Greyhounds Jo<strong>in</strong> the Celebrations! By Lauren Hirst Charles III has now been crowned K<strong>in</strong>g of the UK and what a spectacular event. To mark the Coronation thousands of organisations across the country jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the Big Help Out to “jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>, help out, and make a change.” For several years now we have been able to showcase the work of the Trust by contribut<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>Citylife</strong>, so we were pleased to welcome the Editor, Kristen Lackajis, and her friend Chrissie on Coronation Bank Holiday Monday as part of the Big Help Out. Krissy and Chrissie met several of our volunteers who give up their time day-<strong>in</strong>-and-day-out, 52 weeks of the year to help the hounds <strong>in</strong> our care make the transition from rac<strong>in</strong>g dog to family pet and f<strong>in</strong>d lov<strong>in</strong>g homes for them. And of course, they met the hounds. I th<strong>in</strong>k it’s safe to say that they enjoyed their visit learn<strong>in</strong>g about greyhounds, the work of the Trust, and best of all, the hands-on time with the hounds, walk<strong>in</strong>g, groom<strong>in</strong>g, play<strong>in</strong>g etc. They particularly fell for the two little sisters, Mae and Penny and who wouldn’t? Two peas <strong>in</strong> a pod they are simply adorable and it would be fantastic to be able to f<strong>in</strong>d homes for them together. We know it’s a tall order with the cost-of-liv<strong>in</strong>g crisis, but it would be a shame to split them up now. If you are look<strong>in</strong>g for a ready pair of hounds, look no further, and get <strong>in</strong> touch. Follow<strong>in</strong>g on from the Coronation weekend, we had our own special event, the Watford Gap Kennels Open Day on May 13th. What a great success it was too with a dog show, a variety of stall, an amaz<strong>in</strong>g donated cake to raffle, and a parade of homeless hounds who strutted their stuff to meet the public. We’re pleased to say that Trooper found his forever family as a result. An astonish<strong>in</strong>g £2,000 was raised on the day, and given that we are virtually a self-fund<strong>in</strong>g branch of the national Greyhound Trust, is much needed and appreciated. There will be another Open Day <strong>in</strong> September so watch our Facebook page and website for details. To f<strong>in</strong>d out more about adopt<strong>in</strong>g, foster<strong>in</strong>g, sponsor<strong>in</strong>g a greyhound or becom<strong>in</strong>g a volunteer, phone us on 0121 426 4810, email hallgreen@greyhoundtrust.org.uk, or visit www.greyhoundtrusthallgreen.org.uk. W<strong>in</strong> Arthur Price Cutlery <strong>Citylife</strong> has teamed up with cutlery and giftware firm Arthur Price to offer readers the chance to w<strong>in</strong> an amaz<strong>in</strong>g prize. We have three six persons, 52-piece Arthur Price Sophie Conran Rivel<strong>in</strong> box sets to give away, worth £380 each. This wonderful 52-piece set <strong>in</strong>cludes a full seven-piece place sett<strong>in</strong>g for six people. All the pieces <strong>in</strong> this beautiful cutlery set are designed to feel great <strong>in</strong> your hand and be balanced perfectly. The handles of the Rivel<strong>in</strong> collection are smooth like a pebble shaped by waters of a fastflow<strong>in</strong>g river. Arthur Price is a family bus<strong>in</strong>ess based <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> which has been mak<strong>in</strong>g cutlery s<strong>in</strong>ce 1902. Adorn<strong>in</strong>g the tables of the f<strong>in</strong>est restaurants and hotels throughout the world, Arthur Price is a byword for quality. But a little-known fact is that Arthur Price has a factory shop <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> offer<strong>in</strong>g some amaz<strong>in</strong>g discounts. Located on Britannia Way, <strong>Lichfield</strong> WS14 9UY it is open Monday - Saturday and is a true factory shop with a huge range of cutlery, gifts and holloware at amaz<strong>in</strong>g prices. To be <strong>in</strong> with a chance to w<strong>in</strong> one of these three amaz<strong>in</strong>g prizes simply answer this question: 10 The Arthur Price Factory Shop is located where? a) Lower Way, <strong>Lichfield</strong> b) Upper Way, <strong>Lichfield</strong> c) Britannia Way, <strong>Lichfield</strong> To enter, just send your name, contact details and answer to ARTHUR PRICE Competition at competitioncitylife@gmail.com or post your entry to <strong>Citylife</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong> Ltd, PO Box 7126, <strong>Lichfield</strong> WS14 4JS by the clos<strong>in</strong>g date of 23rd <strong>June</strong> <strong>2023</strong>. One entry per household. Multiple entries will be disqualified. No cash equivalent. Please note you must be 18 or over to enter. All entrants’ <strong>in</strong>formation is processed <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with GDPR Data Protection Regulations and our Privacy Policy (available at citylife<strong>in</strong>lichfieldltd.co.uk). Full t&cs on page 50.
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