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VPMA 'Likes' Tweeting Vets
VPMA will host a CPD event on using social media to the advantage of practices.

The Veterinary Practice Management Association is running a CPD event on how practice managers can update their marketing strategies and use social media to their advantage.

VPMA's next regional meeting on September 27th will centre on the best use of social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, in order to boost practice footfall and owner bonding.

Helen Kingston, the VPMA events organiser, described social media as "the new form of marketing for practices." She added: "We can learn a lot more about using it well and to our advantage."

The guest speaker of the meeting will be David Ross, who works for an online marketing solutions company. He will talk through the process of setting up accounts on Facebook and Twitter and utilising them as online marketing tools.

The meeting is open to all interested practitioners and practice managers and will take place at Oaksey House in Lambourne on 27th September, starting at 2pm.

For more information, contact Ms Kingston directly on 07765 338607. 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here

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King Charles becomes patron of The Kennel Club

The Kennel Club has announced that King Charles has become its latest patron, continuing a long-standing royal tradition.

His patronage follows the support of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was patron from 1952, the year of her coronation, until her death in 2022.

The Kennel Club has received royal support since it began in 1873, when it received support from Prince Edward, then Prince of Wales. When he ascended to the throne in 1901, King Edward began a tradition of the head of state offering their patronage.

Tony Allcock, Kennel Club Chairman, said: "We are delighted and most honoured that His Majesty the King will continue the tradition of royal support for The Kennel Club and help us in our mission in making a positive difference for dogs and their owners."