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Wales offers its first ‘dog-friendly cinema’
Around 30 dogs attended the screening with their owners. (Stock photo)
Canine viewers watched Homeward Bound with their owners

Cinema-goers were able to take their pets to a dog-friendly screening in Wales for the first time last weekend (17 February).

The special event was held at Cinema and Co in Swansea and began with doggy snacks and a quiz about famous dogs from film and TV.

Dog owners were then offered nutritional advice for their pets, followed by a screening of Disney’s 1993 film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

Cinema owner Anna Redfern told Wales Online she was “apprehensive” about allowing dogs in at first, but was “surprised by how well the night went”.

Around 30 dogs attended the screening with their owners. While there was some barking at the beginning and a couple of ‘accidents’, the dogs were well behaved.

“This is something that I would definitely love to do again,” she added. “We are thinking about doing this monthly and having a pre-show meal beforehand for the owners and dogs.”

Jonathan Myers, who took his dog Leia to the screening, described it as a “lovely night”.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.