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Shanklin Charity Shop

Thanks to our fantastic volunteers and support of our customers the Ability Dogs 4 Young People Charity Shop in Shanklin continues to help with our fundraising. There is always an interesting and varied array of items donated for sale and all profits raised go to Ability Dogs 4 Young People - more details

Forthcoming Events 2018

Saturday 23rd June, 10 am until 4 pm - Book Sale Promotion Day, Tesco Extra, Ryde

Tesco Extra have very kindly invited us to be their chosen charity for their book sale stall for a week. We will be instore to help launch and promote it with some of our Ability Dog puppies in training.

Saturday 30th June, 12 noon - 9pm, The Willows, School Lane, Arreton, PO30 3AD

Join us at The Willows for an afternoon and evening of music, BBQ, sideshows and demos by our Team Ability Dogs. All profits from the day are in aid of Ability Dogs 4 Young People.

Sunday 1st July, 10 am until 4 pm - Vectis Historical Vehicles Open Day, Arreton Barns, Arreton, PO30 3AA

Join us at Arreton Barns. We will have our stand with games and merchandise and of course puppies to meet.

Friday 6th July, 10.30 am until 1 pm - St George's School Fete, Watergate Rd, Newport PO30 1XW

We are joining in the fun at St. George's School's annual Summer fair. Come and see us on our stand where we will have merchandise for sale, plus games and, of course, some of our Ability Dog puppies in training.

Saturday 7th Jul, 10am - 4pm - Fete, Binstead Community Centre, Binstead, PO33 3SB

More family fun awaits at the Binstead Fete. We will be there with some of our puppies and our stand.

Sunday 8th July, 9 am until 5 pm - Royal IOW Agricultural Society County Show 2018, Showground, Northwood, PO30 5TP

We are again going to The Isle of Wight County Show which is always a great day out for the whole family. Livestock tents including, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. The main ring has action all day with entertainment for all the family, gun dog and falconry displays. There are arenas for equestrian classes and the opportunity to find out about Island country and farming life. Don't forget to come and find us in our green clothing to meet the puppies in training too.

Sunday 8th July, 11am until 5pm - National Garden Scheme, Open Gardens, Seaview, PO34 5BN

Six very different styles of gardens in Seaview are opening. There will be teas, coffees and home-made cakes at Bonny Blink and all the proceeds from these will be coming to Ability Dogs 4 Young People. Recommended parking in Pier Road car park.

Friday 13th to Sunday 15th July - Rhythm Tree Festival, Three Gates Farm, Calbourne, PO30 4NA

Over 70 acts on 4 stages! Plus kids area, food and drink and free camping. Now in its 9th year, we will be there too. For more information and for tickets go to https://www.rhythmtree.co.uk/.

Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th July - Osborne Horse Trials, Osborne House, East Cowes, PO32 6JX

For the first time ever, Osborne House is hosting a brand new horse trials event. Not only will we be there with our stand and some of our Ability Dog puppies in training, but we will also be hosting fun dog shows each day and a 'have a go' agility course. It is set to be a thrilling event in a wonderful setting, so come along and give your support.

Friday 27th July, 10 am until 4 pm - Short Breaks Fair, Medina Leisure Centre Field, Newport, PO30 2DX

Free activities and entertainment for children and young people with disabilities and/or additional needs and their families. Come and see us on our stand and meet some of our Ability Dog puppies in training.

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th August, 10 am until 5 pm - Chale Show, Recreation Ground, Chale, PO38 2JF

The Chale Show has a diverse range of exciting and interesting shows and displays. We will be there for the first time this year with our stand and Ability Dog puppies in training. For more information go to http://thechaleshow.co.uk/.

Sunday 12th August, 10 am until 4 pm - Jaguar Car Show, Sandown Airport, PO36 0JP

Come and see hundreds of cars plus lots of stands, including our own, with games, merchandise and Ability Dog puppies in training. There will be plenty of entertainment and activities for children.

Tuesday 14th August, 2 pm until 4 pm - Yarmouth Dog Show, Yarmouth

Come along to this fun dog show, as part of Yarmouth's annual festival week. You can see a demonstration by one of our Team Ability Dogs and see some of our Ability Dog puppies in training on our stand.

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August, 10 am until 6 pm - Garlic Festival, Fighting Cocks Crossroads, Bathingbourne Lane, Sandown, PO36 0LU

The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is one of the Island's biggest summer shows. There will be plenty to see and do, plus lots of food and drink. We will be back there again this year, with our stand and some of our Ability Dog puppies in training.

Saturday 25th August, 11 am until 3 pm - Keziah's Kindness Day Fair, Victoria rec, Victoria Rd, East Cowes

We will be at the Keziah Kindness Day Fair, in memory of Keziah Flux-Edmonds and now raising money for other good causes. Do come along to support us and Keziah's mother, Nikki.

Monday 27th August, 11 am until 4 pm - Dog Show, Arreton Barns, PO30 3AA

Visit Arreton Barns and enter your dogs in the fun, family dog show. Enjoy the entertainment and variety of food that will be available. Money raised on the day will be donated to two charities, Ability Dogs 4 Young People and Challenge & Adventure.

Monday 27th August, 2 pm until 4 pm - Shalfleet Church Fete, Shalfleet Village Hall Green

Come and see us on our stand at the Shalfleet Church Fete. We will be there for the second year and there will be lots to do for all the family.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September - Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight PO30 3JS

We will be at the 19th Wolverton Garden Fair for the 6th year. It is the largest garden event on the Island with entertainment to suit all ages. We will have our stand and some of our Ability Dog Puppies in training. We will also be giving demonstrations on both days.

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th September, 10 am until 5 pm - Arreton Barns, PO30 3AA

We will again be attending the Sweetcorn Fair this year. There will be live music, a real ale festival and everything sweetcorn related! We will have our stand with merchandise, games and Ability Dog puppies in training.

Forthcoming Events 2019

Saturday 27th April, all day - Festival of Autism, County Show Ground