Charity Fun Day and Dog Show is a paw-fect day out for the whole family
Assistance dog charity, Canine Partners, is inviting local animal-lovers and four-legged friends to a Family Fun Day and Dog Show at its National Training Centre in Loughborough, on Saturday 2 August, to support the charity’s life-changing work.
The fun-filled summer event, taking place from 11am to 3pm, offers a great day out for families and people all ages, with live music, food stalls, vintage vehicles, children’s activities and more. Entry is just £5 per car, with all proceeds helping the charity train assistance dogs that provide independence and companionship to people with physical disabilities.
A highlight of the day will be the fun dog show, giving canine companions the chance to shine in classes such as Handsomest Chap, Best Trick and Golden Oldie. With rosettes and prizes up for grabs, it’s set to be a tail-wagging good time!
Visitors will also have the chance to see the charity’s assistance dogs in action, with a demonstration showcasing their incredible skills and tasks the dogs carry out to support their partners.
Entertainment will be provided by The Quo Ukulele Orchestra and Delta Connection, while a convoy of vintage tractors from the Canineball Road Run will arrive to kick off the day’s celebrations.
Rebecca Middleton, Midlands Community Engagement Officer at Canine Partners, said: “We’re so excited to welcome the public to our National Training Centre for a day of fun and celebration. It’s a fantastic way to bring people together, raise vital funds and highlight the incredible difference our assistance dogs make. We’d love to see lots of families and dogs joining us for what promises to be a brilliant day.”
This year also marks Canine Partners’ 35th anniversary, celebrating over three decades of transforming lives through the power of partnership. Since 1990, the charity has created more than 1,000 life-changing partnerships across the UK, training dogs to assist with tasks such as opening doors, picking up dropped items and providing vital emotional support.
To find out more about the event, visit: caninepartners.org.uk/familyfunday.
