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Greyhound Celebration Returns to Nottingham
Greyhound Celebration Returns to Nottingham
The Retired Greyhound Trust’s Great Greyhound Gathering is back for its fifth year.
Surrey,
Nebraska,
United Kingdom
(sardnews.org)
16/09/2011
The Retired Greyhound Trust’s Great Greyhound Gathering is back for its fifth year.
Hundreds of happily homed retired greyhounds and their owners will descend on Nottingham for the family fun doggy extravaganza this Saturday (17th September).
The Great Greyhound Gathering – the national dog show to celebrate greyhounds and the work of the Retired Greyhound Trust (www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk) – will take place at Nottingham Race Course, Colwick Park.
The Retired Greyhound Trust hopes this national show will help to find loving new homes for the many dogs in the Trust’s care around the country and also raise much needed funds.
Peter Laurie, Chief Executive of the Retired Greyhound Trust, said: “This is a celebration of all of the work that is undertaken by Retired Greyhound Trust branches across the country.
“We would like the Great Greyhound Gathering to raise awareness of the number of greyhounds we currently have in kennels and what great pets and companions they make.
“The show is a great opportunity for anyone thinking of getting a dog to come along and meet a greyhound and talk to lots of owners. Greyhounds do make fantastic pets. They are extremely placid and adaptable dogs and can live happily with children and other pets. They also make excellent companions for the elderly because they are loving animals who do not require large amounts of exercise.”
The show will see hundreds of greyhounds and dogs of all breeds showcased in front of Crufts judges Keith Thornton, Ann Raymond and Belinda Race.
The event will start at 10.30am (registration at 9am) with a host of activities, including stalls with dog goodies, archery and children’s entertainment and face painting. The winning design of the Retired Greyhound Trust’s national competition the Ultimate Dog Coat will also be unveiled for the very first time.
The Great Greyhound Gathering will be followed by a race night at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, Colwick Park, for a charity fundraising evening, with all proceeds going to the Retired Greyhound Trust.
Dave Baldwin, General Manager of Nottingham Greyhound Stadium, said: “We work extremely closely with the Retired Greyhound Trust to assist with the Great Greyhound Gathering and throughout the year work very closely with the local East Midlands branch of the charity. We are delighted to host a race night after the Gathering to raise funds for the Retired Greyhound Trust East Midlands and would urge anyone who would like a fun night out to come along and support this fantastic cause.”
Peter Laurie added: “The Great Greyhound Gathering and race night is our big event of the year. There will be something for everyone, so come along and support the Retired Greyhound Trust.
“The dog show has classes for greyhounds and other breeds, so get your entries in or just turn up on the day. All money raised at the event will help branches of the Retired Greyhound Trust across the country to care for greyhounds when they have finished their racing careers until we can find them new homes.”
If you would like more information on the event or adopting a retired greyhound, please contact the Retired Greyhound Trust, tel: 020 8335 3016.
Media Contact Details
Name: Helen Barklam
Company Name: The Retired Greyhound Trust
Telephone Number: 01772785392 or 07917 148900
Email: N/A
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