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Pembrokeshire Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Dog lovers gather in Martletwy to support Wales Air Ambulance
A POPULAR Pembrokeshire dog show is returning this month and will raise vital funds for the Wales Air Ambulance. The Bluestone Charity Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet, and Family Dog Show will take place over the weekend of Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 1 at The Snooty Fox, Martletwy. The event has drawn strong crowds in previous years and is once again expected to be a lively, family-friendly affair. Organised by Rebecca Woods and her dedicated team of volunteers, the event features a packed schedule of dog classes, stalls, food and drink, a licensed bar, a raffle, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. There's even a large children's play area to keep the youngest visitors entertained. This year's show includes major qualifiers and a wide range of prizes – with £100 for each overall show champion and £50 awards in the family, KC, and Pick and Mix classes. Rebecca Woods, who founded the event, said: 'This is our fourth year running the show and it's always a really enjoyable weekend – not just for the dogs, but for the whole family. This year is especially meaningful to me as I lost my mum at the start of the year. We've been lucky with the weather every time so far, so fingers crossed for sunshine again.' In previous years, the show has raised over £1,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. This year's chosen beneficiary, Wales Air Ambulance, was selected by public vote via the event's Facebook page. The charity provides emergency medical care across Wales, taking hospital-level treatment directly to patients in need. Crews are able to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions, and perform minor procedures at the scene. As a pan-Wales service, its aircraft and rapid response vehicles serve both rural and urban areas – and rely entirely on public donations to meet their annual £11.2 million funding requirement. Mike May, regional fundraising manager for West Wales, said: 'A huge thank you to the organisers for choosing Wales Air Ambulance to benefit from this year's event. The Bluestone Dog Show is always a fantastic occasion, and fundraisers like this help us continue delivering lifesaving care wherever it's needed. Every pound raised really does make a difference.'
Western Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Bluestone dog show to raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance
The Bluestone Charity Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet, and Family Dog Show, which has been a hit in previous years, will take place at the Snooty Fox in Martletwy from May 31 to June 1. The event, organised by Rebecca Woods and her team, promises a fun day out for dogs and families alike. There will be stalls, a raffle, food, refreshments, and a licensed bar. Prizes include £100 for each show champion and £50 for each family and KC and Pick and Mix show champion. Major qualifiers are also available. Ms Woods, who is particularly excited about hosting the 'best of the West Championship', said: "This is the fourth year we have been running the show. "It is a really nice weekend every year, it is a nice day out for dogs, as well as families. "There's a big play area for the children to enjoy. "This year means a lot to me, after I lost my mum at the beginning of the year. "Every year, we've been lucky with the weather, so fingers crossed it will be sunny." The show has previously raised more than £1,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. The Wales Air Ambulance was chosen as this year's beneficiary by a public vote on the show's Facebook page. The charity takes consultant-led hospital-standard treatments to patients and, if necessary, transfers them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. Consultants can administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions and conduct minor operations at the scene of an incident. As a pan-Wales service, its dedicated crews, regardless of where they are based, will travel the length and breadth of the country to deliver emergency lifesaving care. It relies on public donations to raise the £11.2 million required every year to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road. Mike May, West Wales regional fundraising manager for Wales Air Ambulance, said: "A huge thank you to the organisers for deciding that the Wales Air Ambulance would benefit from this year's dog show. "The charity dog show is always a great success and a wonderful way to raise funds for good causes. "We really appreciate the support and hope the sun comes out for a successful show. "Every pound raised makes a lifesaving difference. "Fundraisers, like this one, will help us to continue to be there for the people of Wales when they need us most." For more information on the dog show, contact Rebecca on 07786 587924 or visit the Bluestone Dog Show Facebook page.
