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Post by sueb on Nov 5, 2014 15:51:44 GMT
The last time we went to Pets at Home we made quite a bit of money, so I was hoping to cover most weekends in December, subject to the stores approval, of course! Would anyone be able to help at at all? I thought if we could be quite festive and even dress the dogs up a bit, we'd attract attention and of course people's generosity! Please let me know what you think and if you could help a bit, that would be fab!
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Post by suethejam on Nov 5, 2014 20:35:20 GMT
I'll try to make at least one weekend if I can - the main problem is that it's just a long way! Was it the Chingford branch that you'll be at?
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Post by Pia on Nov 6, 2014 9:57:54 GMT
Hi Sue, Will try and make a couple of these weekends just let me know dates and times Thanks Pia x
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Post by sueb on Nov 6, 2014 16:39:57 GMT
Thanks so much, Sue and Pia. Yes, it is Chingford branch.
I do realise its quite a way for people, especially as you live in Surrey, Sue! But they sponsor us, so it's good to go there when we're able.
Having said a that I just need to double check that would be ok with the manager, but I'm sure it won't be a problem. Ill post on here to let you know. I'm happy to work around whatever times people can do, in terms of cover.
Will keep you posted. Sue
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Post by Pia on Nov 6, 2014 17:40:45 GMT
Lovely thanks Sue x
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Post by suethejam on Nov 6, 2014 21:40:04 GMT
Just keep me posted and I'll do what I can - you do an amazing job with Pets at Home Sue, I really admire your dedication to the cause :-)
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Post by sueb on Nov 17, 2014 10:50:09 GMT
I've just heard from the manager at Chingford Pets at Home, they are very happy for us to do the weekends in December for fundraising. She may even get her mum to bake lots of cakes for us to sell, which is great.
So any help people and their lovely hounds can give will be very gratefully received- many thanks to Pia and Sue. If you could let me know what you might be able to do that would be really fab!
For anyone who is not sure what it entails, it is really just spreading the word about what wonderful pets the hounds make, (often dispelling people's beliefs about greys), collecting donations, and if the manager's lovely mother makes cakes selling those, too. We've even homed a couple of greys via being at the store.
I've got some battery xmas lights for my 2 (via the pound shop!!) and santa hats for Tony & I (very undignified, but all for the good cause!)
Sue It's not exactly difficult (the main thing recently has been finding the time), but the hounds just mainly chill on their rugs and put up with lots of fuss- what a life!
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Post by Pia on Nov 17, 2014 15:17:17 GMT
Is that the Saturday & Sunday every weekend they are allowing? xx
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Post by sueb on Nov 17, 2014 16:00:39 GMT
Yes, that's right, Pia.
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Post by Pia on Nov 17, 2014 16:43:58 GMT
Okay we can do the 13th Dec and then either the 20th or 21st Dec whichever is better for you xx
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Post by caz on Nov 17, 2014 17:24:27 GMT
Hi Sue, I don't own a greyhound but I can chat away for hours on how lovely they are so if you need help I am more than willing to assist any weekend! X
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Post by suethejam on Nov 17, 2014 21:37:12 GMT
Hi Sue
Thanks for the confirmation - I'll check the diary - Ollie and I will come along, though we may only be able to make one weekend because of the distance. Looking forward to seeing you all.
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Post by sueb on Nov 24, 2014 10:05:34 GMT
Thanks so much everyone.
Pia, Sunday 21st is better for me, if you're able? Be lovely to see you and your 2 gorgeous hounds.
Caz If you were able to come at any time that would be great, if we're selling cakes, as well as talking greyhounds, it can get busy, so an extra pair of hands is always very welcome and it would be lovely to meet you, too.
Sue Just let me know when/if you're able to come, be lovely to catch up if we got a chance.
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Post by caz on Nov 24, 2014 22:11:01 GMT
I can definitely be an extra pair of hands. I will look forward to it and it will be lovely to meet a few more people from on here too.
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Post by Pia on Nov 25, 2014 6:36:59 GMT
Hi Sue, We will do the 13th and 21st, the dogs are all ready with their festive scarves What are the times? Thanks Pia x
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