🌟KENNELS SHOP🌟
Our shop is open EVERY THURSDAY from 10 am to 3 pm AND EVERY SATURDAY from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We are based on Mort Lane, Tyldesley, M29 8PF – opposite Tyldesley distribution – with parking on site. Visit us for raincoats and fleeces, harnesses, martingale and house collars, treats and much more!
**UPCOMING EVENTS*
OCTOBER 2026
Saturday 17th October 2026 – We are pleased to have the opportunity to fundraise and raise awareness at the Tesco, Atherton Superstore. Our volunteers will be in store from 10 am to 4 pm and will have greyhounds for you to meet. If you’ve ever wondered about adopting or would like more information about greyhounds please do stop for a chat.
NAIL CLIPPING
Advance notice of our next nail clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 17th October from11.30 am to 12.30 pm
*We would respectfully ask that anyone attends during this hour ONLY.*
No appointment is required but please be advised that you may have a lengthy wait to be seen. We do ask for a donation to the rescue for this service and would suggest a donation of £15 per hound.
(This is considerably lower than the price quoted at local veterinary practices and all proceeds from our nail clipping sessions go towards the care of the greyhounds in kennels).Please note: You are responsible for yourself and your dog (s). You MUST muzzle your dog if there is the possibility they may be reactive towards other dogs. Greyhounds only please.
Sunday 18th October 2026 – 11 am to 1 pm. We are pleased to return to the Pets at Home Horwich store. Our volunteers will have greyhounds with them and would love to chat ‘all things greyhound’ with you. If you’ve ever wondered about adopting this is an ideal opportunity to find out more.
Saturday 31st October 2026 – We are pleased to be attending this special Halloween themed event at Leigh Spinners Mill from 10 am to 4 pm. We’ll have hand made items for both human and hound, including hand knitted dogs coats for all breeds. Be sure to look out for our stall if you’re attending the event.
NOVEMBER 2026
Sunday 1st November 2026 – SOCIAL DOG WALK
BRAMHALL PARK, BRAMHALL PARK ROAD, SK7 3NX
WALK DETAILS:
Meet in the main car park from 10 am with walk to set off at 10.30 am.
Longer walk: – 1 hour approx
Shorter walk: – 35 minutes approx
Both routes include paved walkways and woodland paths
Parking: pay and display car park
Cafe and toilet facilities available
Suggested donation of £2 per hound
Merchandise stall available BEFORE the walk with coats, collars and natural treats on sale.
This is a sighthound only walk but companion dogs of other breeds who live with a sighthound are welcome too.
All dogs must remain on leads, no extendable leads please.
This is a social dog walk organised by Makants Greyhound Rescue. You are responsible for yourself and your dog(s).
Please muzzle your dog if they may be reactive. Suitable footwear and clothing is advised.
7 pm on WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2026 on our facebook Auction page:
**A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HAND DRAWN PET PORTRAIT BY RENOWNED ARTIST ANGELA BANWELL**
Very kindly Angela has, once again, offered a prize of a hand drawn custom portrait of your pet to help with our fundraising efforts here at Makants.
The 9 x 12 inch coloured pencil portrait will be completed in January 2027. (Clear, good quality reference photos will need to be provided in advance).
The prize includes UK postage and packing or collection can be arranged from kennels. A charge for international postage will be made.
In order to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize you will need to:
- Be a member of our Auction fundraising page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/187151075121472/
- Be ready and logged in at 7 pm on WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER in order to take part in the ‘Name the Dog card’ event. Each guess will be £10 with the winning name being drawn the same evening.
**Remember- you’ve got to be in it to win it!**
“Makants Greyhound Rescue are licensed to hold lotteries and raffles by Wigan Borough Council”
NAIL CLIPPING
Advance notice of our next nail clipping session at kennels which is taking place on Saturday 14th November from11.30 am to 12.30 pm. This will be the last nail clipping service for this year.
*We would respectfully ask that anyone attends during this hour ONLY.*
No appointment is required but please be advised that you may have a lengthy wait to be seen. We do ask for a donation to the rescue for this service and would suggest a donation of £15 per hound.
(This is considerably lower than the price quoted at local veterinary practices and all proceeds from our nail clipping sessions go towards the care of the greyhounds in kennels).
Please note: You are responsible for yourself and your dog (s). You MUST muzzle your dog if there is the possibility they may be reactive towards other dogs.
Greyhounds only please.
Saturday 14th November 2026 Worker Bee Bramhall festive market, The Village Square, Bramhall, SK7 1AW. 10 am to 3 pm.
We’re pleased to return to this popular market where we’ll have a stall selling handmade dog coats (many styles and sizes), natural dog treats, handmade dog collars and small handmade craft items.
If you’re looking for a Christmas presents for your furry friend – or something a bit different for human friends – why not come along for a browse?
We also hope to have some greyhounds for you to meet too!
Saturday 14th November 2026 – 10 am to 2 pm. Fundraising stall at Harwood Methodist Church, Longsight Lane, Harwood. BL2 3HX.
We’re pleased to return to Harwood Artisan market. We’ll have craft items for sale including hand made dog coats and may other items suitable for gifts.
Please note: Unfortunately we won’t have dogs with us at this event.
Saturday 14th November 2026 – We are pleased to have the opportunity to fundraise and raise awareness at the Tesco, Atherton Superstore. Our volunteers will be in store from 10 am to 4 pm and will have greyhounds for you to meet. If you’ve ever wondered about adopting or would like more information about greyhounds please do stop for a chat.
**ADVANCE NOTICE – DATE FOR YOUR DIARY**
MAKANTS CHRISTMAS FAIR – SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2026
Royal British Legion, Boothstown. 11 am to 2.30 pm
Come along and support your local greyhound rescue!
Friday 27th November 2026 – Royal British Legion, Boothstown, M28 1HQ, from 8 pm. Our supporter Linda Tonge, along with Gary, Kath and John hold their final fundraising event of the year. A night not to be missed, raising funds for Greater Manchester Lost Dog Capture team and Makants.
DECEMBER 2026