Makants Greyhound Rescue hosts Christmas fair

Makants Greyhound Rescue held its fifth festive fair which this year was held at the British Legion club in Boothstown.

Due to coronavirus restrictions, last year the greyhound rescue, based in Tyldesley, was disappointed to miss its major fundraising event.

Greyhounds King and Lottie at the fair

This year they more than made up for last year and the fair featured a ‘doggie deli’, a home made cake stall, handmade crafts, and even a chocolate tombola.

Volunteer Nicola at the fair

Attendees were also invited to bring along their well behaved dogs, many of which were suitably attired in Christmas-themed outfits. The rescue were delighted with the local support and, at the end of the day, announced a total of over £3,800 had been raised.

As the Journal reported, during the summer the rescue celebrated homing their 500th hound, a lovely brindle hound called Lilly, who went to her forever home in Queensferry, North Wales.

Volunteers on a stall at the Christmas fair

Siobhan Hoppley, founder of the rescue said: "We were so pleased with the support we received at our Christmas Fair and through the hard work of our volunteers we were able to raise such a fantastic sum.

"My thanks to everyone involved."

Otis and Rosie Mae at the fair

Anyone interested in adopting a greyhound or would like to know more about Makants Greyhound Rescue can visit makants.uk and follow the rescue on social media.