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Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and a staggering £1200 was raised for charity! Janet Crofts, a representative from the Cambridge branch of The Parkinson's Disease Society visited Redgates on Sunday 8 November to receive the big cheque.
Redgates would like to thank the following people for their help in making this match so successful:-
Graham
Taylor is inviting the agility people to join in with his festive New Years Eve fundraising
event Cool Agility for the Hot 100, in aid of the RSPCA.
He said, 'Some agility elders may remember my first RSPCA rescue dog Bomber Bates. My current rescue, Geronimo Bates (20 months) joined us from the RSPCA Worcester, and is showing such great promise that I thought it would be nice to try to raise some funds for the RSPCA to say thank you for the great job they're doing across the country. With your help, we can raise the RSPCA profile within the Agility community, generate some welcome funding and enjoy some good agility.'
Graham has gathered some rather nice goodies to attract your support . Each day there will be a draw at The Hot Hundred 30 & 31st December 2007. See the Agilitynet Show Schedule page for more information.
The grand prize will be an amazing hamper filled with goodies, biased towards agility. If enough items have been donated, there may be several draws each day! Thus far the prizes include:-
All the gathered goodies will be listed here. The prize fund is expected to grow as we build up to New Year.
To take part in the lucky draw, please print your name and a contact telephone number on a £5 note. Cheques should be made payable to RSPCA Worcester. Please do not send cash through the post. You can hand your contribution to Graham Taylor personally or send your cheque to him at RSPCA Festive Fund Raiser, 2 Medley Grove, Leamington Spa, CV31 2GA.
RSPCA Worcester and Mid Worcestershire Branch, registered charity number 205930.
Once
again The Kennel Club has given us permission to distribute 'I've Qualified for Crufts' car
stickers which are available a breed shows but not - or at least rarely - at agility trials.
They are free to anyone who has qualified for Crufts next March whether it be in agilty,
obedience, flyball or breed etc.
If you would like to claim your certificate, just send us a self-addressed, postage paid envelope - at least 6in square - and we will post your certificate to you. Although we cannot guarantee exactly when you will get your certificate due to the national postal strike and local problems with the sorting office in North London, it should reach you before Crufts starts!
If you would like to make a small donation to The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, your generosity would certainly be appreciated. It is a great cause which is making a difference for dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives and the promotion of support dogs - all of which give dogs healthier and happier lives.
Just send either a cheque made payable to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (not Agilitynet), postal order or cash along with your sae to Ellen Rocco, Agilitynet, 38 Northolme Road, London N5 2UU. We will pass your contribution on to the KC and keep you up to date with the total donated. Last year we collected more than £100 for the Trust. Let's do better this year!
If
you are not going to Caerphilly on the Sunday, 14 October 2007, why not come to a very friendly
fun dog show near Gloucester, taking place to raise money for the Breast Cancer Campaign as
part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You don't need to pre-enter, just turn up on the day. It
is basically for Starter dogs and for those who want to gain experience in the agility ring.
There will be two agility rings, with classes such as Combined Grades 1-3 Agility and Jumping, Junior Agility and Pairs Jumping. As well as agility, there will be novelty and three obedience classes. All money raised from the event will go direct to Breast Cancer Campaign, so we hope lots of competitors will come along!!
The show will be held in Eastington, nr Stonehouse, Gloucester. For further details and directions, please find the schedule on
www.colliewobblesagility.org.uk, or please contact Rachel Williams direct on WILLRE@wiltscoll.ac.uk for further details.Rachel said, 'We are hoping that it will be a cracking day out. We would love you to be part of it, too! We've had lots of support already from companies such as Genesis, Tuffstuff and Norton Rosettes. Thank you to all. Hope to see some of you there!'
Show Report - It was a fantastic day and we had a diverse range of people attend the show with their dogs. We had over 190 dogs entered, entering the agility, obedience and/or the novelty classes. We made over £1600 for the Breast Cancer Campaign charity which is fantastic, and even better, Abbey National have said that they will double it, so our final total stands at over £3,000! I'd like to thank everyone who made it such a successful event, and a special thanks to the judges and the Colliewobbles Agility ring parties, who allowed the day to run so well. It was amazing!
Bethany Passey, her boyfriend Craig and her dogs Dex and Floss will be taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge on 16 June in aid of Heart Research. The challenge involves walking 26 miles over three of the highest peaks in Yorkshire. This is the 11th year of the Three Peaks, however the first for them!
They would greatly appreciate any offers of sponsorship - every little helps! Anyone who'd like to sponsor them should email bethany.passey@hotmail.co.uk. Or for more information visit
www.heartresearch.org.uk/three_peaks.htm
Update… We did it!
We completed the challenge in 10 hours 50 minutes, raising just over £500 including matched giving from National Grid plc for Heart Research. The walk was much tougher than I had imagined, especially after all the rain we'd had in the run up to the event.The walk wasn't very dog friendly and, after lifting two muddy dogs over numerous styles and walls, we were all wet and filthy! I'm really proud of the dogs (and us, of course.) It was a tough day, and in true collie style, Floss wanted to play with a ball when we finally got back to the caravan! It didn't take them long, however, to curl up in a corner!
MacMillan
Cancer Research was there for Carl Stretton and his family when his Mum was dying from cancer
and wanted to spend her last days at home. They sorted all the medical provisions out,
generally bossed his Dad around and did a totally professional job at a difficult time.
Having done a few fundraising events Carl has decided to go one better this year and cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats in 12 days between 5-17 September.
Carl said, 'I am no sportsman and so I have been training hard but it will definitely be a challenge.'
Anyone who wishes to sponsor Carl online can do so by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/bae_lejog or catching him at shows where he will have sponsorship forms.
Thank you from Carl
I would like to say a big thank you to Barry, Shelley and the Norfolk and Coltishall clubs for their help and generosity in helping me raise over £200 towards my Land's End to John O' Groats cycle ride. The proceeds will go to MacMillan Cancer Relief. Thanks also to Christine Brown and Simon Chandler who, along with me, judged three pay on the day classes which went to into the donation bucket. It really goes to show what a generous lot we Agility folks are. The kind remarks I have been given will help to keep me going at the low times of the 1000 mile journey, I have been quite overwhelmed by everyone's support. Catch me at the shows if you want to make a donation or go online to www.justgiving.com/bae_lejog
As
you may have seen on the news, the charity Support Dogs has been severely affected by the
recent floods in Sheffield. Not only did the premises suffer over four feet of flood water but
a wall surrounding the nearby Forgemasters factory collapsed causing structural damage to the
charity's Head Quarters. No staff, clients or dogs were injured during the destruction.
Staff were able to remove all dogs from the premises yesterday lunchtime but were then unable to return to the centre having to leave their own vehicles to the forces of nature. Inside the building the ground floor is a scene of devastation with everything hit by flood water and tens of thousands of pounds of fundraising merchandise ruined.
Support Dogs give very valuable assistance to people with disabilities and train dogs to give alert to epileptic owners. Agilitynet fans can donate on-line at www.support-dogs.org.uk. Thank you. Chrissy Walker 4Paws
In
two weeks time exactly, Peter van Dongen will be walking 130km in the Namib Desert, in Namibia
(Africa) to raise money for Dogs Trust! He will be walking up to half a marathon's length per
day for seven days in a row at daytime temperatures of 35*C, with freezing nights and without
any comforts. He will sleep in simple tents and have no running water for the entire week!
Peter has already raised £2,500 and would like to increase this still. Every penny raised will go entirely to Dogs Trust as he has paid for the trip myself.
Peter has been walking many miles per week to get himself properly prepared for this trip and feels fit and ready now! All who sponsor him will get an invite to the post-trek evening talk and photo presentation as well.
If you feel you can help a little bit, please either send cheque to 25 Tolsey Mead, Borough Green, Kent TN15 8EQ, made payable to Dogs Trust, or go online to www.justgiving.com/namibiatrek .
Janine
Harvey, the Agility Club Awards Secretary, is cycling 34 miles for charity... again. On Sunday,
15 July she is cycling from Haywards Heath to Hove on the Capital to Coast Charity Bike Ride.
She said, 'Whilst I know that this will be an incredible challenge for me, it will also be a great experience. The beautiful English scenery, winding country lanes and the sea air aren't the only reasons that I am taking up the challenge. I will be raising funds for Capital to Coast which supports four worthy charities to help children and adults with learning and physical disabilities and Cystic Fibrosis: Norwood, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, the Down's Syndrome Association and Southern FM's Help a Local Child.
You can help Janine make a difference by sponsoring her to take part in this great event. It is her fifth year, and so far she have raised £4,000+. Your gift will be hugely appreciated and make a difference to those in need. There are many ways to make a donation:
Why not join Janine on the ride? You can find out more information and register by clicking on www.capitaltocoast.org.uk or by calling tel. 020-8420 6944. It's only £20 for the full 60 mile ride or £15 for the 30 mile ride, if you register before the event.
Thanks for helping me help others – we'll let you know how she gets on!
Thank you so much for sponsoring me for my bike ride on 15 July.
I was dreading it as the weather forecast was typically rain and more rain! But it was hot - and sticky! Found it quite hard this year as I wasn't able to do much training because of the weather, and vowed 'never again' when I got back to Hove, but I will probably do it just one more year.I was whacking down the hills, freewheeling at 20mph and the lycra-clad lovelies still whizzed past me! Even so, I did it in 3.25 hours cycling time and will have raised over £800 with your fantastic support and sponsorship. Thank you so much.
If you have promised to send me some money, it would be great if you could send it to me - cheques made payable to Norwood - or via the website below as my page will remain open for a couple of months. (30/07/07)
Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs will benefit from this evening.
Tickets cost £12.95 each. Please make cheques payable to Pauline Barr and enclose a SAE to: Pauline Barr, 18 Spencer Road, Long Buckby, Northampton NN6 7YP.
Enquiries please phone: tel. 01327-842900
Vicki
Blackshaw will be running the London Marathon for Hearing Dogs for Deaf people on 22 April. She
started running for charity back in 2005 with a 5km Race for Life event. Before she knew it,
she was running the Half Marathon at Silverstone last year when she raised over £570 (incl Gift
Aid) for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. 
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help reach this goal, Vicki is offering to make simple web sites in return for an agreed amount
of sponsorship, so if anyone wants a personal web site about their agility dogs please go check
it out! She will be offering this service until the start of July as that's when all the
sponsorship money has to be in by. See
www.giruffdesigns.co.uk
for details.
If
anyone would like to sponsor Vicki, her official page can be found at the following address:
http://www.justgiving.com/vickiblackshaw, or you can send donations to the
Wisbech
Veterinary Clinic where she works. The postal address is 26 Nene Parade, Wisbech, PE13 3BY.
Please make cheques payable to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
As
Pete Clinch turns 40 at the end of March, he decided to mark the occasion by running the London
Marathon on the 22 April ! He and his wife Jill have rehomed four dogs from The Blue Cross so
this was this charity he chose to raise money for.
Pete and Jill rehomed their first dog Bumble (Fumbly Bumbly Bee), a GSD X from The Blue Cross, in 1993 and then discovered agility. She was a wonderful dog, winning Jill out of Elementary and Starters and becoming a great Novice dog winning many trophies. She qualified for three ABC finals and won at Olympia in 2000.
Their second Blue Cross dog was Pepper (Pesky Pepper Pot), a black lab cross. She loves her agility and soon became Senior, as well as qualifying for five ABC finals. She regularly represents The Blue Cross in the Rescue Dog Agility team at Crufts, Discover Dogs and the Wag & Bone Show. At 11 years old, she's still fit and well, enjoying her agility just as much as ever.
Blue Cross dog number 3 is Murphy (Mighty Murphy Smurf). A large, handsome tan crossbreed, he is Pete's jogging partner and makes running look so effortless! He has the most wonderful temperament but doesn't quite see the point of agility, so Pete is going to run him in Grade 1 where hopefully the simple flowing courses will allow him to enjoy himself more.
Sonny (Honey Sonny Bun) arrived from The Blue Cross just after Christmas and has settled in fine. He's a real mixture of breeds and colours. He's doing well at Obedience club and Jill will start agility training with him in the Spring. He's a very happy chap and seems very keen.
If you would like to sponsor Pete, you can do so on-line on the charity website. www.justgiving.com/pclinch Or you can find him at the following shows with his sponsorship form and collection tin. Letchworth (Good Friday) Easter Celebration, Ardingley (Sunday) and both days at Spring at Shuttleworth.
Footnote: Thank you to everybody who sponsored me
or supported my stall at the Barking Mad show - thanks Den and Niki - in my fundraising efforts
of my Marathon run for The Blue Cross. I completed it in four hours 56 minutes and, although my
feet have suffered, I will never forget the atmosphere. It was a great day with brilliant
weather for the spectators, but far to warm for the runners, especially when I chose to run
dressed as a Dalmatian! I will let you know the amount raised when all the moneys been
collected. Thank you again.
Margaret
Goulden of Smugshots tells us that she listens to her local radio station
Pirate FM. They have the
Hairy Fairy who grants wishes. You send yours in and wait.
She had a call this week yesterday from Pirate to say her wish had been one of the ones chosen. Margaret did an interview with the station - we're sure it wasn't as bad as you say - but admits to waffling! She said that her wish was that the Hairy Fairy would go to the RSPCA at St. Columb, Cornwall with a load of goodies and toys for the dogs in the rescue centre.
After her wish was read out on air, Sue the owner of Bonnie's Pet Shop in Callington, heard it. She decided to help and contacted her suppliers who donated goods. The shop gave things and their customers gave what they could so animals will have a better Christmas! It just goes to prove that there are still good people out there!
A merry Christmas to all.
A total of £38.77 was collected at the Godmanchester Limit Show at the UK Arena on Saturday, 18 November. Many thanks to Val who went around with Pudsey and friend (a money box bear) and to all the competitors who contributed to the Children in Need collection.
The Chiltern Inter-Club Agility Match took place on Saturday, 21 October at G&M Growers (Biggleswade, Beds.) to raise money for the forthcoming Children in Need Charity. BATS had previously hosted the event in 2003 and 2004 but after a gap in 2005, Letchworth decided to revive the event this year.
Participating Clubs were BATS, Letchworth, Redgates and Watford. On average there were 110 dogs competing from each Club that ran over the 12 classes - Nursery, Allsorts, Elementary, Starters, Novice and Open in both Jumping and Agility.
Everyone who had entered had been eagerly watching the weather forecast for days which at the start of the week had forecast a very wet day indeed. For the organisers, this was disappointing news after all of the lovely weather we had experienced in the previous three weeks of October.
The first classes were due to kick-off at 9.00am and wouldn't you know it, right on cue, at 9.00am sharp – it rained. It was wet enough to make the Judges change into their wet weather gear but thankfully it was fairly short lived. Following one more short shower, the good weather returned and everyone enjoyed a warm, sunny afternoon.
The work load was spread by each Club running a ring for half a day and the whole day was run in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. And yes, it did remain friendly despite the undercurrent of Club competing against Club for points.
At then end of each class, the points were calculated and results placed on the bulletin board outside the Secretary's tent. Right from the start it was clear that it was going to be a 4-horse race.
Apologies to those who thought we had returned to the Dark Ages! By that, I mean the time before electronic timing when a good old fashioned stop watch was used. Yes, it would have been nice to have the luxury of electronic timing but, as the whole idea was to raise as much money for charity as possible, Letchworth felt that the cost was too high. And at least the stop watches didn't breakdown, fail to start or fail to stop.
We also managed to get through the day without the aid of a PA system. Jill Acton kindly brought along a megaphone which sufficed and, if it didn't, we just shouted – and not one person missed their run due to not hearing us!
By the time the last two classes were due to start there were only 15 points between BATS, who were in the lead, and Letchworth chasing them. There were mutterings about Letchworth members seeking out the BATS members and knee-capping them in order to stop them from taking a greater lead but, as we thought this would be against KC Rules and Regulations, we decided against that course of action!
By 4.00pm the last class had finished and everyone gathered round for the final presentations and the all important Match result. BATS had won the trophy in the previous two matches. They kindly brought along the trophy on Saturday – and took it home again!
The final results were
It would be really good if we could keep this match going each year, and we really wouldn't be offended if one of the other clubs want to host it next year – if only to see if we can get that trophy away from BATS!
Thank you to everyone that came along and supported the event. At present we haven't counted the final pennies, but we raised approximately £900 for Children in Need.
Congratulations to everyone for whom the day was special in one way or another. There were a few 'first clear rounds' gained as well as a few 'first placings.' It was a pleasure to have provided a day that will remain memorable for all those people.
Teresa McAteer
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Friday, 22 September Shelley Stevens is doing a sponsored tandem paraglide in Tenerife,
where she now lives. She hopes to raise money for K9, her local animal refuge which is
run solely by volunteers and funded by donations. They receive no official funding at
all.Shelley will be taking off from over 800m for a 30 minute glide, down across the borough of Adeje, across the main motorway and down onto the beach - hopefully! She said, 'I know I'm mad. Why I didn't just suggest a sponsored walk or something beats me!' She continued, 'I know most of you are all already involved with giving money or time to animal charities back there in the UK, but if anyone is able to spare any sponsorship money for our four legged kiddies here in Tenerife, it would be most appreciated.' For more information on the work we do at K9, you can go to www.k9tenerife.com. The site does still need some serious updating. but Shelley & Co. are trying 'to drag it into the 21st Century!' There is also a membership part on there if anyone wants to join that. If anyone would like to sponsor Shelley, email her on Shelleystevens2005atyahoo.co.uk (Replace the word at with @) with your pledges.) |
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Her sister Sammie has kindly agreed to collect the money from people at any shows where she is competing , but Shelley can let you know how you can pay it if you are not going to be at the same shows. Thank you all very much in advance.
Earlier
this year Peter van Dongen went on an expedition to Norway See, doing a week long 'Husky
Trek' Arctic Dog Sledding Challenge! It was a great challenge, a great effort and a great
success, raising over £7,000 for 'The Blue Cross' animal charity! After the trek he decided
that it had been such a worthwhile thing to do that he shouldn't stop there and he started
thinking about a new challenge. Well, now he has! He is doing an expedition in Namibia (Africa)
in May 2007 to raise funds for the Dogs Trust animal charity.
It's a Desert Trek challenge and it requires him to walk about 130 km in one week through the oldest desert in the world. The Namib Desert is an unforgiving place, extremely dry and arid, and even in the late autumn /early winter time when he'll be going. The daytime temperatures will rise to +35*C, whilst the night time temperatures will drop to below 0*C!
He
will be travelling through the desert and via canyons and finally walk towards the infamous
Skeleton Coast. It will not be a holiday but a physical and mental challenge, for which he will
be in training over the many months before the trip. During the trip, he hopes to see lots of
beautiful landscapes, amongst which the highest (red) sand dunes in the world, but also amazing
wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, klipspringers, baboons and with a bit of luck lion
or even cheetah! One animal he hopes not to come across, however, is the Black Mamba, a
poisonous snake which the locals call the 'one cigarette snake', as, when you're bitten, you'll
have time only for one more cigarette! It promises to be an interesting and rewarding, but at
the same time difficult challenge.
About Dogs Trust
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity and last year cared for over 13,500
stray and abandoned dogs through its nationwide network of 15 Rehoming Centres. During 2006
they will be opening a further two rehoming centres, one in West London and one in Glasgow,
which will hopefully enable them to care for many more dogs in the years to come. Dogs Trust is
working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of
unnecessary destruction. They believe no healthy dog should ever be destroyed and that every
dog should have a chance to lead a happy and healthy life in a loving home. For further
information about Dogs Trust please go to their website at
www.dogstrust.org.uk
Pete
says, 'As a vet I am is very much involved with the care and treatment of pets each and every
day of my working life. I work closely with several animal charities on a daily basis and find
raising money for them a worthwhile cause. I already support Dogs Trust, sponsoring one of
their dogs called Ginger, but thought they could do with a bit of extra help.'
'As an animal lover I have always wanted to go to Africa and see some of the wildlife in person, so when this trip came up I just couldn't resist. The trip seems a real challenge, whilst being wonderful in every way.'
But... I would also like to raise a lot of money for Dogs Trust in the process. I have funded the entire trip myself, so every penny raised in sponsorship money goes completely to the charity! I would like to ask each and everyone of you to help, by sending me a cheque for as little or as much as you feel able to donate. Every little bit helps of course. Please send cheques, payable to Dogs Trust, to: Pete van Dongen, 25 Tolsey Mead, Borough Green, Kent TN15 8EQ, Great Britain.
Alternatively, you can donate money on-line, at www.justgiving.com/namibiatrek This has the added benefit that it's easy, quick and safe! On this web site you'll also find some photos of Namibia. You can also donate some money whenever you see me at an agility show in the next few months. Please dig deep and help me to help Dogs Trust!!!
After the event Pete has promised to write a full report about his experience, with photos of course. Let's hope we can all help 'Dogs Trust' to continue to care for as many pets as possible for a long time to come!
Thank you
to everyone who entered the charity quiz at Thames and congratulations to the overall winner,
Mark Douglas from Flying Circus Agility. The total amount raised for the TDTC charities was
£110.
The quiz was devised by Andrew Dicker who promises to make it a bit easier next year.
Tiebreaker = 71,565
On
Sunday, 16 July 2006 Janine Harvey is cycling 30+ miles (again) from Handcross to Hove on the
Capital to Capital Charity Bike Ride.
The beautiful English scenery, winding country lanes and the sea air - not to mention cycling up Devil's Dyke - aren't the only reasons that she's taking up the challenge. She is raising money for four worthy charities to help children and adults with learning and physical disabilities including Norwood, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Down's Syndrome association and Southern FM's Help a Local Child.
Janine said, 'Whilst I know that this will be an incredible challenge for me, it will also be a great experience. I have so enjoyed completing this ride for the last three years, I just had to do it again! Please can you help me exceed the £1,245 I raised last year with your tremendous support and sponsorship.'
You can make a difference by sponsoring Janine. Your gift will be hugely appreciated. To make a donation send a cheque made payable to Norwood or ring tel. 020-8420 6944 and donate over the phone with a credit or debit card. Alternatively, visit Janine's web page on www.justgiving.com/janineharvey2006 to make a donation online. This was very successful last year - and thanks for all your comments! Also of course, you can see her at shows between now and July 16, and just throw your money at her!
Why not join Janine on the ride? You can find out more information and register by clicking on www.capitaltocoast.org.uk or by calling tel. 020-8420 6944. It's only £20 for the 60 mile ride from London to Hove or £15 for the 30 mile ride, if you register before the event.
Karen
Stanbrook is raising money for the Meningitis Research Foundation by organising a Guinness
World Record 60 Weave Challenge at the Wallingford Agility Show.
The format for Saturday, 22 April is for handlers to have two timed attempts at the 60 weaves for a donation of, at least, £4 between 1.00 - 3.30pm. The fastest three Small dogs and the fastest three Medium dogs will be invited back to try for the record attempt at 4.30pm. You will have two goes at the record. The fastest Small and the fastest Medium times will be submitted to Guinness to establish new world records, so do have a go.
On Sunday, 23 April the format will be similar. Between 9am and 12.00noon, handlers will be able to have two timed attempts at the weaves, again for a donation of at least £4 to the Meningitis Research Foundation. The fastest six dogs will be invited for the record attempt at 1.00pm.
Even if you haven't entered the show, you can try the 60 Weave challenge by entering your dog(s) NFC (not for Competition) in the show. Just email Wallingford Show Secretary Jacky Hutchinson on jacian@ntlworld.com with your details.
Wallingford would like to thank First Contact for providing the weaves and Taryntimers for providing the timing as well as those who are judging the attempt. Thank you to everyone else who has donated items that will be used as small gifts for the top 'weavers' and for the raffle and tombola.
Contributions the tombola will be gratefully received. Please bring them to the tombola stand (near the trade stands) at the beginning of each day.
Agility
handler Renée Patience is taking part in the Portsmouth Race for Life on 4 June 2006 to raise
money for Cancer Research UK and would really welcome your support. Race for Life is a race
designed for women only. It's 5km and takes place in various locations across the UK.
Agilitynet asked Renee why she is doing it?
And this is what she said.
'Well the answer is quite simple. I wanted to do something positive to raise money to help more people survive cancer. I can luckily say that no-one in my immediate family has ever had the disease, but my friend's wife got diagnosed with breast cancer last year. What they went through as family was heart-breaking. If me running 5km and raising a little bit of money to help find a cure and support other sufferers, then I'm all for it!'
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one day of my life, but the money that is raised, will help thousands of people and
provide support to their friends and family. Plus... it means that I have to go to the
gym and get fitter which can't be a bad thing. And maybe - and yes, it is a big maybe -
with all the training, I will be able to keep up with Kola this season in the agility
ring.' So if anyone out there could spare anything to sponsor her and help Cancer Research in the UK, Renée would be really grateful. Anything helps from 1p to whatever you are able to spare. As they say every penny counts! If you are able to sponsor her, it's really easy. You can donate on-line by credit or debit card at the following address http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/reneep All donations are secure and sent electronically to Cancer Research UK. If you are a UK taxpayer, just giving will add an automatic 28% bonus to your donation at no cost to you. Please join Renee in supporting Cancer Research UK and a fabulous cause! |
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Hi
everybody!
To all of you who have sponsored me for my upcoming 'Husky Trek' in Norway in less than three weeks time now! Thank you.
I am very excited about doing this arctic dog sledding expedition, hopefully enjoying this 'cool' adventure, whilst at the same time raising money for The Blue Cross. I have raised about £5,500 at this moment in time and am planning to beat the 6k mark. I have got my thermals and wet wipes ready, together with lots of other stuff I need out there.
I will be travelling about 250 km in five days, in the very northern tip of Norway, at temperatures of -5 to -35 degrees Centigrade! I will be looking after my own team of four Siberian Husky Dogs for the whole week. We will be sleeping in very basic cabins and might get to see the Northern Lights!
I
would like to ask those of you who haven't yet sponsored me if you can spare a small amount of
money - anything will help - to help me raise further funds for this fantastic charity. The
Blue Cross has 11 small animal adoption centres in the UK, caring for 6,000 pets a year, and
four small animal hospitals, seeing 80,000 cases a year, as well as two equine adoption
centres. Their costs amount to £11.5 million per year!
If you feel you can help, please send a cheque, made out to 'The Blue Cross', to the address below, or donate some money on-line, via the web site below!
Thank you very much.
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A
team of 27 dogs and owners from FRACAS and Dog Angels took part in a sponsors 'Agilitython' on
Sunday, 11 March, completing 1,111 obstacles to raise funds for The Chilterns Dog Rescue
Society. 
As
Colin Harpley explained 'There are important safety aspects to agility. It's important to know
what you are doing and young dogs should not take part in serious agility training until they
have finished maturing, both physically and mentally. They can still have a lot of fun building
the foundations though.' 
Sadly
agility dog Beanie didn't win the PAT Dog of the Year competition despite everyone's kind
votes, but Monica Dixon and Beanie had an absolutely wonderful time at the Awards Lunch at
Buxton on Sunday, 18 November 2007. Monica wrote this follow up report.
I
feel tremendously honoured that Beanie was even considered in such company and although
naturally disappointed not to win, I can well understand why. The other five finalists
(including Beanie) were all named 'equal runners-up' which was a nice gesture, and were each
awarded a certificate, rosette, a crystal trophy and a cheque plus some of the sponsor HiLife's
products which will be sent to us in due course.
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