LINCOLNSHIRE GREYHOUND TRUST
June 2009 NewsletterCharity Number 1103656
Homing Figures
Up to 10Junewe have successfully rehomed 67 dogs in 2009.Our overall total is now 778 since we began in December 1998.
LGT greyhound walks 2009
LGT have arranged walks for the following dates and places this year:
Sun 28 Jun: Willingham Woods, Mkt Rasen
Sun 27 Sep: Doddington Hall near Lincoln Sun 27 Dec: WhisbyNaturePark.
All walks start 11am with the exception of the Doddington Hall walk which will be a sponsored walk. More details in next newsletter or at
Marton Dog Show
The annual event takes place on 20 and 21 Jun this year(NB: This is new date).and a copy of the schedule should be included with this newsletter.
Long stayers needing homes
LGT have two greyhounds that were with us in 2008 that are still in our care.
Jimmy is a Black male born on 1 Oct 04 Bryn is a Brindle Male born on
who came to us on 14 Aug 08. He will 1 Mar 01 who came to us on 10
need to learn some manners, but is getting Oct 08.He is a friendly lad who
better all the time and will make a greatloves human company and being.
pet if someone will give him the chance. fussed.
Rehomed dogs 2009 sponsorship pledge
LGT are offering supporters the chance to pledge 20p or more for every dog we rehome in 2009. Contact us for more details or check our website
Holiday Homes Scheme
Please contact Julie or Tim on 01522 870749 to find out more about this scheme.
Kennel Sponsorship
Sponsors so far are:
Upton Chip shop
Retired Greyhound Database
Northumberland Greyhound Rescue
Daily Dogs
Daily Sports Talk forum
Wendy Greenwood and FriendsKaren and Lee Sutton Anne and Ian Bielby
Carole Wall, Spud and JackThe Dench FamilyGlen Monks
David and Frances OwenNeil RowleyNigel Harris
David and Sue ScoffinMargaret BatkinJanet Short
The Gainsborough scrubbersJack, Peps and PennyJill Sayer
Pat and Peter MundyD Boyle TilingSue Lacy
Meet and Greets
Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jun: Tesco, Mkt RasenSun 9 Aug: HartsholmeFun Day, Lincoln
Wed 24&Thu 25 Jun:Lincolnshire ShowSat 15 Aug: Sainsburys, Scunthorpe
Sat 27 Jun:Currys, Tritton Rd, Lincoln Sun 16 Aug: SmithsGarden Centre, Scunthorpe
Sat 27 Jun:Morton St Pauls Church Fete Sat22 Aug: Sainsburys, Spalding
Sun 5 Jul:Torksey Fete Sat 22 & Sun 23 Aug: Pets at Home, Kings Lynn
Sun 5 Jul: Woodlands Open Day, KirtonSat 29 Aug: Sincil Street Co-op, Lincoln
Sat 11Jul: Boultham Summer Fair, Lincoln Sun30 & Mon 31 Aug: Baytree Nursery, Weston
Sun12 Jul: JG Open Day, Wressle, Brigg Mon 31 Aug: Alford Nurseries, Laceby, Grimsby
Sun 12 Jul:Spilsby ShowSat5 & Sun 6 Sep: Springfields, Spalding
Sat 18 Jul:Boston street collection Sat 5 & Sun 6 Sep: Rivergate Centre, Peterborough
Sat 25 & Sun 26 Jul: Morrisons, SkegnessSat 12 Sep: Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough
Sat 1 Aug:Spalding street collectionSat 12 Sep: Rainbow Co-op, Bourne
Sun 2 Aug:Pets at Home, PeterboroughSat 19 Sep: Somerfield, Boston
Sat 8 Aug: SmithsGarden Ctr, ScunthorpeSun 20 Sep: Pennells, Sth Hykeham, Lincoln
Sun 9 Aug: Long Sutton Dog ShowSun 20 Sep: Oakham Dog Show (10am – 4pm)
The Sky Memorial Lottery winners
The lottery costs just £1 per week and pays out £118.80 every single week.
14 Mar 623 Chris Gilham, Heighington2 May414E D Simpson, Lincoln
21 Mar 441 Joyce Greenough, Doncaster 9 May555Antony Luettge, Osbournby
28 Mar 466 Bronya Spencer, Swineshead16 May244 JanetRogers, Bridgnorth
4 Apr 612 Richard Coleman, Nottingham23 May 316Sarah Cook, Reepham
11 Apr 561 Brian Stow, Lincoln 30 May464 Colin Harney, Manchester
18 Apr 631 Hilary McEwen-Smith, Bristol6 Jun 526 Gill Gibson, Fotherby, Louth
25 Apr 434 Ben Garnham, Sudbrooke
Contact Us
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