Sunday 28th August is the date for the bi-annual Trinity Community Gala.
Lots to see and do! Go along and support what is always a great local event!
See below for more details:
Trinity Community Gala tomorrow
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The Big Dog Walk goes to Glasgow!
Event designed in a Covid safe environment
Touchpoint Live Media, the organisers of the hugely popular DogFest events, are delighted to announce that their Big Dog Walk Series is coming to Chatelherault Country Park, Glasgow on October 10th, our first in Scotland.
The Big Dog Walk is a unique opportunity for dog owners and their families to walk together in the stunning Chatelherault Country Park. Dogs and their owners can choose from either a 2k, 5k or 10k route and walk times have been staggered this year for the comfort and safety of all taking part.
Brand new this year, there will be a Puppy’s First Socialisation Walk, this will be a 2k walk for those with little legs and is a fabulous opportunity to introduce your new addition to other dogs and socialise them in a safe organised way.
If your dog is not one for crowds you can join our ‘Beat the Rush’ walk for dogs who love their walkies, but may be a but more anxious s and prefer having their own space. You and your dog will be left to explore the walk at your own pace on our first walk of the day.
Our walks aim to bring together dog lovers and dogs to encourage socialisation and exercise. The walk will be the best walk ever for dogs as you join hundreds of other pups and their owners on a beautiful route with photo points and pit stops on the route for you and your dog to stop and have a drink and a snack at.
Back at the Event Village there will be plenty to do and see including shopping, expert advice, the fun dog show, and plenty of festival food and drink.
We are delighted this year to have the Dogs Trust on board as our Official Charity Partner who will be bringing along their Temptation Alley to challenge your dog. Participants can also raise more money for any charity of their choice upon signing up.
Prices are £10.50 per adult and children 5-16 years are free of charge. For more information and to book tickets, visit The Big Dog Walk.
Nicole Cooper, Managing Director of Touchpoint Live Media, says: “The Big Dog Walk is a wonderful opportunity for all dog lovers to get out and walk with the four-legged member of the family.
“We are so thrilled to be hosting walks again this year at these six beautiful locations, and very excited to be bringing these events to Scotland for the first time. These walks are a brilliant way to all get together in the great outdoors with all the family, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone.”
Perfect pooches on parade at Newhailes
Musselburgh’s Palladian mansion became Doghailes for a day of canine fun
The scruffiest dogs, most precious pups and waggiest tails were all on display on Saturday as the grand estate of Newhailes became Doghailes for the day.
The Palladian mansion in Musselburgh, which is cared for and run by Scotland’s conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, welcomed dogs of all shapes and sizes for a day of events and activities celebrating man’s best friend.
Taking centre stage was a dog show with a difference, with prizes including Best Lookalike and Best Rescue.
Claire Grant, the National Trust for Scotland’s Edinburgh Operations Manager, said: “It was great to welcome so many visitors and their four-legged friends to Newhailes at the weekend.
“Newhailes is a very dog-friendly property with lovely walks in our surrounding estate which we know our visitors love. After such a challenging past year and a half, it was great to see so many happy – and furry – faces, enjoying the day at our beautiful property!”
Among the winners was ‘hippy dog’ Rubin, a 13-month-old Poodle. Far out, man!
Pictures: Mike Wilkinson