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Post by Gizmo (Dave) on Sept 23, 2012 22:07:20 GMT
The past two years New Years Day Walks have seen well over 200 dogs come together, with their owners, for walk at Hylands Park in Chelmsford. 200+ Greyhounds really is a sight to behold, and was described by one person as "like V Festival for Greyhounds"! Last year we were joined by the Mayor & Mayoress of Chelmsford. There will be two walks - one long at around 1 hour, and one short at around 30minutes. This will be a GreyhoundPLUS walk so all of you that have another breed of dog that you normally have to leave behind can bring them along this time.Day / Date / Time - Sunday 1st January 2013 - midday Meeting Point - Hylands Park, Chelmsford, carpark 2 Writtle Gate, off Greenbury Way (A414 Writtle by-pass) Address of walk n/a Nearest available postcode (please check this if using for your SatNav) - CM1 3RL Map link - Multimap linkMapRough Directions - From Chelmsford town centre head towards Harlow and take the A414 Greenbury Way, Hylands Park entrance is about 3/4 mile on your left. Parking & Charges - Parking - no charge. Suitable for buggys and wheelchairs? yes, we'll be walking on the meadow and possibly through the woods but it's fairly even. Toilet facilities - yes at the Cafe and in Writtle Road car park Refreshments – yes, we will be offering hot drinks at the end of the walk, with a donation bucket close by There's also a very slow cafe by Hylands House. Anything else – This is a GreyhoundPLUS walk. Greyhounds that are not so good with other dogs may need extra attention and possibly muzzling. Contact name and phone number of Event Organiser: Dave 07881 950620
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Post by Mrs P on Sept 24, 2012 11:13:50 GMT
ahem ... Dave has kindly put me down as leader ... wrong! This is a big walk with a lot of organisation and volunteers needed so soon we'll have a meeting to work out the logistics and arrangements. In the meantime please Thank you
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Post by SJ (Sam) on Sept 24, 2012 11:50:57 GMT
Have you put it in FB so we can share?
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Post by Gizmo (Dave) on Sept 24, 2012 12:16:46 GMT
Have edited the original post, and shared to Facebook and Twitter
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Post by Mrs P on Sept 24, 2012 13:02:23 GMT
Any clever artistic types our there able to make a nice banner to put on the website and Facebook page (600 wide) ... Why does the name Claire Migliorini (sp?) spring to mind
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Post by Charlotte on Sept 24, 2012 14:09:08 GMT
You can our names to the list, if they aren't on there already
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Post by Claire on Sept 25, 2012 16:54:52 GMT
Any clever artistic types our there able to make a nice banner to put on the website and Facebook page (600 wide) ... Why does the name Claire Migliorini (sp?) spring to mind On the job, boss. (and a bonus point for spelling the name right! Lol!)
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Post by BeckaBoo on Sept 25, 2012 21:49:13 GMT
Please add me to the helpers list. I'm available for whatever is needed. You'll be helping me in return if you keep me busy. x
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Post by jochapman on Sept 26, 2012 11:27:31 GMT
I would love to say I can do something, but my lil brother is coming home from Canada for those two weeks, so don't want to promise something I then can't deliver. Please could I say nearer the time?
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Post by Gizmo (Dave) on Sept 26, 2012 11:59:55 GMT
I would love to say I can do something, but my lil brother is coming home from Canada for those two weeks, so don't want to promise something I then can't deliver. Please could I say nearer the time? No worries, that's fine. Although, Canadians are acceptable volunteers as well ;D ;D ;D
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Post by trannytech on Sept 26, 2012 18:09:05 GMT
Put me down as well. I can act as herder rounding up anyone wandering off!
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Post by madcowterri on Sept 27, 2012 8:10:20 GMT
I'm sure I can muster a fruit cake and some bread pudding! I can marshall also if you need me
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Post by jochapman on Sept 27, 2012 13:16:07 GMT
I would love to say I can do something, but my lil brother is coming home from Canada for those two weeks, so don't want to promise something I then can't deliver. Please could I say nearer the time? No worries, that's fine. Although, Canadians are acceptable volunteers as well ;D ;D ;D I have asked the Canadians, no reply as yet...
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Post by Mrs P on Nov 14, 2012 14:58:45 GMT
We'll be arranging a recee for this walk very soon, most likely a Saturday.
Can you please add your name below if you can marshall:
Janet P Dave P Terri
or if you can help with refreshments:
And please spread the word, this isn't just an Essex Greyhound Walk, this is a Greyhound Walks New Years Day Special Walk, the more the merrier, the more the bigger the impression, the more the lower the publics jaws drop in admiration ;D
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Post by floydpink on Nov 14, 2012 16:27:04 GMT
We'll be arranging a recee for this walk very soon, most likely a Saturday.
Can you please add your name below if you can marshall:
Janet P Dave P Terri Jan T Rob T
or if you can help with refreshments:
And please spread the word, this isn't just an Essex Greyhound Walk, this is a Greyhound Walks New Years Day Special Walk, the more the merrier, the more the bigger the impression, the more the lower the publics jaws drop in admiration ;D[/quote]
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