Dumfriesshire & Cumbria Greyhound Rescue

29th August 2010 FUNDRAISING Following the item on Newsnight (BBC 2  - 26th August), DCGR would like to assure our members and supporters that we do NOT engage in employing a third party  to fundraise for our charity – otherwise known as “chugging”.  DCGR relies on our many Meet a Greyhound Days and other fundraising events “manned” by our volunteers to raise cash and as at present we do not have paid employees or premises, everything goes to the welfare of the greyhounds in our care. Any surplus is invested in a “kennel account(s)” where our long term aim is to have a dedicated centre of our own.  A visit to News and Stories - any listed year - will show how we are out in all weathers to raise funds for these magnificent animals. DCGR are delighted to announce that John Smith and Sue Williams of Singleton Park Care Home, Courance, Dumfries have kindly agreed to sponsor our annual Ceilidh at Locharbriggs Social Club on Friday 17th September to the tune of £250. Singleton Park is a privately owned recently refurbished Care Home and is situated on the outskirts of Dumfries on the A701 within 5 acres of land in an elevated position offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. We are extremely happy to welcome John and Sue as supporters of the charity. Further sponsorship is still available – further details can be obtained from Margaret at 01387 760577. TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM GRAHAM/MARGARET AT 01387 760577 – TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT, ORDER YOURS NOW. Johnny Urgent appeal for a home for Johnny Click here to find out more about Johnny Click here for the latest website update Make a donation now - just click on the Paypal Donation link below and donate as much or as little as you want, every penny really does count! If you are making a donation in memory of Jason Wood or indeed anyone else, please tell us this on the second page of Paypal by clicking on the link that says - Add special instructions to the seller - tell us who the donation is in memory of and add anything else you wish to say, we will then add all such donations with your comments, to our new Donations in Memory Of page.  Thank you If you want to pay for items already purchased through DCGR please use the Buy it Now button instead. Thank you

Charity Number SCO32858

Forthcoming Events   Monday 30th August (Bank Holiday) Meet a Greyhound Day, Keswick Town Centre, 10.00am till 4.00pm & Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th September Meet a Greyhound Day, Houghton Hall Garden Centre, Houghton Nr Carlisle, 10.00am to 4.00pm