Wokingham Dog Grooming

25/12/2022

To my dear customers

It has been great looking after your lovely dogs in 2022 and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2023.

In the meantime I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Lots of love
Renata

12/10/2022

Well we”ve been back from Kenya for 3 weeks now and the blisters are all but healed! I just wanted to say thank you for all the support and good wishes during my run, I’m sure they all helped😃.

It was a great experience, but a definite challenge at altitude with 9kg pack in 34 deg C direct sun and although initially I thought I wouldn’t do it again, I’m already starting to think about running in 2024. I learnt a lot and it would be great to do it again with this knowledge. Watch this space!

Thanks to everyone who sponsored me, with your help I managed to raise 685 plus gift aid for Wild Rhinos and For Rangers. Nick and I both saw in person what good causes these are and the donations definitely make a difference. In Ol Pejeta Reserve alone (where the For Rangers Ultra finished, and famous for black and white rhinos) there have been no poaching incidents for last 6 years.

In case anyone would still like to make a donation my just giving page will be live until the end of the month.

Beyond the ultra, we had a fantastic time in Kenya - it’s an amazing country and we can’t wait to visit again!

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27/06/2022

Thanks everyone who has donated to my justgiving page. I thought you might be interested in an update on training progress!

So the training schedule has been increasing steadily in intensity thanks to my trainer Vicky. Each week I’ve been increasing the time running/fast walking with backpack as well of course as the distance covered.

Yesterday was my longest session yet, 5 hours / 46 km. Training continues this week until we leave for Kenya on Friday, acclimatise for the race and then get to race camp on the 13th ready for the start on the 14th!

A lot of time and energy also preparing food and equipment which I have to carry during the race - so trying to keep it as light as possible.

So, thanks again for all the donations and it’s not too late to donate if you would like to do so - it’s a great cause and all donations go to the charity and really do make a difference 🙂.

Help Renata Gorton raise money to support Save the Rhino International

30/03/2022

19/03/2022

Dear customers,

Due to cost rises over the last year (gas and electricity and shampoos, scissors and blades sharpening especially) I unfortunately need to increase my prices from 1st of April 2022.

I will text all of you with the price relevant for your dog over the next couple of weeks.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my customers for your ongoing custom and support and look forward to seeing you and your dog at your next groom.

Please don't hesitate to call or text me if you have any questions.

Many thanks,
Renata