August 8th Midweek Walkathon

[Baglady]

You just can't keep a good team down ;D

Barclays troupers and ASDA staff are joining us for a midweek walkathon on August 8th, setting off from CDH at 10.30 prompt!

We will be taking a leisurely stroll along the river bank, and decamping at Base ASDA for a bit of schmoozing with the shoppers ;D

Last time we did an ASDA Walkathon, one of the staff at ASDA promptly adopted one of our dogs, the lovely Roxy - that's what I call a result

We are hoping to have enough walkers and doglets to do a fair bit of to-ing and fro-ing, so if you're an early bird, join us at 10.30 in the morning. If you fancy a bit of an afternoon stroll, pitch up at 1.30, and we'll have an early evening shift to catch the team time shoppers, so for anyone who wants to bring their own dogs, we'd love to see you from about half past 3

[nuggie]

Put me down for Base camp Asda.

When do they want the food donation kennel ? let me know and I will assemble it .

[Baglady]

Jul 19, 2012 20:56:22 GMT nuggie said:

Put me down for Base camp Asda.

When do they want the food donation kennel ? let me know and I will assemble it .

Brilliant, thanks Bern

Re the donation kennel - pretty much whenever we can get it there Bern. Let me know when you want to pick it up from the store, I'll meet you down there

[hazellily]

I'm able to lend a helping hand as have the day off. I'll be at CDH for 10.30am

See you then!

Hazel x

[daffysmum]

Hiya Susie

Me and the girls will be there............we are dropping the boys off for their little ops at 9.30, so we will hang around at the home and be ready for the off at 10.30 ;D

[angelad]

See you there Hazel ;D

[Baglady]

Excellent! Thanks Hazel and Bern and Lynne & Co!

[hazellily]

Great day today at the walkathon & Asda meet n greet, hope we raised a few pennies whilst giving the lovely doggies a chance to stretch their legs

I've posted a couple of photos on the Friends facebook page from today. If you want me to post on here too let me know (I've not tried uploading photos on here yet though but I'll give it a go!)..

Also, I've only just seen the thread and great photos from the July 29th street collection! That's great to hear that over £100 was raised especially as it was pretty quiet in town. Great news

See you all Sunday! x

[Becky]

Hey Hazel, would you still like a lift to the Fairwater show on Sunday? x

[hazellily]

Aw that would be fab if you don't mind Becky! Thank yoooou ;D x

[Baglady]

It's Team Barclays, Ian, Nabhila and Jamie, accompanied by Friends Michelle, Hazel and Lynne & Co setting off for a day of walking and meeting and greeting at ASDA's

We brought out Frankie...


Salem....


And little Bronwen...


and the stunningly handsome and impecably behaved Max, with Michelle and Hazel....




Saying 'hi' to a young shopper....



And, a little dog who stole so many hearts on the day, Twizzle. She was a very good girl though, and kept Auntie Lynne, Katie and Amy (and the shoppers)! busy and entertained....



Uncle Bern and Sandra were there for the duration Abby and Bails were a bit camera shy on the day, but not this pair, who came to do the late afternoon shift after Team Barclays had taken their charges back to the Home...







We had a visit from 'Head Office' at lunch time....
Maria popped along to say 'Hi' to Team Barclays and Friends.....



And as always, there was lots of interest in Cardiff Dogs Home and the Friends, we met some smashing people, and were astounded when we counted up the pennies at the end of the day - £205.15

Now, the thing about Teams Barclays is whenever they have come to a volunteer day they have asked that the funds raised on the day go towards a specific cause. They have previously helped to pay for Friends public liability insurance, bought a wholesale number of slipleads, purchased fundraising items (buckets, tables), as well as donating towards the Kennel and Sensory Garden funds.

One of our walkers has taken a special interest in Twizzle, and asked us if she could try to raise money for Twizzle to have an xray on her shoulder, (and whatever follow up treatments she needs) and when Team Barclays heard about the Twizzle Fund, they immediately asked whether the money they raised on Wednesday could be used for Twizzle's treatment

So, on behalf of Twizzle, a massive to Rebecca, Team Barclays and all the Friends and dawgs who helped on the day. And of course to Vicky and all the staff and customers at ASDA What a difference this will make to young Twizzle



Rebecca has painted this lovely picture of Twizzle, which we will be presenting to Team Barclays in recognition of everything they have done to help all the dogs at CDH over the past 10 months

[hazellily]

Wow, over £200 raised - what a fantastic result! ;D

What a great day out that proved to be x