Join the Fun: Hull and East Yorkshire Mind launch brand new event ‘Pups in the Park’ to promote mental health in a ‘Pawsitive’ way!

This brand-new fundraising event is set to make tails wag and spirits soar on Sunday 15th September. The event promises a fantastic day out with dog classes, family-friendly stalls, and plenty of fun for everyone—including our beloved four-legged friends.

Marie-Louise Robinson, Community Fundraiser at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind said: ‘It’s well known that having a dog, getting out and meeting people, and being in the fresh air all have a positive impact on our mental health. So, we decided to host our first fun dog show, to bring people and their pooches together for a great day out.

‘We have some wonderful stalls booked, including our main sponsor Noah’s Ark, who will be bringing their agility training equipment; Bishop Burton College Kennels and Grooming will be on hand to provide grooming advice and nail clipping; face painter The Glitter Palette will add a sparkle to the event, and the team from Starbucks Clough Road will be offering puppacinos to tempt our furry friends.’

There are 8 classes for dogs to enter on the day of the event, such as ‘waggiest tail’ and ‘best trick’, and there’s also an online entry class for ‘the dog that has made the most positive impact on your mental health or the mental health of someone you know’.

Dogs placed first, second and third for each class will be awarded a rosette and certificate and the first-place winners in classes 1-7 will then go forward to be judged ‘Best in Show’.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, 15th September
• Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Location: Tower Hill Park, Hessle (with kind permission from Hessle Town Council)

So, save the date, tell your friends and pups, and look out for more information on our website for more information: https://www.heymind.org.uk/pups-in-the-park/