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The Wait is Almost Over! Join Us for the Windyway Open Day This Sunday!

The forecast is looking great, the gazebos are ready, and the raffle prizes are waiting! We’re thrilled to announce that our much-anticipated Windyway Open Day is happening this Sunday, 24th August, and we would love for you to be a part of it.

If you’re looking for a wonderful, family-friendly way to spend your Sunday afternoon, then look no further. Come and join the festivities at our home base, Windyway Head Farm, for an afternoon filled with fun, community spirit, and the chance to support a cause close to all our hearts.

Here are the essential details for your diary:

  • What: The Windyway Trust Open Day
  • When: This Sunday, 24th August, from 12 PM to 4 PM
  • Where: Windyway Head Farm, Buxton Old Road, Macclesfield, SK11 0AP

We have a fantastic lineup of attractions to keep the whole family entertained. Get ready to:

  • Browse the Stalls: Explore a lovely variety of stalls offering unique crafts, gifts, and goodies. You’re sure to find a treasure or two!
  • Enjoy Delicious Refreshments: Feeling peckish? We’ll have a wonderful selection of cakes, snacks, and drinks to enjoy while you soak up the friendly atmosphere.
  • Try Your Luck: Don’t miss our tombola and grand raffle! With fantastic prizes generously donated by our supporters, you could be going home a winner.
  • Play Fun Games: Challenge your family to some classic fete games, and be sure to enter our adorable ‘Name the Dog’ competition!

Our Open Day is one of the most important events in our fundraising calendar. It’s a perfect opportunity to visit the place our animals call their temporary home, and every penny you spend goes directly towards their care. Your support helps us provide food, shelter, veterinary treatment, and all the love they need while they wait to find their forever families.

So, gather your friends and family and head up to the farm this Sunday. We can’t wait to welcome you for what promises to be a truly special community event!

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The forecast is looking great, the gazebos are ready, and the raffle prizes are waiting! We’re thrilled to announce that our much-anticipated Windyway Open Day is happening this Sunday, 24th August, and we would love for you to be a part of it.

Make a donation to Windyway Trust

Thank you so much for thinking of the animals at Windyway. Every single donation, no matter the size, is a lifeline for the cats, dogs, and other small animals in our care. Your generosity allows us to provide them with warmth, food, essential veterinary treatment, and the priceless chance to find a loving forever home.

If you would like to donate by bank transfer, our details are as follows:

Windyway Trust, Royal Bank of Scotland, sort code: 16-24-32, account number: 10173412