Town Talk


Local news for Snodland and Halling


Lost dog turns up in town after four years


A DOG who disappeared four years ago has been found 290 miles fromhome…in Snodland. Staffordshire bull terrier, Nala,


went missing from a garden in Blackpool when she was just nine months old. Owner Adrian Gleadhill (72)


had given up hope of ever see- ing her again. But last month, dog and master were reunited by Kent Police officer Martyn Tulk. Nala was reported stolen in


2014 and her new keeper, who had no reason to suspect the theft, brought her down to Snod- land when they moved to Kent. The staffie’s past life only


came to light when her Snod- land owner took her to the vet for a routine check-up, and the dog’s microchip flagged up her real identity. As a result of the find, PC Turk,


from Kent’s Citizens in Policing team, contacted his opposite number in Lancashire, and Mr


Gleadhill was given the good news. He then made the seven- and-a-half-hour journey from Blackpool for the emotional re- union. He said: “I never expected to


see her again.” PC Tulk added: “It was a


pleasure to be able to reunite the dog with its rightful owner. After being away for so long it was great to see the recognition Nala


PCMartyn Turk with Adrian Gleadhill, owner of Nala (above)


had for her family. “The person who had inno-


cently bought Nala was ex- tremely


supportive and,


although they were also a victim in this, they helped us ensure she was returned. “It shows the importance of


microchipping your pets, which is a legal requirement, in return- ing lost and stolen pets with their rightful owners.”


Memory cafe


SNODLAND’S Dementia Café meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of eachmonth and is open to patients and their carers. Sessions normally startwith cof-


fee and a chat, followed by activi- ties designed to stimulate memory, such as singing, paint- ing, games and quizzes. The café occasionally hosts visiting speak- ers, and carers can meet to dis- cuss their concerns. Contact suebrooks189@yahoo.com.


Join a walk


PARISHIONERSwho fancy a ram- ble around Snodland can join or- ganised weekend walks. Covering between five and eight


miles,with a pub lunch stop,walk- ers can join for all or part of the route.Walks are announced in All Saints’ Church’s news sheet and on its website. Call Jonathan Overell on 01634 244872.


Sound appeal?


SNODLAND Bell Ringers are on the lookout for new recruits. Readers interested in learning


the ropes at All Saints’ Church should email Sue Brooks at suebrooks189@yahoo.com.


with every haircut in the months of February and March


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