Events enjoyed and to enjoy... 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…… 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. |  |
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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. |
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Sherwood Forest Country Park 30th December About 50 greyhounds
turned up for our last walk before the New Year.
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Burnt Stump Hill Sunday 25th November
A great new
walk for us, and the sun shone!
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Rushcliffe Country Park Sunday 28th October |
Rufford Country Park Sunday 30th SeptemberOur 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.
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Great Greyhound Gathering, Nottingham Racecourse, 22 September 2007Great
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 ShowSunday
26th and Monday 27th August 2007We 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. |  |
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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. |  |
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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. |  |
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Sunday 28th January 2007 Rufford Park One of our regular haunts with
lots of walkers on an overcast but pleasant day for a walk. | |
