Come and say hello to the Canine Partners team at the Ilminster Lions Summer Show.
Please note this event is accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs.
- Date: 23 June 2018
- Time: 12pm – 4pm
- Location: Archie Gooch Pavilion, Brittens Field, The Rec, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE
- Ticket information: Tickets cost £1.50 each on the day or with a pre-purchased programme. £6 per dog, per class.
- Contact name: Lindsey Poole
- Contact number: 01460 281741
- Contact email: lionpooley@gmail.com
Come and say hello to the Canine Partners team at the Festival of Dogs in Collett Park, Shepton Mallett.
Enjoy a fun packed day for all the family! The festival field contains a show ring, a demonstration ring and stalls of pet products.
Pop by the Canine Partners stall for a chat with the team throughout the day.
Free car parking is available in the Shape Car Park. Access to the car park is via Canards Grave Road.
- Date: 13 May 2018
- Time: 10am
- Location: Collett Park, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5BP
- Ticket information: Free entry
- Contact name: Neil Watkins
- Contact email: neil.watkins449@gmail.com

Come and say hello to the Canine Partners team at the Cowpie Rally on Blue Anchor Farm, Blindley Heath.
Enjoy a variety entertainment at this annual Young Farmers Country Show, including a demonstration from the Canine Partners dogs in the Countryside Arena. You can also pop by the Canine Partners stall for a chat with the team throughout the day.
Free car parking in public car parks will be sign posted for the event.
Please note accessible parking is available near the main entrance to the show. Please ask a car park attendant on arrival for directions. Accessible facilities are also available on site.
- Date: 13 May 2018
- Time: 10am – 5pm
- Location: Blue Anchor Farm, Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, Lingfield, RH7 6JL
- Ticket information: Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event or in advance online at cowpie.co.uk/tickets/ until 11 May 2018.
Advanced ticket price: Adults £11, Children £4, Seniors £9, Family £28, Under 5s FREE
On the day ticket price: Adults £13, Children £6, Seniors £11, Family £34, Under 5s FREE
- Contact name: Pat Hewett
- Contact number: 01342 842827
- Contact email: p.g.hewett@btinternet.com
Join us on Friday 8 June at the stunning Tylney Hall for demonstration of the tasks our amazing dogs can do to transform lives, followed by a delicious two-course luncheon in the beautiful Oak Room Restaurant.
On arrival you will be met by our meet and greet dogs and enjoy drinks and canapés before getting the opportunity to see a day in the life style demonstration, followed by a moving talk from one of our partners all about how their canine partner has given them greater independence and truly changed their life for the better. You will then be treated to a two-course meal created by Head Chef Mike Lloyd.
You will also be treated to a short talk from singer and actress Patti Boulaye OBE. A Visiting Teaching Fellow at Middlesex University, Patti has recently released her autobiography ‘The Faith of a Child’. She made her West End debut in the musical ‘Hair’ and came to prominence as a singer winning the British ITV talent show New Faces. For four years she played Carmen in Simon Callow’s award winning “Carmen Jones” at the Old Vic and on the world tour. She has to date released 9 albums and 25 singles.
Patti was awarded an OBE for her charity work in the UK & Sub-Saharan Africa. Patti has built 5 healthcare clinics in villages in Africa and sponsored a school in Lesotho with HRH Prince Harry’s charity, Sentebale. She is currently touring the UK with her one woman show, “Billie & Me” a celebration of Billie Holliday and a comparison of Billie’s Life with Patti’s.
There will also be a raffle with all proceeds going towards the training of more amazing dogs. Prizes include Bed & Breakfast at Tylney Hall Hotel and a Spa Day for two people.
- Date: Friday 8 June 2018
- Time: 12pm arrival
- Location: Tylney Hall, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9AZ
- Tickets: £40 per person
- Contact name: Julie Lawrence
- Contact number: 01530 225900
- Contact email: juliel@caninepartners.org.uk
We will be returning once again to Canada Place Shopping Mall in Canary Wharf on Tuesday 23 October 2018.
Come meet a few of our amazing partnerships and view demonstrations of the tasks our dogs can do for people with disabilities.
We will also have merchandise available on sale and the chance to chat to our team who are happy to answer any questions about the work we do.
- Date: Tuesday 23 October 2018
- Time: 8.00am – 7.00pm
- Location: Canada Place Shopping Mall, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB
- Contact name: Helen Watkinson
- Contact number: 01530 225939
- Contact email: helenw@caninepartners.org.uk
Join us for a fun sponsored walk at the Wilverley Inclosure between Brockenhurst and New Milton, raising vital funds to transform the lives of people with disabilities. The walk is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, and is limited to 100 participants so advanced booking is recommended.
A big thank you to the Forestry Commission for permission to do this walk. This event is supported by The Borough Arms Pub Grill & Carvery, Burkmars Estate Agents and Everything Pets.
For further details, registration and sponsorship forms, please contact Liz Downs using the details below.
Date: Sunday 22 April 2018
Time: From 1pm
Location: Wilverley Inclosure, between Brockenhurst and New Milton, BH25 5TZ
Tickets: £5 per person (16 years and over), accompanied children under 16 (free), dogs free
Contact name: Liz Downs
Contact number: 01425 617609
Contact email: downs3128@outlook.com
Come and meet some of our team including our demonstration dogs at the biggest doggy event of the year!
We’ll be on hand giving demonstrations of what our amazing dogs can do, and can answer any questions you have about assistance dogs and how you can help to transform the life of a person with disabilities.
- Date: Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 March 2018
- Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
- Location: The NEC, Hall 2, Stand 84, Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
- Tickets: Tickets for Crufts must be purchased from Crufts direct – more information
We hope to see you there!
Fantastic news!
One of our partnerships, Clare and her canine partner Griffin are proud to represent Canine Partners at Crufts this year in Friends for Life as finalists in the hero assistance dog category.
Voting opened last week and you are able to vote once every 24 hours!
Our Vintage Afternoon Tea is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, relax and enjoy a fantastic selection of homemade sandwiches, cakes and pastries, all whilst raising much-needed funds for our charity that transforms lives every day – you can even upgrade for £2.50 to include a glass of bubbly!
Your enjoyment of the afternoon will raise funds to enable us to continue training assistance dogs for people with disabilities across the country.
- Date: Saturday 21 April 2018
- Time: 2pm – 4pm
- Location: Canine Partners Midlands Centre, Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, LE12 9SR
- Advance ticket only: £10 per head or £12.50 with a glass of bubbly
- Contact name: Julie Lawrence
- Contact number: 01530 225945
- Contact email: juliel@caninepartners.org.uk
**PLEASE NOTE: This event has been cancelled**
Get into the Christmas spirit by joining our Derby Community Group at our Midlands Centre for a night of fun, frolicking and festivities featuring a Salsa workshop, line dancing workshop and mince pies with mulled wine.
It’s going to be a great stress relief from all that Christmas shopping!
- Date:Wednesday 20th December 2017
- Time: 4.00pm – 7.30pm
- Location: Canine Partners Midlands Centre, Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, LE12 9TE
- Ticket information: £5 per person (includes mulled wine and mince pie).
- Contact name: Julie Lawrence
- Contact number: 01530 225945
- Contact email: juliel@caninepartners.org.uk
**Please note: This event is now SOLD OUT**
Join us at our Midlands Centre for a night of fun and games, with top prizes up for grabs!
The night will include Bingo, races, Family Fortune and Play Your Cards Right. Play games to collect raffle tickets which will enter you into the chance of winning fantastic prizes. The more you collect, the better chance you have of winning! Winners will be drawn at the end of the evening.
Entrance to games will be sold separately on the night, for more information please contact Julie Lawrence using the details below.
There will also be a pay bar for refreshments throughout the evening.
- Date: Friday 24 November, 2017
- Time: 7pm-11pm (including a break for food)
- Location: Canine Partners Midlands Centre, Ashby Road, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire, LE12 9TE
- Ticket information: SOLD OUT. £5 per person (includes a jacket potato and soft drink). Please note that this is an advanced booking only event and that tickets must be booked by Wednesday 15 November.
- Contact name: Julie Lawrence
- Contact number: 01530 225945
- Contact email: juliel@caninepartners.org.uk