Missing the Great British Greyhound Walk? Fear not, you can be part of history this September and take part in 1000 Greyhounds. Held in Devon, 1000 Greyhounds is a large-scale (single location) dog walk that aims to paw its way into the record books! A word from the organisers: “This is a fantastic opportunity to […]
We had over 250 responses and we put all your cards, postal and online into a draw for the Great British Greyhound Walk ‘Goody Bag’. The lucky winner is Rita Walder of Pen Selwood in Somerset. She travelled 27 miles to be at the walk with her 2 hounds. The ‘goody’ parcel is now wending it’s way […]
Malvern Hills was chosen as a new GRWE Herefordshire & Worcestershire venue (with everyone else invited). The walk was a little longer and gently inclined than the normal walks, but with the potential of 30 mile panoramic views each way at the summit and many never having been here before, a must. The weather obviously […]
GBGW 2012 Round-Up Phew! Can you believe it’s over for another year? Despite nationwide weather conditions that ranged from mildly miserable to downright dire, we still managed to break last year’s record for number of Walks: upping the total walks from 58 to a whopping 75 Organised Walks! A fantastic achievement as I’m sure you […]
Despite battling the elements, Jersey walkers turned out in force to put one paw in front of the other to raise awareness for Greyhounds. The 66 Hounds and their humans have a lot to be proud of – many thanks to Jersey Greyhound Rescue for your hard work and perseverance! Walk Organiser, Gail Hickmott, has […]
Now that the Great British Greyhound Walk is over for another year, we’d love to know your thoughts. It’s important to us that each year’s walk is bigger and better than the last; we’d really appreciate it of you would take our very short Survey and help us make GBGW 2013 the best it can […]
There may be the threat of rain but that just doesn’t seem to be dampening anyones spirits. The excitement is mounting, especially for those doing their very first GBGW, whether they’re expecting 2 hounds or 20 they feel part of this great family Wishing all the organisers a GREYT day and thank you all for […]
Twitter plea from Gilmour Greyhound@GilmourGHound Dad’s arranged a #GBGW http://bit.ly/KYRR63 but we’re not expecting anyone to come – it was all arranged very late because of me being ill. Do join Gilmour if you live near Potton in Bedfordshire … all his walk details are here … http://www.greatglobalgreyhoundwalk.co.uk/walks/deepdale-sandy-heath-quarry-near-potton-walk-2012/
Unfortunately due to the ill health of the organiser the walk at Brecon has had to be cancelled, however there are walks at Merthyr Tydfil and Penarth for anyone in south Wales, and Anglesey and Shrewsbury for anyone in north Wales.
Well done to the organisers of the York walk for getting this brilliant piece in their local paper, the York Press … Great British Greyhound Walk in York raises awareness for rehome need GREYHOUNDS, whippets and lurchers will join their owners to put their best paws forward for the Great British Greyhound Walk in York. … […]