Positive Places For Canines

29/09/2022

Went to Upton Country Park last weekend. Such a lovely place to walk your dog. There's loads of room and it's quite easy to get away from people and other dogs if you wanted too. They have a fenced field if your dog has a recall issue. There are areas where the dogs must be on lead and many areas where they can be off lead.
There are a few climbing frames for the kids and the park is wheelchair and buggy friendly.

Massive rural park & Georgian mansion

05/11/2020

I haven’t posted on this page in a long time. Well, this year has been a write off! I did however, visit a lovely cafe in Romsey yesterday called Cafe Fresh with Nellie and although they won’t be open as normal they are doing a take away service during lockdown www.Facebook.com/CafeFresh

What small business have you found/supported this year?

07/11/2019

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18017198.test-valley-pub-crowned-dog-friendly-pub-country/?Ref=fbpg

A PUB in Test Valley has bagged an award for most dog-friendly pub in the country.

03/10/2019

Are you travelling abroad with your dog after Brexit? Please have a read so you are informed of the changes

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pet-travel-to-europe-after-brexit

How to prepare for travel with your pet to any EU country whether the UK leaves the EU with or without a deal.

16/09/2019

Worth knowing!

Are you in need of an escape to the countryside or the coast? By booking your next break through Dogs Trust Holidays you can have a great holiday and raise funds for our furry friends as 10% of the accommodation part of each booking comes straight to Dogs Trust!

From cosy thatched cottages and lovely lodges throughout the UK to idyllic villas abroad, there’s something for everyone, including our four-legged friends! 🏡🐾 So why not book a getaway that gives back? So far over 1 million pounds has been raised for our hounds! Start the search for your next break ➡️ www.dogstrustholidays.co.uk

07/09/2019

Release the pigs! Monday is the official start of pannage season, though you may have already seen pigs out on the this year as the acorns have fallen early. Pannage sees commoners practise their right of mast by turning pigs out each autumn for six weeks. The pigs hoover up fallen acorns which are poisonous to ponies and cattle. This acorn diet gives pannage pork a rich, full flavour (more information at newforestmarque.co.uk). Please don't approach or touch the pigs!

18/08/2019

Oh dear! One to avoid for the time being

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/17844473.queens-head-colden-common-investigation-watchdog/

A PUB near Colden Common is "under investigation" by a public health watchdog.

02/08/2019

In case anyone is walking near the river at Monk’s Brook. Please stay away or keep your dogs on lead

24/07/2019

Ooooooh! 🥰🤗

John Lewis has announced it is allowing all customers to bring dogs into their shops. The nationwide department store chain lifted a ban against all pooches bar assistant dogs after they were questioned about their policy on Twitter. The brand was asked by an account for a border terrier called...

23/07/2019

13/07/2019

Lovely visit to Corfe Castle today

11/07/2019

Date for the diary

02/07/2019

The Golden Cap, Bridport in Dorset is worth a visit. We went on Sunday and parked in Langdon Hill. We then walked the coastal path under lots of trees. There’s quite a few steps involved too

03/06/2019

Date for the diary

Join us on 28 September tor Battersea's Pet Memory Walk.

26/05/2019

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the day! 😁

Our Charity Fete is back for it's third year! Taking place tomorrow the 27th May 2019 at Norton Park Hotel from 1pm to 4pm. Only £1 adult entry (donated to People against poverty & Wi******er Churches Nightshelter Charities) and kids go free! Join us for an afternoon of music, food, fun & games.

Bring your family, friends, children & dogs along! We have lots to see & do! With live music, a dog show, tombola, cake stall, bouncy castle, pimms/beer tent, tin can alley, vintage ice cream van, penalty shoot out, fun & games, face painting, bumper cars... & LOTS MORE!

All proceeds from the day will be donated to People Against Poverty & Wi******er Churches Nightshelter.

Follow the link to our Summer Fete Event page -- https://linktr.ee/nortonparkhotel

A little about our chosen charities --
People Against Poverty is an independent charity whose intention is to alleviate poverty & suffering around the world. They work with international & UK projects to help change lives by releasing communities from Poverty.
Follow the link to find out more -- https://peopleagainstpoverty.com/

Wi******er Churches Nightshelter provides a vital lifeline to the homeless, since 1988 & remains the only night shelter offering direct access emergency accommodation in Hampshire.
Follow the link to find out more -- http://www.wcns.org.uk/

Come & raise money for these brilliant charities! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

25/05/2019

Luckily for me our campsite allows dogs 😂 what are you up to this weekend?

12/05/2019

Went to Empress of Blandings today. Really lovely pub with great food. Definitely worth a visit with your pooch 🐾

https://www.empressofblandings.co.uk/

On the edge of the New Forest National Park, this dog friendly traditional country pub, is the perfect location for your Sunday lunch. Book a table now

06/05/2019

Porchester Castle makes a lovely day out. We have English Heritage membership but you don’t need it to visit the grounds. Take a picnic and admire the views, it’s really lovely.
We went into the cafe run by the church and sat outside - lovely cake and very reasonably priced 🐾

06/05/2019

The stallions will be out soon!
Monday 13th May - Monday 24th June

Please remember to keep your distance. Do not walk or ride through herds of ponies!

Be extra vigilant when driving! The mares and stallions will not be thinking about road safety! Sudden movements or galloping into the road are likely, so please SLOW DOWN & PASS WIDE AND SLOW

05/05/2019

If you are visiting Swanage, The White Swan pub is child and dog friendly. The food is home cooked and very yummy

https://m.facebook.com/whiteswanswanage/

If you are looking fol English pub with friendly staff and a great atmosphere then look no further.

30/04/2019

Look out for our posters...

29/04/2019

The Dog and Crook in Colden Common are dog friendly. If you book ahead and tell them you are bringing a dog they will try and give you a table in an appropriate place. Excellent food too

http://thedogandcrook.co.uk/

Welcome to the Dog and Crook. We are a traditional 18th century pub Nestled in the village of Brambridge, between Wi******er and Southampton; with easy access to the M3 (junction 12), our emphasis is on friendly, professional service with a smile and time for a chat. We

29/04/2019

Good advice 👍🏻🐾

28/04/2019

Meet like-minded people & lots of dogs

20/04/2019

Tell us what you are up to this weekend....We’ve escaped to Devon making the most of our English Heritage and National Trust memberships 🐣🥰🐾

12/04/2019

Will any of you be out looking for Bluebells? If so, tell us where you are going

07/04/2019

The Otter in Otterbourne is dog friendly in the bar area and garden
https://www.theotterpub.co.uk/

Traditional, dog-friendly pub offering classic English pub food, local ales and a beer garden.

02/04/2019

😂 a little chuckle for a miserable Tuesday 😂