Paws in the Park

Paws in the Park is a fun event organised by Dorothy House Hospice Care. Our goal is to ensure the event is as safe as possible for everyone so participants, spectators and volunteers are asked to:

• Be considerate and respectful on the hospice grounds at all times.
• Keep your dog(s) by your side, within reach at all times, on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead.
• Ensure children under the age of 16 are accompanied (within arm’s reach) throughout the walk by their responsible adult.
• Arrive by foot, by pedal-power or public transport if possible – your efforts help to reduce our carbon impact is appreciated. For those traveling by car, there is free parking available on the grounds.
• Take care near roads at all times, and particularly if you have children. The roads are quiet in the village, however we do ask for your diligence with this.
• Take care on uneven surfaces – whether on grass, tarmac and wood chipped pathways. Watch out for vehicles, cyclists, other participants, pedestrians, children, dogs, wildlife, farmed animals, falling branches, bollards, posts and other obstacles around the course.
• Please ensure that you are fit enough to walk 5km (3.1 miles).
• If you see someone with a serious problem, please stop to help them out and get help as soon as possible. There will be marshal points throughout the course who are there to support.
• If you’re observing the walk, keep clear of participants on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
• Participants with mobility aids or pushing buggies are welcome, however there will be sections of the route that will be inaccessible. We have taken an alternative route into consideration.
• Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. Consider protecting yourself by wearing repellent when in grassy or wooded areas. See lymediseaseuk.com for further details.

• All dogs are the responsibility of the handler on the day
• Dogs MUST be kept on a lead at all times
• Dogs that participate must not be in season
• No more than 2 dogs per handler
• The handler is responsible for cleaning up after their dog. We ask you to bring poop bags with you, and we will have a free supply on hand as well.
• Please take all rubbish home with you or place in bins
• Please make sure you bring adequate water for yourself and your dog(s)
• You and your dog(s) must be physically fit and able to complete the walk
• Dorothy House accept no liability for any injury you or your dog(s) may sustain or any lost property
• Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible and registered adult
• Dorothy House and/or volunteers may take photos of the walk for publicity purposes
• All sponsorship money raised should be sent to Dorothy House no later than one month after the event date
• All money raised from the sponsored walk will be donated to Dorothy House