Eastbourne has been shortlisted as a finalist on this yr’s nationwide Dog Friendly Awards competitors.
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The awards ceremony, organised by DogFriendly.co.uk, recognises locations throughout the nation that supply excellent providers and are welcoming to each pooches and their house owners.
The winner will likely be introduced at a ceremony at The Kennel Club’s Headquarters in London on the finish of this month.
The shortlisting follows an initiative to make Eastbourne one of many prime locations for canine house owners and their pets. The results of partnership working, a sequence of initiatives in recent months has seen the launch of a new Dog Friendly Guide informing individuals about canine pleasant services – from accommodations and eating places to kennels and groomers – together with a Dog Friendly Eastbourne recognition scheme utilizing window stickers and a brand new Dog Fayre on the Chatsworth Hotel.
The initiatives have been doable after the volunteer-led Friends of Eastbourne Seafront group was awarded money from the VisitEastbourne Tourism Development Fund, a funding scheme designed to extend footfall and customer spend within the city. The Fund additionally supported the Chatsworth Hotel in producing a model new Dog Fayre occasion on the resort.
Eastbourne and two different finalists acquired essentially the most votes within the Town/City class of the awards, which will likely be hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Katie Thistleton in London on Wednesday, November 29.
The occasion will likely be broadcast dwell through Facebook Live and YouTube on the day.
Jack Brownell, Eastbourne Borough Council’s tourism supervisor stated: “I am delighted that Eastbourne has been shortlisted in this national awards competition.
“We all know that Eastbourne is a first class destination for dog lovers and their pets, and to be recognised on the shortlist is fantastic.”
Gaynor Sedgewick from the Friends of Eastbourne Seafront stated: “Friends of Eastbourne Seafront are delighted that Visit Eastbourne are finalists in the national Dog Friendly Town Awards.
“We are very pleased that our Dog Friendly Eastbourne Guide, written by Karey Whitmore and designed by Amanda Ripley has contributed to promoting Eastbourne as welcoming and dog friendly.”
The Dog Friendly Guide is available to choose up from Eastbourne Visitor Centre, Friends of Eastbourne Seafront volunteers and chosen venues, or on-line.
