Greyhounds in Need (Anne Finch's Charity against atrocities in Spain inflicted on Greyhounds)

Nicky and Graham manning the GIN stall at the Surrey County Show

Sue, Coronation Street’s Jim McDonald, greyhound “Snoggy” (who is looking for a home) and Carol at the Prestbury Village Club Centenary Fun Day at Prestbury, nr. Macclesfield in Cheshire.

GIN volunteers at the Tatton Show with some of the greyhounds and galgos homed in Cheshire thanks to Sue, Phil and Carol

Audrey, Tracey and Geoffrey manning the GIN stall at the Datchet Village Fete

The GIN Dog House!

GIN Sponsored Walk at Hengistbury Head

Sue Sarney manning the GIN stall at the 1st Twyford Scouts Donkey Derby and Summer Fair in Twyford.

Keith, Mollie,GIN supporters and their dogs at the Burbush Hill walk in Dorset.

Fundraising Awareness Day - Manchester.

Christine and Paul at the ESK Show, Sussex.

Audrey with Quasi and Seren, Sian and Elloise with Scooby and Angelina with Tom at the Merthyr Tydfil Show.

Liz Mason took her galgos Sol and Dena along to Cleveleys Town Centre in Blackpool where Sue, Phil, Carol and their dogs had organized a Fundraising and raising awareness day for GIN - they raised £498.70!

Phil, Sue, Carol, dogs and supporters at the "Hair and Hounds" event at Wolstanton, Staffs. The salon's owner kindly invited us to bring our hounds along to the Salon for a day and generously donated the customer takings on that day to GIN ! along with sales of wonderful home made cakes and refreshments plus the takings on the tombola and sales of home made dog treats, a fantastic £683.11 was raised!

“The Cheshire Galgos” – Rasta, Tolo, Leia, Diana and Pado, doing their bit for GIN at the Lyme Park Dog Fun Day helped by John, Debra and Carol!

Sue with GIN supporters fundraising at Stockport Pets at Home

Carol and supporters at the Lyme Park Fun Dog Show

Emily, the Head Ranger at Lyme Park, with the overall winner of the show

Sue and supporters at the Greyhounds in Need Sponsored Walk - May 2009 - Hengistbury Head

Phil, David, greyhounds and galgos at The Great Northern Greyhound Gathering, Cheshire

The Great Northern Greyhound Gathering, Marbury Country Park, Cheshire

Forthcoming Events in aid of GIN

jump straight to this month's events

Helpers would be warmly welcomed at any of the following events for attending to the public, showing off their dogs, selling merchandise or bringing along any other fundraising idea appropriate to the event. We are always in need of supporters to share the load of ‘(wo)-manning’ the following events!

MORE HELP WITH FUNDRAISING MEANS MORE DOGS CAN BE SAVED!

How To Help Leaflet

Offers of help, specially accomplished fundraising events would be very welcomed! Street collections, (you need permission from your local council), coffee mornings, car boots, dog food collections at your local supermarket, these all help. If you are able to help and would like one of our fundraising packs please phone us on 01784 483206 or email us at info@greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Thank you for considering to give help.

Contact Carolyn at HQ on 01784 483206. For Dorset events, contact Sue on 01202-513000 (The GIN Shop, daytime). For Cheshire events contact Sue and Phil on 0161 6206094, for Worcestershire events contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395.

Monthly Drawing by GACI	Sunday Walk near Bournemouth	Sunday walks near Bournemouth. The walks are approximately 4 miles long and take around 2 hours. Please contact Keith and Mollie for more dates/details on 01202 723540 or 07957 295 120. Proposed dates for the walks are in 2009:- Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 13.
Monthly	Walk on a Sunday at Cosmeton Lake	Please come and join the Sunday monthly walks (last Sunday, every month) with dogs and supporters around Cosmeton Lake, Penarth. Contact Sarah Broughton on 02920 212592.
2009
4^th Jan 2009	Stockport Awareness Event	Fundraising and Awareness Raising Event at Stockport Pets at Home. The Store is situated next to the M60, and we will be there from 11am to 4pm. More Details from Sue and Phil on 0161 620 6094.
8^th Feb 2009	Manchester Dog Show	GIN has been invited to have a stand at the MYPETSTOP INDOOR DOG SHOW, to be held at the MYPETSTOP PET BOARDING AND CARE CENTRE, PARKWAY, DENTON, GREATER MANCHESTER M34 3SG ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8TH. MYPETSTOP is situated close to Junction 24 of the M60 (Denton Island) and their website is www.mypetstop.co.uk. The Dog Show is to be held in an indoor arena and greyhounds and galgos are very welcome. Please be aware, however, that there will be lots of other breeds of dog around. Entries will be taken from 10-30am and judging starts at 12 noon. There will be 4 pedigree and 16 novelty classes, as well as an obedience training area for your dog! Please contact Sue and Phil White on 0161 620 6094 for more information.
7^th Mar 2009	Bolton collection	Collection at Pets at Home, Horwich, Bolton. Contact HQ for more details.
7^th Mar 2009	Ealing Bazaar CANCELLED	GIN will once again be having a table at the popular Animal Welfare Bazaar, Victoria Room, Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, London, W5 2BY. For more information visit www.animalwelfarebazaar.info or contact us at HQ on 01784 483206.
8^th Mar 2009	Macclesfield Pets at Home	GIN will be fundraising and awareness raising on SUNDAY MARCH 8TH FROM 11AM TO 4PM at the Macclesfield, Cheshire branch of Pets at Home. The Store is situated at Unit 3, Lyme Green Retail Park, Brunel Road off London Road, Macclesfield SK11 0TB. Please contact Sue and Phil White on 0161 620 6094 for more information.
29^th Mar 2009	Greyhound Awareness Day	Sunday, 11am - 4.30pm, Greyhound Awareness Day. Wilmslow Garden Centre Come and meet greyhounds who are full of the joys of spring because they have homes and others who want to blossom into pets, having finished racing. Stock up on seeds and bulbs for the coming year and enjoy lunch at the on site cafe. Call Sue or Phil for details on 0161 620 6094.
8^th Apr 2009	Dorset Street Collection	Street Collection in Ringwood, Dorset. Helpers welcome please, with their dogs. Contact Sue at the GIN Shop on 01202 513000 for more details.
12^th Apr 2009	Awareness Day	Easter Sunday - 10am - 4pm, Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, Davenport Lane, Congleton, CW12 4SU. Come and meet some greyhounds who may help you keep an eye out for the Easter bunny at our Greyhound Awareness Day and learn how they make great pets. For more details please contact Sue or Phil 0161 620 6094.
19^th Apr 2009	"Scrufts" in Manchester	GIN has been invited to have a stall at the "Scrufts" Family Fun Day to be held at Mypetstop, Denton, Manchester on Sunday 19th April 2009 from 10am to 4pm. There will be a Fun Dog Show as well as other Charity Stalls and a visit from some of the donkeys at the nearby Donkey Sanctuary! Mypetstop is situated near to Junction 24 of the M60. Please ring Sue or Phil on 0161 620 6094 for more details.
2^nd May 2009	Hampshire Street Collection	Street Collection in Fordingbridge, Hampshire. Helpers welcome please, with their dogs. Contact Sue at the GIN Shop on 01202 513000 for more details.
2^nd May 2009	Cleveleys Awareness Day	10am-4pm - Come along and enjoy a day at the Seaside whilst supporting your favourite Charity! GIN volunteers will be fundraising and raising awareness of Greyhounds and Galgos in Need, in Cleveleys Town Centre, near Blackpool. Please ring Sue or Phil White on 0161 620 6094 for more details.
9^th May 2009	Sussex stall	GIN stall at the Plumpton College Fair, Sussex. 10am - 5pm. Helpers needed please. More information from Rita on 01323 833652.
9^th,10^th May 2009	Cheshire Thundersprint	Speedy bikes to help speedy dogs. We will be fundraising at the Thundersprint, a whole weekend of motorbike entertainment in the centre of Northwich, Cheshire including a unique motorbike sprint event. Free admission and free parking. For more information see http://www.thundersprint.com or phone Sue and Phil on 0161 620 6094.
16^th May 2009	Stafford Event	A "Hair and Hounds Day" at Chetwynd Hair Design, Wolstanton, Staffordshire from 10am to 3pm. Cakes, teas, tombola etc. More details to follow. Please contact Sue or Phil White on 0161 620 6094
17^th May 2009	Cheshire Show	"Fun Dog Show" at Lyme Park, near Stockport in Cheshire. More details nearer the time from Sue or Phil White on 0161 620 6094
17^th May 2009	Annual Sponsored Walk	Hengistbury Head will be held on Sunday 17 May at 11am. More details nearer the time from Sue North on 01202 513000.
1^st&2^nd June 2009	Worcester collection	Collection at Tesco's, St. Peter's, Worcester. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more information, times etc. Helpers needed please.
3^rd June 2009	Dorchester collection	Helpers are needed please at the Street Collection in Dorchester, Dorset. Sue from the GIN shop will be going along and would welcome some helpers (and their dogs) to meet the public and man the GIN table. If you can help, even for a short while, please telephone Sue on 01202 513000.
6^th&7^th June 2009	Manchester Fundraiser	GIN volunteers will be fundraising at the Morrison's Supermarket, Saxon Street, Denton, Manchester M34 3DS from 10am to 4pm. Anyone who could spare an hour to come along and help would be most welcome. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed. Please contact Sue or Phil on 0161 620 6094 for more information.
13^th June 2009	Cheshire Gathering	The Great Northern Greyhound Gathering, Marbury Country Park, Comberbach, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6AT. Following the success of last year's event, we are hoping that this year's Gathering of all our greyhound friends, including our special friends from the North West Branch of the Retired Greyhound Trust will be even bigger and better. For more details see the poster, or contact Sue and Phil White on 0161 620 6094 for more information.
13^th June 2009	Midlands stand	GIN stand at Rubery Fete, West Midlands. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more details. Helpers needed please.
20^th June 2009	Village Fair	12noon - 4.30pm - Englefield Green Village Fair 2009. We will once again have a stall at this very popular Village Fair. Please click here for more details http://www.englefieldgreenfair.co.uk/
20^th June 2009	Bromsgrove collection	Collection at Asda, Bromsgrove. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more details. Helpers needed please.
20^th June 2009	Wraysbury Fair	2pm - Wraysbury Fair, Middlesex. GIN will again have a stall at this Village Fair which is very near our office. More details from Lynne and Carolyn on 01784 483206.
27^th June 2009	Dorset stall	GIN stall at Winton Carnival, Bournemouth, please contact Sue at the GIN shop on 01202 513000 for more details.
27^th June 2009	Cheshire stall	12.30pm - 5pm - GIN will have a stall at the Goostrey Rose Day, Cheshire. Homeless greyhounds will look for homes anywhere! This time they are seeking out loving owners at a quintessential village fete with maypole dancing, coconut shies and Punch and Judy competing for their attention. Come and make it worth their while at Goostrey Rose Day, Goostrey Village Hall playing fields, near Holmes Chapel, Cheshire CW4 8PG, off M6 junction 18. Why not make a day of it by visiting the nearby Jodrell Bank Observatory or having lunch in a local country pub? Tel Sue or Phil for more details 0161 620 6094.
27^th June 2009	Sussex collection	Street Collection at Bexhill, Sussex. Helpers needed please. For more details please phone Rita on 01323 833652.
28^th June 2009	Gloucester Dog Show	Charity Dog Show and Mini market at Longlevens Rugby Club, organised by The Greyhound Rescue Support Group of Gloucester. For more information please contact Laine Phillips on 01452-417717.
28^th June 2009	Evesham stall	GIN stand at the Dogs Trust Open Day, Evesham. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more details. Helpers needed please.
28^th June 2009	Lancashire Fete	GIN volunteers with their dogs will be fundraising and awareness raising at the Edgeworth Village Fete from 12 noon. Edgeworth is a small village on the outskirts of Bolton in Lancashire. There will be a parade through the village in which we can take part, children's races, a brass band, stalls etc. For more information please ring Sue or Phil on 0161 620 6094.
5^th July 2009	GIN picnic	Annual GIN picnic at Virginia Water, Surrey. We will meet at 11am in the car park and then make our way to the picnic area. Please contact Carolyn or Lynne for more details—01784 483206. See the poster and bulletin too.
5^th July 2009	Cheshire Stall	GIN has a stall at the The Hollins Pub Farmers Market, 1st Sunday of every month on Black Rd Macclesfield, Cheshire, 12.00 -16.00. You are welcome to visit this traditional pub with your well behaved dogs and visit the beer garden. Unfortunately there is no room for them in the marquee as there are too many temptations for 'pointy' noses. Have a look at the website at www.thehollinsfarmersmarket.vpweb.co.uk
11^th & 12^th July 2009	Sussex stall	11^th and 12^th July - GIN will have a stall at Michelham Priory, Sussex, more details from Rita on 01323 833652.
12^th July 2009	Liverpool Dog Show	GIN has been invited to have a stand at the Annual Open Day and Fun Dog Show to be held at the Merseyside Branch of the Dogs Trust, Whiston Lane, Huyton, Liverpool L36 6HP from 12-4pm. Come along and say hello to us and our friends from the North West RGT as well as supporting the excellent Dogs Trust Charity. Please contact Sue and Phil on 0161 620 6094 for more details.
12^th July 2009	Cheshire Dog Show	GIN stand at the Wilmslow Fun Dog Show, Cheshire. Please contact Sue and Phil on 0161 620 6094.
1^st August 2009	Cheshire Stall	GIN has a stall at the The Hollins Pub Farmers Market, 1st Sunday of every month on Black Rd Macclesfield, Cheshire, 12.00 -16.00. You are welcome to visit this traditional pub with your well behaved dogs and visit the beer garden. Unfortunately there is no room for them in the marquee as there are too many temptations for 'pointy' noses. Have a look at the website at www.thehollinsfarmersmarket.vpweb.co.uk
1^st August 2009	Cheshire Dog Show	Fun Dog Show and animal charity event. 11- 4.30pm Saturday. Registration at 11.30 and judging at 1pm. Morley Green Club, Mobberley Road, Morley Green, near Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5NT. For more details please contact Sue or Philon 0161 620 6094.
9^th August 2009	Cheshire Show	"Fun Dog Show" at the Home Farm, Tatton Park in Cheshire. Second Sunday in August 2009. Please contact Sue or Phil White on 0161 620 6094 nearer the time for more details.
15^th August 2009	Sussex stall	GIN will have a stall at the Ashington Festival, West Sussex. More details from Rita on 01323 833652.
16^th August 2009	Warrington Fun Dog Show	11.30 to 4.00pm - Fun Dog Show, all breeds welcome at Appleton Thorn Village Hall Stretton Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, WA4 4RT. All the facilities at the Village Hall will be available plus refreshments, afternoon teas and home made cakes.
29^th August 2009	Bromsgrove stand	GIN stand at the Blue Cross Open Day, Bromsgrove. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395.
29^th & 30^thAugust 2009	Egham Show	GIN will be at the ever popular Egham Royal Show. Please contact Carolyn or Lynne for more details—01784 483206.
5^th Sept 2009	Cheshire Stall	GIN has a stall at the The Hollins Pub Farmers Market, 1st Sunday of every month on Black Rd Macclesfield, Cheshire, 12.00 -16.00. You are welcome to visit this traditional pub with your well behaved dogs and visit the beer garden. Unfortunately there is no room for them in the marquee as there are too many temptations for 'pointy' noses. Have a look at the website at www.thehollinsfarmersmarket.vpweb.co.uk
5^th Sept 2009	Sussex collection	Street Collection at Bexhill, Sussex. Helpers needed please. For more details please phone Rita on 01323 833652.
26^th Sept 2009	Chichester stall	GIN stall at the Boxgrove Priory, Near Chichester. More details from Rita on 01323 833652.
16^th & 17^thOct 2009	Worcs Collection	Collection at the Sainsburys store, Warndon, Worcestershire. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more details. Helpers needed please.
28^th Oct 2009	Dorchester Collection	Street Collection in Dorchester, Dorset. Helpers welcome please, with their dogs. Contact Sue at the GIN Shop on 01202 513000 for more details.
1^st Nov 2009	Cheshire Stall	GIN has a stall at the The Hollins Pub Farmers Market, 1st Sunday of every month on Black Rd Macclesfield, Cheshire, 12.00 -16.00. You are welcome to visit this traditional pub with your well behaved dogs and visit the beer garden. Unfortunately there is no room for them in the marquee as there are too many temptations for 'pointy' noses. Have a look at the website at www.thehollinsfarmersmarket.vpweb.co.uk
14^th Nov 2009	Kensington stand	10am - GIN will have a stand at the Kensington Animal Charities Fair, Kensington Town Hall, London. For more details please contact HQ on 01784 483206
2^nd Dec 2009	Cheshire Stall	GIN has a stall at the The Hollins Pub Farmers Market, 1st Sunday of every month on Black Rd Macclesfield, Cheshire, 12.00 -16.00. You are welcome to visit this traditional pub with your well behaved dogs and visit the beer garden. Unfortunately there is no room for them in the marquee as there are too many temptations for 'pointy' noses. Have a look at the website at www.thehollinsfarmersmarket.vpweb.co.uk
3^rd Dec 2009	Worcs Collection	Collection at the Tesco store, St. Peters, Worcestershire. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more details. Helpers needed please.
3^rd & 4^th Dec 2009	Worcs Collection	Collection at the Tesco store, Warndon, Worcestershire. Please contact Sue Boone on 01527 869395 for more details. Helpers needed please