Penny our fabulous receptionist is now married!
Penny and Craig escaped it all to get married in Jamaica last week with their daughter Faith. Congratulations!!
Charity Open Day 2012
WOW! What a success!!
Hollybank Veterinary Centre has raised over £1200 for charity at their Annual Open Day. The day took place on Sunday 2nd September supporting both the Joshua Tree Children’s Charity and the Neuromuscular Centre.
Despite a rainy start the day was a roaring success. Free Practice Tours ran throughout the day allowing clients – current and new – to explore the practice, learn more about Hollybank and chat with all the staff. The was a chance to see ‘behind the scenes’, look at x-rays and read about some real life cases.
The face painting, bouncy castle, jewellery, gingerbread decorating and children’s games were very popular. Also helping to raise money were Littlers Butchers with their BBQ, Snugbury’s Icecream and DJ Danny as the host. The Groom Room performed demonstrations all day and Avian Veterinary Services brought some birds down to meet the crowds and talk about their work.
The Grand Raffle was drawn at the end of afternoon with prizes ranging from wine and jewellery, to trips to Blue Planet and Stockley Farm – and even a holiday for four!
Practice Principal Richard Hewitt was pleased with how the day had gone, ‘We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the stall holders, contributors and volunteers that made the Open Day possible. To better last year’s total is a wonderful achievement, especially in the current climate and we are very pleased we are able to contribute to the Joshua Tree and the Neuromuscular Centre’s fundraising. Thank you to all our clients for supporting us once again – we are very grateful.’
Hollybank are now looking forward to their next event. They will be holding a free Firework Talk on Wednesday 24th October at Sandiway Village Hall. Jacqui Campuzano, Hollybank’s Head Nurse, will be discussing how to cope with your pet’s firework fear this year and how to prevent it next year. Everyone welcome.
Annual Charity Open Day
Sunday 2nd September 2012
Hollybank Veterinary Centre in Sandiway is once again opening its doors to the public on their Annual Charity Open Day. Last year over £1000 was raised for charity – and this year Hollybank hope to do even better!! This year they are raising money for both The Joshua Tree charity and Neuromuscular Centre. Joshua Tree is the local children’s charity aiming to develop a holiday home and support centre in Cheshire, where children with life threatening illnesses can stay with their families. The Neuromuscular Centre ensures adults with Muscular Dystrophy continue to get the support and physiotherapy they need.
This year’s open day is on Sunday 2nd September 2012. Guided tours of the hospital will be provided by members of the Hollybank Team allowing a ‘behind the scenes’ glimpse of the work of the vets and nurses. Richard Hewitt, Practice Principal, explains why he thinks tours are important. ‘Here at Hollybank we are very happy for our clients to see beyond the consulting room door. It is very important that pet owners feel comfortable with where they leave their pet – whether it is for routine neutering or a hospital stay- and we welcome the opportunity to show people our hospital, of which we are very proud. Everyone is welcome to come and have a look round, whether you have been to us before or not.’
Many attractions are planned for the day including DJ Danny, Granny’s Bakery Stall, face painting, bouncy castle, biscuit decoration, BBQ, ice-cream , Avian Veterinary Services, the Groom Room, the return of our ever popular Grand Raffle and much more!
Raffle tickets are on sale now from the practice and tours will be available on the day from 10am – 3pm. For more information contact Hollybank Vets on 01606 880890.