06/01/2025
โผ๏ธ ๐ CHANGES TO WEEKEND SERVICES ๐ โผ๏ธ
I sincerely hope that everyone had a great time over Xmas and New year. I know many of you had time off which is always great to spend with family at this time.
I was also able to get some time off to spend with Dawn, Jack & Victor, and the rest of my family.
During my down time and time away in between the two weeks I had plenty of opportunity to ponder my current structure, and identified key areas which work for me as a business and some which hadnโt gone as well as I had hoped.
It also allowed us to consider the boarding service that we provide and how the impact that this had on the boys ๐ถ
I was also able to consider what had worked for me, in terms of local sponsorship with Gairdoch 2009s, the Carron and Carronshore Gala day, and the prospect of sports competitions in the future.
This also includes draws for paintings ๐ผ๏ธ
I can now confirm that I have decided to make the following changes to by operating hours in order to provide a clearer view on acceptances / rejections of weekend availability.
These changes will be effective from 1st February
FRIDAY - there will be no service after 1:30pm (2:30pm finish time)
As you will be aware, there is no afternoon group walk on a Friday which results in me finishing at 12:00. I have now provided up to 2 private walking slots, which then allows me to plan for the rest of my day with friends / family.
Saturday & Sunday - I will now provide walking slots between 9-12, on weekends that I am available and donโt have pre made plans. These should be booked as far in advance as possible in order to ensure slot.
I will no longer provide services after 1:00, unless booked 2 weeks + in advance.
I am sure this will come as a disappointment to some of you. But itโs down to general demand.
I looked back on a โbusy Saturdayโ a few months ago which I was available for 10hrs for 3 walks, me not making this change would force me to make - what I would class as - large supplements to cost.
I will still be able to provide services when I am available to providing I am given the notice period requested.
Hopefully you guys understand the need for this change. And it should hopefully give a bit more clarity to my answers, as well as if I am unable to do a date, will give you two weeks to make other arrangements.
In the meantime I will also continue to support local causes, and help with sponsorship and advertising where I can at reasonable cost and for the benefit of the local community and young people.
Thank you for your continued support
Sandy ๐ โค๏ธ