CONTENTS
Contents page
News From The Centre 2
Letters
4 You and Your Border Collie Book 10 Magazine Survey
11
Fundraising Corner
12 A Brief Snapshot of the BC Character 13 Collie Shop
14 Poem - Dedicated to Rescue Collies 20 Steve ’ s Story
21 Letter About Hazel from 2004 23 Dogs and Bereavement
24
Obituaries
25 Border Collie Support Scheme 27
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT OUR WORK ?
We are always pleased to be given the opportunity to speak about our work to groups and clubs .
I am happy to travel throughout the Midlands and although there is no cost involved we would simply ask for consideration of a donation towards the work of Border Collie Trust G . B .
Please contact me on 01889 577058 or email info @ bordercollietrustgb . org . uk .
Ben Wilkes
The 1 st registered charity for dealing exclusively with Border Collies .
THE TRUST When BCT take a dog we make a commitment for life . New keepers may call on us for assistance and dogs can be returned to us at any time . Dogs are not homed if there are any doubts about physical condition or their behaviour and no puppies are homed under 8 weeks of age .
A company limited by guarantee : Company No . 03159703 Reg . Charity No . 1053585 Registered Office : Rescue Centre , Heathway , Narrow Lane , Colton , Nr Rugeley , Staffs , WS15 3LY
Tel : 01889 577058 for help , advice and information , boarding and mail order enquiries .
BORDER COLLIE WORLD
Border Collie World is published quarterly by Border Collie Trust GB , and is the official newsletter of the trust .
The contents of this publication are copyright and may not be reproduced in full or in part without prior written permission of the publisher . The views expressed are those of the authour or contributor and not necessarily that of the Trust , or editors . The editor is always pleased to receive letters , articles and photographs , but reserves the right to edit all material submitted . Please enclose S . A . E . with any material you wish returned . The publisher will not be held responsible for any material lost . All material for inclusion , and in connection with the magazine should be sent to :
The Editor , Border Collie World , BCT G . B ., Rescue Centre , Heathway , Colton , Nr . Rugeley , Staffs , WS15 3LY .
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