Epping Rotary dog show for Children in Need

Epping Rotary organised a fun day in support of Children in Need held at Stonards Recreation Ground. Sunday 10th October was the start of the Countryfile Ramble and Epping ramblers went on a three mile ramble starting from Julie’s café. Unfortunately the weather was not kind to our ramblers and they had to don their waterproofs and brave the elements. All those who took part enjoyed the route which took them into Wintry Park Woods and Garnon Mead Nature Reserve. The Rotary gazebo was full of Pudsey merchandise including large bears, small bears, Pudsey ears and many other small items for purchase.

Many of our ramblers had dogs and in the afternoon the fun dog show was a great success. Epping Town Mayor, Councillor Michael Wright did the judging and gave out winning rosettes. He said it was probably the most difficult thing he had done in his year in office. Our young helpers Hollie and Rosie assisted by giving treats to every dog that entered.

The money raised through such events in aid of Children in Need can change the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK and Epping Rotary is committed to support such charities. Throughout the afternoon a raffle for a large Pudsey, sale of Pudsey merchandise and generous donations raised £593.18, this added to a raffle for a large Blush bear during the Epping Playground Association’s Happyfest brings the amount raised so far to £863.23.

The BBC Children in Need Show is on 19th November and Epping Rotary we will continue to fundraise with a target of £1000. Pudsey merchandise is available to purchase at Julie’s café where you can also pick up a map of the route the ramblers walked and make a donation. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the day successful and we hope to make this an Epping Rotary annual event.