Uttoxeter Osteopathic Centre

05/06/2026

Write a Doggy Bedtime Story Competition.

Write A Bedtime Story For A Dog

Uttoxeter Osteopathic Centre invites young writers from Uttoxeter to enter our exciting story competition!

Can you write a bedtime story that a dog would love to hear before going to sleep at night?

Story length : Approximately 500 words ( 400 - 600 words accepted)

Theme : A gentle, imaginative bedtime story for a dog.

Selected winning entries will:
Be published in our special Doggy Bedtime Story Book
Have the author’s name included in the book
Receive a certificate of achievement

EVERY child who enters will be invited to our special celebration party!

Why am I doing this?
I want to encourage children to enjoy reading, writing and sharing stories with their dogs. Reading aloud helps build confidence, imagination and creates wonderful bonding moments between children and their pets.

Who can enter? Children aged 6 to 12

Closing Date : 25th August 2026

How to enter : E-mail [email protected]
or in hand to: Uttoxeter Osteopathic Centre
14, Hockley Rd, ST14 8DT

So, grab a pencil, cuddle up with your dog and create a story full of dreams, adventures and wagging tails!

We can’t wait to read your story!

Happy Writing!

Supporting Competition Advice For Parents And Children

This competition combines creativity, literacy, connection with pets and community involvement.
Selected stories will be published in a bedtime story book for dogs which gives children a real goal to work towards, and the celebration party means every child who enters feels valued.

Research shows that reading aloud builds children’s confidence and literacy skills. Dogs are wonderful, non-judgemental listeners, making reading time fun and relaxed. So, while this competition is fun and heart-warming it also has an educational purpose.

A few suggestions for success:

Consider themes such as: friendship, adventures, kindness, nature, dreams and comfort.

Submit a drawing of your dog (or imaginary dog) alongside the story.
These could be included in the book.

I am looking for: Best Story
Funniest Story
Most Imaginative Story
Best Young Writer

There is no cost for entering this competition and you can enter more than one story if you feel inspired with other story ideas, however all stories MUST be your own idea.

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17/04/2026

Just in case…

Just in case…Everyone, stay safe. Big day tomorrow. It’s official. Signed at 6:00am. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow marks the start of the new Facebook rule (also known as Meta), which allows them to use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!

According to the show 60 Minutes:

Just in case you missed it: a lawyer advised us to post this. The violation of privacy can be punished by law. NOTE: Facebook Meta is now a public entity. Every member must post a note like this. If you do not publish a statement at least once, it will be technically understood that you are allowing the use of your photos, as well as the information contained in your profile status updates.

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA.

Hold your finger anywhere in this message and “copy” will appear. Click “copy. Then go to your page, create a new post, and place your finger anywhere in the empty field. “Paste” will appear, and click paste.

12/04/2026

Thank you Yvonne Davis who popped in to see me and bought cute dog-friendly Easter bunnies for the girls ❤️

31/12/2025

A genuine selfie !! With my gorgeous girl ❤️
Wishing you all a Very Wonderful 2026 Xx

22/12/2025

09/07/2025

Just worth considering… after all it never happens to me 😅

Wet, then vet! Read how to cool your dog down: https://www.pethealthclub.com/uk/pet-advice/how-to-cool-down-a-dog

Please note this guidence is taken from the Royal Veterinay College, which you can read more about here: https://www.rvc.ac.uk/small-animal-vet/teaching-and-research/fact-files/heatstroke-in-dogs-and-cats?fbclid=IwY2xjawLYgltleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4eVNKTEY4VjdMOFg1Z3N1AR4wTmsPSd4GM03vnyGcobeuWBvKwzd0sBRupN0uGbpCnUdsuYXxFOcttE9Hzw_aem_ATx3SmQgPKbzPB1dwJxm5w

06/07/2025

I’m sending a Massive Thank You to Roger Hinshelwood
for all your wonderful support preparing for today.
I couldn’t have done it without you.
I look forward to seeing you and Jess soon x

06/07/2025

I had a wonderful day with colleagues at Edition Dog Live talking about arthritis in dogs and cranial osteopathy to the public audience. Meeting giants and petite dogs, friends and patients.
Thank you Jennifer Dow for such a wonderful day and opportunity to promote cranial osteopathy. Thank you Lynne Land for joining me and bringing Pixie miniature poodle 🥰

27/04/2025

Promoting Cranial Osteopathy for Dogs today ❤️