Citylife in Lichfield December 2022 January 2023

Remembrance
Events
WThe annual Remembrance service was held
in Lichfield Cathedral on Sunday 13th
November. Following the Cathedral service,
Vice Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, James
Leavesley DL accompanied by the Mayor, Councillor Jamie
Checkland, led the civic party into the Remembrance
Gardens to observe the national two minutes silence and
then perform the wreath laying ceremony, after which the
Dean of Lichfield, the Very Reverend Adrian Dorber gave
the blessing.
In Burntwood, wreaths were laid at a ceremony in
Chasetown at the war memorial, as well as a display of
poppies in both red, and also purple (to remember the
animals which lost their lives) at Prince’s Park.
The War Memorial in Chasetown
The beautiful display at Prince's Park, Burntwood,
which pays homage to all those who lost their lives,
animals included.
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The procession from the Cathedral (photo by Robert Yardley).
Help a Dog this
Christmas
By Lauren Hirst
This year has been a mixed year for everyone and 2023 is
certain to bring some challenges. On a positive note, it was
lovely to be able to get out and about again with our
greyhounds to get them used to the big wide world outside of
kennel life, and ready for their forever homes.
We were, once again, able to go out on awareness roadshows and
events to let people know what fantastic pets retired racing greyhounds
make and bust a few myths like they need lots of exercise (they don’t -
only two half hour walks a day in between snoozes). Like many other
animal rehoming centres, the number of dogs we’ve been able to find
homes for in 2022 is waaaay down on previous years due to the
economic climate and we’re not sure there will be any improvement in
2023.
Several of hounds have been waiting months for someone to visit and
take them home. Flash, Archie, Ricky and Tommy are just a few.
However, if you aren’t able to adopt a dog there are several ways you
can help the greyhounds in our care. Perhaps you could sponsor a dog
or a kennel for £36 and £72 a year respectively. It’s the perfect gift for
an animal lover in your life and you can arrange to visit our chosen
hound(s).
Many people will do their Christmas shopping online. If you join
The wreath laying ceremony in Lichfield's Remebrance Gardens
(photo by Robert Yardley).
Easyfundraising, each time you shop online the vendor will give you a
cash reward which you can donate to us. It’s simple and doesn’t cost you
anything but really helps us.
Another way to help is by buying some supplies for our kennels (and
if you buy online through Easyfundraising, you help twice!) Have a look
at our Amazon Wishlist on our website!
Visit our website at www.greyhoundtrusthallgreen.org.uk/ and click
on the “support” tab for all the ways to help. But if you ARE thinking
about adopting a dog in 2023, please consider a greyhound… adopting
one dog might not change the world, but the world will change for that
one greyhound. They’ve given their all during their racing careers, now
it’s our time to given them our ‘all’ in return.