BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cheltenham Animal Shelter - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cheltenham Animal Shelter X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gawa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cheltenham Animal Shelter REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250402T090025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T141921Z UID:48669-1775120400-1775149200@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Rabbit Ranch at Countrytastic DESCRIPTION:Thursday 2nd April at the Three Counties Showground\, Malvern\nThis family event is specially designed for children under 11 and is packed with hands-on activities\, entertainment and countryside adventures. \nCountrytastic offers a fantastic mix of educational and interactive experiences for the whole family. From the lively Muddy Boots Theatre and imaginative play areas to highlights like the Play Farm Shop\, Parade Ring\, Paw Parade and Animal Antics\, there’s something to spark every young explorer’s curiosity. \nThis year\,  we are delighted to be returning to Countrytastic with our popular Rabbit Ranch and this time we’re making it even more fun for families to enjoy together. \nIn recent years\, the Three Counties Showground team has taken a progressive approach to how animals are included at their events. Instead of displaying animals in ways that can cause unnecessary stress\, they now focus on welfare-led\, educational experiences. That’s why organisations like Cheltenham Animal Shelter have been invited to help visitors learn about animals in a way that puts their wellbeing first. \nRabbits are one of the most misunderstood pets in the UK\, and many owners don’t realise the level of care they need to live happy\, healthy lives. At the Rabbit Ranch\, our activities will focus on the five welfare needs of rabbits: behaviour\, diet\, companionship\, housing and health. \nOur friendly team will guide families through a series of interactive zones\, each designed to make learning about rabbit care fun and memorable. \nCompanionship Zone\nRabbits are highly social animals and thrive when living with a companion. In this area\, children can create their own bunny masks and complete activity sheets that explain why rabbits should live in pairs or bonded groups. \nWe’ll also be bringing along a couple of pairs of our rescued rabbits\, who will be relaxing in a spacious\, enriched pen filled with tunnels\, hides and toys. A perfect example of a happy rabbit environment. \nBehaviour Zone\nGet creative and make a fun enrichment toy for your own rabbit or for one of the rabbits currently in our care at the Shelter. We’ll also share simple ideas for making toys at home and explain how enrichment helps rabbits express their natural behaviours. \nHealth Care Zone\nChildren can take part in a hands-on activity to learn how to check if a rabbit is healthy. Discover the basics of safe handling\, weighing\, vaccinations and why microchipping is so important for pet safety. \nHousing Zone\nSee the difference between a typical pet-shop hutch and the minimum space recommended as the National Guidelines. Visitors can also join a fun activity to see how many hops a rabbit needs to move around comfortably. \nDiet Zone\nLearn which foods rabbits should and shouldn’t eat. Children can colour in different foods and decide whether to “feed” them to a happy rabbit or a sad rabbit depending on whether the food is healthy or unhealthy. \nDon’t miss out — book your tickets today at: www.countrytastic.co.uk \n  \n  URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/countrytastic/ LOCATION:Three Counties Showground\, Malvern\, Worcestershire\, WR13 6NW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Countrytastic-featured-image-jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260330T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240918T125356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155356Z UID:47446-1774861200-1775836800@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Animal Days DESCRIPTION:Various dates during school holidays \nA unique opportunity for young people aged 5-16 years old to attend the Shelter during the school holidays to meet our animals and learn about responsible pet ownership in a fun\, relaxed environment. \nWe are hosting our usual sessions for children of all ages (5 to 16)\, and a separate session aimed at children aged 12-16. \n \n book now URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/animal-days/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Animal-Days-Summer-2021-Dog-Walking-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240911T134109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T112635Z UID:47327-1774087200-1774096200@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Understanding dog reactivity DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21st March – 10am to 12:30pm \nCome and join us for a canine behaviour talk at Cheltenham Animal Shelter. \nThis workshop is aimed at those who want to learn more about the motivations behind dog reactivity and ways to work around it. The workshop will mainly be focused on dog-to-dog reactivity with hints and tips on how to manage this behaviour through practical and theory-based teaching brought to you by our behaviour team. \nYou will learn topics such as reactivity body language\, trigger stacking\, the motivations behind your dog reacting to other dogs – and so much more! \nYou will also learn different ways to focus your dog with mentally stimulating games such as find it\, counter conditioning\, and name conditioning. \nThis workshop will run for 2.5 hours (with refreshments provided!) and you will leave with an information pack which will include a special offer on one-to-one consultations with our behaviourists if you would like further help and support for your dog(s). \n“The talk was so relevant\, and I left with a much better understanding of how and why my dog behaves as she does and that I can make some changes to improve how she behaves and focus on making her feel more settled and content (reggae music for dogs has been so useful!!) Thank you!!” \n \n book your place\n \n \n \n \n \n **Please note that unfortunately you are not permitted to bring your own dog(s) to this workshop** URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/understanding-dog-reactivity/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dog-reactivity-header-JPG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20241105T122343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T110912Z UID:48126-1765620000-1765625400@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Festive dog walk DESCRIPTION:Saturday 13th December9:45 for 10am start – walk approx 90 mins\n \n \n \n \n \n Get into the holiday spirit with our Festive Group Dog Walk\, a cheerful seasonal stroll to raise funds for the animals in our care! \nStarting at Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, we’ll take a merry circular walk through Pittville Park\, dressed in our finest Christmas jumpers\, Santa hats\, and festive outfits – dogs included! \nThis heartwarming event is a great way to support the Shelter while enjoying a feel-good\, social outing with fellow dog lovers. Expect wagging tails\, jingling bells\, and plenty of photo opportunities along the way. \nFestive attire encouraged – the more sparkle\, the better! \nThe best outfit worn by owners and dogs will be judged on the day for the chance to win a goodie bag. \nThe walk starts and ends in the Shelter car park where refreshments will be available on your return. \nHumans are £5.00 each\, dogs go free! \n \n \n \n \n \n Book your places URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/festive-dog-walk/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Festive-group-dog-image-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240830T090409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T112702Z UID:47136-1761991200-1761996600@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Halloween dog walk DESCRIPTION:Saturday 1st November9:45 for 10am start – walk approx 90 mins\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us once again for our fun and frightfully festive Halloween-themed group dog walk! \nStarting at Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, we’ll take a scenic circular stroll through Pittville Park\, all dressed in our best spooky costumes – dogs and humans alike! \nThis light-hearted event is all about raising vital funds for the animals in our care\, while also offering a fun\, social experience for local dog owners. \nWhether you’re a returning ghost or a first-time ghoul\, it’s the paw-fect way to enjoy the autumn air\, meet fellow dog lovers\, and support a great cause. \nCostumes encouraged. Wagging tails guaranteed! \nThe best outfit worn by owners and dogs will be judged on the day for the chance to win a goodie bag. \nThe walk starts and ends in the Shelter car park where refreshments will be available on your return. \nHumans are £5.00 each\, dogs go free! \n \n \n \n \n \n Book your places URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/halloween-dog-walk/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Halloween-walk-image-1-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250919T094750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T094756Z UID:51722-1761901200-1761915600@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Halloween Crafts at the Shelter DESCRIPTION:Our Halloween Craft Sessions are an hour of spooky fun for the whole family to enjoy. \nThe hour-long sessions include a selection of crafts to choose to complete\, warm drinks\, and ending with a tour of Cheltenham Animal Shelter. Each £15 ticket will book out a table for an hour (each table caters for a maximum of 4 children and 2 adults\, no minimum. No ages restrictions apply however\, recommended for children 2+) \nCrafts will be demonstrated by the Education team\, with a selection of crafts to choose from including rabbit/guinea pig ghost lollypops \, cat Halloween themed pom-poms\, pumpkin dog biscuits\, and a keepsake. You can choose to take your creations home for your own pets or even better why not donate them as a gift to a shelter resident! \n* Whilst you are welcome to dress up for the session\, we do ask that any fancy dress items can easily be removed and request no face paint is worn. Our animal residents may find this quite scary and they would like a treat not a trick!* \n* Please note the £15 entry fee is per table not per head* \n\n\n \n book now URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/halloween-crafts-at-the-shelter/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Halloween-crafts-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250722T155027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T091556Z UID:50981-1760781600-1760889600@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Dog shows at The Big Bark DESCRIPTION:Dog shows at The Big Bark – Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October in Cirencester Park from 10am to 5pm each day.\nCheltenham Animal Shelter will be hosting our ever-popular Fun Dog Show throughout both days so come along and show off your pooch in a variety of light-hearted\, tail-wagging competitions. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate your four-legged friend while supporting a great cause. \nWhat Else to Expect at The Big Bark: \n\nHave-a-Go Arenas – Let your dog try new tricks\, games\, and training challenges.\nLive Demonstrations – See top trainers\, agility champions\, and working dogs in action.\nPet-Lover’s Market – Browse a wide range of stalls for toys\, treats\, accessories\, and more.\nDelicious Street Food & Doggy Café – Refuel with great food and don’t forget a Puppachino for your furry companion!\nExpert Advice – Speak to canine nutritionists\, behaviourists\, and wellbeing professionals.\n\nWith free parking\, flat access\, and plenty of open space\, it’s the perfect weekend outing for dog lovers of all ages. \nTickets & Info: www.bathurstestate.co.uk/events/the-big-bark/ \nAvoid the queues on the day and pre-register your dog for the show on Saturday\, Sunday or both! Classes £2 each. \n \n PRE-REGISTER FOR THE DOG SHOW\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PRE-REGISTER FOR THE DOG SHOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note that The Big Bark is a ticketed event and you will need an entry ticket for your chosen day(s) to access the dog shows. Tickets can be bought in advance or on the day. URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/the-big-bark/ LOCATION:Cirencester Park\, Cirencester Park\, Cirencester\, GL7 1UR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMGP4632-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240830T073954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T124801Z UID:47095-1760169600-1760288400@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Sandford Parks Lido dog swim DESCRIPTION:Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th OctoberSandford Parks Lido\nSandford Lido in Cheltenham is hosting its annual Dog Swim on 11th and 12th October. Splash and paddle with your furry friends in this fun and popular event for dog lovers. \nTickets start at just £16 and from 24th July you can visit the Sandford Park Lido website to secure your spot. \nDon’t miss out on the excitement even if you don’t have a dog as spectator tickets will also be available for those who want to watch the action. \nCheltenham Animal Shelter will be once again attending the event with their games to help raise funds for animals in need\, plus shop their range of must-have items for both the dog swim and your home. \n \n book places\n \n \n \n \n \n Please ensure that you are ready and prepared to enter the water if your dog cannot swim without aid. There must be one person aged 16 or above per dog. The dog’s welfare remains the responsibility of the owner\, by purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to these responsibilities. URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/lido-dog-swim/ LOCATION:Sandford Parks Lido\, Keynsham Road\, Cheltenham\, GL53 7PU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sanford-Parks-Lido-Dog-Swim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250603T102913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T103011Z UID:50300-1755090000-1755093600@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Scent Games 1-2-1 Workshops DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for a fun way to bond and spend time with your dog? Come and join us for one of our Scent Games workshops!\nHosted by our Canine Behavioural experts\, our scent games session will really get your dog’s brain working by using their most important sense – smell! \nIncorporating ‘Find it;’ games and enriching nose work\, as well as fun activities that you and all the family can do at home\, this session can help to make your dog feel more relaxed and content as a result. \nSo what do scent games help with? \n\nCalming – scenting helps to calm a dog.\nMental Stimulation – scenting and searching for food tires a dog’s brain.\nTo refocus a behaviour – if the dog is about to engage in something we don’t want to occur – scent games are a great refocusing tool that teaches the dog a more positive behaviour to display.\nConfidence – an easy to learn training tool!\n\nThe workshop is a 1-2-1 session for you and your dog to attend and each session will run for 45 minutes; however\, you can arrive 5 minutes prior to your ticket time to help settle your dog into their new environment. \nThis workshop is suitable for dogs of all ages from 6 months upwards. In order to get the most out of the session and ensure this is an enjoyable experience for your dog\, we recommend that dogs attending are motivated by food and will be comfortable meeting our behaviourists. \n \n book now URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/scent-games-workshops/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Scent-games-header-5x4-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250303T103645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T125442Z UID:49146-1748613600-1748620800@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Mini Tabletop Sale & Pet Care Advice DESCRIPTION:Friday 30th May from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at School House Café\, St. Paul’s Road\, Cheltenham. \nLooking for a bargain while supporting a great cause? Don’t miss the Cheltenham Animal Shelter’s Mini Tabletop Sale and Pet Care Advice Drop-In at the School House Cafe. \nWe’ll have a variety of pre-loved goods for sale\, including pet accessories\, bric-a-brac\, children’s toys\, books\, puzzles\, and games—all at great prices! \nPlus\, our friendly team\, including our qualified behaviour experts\, will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your pet’s care. Whether you’re a current pet owner or considering adopting one\, this is the perfect opportunity to get advice from our experienced team. \nIt’s a relaxed and fun way to pick up some bargains\, chat with our pet care experts\, and support Cheltenham Animal Shelter at the same time. \nDon’t forget to bring your questions and your shopping bag! URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/tabletop-sale-pet-care-advice/ LOCATION:School House Cafe\, St Pauls Road\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire\, GL50 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/School-House-cafe-TTS-Pet-Advice.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250303T104926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T164157Z UID:49152-1748610000-1748624400@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Charlton Kings Summer Fayre DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Grange Field\, Charlton Kings. \nGet ready for an afternoon of fun at the Charlton Kings Summer Fayre\, organised by the local Parish Council\, on Saturday\, May 30th at the Grange Field! \nCheltenham Animal Shelter will be there hosting a fun dog show with rosettes and goody bags for the 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place winners – so bring your furry friends and show off their best tricks\, talents\, and cuteness! \nIn addition to the dog show\, we’ll be selling a selection of pre-loved goods and offering some fun games for all ages. It’s the perfect chance to support a great cause while enjoying a lively and fun-filled afternoon with family and friends. \nCome along\, enjoy the festivities\, and maybe even leave with a rosette for your dog! We look forward to seeing you there! \nBut that’s not all! The fayre will also feature a children’s funfair\, live entertainment\, and lots of fun activities for all ages. Whether you’re enjoying the rides\, listening to the live music\, or participating in the games\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/charlton-kings-summer-fayre/ LOCATION:grange field\, Grange Field\, Charlton Kings\, Gloucestershire\, GL53 8AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2019-Open-Day-Dog-Show-5-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20250130T131354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T131529Z UID:48770-1739005200-1739116800@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:For the love of animals DESCRIPTION:Join us for a weekend-long 50% off everything sale to celebrate our love of animals in the run up to Valentines Day and check out our extended floor space at our new charity shop at 25 Winchcombe Street. \nWe will be launching the event with cakes\, drinks\, balloons and dogs on Saturday 8th February from 11am. \nOur charity shops provide a vital source of income to support our work with rescue pets. \nShop opening times and items we accept as donations can be found here. URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/for-the-love-of-animals/ LOCATION:Winchcombe Street Charity Shop\, 25 Winchcombe Street\, Cheltenham\, Gloucestershire CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Winchcome-Street-storefront-Jan-2025-11-edit-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20241105T123545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T124023Z UID:48136-1734170400-1734188400@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Animal Days Christmas Crafts DESCRIPTION:Saturday 14th December – 10am\, 12pm or 1:30pm\nOur Christmas Craft Session is an hour of festive fun for the whole family to enjoy. The session includes a selection of crafts\, warm drinks\, and a tour of Cheltenham Animal Shelter. \nTickets are £15 and each ticket reserves a table for an hour – each table caters for a maximum of 4 children and 2 adults. There is no minimum group size and no age restrictions apply however\, recommended for children aged 2+. \nCrafts will be demonstrated by the Education team\, including Christmas pom-poms cat tree\, rabbit baubles\, dog biscuits\, colouring\, and a keepsake to take away. You can choose to take your creations home for your own pets or even better why not donate them as a gift to a shelter resident and make their Christmas brighter! \n \n Book now URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/christmas-crafts/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Christmas-Crafts.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241101T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240911T143439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T080932Z UID:47354-1730451600-1730476800@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Children's cat drawing workshop DESCRIPTION:Friday 1st November 2024Session one – 9am to 12pmSession two – 1pm to  4pm  \nA session for art and animal lovers aged 8 to 14! The session starts with a tour of Cheltenham Animal Shelter. Attendees will then spend the session with Primary School Teacher and Artist Sophie\, drawing one of the resident cats together in pastels. \nThe children will spend some time experimenting with materials before focusing on techniques and tips to draw eyes\, noses and fur. At the end of the session\, we will have all drawn a realistic cat in pastel pencils! \n \n book places URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/children-drawing-cats/ LOCATION:Cheltenham Animal Shelter\, Gardners Lane\, Cheltenham\, GL51 9JW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Art-Workshop-Charlie-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240830T110615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T110616Z UID:47145-1729324800-1729443600@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Sandford Parks Lido dog swim DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th OctoberSandford Parks Lido\nBring your four-legged friend along to the lido for their annual dog swim! A fun weekend and family-friendly\, for those dogs who make a big splash and those who wander gently into the water this is not one to miss if you are a dog lover. \n \n book places\n \n \n \n \n \n Please ensure that you are ready and prepared to enter the water if your dog cannot swim without aid. There must be one person aged 16 or above per dog. The dog’s welfare remains the responsibility of the owner\, by purchasing a ticket you are agreeing to these responsibilities. URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/lido-dog-swim-2/ LOCATION:Sandford Parks Lido\, Keynsham Road\, Cheltenham\, GL53 7PU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sanford-Parks-Lido-Dog-Swim.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240813T101714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T104055Z UID:46880-1726923600-1726938000@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Charlton Kings Autumn Fayre DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a Fun Dog Show at The Grange Field (by Kings Hall) in Charlton Kings on Saturday 21st September giving your canine companion the opportunity to put their best paw forward for the chance to win a goody bag in one of our five classes.\n \nRegistration opens at 1pm and the last class enters the ring at 2:50pm. £2 per class to enter and the 1st\, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a rosette and goodie bag. The full class schedule can be seen on our website at www.gawa.org.uk/events-calendar\n \nThe annual Autumn Fayre is undergoing an exciting transformation this year! In addition to the usual array of FREE activities for kids and families\, as well as local businesses\, charities\, and community group stalls\, the Autumn Fayre is becoming Charlton Kings’ very own Food and Drink Festival!\n \nStroll through a delightful array of stalls showcasing handmade crafts\, artisanal products\, local charities and delectable treats from our talented regional vendors. Live music sets the perfect ambiance as you explore the variety of offerings. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet your local councillors\, who are eager to connect with the community and listen to your valuable feedback.\n \nFree games and activities abound for all ages! Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or prefer nature pursuits\, there’s something for everyone (and for FREE): friendly football penalty competition\, face painting\, circus and drumming workshops\, vintage games and more!\n \nMark your calendar and bring your friends and family to this unmissable event! URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/charlton-kings-autumn-fayre/ LOCATION:grange field\, Grange Field\, Charlton Kings\, Gloucestershire\, GL53 8AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Event-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240802T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20240718T124054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T091252Z UID:46223-1722596400-1722618000@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:NCLB Party in the Park DESCRIPTION:11am-5pm on Friday 2nd August in Pittville Park \nThis Summer brings along No Child Left Behind’s (NCLB) fantastic & FREE ‘Party in the Park‘ family event and the Shelter is excited to be a part of this year’s festivities! \nThe day will be themed around the Paris Olympics 2024 and will include a diverse range of free opportunities for children including sports\, circus skills\, live music\, inflatables and lots more! \nTaking place 11am-5pm on Friday 2nd August\, the event is hosted in Pittville Park and will be welcoming organisations and activities including Cheltenham Town FC\, Cheltenham Tigers\, Therapy ponies\, Gloucestershire libraries\, Fun science\, Cheerleading and so much more… a fantastic community event for the whole family to enjoy. \nOur Education Team will be attending\, heading up a pet education zone where you can get free pet advice and support as well as the opportunity to make some fun activities and enrichment toy items for your pets at home. \n \n find out more URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/nclb-party-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Pittville Park CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/NCLB-Party-in-the-Park-5-x-4-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTSTAMP:20260405T162246 CREATED:20230710T133725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T154536Z UID:202-1708041600-1739750399@gawa.org.uk SUMMARY:Daily tours of Cheltenham Animal Shelter DESCRIPTION:Visit us – book your Shelter tour\nOur visitors are important to us and so we have introduced free guided visitor tours of the Shelter. \nDuring the Covid pandemic\, we found that the animals in our care benefitted greatly from the calm\, quiet environment with fewer visitors around throughout the day. Our Shelter tours enable animal lovers to visit our site\, see our animals and gain more understanding about the work we do. \nAlthough you will need to book your place on a tour\, all places are free. Each tour will last about 30 minutes\, although you should allow a little extra time for your visit. Car parking is available. \n \n Book now\n \n \n \n \n \n Please note: Due to the nature of our site\, disabled access is limited in some areas. If you have special access requirements\, please email reception@gawa.org.uk to confirm the suitability of the tours before booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Booking terms\n\nTours must be booked by midnight the day before.\nBookings cannot be made on the day.\nAll general visitors must book to be on a tour\, and children should be accompanied by an adult.\nNo owners’ dogs or other pets are allowed on the tour.\nThere are no refreshment facilities on-site.\n\nIf you need assistance with your booking\, please call us on 01242 548775 \n \n Book now URL:https://gawa.org.uk/event/shelter-tours/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gawa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/team.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR