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Wimbledon Village Businesses Support Charity Dog Walk

Saturday 3rd March 2018Wimbledon Village is calling all dog lovers and their four-legged friends! On Saturday 3rd March, Wimbledon Common will be awash with dogs and their owners taking part in the first ever Woof Wimbledon, a 5km sponsored dog walk in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Dogs & Cancer Therapy

The pairing of dogs with the fight for cancer is an ideal one. There are even such things as ‘service’ and ‘therapy’ dogs. The former that can be trained to help in a number of situations for the physically vulnerable, and the latter visit patients in cancer wards for around 20 minutes a session.

Numerous studies have shown the great benefits of spending time with a canine companion can have many benefits including;

• Easing their anxiety and elevating their mood.• Offering company and comfort, thereby lessening feelings of isolation or loneliness• Providing a distraction from pain, stress or boredom• Relaxing them, especially since petting or snuggling with a soft, friendly animal can release endorphins that have a calming effect.• Motivating them to get better• Increasing socialization and encouraging communication.• Great exercise – research has shown that cancer patients who exercise regularly, such as walking their dog, have 40-50% less fatigue.

Wimbledon Village & Community

Wimbledon Village, with its vibrant centre of shops, bars, restaurants and local, friendly, service businesses, retains its community vibe, a now rare commodity in this day and age. Many have banded together to back this wonderful event, organised by Kimberley Salmassian of WV Events with Cancer Research UK and committee members Pet Pavilion, Bayley & Sage and Wimbledon Village Stables. Other businesses are taking part in a variety of ways, many whose owners and staff have had personal experiences with cancer.

Goodie Bags & Prizes!

Everyone who registers in advance will receive a goodie bag for their canine bestie, but also one for themselves!

There is also a prize for Top Dog – biggest fundraiser, for the participant that raises the most sponsorship money via their Just Giving page, prior to the event.

Fancy Dress Competition

Just to add to the fun, there are also several prizes for best fancy dress! This is not compulsory but those who take part will be a fantastic sight. There will be several prizes for Top Dog fancy dress, and their human owners can compete as well, with a prize for the person in the best fancy dress costume.

How to Register

To take part in the walk, you can register at http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/find-an-event/woof-for-life-wimbledon-2018. There is a £5 registration fee for each person and each dog taking part. You are then ready to start collecting donations. When you register, you will be sent full information, plus a link so you can set up your own Just Giving page, so those sponsoring your dog can easily make a donation online.

WOOF WIMBLEDONSponsored Dog Walk in Aid of Cancer Research UK

Dogs and horses are a big part of Wimbledon Village, never more so apparent than when Crumpet, Wimbledon Village Stable’s resident pet pooch, is seen trotting down the High Street behind a parade of riders. Owner, Carol Andrews, grew up in Wimbledon and has many fond memories. “The Stables has existed in Wimbledon Village since 1900 and has been in my family for 38 years. We have a very special relationship with the Common, so we were able to provide expertise on the sponsored dog walk route, as well as assisting with the logistics and permissions side of things. We also run a charity fancy dress ride each year, so we’re looking forward to seeing what outfits the dogs and their owners come up with!”

Jennie Allen of Bayley & Sage, the delectable deli on Wimbledon Village’s High Street that has served the community for over 20 years, adopted her dog, Bailey, after she had been cancer free for one year after her second diagnosis. A big supporter of Woof Wimbledon, Jennie says; I am supporting this event as it combines two of my great loves - dogs and walking on Wimbledon Common, as well as supporting a charity that has a deep significance to me. I have been treated at the Royal Marsden for two occurrences of ovarian cancer and, having participated in trials, I value, and have indeed benefitted from, research into cancer. I adopted Bailey two years ago, on the first anniversary of being cancer free after 18 months of treatment. I am convinced that she, and our walks together, have contributed to my continued good health - but have no intention to adopt another called Sage!

Andrew Saville-Edells, Expert Advice – Pet

Pavilion

Pet Pavilion, situated on the High Street right beside Wimbledon Common, have been working hard on Woof Wimbledon. As a family run, local, boutique pet store, and two-time winners of the Wimbledon Village Windows competition held during tennis fortnight, they really epitomise the community spirit of Wimbledon Village. Andrew Saville-Edells, MD of Pet Pavilion says, “We love getting involved in local projects and are happy to be providing our expertise for this event, as well as some exciting goodie bags and prizes. We’ve been involved in similar events and they are always incredibly popular and great fun, as well as raising money for such a worthy cause.”

Carol Andrews, Local Expert Advisor -

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Jennie Allen, Organisor - Bayley & Sage

“The Cancer Research UK Sponsored Dog Walk is an excellent idea for Wimbledon Village,” says Debbie Knight of Senti, the beautiful fragrance boutique on Church Road, whose brands are stocked in the likes of Harrods and Fortnum & Mason’s. “It seems like almost every resident has a dog, and we are lucky enough to have the fabulous Common, and lots of pubs and shops that are so dog friendly. What a fun way to raise funds for such a brilliant cause! I’ve personally benefitted from the work of charities like Cancer Research UK, having had breast cancer 10 years ago, and Cilla, the Senti shop dog, and I will definitely be taking part.”

Debbie Knight, Business Owner & Dog Walk Participant - Senti

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Cancer Research UK is dedicated to saving more lives by preventing, controlling and curing all cancers. The charity funds the work of thousands of scientists, doctors and nurses who are fighting over 200 types of cancer.

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For those who finish the walk promptly, and weather permitting, there will be a free, taster ‘doga’ class at 11.30am on the day of the sponsored walk, held at the registration/end point. It will be led by Paola’s Body Barre (PBB), who provide Wimbledon Village with incredibly popular ballet inspired exercise classes.

“Doga is a fun way of combining time with your dog and practicing the disciple of yoga,” says Paola di Lanzo, Founder of PBB. “It helps to support the natural bond we already with our dogs”.

For those who can’t make the Saturday 3rd March taster, there will be two classes held on the morning of Sunday 4th March at the PBB studio, next to the Rose & Crown. Classes will be £5 per person and per dog taking part, with all proceeds being donated to Cancer Research UK. Times are 10am or 11am. Contact aimee@paolasbodybarre.com for more information and to book.

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Welcome to the 10th edition of The Village Voice!There’s lots going on over the next couple of weeks and a host of new openings - including some exciting development for the boys! You can keep up with news and events in Wimbledon Village inbetween issues by signing up to our mailing

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