| The
Lorna Doone Sponsored Fancy Dress Ride:
Sunday, June
7th, 2009
Starting at Scobhill Gate, Brendon Common, near Lynton. Approximately
10 miles of varying terrain. First horse out 10am; last horse at 11.30am.
To download ride forms & info go to www.foxhunters.net/exmoor
A donation will be
nade to The Brooke Hospital for Animals from the proceeds of this event.
Fun
Dog Show:
DOG DELIGHT
AT CULVERCLIFFE
Culvercliffe,
by Minehead Harbour, was the perfect setting for The Brooke Hospital for
Animals 'Dog Show' on Whit Sunday, May 24th. The weather was glorious,
possibly a little hot for some of the dogs, who had persuaded their owners
that it would be a fun day out for a good cause and provide a good walk
for them along the sea front as parking was limited.
Over 160 dogs were entered in various classes ranging from the 'waggiest
tail' to 'the six lovliest legs'. Both dogs and owners enjoyed the day,
all behaving very well and leaving the grassy site free of all litter
for which the organisers were grateful.
The Brooke Hospital for Animals Exmoor Group would like to thank all the
owners and dogs who came to support this first time event, to West Somerset
Council for use of the land, to Mr John Gage of Glenmore Road Veterinary
Clinic for his expert judging and to Alcombe Pet Foods for generously
donating the prizes.
Show organiser, Meg Sunningdale said "A 'Dog Agility Display'
was an exciting attraction for the many spectators and my especial thanks
go to Julie Dare and her team of expert dog handlers. Spectators were
encouraged by Julie to put their own dogs over the ladders, through the
tunnels and to leap over obstacles. Well done all you dogs!"
The Brooke Exmoor Group Co-ordinator, Rita Tremain added "We
have never put on a Dog Show before and it was a resounding success. The
proceeds will help to finance vets and animal hospitals in Africa and
Asia to help sick and injured working animals which in turn will benefit
the animal owners and the local economy."
This enjoyable afternoon
made about £700 for The Brooke.
Next
events:
8th
August
12th
December
Bric-a-brac
fairs at the Methodist Hall, The Parade, Minehead.
Watch
this space for more details and other events. We will be running another
hunter trial in the autumn.
Some
of our successful fund raisers in 2008 -
Sunday,
September 7th, 2008
Pick-A-Fence
Hunter Trial:
BRAVE COMPETITORS DEFEAT THE WEATHER!
No-one believed me when I said the ground at Treborough would withstand
the rain - and it did!
Over 100 competitors braved the rather blustery start to the day, and
after a few showers the sun finally shone on the event and everyone had
a fantastic day raising over £1100 for The Brooke.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers and sponsors, without whom none
of this would be possible.
A
great day out and made £1100 for The Brooke
Advent
Fair :
Saturday
November 15th, 2008
Over
£900 raisedMany
thanks to all who came.
2010 dates -
13th March
14th August
11th December
Bric-a-brac fairs, Methodist Hall, The parade,
Minehead. |
