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Kennels situated at 51 Cromer Road, Hainford, NR10 3AU (on A140) and are open from 10am until 2pm every day.
Note from the Editor Spring is fast approaching, we’ve had some lovely warm days, and I’m sure there’ll be some cold snaps still to come. The blossom is bursting into bloom, and the daffodils are very cheerful. It’s this time of year, when the dogs have their first walks without their winter coats, when I really start to look forward to the rest of the year. My two enjoyed a lovely few afternoons basking in the sun last week, but we’re back to fleeces today. Hopefully you and your hounds enjoyed the Christmas season? There is a montage in the this issue of photos I was sent from the festivities. I love to receive photos to include, it helps my job so much easier, so do please keep sending me your favourite photos.
Jack enjoying his first sunbathe of 2019
Don’t forget it’s the first open day of the year at the Kennels on March 17th, St Patricks’ day, so why not add a touch of green to your outfit? There will be an auction, stalls and plenty of refreshments to enjoy on the day. I hope to see many of you there.
A few years ago I reported on how we took our two whippets to France with us for our holiday (back when we couldn’t leave Bella due to her separation anxiety). I’m sure many of us are waiting to find out it taking our dogs into Europe will still be possible, or what the new rules might be, once the dreaded “B” word takes effect at the end of this month. I’ll try and keep an eye on this, and report in for the next newsletter in Summer.
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Issue: 47 - Spring 19
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Please remember, I love to receive your news articles, photos and “spotted” greyhounds, you can email them to me at michele_stoter@hotmail.com. However I’m not a regular visitor to the kennels, so any yhound H gifts or donations should be sent straight to the kennel om Gre h t address in Hainford.
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Co-ordinator’s bit As I sit here drying out after a very wet greyhound walk at Whitlingham-the first of 2019I think back to last year and we were in the throes of the ‘Beast from the East’. After the couple of beautiful spring like weather we had for the two previous weeks why could it not last until this Sunday? My two loved lying out in the sun especially my new girl Summer, in fact she would rather lie in the garden than indoors in all weathers. If we continue to save the greyhounds injured on the track by funding the repair of their fracture we need need to raise a significant amount of money each year. To help with this we have organised a Fund Raising Committee. Further on in the Newsletter you will find more details, if you can help in any way or have ideas please feel free to let us know. After a disappointing year for homing last year (we generally home well over 100 greyhounds each year and in 2018 only 98) we are pleased to say homing has been really encouraging so far this year. In this copy you will find a list of events to which we are taking our stall. The main aim of going out to various events is to promote the greyhound as a pet, if you would like to join us with your hound, talk to the public about the benefits of homing a greyhound as a pet you would be most welcome. They are great fun and why not enter your beautiful dog in the fun dog shows. The Open Days are also listed if you haven’t been to one before please come. It is a marvellous opportunity to talk to doting ‘slaves’ about dogs and I promise no one will worry if you wax lyrical about your adorable dog! The refreshments are good too! Hope to see you at some of our events this year, we love seeing all our rehomed dogs.
Corinne Dogs homed since last newsletter Milly (Millabey Piper), Rocky (Perfect Southpaw), Crystal (Dark Crystal), Guy (Sillan Sky), Polly (Fanore Ping Pong), Twiggy (Rileys Rocket), Minnie (Tic Tac Scrumpy), Sam (Native Slave), Albi (Albans Bolt), Olly (Oil Price), Jet (Perfect Times), Dan (Clonkeen Dan), Norris (Say No More), Summer (Jackys Reference), Santis (Santas Scolari), Herbert (Thymelea Herbert), Biscuit (Penny Seabiscuit), Nobby (Moors Doit later), Rosie (Perfect Surprise), Johnny (Perfect Preview)
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Hetty’s Helpers Hallo everyone, I hope you are all well, well fed, well rested and well loved. I sometimes wonder whether I am. Just the other day when Mr Grumpy was on the sofa watching lots of people chasing a round thing, I decided to join him. I snuggled up, fluffed him up a bit and got him just as I wanted then fell asleep. Just as I was dreaming of a bowl full of chicken he suddenly woke me up saying he had something called cramp. I think that must be another word for grump. He got up and walked off so I stretched out and went back to sleep. Once again, just as my favourite pasta was being added to the chicken, I was rudely woken up and asked to move. In fact I was shoved out of my now warmed up patch just so he could sit down again. It is such a trial living with Mr Grumpy I don’t know how I put up with him! It is just the same with that Romeo, who I have been forced to put up with. Even when I get comfy on his bed he just has to invade my space. (See picture for evidence of what I tolerate.) Anyway what does keep me going is the amazing generosity of all of you people out there. My Easyfundraising campaign now has 78 supporters who have raised £548, brilliant. We also have some new kennel sponsors but there are a few kennels that only have one sponsor and could do with some more. Perhaps you know someone who would be interested and if so please tell them all about it and how it helps my friends in the kennels so much. I went for a walk the other day with Taggy, who has been in his kennel for quite a while, and he was telling me how well he is looked after, so well in fact I nearly changed places!! He would still love to own a sofa though and is really excited about the thought of someone coming to take him home. Thank you so much to everyone who helps by standing order, easyfundraising and kennel sponsorship you are all wonderful. Hope to see you all during the coming year.
Hetty Telephone: 0845 458 3797
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Fund Raising The new fund raising committee has been set up and has now had two meetings. Its purpose is to support the Coordinator, rally people to help run all events and look at ways of raising funds. These meetings have produced some good ideas, so watch this space. One thing we want to address quickly is collection pots. We know there are a lot out there but we do not have a record of who placed them and where they are located. If you have not already done so, please collect any you have placed and return to the kennels asap, whether or not they are full. Please pop a note in the pot of the name of the business and postal address where they were located as we do like to send a thank you.You are welcome to pick up a replacement but please leave a note of your name and where you will be placing them. There is a clipboard with a form to complete in the office. We are a bit concerned that some pots may have been collected by people not connected with Homefinders so, in due course, we will be issuing an official card to anyone who places a pot so they can identify themselves to the business. We have set up an on line shop on Facebook. Search for “Charity Shop – For Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders”. At least a percentage of the proceeds must go to Homefinders. Please join, ask your friends and family to join and use it if you are trying to sell anything. There are two other ways to help raise funds.
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If you shop on line please join Easy Fundraising and nominate Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders as your chosen charity. It costs nothing and all you need to do is make sure you go through Easy Fundraising every time you shop. Loads of well know shops and holiday companies are involved such as Amazon, John Lewis etc. You can also get a VIP card at Pets at Home. Again, you can nominate Homefinders as your chosen charity (please note, for some reason we appear under the Lowestoft branch but you can shop anywhere). We continue to be more than happy to cut a rehomed dogs nails at the kennels. If you are able to make a donation then that would be most welcome. Remember a vet will charge you about £10 to do the job. We are hoping to do some collecting at Taverham Garden Centre on some Saturdays throughout the year. If you, and your dog, feel able to give a Saturday of your time (between about 10 and 4) please contact us (details below). If you have any thoughts or ideas for fund raising, know of an event this summer where we might be able to have a stall , would like to help at an event or organise a walk please contact the Committee Secretary Linda Johnson (linda.johnson@ ntlworld.com), the Chairman Diane Wright (dianewright4@hotmail.co.uk), or the Co Ordinator Corinne Douglas (corinnedouglas18@gmail.com)
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Lottery for Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders One of our trustees, Phil Pearce, has devised a lottery based on the results from one of the races at the racetrack. It will help raise vital funds for us, and remember the saying “you’ve got to be in it to win it!”.You can join the lottery by filling in an entry form, available from the Homefinders facebook site, the stadium or email Phil: pusspearce58@yahoo.co.uk Rules & Regulations 1) Subscriptions will be £52 yearly, £26 half yearly, or £13 quarterly by standing order. 2) The lottery will consist of up to a maximum of 124 members. 3) There will be no limit to the amount of membership each person may have. 4) All members will be issued with a 3 figure membership number which will be their number during the duration of their time in the lottery. The numbers will be any figure combination of 1 to 6 of which there are 124 possible combinations. 5) Each week there will be one prize winner of £60. 6) The winning numbers will be the first 3 dogs home in first race at Yarmouth greyhound stadium on each Saturday evening. Eg. If 3 wins, 5 is second, 2 is third for that week the winning numbers will be 352 in that order. 7) If the combination of numbers has not been sold then it will be rolled over to the following week. 8) The lottery will be ongoing weekly from Saturday 4th MAY 2019. 9) Winners will be paid by cheque the following week. 10) A full list of winners will be sent out with Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders Newsletter & on the homefinders facebook site. Anyone wanting a list of winners can do so by emailing Phil: pusspearce58@yahoo.co.uk 11) The lottery will be promoted by Philip Pearce,12 Bond Close, Pulham St Mary, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4QN on behalf of Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders. 12) In the event of a non-runner in the first race we will still pay out on the first 3 home. 13) In the event of any dispute the promoters decision is final.
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Christmas Day Walking crew
a huge thank you to you all. Events 2019
Walks 2019
March 17th Spring Open Day. 11am2pm. Come and bring all your hounds to meet their pals. Stalls, refreshments, Street Market Auction, come and see if you can grab some bargains.
We are trying to arrange a walk every month. If you would like to book a walk in your part of the county or your favourite walk please let Corinne know.
June 2nd Greyhound Show 12 noon Rosettes for first, second and third in each class plus trophy for winner. Stalls, tombola, refreshments.
May 12th Felthorpe. Meet at Village Hall Car Park in The Street at 11.30am May 19th Track Walk Greyhound Stadium Caister on Sea NR30 5TE 11am
August 18th Open Day 11am – 2pm usual stalls etc. Refreshments
June 23rd Eaton Park, South Park Drive, Norwich
October 13th Open Day 11am-2pm Auction of greyhound memorabilia at 12 noon. Stalls, refreshments.
September 29th Buxton
Please see the back cover for the full list of events where we have a stall booked.
December 15th Stratton Strawless 11am Christmas Walk with refreshments after.
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November 9th Saxlingham Nethergate
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Spotted
Did you spot the dog print shirt in Sainsbury’s recently? There are definitely greyhounds in jackets amongst them.
Two different Greyhound pubs, The Greyhound Inn in Swaffham, by the market place, and The Greyhound in Aldbury, Hertfordshire. Spotted by Dave Johnson.
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Your greyhounds enjoying Christmas
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Letters to the editor Hi all
Hi Michele (and Molly and Wallis)
It has been quite a year for me and my mum. We moved to Suffolk and I am enjoying all the sights sounds and smells.
Nobby here, I just wanted to check in and let you know I’m really happy. My flakes on my skin have gone now and I think I’ve put a little weight on.
Mum had been diagnosed with a degenerative disk disease and they were bulging out. Mum needs surgery to remove them. Mum is doing ok and we take gentle walks why she waits for surgery. My new dad Adam has been ill too and awaiting surgery on his heart. He was also diagnosed with a rare condition called sweets syndrome which attacks the body. It is under control for now. I get him to fuss me and go for nice walks. My mum still takes phone calls for our slaves if they have hounds like us having problems settling in. That is mum doing her bit he he! Mum is very arty and likes to take pictures of me. Well why wouldn’t she?I am rather handsome you know.
I miss my new family at night time and keep waking them up, but I will get the hang of sleeping down stairs on my own soon. I have been a really good boy whilst walking, and daddy makes jokes about me and the little girl by calling us “lilo and stich” because we always follow each other around the house. Daddy always takes me for a long walk on the beach at 4 am and mummy takes me at tea time. There are lots of other doggies living near me but I just ignore them when we pass, mummy says I’m a gentleman anyway. I hope you are all well and please say “Hi” to all my mates, daddy said he will bring me back soon to see you all. Love and kisses Nobby. (P.S I haven’t eaten any guinea pigs)
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Hi Michele I thought I’d send some photos of me having fun. Look at me enjoying tearing up all the Christmas wrapping paper, after opening all my treats. Mum took me for a lovely day out recently, but it was so cold she got me these lovely ear warmers. Don’t I look a toff! I love my retirement! Sapphire (Saffy) and Marrion Blackett
IN MEMORIAM Tanya (Confident Tanya) April 2010- January 2019 Fly free my beautiful baby over the rainbow bridge. You were with me for a far too short a time but made your mark on everyone you met with your great friendliness. A great ambassador for greyhounds with your happy disposition at events every weekend. Marley and I miss you so much. Corinne.
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I received this amazing work of art in the post from Dave and his family, it seemed such a shame to just re-type it, so here it is in all it’s glory. Even the envelope was covered in lovely stickers, and praise for everyone at Homefinders.
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Long Stay Residents
BRAE
MOE
Brae is a stunning boy with a unique light brindle coat, he’s sure to turn heads out and about. Friendly and affectionate, Brae will gently nudge you for some fuss. He is very playful too and enjoys a zoom around or game of ball. Brae loves his comforts and will appreciate a warm home, he can a little strong on the lead at times but will make a lovely companion once settled.
A stunning boy, Moe has a gleaming black coat and a very happy expression. Moe has a great character, he is full of fun and just loves to play or go for exciting walks. Still a youngster, Moe only recently celebrated his third birthday, he is sure to make a super long-term family pet given some socialising with smaller dogs. Moe is very loving and will appreciate having company most of the time.
Congratulations We’d like to thank two of our volunteers, Angie and Steve, who got married a few weeks ago. They asked for donations for the hounds instead of wedding presents, and received over £300. We wish you all the best for the future, and thank you so much for being so thoughtful.
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Diary of events in 2019 This is a list of events we will attend with our greyhound stall. If you would like to join us with your hound we will be very pleased to see you. We will publish more details nearer the time on our Facebook site and our web page. April 7th Broadland Dog Show, 9.30am Frettenham Village Hall, Church Road, NR12 7NN.Fun classes for all dogs.
June 30th South Norfolk Show Council Offices, Cygnet Court, Swan lane, Long Stratton,NR15 2XE 11am-4pm July 13th and 14th Starting Handle Club Show, Spring Farm, Fir Covert Rd, Felthorpe,NR10 4DT(Adjacent to roundabout on Fir Covert Rd on NDR)
April 14th Dog Show.9.30am Trimingham Hall, Trimingham NR11 8HQ
July 13th Wells Hospital Fete, East Park, Holkham Hall, Wells-Next-The-Sea. NR23 1AB 10am-4pm
April 14th Car Boot Sale Yarmouth Horse Race Course
July 28th Wells Carnival Fete, Buttlands Wells-next-the-sea, 11am-5pm
April 28th Dog Show Frettenham Village Hall, 11.30am NR12 7NN
August 3rd Dog Show, Martham Village Green, NR29 4PF 10am -4pm
May 6th Dog Show Sea Marge Hotel, 16,High Street, Overstrand NR27 0AB 123pm
August 10th and 11th Starting Handle Show, Orchard Cottage, Allison Street, Marsham 9am-5pm
May 26th and 27th North Norfolk Country Fair, Sheringham Road, Weybourne (A149) NR25 7EY Start 9.30am
August 25th and 26th All About Dogs, Showground, Costessey
May 26th and 27th Costessey Fete Playing Field Longwater Lane
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June 30th Caister Carnival, King George V Playing Field, Allendale Rd ,Caister on Sea NR30 5ES 10.30am-4.30pm
September 8th Dog Show Trimingham Hall NR11 8HQ 9.30am
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