Rainbow Cottage Dog Services

18/07/2024

T H I S S A T U R D A Y!

Ystradgynlais Open Gardens!

Take a look at this fantastic event being held by Blodau Ystradgynlais on Saturday July 20th!

Tickets £5.00 from Cofion Cynnes x or from the Blodau volunteers on Ystrad Cross from 10.00 am on the day.

You will get to visit some fantastic local gardens that have been kindly opened up for one day only, and also have the chance to purchase some plants.
🪴🌿🌼🌸🌻🌹🏵🥦🌷🌳🏡

We would ask local businesses to share this information wherever possible 🙏

05/07/2024

Just a reminder of our dog first aid course this Sunday. Still a few spaces left available if anyone would like to book on.
£50pp and is on at 9.30-2pm

30/06/2024

Proud to sponsor this awesome team. Well done boys 💪

23/06/2024

Rainbow Cottage Dog Services is proud to support Ystrad PRIDE today .
Come and join in the fun. Dogs welcome 🏳️‍🌈

YstradPRIDE today
We have a mobile bar The Shepherdess
Also an alcohol free bar with Drop Bear Beer
Craft stalls
Cake
Information stands
Face painting
Entertainment at the star tent starting at 11.30.

Also, Ystradgynlais first Pride March, celebrating Pride and 40 years of the LGSM (Lesbian's & G**s Support the Miners) .
Come and join in the parade, meeting at the Welfare Hall 10.30 for a 10.45 start

18/06/2024

Not long left to book onto our Dog First Aid course on the 7th July.
This is highly recommended for anyone who owns a dog or works with dogs.
Please message us to book your space
£50 per person

05/06/2024

Due to insufficient numbers to attend this course in May, we have rescheduled it to a new date. Please let us know if you want to book.
The first aid course is ideal for all dog owners, dog businesses, volunteers and basically anyone who works with dogs.
Sunday 7th July. £50 per person

02/06/2024

02/06/2024

It is a beautiful morning for a dog walk 🐕🐶🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈

01/06/2024

We have just 5 spaces left for this weekends Sunday Social, 12.15-1.45.
Weather is looking great. The grass has been cut. It's going to be a fun one

01/06/2024

Proud to be the sponsor and organiser for this year's Ystrad PRIDE dog walk

Kick off Pride month with our ystradPRIDE Dog Walk, Sunday 2nd June
Meeting at the back of Tesco car park at 9am to register for a 9.30 start.
The walk is flat and suitable for all abilities, along the footpath, around the playing fields, past Ystrad rugby club, over to diamond park and back again. Should take no longer than 1hour.
We look forward to seeing you there. And if you haven't got a dog, just join us for the walk 😃🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈

28/05/2024

Our YstradPRIDE fundraiser Dog Walk is this Sunday. Please come and join us 😁
🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐕🐶🐾
The walk will be from Ystrad Tesco to Diamond Park and i

20/05/2024

Our Pride fundraiser Dog Walk is back again this year. Please come and join us. The walk will be the same as last year as it is flat and suitable for all abilities

11/05/2024

We still have spaces on our doggy first aid course.
£50pp.
Please message me to book.
It could save your dog's life.
Ideal for anyone working with dogs and dog owners.

29/04/2024

Under 12’s match report sponsored by Rainbow Cottage Dog Services

Cwm Wanderers 5 - 2 Cwmamman

We knew this was going to be a good game and one we were confident in winning.

We didn't expect Cwmamman to take a 2 nil lead so early on. They were right up for it and kept the momentum going.

You could feel the energy in the air and how much they wanted to beat us. Clearly to show Dilan that he joined the wrong team.

Thanks to Cian, he managed to bag us a goal not long before the half time whistle.

However, half time me and Paul had a good chat with the boys and pointed out where they are going wrong, and how they can fix this. They acknowledged their mistakes and were ready to go out and make this right for the boys and most importantly, Dilan.

Second half underway and we were all over them. We missed a few chances and knew they only had that one boy who would just kick the ball far up field off the goal kick or big throws into the box which Alfie intercepted everytime. Well done Alfie.

This is when the game started to change for us and goals started to fly in. Fred managed to hit the back of the net around 50 minutes which put us level and put alot of pressure and frustration on Cwmamman. You could see the difference in them compared to the first half.

We changed a few boys around and in different positions.

Rhiley was put on through to goal and found the net to put us a head. Not long after Cian managed to get another goal. The boys were on fire then and were hungry for more.

Another lovely ball put through to Cian and rhiley with both out pacing their defense and Cian smacked it into the net.

The lads put all their effort into this win for Dilan. A well deserved win and what we needed to hopefully seal our position to finish third in the league.

Fred ⚽
Rhiley ⚽
Cian ⚽⚽⚽

MOTM

Dilan deserved this MOTM as he didn't let Cwmamman get into his head. He should them how strong he is as a character and that they couldn't break him and played great football. He even played right back for a bit which is not his position but he bossed it and played some lovely balls up the wing.

He showed how skilful he is, strong and determined. He didn't complain once about anything and got on with the game. Keep up the great work Dilan boy. There is only one Cwm!!!!!!!

22/04/2024

Thank you everyone for the most amazing support, it's really helped me yesterday. I had a foot injury at mile 9 and had to walk 17 miles in agony. I was so disappointed to be walking so early on as I know I can run further. But I was determined to finish in under 8 hours before the cut off, so I gritted my teeth and walked as fast as my little legs could. Was so happy to cross the finish line in 7hrs 53 minutes!

21/04/2024

It's race day 😄

https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/nicola-wilson?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=EnthuseSendGrid&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR3Zl6RCD_4ve9Tekzr639cCebNSBJIDX93pKsGSwS10zROC1km5Lhnp7qE

Everyone knows how much I love dogs and hate running. I wanted to set myself a challenge to run the London Marathon. It was supposed to be last year but due to injury I had to defer my place. I wanted

20/04/2024

We are hosting a Dog First Aid Course on May 19th. This is for anyone who owns a dog or works with dogs. It is a brilliant course and could help save a dog's life.
The price is £50 per person.
Please contact us to book your space

18/04/2024

The biggest to our incredible supporters taking on the London Marathon on Sunday 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Annie, Caroline, CJ, Devvrat, Emily, Gemma-Alice, Imogen, Jo, Jonathan, Keith, Kevin, Lauren, Maddy, Nathaniel, Nicola, Rachel, Ralph, Sarah, Stephanie, Toby, Tristan, Will and Yvonne - we are so thankful that you have chosen to run for Hearing Dogs.

We know how much time, dedication and effort you have put in during all those months of training.

Good luck everyone and we'll be there at mile 19 to cheer you all on 🎉

29/03/2024

I am absolutely blown away by the support from everyone tonight and this week. Total amount raised from the raffle and the quiz a whopping £938!!!
Huge thanks to Ystradgynlais Rugby for putting on the quiz tonight and to quiz master Rowan Davies .
Massive thanks to the amazing businesses who donated raffle prizes, Ancient Briton, Dwy Afon , The Old Temp Fish Bar , Frosty's Coffee Shop Pontardawe , T.L.T Premier Stores , Boar Valley Bakes , Lle Tarw , Dan Yr Ogof Caves , The Old School Nursery , Kelly Frost , Elaine Thomas , Motsi's Meadow

Results are in, congratulations to all our winners!
1st Prize £50 Ancient Briton voucher won by Paul at the quiz.
2nd Prize £25 Old School Nursery voucher won by Ann Jones
3rd Prize £20 Dwy Afon voucher won by Linda Reynolds
4th Prize £20 Boar Valley Bakes voucher won by Jeanne Sheppard
5th Prize £10 Lle Tarw voucher and reusable cup won by Susan Watkins
6th Prize £10 Old Temp Fish Bar voucher won by Kayleigh Mercer
7th Prize Coffee & Cake for 2 at Frosty's Coffee Shop won by Mike Jessop
8th Prize family ticket for Dan Yr Ogof won by Sarah Davies
9th Prize Cheesecake voucher from Elaine Thomas, won by Naomi Marshall
10th Prize 2 tickets for Qi Gong class with Kelly Frost won by Allison Burridge
11th Prize Field Hire sessions at Motsi's Meadow won by Samantha Lewis
12th Prize a bottle of wine won by Jacqui Williams
13th Prize a bottle of wine won by Nia Spot On up Ancient Briton
14th Prize bottle of bucksfizz won by Liane at Continental
15th Prize bottle of prosecco won by Ann Ridley
16th Prize a bottle of Aperol won by Jordan at the quiz
17th Prize bottle of bucksfizz won by Nicola Sherratt
18th Prize bottle of wine won by Nia Anne Davies-Jones
19th Prize bottle of wine won by Samantha Davies
20th Prize bottle of Irish cream won by Lynn up the Ancient Briton
21st Prize bottle of win won by Marcia Williams
22nd Prize Easter egg donated by T.L.T won by Patricia Wilson
23rd Prize Easter egg donated by T.L.T won by Ann Bateman Thomas
24th Prize Easter egg donated by T.L.T won by Rachel Rogers
25th Prize Easter Egg donated by T.L.T won by Lisa Lewis
26th Prize Easter Egg donated by T.L.T won by Lizzie Winters
27th Prize Box of Milk Tray won by Margaret Parry
28th Prize Avon set donated by Cath from Avon won by Rachel Rooks
29th Prize a Pair of china cups won by Cherryl Davies
30th Prize a Dog Wordsearch Book won by Sara Smitham

29/03/2024

Today is your last chance to buy a raffle ticket for my London Marathon fundraiser in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People .
You can message me directly and pay by bank transfer, or pop into one of the following locations who are selling the tickets, Dwy Afon , Lle Tarw , The Old Temp Fish Bar, Continental Animal Feeds , Ancient Briton and Ystradgynlais Rugby .

Tickets are £1 each.

Prizes include:
£50 voucher Ancient Briton
£25 voucher The Old School Nursery
£20 voucher Dwy Afon
£20 voucher Boar Valley Bakes
£10 voucher Lle Tarw
£10 voucher The Old Temp Fish Bar
Hot drink and cake for 2 people Frosty's Coffee Shop Pontardawe
Qi Gong voucher with Kelly Frost
Easter Eggs donated by T.L.T Premier Stores
Family pass at Dan Yr Ogof Caves
Handmade daschund Teddy
Chocolates
Wine
And more .....

24/03/2024

I am having a fundraising event on March 29th at Ystradgynlais Rugby. They are very kindly hosting a quiz for me, with proceeds being donated to my London Marathon charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
It is only 4 weeks til i run the London Marathon and I really want to raise lots of money for this amazing charity.
I am also selling raffle tickets with lots of awesome prizes, donated by local businesses, to be won. If you want to buy tickets, please message me. Tickets are £1 each.
Prizes include:
£50 voucher Ancient Britain
£20 voucher Dwy Afon
£10 voucher The Old Temp Fish Bar
£10 voucher Lle Tarw
voucher Quids In Home & Garden
voucher Boar Valley Bakes
hot drink & cake for 2 people Frosty's Coffee Shop Pontardawe
Easter Eggs donated by T.L.T Premier Stores
Family Pass Dan yr Ogof
2x Tickets for Qi Gong with Kelly Frost
Field Hire passes Motsi's Meadow
Hand made daschund teddy
Wine
Chocolates
and more ......

09/03/2024

In 6 weeks time, on April 21st, Nicola will be running the London Marathon. Raising money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
All donations are very much appreciated.
Thank you
https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/nicola-wilson?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=EnthuseSendGrid&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR3Zl6RCD_4ve9Tekzr639cCebNSBJIDX93pKsGSwS10zROC1km5Lhnp7qE

Everyone knows how much I love dogs and hate running. I wanted to set myself a challenge to run the London Marathon. It was supposed to be last year but due to injury I had to defer my place. I wanted

07/03/2024

A friend of ours has just started her own dog walking business covering Neath and surrounding areas. Please give her page a like

Su'mae! I’m Eleri and I'm the Dedicated Dog Mum behind Hudson’s Hounds! 🐾

Named in honour of my first rescue dog, I'm excited to be able to offer dog walking and other pet care services to suit those whose canine companions may need a personalised and patient approach in Neath and surrounding areas.

Byddaf hefyd yn cynnig pob gwasanaeth yn y Gymraeg! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

If you have any questions, queries, or would like to arrange a free meet and greet, please get in touch via Messenger or the WhatsApp button on my page! 😄

11/02/2024

No photos, but today I did 2 very good dog training sessions. The first was with Bella, and we worked on loose lead walking. Bella was a lovely dog to work with and after 20 minutes was definitely walking with the lead loose, although lots of practicing needed.
The next session was with Ada, who likes to bark at animals on the TV. We worked on some desensitisation training and she soon realised that treats were far more interesting than the animals. Such a sweet dog who was really keen to learn and please her owners.
I am still practicing being a dog trainer and today's clients have really given my confidence a little boost 😃

21/01/2024

Another training session today with the gorgeous Willow. We managed to get it done just in time before the rain came.
Started with the first basic steps of recall, eye contact and loose lead walking. Such a clever little dog and a joy to train

14/01/2024

Availability for this week:
Tuesday 16th 8-9, 12-1, 1-2
Wednesday 17th 8-9, 12-1, 4-5
Thursday 18th 8-9, 10-11, 3-4
Friday 19th 8-9 12-1
Saturday 20th 8-9
Sunday 21st 9-10, 4-5

*Weekdays 10-3, Rainbow Cottage Dog Services uses the small field on the other side, so there will be other dogs on site

14/01/2024

My niece Rebecca and her friend Eden are the new owners of the cafe, now called Dwy Afon, in Craig Y Nos Country Park. Dog friendly so be sure to pop in for a visit. Selling the delicious Two Dogs coffee, Llanfaes Ice-cream, home made cakes and pastries, as well as hot and cold food. Some amazing vegan options too 💚
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554037897661

Located in Craig Y Nos country park 🍂. Open 9:30 - 5:30, 7 days a week☺️

14/01/2024

Today I had the pleasure to do a little training session with the most adorable sprocker, Willow. Super cute, I wanted to take her home 😂
We practiced eye contact, the first steps to loose lead walking, and sitting on the mat. She loved the mat 😁
Well done Willow, brilliant first session Motsi's Meadow

14/01/2024

Under 12’s match report sponsored by Rainbow Cottage Dog Services🤩🤩

Cwm 7 - Ponty 2

A very cold morning for both teams.

I'm not sure what happened to the boys this morning compared to the last game.

It was as if we didn't turn up. Yes we won, however, we could have played so much better.
Our touches were heavy, ball watching,not working back, no communication or ball calling.

After we had a chat with them half time. They picked it up a bit. We could have beaten these so much more. It was a lesson learnt, if this was one of our rivals and we played like this we would have lost.

I don't want to put a dampener on a win. But it's back to the drawing board again for us coaches too see what went wrong today and how we can improve the boys.

MOTM

Our very own Osian Phillips. The lad was outstanding today. He was very strong at the back. Always looking before he passed and was stopping most players that got in his way. He just kept giving and giving.

Always listens to us and does what we ask of him. A very well respected asset of the team.

Keep up the good work Osian boy!!!!