Raise pounds for hounds

Chatelherault dog fun day

If you’re looking for a pawsitive day out then head along to Chatelherault Country Park on Sunday, June 5.

Dogs Trust Glasgow are inviting people to take their four-legged-friends along for their annual fun day.

Taking place from noon to 3.30pm, the event promises plenty of laughs.

Emma Louise Livingstone, Dogs Trust’s supporter relations officer, said: “We are delighted to be hosting another annual fun day. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet local dog lovers and raise pounds for the hounds in our care.

“There are all sorts of fun activities planned throughout the day, so please come along and support Dogs Trust.

“We can promise you a really fun day out for all the family.”

The ever-popular fun dog show will top the bill on the day.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes will have the chance to compete in a number of categories including waggiest tail, best trick and dog most like its owner,

Other highlights include a doggy photobooth and children’s games including a climbing wall and trampoline, plus a tombola, and raffle with the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

There will also be a variety of Dogs Trust merchandise available to buy on the day, and plenty of refreshments.

Emma Louise added: “We are very much in need of donations for our grand raffle as well as bottles of wine, gift sets and prizes for our doggy tombola.

“If you have any items you would like to donate, please feel free to drop by the rehoming centre, all donations will be gratefully received.”

The event is taking place at Chatelherault Country Park in Ferniegair.

Gates will open from noon to 3.30pm. Both the entry to the event and parking on the day is free.

If you are interested in rehoming a dog or finding out more about the work of Dogs Trust, visit their centre outside Uddingston at 315 Hamilton Road. You can call ahead on 0300 303 0292.

Meanwhile, as reported in last week’s Advertiser, a massive woodland management project is now underway at Chatelherault Country Park.

Almost 20 hectares of non-native plantation conifers will be removed and native woodland regenerated, as well as the restoration of spectacular historical views and features.

Signs will be placed at the affected paths and in the car parks and further information will be available in the visitor centre.

Any areas where work is taking placed will be closed off to the public and clearly signed.

There are all sorts of fun activities planned