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Crufts qualifier takes second in class Busy knitter needs material
Linda Locke, from Freshbrook, had always wanted a dog since
watching Rin Tin Tin on TV. for charity teddies
Two attempted break ins about A Toothill grandmother who ad-
10 years ago posed a question, a mits to be a knitting fanatic is ask-
dog or an alarm. The German ing for donations to help her knit
Shephard won and a few years for needy children abroad.
later she started to show her dogs. Ruth Richmond has made 50 ted-
In March, making her second dies since Christmas and is rap-
trip to Crufts, Linda's present dog idly running out of filling material
Alfie came second in his breed and wool.
class. She discovered the charity ted-
dies project after a stay at Oxford's
Meet for retired racers John Radcliffe Hospital last year.
The Swindon branch of the Re- Ruth decided to have a go when
tired Greyhounds Trust holds a she felt well again. "I've always
fundraising event at the Blunsdon knitted and this was something
Stadium on 11 April, 7.30pm. useful for me to do. There are
All races and all the dogs will be millions of children in the world
sponsored and there will be a raf- without toys. Teddies have been Teddies for charity: Ruth Richmond
fle. The organisers hope to beat sent to Bosnia, Romania, Uganda and her granddaugher Hannah
last year's total of £1,000 to help and remote parts of South America stuff them with. Any material
with the cost of looking after re- to bring comfort to children." which can be washed is suitable.
tired greyhounds whilst they are Alfie 'with a what's it all about' ex- The teddies are made to a sim- She also needs any spare wool to
found new homes when their rac- pression and his proud owner Linda ple pattern and Ruth needs old keep up production. if you can
ing days are over. Locke fibre filled pillows and duvets to help, call Ruth on 541077.

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