Sheepdog Trials support local charities

Above: Local MP, David Rutley, was on hand to help present the cheques to the nominated charities

Six local charities have received a share of £2,400 thanks to the generous and active fundraising from Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials Association.

The six nominated charities were the Rossendale Trust, North West Air Ambulance Charity, East Cheshire Hospice, the British Heart Foundation, Macmillan Cancer Support, and Ronald McDonald House in Manchester. Each charity received a cheque totalling £400.

All the funds donated were generated by the raffle that was held at last year’s Macclesfield Sheep Dog Trials. This year’s Sheepdog Trials, on 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th August, once again take place at Sutton Hall Farm. Competitors from all over the UK and abroad will be taking part, earning points which may enable them to go onto the National Championships. As well as impressive sheepdog displays, there will still be the Tug-o-War, BBQ and Beer Tent on Friday, and the Craft Fayre and Fell Race on Saturday. The ever-popular closing concert, compered by Norman Prince, will take place on Sunday evening.

Speaking after the event, local MP, David Rutley said, “It was an honour to once again help present the nominated charities with the funds generously raised at the Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials. As well as being a great day out and a popular fixture of the Macclesfield calendar, the Sheepdog Trials help to raise funds to support the important work that these organisations undertake in and around our local communities. I hope that as many local residents as possible will attend the event and give their support to this great local tradition.”