August 2008 Archives

A CARING pet will be enjoying a night at a hotel after beating hundreds of other dogs in a national competition

Ellie who is a Tibetan spaniel was entered into the contest by staff at the Harefield Nursing Centre in Hill End because she attends the home every week giving comfort to many of the patients there.

The event is run by a national charity called Pets of Therapy which invited people across the country to vote for pets that have helped other people.

Ellie and her owner Cheryl Vials from Northwood have already received publicity in Yours magazine and will now be one of six lucky families to get to stay at the Palace Hotel in Buxton in Derbyshire in November.

Gwen Owen, activities manager at the nursing home, said: "Ellie is a very small dog which is good because it means we can put her on a bed or on someone's lap if the person is in a wheelchair.

"She helped one lady who has now passed away, but in her last few days we put Ellie on her bed and even though she couldn't move her body it would bring a smile on her face.
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I would really want Ellie to win, she has been wonderful and brought so much happiness to people here, they all ask if Ellie is coming in to see them on Wednesdays when she usually comes in to see us."

THE Tidy Harefield Group has organised litterpicks on September 6 and October 4. If you want to ensure the village looks spick and span meet the volunteers on the village green from 9.30am. You will be sure of a welcome.

FRIDAY evening auctions are being held on August 29 and September 26 at St Mary's Church Hall in the High Street, Harefield

Always call 07941/753264 to confirm before turning up.

Viewing is from 5pm and selling begins at 7pm.

A CHEESE and Wine evening is being held at the Kings Arms in Park Lane, Harefield, on August 28 at 7pm.

The village centre pub is also holding regular quizzes on Wednesdays at 9.30pm and Sundays at 9pm.

Tuesdays are poker nights; the fun begins at 8pm and beginners are always welcome.

There is the usual end-of-the-month live music at the pub on August 30 at 9pm.

THERE are still a few spaces on the trip to the Faversham Hop Festival on August 31 and you don't have to be a member of CAMEO to get on board.

Good old-fashioned entertainment is promised at the celebration of the hop harvest including morris dancing, stalls and street theatre.

The £15 trip sets off at 9.30am. Call CAMEO contact Gwen PInder on 01895 822320 for more details, or to book.

SIGN UP now for the first-ever sponsored walk organised by the Dogs'Trust in Harvil Road, Harefield.

Staff and supporters are raising money for stray and abandoned dogs,on Sunday October 5,in a three mile route starting at Black Park in Wexham.

The trot, with or without dogs, begins at 10.30am in the car park and everyone who finishes the walk will get a certificate.

For more information or to request sponsorship forms,call Charlotte Peters on 01895 453 951,or email charlotte.peters@dogstrust.org.uk.

ANYONE who has a couple of hours to spare each week(or even once a fortnight) would be welcomed with open arms at Harefield Hospital.

Voluntary help is needed by The League of Friends who run the cafe, so if you fancy serving tea, coffee and snacks to visitors, do get in touch.

The shifts at the hospital cafe in Hill End Road, are 10am-1pm, 1-3.30pm and 3.30-5.30pm.

Ring Lynn on 01895 828678 or Ivy on 01895 823005 for more information.