Driven Clay Shoot in aid of Canine Partners

 

A driven clay shoot that took place last weekend in aid of Canine Partners (Registered No. 803680), a charity specialising in providing highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities, raised £15,000.  The event was held at Holywell near Swanmore in Hampshire, by kind permission of the Earl of Clarendon and Dowager Countess of Clarendon on Saturday 12th September.

Twenty five teams of 4 guns competed for the Canine Partners Charity Shield. The course consisted of 5 drives including High Pheasant, Driven Partridge and Fur & Feather set up by the Better Shooting Company. This was followed by a Pimms reception and lunch by Green’s of St. James’s, with wine sponsored by Neil Ellis of South Africa.
 
The day was won by The Hampshire Sporting Club team consisting of Alan Collett - team leader, Gavin Thomas, Peter Waldron and Carole Hawkins.  They were closely followed by last year’s winners from Holywell, headed up by the Earl of Clarendon.  The winning prize was presented by the Canine Partners patron, HRH Duke of Gloucester, who took part in the shoot.
 
Terry Knott, Canine Partners Chief Executive says: The Holywell Clay Shoot was, as usual, a great day out and put the “fun” in fundraising. We had a record turnout of Guns and Guests, with generous donations and auction prizes. Canine Partners is indebted to our existing and new supporters - the monies raised will go towards training more puppies to help people with disabilities, thus helping to transform their lives.”

Next year’s shoot will be held on Saturday 11th September 2010.  For further information on Canine Partners, please visit www.caninepartners.co.uk or call 08456 580 480.

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Photo Caption – HRH Duke of Gloucester (second from right) presents Canine Partners Charity Shield to The Hampshire Sporting Club team.

Press contact:
Hannah Newberry
Tel:  01329 830408

About Canine Partners:
Officially launched in 1990, Canine Partners enables people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs.

Training assistance dogs to transform the lives of people with severe physical disabilities (many of whom are in wheelchairs) enriches human life in practical ways such as dressing and undressing, supermarket shopping and vital emergency response procedures.  In addition it provides physiological, psychological and social benefits that help keep people healthy and happy.
 
As a registered charity Canine Partners receives no government funding and is wholly dependent on public donations and legacies.

For further information on fundraising, donations, volunteering or applying for a Canine Partner, please call 08456 580480 or visit www.caninepartners.co.uk.

Canine Partners for Independence. Registered in England No. 2516146. Charity Commission Registered No. 803680. Scottish Registered Charity No. SCO39050

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