Bark in Pittville Park

27 June 2010, Pittville Park, 10am - 4pm

For the second summer running Pittville Park in Cheltenham will be turned into a haven for all dogs and their owners thanks to Gloucestershire County Association for the Blind. Bark in Pittville Park, sponsored dog walk and family day out is taking place on Sunday 27th June from 10am - 4pm. Dog owners (and members of the public who don't own a dog) can help raise money to help blind and visually impaired people by entering a sponsored 5km walk around the whole of Pittville Park.

Lucy Gooding, Community Fundraiser for GCAB says "We are inviting anyone whether they have a dog or not to enter the walk and help raise sponsorship. GCAB help and support over 3,000 blind and partially sighted people throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. We receive no Government funding so sponsored events like this are vital to help carry on the services we provide.

As well as the sponsored walk there are a wide variety of activities going on throughout the day. They include a fun dog show judged by local Vet Brad Cooper. Brad will also have a stand which pet owners can visit to ask him any questions they have. There will also be 2 displays from Paws for Thought Dog display team who recently performed on the Alan Titchmarsh show on ITV. Local dance group, Dance tech are coming along to wow the crowds with some great dance moves. You can also have a ride in a tethered hot air balloon, bouncy slides and buy some tasty refreshments.

If you are interested in taking part then please contact Lucy on 01242 246 110 or email her on barkinpittvillepark@glos-blind.co.uk