Paws for a good cause: a family day returns to Henley-in-Arden

Dogs and their humans can put their best paws forward at a family event in Henley-in-Arden, raising money for the Shakespeare Hospice in Warwickshire.

Lodders Charitable Foundation (LCF) is organizing its Family Fun Day at Lodders Barn on Sunday, May 19 from 12 noon.

The annual dog walk, a regular feature on the LCF’s annual fundraising calendar, takes participants and their pooches on a two-mile circular route along Henley’s scenic footpaths and bridleways. A dog show with a range of lessons will follow at 2 p.m.

All funds raised on the day will be donated to Shakespeare Hospice, which provides palliative and end-of-life care to patients, their loved ones and carers in South Warwickshire and the surrounding areas.

LCF chairman David Lodder said: “This year’s dog show will feature several fun classes, including wagging tail to dirtiest dog, as well as a category for the judges’ favourite. It will be a day packed with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family, with food, drinks and games for the young people. We hope to see familiar faces and meet new ones as we come together as a community to raise money to support the incredible and vital work of Shakespeare Hospice.”

The LCF Family Fun Day is held at Lodders Barn, Whitley, Edge Road, B95 5DT near Henley-in-Arden. Admission is free and the opening is at 12 noon.

Law firm Lodders established the Lodders Charitable Foundation (LCF) in 2016 with the aim of raising vital financial support and providing assistance to local charities where it can make a real difference. To date it has raised and donated more than £100,000 to independent charities. For more information visit: https://www.lodders.co.uk/about-lodders/lodders-charitable-foundation/