Midlands and Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Ridgeback Rescue

NEWS 2010

28.12.2010	Suki added to re-homing page
05.12.2010	Nelson's profile updated, picture added. Barney added to Re-Homing Page.
28.11.2010	Zac and Lola have found new homes Sophie and Leo have been added to the re-homing page Report on 2010 Fun Day in Aid of Rescue added
19.11.2010	Page added for the Moss Valley Walk Alfie & Keeva's Story added to the Rescue Success Stories Page
07.11.2010	Emmie's Story added to the Rescue Stories Page
31.10.2010	Dillon added to the Rescue Stories Page
24.10.2010	Details of Nelson and Amber added to Re-Homing Page Page added for the 2010 Open Show in Support of Rescue
15.10.2010	Autumn Sponsored Walk in aid of Rescue - Saturday 23rd October 2010 Do you fancy a gentle stroll in the crisp late October air, among the ever changing colours of Autumn, in the Beautiful Moss Valley? Followed perhaps with a cosy lunch in any one of a number of local hostelries !! There are no mountains to climb just a nice steady walk for a couple of hours, but there is an escape route; a short cut for those who would prefer an easier and shorter walk!! If this sounds appealing, why not come along with (or without) your dog and at the same time help raise some money to aid our less fortunate charges. The walk begins at 11.00am Saturday 23rd October 2010 For a Sponsorship Form together with Directions and a Map of The Walk, Click Here. Extra Sponsorship Forms Here
11.10.2010	50 Class Grand Companion Show to be held on Sunday 24th October 2010 at Magna Village Hall in support of Midlands and Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue. All Class Winners will receive a Trophy, with rosettes to 6th place. There will be Other Prizes plus a Raffle - Refreshments -Tombola - and Free Parking! A Professional Photographer in the guise of Lincolnshire Images will be on hand to capture your pet's special pose as per your requirements. Entry taken on the day from 9.ooam Judging begins at 9.30am Why not bring your family pet and give it a try, the odds are you'll have a great day out!! Full Details Here
19.09.2010	Alfie and Keeva have found new homes! Details of Zac added to the re-homing page.
16.08.2010	Following the success of our previous October Open Shows held in Support of Midlands & Northern Ridgeback Rescue, we are doing it all again this coming October!! This years show is to be held on Sunday 10th October at Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre, Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, Derby NG10 5AE, where our judge will be Miss Linda Fletcher (Kantaris) As with previous years all proceeds will be credited to the rescue fund as will any donations which will be gratefully received, at any time. Why not come along to support rescue and at the same time have an enjoyable day in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. And don't forget, at this show will be the last chance to buy raffle tickets for the beautiful Native American Indian work of art pictured below! Directions to the show:- M1 Junction 25, take 2nd Exit. Bostocks Lane for 0.37 miles. Traffic Lights turn right onto Derby Road (B5010) for 0.07 miles, Left onto Nursery Ave. Full Details and Schedule Here Entry Form Here
06.08.2010	Ellie's Story added to the Rescue Success Page
05.08.2010	Would you like to own this beautiful work of art? .......... Well, you can!! Donated by Cath Davis & Yvonne Bowker in Support of Midlands and Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, it measures approximately 6' x 4 1/2' (183cm x 137cm), is hand woven by Native American Indians in pure cotton, and is washable. It is to be raffled, with the draw taking place at our Open Show in Support of Rescue, on Sunday 10th October 2010 at Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre at Sandiacre, Derbyshire. However, should you be unable to attend, fear not, tickets are available by post from now on! To purchase tickets at £1.00 each please send a cheque or postal order with your name and telephone number, together with an S.A.E., to:- Mrs G Craven Patch Cottage Moat Farm Gribthorpe Howden East Yorks DN14 7NT Or of course they will be available on the day for those attending.
25.07.2010	Reggie and Leo have both found new homes! Details of Zanzi added to the Re-Homing Page
02.07.2010	Lola's Details updated.
29.06.2010	Details of Alfie & Keeva added to the re-homing page Paddy & Rosie have found themselves a lovely new home together!!
09.06.2010	Details of Reggie added to Re-Homing Page
20.05.2010	Shumba has been withdrawn by his owner
13.05.2010	Details of Shumba added to the Re-Homing Page Xena's Story added to the Rescue Successes Page
13.04.2010	Upcoming Events Page updated with details of Corby Glen Dog Show in October.
31.03.2010	Mena and Sam have found their new homes Details of Hooch & Ruby and Leo added to the Re-Homing Page
30.03.2010	Upcoming Events Page updated with details of the Annual Summer Fun Day to be held Sunday 1st August 2010
19.03.2010	Upcoming Events Page updated with details of Bottlesford Dog Show on May Day Bank Holiday
17.03.2010	Upcoming Events Page updated with more details of Charity Dog Shows
11.03.2010	Unwanted Clothing Collection Alison Wigglesworth is making an "unwanted clothing collection" with proceeds to be donated to Midlands & Northern Ridgeback Rescue. She has already started to collect in the village where she lives and asks that anyone attending the Club Open Show on Sunday 21st March 2010, and has unwanted clothing, shoes or handbags, lurking in their drawers and wardrobes, put it all in a bin liner and bring it along to the show. Please take a few moments to root out anything that you may no longer want and could aid in raising funds for rescue. Thank You
11.03.2010	Benson has found a new home!
07.03.2010	Photo of Kellsy & Madison added to Re-Homing Page.
02.03.2010	Upcoming Events Page updated. Why not take a look and make a note in your diary for those that interest you. Rescue Stories Page updated with Elsa's Tale
27.02.2010	Photos of Paddy & Rosie have been added and Benson's details have been updated on the Re-Homing Page. Zimba and Adso have found new homes! Details of Nell, Sam, Kellsy & Madison, Mena and Lola added to the Re-Homing Page
11.02.2010	Details of Zimba added to Re-Homing Page
09.02.2010	Freddie has found his new home! Details of Benson added to the Re-Homing Page
04.02.2010	Upcoming Events Page updated
22.01.2010	Details of Adso added to Re-Homing Page Ozzie will now be staying at home.
19.01.2010	Picture of Mika added to Re-Homing page.
11.01.2010	Sid Thorne The committee, members and friends of the Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club offer their heartfelt condolences to Pat Thorne, on the tragic and all too early passing of her husband Sid. After a long battle with debilitating disease he slipped away quietly on Saturday 9th January 2010. Sid had been a club member for many years, serving as a valued member of the committee and was instrumental in the setting up of Midlands & Northern Rescue. He will be sorely missed by all. The funeral service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 20th January 2010 at Southport Crematorium, Southport Road, PR8 5JQ. No flowers please, but should anyone care to make a donation it will be shared between The Parkinson Society and Midlands & Northern Ridgeback Rescue.
06.01.2010	Leo, Freddie and Paddy & Rosie added to the re-homing page

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Breed Council

The Breed Council representing all four Rhodesian Ridgeback Clubs in Britain meets twice a year to discuss all Rhodesian Ridgeback related issues. Its function is to collate the collective views of all clubs and present them to The Kennel Club. News of The Breed Council activities will be posted as available.

Discover Dogs

Discover Dogs is becoming increasingly popular. In future on ridgeback day at Crufts, the stand will be manned, and ridgebacked, by some of our Rescue Rhodesian Ridgebacks (check out their stories). We also attend Discover Dogs at Earls Court, London, in November and in May we represent Rhodesian Ridgebacks at the "All About Dogs" exhibition in Essex. We always need people to help with these events so if you would care to volunteer your services for a couple of hours it will alleviate the strain on the regulars who do a full days stint, which is unfair on their Ridgebacks. With hundreds of people milling around asking questions, some sensible, some ridiculous, even Ridgebacks get tired out. As long as your dog is "bombproof" and you like talking (and lets face it what RR owner doesn't) Please offer to help.