Blue Cross shows raise thousands for animals in need

The Blue Cross equine centre in Rolleston-on-Dove and equine and small animal centre in Burford both hosted successful open days last weekend.

Rolleston equine welfare centre open day

A Rolleston, over a thousand supporters attended its summer open day on 28 July, raising an impressive £2,000 for horses and ponies in need. An unexpected spell of bright sunshine allowed visitors to make the most of the outdoor activities and riding displays. Charlotte Hughes, Blue Cross deputy centre manager at Rolleston, said: “We were delighted that so many people came along to show their support for The Blue Cross. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the horses loved the attention too! A big thank you to everyone who made a donation on the day."

Burford horse and dog show

On Sunday 29 July, it was the turn of Burford adoption and equine welfare centre to host its annual horse and dog show. The sunny weather drew over a thousand visitors on the day, raising nearly £6,000 for the animals. Locals enjoyed a range of activities and entertainment, including competitions for titles including Blue Cross Cat and Dog of the Year 2007, Best Blue Cross Horse or Pony 2007 and Best In Show for each species.

Tony Samuel, Blue Cross director of marketing and fundraising said: “We were delighted that the weather held out and so many people came along to show their support for The Blue Cross. Hundreds of people entered their animals into the classes and there were some fantastic winners. All the money raised will go towards our future work caring for animals in need, so a big thank you to everyone who made a donation.”

August 2007