28 April Blenheim Sun

Page 23

The Sun

Wednesday April 28, 2021

EVENT: Dog Day fun

Out & About

On Saturday morning April 1, the Picton Vet Clinic hosted its first ever Traffic Light Bandana dog walk and fun day, organised by vet Christine Mackenzie. Dog owners were out with their dogs in the sun, enjoying their dog in the company of others, while encouraging communication and control at dog parks, and avoiding accidents and altercations. The four colours of bandanas owners could choose from were green, yellow, orange and red, indicating a dog’s feelings and conditions, the message being always to ask before interacting with any dog.

Jacqueline Horscroft, putting her hot dog order in with Colin Milthorpe as she waited for husband Greg and their dog Sam to come back from their guided walk.

23

Have an event ? contact The Sun

Carol Crawford with Doug, her Huntaway Cross wearing his friendly green bandana. Doug was “off the farm” but didn’t make the grade as a sheepdog, so was rehomed.

Doggie day care: Wendy Smith and Mandy Platt minding vet Christine Mackenzie’s Tibetan terrier Holly while Christine co-ordinated the day’s activities.

EVENT: Hospice shop celebrates

Marlborough Hospice Shop volunteers and supporters met last Friday afternoon to celebrate the opening of another extension to their shop in Redwoodtown. They have taken over what used to be a secondhand furniture shop at the end of their block. It is the third extension that has occurred over the years since they opened 15 years ago.

Largest to smallest: 16-month-old Bailey, the Great Dane, was the uncontested leader of the pack in Saturday's line-up. "Because he's still learning manners" said owner Ruth Heron as she selected an orange bandana for him.

No prizes for guessing where this dog’s owner came from.”Bonnie Lassie”, half chihuahua and half chihuahua Griffin cross, was having a day out with Arthur Coutes.

Sky Eathorne and Kellie Clark with Lucy , the German Pointer heading dog, setting off on the guided walk on Saturday morning.

Picton vet Christine Mackenzie with Holly. The well-attended doggie social gathering on Saturday morning was Christine's idea.

Christine Law, manager of the Hospice Marlborough shop in Redwoodtown, enjoys the new space for books, CD's, cards and linen that opening up a new area has given them.

Wake up in the Bahamas every morning. Bahamas Queen 4 Piece Slatbed Bedroom Suite

9063388

When you open your eyes, you’ll think you’ve been transported to a more exotic place. For a moment, at least. The solid pine design, in white with grey accents, also give it a modern, light feel. You might just want to crank the heating up a bit, for the full tropical experience.

$1999 $2999 was

less than

11

$

per week for 50 months interest free*

Offers valid until Tuesday 24th November 2020, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. *Apple, selected computers, game consoles, gift cards, clearance items and some promotional items are not available in conjunction with interest free offers. Flooring available on a maximum of 18 months interest free. Exclusions, fees, terms, conditions, and credit criteria apply. Available in-store only.


Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.