Ingmar's Tales .....

All the latest news!

2011-06-03T10:30:00.002+01:00

Sorry that it has been a while, but Maggie has been hogging the laptop - I can't imagine why she thinks her presentations are more important than my blog!

Anyway, I've heard that there is going to be a fundraising quiz on Friday 10th June 2011, starting at 7.30 pm at Harborne Cricket Club, Birmingham. I understand they are also organizing a raffle with loads of nice prices. If you're not busy on Friday and would like to test your general knowledge then please do come and join in.

Maggie has been busy with her fundraising, even I am impressed how well she has been doing. She has asked me to say a big thank you to everyone who has made a donation over last few weeks at:

Sainsburys, Selly Oak
Morrisons, Chelmsley Wood
The Range, Kidderminster and Coventry

I would also like to send "get well soon" wishes to a lady who lives at one of our services in Ludlow. She has recently suffered from pneumonia but is feeling a little better and is now home from hospital. It is good to know that staff stayed with her throughout her time in hospital, as it must have been very worrying for someone who cannot communicate well to have to be in hospital and not know what is happening. I am impressed how well everyone coped with this extra pressure on the staff team.

I sign off now as I need my beauty sleep but I will get in touch as soon as possible.

Recent fundraising efforts for Vision Homes Association

2011-05-06T10:43:00.002+01:00

As I promised I will tell you a bit more about how Maggie supports Vision Homes Association.

Last week she had two collection days, one at Tesco's in Edgbaston and the other at The Cornbow Shopping Centre in Halesowen. I normally don't like getting up early (I'd sooner go back to sleep and dream about lots of lovely things to eat) but Maggie then explained that the reason she does these collections is to raise additional funds for the people that Vision Homes supports and this helps to pay for things like day trips out to interesting places.

Once she told me that, I felt I had no option but to take her there. I jumped out of my basket and ran to the front door waiting to go. Unfortunately Maggie is a bit of a slow coach and keeps me waiting while she fusses about getting dressed and brushing her hair (why do you humans take so long to get ready??).

We had two very interesting days. I guided Maggie safely to these venues and she took my harness off so that I was more comfortable. I sat next to Maggie and kept an eye on her while she stood with her collection box. It's a very long day for her to stand there – I am lucky as I can lie down and have a quick snooze every now and then.

Loads of people came over wanting to chat to Maggie about what she is doing and then of course they say hello to me. Some even give me little treats – everyone is so generous. Maggie said that she collected £165 in Tesco and £217 in Halesowen - (just imagine how many doggy treats I could get for that!!). Many thanks to everyone who donated and staff at both of these venues that were so helpful. Anyway I have to go now. Just to let you know that I am next making my next "appearance" at the Range in Coventry on the 6^th and 7^th of this month. Please do come and say hello.

Vision Homes' party - 29th April 2011

2011-05-03T08:00:00.001+01:00

I hope that you had a very nice long weekend!! Last Friday I took Maggie to the Vision Homes' street party in Ludlow. It was a party organized to celebrate not only William and Kate's wedding, but also the 20th anniversary of one of VHA's care home services in Ludlow. I know that many of the people who live there came from long-stay hospitals from around the country, but now Ludlow has become their home and they have become part of the local community.

At the party a good time was had by all. There was lots of good food, guests from other VHA locations and nice patriotic decorations. While I was walking around saying hello to everyone, I noticed that one lady had her nails painted with red, white and blue nail varnish. I liked this idea very much. (I wonder if my paws would look good like that?)

While people were busy watching the wedding, I helped with the clearing up by sniffing out and eating all of the crumbs off the floor. I will post a couple of pictures for you to have a look at as soon as they are developed . Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay until the end of the party as I had to go back to Birmingham with Maggie as she had a store collection booked.

By the way, Maggie was working very hard over the weekend - but I will write about it tomorrow because now I feel sleepy after my long walk in the park...... - Love Ingmar

Easter Fundraising!

2011-04-28T16:07:00.002+01:00

Maggie asked me to say a big thank-you for all visitors to Bourneville Garden Centre over the Easter Weekend who helped her to collect £250.00 for Vision Homes Association. Visit their plant centre, (in the heart of the chocolate country) at http://www.thegardencentregroup.co.uk/on/demandware.store/Sites-Wyevale-Site/default/Stores-StoreDetails?storeID=Bournville

Ingmar - the supermodel!!

2011-04-21T16:53:00.000+01:00

Went to Ludlow to have some photographs taken today - what I gorgeous looking dog I am!! Many thanks to Peter and Julia for lunch and the nice cool drink on such a hot day. I will post a selection of my favourite snaps over the coming days. Happy Easter everyone!