South-East’s biggest dog show returns for action-packed Easter bank holiday weekend – Competition Closed! This years All About Dogs Show will take place at Newbury Showground, Thatcham on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th April 2016. The show is perfect for dog lovers as well as couples and families whom, are seeking to enjoy an action-packed weekend […]
The first of the ‘Crufts’ Dog events took place in 1891 at the Royal Agricultural Hall in Islington. It was the brainchild of Charles Cruft, hence the name.
After college, Charles worked for the w …
Dress Up Your Pet Day is an opportunity to wow the neighbours, and to unleash the inner diva of your favourite pooch or Persian… Why not go the extra mile, and get the little guy or gal something to …
Kate Humble is a writer and presenter. Her most recent television credits include Volcano Live, Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey, Lambing Live and the long running popular wildlife serie …
Ripley’s Rambles offer:
Dog walking, pet drop in and pet taxi service in the Thatcham area.
Prices from £7 for half an hour.
Fully insured.
A bespoke service designed to meet the needs of you …
May is Tick Awareness Month
Don’t get ticked off. Beware of Lyme Disease!
What is Lyme Disease?
It is a bacterial infection passed to humans by the bite from a tiny tick no bigger than the siz …
Richard Benyon MP speaks on Concerns of TB Outbreak in Greenham Common Area.
A Public Health England (PHE) press release about two cases of bovine TB (bTB) in humans was released yesterday. It concern …
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