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Tails & tiaras: Hypo Hounds charity gala countdown


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Tickets are selling out fast for Kent’s glitziest black tie fundraising gala and awards night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hypo Hounds diabetic assistance dog charity. Hypo Hounds, whatsoninkent.com's charity of the year, promises an evening of fun and surprises as they honour volunteers, service users and assistance dogs on Friday 13 April at Ashford International Hotel in Ashford. The “small but life-changing charity”, based near Maidstone, trains specialist canine diabetes detectives to pair with children with Type 1 diabetes.

In this episode:

  • Countdown’s on for Hypo Hounds 10th anniversary black tie gala
  • Charity's founder and CEO Jane Pearman on crucial fundraising
  • Meet Bolt the golden Labrador being trained to sniff out diabetic emergencies
  • Assistance dog trainer Jason Asling on animals’ technical training

For tickets and more information, please visit the Hypo Hounds website.

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Small Business StoryBy Mark Blunden