Join the Dogs Trust Summer Workshops and Community Hub at Your Local Library!
Published 06 Aug 2024
This August, dog lovers have a fantastic opportunity to come together at their local library for a series of free events hosted by the Dogs Trust. These events offer a perfect mix of professional advice, community building, and fun-filled activities for all the family designed to enhance the bond between you and your dog.
Dogs Trust Summer Workshops
Learn how to be a dog's best friend at our pawsome summer workshops! Join the Dogs Trust for workshops packed with fun dog-themed activities, games, and role-play. These sessions aim to teach families about safe behaviour around dogs and how to be responsible pet owners. Participate in engaging activities that help you and your family understand and connect with your canine companions better.
Events are scheduled in:
- Ballycastle Library: 7 August 2024 (10:30am – 12 noon)
- Portrush Library: 16 August 2024 (10:30am – 12 noon)
- Kilrea Library: 20 August 2024 (2:30pm – 4:00pm)
- Whitehead Library: 23 August 2024 (11:00am – 12:30pm)
- Coleraine Library: 27 August 2024 (2:00pm – 3:30pm)
- Larne Library: 28 August 2024 (10:00am – 11:00am)
- Greenisland Library: 29 August 2024 (3:00pm – 4:30pm)
Dogs Trust Community Hub Events
Join us at the Community Hub events to receive professional advice from the experienced Dogs Trust team at their information stand. They will provide training tips and other useful information about your dog and the valuable services offered by Dogs Trust.
Join us at the following locations:
- Banbridge Library: 14 August 2024 (11:00am – 1:00pm)
- Carrickfergus Library: 19 August 2024 (10:30am – 12 noon)
- Greenisland Library: 19 August 2024 (2:00pm – 3:30pm)
- Kells and Connor Library: 20 August 2024 (11:30am – 1:00pm)
- Broughshane Library: 29 August 2024 (2:30pm – 4:00pm)
- Portglenone Library: 29 August 2024 (2:00pm – 3:30pm)
These events are free and open to all. Come along, join the fun, and learn something new! For more details contact your local participating library.
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