Alison Molan’s Pup Goes The Easel

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Farnham artist Alison Molan of Pup Goes The Easel invites you to paint your pooch at a workshop at Sage & Salt in Petersfield and create the paw-fect paw-trait

Man’s best friend, woman’s best friend, everyone’s best friend – Alison Molan certainly believes so, she’s sharing the joy and love our four-legged friends bring into our lives with her colourful work.

Pup Goes The Easel started with her daughter’s Lurcher, Parker, developed with Frida, the Spanish Podenco and today the tale (tail?) continues with bright and bold pop-art inspired hues and the eclectic style of Frida Kahlo.

Alison’s portraits are not just paintings, their vibrant style reflects our relationships with our pooches and the bond created – one which you can create yourself at one of her workshops.

The next Paint a Pup workshop takes place at Sage & Salt in Petersfield on Friday, 8th November, 10am-4pm. These fun, sociable and informative one day workshops will give you all the materials you need and the hints and tips to create a painting of the pup you love. You will paint a work of art in the Pup Goes The Easel style, but with your own choice of colours and accessories to decorate your pup. At the end of the day, you will have a canvas to take home with you which captures the essence of your own pup.

These pawesome workshops are suitable for adults of all abilities and absolute beginners are warmly welcomed. The group sizes are kept small to enable you to achieve a whole painting in a day. These sessions are intended to be fun, relaxed and informative. It is widely recognised that being creative releases endorphins which enhance your mood and promote mental wellbeing. It is a pawfect excuse for some well-deserved ‘me time’.

Alison will provide a canvas, paper, pencils, acrylic paints and brushes which you will use, on the day, to create your unique painting. You will need to bring an A4 sized photograph or print of your own pup to copy (head and shoulders) as well as an apron to protect your clothes. In addition, she also asks you bring a light lunch and a water bottle. To book visit Workshops | Sage And Salt Studio

If you don’t think your artistic skills are up to scratch, commission Alison to em-bark on a custom pet portrait for you and let her capture the quirks and charm of your four-legged friend. Find out more about her work and enquire about a commission at Pup Goes The Easel where you can also see a range of cards and gifts for sale.

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Petersfield Summer Festival

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Get see for three days of fun, activities, entertainment and food in Petersfield, August 24th-26th, as the community comes together this summer

Music, attractions, food and more are all in store at the Petersfield Summer Festival over the August bank holiday weekend.

Hosted by Petersfield Community Events CIC, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to bringing free, community-centred events to the heart of Petersfield, the fun is centred on The Square and expands to the nearby streets.

The Square will be bustling with activity with a full programme of live music from Saturday evening until Monday evening while the centre of town will of delicious caterers and locally sourced drinks.

On Sunday and Monday, the High Street will be lined with stalls. From small creative businesses to local charitable organisations, there will be something for everyone. Come out and enjoy some sweet treats, find a few presents, or buy yourself something special. Many of your favourite local businesses will also be opening their doors so come and join the fun!

There will also be activities for the whole family, including children’s rides and themed attractions.

The festival begins at 7pm on Saturday with awesome live music and drinks provided by the Hometown Festival Bar. Claim a table and dance the night away! Caterers will serve up delicious meals of all varieties. Don’t miss out!

Superhero Day returns on Sunday, so watch out for some heroes and heroines arriving to save the day. As well as stalls, caterers and, of course, the Hometown Festival Bar, Chapel Street will fill up with classic bikes from all over the area. Come and chat to their owners and find out if the biking life is for you.

Monday will be the first official Petersfield Festival Pirate Day. Watch out for Captain Jack Sparrow and the Pirate King and keep an eye open for buried treasure.

Chapel Street will also be hosting the Solent Renegades with an exciting array of classic American cars.

We also have some awesome sea shanty singers, mixed in with the rest of our incredible line up of local bands. Closing the festival weekend, Shrek Tribute Band The Ogretones are our Monday night headliners. Join us for a final boogie and end the bank holiday weekend in style.

The Petersfield Summer Festival 2024 is made possible thanks to the generous support of local sponsors and volunteers.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend – join us in celebrating the spirit of summer and the vibrant community of Petersfield!

For more information, please see our website, Petersfield Fests

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Ewe-nique entertainment at South Downs Show

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Head to Queen Elizabeth Country Park for attractions and entertainment galore for the whole family on August 10th and 11th at the South Downs Show

Awesome arena acts, entertaining attractions, dog shows and demos and so much more are all in store at this year’s South Downs Show.

Set in Queen Elizabeth Country Park with some of the most spectacular views, the South Downs Show is a weekend show with plenty to do for the whole family – including the dog!

The awesome arena acts include The Knights of Nottingham. Knights and horses will combine for hard hitting medieval jousting displays and tournaments and the jousting shows will be filled with sword swinging and gut punching thrills. Anything can happen and often does, with fantastic audience participation for all ages and comedy included!

Little Nippers allows spectators to see Ridgeside group’s fantastic dogs do what comes naturally to them! In the arena they will race both over obstacles and chase the electric lure at full speed. The public will have the chance to ‘have a go’ with their own dogs – whatever their breed and ability!

One act you won’t want to miss is the ‘ewe-nique’, educational and seriously funny Dancing Sheep Show, a fun-filled presentation showcasing nine different breeds of sheep. Each one has a story to tell with interesting facts and figures relating to their variety. Look out for Nobby the Norfolk Horn – he’s the star of the show… and he knows it.

Test your skills on miniature catapults and crossbows with Fireside Attractions, or take up the challenge of archery of laser clay pigeon shooting. You can even try medieval axe throwing or how about getting up close animals of all kids with Reptile Academy, Miller’s Ark, and Dunreyth Alpacas. Sadly you can’t take them home!

View the South Downs from above aboard the new Ferris Wheel and the Old Thyme Funfairs’ Helter Skelter, the only complete wooden example still on tour. Watch out for the Magical Musical Bike with his catchy tunes and quirky activities, and be amazed by Jake’s Circus Skills. Can you pick up a few tricks of your own?

Get back in touch with traditional skills and the great outdoors with Blackwell Bushcraft or take on a new challenge and try the climbing wall and VR experience provided by the British Army.

Do you have a four-legged friend or want to meet some more? Head to the Dog Zone for competitions, displays, and retail therapy. Enjoy a game as a family, including Giant Outdoor Games or Crazy Golf, best undertaken with an ice cream or take a drive on the Mini Landrovers – no parents allowed!

There’s so much to do you’ll need to go both days. The South Downs Show is prebooked tickets only so make sure you book at South Downs Show.

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Planet friendly living in Petersfield

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Head to Petersfield Heath on July 14th for ideas, advice and fun ways to celebrate earth-friendly living for the whole family

Find out more ways to enjoy earth friendly living at this year’s Petersfield Eco Fair on Sunday, 14th July when along with day-long live music, food and drink, it will be a celebratory occasion.

There will be more than 30 stalls themed around various aspects of eco living and plenty of activities for children, such as face painting, storytelling, the Woodland Theatre Company and a children’s activity marquee – all adding up to a fun day out for all the family at Petersfield Heath.

Find out about our local bees, bats, birds and more and what you can do encourage nature in your garden with ideas and inspiration at the Nature stalls: Petersfield Community Garden, Friends of Petersfield Heath, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Hampshire Bat Group, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and RSPB.

From solar panels to insulation and heat pumps, there’s advice on how to make your home more energy efficient and learn about plans for community energy in our local area.

Travel more sustainably advice on bikes and electric vehicles. There will be bicycle repairs on offer, bikes for sale and EV owners to chat to, courtesy of Petersfield Bicycle Buddies and JPAC Electrical.

Pick up some great ideas on low waste living from recycled products to plastic-free alternatives, with ways to help you consume less and recycle more. Among those offering low-cost living advice will be Petersfield Men’s Shed, Coffee Pod Creations and Green Boutique.

Discover the wide range of local community groups doing their bit to respond to the climate crisis, and join them in making a pledge to protect our planet.

There’s a brilliant line-up of live music to keep you entertained, plus woodland theatre, storytelling, face painting and other children’s activities, delicious food and refreshing drinks local suppliers with Crepe Britain, Dylan’s Ice Cream, Langhams Brewery, Roots and My Little Coffee Co at the Eco Fair. A cup deposit scheme will operate at the bar, so bring an extra £1 for your drink which will be refunded when the cup is returned.

And there’s the chance to showcase your skills with a photography competition where you can be in with the chance of winning a hamper of eco goodies and a young writers competition – can you write a short piece of fiction or non-fiction that has a nature or eco theme? You can win a book token prize.

For more details about the day and the two competitions, visit petersfieldcan.org/projects/eco-fair-2024 

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Be a puppy parent

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Petersfield based charity Hounds for Heroes needs your support. Could you be a full-time volunteer and look after puppies in training?

Volunteering to be a puppy parent is a rewarding opportunity to become part of the Hounds for Heroes team and provide puppies with the training and care crucial for their development to become a life enhancing assistance dog.

Don’t want to read the full article? Jump to our FAQs here or enter this month’s competitions FOR FREE!

Prior experience or qualifications aren’t required, but a willingness to learn and meet certain criteria is necessary. The ongoing support and training provided by Hounds for Heroes ensures that volunteers are equipped to care for the puppies effectively.

The commitment involved, from opening up your home to a puppy for over a year to attending training sessions and classes, highlights the dedication required for this role. However, knowing that you’re contributing to the journey of these assistance dogs makes it a worthwhile endeavour.

Hounds for Heroes covers the costs of food, training equipment, and veterinary bills for the puppies.

Volunteering with Hounds for Heroes is not only beneficial for the assistance dogs but also for the individuals who will eventually benefit from their support.

Hounds for Heroes works to provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled personnel of both HM Armed Forces and emergency services. We aim to provide help and practical support leading to an enhanced quality of life.

Hounds for Heroes assistance dogs can help overcome some of the physical barriers and obstacles caused by a disability; promoting an increased sense of freedom, providing a loyal comrade and just maybe the beginning of a new lease of life.

Hounds for Heroes believe that everyone who fits out criteria, and requires the services of one of our dogs, should be able to experience the positive and life enhancing impact they will bring. The cost of the assistance dog’s food, equipment, insurance and veterinary costs are all met by Hounds for Heroes’ therefore you can safely apply knowing that in having one of our dogs, there will not be a negative impact on your existing income.

As of 2021, there are over 900,000 injured servicemen and women in the country and that number continues to grow on a daily basis. The unique mental attitude of service personnel means that only a handful so far have chosen to have an assistance dog provided by the civilian offerings, many will battle on in silence.

Find out more about their work and to register your interest in becoming a Puppy Parent visit Homepage | Hounds for Heroes

FAQs

1. How do I get in touch with Hounds for Heroes?
– You can email [email protected] or call 01730 823118  Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4pm

2. How do I apply for a dog?
– For enquires regarding applying for one a dog please contact: [email protected]

3. How do I volunteer?
– If you are interested in becoming a Puppy Parent or Foster Puppy Parent please contact: [email protected]m or if you are interested in general volunteering opportunities please contact: [email protected]

4. How do I find Hounds for Heroes?
– Hounds for Heroes, Unit 2B Rookery Farm Buildings, Ramsdean, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32 1RU

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