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Pet Blood Bank UK launches 2013 awards
Alison Waggott (centre, with flowers), who won the 2012 volunteering category

Heart of PBB Awards 2013 calls for nominations

Canine charity Pet Blood Bank UK (PBB UK) will recognise and celebrate the achievements of those who help the charity continue to collect and supply lifesaving blood with the Heart of PBB Awards 2013.

This year’s awards for fundraising and volunteering will also include an award for Host Venue, recognising the generous supporters who provide a venue for canine blood donor sessions across the UK.

Winners of the Heart of PBB Awards will be announced on the charity’s seventh birthday in March, 2014.

Katrina Wilkinson from PBB UK explains: “After the successful launch of the Heart of PBB Awards last year, we felt it was time to introduce a third category to celebrate the role our host venues play in helping us to collect vital blood supplies for thousands of canines in need across the UK.

“The Host Venue award sits perfectly alongside our volunteering and fundraising categories, with all three enabling us to show our gratitude to our supporters and allowing us to acknowledge the tremendous work they carry out on our behalf.

“They and our canine donors and owners are the Heart of PBB UK and The Heart of PBB Awards allows us to celebrate this. We are looking forward to reviewing the nominations and announcing the winners in March 2014.”

The three award winners will be selected by the charity’s trustees and will be presented with an engraved Heart of PBB Award and vouchers as a token of appreciation.

Last year’s winners included Alison Waggott, who runs a rescue greyhound kennels, who won the Volunteering Category. Kate James and Brian Hildick-Smith, both veterinary surgeons, raised more than £5,800 for PBB UK by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and won the Fundraising Award.

PBB UK supporters were able to enter for all three awards via the PBB UK website at www.petbloodbank.org.uk from October 23, 2013.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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RCVS Regional Question Time heads to Edinburgh

The RCVS is to bring its Regional Question Time (RQT) to Edinburgh for 2026.

The event will take place at Novotel Edinburgh Park in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.

It will begin with supper and drinks at 6.30pm, with an evening programme from 7.30pm. This will start with an update on RCVS' activities, followed by questions and answers with representatives.

RCVS is encouraging an 'open dialogue', in which queries can be raised in a friendly, informal environment.

While discussions are expected to be audience-led, the RQT is expected address major issues including the VSA, the CMA's remedy package and the VN Vision project.

Tim Parkin, RCVS president, said: "It's an important time for the professions, and I'm looking forward to meeting colleagues in Scotland as we navigate this period of change together so we can come out stronger."

Tickets can be booked here.