A spectacle of wagging tails and dazzling tricks by dogs of all shapes and sizes at Middleton Hall Retirement Village’s first dog show marked the start of a schedule of summer events designed to showcase the village’s vibrant spirit.

The recent event at the retirement village in Middleton St George near Darlington took place against a backdrop of spring sunshine and was a big success with the village’s residents, visitors, and the canine competitors.

A variety of dog show categories were staged throughout the day alongside an array of stalls offering treats for four-legged friends and their owners alike. From 'Prettiest pooch' to 'Old timer' and 'Dog we'd most like to take home', every pooch had its moment to shine, delighting both judges and onlookers.

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Middleton Hall Retirement Village’s Hospitality Manager Clare Robson said the day was a great success, “The event strengthened community ties and brought smiles to the faces of everyone involved.”

Staying busy and active is central to daily life and being part of a retirement village community means that residents in the estate’s independent retirement properties, supported apartments and care services benefit from an exciting range of facilities, amenities and activities.

Following the dog show and a Spring Fair earlier in the year, this includes a busy summer schedule of events for residents ranging from summer parties, picnics and trips out to sports days, gardening in the community allotments and art classes, alongside a packed schedule of daily activities.

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A warm invitation is also being extended to the public for a series of community events taking place at the retirement village over the summer including:

  • Beatles Night – an evening of acoustic songs by the Fab Four with the ‘Day Trippers’. Saturday 8 June, 7pm. Tickets £10 including a free drink

  • Care Home Open Week, 24 – 30 June. Book a tour of Middleton Hall’s luxury care services and enjoy a cup of tea in the Orangery café

  • National Garden Scheme Open Day, Saturday 17 August, 11am-4pm. Adults £5 & children free

  • Classic Car Show with Teesside Yesteryear Motor Club, Wednesday 14 August, 10:30am-3pm. Entry fee is a donation

  • Middleton Hall Retirement Village Show, Saturday 14 September, 11am-4pm

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To find out more call the village’s friendly team on 01325 332207 or email info@mhrv.co.uk

Middleton Hall Retirement Village offers a range of sought-after independent retirement properties and high-quality luxury care services including residential, higher dependency and dementia care services alongside supported independent retirement apartments.

Middleton Hall Retirement Village, Middleton St. George, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 1HA www.mhrv.co.uk