Canine Partners Tea Party At Green Island Raises Over £1000

A tea party organised by the Essex Satellite of Canine Partners, a charity that provides highly trained assistance dogs for people with disabilities, has raised £1028.59.  The event took place at Green Island Gardens, Colchester from 2-5pm on Saturday 18 August 2012.

Set in twenty acres of beautiful scenery, Green Island Gardens made the perfect backdrop for a quintessentially British afternoon tea party.  Guests were served delicious food from the Vintage Tea Company including sandwiches, cakes, cupcakes and scones. 

Essex Community Fundraiser Lindsay Hurrell comments, “We were delighted that 50 guests joined staff and volunteers on what turned out to be a very hot day.  We received very positive feedback from attendees who enjoyed the surroundings, the afternoon tea and finding out more about the work of Canine Partners.  I would specially like to thank Mr & Mrs Edmond of Green Island Gardens for hosting this event.”

Canine Partners is always looking for volunteers, fundraisers and puppy parents from the local Essex community, please contact 0845 2090750 or visit www.caninepartners.org.uk for further information.  Please also consider saving your used stamps to help raise funds for Canine Partners!


About Canine Partners:

Canine Partners is a registered charity that assists people with disabilities to enjoy a greater independence and quality of life through the provision of specially trained dogs, whose well-being is a key consideration.

More than 1.2 million people in the UK use a wheelchair, and a significant number of those would benefit from a canine partner.  The dogs are carefully matched to the applicant’s needs and lifestyle, no matter how challenging.  They are trained to help with everyday tasks such as opening and shutting doors, unloading the washing machine, picking up dropped items, pressing buttons and switches and getting help in an emergency.  The Charity aims to train dogs to meet the needs of people with even the most complex disabilities including members of HM Armed Forces.

These life transforming dogs also provide practical, physiological, psychological and social benefits including increased independence and confidence as well as increased motivation and self-esteem.  A canine partner also brings companionship, a sense of security and increases social interaction.

Canine Partners receives no government funding and is wholly dependent on public donations and legacies.

For further press information contact Hannah Newberry,
T: 01329 830408, M: 07771561567, E: Hannah@leafagency.com

Canine Partners, Mill Lane, Heyshott, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 0ED
T 08456 580480   F 08456 580481   E info@caninepartners.org.uk

Visit Canine Partners’ Web site at www.caninepartners.org.uk