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Events

A barking success at Petworth House and Park

Entrants in the 5k walk or 10k run were easily spotted in the beautiful grounds of Petworth Park as many wrote their purple Canine Partners hairy headbands and medals.

Holly Bryan, Events and Challenges Co-ordinator for Canine Partners, said: “We are thrilled with the number of people and dogs who supported Canine Partners by joining in our walk and run events. The money will make a difference and enable Canine Partners to train more assistance dogs in their 25th anniversary year, transforming the lives of people with disabilities.”

Meanwhile, around the main arena at the Bark! in the Park event, there was plenty to see and do with have-a-go areas, including a doggy challenge run with Fun with Dogs, search and rescue with the ALSAR

Search Dogs Sussex and a scurry provided by English Springer Spaniel Welfare. Visitors also enjoyed trialling the latest photographic technology at the Panasonic’s Roadshow tent where hundreds enjoyed an instant free portrait with their four legged friend.

Canine Partners served up a treat to raise £3,200

Approximately 680 slices of cake, 300 scones, 150 portions of clotted cream and 14 jars of homemade strawberry jam were consumed by the 150 attendees on Sunday 20 September.

Organiser Ali Bailey, who is a puppy parent and demo dog handler for Canine Partners, said: “The fact we have raised more than £3,200 really is the icing on the cake. The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was great and everyone enjoyed themselves – including the Canine Partners puppies and dogs which attended. It was our best cream tea to date!

“I am really proud to be part of a fantastic team of volunteers who took the time to help with this event and gave 110 per cent on the day.”