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The organisers of this event have taken every care to ensure that the walk can be safely completed. You must follow the directions of the marshals during the walk and be dressed appropriately for the

conditions. You must be in reasonable health and not have any medical condition that could be adversely affected by exercise. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People will not be responsible for any loss or Fundraising Branch injury resulting from matters outside its control. 16s and under must be accompanied by an adult.

ENTRY FEES: Until 4th April Adult £7 ≈ Seniors £4 ≈ 16 years and under £2

On the day Adult £10 ≈ Seniors £6 ≈ 16 years and under £2

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Details of others walking with you: 2 3 10th Anniversary 4 5 Woodland Walk 6 Total entry fees Number of dogs walking with you Donation at Arley Dogs go for free! Total payment

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Please make cheques payable to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and send the completed form together with your entry fee to:

Mr Terry Webb, HDfDP Cheshire Fundraising Branch, Mount House, The Mount, CH3 5UD Tel 01244 320205 E-mail [email protected]

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Tick here if you (walker 1 above) would like Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Sunday 9th April 2017

to reclaim the tax you have paid on all your donations made in the last four years and any future donations you may make. Registration 10.00 am - walk starts 11.00 am

Signature for Gift Aid ……………………………………………………Date……………….. To qualify for Gift Aid you must pay as much UK income tax and/or capital gains tax as Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Arley Hall & Gardens

(and any other organisation you may support) will reclaim in each tax year (6 April to 5 April) currently 25p for every £1 you donate. VAT and council tax do not qualify. Tearhere Near , CW9 6NA Registered charity in England & Wales no. 293358 and in Scotland SC040486 THE WALK THANK YOU!

Join us for this popular walk on the Arley Estate near Northwich Hearing dogs transform the lives of severely or profoundly deaf and help raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The circular people by enabling them to live independently. Specially trained hearing route of just over three miles takes in Big Wood, which is not normally dogs can also be placed in families with young deaf children to boost open to the public, and the pretty hamlet of Arley Green. There is a great confidence and assist in a deaf child’s development. diversity of wild birds in the wood and displays of bluebells and other wild flowers in the spring. Across the Lady Park there are views of the Hearing dogs are taught to touch when they hear a sound and lead imposing Arley Hall. to the source of that sound, for example the doorbell, cooker alarm or a baby’s cry. The only sound the dog does not lead to is the smoke alarm, This is generally an easy walk, suitable for most people and dogs when the dog will touch and then lie down to indicate danger. of average fitness, but not wheelchairs or pushchairs. About two thirds of the route is on hard surfaces but there are sections over bark paths or From breeding through training until placement with a deaf partner, each one of these amazing dogs, which are given to a deaf person free grass. Walkers must wear suitable clothing and footwear and dogs must be kept on short leads at all times. of charge, costs £25,000. Lifetime support of the partnership costs on average a further £15,000.  Registration opens at the Stableyard 10.00 am. You can help change the lives of even more deaf adults and children by  Restaurant, gift shop and toilets. taking part in this sponsored walk.  Walk starts at 11.00 am and will take about 1½ hours . HOW YOUR SPONSORSHIP MONEY CAN HELP ….. ON RECEIPT OF YOUR COMPLETED ENTRY FORM ….. we will send you joining instructions together with your £1 pays for a toothbrush to ensure puppies & dogs in personal sponsorship forms. If you are not able to get family, friends, training have healthy teeth & sweet breath! neighbours or workmates to sponsor you, please think about making a £10 buys a selection of toys and treats donation, no matter how modest. £30 pays for a hearing dog’s burgundy uniform AND ON THE DAY ….. administered registration, start/finish point, a walk leader, walk £80 will pay for a puppy starter pack guides and safety marshals. There is a certificate for every walker and a £150 will buy a dog grooming kit gift for every dog included on your entry form if it is received before the closing date. £350 feeds a hearing dog in training for a year !

PLEASE BOOK EARLY! Please help us by sending your entry form and payment as early as possible. Postal entries cannot be accepted after Tuesday 4th April. The front cover features several Cheshire hearing

WHERE IS ARLEY HALL? dogs and partnerships. Arley Hall & Gardens is just ten minutes from M6 junction 19 Cheshire puppy socialising group has grown fast over and M56 junction 10. It is six the last two years. More volunteer socialisers are miles from both Northwich and , and three miles from wanted to teach basic obedience and introduce their . puppies to different sights, sounds and environments.

Directions can be found at www.arleyhallandgardens.com Full support is given by the charity’s trainers. For more information and the postcode is CW9 6NA. about puppy socialising in Cheshire with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, please contact Michelle Taylor on 01844 348 153.