We've been busy during August, with a steady flow of campers to welcome to our site. The pizza oven and the camp fire circle have seen regular use; with pizzas, BBQ and toasted marshmallows being a regular feature!

We've also been busy painting the front of the house, dodging the occasional shower of rain, the white exterior walls really brighten up the entrance area. We have new windows on order and look forward to their installation, as they will keep out the draughts and really finish off the transformation.

This month we said farewell to Chelsea (the black Labrador) after 12 months with us. She has begun the next stage of her Guide Dogs assessment and training. We have heard that she has settled in well at the centre in Leamington and after careful consideration she has been chosen for breeding rather than as a working Guide Dog. It is always sad to say goodbye, but we know the huge difference Guide Dogs make which helps in the process of letting go. She won’t just make a difference for one visually impaired person, but for many, as each one of her puppies will have the potential to become a Guide Dog. We will have to wait a little while before our next puppy, as Covid-19 has affected the breeding programme for 2020.

Our campsite was fully booked for the final week of August, but we have plenty of spaces for anyone looking for a quiet break in September. We have postponed all our Day Retreats for the rest of the year, but hope to restart in 2021.

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