Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Deeside Branch

   

The Scottish SPCA is Scotland’s leading animal welfare organisation. Its objectives are to prevent cruelty to animals and promote kindness and humanity in their treatment. It has local volunteer branches throughout Scotland that raise funds and provide information.

Contacts:  Rosemary Pirie tel 01330 811348                   Sue Hawkins     tel 01224 868984                   E mail birdie@btconnect.com  Forthcoming events -  2008 Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale at Banchory Guide Lodge on 17th May. More information. Canine Carnival Sunday 1st June - Drum Castle - Come along and have an afternoon of fun with your dog. Entries from 12 noon for a 1.30pm start.  Stalls and ample refreshments. Companion Dog Show - St Ternans Fair - Banchory 15th June. More Information Companion Dog Show - Banchory Show - Banchory 26th July. More information

Banchory Show 2007

The Scottish SPCA Deeside Branch ran the Companion Dog Show within Banchory Show at the Bellfield Park on Saturday July 28th. There were classes for pedigree and non pedigree dogs over 6 months old, including Prettiest Bitch; Handsomest Dog, Best Old Paws, Best Rescued or Rehomed Dog or Bitch; and for Gundogs, Hounds and Terriers etc.

Photographic Competition and Exhibition

An Amateur Photographic Competition was held in aid of funds for the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The competition was run by the Deeside Branch of the charity and winning entries from the six categories plus a selection of unplaced photographs from the high quality entry were exhibited from 22nd-27th July 2007 at Woodend Barn. There was an  array of delightful photographs from talented amateur photographers, both adult and children.