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Dog Training by A Pawsitive Step

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Catriona MacGregor training dogs and puppies with play and workshops
A Pawsitive Steps’ Catriona MacGregor training dogs and puppies with play and workshops

Charlton Park Estate has a long-standing relationship with mans-best-friend from family dogs, office dogs regularly patrolling the grounds to working dogs and for the last few years hosting dog sport events and providing locations for service dog training.

Catriona joins this illustrious canine heritage here at Charlton Park Estate with her training establishment. A Pawsitive Step is all about effective dog training using positive concepts originally based in Malmesbury, Catriona provides dog training classes and one-to-one personal training for you and your dog.

Catriona says she is, “very proud to offer the training methods coached by Absolute Dogs. Founded in science-based training and adapted from many dog sport games, It really does give you real-life transformations and works in training the value for the situation to come, not the situation that springs out of nowhere. Think other dogs, stealing food or rushing someone at the front door.

I’m fully insured, have dog first aid training and qualifications from Absolute Dogs. I also have continued professional development certificates from the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. These specialise in areas like separation distress, dog to dog aggression, noise, light & sound phobias, resource guarding and dog to human aggression.”

Booking classes can be done through Catriona’s website: https://apawsitivestep.co.uk/dog-training-classes-malmesbury/

For more information about Charlton Park Estate, A Pawsitive Step, Dog Training, or any other events at the Estate please contact the Estate Office; events@charltonparkestate.com

About A Pawsitive Step

Inspirational and Personalised Dog Training in Malmesbury run by Catriona MacGregor offers dog training group and individual classes as well as online classes from puppies from 8 weeks old to 5 months of age who are looking to learnt the fundamentals with their owners, to dogs from 5 months to 2 years. A challenging time with many labels attached to this life stage. Of course, older dogs need reminding that new tricks are fun, even revisiting things like optimism, flexibility and tolerance of frustration. Help them enjoy what life still holds for them and not to reverse set ways. Rehab, separation transformation and household manners classes are also available

Christmas Tree Collections

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Dorothy House Hospice Christmas Tree Charity Collection

This January we re really pleased to support Dorothy House Hospice Care and their biggest annual Christmas Tree Collection fundraiser which they are running in partnership with the Justhelping charity. We will be taking in all the donated xmas trees and providing the drop-off point for the vilunteer.

Local people can book their used Christmas tree in now for a charitable donation and Dorothy House supporters and volunteers will pick it up between 7th – 9th January 2022. Taking part is easy, visit www.charityxmastreecollection.com type in your postcode to check that your area is covered, make a donation and list where your tree will be located.
Dorothy House asks for a donation to help fund their specialist palliative and end of life care services provided by the Hospice free of charge. All trees must be clearly marked with a label saying ‘Dorothy House’ and can be collected from businesses, schools, churches and offices. A percentage of trees will be chipped and shredded to make reusable materials for the community.
In January 2021 the Hospice’s Christmas Tree Collection raised in excess of £66,000. Dorothy House hopes to beat this sum in January 2022 as the Hospice has to raise £4 for every £1 it receives from the NHS to fund its care for local people living with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers.

BBC Countryfile Christmas in the Park Ticketing Info

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We are so looking forward to welcoming guests to Charlton Park Estate this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the BBC Countryfile Christmas in the Park.

If you have any questions, quandaries about your tickets, times, parking or just looking to find out how to get here please visit the BBC Countryfile Christmas in the Park website on this link: https://www.countryfilelive.com/christmas-in-the-park/key-info/faqs

If you have a ticket question or problems, then please contact Seetickets using their website support page https://support.seetickets.com/?Website=main

Do pop in and say hello to our team who will be on the Charlton Park Estate stand next to the Carol-Oke – we will be there with our local produce for sale and able to answer any questions about the running of the estate.

We hope you have a wonderfully festive weekend whatever your plans!

 

 

Riding Permit Scheme Now Available

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To promote equestrianism and equestrian access for riders on the Charlton Park Estate a riding permit with mapped routes has been created. Approximately 20km of off-road riding routes have been made available by Charlton Park Estate to support local riders and provide access for those who do not have hacking available.

To support this scheme the Estate will provide an annual permit is £120 and lasts from the date of issue to the 31st December of that year. Half-year passes may be offered at the discretion of the Estate Office.Riding-permit pass

Many riders don’t have direct access to off-road hacking despite the rural locations of many livery and riding establishments. With the 4500 acres of land that compromises the Charlton Park Estate, Farm Manager Robin Aird has created routes that provide this wonderful opportunity for riders to enjoy the Wiltshire countryside off-road and away from busy country lanes whilst also maintaining the integrity of the farm’s commercial needs and conservation work.

“We have such beautiful countryside, and we are pleased to be able to share this with the local riding community in a way that works for everyone. Campaigns run by The British Horse Society have highlighted that in so many parts of the country access have been reducing for riders. We hope that our efforts to open areas of the estate for riders will help address this.”

These routes will change from summer to winter to accommodate riders and other Estate activities and needs. Routes may be closed or amended without prior notice but where possible changes will be communicated in advance to permit holders. This will allow the Estate to tailor routes when seasonal events and work around the Estate need to be carried out with safety consideration for all countryside users. To download the routes please click here.

The permits will be available now and annually thereafter from 1st January. Applications forms and route maps are available from the estate office or click here to download the application form.

For more information on access to Charlton Park Estate, the Riding Permit Scheme or events please contact the estate office; info@charltonparkestate.com

 

BBC Countryfile – Christmas in the Park

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BBC Studios in conjunction with SME London have announced plans to stage a brand new Countryfile event, BBC Countryfile Christmas in the Park. The event will be held Friday 10th – Sunday 12thDecember 2021 at Charlton Park, Wiltshire

Countryfile is Britain’s most watched factual programme with a regular audience of more than six million viewers, the event aims to bring the award-winning elements of the popular programme to a live audience in an immersive festive environment.

BBC Countryfile Christmas in the Park will occupy over 5 acres of stunning parkland and arboretum. This exclusive event will have strictly limited tickets over the 3 days in December.

The Countryfile presenters will be attending across the duration of the show, limited tickets mean the experience for visitors will be one that is intimate and inclusive. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend a multitude of features, including The Countryfile at Christmas Stage, The Christmas Kitchen, Winter Woodland Walks, The Christmas Shopping Village, The Wine Cellar and Carol-Oke Live, all within the beautiful surroundings of Charlton Park.

Countryfile Christmas in the Park is organised by SME London, on behalf of BBC Studios. More details, upcoming tickets and exhibitor applications can be found via the website: www.countryfilelive.com

Rough Runner

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Obstacle Course Race at Charlton Park – 13th & 14th October 2018

Rough Runner –a combination of distance running with epic obstacles on the way. Inspired by TV game shows like Gladiators, Total Wipeout and Ninja Warrior. Take on our Sweeper Arms, 40m water slide, and the legendary Travelator! Distances to suit
your fitness level – 5km, 10km or 15km routes available. Expect a full range of massive, awesome obstacles on a picturesque estate and stage the biggest urban obstacle event in the country. Tickets available from www.roughrunner.com

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The Sealed Knot

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Date of event: 28th & 29th May 2017

As the Sealed Knot is the largest re-enactment society in the UK  we bring to life the history of the English Civil War as well as a stimulating delve into everyday life in the 17th Century.

Experience the horrors of a nation at war with itself, brother against brother,  father against son, families torn apart. Cannon will roar, musketeers will volley, an all action battle will unfold when members of the Sealed knot  recreate two forces, one of the King, Charles I and  one of Parliament under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.

Alongside this the 17thC village will consist of Trades who supplied the Armies and Crafts of the period all presented by folks knowledgeable in their field.

Taking place at Charlton Park Estate – 28th & 29th May 2017.

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Monster Race

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Monster Race is an event best described with images and the words; mud, extreme, obstacles, mud and fun. Taking place at Charlton Park every year it is one of the best obstacle course races on the calendar. Charlton Park can claim its own fame from the outstanding mud, trails and Bog of Eternal stench! To enter next year’s race – www.monsterrace.co.uk.
“We can’t wait to get back to the Estate and hold this years event.”
Simon, Monsterrace