Dumfriesshire & Cumbria Greyhound Rescue

Events 2008

Home
Guid Nychburris Parade
About DCGR
Dog of the Month
The Homeless Gallery
Katy's Diary
DCGR Kennels
FAQs about Greyhounds
Events 2008
News & Stories 2008
News & Stories 2007
News and Stories
Dogs Welcome
Links
Contact DCGR
Membership Application Form 2008/09
Greyhound Merchandise
Greyhound Merchandise - Gifts
Donate
Sponsor a Kennel
Sponsor a DCGR long term foster dog
Sponsorship & Gift Aid form
The Homed Gallery 2008
The Homed Gallery 2007
The Homed Gallery 2006
The Homed Gallery
Christmas Show 2007
Your letters

Confirmed events for 2008 as at 2nd July 2008
 
Further events will be added as they are confirmed - please keep checking this page for updates.
 
May we remind all DCGR members that responsibility and liability for your dog/s at any event you attend with DCGR, lies with you the owner.
 
Tip to members - if your dog is not an 'old hand' at attending events then he/she might be nervous at first and may even try to slip his/her collar. Not all our homed dogs are used to large crowds and lots of other dogs, so give them the chance to meet and greet slowly, don't force them and most importantly watch them for signs of stress! If stressed your dog may try to escape and if it's collar is not tight enough it will! Be vigilant and aware of your dogs needs, as much as we appreciate our members attendance at events and help with fund raising, your dogs welfare is of prime importance. If you do attend a few events you will find that your dog, if nervous at first, will soon begin to enjoy the socialising and greeting old 'friends' - as you can witness when Roma and Magic meet!

caravan1.jpg
Come and see us at an event in our DCGR caravan
caravan2.jpg

February
 

Monday 11th

Talk by Graham on Greyhound Rescue to Dumfries Rotary (pm)

Tuesday 12th

Talk on Greyhound Rescue by Graham (a.m.) to the Dalry Good Neighbours Club.

March
 

Wednesday 5th

Talk on Greyhound Rescue by Al and Graham at the AGM of  the RSPCA Northumberland West, Hexham, 7.30pm.

Friday 21st

Quiz night and raffle in aid of DCGR at the Spinners Arms, Cummersdale, 8.00pm start, all welcome. For further information please contact Donna Roberts on 01228 599304.

Saturday 22nd

Meet a Greyhound Day, Carlisle City Centre, 10.00am til 4.00pm

April
 

Saturday 5th

Have a professional 10" x 8" photograph taken of your dog/s (all breeds) at Rockcliffe Village Hall, 09.00am till 4.30pm, cost £30 all profits to DCGR. Phone Al on 01228 674127 for your appointment.

Thursday 10th

Talk to Gelston W.I. by Graham - 7.30pm

Sunday 13th

Great Wee Scottish Walk, Dock Park, Dumfries - one of our members, Susie Donaldson with her greys Bongo and Kenny, has entered for the walk, with all the sponsorship money she raises being donated to DCGR. If you would like to sponsor Susie please get in touch with our Treasurer Margaret Hill or even better come along on the day with your greyhound to lend support! The walks starts at 11.00am.

Saturday 19th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Barrow in Furness Town Centre, 11.00am till 4.00pm

Saturday 26th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Stranraer (on paved area next to WH Smiths), 11.00am till 3.00pm.

May

 

Saturday 3rd

Penrith Town Centre - Meet a Greyhound Day, 10.00am till 4.00pm

Saturday 3rd
Sunday 4th
Monday 5th

Meet a Greyhound Weekend, Kirroughtree Forest Visitors Centre, Nr Newton Stewart. 11.00 am onwards.

Saturday 10th

Lockerbie Town Hall, Meet a Greyhound Day, 11.00am - 3.00pm

Tuesday 13th

Talk on Greyhound Rescue by Graham to the Dumfries Retired and Independent Ladies Club - a.m.

Friday 16th

AGM, Longtown Memorial Hall, Longtown, 6.30 for 7.00pm.

Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th

Gretna Gateway Village, Gretna. 10.00am til 4.00pm

Saturday 24th &
Sunday 25th

Meet a Greyhound weekend at the Cream of Galloway Ice Cream Visitor Centre & Restaurant, Nr Gatehouse of Fleet. 10.00am till 4.00pm both day.

Sunday 25th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Caldbeck Craft Shop, Caldbeck Nr Carlisle. 11.00 till 3.00pm

Monday 26th

Upperby Gala, Hammonds Pond, Upperby - 2.00pm til 5.00pm

Saturday 31st

Meet a Greyhound Day, Newton Stewart (at car park on riverside), 11.00am till 3.00pm

June

 

Saturday 7th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Castle Douglas (at main car park, top of King Street), 11.00am till 3.00pm.

Saturday 7th

Longtown Gala, Primary School Field, Longtown. 12.00 till 4.00pm.

Saturday 7th

Caton Gala (Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria), 11.00 am till 5.00 pm - if any members are able to attend this event please let Al know on 01228 674127.

Saturday 14th

(am) - Kirkudbright Jazz Festival, Kirkudbright

Saturday 21st

(pm) - Guid Nychburris Day Parade - Dumfries

Saturday 21st

Meet a Greyhound Day, Gatehouse of Fleet (at car park near to river), 11.00am till 3.00pm.

Saturday 28th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Dumfries Town Centre, Dumfries, 10.00am till 4.00pm.

July

 

Saturday 5th

Wetheral Animal Sanctuary, Nr Carlisle. THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED BY THE ORGANISERS

Saturday 12th

Moffat, by the Ram, Meet a Greyhound Day, 11.00 - 3.00pm

Sunday 13th

Presidents BBQ, Waterbeck - members only, times to be confirmed.
The President is aiming for 100 dogs this year! But he would like to remind all who intend coming that you do so at your own risk, and please ensure that you keep your dogs under your control at all times, as this is a private party and there is no insurance in the event of a mishap.
 

Friday 18th

Meet a Greyhound Day/Can Collection, Moffat Co-op, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Saturday 19th

Meet a Greyhound Day/Can Collection at Moffat Co-op, 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Saturday 19th

Moffat Gala Parade (walking section) 12 midday onwards - Moffat Town Centre -
Cancelled – organisers refused DCGR permission to take part!

Saturday 19th

The Cumberland Show, Rickerby Park, Carlisle 10.00am till 4.00pm

Saturday 26th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Kirkudbright (at the Harbour Square), 11.00am till 3.00pm.

Sunday 27th

Moffat Annual Garage, Garden and Car Boot Sale. DCGR will be setting up stall in the garden of September Cottage, 2 Beechgrove, Moffat (One of our members). If you are looking for some really good bargains, come and see us.

Sunday 27th

Moniave Horse Show, Moniave Nr Dumfries. 10.00 am onwards.

August

 

Saturday 2nd

Dumfries Agricultural Show, Park Farm, Dumfries, 10.00am onwards

Saturday 2nd

Gatehouse of Fleet Gala - time to be confirmed.

Wednesday 6th

Meet a Greyhound Hour, Castle Carrock Summer Group, Castle Carrock Primary School, 10.00 am till 12.00 noon.

Saturday 9th

Dalston Agricultural Show, Nr Carlisle, 10.00am onwards.

Sunday 10th

Border Gathering - Park Farm, Dumfries - time to be confirmed

Saturday 16th &
Sunday 17th

Galloway Country Fair - St Anne's Bridge, Nr Moffat

Monday 25th

Bewcastle Show, Bewcastle Nr Carlisle - 12.00 til 4.00pm

Monday 25th

Keswick Agricultural Show, Keswick, from 10.00am.

Saturday 30th

Moffat Agricultural Show (please note change of date and venue from 23rd August), Kerr Park, Beattock Road, Moffat, 10.00am till 4.00pm.

Sunday 31st

Meet a Greyhound Day, Paws by the Lake, Waterhead, Ambleside , LA22 0EZ, 11.00 am till 3.00 pm.

September

 

Sunday 7th

Annual sponsored walk - Talkin Tarn, near Brampton, 11.00am

Saturday 13th

Yarrow and Ettrick Pastoral Society Show, Philiphaugh Estate, Selkirk, from 11.00 am.

Sunday 14th

Meet a Greyhound Day, Caldbeck Craft Shop, Caldbeck Nr Carlisle. 11.00 till 3.00pm

Saturday 20th

Langholm Agricultural Show, 11.00am onwards.

October

 

November

 

Sunday 2nd

Meet a Greyhound Day, Carlisle Race Course - times to be confirmed.

December

 

For more information on our events programme please contact:
Graham on 01387 760577
or for general enquiries:
0845 3451148 (Lo-Call) or 01228 674127
 

Or email DCGR

To contact us tel: Arthur on 0845 3451148 (Lo-call) or  Al on 01228 674127
 
Registered Charity Number SCO32858. All photographs on this site are the property of DCGR and may only be reproduced with our permission.