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Birmingham Dogs Home launches ‘Tribute Tree’ to remember lost loved ones this Christmas
The Midlands’ oldest and best-loved animal welfare charity, Birmingham Dogs Home, is inviting dog lovers to pay tribute to lost loved ones this Christmas by engraving their name on their new Tribute Tree sculpture as part of their ‘December to Remember’ appeal. Launched on Monday 15th November, the tree contains 450 gold, silver and bronze leaves for dog parents to honour both family members and their late four-legged friends by writing a personalised message in their memory. Not only will the donated leaf provide comfort to bereaved families, but it will help feed the 150 homeless dogs residing at the charity’s two rescue centres this Christmas. For those unable to make the journey to the charity’s Catherine-de-Barnes centre, the charity has introduced an online memorial page to its website so donations can be made in honour of dog lovers. If you would like to dedicate a tribute leaf, make a donation in memory of a loved one, or donate a Christmas dinner for a dog without a home this year, please visit the charity’s website www. birminghamdogshome.org.uk. n n 4 | Warwickshire Now | Issue 59 | December 2021/January 2022
Andy Bennett plays Leamington Spa
An indie-rock powerhouse, Andy Bennett has had an illustrious career working with the likes of Ocean Colour Scene, Liam Gallagher, and Roy Wood. As a singer songwriter Bennet is a versatile artist with influences ranging from Robert Plant to The Beatles. Some of the most influential artists in Bennett’s career have been Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, Crosby Still and Nash, ELO, Jackson Brown, Pearl Jam, and Eric Clapton. A talented musician, Andy is multi-skilled playing acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass and drums. He is also recognised for his songwriting style once described as “musical and lyrical poetry” (Flick of the Finger 2016) To date, Bennett has worked or performed with Andy Fairweatherlow, Paul Weller, PP Arnold, Bev Bevan, Roy wood, Liam Gallagher, Dodgy, Toploader, Brian McFadden at venues including as NEC arena, Wembley arena, Glasgow SECC hydro and Royal albert hall. With his roots evolving from a career with the world-renowned Ocean Colour Scene, Andy has big plans for the future with his alreadysuccessful solo career. See him at Holy Trinity Church, Leamington Spa on December 18th. Box Office : 07411 428646.n
