Part of the Retired Greyhound Trust Registered Charity No 269668

Events enjoyed and to enjoy...

Events

Sunday 27th July—Chalfield Dog Training Club Companion Dog Show at East Leak Rugby and Football Club, Costock Road, East Leake
Organised by the training club with proceeds coming to our branch. We will be there with our stall and hounds promoting Greyhounds as great pets. Registration for the dog show starts at 10am and entry for the dog show is £1.50 per class per dog for pedigree and obedience classes and £1 per dog per class for the fun dog show. There even be a special Greyhound only class! All are welcome, hope to see you there.

August Bank Holiday Weekend Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August—Moorgreen Show
Fun Dog Show with greyhound class on the Monday. Entries taken from 11am each day at the Dog Secretary's tent. Judging each day starts at 1pm Entry fee 50p per dog, per class.

For further information about Moorgreen Show visit http://www.moorgreenshow.co.uk

*Please note change of date for Great Greyhound Gathering—now Saturday 27th September*

Date for your diary—Saturday 27th September 2008—Great Greyhound Gathering 2008
For those of you who attended last year, you will know what a great success the day was. The location will hopefully be the same as last year at the Nottingham Racecourse. More details to follow, we will keep you posted……

Walks

There's usually a walk on the last Sunday of each month.

Duration of walks will be between 35–45 minutes.  Walks start at 10:30am.  All dogs to be on the lead and please scoop the poop.

Sunday 28th September—Rufford Country Park 10.30am

On the A614, 10 miles north of Nottingham before Ollerton. Meet in the car park to the left of the pay kiosk for a walk through the woods and round the lake. good coffee shop/restaurant. Entrance fe £3 per car—this entitles you to £3 reduction from any one transaction of £15 or more at the shop of coffee shop.

Recent Events

Sunday 29th June—Portland College 10.30am

Relaxing after the walk.

 

Saturday 7th June—Derby Lions Club Allestree Gala

A good day was had by all with some old friends coming along.

A big thank you once again to all our volunteers and supporters.

 

Sunday 25th May—Wollaton Park

The forecast for Spring Bank Holiday weekend did not deter hardy retired greyhound owners used to regular walks in all weathers with their favourite hounds. Fortunately, the rain held off although it was very windy. A highlight was seeing at close quarters a handsome male deer (with a very impressive pair of antlers) who regarded our procession with interest. After the photoshoot at the end of the walk we enjoyed a well deserved cup of coffee and some cake at the Wollaton Park cafe, when we could discuss at our leisure when the sun might shine again....

 

Sunday 27th April—Burnt Stump

A good turnout of about 40 greyhounds for a pleasant walk at Burnt Stump.

Sunday 30th March—Portland College

A beautiful Spring day saw a good turnout for the walk followed by refreshments at the cafe.

Sunday 24th February—Elvaston Castle

 

Sunday 27th January 2008—Rufford Park

A large turnout on a mild and sometimes sunny day at Rufford, with nearly 60 dogs plus owners, so about 120 people enjoyed a pleasant walk followed by tea/coffee and a natter. A few are pictured coming towards the Abbey on the last part of the walk.

Sherwood Forest Country Park 30th December

About 50 greyhounds turned up for our last walk before the New Year.

Burnt Stump Hill Sunday 25th November


A great new walk for us, and the sun shone!

 

Rushcliffe Country Park Sunday 28th October

Rufford Country Park Sunday 30th September

Our first walk of the Autumn on a beautiful day saw a large turnout of adopters and their greyhounds, including a few recently adopted greyhounds. One or two potential adopters also joined us for the walk around the lake and back to the tea room.

Great Greyhound Gathering, Nottingham Racecourse, 22 September 2007

Great family day with lots of entertainment for all.

The picture shows our stall and the Pamper Pooch zone. Thanks once again to all our helpers and supporters.

 

Moorgreen Show

Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August 2007

We had our stall there on both days, promoting greyhounds as pets. John Stirland stopped by and had his photo taken with Homer.

A big thank you once again to all our volunteers and supporters who brought along their greyhounds.

Sunday 27th May 2007 Rufford

One of our favourite walks, although not in the rain! Despite the weather, there was a good turnout for our last walk until September.

 

RSPCA Dog Walk, Dog Show and Fun Day Sunday 20th May 2007 Wollaton Park

We were there with our stand and many people brought along their Greyhounds to show what great pets they make. We made over £200 from the stall, and £30 from the competition to win Homer the toy Greyhound. Thanks again to all volunteers and supporters for their help.

Sunday 29th April 2007 Gunthorpe

A large turnout for a pleasant walk along the river and back for tea and chat at the Gunthorpe Lock Tea Rooms.

Sunday 25th March 2007 Portland College

A grey and somewhat chilly start to the stroll through the woods, followed by the usual stop at the coffee shop, when the sun eventually broke through.

 

25th February 2007 Wollaton Park

 

Loads turned up for a pleasant walk round Wollaton Park at the end of February, enjoying the relatively mild day with the odd sunny spell.

Social—Epperstone Village Hall

Food, wine, and quizzes were followed by the prize draw (which raised £1,200 approx. A big thank you to everyone who helped sell and bought tickets), and probably everyone's favourite event a Donkey (well OK elephant, rabbit, duck etc.) Derby.

Sunday 28th January 2007 Rufford Park

One of our regular haunts with lots of walkers on an overcast but pleasant day for a walk.