The Buzz

On September 22, we welcomed Mr and Mrs Hills from Dumfries and Cumbria Greyhound Rescue. Greyhounds were called hunting dogs in the past and the landed gentry were the only people who owned them. Racing greyhounds became very big business, but they have short careers and sadly were killed when there was no use for them. Registered dogs are rehomed – so far, 500 have benefited. For funding, the group runs charity walks and tries to get schoolchildren involved. Mrs Hills brought two of their dogs in after the talk – they were very friendly and quiet and make very good pets.

On October 6, Janet McSherry gave us a Craft Time with ideas in making Christmas decorations such as reindeer and bookmarks. She also showed how easy it is to make personal cards. She designed and made one for Isobel Evans, who had just become a grandmother, to a lovely new grandson, and we all signed it. We saw one of the lovely banners made by the “Crafty Chatterers”, a group of ladies from the church who meet in the hall during the winter months. They were lovely afternoons.