On Tuesday 3rd January an ad. appeared on freecycle Wimborne (not freegle Wimborne) offering labrador puppies. This is a scam, have nothing to do with it. It has been reported to the relevant authorities.
The running took a setback when I was recently diagnosed with shin splints. However, after a month without running, I am pleased to say that I managed to compete in and complete the BUPA Great South Run yesterday in Portsmouth. … Continue reading →
Last Sunday June and Bill Adams hosted a ‘Garden Gallery’ where many framed pictures were for sale in their garage and garden with excellent refreshments for the browsers and buyers. The marvellous sum of £500 was raised! Thank you so much. Next … Continue reading →
Building and Buttons, that is! Building work is under way at Helen’s House. Can’t wait to see what’s happening. Photos to come soon. Buttons? Some of our ‘crafty’ volunteers have a plan to make decorative offerings for the Christmas Fair. … Continue reading →
Met some lovely doggy people at the collection in Ferndown today - chatted up a potential volunteer! NewDog was so well-behaved doing his ‘Aren’t I cute and unbelievably lovable?’ act. The Red Arrows flew over in celebration (twice!) Glad we weren’t out yesterday, we’d have … Continue reading →
Just checked in on Waggies facebook page. We have 262 friends. Of course it’s not really about numbers but about support for our work. Many fundraising ideas in the pipeline - Skittles and Auction Nights are booked in and plans are afoot for … Continue reading →
… is the name we have chosen for our Animal Rescue Centre. It is named after Helen Lathwell, who very sadly died four years ago. She was ‘the perfect volunteer’. Helen was a volunteer at our little shop in Walkford … Continue reading →
We received news today that our Planning Application has been successful. There are so many people over so many years who have worked towards and contributed to this day. It is a tribute to every one of them that we … Continue reading →
Tuesday 28th was the last day for for submissions to the Planning Dept. at Poole (again!). Our petition was delivered in good time – over 1000 signatures to add to the letters of support sent previously. A great piece in … Continue reading →
The takings from the Dog Show have finally been totalled – we’ve been waiting on the result of the Silent Auction – and we raised just a little under £2900. A fantastic effort by everyone on a not-too-wonderful day for … Continue reading →
