries taken from 11am; judging to start at 12mid-day.
£1 per entry; Pedigree and family dog classes.
Homemade refreshments, stalls, tombola and raffle.
Further information contact Mary Hirst: 01208 73137 or Sue Hicks: 01208 74970
For further information contact:
Sue Hicks
Tel: 01208 74970
Formby Collection & Awareness
08/05/2010
Formby, Liverpool
This is GRWE’s first Collection and Awareness Day in the lovely village of Formby, so why not come along and join us? Whether you’re a greyhound owner already, or are thinking of getting one of these lovely hounds, it’s a great excuse to meet up for a chat and a canine cuddle!
There are many little eateries and bakeries in Formby where you can enjoy a lunchtime snack and Formby has its own pet shop just a couple of minutes walk from the village. Formby also has a large and beautiful beach, set against sand dunes and the famous National Trust pine woods – both are dog friendly, and there are many different paths and walks to take. Why not make a day of it!
Volunteers and well-behaved hounds are very welcome! Please let us know if you’re able to join us for a couple of hours, so we can work out a rota and appropriate Collecting location. (Please note that some parking in Formby is pay and display; Waitrose car park is for customers only.)
Hope to see you there!
For further information contact:
Klara Baker
Tel: 0798 999 4076
Email: klarabara@hotmail.co.uk
Collection & Awareness Day
09/05/2010
Stapeley Water Gardens
Join us and our beautiful hounds at Stapeley Water Gardens, London Road, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7LH 11am -4pm
We will be really pleased to meet & greet you and our dogs will just love all the attention they receive!
Why not make a day of it, especially if you are travelling from a distance to visit us? There is plenty to see at Stapeley Water Gardens - you can relax, get a drink and a bite to eat in the café or browse in the lovely gift shop which also has a large pet section. You could also go a step further and explore the lovely settings of the Palms which is home to numerous exotic creatures including snakes, Meerkats, parrots and more…………..
As usual we will have a Tombola, so why not buy a ticket, try your luck and help a greyhound at the same time? As always donations for tombola prizes are most welcome, so if you have any of those unwanted gifts you don’t know what to do with, anything would be gratefully received on the day.
There is also a Gift Table with items that range from designer collars, crafted handmade greeting cards, greyhound figures to the ever popular knitted snoods that everyone is asking for (all subject to availability).
We look forward to meeting supporters and their hounds but please remember to keep your dogs on leads at all times. Please also note that, although our dogs are allowed at Stapeley on the day, you will not be able to take them inside the actual garden centre itself.
Ample parking available at this venue.
For directions to Stapeley Water Gardens please go to www.stapeleywg.com
For further information please contact Jill Stanley
For further information contact:
Jill Stanley
Tel: 01270 627 787
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Collection and Awareness Day
15/05/2010
Pets at Home, Portishead
Collection and Awareness Day
We will be holding a collection at Pets at Home, Wyndham retail park, Portishead BS20 7BX
The collection runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are required for an hour or so
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah and Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Awareness & Collection Day
15/05/2010
Ross-on-Wye
We will be holding a street collection in the centre of this delightful riverside town.
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed for a couple of hours throughout the day.
If you would like to join us please get in touch.
For further information contact:
Lynn Latham
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Worcester Woods Dog Walk
16/05/2010
Worcester Woods Country Park
With spring in the air why not come and join us for a walk around this lovely country park. We'll be meet at the cafe 10.30am for a prompt 11.00am start. Walks are easy and take about 40 minutes. All dogs are welcome on the lead and this is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance. Afterwards join us outside the cafe for a 'get together' and a raffle.
Easy to find :
From Junc7, M5 follow A44 to Worcester (pick up brown and white signs after the roundabout) turn right into Swinsheard Way then 1st left onto Wildwood drive.
From Junc6, M5 follow A4538 to Evesham (pick up brown and white signs along this road) turn right at 1st roundabout onto B4636 (to Worcester) and then left at next roundabout (Nunnery Way A4440) & then right at next roundabout onto Wildwood Drive
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
SOMERSET DOG SHOW
16/05/2010
Mark Somerset
We will be holding our annual GRWE Somerset Companion & Fun Dog Show at Mark Village Hall, Vole Road, Mark, Somerset TA9 4NY on Sunday 16th May.
It is close to the M5 and easy to find with plenty of parking, children's playground, access and facilities for the disabled.
We will be selling merchandise, there will also be food and drink and some other stalls.
We are holding companion and fun dog classes - ALL breeds welcome!
Entries from 10 am Judging from 11.30. Both sets of classes will be running concurrently as we have two rings this year.
Pedigree Classes
Class 1 AV Puppy 6 – 12mths
Class 2 A.V. Sporting
Class 3 A.V. Non Sporting
Class 4 A.V. Open
Winners from Classes 1 – 4 to Compete in Best in Show Class For Best in Show , Reserve Best in Show.
Best Puppy
Novelty Classes
Class 5 Most Handsome Male
Class 6 Prettiest Bitch
Class 7 Dog with the Waggiest Tail
Class 8 Best Irish Brace
Class 9 Best Junior Handler age 10 and Under
Class 10 Best Junior Handler age 11 to 17
Class 11 Best Veteran 7 and over
Class 12 Best Trick
Class 13 Best Rescue (GRWE)
Class 14 Best Rescue (All other Rescues
Class 15 Dog the Judge would like to take Home
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.rodgers@grwe.com
Devon County Show
20/05/2010 - 22/05/2010
Westpoint, Exeter
TBC - More information to follow.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Stroud Street Collection
22/05/2010
Stroud, Gloucs
Street collection in Stroud. Volunteers and dogs needed on the day. Exact location details to follow.
For further information contact:
Rob Parsons
Tel: 07919 598914
Email: rob.parsons@grwe.com
Awareness & Collection Day
22/05/2010
Sainsbury's ST JOHNS Worcester
We will be meeting and greeting the customers at this busy Sainsbury's store where we are always very popular. Come along and see for yourself what wonderful pets greyhounds can make and just how much they enjoy a cuddle.
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are required throughout the day so if you would like to help please get in touch.
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
QUIZ NIGHT, Bedfordshire
22/05/2010
Putteridge Road, Luton
In aid of Greyhound Compassion (Charity no 1120247)
& Greyhound Rescue West of England (Charity No 1131399)
Saturday 22nd May 7.30pm
*Teams of 8 max @ £5 per person*
Licensed Bar til 11.45pm and Tea, Coffee & Lou’s Homemade Cakes available too!
Venue – Putteridge Recreation Centre,Putteridge Road,Luton,Beds,LU2 8HJ
Please contact Gulie
on 01582 723396
or guliebutcher@btinternet.com to reserve your team & send cheques in advance please to Gulie at
7 Boxgrove Close,Luton,LU2 8HS
See you then!
For further information contact:
Gulie Butcher
Tel: 01582 723396
Email: guliebutcher@btinternet.com
Awareness & Collection
29/05/2010
Evesham
We are holding an Awareness & Collection day outside of Morrisons in Evesham.
Volunteers and dogs are needed to help on the day or just come along and say hello.
For further information contact:
Rob Parsons
Tel: 07919 598914
Email: rob.parsons@grwe.com
Pets At Home Collection
29/05/2010
Kempston, Bedford
Come along to our meet and greet in Bedford!. We shall be outside the Pets At Home store at the interchange retail park, Kempston
Directions can be found here
http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LocateStores
If you can help on the day please contact Claire
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Collection and Awareness Day
30/05/2010
Bristol Road Brent Knoll
Awareness and Collection Day at Saunders Gardenworld.
Volunteers and Dogs needed from 11am - 4pm.
Please contact me if you would like to come and help on the day
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.rodgers@grwe.com
Greyhound Gathering and walk
30/05/2010
Boggart Hole Clough, Lancs
Boggart Hole Clough Park, Charlestown Road,
Manchester M9 7DH
Meet at 10:30 am for the walk to commence at 11am.
This 190 acre park is part of ancient woodlands, steeped in history and home to the infamous boggart. If you and your hound would like to meet other humans and hounds to talk greyhounds and swop tips, experiences and stories in beautiful surroundings then come and join in our gathering. If you are considering having a greyhound as a pet and would like to know more about the breed, please come along and meet some of our glorious hounds. Kennel dogs still looking for their forever homes will also be in attendance to melt your heart.
Join us for a leisurely walk which will not follow the usual circular course but more of an irregular trapezoidal route with a spur. The walk will take an hour with pauses at three locations to take in points of local history and will culminate at the café overlooking the boating lake.
The Park offers a Visitor Centre, café, toilet facilities and free parking.
All dogs to be kept on leads and all poop to be scooped.
We are asking for £1 per hound donation. There will be water and treats supplied for all the dogs at the end of the walk.
Watch out for there may be a boggart about!
For further information contact:
Claire Mason
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Off Lead Social & Picnic
30/05/2010
Manor Country Farm, Hamble
Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane SO31 1BH
I have booked the enclosed dog field booked from 12 - 5pm
£3.00 per dog and bring as many as you like!
Plenty of room and time for all dogs to have a really good run round off lead in a safe environment. (When off lead all dogs must be muzzled).
We will have a couple of gazebos with a good selection of GRWE merchandise and some home made dog treats plus a couple of other things going on which are yet to be decided.
There is a safe drinking cold water tap in the field to top up dog bowls or to have a quick hose down! and feel free to bring a picnic so we can all have a very sociable afternoon.
Hope to see you there!
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
31/05/2010
Sherborne, Dorset
Our first year at this popular event. Plenty to see - crafts, rare breeds, food hall, dog show and lots more. Read more about this great day out here
http://www.sherbornecountryfair.com/
Volunteers and their well behaved hounds would be very welcome.
Please contact Liz if you would like to help us on 01305 267538
For further information contact:
Liz Baker
Tel: 01305 267538
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
June 2010
Royal Bath and West Show
02/06/2010 - 05/06/2010
Royal Bath and West Showground
GRWE will be having a stand at this prestigious country Show, which surely must be one of the most popular events in the South West..........
This is a great oportunity for us to promote greyhounds as pts, and as usual we will have lots of greyhounds and lurchers on the stand, eager to meet their public. If you are considering adopting a sighthound then this is the place to meet one!
We will of course have lots of merchandise on sale, as well as other hound related goodies - so you will be able to treat your hounds to something special.
Come along and say hello if you are planning on attending the show - make this a date in your diary!
For further information contact:
Jan Lake
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Collection and Awareness Day
05/06/2010
Pets at Home, Bristol
Collection and Awareness Day
We will be holding a collection at Pets at Home, Unit 4 Eastgate Centre, Bristol BS5 6XX
The collections runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are required for an hour or so
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Collection and Awareness Day
05/06/2010
Southport, Lancashire
Pets at Home
Unit 6 Ocean Plaza Retail Park, Marine Parade, Southport, PR8 1SA
10.00 am to 4.30 pm
We will be meeting and greeting customers at this busy store and raising public awareness (as well as money hopefully!) of these beautiful hounds.
Volunteers and their well behaved hounds would be very welcome. Please contact Claire if you would like to attend.
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Collection & Awareness Day
05/06/2010
Pets at Home - Exeter
Pets at Home Exeter, Rydon Lane Retail Park, Digby Road, Exeter, EX2 7HX.
Collection and awareness day from 10am until 4pm. Volunteers and well behaved dogs required for an hour or so.
If you can help or would like further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Awareness Weekend
05/06/2010 - 06/06/2010
Webbs Garden Centre
This is an excellent garden centre with huge shopping area full of interesting things, a great cafe serving full meals, ice creams and delicious cakes and just about everything you could ever need for your garden. We will be meeting and greeting the customers with our gentle hounds who can show you just what wonderful pets greyhounds can make.
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed throughout the weekend so if you would like to help please get in touch.
It really is a great place to come along to!
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Chatham Street Collection
12/06/2010
Chatham Town Centre
Come along and meet some of the beautiful hounds currently in our care and looking for their new homes.
An opportunity for you to find out more about what great pets greyhounds are.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs always welcome.
For further information contact:
Janet Lindsay
Tel: 07771 911831
Email: janetlindsay456@hotmail.com
Bicton College Open Day
12/06/2010
East Budleigh, Devon
Bicton College Open Day and Country Fair, East Budleigh, EX9 7BY
Enjoy a few hours or even a whole day at Devon's famous college of the countryside. Watch student and professional demonstrations of farming and land management, including sheep-shearing, tree-felling, ploughing match etc. Main ring with lots of exciting activities, displays and music. Visit areas of horticulture, equine management, dry-stone walling and veterinary nurse training - there's something for everyone in a world of farming heritage.
GRWE welcomes volunteers with well-behaved dogs throughout the day (11.00 to 4.00) to chat with visitors and show them what wonderful companions greyhounds can make.
For more information or if you wish to help please contact me.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Awareness & Collection Day
12/06/2010
Ledbury
We will be holding a street collection in this delightful black & white market town.
Volunteers will well behaved hounds are very welcome to join us for a couple of hours throughout the day.
If you would like to join us please get in touch
For further information contact:
Ginny McCoy
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Collection and Awareness Day
19/06/2010
Haslingden, Lancashire
Tesco Haslingden,
Skye St, Haslingden, Roossendale, BB4 6LY
10.30 am to 4.30 pm
We will be meeting and greeting customers at this busy Tesco's store and raising public awareness (as well as money hopefully!) of these beautiful hounds.
Volunteers and their well behaved hounds would be very welcome. Please contact Claire if you would like to attend as numbers are restricted at Tesco stores.
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Dinmore Woods Dog Walk
20/06/2010
Dinmore Hill, Leominster
Queenswood Arboretum looks lovely at this time of the year, so come and join us for a walk around these lovely woods. We'll meet 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start, walks are easy and take about 40 minutes.
All dogs welcome on the lead and this is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance.
After join us at the cafe for a 'get together' and raffle. The cafe does a really good breakfast if you would like to treat yourself either before the walk or for brunch afterwards (or maybe both ?!)
£1.00 per family donation
Hopefully we'll have warm sunshine but best bring the mac just incase!
Easy to find :
A49, Dinmore Hill, Near Leominster, Hereford. Plenty of free parking.
For further information contact:
Lynn Latham
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Awareness & Collection Days
25/06/2010 - 26/06/2010
Bewell Street, Hereford
We'll be meeting and greeting customers at this very busy store and help is needed for both the Friday and Saturday.
Could you and your well-behaved greyhound spare a couple of hours on either day to help raise awareness and show the public how great greyhounds can be as pets? All offers of help would be much appreciated.
For further information contact:
Fran Brown
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Weston In Bloom
26/06/2010 - 27/06/2010
Beach Lawns Weston-super-Mare
Weston in Bloom is a 2 day community show held every year on the Beach Lawns on Weston Seafront. GRWE will be having a stand at this event this year. If you want to help out please contact me for further details.
This is a free event and should be a good weekend. Further details to follow. .
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.rodgers@grwe.com
Collection and Awareness Day
26/06/2010
Cadbury GardenCntr Congresbury
Collection and Awareness Day at
Cadbury Garden Centre - Congresbury Somerset.
from 11am - 5pm
Volunteers and Hounds needed throughout the day.
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.rodgers@grwe.com
July 2010
Seaton Street Collection
03/07/2010
Seaton Town Centre
We will be holding a street collection in the centre of this lovely seaside town between 10am & 2pm.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed for an hour or so throughout the day.
If you are able to help please contact me. Thank you.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Collection Awareness Day
03/07/2010
Saunders Garden World Somerset
Collection and Awareness Day at Saunders Gardenworld Bristol Road Brent Knoll Burnham-on-Sea Somerset
We will be collecting from 11am - 5pm Volunteers and hounds needed for a few hours throughout the day. Please ring or email me if you can help
Thank you
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.rodgers@grwe.com
Tonbridge Street Collection
03/07/2010
Tonbridge High Street, Kent
Come and meet some of the beautiful hounds currently in our care and looking for their new homes.
For further information contact:
Janet Lindsay
Tel: 07771 911831
Email: janetlindsay456@hotmail.com
Newhall Greyhound Playgroup
04/07/2010
Newhall Equestrian Centre
Newhall Equestrian Yard, near the Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Devon, EX5 3LW. Well-signposted and easy to reach from junction 28 or 29 of the M5
Come and watch as your greyhound lets off steam at a new playgroup to be held in the main indoor arena at this superb horse farm between Broadclyst and Cullompton. For safety, this is restricted to greyhounds and large sighthound crosses in small groups, and other breeds only if belonging to greyhound-families. Muzzles are essential and can be bought at the event or hired for small donation. Newly-adopted dogs and dogs that do not normally get the opportunity to run free are particularly welcome. Bring your cameras and camcorders, because if you have never experienced your greyhound running free you may well be reduced to tears! Have a catch up with old friends, and enjoy the company of like minded people.
Light refreshments available, £3.00 per dog payable on the door. Greyhound merchandise including collars, coats, tassels &, muzzles will be on sale. Convenient parking.
This is a really fun event for both hounds and owners, but there are some potential risks associated with multiple dogs running at high speed, so all attendees must have read, and fully understood our safety rules sheet before entry. All dogs must be booked in prior to the event and a booking form completed and returned to me by Sunday 27th June.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Dorchester Street Collection
10/07/2010
Dorchester
Help is required at a street collection in Dorchester's town centre.
We hope volunteers and well behaved dogs can assist for an hour or so.
For further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Liz Baker
Tel: 01305 267538
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Goosnargh & Longridge Show
10/07/2010
Lancashire
Saturday 10th July 9.00 am to 5.30pm
This is a hugely popular and well attended agricultural and horticultural show. There will be all manner of livestock and small animals together with crafts, floral art, photography, children’s rides and around 100 varied trade stands. A wonderful full day out for all the family.
GRWE will have a stand at this event with merchandise, displays and information and the kennel dogs will be in attendance looking for cuddles and hoping to win the hearts of the public.
We are looking for volunteers on the day to help man the stand and handle the greyhounds throughout the day. If you can help in any way please get in touch with Claire
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970 936 690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Collection Awareness Day
11/07/2010
Saunders Garden World Somerset
Collection and Awareness Day at Saunders Garden World Bristol Road Brent Knoll Burnham-on-Sea Somerset
We will be collecting from 11am - 5pm Volunteers and hounds needed for a few hours throughout the day. Please ring or email me if you can help
Thank you
For further information contact:
Liz Rodgers
Tel: 01934 620344
Email: liz.rodgers@grwe.com
Awareness & Collection Day
17/07/2010 - 18/07/2010
Morrisons, Malvern, Worcs
This is a two day collection and the first time that GRWE has been invited to collect at this very busy Morrisons store. Come along and give a greyhound a cuddle!
Could you and your well-behaved hound spare a couple of hours throughout either day to show the customers what wonderful pets greyhounds can make? All offers of help are very welcome.
For further information contact:
Jan Mountford
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
ALL BREED FUN DOG SHOW
18/07/2010
Colden Common, Winchester
Colden Common Park, Boyes Lane, Colden Common, Winchester SO21 1TA (just 10 mins from J11 of M3).
Plenty of free parking, enclosed children's play area, picnic area and 17 acres of dog friendly park for you to walk your dog(s).
Show opens at 10.00am with first class at 10.30am
There will be 12 fun classes with rosettes to 5th place in each class, goodie bags for all class winners and special prizes for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show.
Best in Show will be judged by the wonderful actress Annette Crosbie.
There will be lots of stalls to tempt you into parting with your hard earned cash! including food, drink and ice cream.
During the lunch break there will be a parade of homeless hounds from our Hertfordshire and Kent Regions.
Hope to see lots of you there!
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: Corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Hitchin Street Collection
24/07/2010
Market Square,Hitchin, Herts
Collection and Awareness Day
It is an extra special collection in the market square today! The Rhythms of the World festival is on in Hitchin so town will be very busy! We will need all the help we can get today!
There will be lots of gorgeous hounds to meet including some stunning homeless ones who would love a fuss (and maybe a home offer too!)
10am-6pm
If you can help out for an hour or 2 please contact Claire
For further information contact:
Claire Gambrell
Tel: 07791849326
Email: claire.gambrell@ntlworld.com
Worcester Woods Walk
25/07/2010
Worcester Wood Country Park
Hopefully the sun will be shining on us as we walk around this lovely country park! (bring the mac just incase!) We'll be meeting at the cafe, 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start, walks are easy and take about 40 minutes. All dogs are welcome on the lead and this is a great chance for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance. Afterwards join us for a 'social' with a raffle.
Easy to find :
From Junc7, M5 follow A44 to Worcester (pick up brown and white signs after roundabout) turn right into Swinesheard Way then 1st left onto Wildwood Way.
From Junc6, M5 follow A4538 to Evesham (pick up brown and white signs along this road) turn right at 1st roundabout onto B4636 (to Worcester) and then left at next roundabout (Nunnery Way A4440) & then right at next roundabout onto Wildwood Drive.
For further information contact:
Helen Mills
Email: helen.m@cmail.co.uk
Collection & Awareness Day
25/07/2010
Stapeley Water Gardens
Stapeley Water Gardens Nantwich, Cheshire.
Join us and our beautiful hounds at Stapeley Water Gardens, London Road, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7LH. 11am -4pm
We will be really pleased to meet & greet you and our dogs will just love all the attention they receive!
Why not make a day of it, especially if you are travelling from a distance to visit us? There is plenty to see at Stapeley Water Gardens - you can relax, get a drink and a bite to eat in the café or browse in the lovely gift shop which also has a large pet section. You could also go a step further and explore the lovely settings of the Palms which is home to numerous exotic creatures including snakes, Meerkats, parrots and more…………..
As usual we will have a Tombola, so why not buy a ticket, try your luck and help a greyhound at the same time? As always donations for tombola prizes are most welcome, so if you have any of those unwanted gifts you don’t know what to do with, anything would be gratefully received on the day.
There is also a Gift Table with items that range from designer collars, crafted handmade greeting cards, greyhound figures to the ever popular knitted snoods that everyone is asking for (all subject to availability).
We look forward to meeting supporters and their hounds but please remember to keep your dogs on leads at all times. Please also note that, although our dogs are allowed at Stapeley on the day, you will not be able to take them inside the actual garden centre itself.
Ample parking available at this venue.
For directions to Stapeley Water Gardens please go to www.stapeleywg.com
For further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Jill Stanley
Tel: 01270 627787
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
August 2010
Honiton Agricultural Show
05/08/2010
Honiton Showground, Honiton
Honiton Agricultural Show , Honiton Showground, Honiton, Devon.
8am until 6pm.
This is a lovely one day show that has grown over the years to become one of the largest 'one day' shows of its kind in the country. The show is held on a site of 140 acres, and represents a unique blend of traditional with the new in an agricultural setting where the emphasis is on agriculture and associated local activities first and foremost. It is a showcase for the best of local farming, crafts and rural skills. It draws exhibitors and visitors from all walks of life. Over 20,000 people attend the show and in the region of 1500 livestock entries are received. There are more than 350 trade exhibitors, which makes the show one of East Devon's biggest business events. GRWE will have a stand at the show so volunteers and well behaved dogs are required.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Collection and Awareness Day
07/08/2010
Pets at Home, Bristol
Collection and Awareness Day
We will be holding a collection at Pets at Home, Unit 4 Eastgate Centre, Bristol BS5 6XX
The collection runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are required for an hour or so
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah and Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Okehampton Show
12/08/2010
Stoney Park Showground
Practically everything on four feet or two, furred and feathered, will be here. Non-stop exciting entertainment for the whole family. Dogs, horses, poultry, sheep, cattle – all starring and vying for best in show. Lots of crafts including shearing competitions, foody delicacies and locally-grown produce, intricate yarn work and flower-crafts; experience and find your forte.
If your interests are vigorous, see the carriage-driving displays, the barrel-racing and tug-of-war. Truly this show is an all-the-family day out.
GRWE will be having a stand at Okehampton show and and would love you to come along, say hello and meet with some our wonderful hounds.
We will be selling plenty of greyhound and lurcher related goodies, so this will be a great opportunity for you to buy some new attire for both you and your hound.
If you require further information please get in touch. Looking forward to seeing you there!
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Christow Show
14/08/2010
Teign Valley Recreation Field
The Show is held in the Teign Valley Community Hall and on the recreation field. There is a big display in the showing classes and all day entertainment on the field with gymkhana, driving classes, rare breeds of poultry, cattle and sheep, terrier racing, side shows, vintage vehicles and all day refreshments.
We will be having a GRWE stand at the show, so please do come along and say hello!
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Dog Fun Day
21/08/2010
Lakeside Country Pk, Eastleigh
10am - 4pm
The organisers have very kindly offered us a stand at this event, so we shall be there with our merchandise, literature and a selection of hounds
This is the third year the event has been running and it is becoming increasingly popular.
The ethos of the event is to promote responsible dog ownership and although this is a serious and emotive subject it is tackled in both a serious and fun way (hence the Fun bit of the day).
They have local re-homing centres, local vets - who come along and give free advice, demos and fun classes and the Eastleigh Good Dog Test, all of which are very popular. The PDSA Pet Check Bus will be on site during the day and will be doing free doggie health checks. There will also be a flyball and scurry.
Dogs for the Disabled, Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs also attend the event.
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Sponsored Walk and Open Day
22/08/2010
Wyre Estuary, Lancashire
Wyre Estuary Country Park is situated off the A585 at Thornton Cleveleys in Lancashire. It offers a Visitor Centre, cafe, picnic area, toilet facilities and free parking. Entry to the Open Day is also free from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. We are asking for £1 per hound donation to enter the walk along with any sponsorship monies you are able to raise.
This is a fun family day out which will include our annual Sponsored Walk. This will commence at 11am from our stand at the Stanah Visitor Centre and will take a leisurely, chatty hour to complete.
Please keep dogs on leads. All poop to be scooped.
There will be lots to see and do with story telling for the little ones, a pots and ceramic workshop, creepy crawlie roadshow, ranger guided walks and crafts, birds of prey, dog agility demonstrations and a small farmer's market.
We will have our stand selling all manner of greyhound goodies both edible and not (!) together with a tombola and children's lucky dip. Also, our GRWE photographer will be there taking fantastic portrait photos of your beautiful dogs - a fantastic chance to show them off and get a lovely keepsake with all proceeds to GRWE.
Come along and have a greyt day out and raise some funds on the walk for those greyhounds still waiting for their forever homes. Sponsor forms available from Claire.
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
Street Collection
28/08/2010
Keynsham High Street
We will be holding a street collection in Keynsham High Street near Bristol (BS31)
The collections runs from 10am until 4pm (precise location will be confirmed nearer the time!)
This will be the Saturday of the August bank holiday weekend, why not come along and meet some greyhounds!
Volunteers and well behaved hounds required for an hour or so
Please get in touch if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah and Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Awareness Weekend
28/08/2010 - 29/08/2010
Webbs Garden Centre
It's the last Bank Holiday of the summer so why not come and see our lovely greyhounds who will be waiting to greet you at this lovely Garden Centre. This is not just a Garden Centre, there is a huge shop full of interesting things, delightful resturant selling full meals, ice creams and cakes and just about everything you need for your garden. Our gentle hounds are always very popular with Webbs customers so come along and see for yourself.
Volunteers together with well behaved hounds are required throughout both days so if you would like to help we would love to hear from you.
This will be the first time we have been invited to Webbs where hopefully our hounds will not have to be wearing blizzard coats !!
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Lustleigh Village Show
30/08/2010
Kelly Farm, Lustleigh
The Lustleigh Village Show is one of South Devon's most popular village experiences.
Lustleigh is situated in the SE lower edge of the Dartmoor National Park and was voted the 3rd prettiest Village in England by the Daily Mail in 2003.
The show is truly a village affair with many of the locals pulling together to put on a fantastic day out. The family trip also includes music, stalls, great food, Fire Service display, Axe Men, Parachute Display, Sheep Shearing, and many other fun events. The Horse Show and Dog Show are always great fun and people really love to see the dogs enjoying themselves.
In excess of 4000 enjoy the day each year, so please come and see why so many come back every year. We do hope you will be able to come and take part in one of Devons most popular Shows. Do make sure you visit the large marquee for all the fabulous produce and other locally produced items, competitions are always hotly contested and the examples of local produce and home made items are really inspirational.
GRWE will have a stand at the show selling greyhound merchandise, so please come along and say hello.
If you require any further information or you would like to help on the stand please get in touch.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
September 2010
Kingsbridge Show
04/09/2010
Stumpy Post Cross, Kingsbridge
Located 2 miles north on Kingsbridge at Stumpy Post Cross on the A381 between Kingsbridge to Totnes.
If you’d like to see a piece of genuine rural England and drink in the atmosphere, you will love this show. Step back and see how we used to work the Devon countryside with its agricultural and horticultural traditions.
Horses play a huge part and have their own separate show field, starting promptly at 9am and continuing throughout the day. Sheep and cattle in all shapes and sizes compete, and the craft tent will burst with locally made items to buy or admire. Stock up on gifts for later in the year!
It’s a super day out for everyone, with lots for children to see and experience. GRWE will be having a stand at the show and would love you to come along, say hello and meet with some our wonderful hounds.
We will be selling plenty of greyhound and lurcher related goodies, so this will be a great opportunity for you to buy one of our super outdoor winter coats or one of our very cosy kennel coats not forgetting you we will also have some nice warm winter hoodies which are ideal for those chilly Autumn walks.
Looking forward to seeing you there. Please contact me if you require any further information.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Alresford Agricultural Show
04/09/2010
Tichborne Park, Alresford
9am - 6pm
We shall be having a stall again this year at this really popular and friendly show selling our GRWE merchandise, Home Made Dog Treats and running a Tombola.
It's a great day out with lots of things to see and do.
Please come along and meet us and our beautiful hounds.
http://www.alresfordshow.co.uk/
For further information contact:
Corinne Harris
Tel: 01962 711268
Email: corinne@corinneharris.plus.com
Awareness & Collection Day
04/09/2010
Leominster
We are holding a street collection in this delightful market town.
Volunteers together with well behaved hounds needed for a couple of hours throughout the day.
If you would like to join us please get in touch
For further information contact:
Fran Brown
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Street Collection, Southport
11/09/2010
Southport, Lancashire
Street Collection,
Lords Street,
Southport,
(Between the Junctions of Neville Street and Eastbank Street and Chapel Street)
We will collecting on Saturday 11th September and Saturday 18th September.
10.30 am to 4.30 pm
Lord Street is a great place to shop, with many opportunities to sit and watch the world go by whilst enjoying a freshly made cup of coffee and pastry or sipping a glass of fine wine with international cuisine. Whether you're with friends or family, Lord Street provides a unique environment with miles of covered walkways and arcades plus a charming unique style why not help out for a few hours and make a day of it?
We will be meeting and greeting customers in this busy location and raising public awareness (as well as money hopefully!) of these beautiful hounds.
Volunteers and their well behaved hounds would be very welcome. Please contact Claire if you would like to attend.
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970936690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
H'Ford & Worcs Dog Show
12/09/2010
How Caple Court
Why not come along to our flagship event which is extremely popular and very well supported. Set in the beautiful grounds of How Caple Court near Ross-on-Wye, this is a day not to be missed!
There will be a fun Dog Show, Silent Auction, books, GRWE merchandise, tombola, light lunches, teas, cakes and refreshments. The classes include Best Rescues, Veterans, Most Handsome/Prettiest, Best family and many more. Entries are £2.00 per dog, per class with entries taken in the ring so there will be no need to register. Judging starts at 10.00am and rosettes are awarded to 6th place in all classes. If you would like to sponsor one of the dog show classes then please do not hesitate to contact us.
As with any big event, we need lots of help on the day to ensure the show goes smoothly and we would love to hear from you if you can help in any way. Also any items that can be donated for our Silent Auction or tombola would be very much appreciated.
Don't miss this great family day out, for dogs and humans alike!
Your dog must be on a lead at all times and please clear up after he/she if necessary.
Please note that unfortunately there is restricted disabled access.
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Southport Street Collection
18/09/2010
Lancashire
Street Collection at Lords Street,
Southport between the junctions of Neville, Eastbank and Chapel Streets.
We will be collecting on Saturday 11th September and Saturday 18th September 10.30 am to 4.30 pm.
Lord Street is a great place to shop, with many opportunities to sit and watch the world go by whilst enjoying a freshly made cup of coffee and pastry or sipping a glass of fine wine with international cuisine. Whether you're with friends or family, Lord Street provides a unique environment with miles of covered walkways and arcades plus a charming unique style why not help out for a few hours and make a day of it?
We will be meeting and greeting customers in this busy location and raising public awareness (as well as money hopefully!) of these beautiful hounds.
Volunteers and their well behaved hounds would be very welcome. Please contact Claire if you would like to attend.
For further information contact:
Claire
Tel: 07970 936 690
Email: clairemason77@hotmail.co.uk
K9 Capers - Family Dog Show
18/09/2010
Feniton, Devon
More information to follow.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Worcester Woods Walk
19/09/2010
Worcester Woods Country Park
Come and join us for a walk around these lovely country woods. We'll be meeting at the cafe 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start. All walks are easy and take about 40 minutes. After join us outside the cafe for a bit of a 'get together' with a raffle. All dogs are welcome on the lead and this is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance.
Very easy to find :
From Junc7 M5 follow A44 to Worcester (pick up brown and white signs after roundabout) turn right into Swinesherd Way then left onto Wildwood Drive.
From Junc6 of M5 follow A4538 to Evesham (pick up brown and white signs along this road) turn right at 1st roundabout onto B4636 (to Worcester) and then left at the next roundabout (Nunnery Way A4440) and then right at next roundabout onto Wildwood Drive.
For further information contact:
Helen Mills
Email: helen.m@cmail.co.uk
Malvern Autumn Garden Show
25/09/2010 - 26/09/2010
3 Counties Show Ground
We have been invited to have a stand at this large garden show event. We shall be selling GRWE merchandise and promoting the work of the charity, so why not come along and give a greyhound a cuddle!
Volunteers together with well-behaved hounds are need for both days and should there be enough of us hopefully we'll all get the opportunity to look around this popular family show.
For further information contact:
Jan Mountford
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Meet, Greet & Social Walk
26/09/2010
Town Hall, Colyton, Devon
This is an opportunity to have a lovely walk by the River Coly with like minded people and lots of greyhounds, although all breeds are very welcome.
We will be meeting at the Town Hall in Colyton at 12 noon and will then walk through the very pretty village and down along the river. The walk is circular, will take approximately one hour. It will include walking across fields as well as along country lanes so bring your wellies! After the walk we will return to the hall for tea, cake & more greyhound talk! GRWE merchandise & a tombola will be available and we will be having an offers table with some of the wonderful donated goods to help raise much needed funds.
So, if you have a hound who is in need of a social walk, or you are considering having a greyhound as a pet in the future and would like to know more about the breed, please come along, meet some of the goregous boys and girls that have already found their forever homes in and around Devon and help us to raise awareness.
We are asking for a £3 donation per adult & £1 per child (under 16). Tea, coffee, squash, cake & biscuits for the humans, and gravy bones for the dogs all included!
For more information on the walk, or if you are able to come along to help please contact me.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
October 2010
Collection & Awareness Day
03/10/2010
Stapeley Water Gardens
Stapeley Water Gardens Nantwich, Cheshire.
Join us and our beautiful hounds at Stapeley Water Gardens, London Road, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7LH. 11am -4pm
We will be really pleased to meet & greet you and our dogs will just love all the attention they receive!
Why not make a day of it, especially if you are travelling from a distance to visit us? There is plenty to see at Stapeley Water Gardens - you can relax, get a drink and a bite to eat in the café or browse in the lovely gift shop which also has a large pet section. You could also go a step further and explore the lovely settings of the Palms which is home to numerous exotic creatures including snakes, Meerkats, parrots and more…………..
As usual we will have a Tombola, so why not buy a ticket, try your luck and help a greyhound at the same time? As always donations for tombola prizes are most welcome, so if you have any of those unwanted gifts you don’t know what to do with, anything would be gratefully received on the day.
There is also a Gift Table with items that range from designer collars, crafted handmade greeting cards, greyhound figures to the ever popular knitted snoods that everyone is asking for (all subject to availability).
We look forward to meeting supporters and their hounds but please remember to keep your dogs on leads at all times. Please also note that, although our dogs are allowed at Stapeley on the day, you will not be able to take them inside the actual garden centre itself.
Ample parking available at this venue.
For directions to Stapeley Water Gardens please go to www.stapeleywg.com
For further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Jill Stanley
Tel: 01270 627787
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Collection Awareness Day
16/10/2010
Pets at Home, Bristol
Collection and Awareness Day
We will be holding a collection at Pets at Home, Unit 4 Eastgate Centre, Bristol BS5 6XX
The collection runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds required for an hour or so
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Josh and Sarah Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Autumn Walk
16/10/2010
Stover Country Park
Join us for a beautiful Autumn walk at Stover Country Park, Newton Abbot, Devon. Meet at 11.30am for an 11.45am start. The walk will last for approximately 1 hour.
Stover Country Park contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and a substantial variety of wildlife. The Nature Interpretation Centre, is situated near the entrance to the park and consists of a visitor centre, classroom, rangers' office and public toilets. Additional recreation resources include interpretation boards, aeriel walkway, a bird hide, a car park and picnic areas with a mobile van selling ice cream, teas, coffees and burgers etc. All dogs and their owners are very welcome.
Plenty of parking, but please make sure that you pay at the meter.
£1 donation per adult - all proceeds to GRWE.
Look forward to seeing you there.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Dinmore Woods Dog Walk
17/10/2010
Dinmore Hill, Lemonister,
A popular venue for a walk so why not come and join us. We'll be meeting at 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start, walks are easy and take about 40 minutes. All dogs are welcome on the lead and this is a great oppurtunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance.
After join us at the cafe for a bit of a 'get together' and a raffle. It has to be said, the cafe does a really good breakfast if you would like to treat yourself first or for brunch afterwards (or maybe both ?!)
£1.00 per family donation.
Easy to find on A49, Dinmore Hill, near Leominster, Hereford. Plenty of free parking.
For further information contact:
Lynn Latham
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Collection & Awareness Day
30/10/2010
Pets at Home - Exeter
Pets at Home Exeter, Rydon Lane Retail Park, Digby Road, Exeter, EX2 7HX.
Collection and awareness day from 10am until 4pm. Volunteers and well behaved dogs required for an hour or so.
If you can help or would like further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
November 2010
Worcester Woods Walk
21/11/2010
Worcester Woods Country Park
The leaves turning on the trees look lovely at this time of the year so why not come and join us for a walk around this delightful country park. We'll be meeting at the cafe, 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start. Walks are easy and take about 40 minutes. All dogs are welcome on the lead and this is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance. Afterwards join us at the cafe for a 'get together' with a raffle.
Easy to find :
From Junc7 of M5 follow A44 to Worcester (pick up brown and white signs after roundabout) turn right into Swinsheard Way then 1st left onto Wildwood Drive.
From Junc6 of M5 follow A4538 to Evesham (pick up brown and white signs long this road) turn right at 1st roundabout onto B4636 (to Worcester) and then left at the next roundabout (Nunnery Way A4440) and then right at next roundabout onto Wildwood Drive.
For further information contact:
Helen Mills
Email: helen.m@cmail.co.uk
Christmas Greyhound Playgroup
28/11/2010
Newhall Equestrian Centre
Newhall Equestrian Yard, near the Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Devon, EX5 3LW. Well-signposted and easy to reach from junction 28 or 29 of the M5
Come and watch as your greyhound lets off steam at a new playgroup to be held in the main indoor arena at this superb horse farm between Broadclyst and Cullompton. For safety, this is restricted to greyhounds and large sighthound crosses in small groups, and other breeds only if belonging to greyhound-families. Muzzles are essential and can be bought at the event or hired for small donation. Newly-adopted dogs and dogs that do not normally get the opportunity to run free are particularly welcome. Bring your cameras and camcorders, because if you have never experienced your greyhound running free you may well be reduced to tears! Have a catch up with old friends, and enjoy the company of like minded people.
Light refreshments available, £3.00 per dog payable on the door. Greyhound merchandise including collars, coats, tassels &, muzzles will be on sale. Convenient parking.
This is really fun event for both hounds and owners, but there are some potential risks associated with multiple dogs running at high speed, so all attendees must have read, and fully understood our safety rules sheet before entry. All dogs must be booked in prior to the event and a booking form completed and returned to me by Sunday 21st November.
As well as being great fun for the dogs and a nice social evening for you owners this will be the perfect opportunity for you to buy your Christmas cards and warm winter coats and snoods for your shivering skinnies! As this is a festive playgroup there will also be plenty of mulled wine and mince pies.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
December 2010
Exeter Street Collection
04/12/2010
Exeter Town Centre
We will be holding a festive street collection in the centre of this historic catheral & university city between 10am & 4pm.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed for an hour or so throughout the day. Santa hats an absolute must!!
If you are able to help please contact me. Thank you.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Awareness & Collection Days
04/12/2010 - 05/12/2010
St Peters Garden Centre
Our lovely gentle greyhounds will be quivering with excitment and dressed in thier best as Santa will be here at this lovely Garden Centre just outside of Worcester. We will be meeting and greeting the customers so why not come along and give a greyhound a cuddle.
Volunteers and well behaved hounds are needed throughout the weekend so if you would like to help please get in touch.
For further information contact:
Ginny & Les McCoy
Email: ginnymccoy682@btinternet.com
Sherborne Street Collection
11/12/2010
Sherborne
Help is required at a street collection in the lovely West Dorset town of Sherborne.
We hope volunteers and well behaved dogs can assist for an hour or so. Festive attire for hounds and humans will be obligatory!
For further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Liz Baker
Tel: 01305 267538
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Honiton Street Collection
18/12/2010
Honiton Town Centre
We will be holding a festive street collection in the centre of this lovely old market town between 10am & 4pm.
Volunteers and well behaved dogs needed for an hour or so throughout the day. Santa hats an absolute must!!
If you are able to help please contact me. Thank you.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 01297 551269
Email: canny.hart@btinternet.com
Collection and Awareness Day
18/12/2010
Pets at Home, Bristol
Christmas Collection and Awareness Day
We will be holding a Christmas collection at Pets at Home, Unit 4 Eastgate Centre, Bristol BS5 6XX
The collection runs from 10am until 4pm
Volunteers and well behaved hounds required for an hour or so
Why not come along and meet some greyhounds wearing their Christmas outfits!
Please contact us if you are able to help
For further information contact:
Sarah and Josh Harris
Tel: 01934 525174
Email: joshnsarah.grwe@yahoo.co.uk
Liverpool Xmas collection
18/12/2010
Liverpool City Centre
Could you help a greyhound in need?
Why not find out...
The Cheshire team will be gathering with the hounds outside WH Smith, near the entrance to Liverpool One. We'll be meeting at 10am until 4pm, and would love for you to come along and say hi!
Come along and see our wonderful greyhound sleigh being pulled through the streets of Liverpool.
The kennels hounds will be out and about in fancy dress, spreading the Christmas joy!
'All I want for Christmas is a 'forever' home' (a greyhound's wish) so please give the hounds a cuddle and make their day - and hopefully we'll be fulfilling some greyhound wishes too!
For further information contact:
Abi Pearson
Tel: 01606 889 284
Email: abigail.pearson@grwe.com
Awareness & Collection Day
18/12/2010
Pets at Home, Hereford
Our gentle hounds will be waiting to meet and greet you at this popular pet store. Of course they will be sporting wonderful Christmassy coats so please come along a give a hound a cuddle!
We know what a busy time of the year this is, but if you and your well-behaved hound could spare a couple of hours to show customers what great pets greyhounds can be, please get in touch.
Santa hats essential!
For further information contact:
Fran Brown
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com
Dinmore Woods Dog Walk
19/12/2010
Dinmore Hill, Leominster
Queenswood Arboretum is always a popular venue, so with Santa hats and tinsle at the ready why not start the festive season with a walk around these lovely woods. We'll meet at 10.30 for a prompt 11.00am start, walks are easy and take about 40 minutes.
All dogs are welcome and this is a great opportunity for your dog to meet other hounds if they don't normally get the chance.
After join us at the cafe for a 'get together' and a Christmassy themed raffle. It has to be said that the cafe does a really good breakfast if you would like to treat yourself first or for brunch after, but this time don't do both, remember Christmas is just around the corner!!
£1.00 per family donation
Easy to find :
A49, Dinmore Hill, Near Leominster, Hereford. Plenty of free parking.
For further information contact:
Jenny Cranton
Email: jenny@thethornton.co.uk
Collection & Awareness Day
19/12/2010
Pets at Home - Exeter
Pets at Home Exeter, Rydon Lane Retail Park, Digby Road, Exeter, EX2 7HX.
Collection and awareness day from 10am until 4pm. Volunteers and well behaved dogs required for an hour or so.
If you can help or would like further information please contact me.
For further information contact:
Canny Hart
Tel: 07000 785092
Email: enquiries@grwe.com