TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Friday April 25, 1997

Dog-gone day at Drumlemble

Drumlemble Primary School pupils had some unusual guests this week when they were visited by Brody, Fergus and Finley – three rough collies.

Launching a new project on children and dogs, the visit was the first of a series which are being planned for primary schools throughout the area by Canine Concern and Narrowfield Kennels. Combining a video on dog handling along with a practical display, the project is being organised by Mrs Marjorie Henley Price of Canine Concern Scotland Trust, and Mr and Mrs Keith and Greer Abendroth of Narrowfield Kennels.

Touring schools throughout Kintyre and Mid Argyll, the project provides information and tips for children on how to behave with dogs while simultaneously involved in therapist duties – visiting elderly or infirm residents in hospital on a weekly basis.