United Kingdom Week for the Animals
Our team has been working and building relationships with advocates, community leaders, sanctuaries, shelters and orgs across the UK and Ireland to help create this exciting UK Week for the Animals.
Your unique ideas and suggestions are welcome as we celebrate this exciting week designed to celebrate UK animals, citizens and communities. Let's join together and build new relationships globally while helping the animals whom we love, celebrate and protect.
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Month of July
World Horse Welfare’s
‘Rehome a Horse’ Initiative
~HRH Launches new Program~
Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre
Snetterton, Norfolk
World Horse Welfare’s new ‘Rehome a Horse’ month received Royal endorsement.
HRH The Princess Royal launched the new initiative, which will take place throughout the month of July, at the charity’s Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton, Norfolk to encourage more people to consider rehoming rather than buying. “World Horse Welfare runs the largest rehoming scheme in the country. We currently have around 1,600 horses out on loan but that means we‘ve got to rehome every year between 200 and 300.
In these economic times it’s obviously been really difficult to maintain that rehoming rate so ‘Rehome a Horse’ month is to grow the focus on what World Horse Welfare can offer to people, because we believe the biggest reason people do not come to us to take a horse out on loan is because they don’t know about the rehoming scheme of World Horse Welfare.”
Read more:
See horses available:
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Saturday 2-July All day
The Southend Robin Hood Country Show
Essex
Garon Park,
Southend, SS2 4FA
People young, old and their canine chums can enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Robin Hood Country Show. Meet Robin Hood & Friends at this fantastic family day out in Southend. The Show is packed with jousting displays, re-enactments, country pursuits and animal attractions, with much to explore, discover, watch, try and enjoy -as well as some great shopping in Friar Tucks Food Court & Little Johns Rural Craft Village and outside country trade stands.
Also, featuring an "All About Dog Zone." Celebrity canine experts Marie Miller & Sarah Fisher who will be at the show all weekend. The show also features lots of doggie activities & fun dog competitions for you and your dog to have a go. Call 01702 549622 or robinhoodcountryshow.co.uk
Show goes through Sunday 3 of July.
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Saturday, 2nd July 10:00 am -4:00 pm
South Hants Hearing dogs-Newfoundland Rescue Event
Town Quay Marina
Southampton
Hampshire
South England
South Hants Hearing dogs with Newfound Friends are having a Newoundland rescue at Town Quay Marina, Southampton Sat 2nd July Why not come along and watch the fun?county/area: Hampshire.
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Saturday 2nd July 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
Donaghadee Street Collection
Assisi Animal Sanctuary
1 Old Bangor Road,
Conlig, Newtownards Co. Down BT23 7PU
Volunteers needed! Email: info@assisi-ni.org Open Tuesday to Sunday
11am – 4pm. Event will be at Sanctuary 028 9181 2622 .
Founded in 1995, Assisi Animal Sanctuary is Northern Ireland’s largest independent animal welfare charity, providing shelter for up to 200 companion animals including dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs. Last year we rescued over 2,300 animals. Visit http://www.assisi-ni.org/about/
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Saturday 2nd July 11.00 am-3.30 pm
Pets As Therapy Parade - Doggie Day and Fun Dog Show
Brocks Hill Country Park,
Washbrook Lane, Oadby,
Leics, 3
Doggie Day and Fun Dog Show celebrating responsible dog ownership. Dog competitions, promotional awareness stands and stalls, cafe and tourist shop. Parade of Pets As Therapy Dogs. For details of the parade please contact Ann Shaw Voluntary Area Co-Ordinator. Email: shaw.ann12@gmail.com
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Saturday 2 July, 12:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Guide Dogs Fun Day
Guide Dogs for the Blind
80th anniversary of guide dog partnerships in Britain
Tredegar House
& ParkTredegar House & Park
Newport, Gwent NP10 8YW
United Kingdom
01633 815 880
Go Walkies - a sponsored walk with a twist. by bringing family and friends for an afternoon out. As well as finding all about the work of these amazing animals, there are dog displays, the Guide Dogs Story, canine competitions, kids' activities, stalls, refreshments and face painting. http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
There is also a go walkies event, where the dogs are sponsored to go for a walk, rather than their owners! Contact : Guide Dogs for the Blind tel : 0845 372 7405
e-mail : guidedogs@guidedogs.org.uk
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Saturday, 2nd July 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Clare 5k Dog Walk + Fun Day 2011
In aid of Paw Pourri & Clare Animal Welfare
Doggy Day Care
Ballymaley Business Park
Gort Rd, Ennis
Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, a whopping great BBQ and doggy Competitions (Waggiest Tail, Droopiest tongue, Best Dressed Dog, and 30 second Bark off), Registration is €5.00. This will be a great Day for our four legged friends and the rest of the family.
This is a sponsored walk in aid of Paw Pourri Rescue Centre and Clare Animal Welfare both of whom are in need of our help.
.:: Please Call or Email to register your details ::.
Registration is €5. for this you get:
-Sponsorship card
-1 Day Free Doggy Day Care
-Free Obedience Class(in preparation for the walk)
Each participant must fund raise a minimum of €5.
The person or family who raise the most funds will receive 1 Months worth of Care in Doggy Day Care. Other Prizes may be announced. We are looking for a cook to volunteer to help with the barbecue and also 2 face-painters.
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Saturday 2nd July 12:00 noon - til
Lenton Abbey Family Fun Day
Lenton Abbey Park
Woodside Rd and Derby Rd
Nottingham NG9 2SD
The Lenton Abbey Fun Day is an annual event is scheduled to take place on(12-4pm or 1pm-5pm) in the Lenton Abbey Park, next to St Barnabas Church on the corner of Woodside Rd and Derby Rd, Nottingham NG9 2SD.
Lenton Abbey Neighbourhood Management Team.
Ph: 0115 915 8228 / 07852 671587 . Dawn.Simpson@ nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Saturday 2nd July am- dusk
The Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary
Brecon Beacons Natl Park
South Wales
This lovely sanctuary provides a lifetime care home to animals rescued from around the world and from research facilities. Chimp, Lemurs, Baboons, Gibbons, Capuchins, Spider Monkeys, Marmosets and even three rescue wolves. Open to visitors from 10:30 am to dusk all year. Website is
http://www.ape-monkey-rescue.org Email info@ape-monkey-rescue.org
Visis through Sunday July 10th
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Saturday, 2nd July 10: 00 pm- 11:30 pm
Leafleting for the Greyhounds
Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
Plough Lane,
Wimbledon, London, SW17 0BL
Leafletting outside Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Plough Lane, Wimbledon, London, SW17 0BL every Saturday evening from 10pm until about 11.30pm
Nearest overground Earlfield station, nearest underground Tooting Broadway and Wimbledon station about 10 minutes walk from both stations. Nearest buses, 87, 44, 155, 264, 270, 355.
Contacts: 07583 313246 or 07982 247293.
London Greyhound Action demo to coincide with a greyhound race meeting taking place at the stadium and the aim is to educate people not to support greyhound racing. If anyone can make just one Saturday it will make all the difference. It shows the greyhound racing industry another person is against the industry even for that one evening.
Please do your best to attend, especially if you live in or near the London area, and do bring anti-greyhound racing banners and placards, if you can.
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Sunday, July 3rd All day
Heroes Charity Horse Show
Newbury Showground,
Newbury, Berkshire
Re-homing racehorses. A great day for the whole family. Grace Muir
HEROS Chief Executive .mobile phone: 07770 877543.email: info@heroscharity.org
We are truly honored that Grace Muir got the recognition for all the years of dedicated work she has put into horses over the years. Gracehas been awarded for her outstanding devotion and commitment to caring for ex-racehorses and her success in rehabilitating sick and injured racehorses back to excellent health.
HEROS (Homing Ex-Racehorses Organisation Scheme) is a charity dedicated to ensuring former racehorses have a future when their racing days are over. HEROS re-trains and re-homes these former athletes, ensuring that they have a long, happy and useful life when they move onto "pastures new".
If you would like to give an intelligent and responsive horse the future it deserves please see the rehoming listings for details of horses currently available. Visit website
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Sunday, July 3rd 10:30 am- til
Retired Greyhound Trust Medway Support Group
Greyhound Meet Up
Visitors Centre at Riverside Country Park
Lower Rainham Road
Rainham, Kent.
For all new, old or potential greyhound owners there is a support group who meet on the first Sunday of every month at 10.30am outside the Visitors Centre at Riverside Country Park, Lower Rainham Road, Rainham, Kent. It is being run by John Homer and you can visit his website to get more information and see some pictures of the day - you can contact John on 01634 403914 or e-mail him on rgtmedwaysupport@aol.com
Their aim is to support the owners and their greys to socialise the new greys to other breeds, a good time. http://www.rgtsittingbourne.co.uk/support-group/
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Sunday 3rd July 10.00am- 4.00pm
Brocks Hill Doggy Day
Brocks Hill Country Park.
Oadby.
Leicestershire. LE2 5JJ
The only specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved, much needed companion animals.
A network of 15,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. We keep them together - for example, we’ll walk a dog every day for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage, etc.
When staying at home is no longer an option, our Pet Friendly Care Homes Register lists residential/nursing homes happy to accept residents with pets. And when a pet is bereaved we take on full time, life time care.
The Cinnamon Trust - Peace of mind for owners, love, care and safety for beloved pets. But helping 14,000 people a year with 16,000 animals and running two home from home sanctuaries costs - We need your help to make sure we’re always there.
We have a stall at Brocks Hill Doggy Day in aid of Hounds for Heroes. Held at Brocks Hill Country Park. Oadby. Leicestershire. LE2 5JJ
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3 July 11.00 am -3.30 pm
Pets As Therapy Parade Doggie Day and Fun Dog Show
Brocks Hill Country Park
Washbrook Lane
Oadby, Leics
Doggie Day and Fun Dog Show celebrating responsible dog ownership. Dog competitions, promotional awareness stands and stalls, cafe and tourist shop. Parade of Pets As Therapy Dogs. For details of the parade please contact Ann Shaw Voluntary Area Co-Ordinator. Email: shaw.ann12@gmail.com
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Sunday 3rd July 11:00 am til
The Labrador Rescue Trust
Dog Show and Fun Day
New Lodge Farm,
just off the A43 at Bulwick
Northamptonshire
Dog Show and Fun Day in aid of The Labrador Rescue Trust New Lodge Farm, just off the A43 at Bulwick. Stalls, crafts, demonstrations and lots of classes for dogs of all shapes and sizes from 1100 For further details please contact: Shirley Smith Tel: 01780 450820 email: shirley.smith@labrador-rescue.com
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Sunday 3rd July 12 noon- 4:00 pm
The Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows
Lakeside Festival
Kirk Hallam
nr Illeston
South-east of Derbyshire
UK
The Friends of Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows is a group of local people who aim to protect and enhance the lake and meadows and wildlife at Kirk Hallam, near Ilkeston. They are celebrating with the Lakeside Festival--with a theme of animals, wildlife and the natural world. We invite many different animal charities to hold stalls, free of charge.
Birds of prey, David & Valerie Chant will be bringing their thrilling collection of impressive birds. Wildlife Workshops are also returning this year, bringing exotic animals from Chinchillas and Hamsters, to Lizards, Snakes, and Tarantulas.All of the animals have been rescued and chosen for their ease of handling and placid nature.
For those of a more crafty nature there will be several stalls offering the chance to make glass window decorations, printmaking, and woodworking.
This year instead of the Climbing Wall we have booked a Circus Skills workshop, have a go at juggling, Stilt walking, Poi, Plate spinning, and Unicycles.
Refreshments will available from the Veggie Van and music is provided by Peter Cooke .
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Sunday 3rd July 12 noon- til
Animal Rights Gathering-- Planning Meeting
Veggies/Sumac Centre.
Nottingham, UK
Planning Meeting for upcoming Aniaml Rights gathering. (The AR Summer Gathering will be held Friday 5th to Monday 8th August, near Northampton. Details on website link below)
If you want to get involved in helping to plan the gathering, there will be a planning meeting on Sunday 3rd July at Veggies/Sumac Centre.
If you're interested, please get in touch. Animal Rights Coalition . Ph: 07899 775493
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Saturday 3 July 2:00 pm- 4:30 pm
-Wonderful Wings-
Explore the Wildlife of Shinewater Park
Open to everyone. Join us for a short walk to discover the wildlife in the meadows and lakes of Shinewater Park. We will play games to help us discover more about the park, hunt for minibeasts in the meadows and have fun making some dragonflies to take home.
Contact on day of event 07512 802177. This event has been organised as part of East Sussex Council’s Interreg IVA 2 Seas 'Accessing the Countryside Project’ For more information please visit: www.accessingthecountryside.eu Suitable for families and children accompanied by adults, activities are aimed at children aged 5-12.
Path suitable for pushchairs. Joint event with East Sussex County Council Countryside Management & Community Engagement Team. Dogs must be kept on leads. No toilets available on site. Footpaths are accessible to wheelchair users. Eastbourne Uno (1 & 1A) bus stops outside main entrance. See stagecoach website for details. Hampden Park rail less that one mile away. Meet at the Shinewater Park main entrance, Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne. Grid Map Ref: TQ 616033, BN23 8DU. FREE EVENT - No booking necessary
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Monday 4th July 6:30 til
Sheffield Animal Friends Vegan Meetup
The Blue Moon Cafe near:
Sheffield Cathedral
Church Street
Sheffield S1 1HA, United Kingdom
SAF meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6.30pm at the Blue Moon cafe by the Cathedral. Come along to meet us and help make plans for the coming month. For more information about the group, email us: sheffieldanimalfriends@gmail.com
Sheffield Animal Friends is an animal rights group based in Sheffield, and active across South Yorkshire and beyond. We do weekly stalls and demonstrations against the fur/vivisection/meat/animal entertainment industries. We also promote veganism through info stalls and food give aways to raise awareness of it’s many benefits for people, planet and animals as well as arranging social events to go out for tasty vegan food!
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Tuesday July 5th 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm
CAPS Circus Demo
Outside the Great British Circus (WD4 8RE)
Hunton Bridge, A41 exit 20, M25
exit 20, M25
Watford, Hertfordshire UK
Please go along & join the protest if you can! Protesting the use of TIGERS, CAMELS, HORSES, LLAMAS, PONIES and other animals in the circus.
CAPS: Working for a world without cages. CAPS is a leading animal protection charity campaigning against the use of animals in entertainment. http://captiveanimals.org
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Tuesday 5 July 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm approx.
An Evening with Nightjars
Stedham Village Hall
MIDHURST
WEST SUSSEX
GU29 0PS
Discover more about the nightjar, one of Britain’s most mysterious and enigmatic birds. The evening will start with an indoor session to learn some of the life history and folklore surrounding these extraordinary creatures, followed by a short drive to the site to listen for their haunting churring song as dusk settles, and if we’re lucky, see their graceful courtship display. Iping Common, near Midhurst. Meet at Stedham Village Hall. Sorry no dogs. Toilets at Village Hall.
Members/concessions £8.Non-members £10. Booking essential please ring 01273 497561 or e-mail swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk
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Wednesday July 6th & All 7 days a Week 10am -6 pm
Stray Aid Adoptions
East Pasture Farm
Coxhoe, Durham
DH6 4EJ.
Our aim is to provide practical help and information on stray, lost or abandoned dogs and cats across County Durham. Open 7 days a week from 10-6pm, or ring 0191 377 2415. The Rehoming Centre is open 10am - 6pm seven days a week. The dogs are not available for viewing after 6pm in summer. If you are visiting in the hope of finding a new pet please help us out by printing out and filling form on website.
Stray Aid's tombolas are proving so popular that we are running out of prizes! Tombolas are an important source of income for the charity but we urgently need donations of soft toys and toiletries. We are currently recruiting volunteers to be trained as crew for our new animal abulance. See website.
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Wednesday 6th July Evening hrs
Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards
Union Grand Lodge
London, England
Compassion in World Farming will hold its annual Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards at the Union Grand Lodge in London on Wednesday 6 July 2011. The event awards food companies making positive steps towards higher farm animal welfare standards, attracting huge brands such as McDonalds, Hellmans, Mr Kipling and all the major supermarkets in the UK.
The evening will be hosted by TV chef and farm animal welfare advocate, Paul Merrett. Paul will be joined by other celebrity guests who will present awards and motivate the audience to continue its good work for farm animals in the UK.
For more information, please visit www.compassioninfoodbusiness.com
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Wednesday 6th July 8:00 pm - til
Derby Animal Rights Meeting
The Flowerpot,
23-25 King St,
Derby DE1 3DZ.
A compassionate group set up to address the issue of animal rights, protection and welfare. If you feel passionately about the rights of animals or would like to find out more about the group then come along to one of our meeting or contact us.
Website is http://www.derbysabs.org/ Email derbyar@wildmail.com D.A.R.
c/o Lush Derby, Level 1, West Mall,Westfield Centre, Derby
Meet to network activities, as a social gathering and to discuss current campaigns on 1st, 3rd (and 5th if there is one) Wednesday of the month at 8pm at The Flowerpot, 23-25 King St, Derby DE1 3DZ.
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Wednesday 6th July 7:00 pm
Garden Birds and Illustrated Talk - Graham Bell
Berwick Community Centre
Palace St East
Berwick upon Tweed
Northumberland TD15 1HT
An Illustrated talk on Garden Birds: Identifying, Encouraging and enjoying them. Wednesday 6th July 2011 at Berwick Community Centre, starting at 7pm. Tickets £5.00 including light refershements. Tickets can be obtained from the shop, kennels, fundraising volunteers or for further information please contact 01289 306299.
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All through UK Week
Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary at West Runton
~Open Days~
Hillside Sanctuary
Hall Lane, Frettenham
Norwich
NR12 7LT UK
Visit us at Open Days at our West Runton Sanctuary. Most of our adoption animals live at Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary at West Runton and if you have adopted Candy Floss, Dennis, Felicity or La Vizelle you will be able to visit them at their home in Frettenham. See website for further information. Aniaml friendly cafe on grounds.
Hillside Animal Sanctuary was founded in 1995 to help and campaign for animals in need' and most importantly, to bring public awareness to the millions of animals suffering every day in the intensive factory farming industry. We have given sanctuary to 300 horses, ponies and donkeys, most of our residents have been rescued from the farming industry.
Dogs are welcome too (on a lead pls). To find us at Frettenham from Norwich outer ring road take the B1150 towards North Walsham. After 4 miles you will see The White Horse Public House on the right. Take the next turning left into Hall Lane and Hillside is the first turning on the left. For Bus Services between Norwich and Frettenham telephone Sanders Coaches on 01692 406040 or 01692 406020 for up-to-date services and times
Phone: 01603 736200 Email: contact@hillside.org.uk
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Thursday 7 July 6:30 pm- til
Brinsley Animal Rescue Workday
Brinsley Animal Rescue
69 Hobsic Close
Brinsley Nottingham
NG16 5AX
Brinsley is a non-profit dedicated to caring for animals. Our primary mission is to relieve the suffering of animals and birds. Many of the animals that come to us are simply ’surplus to requirements’ from the meat, dairy and egg industry.
Because such animals are deemed unprofitable then it is our aim to take them on and find them loving homes in which they can enjoy the retirement they deserve.
Nottm AR has regular work days - fence building, staining, aviary building, mucking out, rabbit run building and more. Fortnightly, alternately on Thursdays or Tuesdays. Transport may be available from Beeston or Nottingham - call Lee 07599 282851 .
Contact the group for shared transport. Visit http://brinsleyanimalrescue.org/
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Friday, July 8th 10:00 am- 12:00 noon
Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter Coffee morning
Hawthorn Lane
Newland
Near Malvern
Worcestershire
WR13 5BD
In aid of the Shelter at the Guildhall in Worcester. Further info: tel://+01905+831651
Email w.a.r.s@btconnect.com
This enclosed field, with beautiful views of the Malvern Hills, is now home to about twenty seven dogs in a purpose-built kennel block and has now completed a cattery unit with 12 pens. The dedicated staff and their team of enthusiastic volunteers ensure that all the dogs and cats are given individual attention with lots of exercise and love.
The Shelter officially opened its doors to abandoned and stray animals on 9 April 2001, 18 years after the Charity was set up. http://www.wars.org.uk/
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Friday, July 8th 6:30 pm- 7.30pm
Anti-Greyhound Racing Demo at Poole Stadium
Poole Stadium,
Wimborne Road, Poole,
Dorset, BH15 2BP
South West England
Weekly Anti Greyhound Racing Protests outside Poole stadium, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BP.Every Friday, come rain or shine, 6.30 - 7.30pm outside the entrance to the stadium (behind Barclays building and the train station).
Come along and help us campaign against an industry that kills approximately 15,000 dogs a year. See www.greyhoundaction.org.uk for more ugly truths.All welcome-always pleased to see new faces. Email s_l_abbott@yahoo.co.uk for more information.
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Friday 8th July 8:00 pm
An evening with the Irish Sopranos
Supporting Irish Guide Gogs for the Blind
Barrack Sqaure Ballincollig
Cork, Ireland
A spectacular evening with the Irish Sopranos takes place on Friday the 8th of July at Barrack Sqaure Ballincollig. This seated event will support four charities including Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. The event starts at 8pm and tickets cost €25. The event is being organised by Brian Long and for more information please see the poster below or call the fundraising team on 1850 506 300. Seelct food & beverage at event.
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is a national charity dedicated to helping persons who are blind or vision impaired or families of children with autism to achieve improved mobility and independence.Website http://www.guidedogs.ie/iopen24/
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Saturday, 9th July Day hrs
Greyhound Rescue Wales Meet and Greet
Morrisons Super Market,
Azalea Road
Rogerstone
NP10 9SA
Meet and Greet at Morrisons Super Market, Rogerstone.01633 892846 or 01633 612053 or 07855 739 224. email enquiries@greyhoundwelfare.org.uk
A place to promote Events in Wales where hounds are featured or present or where funds are being raised on their behalf http://www.greyhoundsinwales.moonfruit.com/#
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Saturday, 9th July 10:00 am–4.30 pm
PAH Blackwood M&G
Four Paws Animal Rescue
PAH Blackwood M&G
South Wales
We are a small independent registered charity based mainly in South Wales, who rehome throughout the UK. Please note we don't have a rescue centre and use a network of foster carers.We are a small independent charity who try to help any animal in need - those that are unwanted or in danger. Primarily, however, we tend to take in and rehome dogs, which is where our expertise is.
However, when we do receive cats and other small animals we may enlist the help of other more specialist rescue organisations if we can't rehome them ourselves. We pride ourselves in a non-destruction policy. As far as possible we try to foster dogs in a home environment where they can be assessed and cared for without the stresses of kennels. We are always looking for volunteers if you would like to come along and lend a hand or two.
Tel: 07538 398319. Please call between 10:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. The phone 7 days per week.
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Ongoing
Irish Blue Cross
Low cost neutering scheme
The Irish Blue Cross
15A Goldenbridge Ind Est
Tyrconnell Road
Inchicore, Dublin 8.
The Irish Blue Cross runs a successful all-year-round low-cost neutering scheme that is now operated in-house at our Inchicore small-animal clinic. Hundreds of pets go through our scheme annually at just one-third of the normal cost. The popular welfare scheme greatly reduces the level of unwanted litters of kittens and puppies. Website is
The Irish Blue Cross provides an evening mobile clinic service for needy pet owners throughout Dublin. The busier-than-ever mobile clinic service attends ten weekly destinations and is dependent on the goodwill of volunteer drivers, helpers and vets. At least 17,000 treatments and vaccinations are carried out at the mobiles each year. The service is intended for genuinely needy pet owners unable to afford private veterinary fees.
Saturday 9th July & Sunday 10 July 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Leicester/Nottingham Promotion & Awareness Event
with Companion Dog Show!
Rempstone Steam and Country Show
Turnpost Farm,
Wymeswold
Held in the heart of the countryside on the Leicester/Nottingham border, this well established show has everything for a wonderful family day out. Working steam engines, traditional crafts and vintage cars to name but a few.
Working Steam Engines, Vintage Cars, Traditional Crafts, Fairground, Children's Entertainment, Countryside and Conservation area, Trader's Stalls and Farmer's Market, Companion Dog Show, hundreds of exhibits. Plus Arena Events all day.
Licensed Bar and a wide variety of food vendors.
Many stands and stalls including the Pets As Therapy stand where you have the chance to meet local volunteers and their wonderful PAT dogs. For further information please contact Ann Shaw Local Area Co-ordinator at ann.shaw@live.com Learn more abouthis wonderfu org. Visit http://www.petsastherapy.org/
Pets As Therapy is a national charity. It is unique in that it provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools & variety of other venues by volunteers with their own friendly, temperament tested and vaccinated dogs and cats.
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Saturday, 9 July Gates open at 1130 am dog show starts at 1pm
Live Bands from 6pm
Pheonix Animal Care Charity Dog Show
and Poorly Paws Family Fun Day
Eaton Manor Rugby Football Club,
Nutter Lanes,
Wanstead,
London, E11 2JA
Poorly Paws and Pheonix Animal Care Family Fun Day and Charity Dog show
All money raised will be going to animal charitys in the uk to help unwanted sick or old pets.Enter your dog into the fun charity dog show . There will be 15 classes that you can enter you much loved dog in . £2 per class all money raised from the show will be donated to Poorly Paws by Pheonix Animal Care (PAC)
Arts and craft, animal companies and rescues Stalls, PAT animals and Horses on the day, bouncy castles, face paining, filly licenced bar and BBQ plus much much more for the family . Live bands in the evening from 6PM .We are still Looking for volunteers and there is some stall place still available please call or email us for further details, www.pheonixanimalcare.com www.facebook.com/poorlypaws
pheonixanimalcare@hotmail.co.uk poorlypaws@live.co.uk 07527196209
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Saturday 9th July 11:30 am til
Fun Dog Show for the RSPCA
Cambridgeshire UK
The event is being held in conjunction with the Shelford Feast's Beer Festival on July 9th, 2011 starting registration at 11.30 am.
There is going to be lots of entertainment for dogs, children and adults alike with some demonstrations on obedience and the like throughout the day.
FUN FUN! There will be a number of classes including obedience and "Rescue Dog of the Year" as well as a number of 'novelty' classes such as waggiest tail, fastest recall and best child handler, that ensure that all dogs can enter no matter what age/ breed/ or personality!!
Each class will have an entry cost of £1.50volunteering If you want to come along bring your dog and enter them into the show then please do!! All money raised will go to helping animals in the local area! Please check out the website as details will be posted here: http://www.rspcacambridge.org.uk/show.html
If you don't have a dog still come along as it will be a fun day for all. please invite EVERYONE you know. The more people we reach, the more money we raise and every little helps :) Email toni497@hotmail.com
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Saturday July 9th 11.30am - 4:00 pm
Puppies and Pimms Family Day Out
Canine Partners
Training Assistance Dogs for people with Disabilities
Canine Partners National Training Centre,
Mill Lane, Heyshott,
Nr Midhurst,
West Sussex GU29 0ED (0DF for sat navs)
See our dogs, puppies and partnerships at their home from home and see our training facilities in this beautiful part of West Sussex. This year we are changing to a weekend and a full day which will be the 9th Julyheld at the Heyshott National training centre. There will be lots to see and do on the day including:
• Live music
• Demonstrations from our team and their amazing dogs
• A dog show – bring along your dog and enter our fun competitions
• A kid’s zone, including face painting, colouring competition, quiz and lots more.
• Stalls selling local crafts
• Canine Partners merchandise and competition stalls.
• Bouncy castle
• Ice creams, refreshments and BBQ
• Cake stall
• Introduction tours around our facilities
• Pony rides
• Caricatures
There is an entry fee of £1 per Adult and 50p for children, with all monies going straight back to the charity. It will be a great day out for family and friends and we pray for good weather. Contact Name: Libby Mauchlen Contact Number: 01730 716 013 Contact Email: fundraising@caninepartners.org.uk
We really hope you are able to join us – we are sure it would be worth a journey and if you know of someone local let them know. We can certainly provide posters if you are able to advertise the event locally for us.
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Saturday, 9th July day
The Labrador Rescue Trust
Meet up at the Medstead Show
The Village Green,
Medstead,
near Alton
The Labrador Rescue Trust will have a Merchandise/information stand.
For further details please contact: Jen Richardson.email: jen-lrtc@hotmail.co.uk
The Labrador Rescue Trust was originally set up towards the end of 1988 by a number of Labrador enthusiasts who care very deeply about the well-being of the breed. The organisation was initially known as Labrador Rescue (South West) and was granted charitable status in February 1993.
Although based in the South West of England, the Charity has been granted National Status by the Charity Commission as we would help a Labrador in need from any part of the United Kingdom, if necessary.
We now have over one hundred voluntary Helpers covering the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, parts of the Forest of Dean, Herefordshire, Bristol and Bath as well as the adjoining parts of Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Northamptonshire.
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Saturday, 9th July gates open 11:30
CHARITY FUN DOG SHOW & FAMILY FUN DAY
Eaton Manor Rugby Football Club
Nutter Lanes,
Wanstead, London, E11 2JA
Poorly Paws and Pheonix Animal Care Family Fun Day and Dog show. All money raised will be going to animal charitys in the UK Saturday 9th July 2011, gates open 1130 am dog show starts at 1pm Enter your dog into the fun dog show . There will be 15 classes that you can enter you much loved dog in . £2 per class.
county/area: Greater London
Arts and craft , animal companies and rescues Stalls, PAT animals and Horses, Dog display teams on the day , bouncy castles, face paining, fully licenced bar and lunch along with live bands plus much more for the family.
We are still Looking for voluneters and there is some stall place still available please call or email us for further details .
www.pheonixanimalcare.com www.facebook.com/poorlypaws
pheonixanimalcare@hotmail.co.uk
poorlypaws@live.co.uk 07527196209 07879644372
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Saturday 9th July 2:30 pm -til
Nantwich Family Fun Day,
FUN DOG SHOW NANTWICH, CHESHIRE
Barony Park,
Nantwich, Cheshire
Fun Dog Show will take place at the Nantwich Family Fun Day, Barony Park, Nantwich, Cheshire. Registration is before 2:30pm and dog show commences at 3pm.
Entry is £1:00 per dog per class with all proceeds going to the
Sandbach Animals in Need
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Saturday 9 July 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bat Walk - Lewes Watch Group,
Lewes Railway Land
Hopefully we'll have someone from the local Bat Group along to tell us all about these fascinating flying mammals. Please bring any bat detectors you may have, although some should be available to use on the night. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Well behaved dogs on leads only. Suitable for sheelchairs. Contact on day of event 07505 562635. Booking essential and no more than one adult to each child please.
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Saturday, 9 July 9:00 am til
Work & Play Dog Day
SuffolkFood Hall
Peppers Lane,
Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2AB
Entry free (donations to Blue Cross) Sheepdog trial, gundog scurry, rally-o, flyball demo, agility demo and have-a-go, fun scurry, fun dog show etc. Also stalls and good food! Bring your four-legged friends for a fun day out! (01394) 283254
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Sunday, July 10th 9:30 am- 12:30 pm or adt session available
Hens for Pets Courses
Brinsley Animal Rescue
69 Hobsic Close
Brinsley
Nottingham
NG16 5AX
Hens for Pets will be running 2 chicken keeping courses here at Brinsley Animal Rescue. A morning session (9.30 til 12.30) or an afternoon session (1.30 til 4.30). The cost of the course is £15 per person (or £25 for couples or £40 for families). The course will cover the special needs of ex-battery hens as well as the overall care of hens. All proceeds from the course will be donated to our rescue and help with the cost of rescuing more hens.
Hopefully our next ex battery rescue will be 9th July so people attending the course will be able to see our latest little ex bat girls fresh from their caged, pitiful existences.
Hens for Pets will also have products available to purchase for all your hen keeping needs. To book onto the course please get in touch with us at http://brinsleyanimalrescue.org/contact/ https://www.hensforpets.co.uk/contact
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Sunday, July 10th a.m. start
Canine Capers Day
Dollar Park
Camelon Road
FALKIRK, FK1 5SQ
Is your dog, the most handsome in Falkirk? the best biscuit catcher? tremendous at tricks? then get them down to the Park this July for the annual Canine Capers event. Free competitions, great prizes and rosettes for participants & champions! And walk with your dog!
Boxer Welfare Scotland will be there . Look at their photos from last year. Beautiful!
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Sunday, July 10th 10.00am- 4.00pm
Cinnamon Trust @
Townsend Vets Open Day
Townsend Veterinary Practice
168 Birmingham Road
Bromsgrove. WorcestershireB61 0HB,
Cinnamon Trust Information will be available at this open day in Bromsgrove. There will be a chance to meet the staff along with stalls, a BBQ and pet portraits. Held at the practice, 168 Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove. Cinnamon phone: 01736 757 900
Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved, much needed companion animals. A network of 15,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. We keep them together - for example, we’ll walk a dog every day for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage, etc.
Website is http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/home.php
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Sunday, July 10th 10 am - 6:00 pm
Seaside Science at the Scottish Seabird Centre
The Harbour,
North Berwick
EH39 4SS
(Seaside town in East Lothian, Scotland)
The award-winning, five-star Scottish Seabird Centre is encouraging visitors to get scientific with a summer programme jam-packed with a whole host of activities for people of all ages. Seaside Science will take place from 10am to 6pm daily, with interactive activities and adventures focusing on wildlife migration, environmental issues and climate change, all included in the entry price to the Discovery Centre and FREE for members.
All activities have limited spaces and an admission ticket does not guarantee a place at any event. Early arrival is recommended to avoid disappointmen. Entrance cost to the Centre: Adult £7.95, Child (ages 4-15) £4.50. Entry is free to Members and membership costs from just £1.42 per month. For further information Tel: 01620 890202. The Harbour, North Berwick, EH39 4SS. Telephone: +44(0)1620 890 202
This wildlife attraction with something for everyone: Discovery Centre, boat trips, and café overlooking the sea and North Berwick beaches. http://www.seabird.org/home.asp
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Sunday, 10 July 10:30 am- 3:30 pm
Fun Dog Show
In aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind
Wadswick Country Store
Box,
Nr Corsham, Wiltshire
Fun Dog Show proceeds in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. Wadswick Country Store, Box, Nr Corsham, Wiltshire A great day out for all the family lots to see and do and BBQ.
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Sunday 10th July 10:30 a.m.
Lluest Horse and Pony Trust
Mountain Trail Ride and Walk for Charity
Lluest Horse and Pony Trust
Llanddeusant
North Wales, UK
Riders and Walkers Come and join us for the horses! Leave from and return to
Lluest Horse and Pony Trust, Llanddeusant . Lunch available when you arrive back.
One route for riders and another for walkers and dog walkers.
**Riders leave with a guide at 10.30am (approx: 3 hour ride)
**Walkers and dog walkers leave at 11.30am (map provided and distance optional)
Riders should be experienced and horses reasonably fit for the mountain terrain.
£10.00 for riders £5.00 for walkers and dog walkers.
Free entry into our raffle when you register on the day.
Any questions please call Emma on 01550 740661 or email lluestmanager@hotmail.co.uk
Come and have fun and meet and make new friends!
See directions on how to find Lluest, situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacon National Park:
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Sunday, 10th July 10.30am - 5.00pm
North West English Springer Spaniel Fun Day
Lower Withington Village Hall and Adjoining field
Cheshire SK11 9DY
*Fun Dog Show - 14 Classes
*Gun Dog Scurry
*Have a Go Agility
*Fly Bowl *Fastest Recall *Dog grooming *Help with Training *Stalls and Tearoom *
All Welcome! Fun afor all.
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Sunday, 10th July a.m. start
The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust for Children and Donkeys
Leeds Summer Fair and Fun Dog Show
Leeds
West Yorkshire,
England
EST Leeds Summer Fair is a great day out for the whole family! With arena displays, trade and craft stands, delicious food and drink, children's entertainment and our 19 gorgeous donkeys, there really is something for everyone. There is fun dog agility all day and a dog show with lots of fun classes. Well-behaved dogs on leads are allowed.
Kindly sponsored by Adam Fox, Master Farrier DWCF - farrier to EST Leeds' donkeys.
1. Best Pedigree
2. Best Mongrel
3. Most Terrific Terrier
4. Best Trick
5. Best Veteran
6. Best Puppy (4 – 12 months)
7. Best Rescue Dog
8. Dog the Judge would most like to take home
9. Waggiest Tail
10. Best in Show (The Winners of Classes 1 – 9 qualify for Best In Show)
£1.50 per entry, prize for the winner and rosettes to third place. Dog Show starts at 12pm. Entries on the day. Fun Dog Agility will run from 11am to 4pm. £1 per round, prize for each completion. Dogs must be on a lead. Please note, well behaved dogs on a short lead are very welcome. Please clean up after your dog! http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=223324424361255
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Sunday, July 10 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Impawtant Pups Rescue----- Pet First Aid
Egginton Memorial Hall, Egginton, Nr Burton-on-Trent,
Just off A38
South Derbyshire, England
Learn how to perform CPR and practice it on a Resuci dog, know how to manage wounds and broken bones until you can get your best friend to the vets.
A raffle will be held where you can win treats for your doggy best friend! Complimentary homemade cakes and refreshments will be available.
Payment can be made by paypal or cheque, please contact us on impawtantpups-rescue@yahoo.co.uk to check availability as places are limited on this event .
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Sunday 10 July 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
British Birds of Prey
A chance to get up close and personal with our native raptors. Learn about their special adaptations for hunting, the challenges they are facing and their importance in the food chain. Have your picture taken with an Owl, a Hawk or a Falcon and see them in action right in front of you.
Meet at Tilgate Park Nature Centre (in the Shetland Pony paddock).
Cost: £4 per adult/£2 per child under 16 (paid on entrance to paddock).
No booking required. Call 01293 550730 or 07788 101544 for details.
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Sunday 10th July 2:30pm - 4:30 pm
Wildlife Safari - Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadows
Meet at Blunts Wood Crescent car park, Haywards Heath,
Opportunities to discover and learn more about the insects and associated wildlife hidden within the “forest” of grasses and flowers as we explore the meadows and hedgerows within this ancient landscape. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. Unsuitable for wheelchair access. No toilets.
Meet at Blunts Wood Crescent car park, Haywards Heath, Grid Ref: TQ 318247, nearest postcode RH16 1NE.
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Sunday 10 July from 3:00 pm
Not In Our Town-AD-International
Raising Awareness About Animals in Traveling Circuses
The Railway Hotel
Southend, Essex
Not In Our Town is a campaign set up by artists in the Southend area to raise awareness of the suffering of wild and domestic animals used in travelling circuses.
Enjoy a host of bands as well as a short talk by ADI’s campaigns manager Alexandra Cardenas (at 7.30pm). Entry by donation.
Where: The Railway Hotel, Southend, Essex. The district is situated within the Thames Gateway on the north side of the Thames estuary 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest leisure pier in the world, The Southend Pier.
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Ongoing
The Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Collection Boxes
LSPCA
Ispca National Animal Headquarters: 1890 515 515
Our Society now have official counter top collection boxes to help us raise much needed funds. If anyone is interested in taking a box, you can contact our number which is 087 6883333 or email us at lspca@hotmail.com for more info and we will be happy to help!
Once again, thanks to all who contribute to our Society. We are a voluntary organisation and every cent raised goes towards the sick, stray and abandoned animals in Co. Laois.
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Ireland National Horse Amnesty Programme Launched
Dublin SPCA calls for support
Dublin SPCA
Mount Venus Road
Rathfarnham,
Dublin 16, Ireland
Dublin SPCA calls for suppport from Department of Agriculture, Local Authorities, Welfare Groups, Horse Industry, Vets and Concerned Citizens for the National Horse Amnesty Programme.
The National Horse Amnesty Programme, an all-Ireland initiative devised and led by the Dublin SPCA, was launched by Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Gerry Breen, in the Mansion House March 25th 2011. Designed to address the ongoing equine crisis in Ireland, the National Horse Amnesty Programme will provide a service whereby horse owners in trouble can seek advice and support in dealing with unwanted equine. The amnesty aims to reduce the numbers of horses ending up in unregulated sales, such as Smithfield, and prevent the unnecessary suffering that many animals are forced to endure.
“The National Horse Amnesty programme is designed to encourage horse owners who are no longer able to care for their horses to seek help and advice from the Dublin SPCA .
This represents a major shift in the Dublin SPCA service from fire-fighting to proactively working with horse-owners and concerned citizens to assist the animal before it is too late. With this programme we can assist the animal before it suffers through starvation, injuries or lack of veterinary care or finds itself being sold on at unregulated markets or to unscrupulous dealers.
The Dublin SPCA will be setting up a dedicated phone number where owners can ring in confidence and discuss their situation, an Amnesty Liaison Officer will assist them in the next steps. The Horse Amnesty telephone number is 01-4994747. This will include, providing support to the owner to hold on to the animal while endeavoring to find an appropriate homing opportunity, taking in the horse, finding a suitable foster home for the animal if owner is under temporary pressure but feel that he / she will be able to take ownership of the horse again in the future. Dublin SPCA will co-ordinate this activity and identify and vet potential adopters as well as liaise with other welfare groups who have capacity to take in some horses.
For more information and learn more about how to help, contact the National Horse Amnesty Programme by emailing info@dspca.ie or telephone 01-4994747. Dublin SPCA website is http://www.dspca.ie/
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Sunday, 10th July 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
A Prayer for the Animals
Join others who would like to observe a moment of prayer for the precious animals. We are requesting prayers from 5-6 pm. Wherever you are, if you can observe a moment for the animals who need us...that collective energy will surely grow and bring light to our cause to love, assist and help them from any and all suffering.
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Click on Dolphins to hear "One Love."
United Kingdom Week for the Animals is for Everyone!
30 June- July 8, 2012
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