Nominations deadline extended for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019
Posted on Friday, November 30, 2018 by Sasha Melia
The nominations deadline has been extended for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity industries.
Nominations can now be accepted until Friday 25th January, giving people more time to nominate individuals and organisations which go above and beyond to improve animal health and welfare both in the UK and abroad.
The award categories include:
Chris Laurence Vet of the Year – sponsored by Vet Record
This award is dedicated to our head judge, Christopher Laurence, in recognition of a veterinary surgeon (either companion or farm animal) who demonstrates their commitment to the continuous improvement of animal health and welfare.
Vet Nurse of the Year – sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance
This award is to give appreciation to a veterinary nurse (either companion or farm animal) who excels in their role by demonstrating and/or educating to the highest level of animal health and welfare.
Charity Team of the Year – sponsored by PDSA
This award is for an inspiring team whose drive and passionate dedication has changed the lives of animals for the better.
Charitable Contribution of the Year – sponsored by Blue Cross
This award is for an individual, in either a voluntary or paid role, who is constantly committed to making a difference to animal welfare.
International Cat Care Welfare of the Year – sponsored by International Cat Care
This esteemed award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the development of feline welfare. The winner of this award is selected by International Cat Care and therefore this category is not open to nominations.
Farmer of the Year – sponsored by R.A.B.I.
This award is for a farmer who strives to provide and encourage a high standard of animal welfare on their farm(s).
Farm Educator of the Year – sponsored by NADIS
This award is to acknowledge the work of a SQP, advisor, university or other educational institute, that works hard to research and educate on the importance and benefits of farm animal welfare.
Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare – sponsored by Your Dog and Your Cat magazines
This award is for an individual or team that stands out from the crowd by influencing and significantly contributing to making a visible difference in the world of animal welfare. This award is selected by our judging panel, from all nominations received for 2019 and therefore this category is not open for direct nominations.
The winners and runners up will be honoured at a glittering ceremony taking place on the eve of BSAVA Congress on 3rd April 2019. If there is a farmer, vet, vet nurse, animal welfare professional or animal welfare team that you feel deserves to be recognised for their ongoing commitment to animal welfare, visit www.cevawelfareawards.com to nominate.
Dallas Burston Polo Club raise over £3,000 for charity during annual Bonfire celebration
Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2018 by Sasha Melia
Bonfire Night is a yearly event held at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Southam and this year’s proceedings saw a record breaking 7000+ attendees enjoying the festivities, with over £3,000 raised for The Shakespeare’s Hospice.
The Shakespeare Hospice supports young people and adults in the community with a life limiting illness, providing the care and compassion they and their families need. Hospice fundraisers were on hand with buckets throughout Bonfire Night to take donations from the public, with Dallas Burston Polo Club then donating a further £3,000 from ticket sales after the event.
Major Richard Carney MBE says, “Everyone at Dallas Burston Polo Club looks forward to Bonfire Night and we would like to say a massive thank you to all the guests who attended and helped raise money for The Shakespeare’s Hospice. This year turned out to be one of the largest crowds we have ever had, so it would seem the public enjoy attending as much as we enjoy hosting these celebrations.”
Dallas Burston Polo Club has helped several great causes this year including contributing to the Southam in Bloom festivities, sponsoring local roller hockey club Midland Mooseheads trip to Spain and providing a safari tent venue for nearly 400 Girl Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and Rangers. The club also donated to the remembrance war-memorial commissioned in Southam and raised £14,000 on Ladies Day for The UK Sepsis Trust and The Prince’s Trust.
Children’s rides at this year’s Bonfire Night mini-funfair proved extremely popular and food stalls (serving everything from hotdogs and burgers to candy floss and toffee apples) remained busy throughout the evening. The night was capped off in style with a giant bonfire burning and a fabulous professional firework display, choreographed and launched by Komodo Fireworks.
Bonfire Night is just one of the annual events over the course of the year for the public to enjoy at the polo club. New attractions in recent times have included camel racing, fun-fairs and university polo tournaments. Picnicking around the pitches can be as affordable or luxurious as a visitor desires, with many attendees visiting the grounds simply to enjoy the stunning setting and first-class facilities on offer.
The multiple award-winning Dallas Burston Polo Club, Pride of Stratford Business of the Year 2018, features Europe’s largest all-weather SuperArena® for equestrian events, six polo grounds, a colonial Clubhouse, wedding venues, the IXL Events Centre and The Millstone Hare – a £2.4m Olde English styled pub with state-of-the-art facilities and incredible views over the grounds.
To keep informed of the latest events coming up at Dallas Burston Polo Club, visit www.dbpoloclub.com
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