Daybreaks Trust

Valentine's Open Day & Photoshoot
2025-02-09 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS
Love Greyhounds as much as we do?
Then join us at our Valentine’s Open Day and celebrate the love we have for our hounds.
There will be:

A Valentine’s photoshoot by Sharron Alexandra (booking essential so please call the kennels to secure your space)
Doggy Lucky Dip
Valentine’s Pamper sessions with a free goody bag (booking essential please call Laura on 07960 344252)
Guess the name of the Teddy
Tombola
Stalls
Lots of pre-loved items for sale in the Honesty Box corner
Donation station – we are always hugely grateful for towels, blankets, duvets, tinned fish (not in brine) and tinned meat for our residents
Hot drinks & cakes

Parking is at Birmingham Exiles Rugby Club, Old Damson Lane

Canine First Aid Workshop
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Shustoke Village Hall, Shustoke Village Hall, Shustoke, Birmingham, B46 2AX, United Kingdom
Canine First Aid Workshop!

Join us for a Canine First Aid Workshop with experienced vet Christian from Fivelands Vets this Sunday!

Date: Sunday 16th March

Location: Shustoke Village Hall, B46 2AX

Time: 2pm

This is a free event, hosted by Insight Hounds, with donations on the day welcome to support Daybreaks Trust

Want to attend? Message us for the booking link! luci@daybreakstrust.co.uk 0121 782 7702

Canine Vet Physiotherapy at Daybreaks Kennels
2025-03-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS
Physiotherapy is at Daybreaks Trust

Discounted Physiotherapy Clinic

Stacey from SO Vet Physio is launching a discounted clinic for all rehomed ex-racing Greyhounds – right here at Daybreaks Kennels! Sessions will be around 45-50 minutes long and can include physiotherapy massages, electrotherapies, along with personalised exercise programmes tailored to meet each dog’s specific needs. Stacey is fully qualified and insured.

Physiotherapy is proven to reduce joint and musculature pain and Stacey is brilliant at finding where your dog is more stiff… your Greyhound will thank you later!

A huge thank you to Stacey!

Stacey started volunteering at Daybreaks when she was just 14 years old as a DoE student, she has gone on to qualify and have her own successful business. She has decided to give back to the Greyhounds that we all love so much. We are so excited to see the difference that Stacey’s treatments will make!

To book on please call or email the kennels!

Adopt a Greyhound Month
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS
April is Adopt a Greyhound Month

We love our Greyhounds and know what fantastic pets they make, and during April we’re going to share them with the nation!!
We’ll promote Greyhounds, dispel some common myths about the breed and hopefully find our resident boys & girls their very own forever homes.
Keep an eye on the website and Facebook for further details.

Volunteer Workshop (In Person)
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Shustoke Village Hall, Shustoke Village Hall, Shustoke, Birmingham, B46 2AX, United Kingdom
📝 Workshop Topics:

✅ Understanding Greyhound Communication – Subtle signals and tails
✅ The Ladder of Communication – Recognising signs of comfort or stress
✅ Bucket Theory, Thresholds & Stress Levels – Helping greyhounds feel safe and settled
✅ Kennel Life to Home Life – Have we trained them, or do we expect them to know?
✅ Engagement & Enrichment – Practical ways to support wellbeing

📅 Workshop Dates:
🔹 Saturday 26th April – In-Person at Shustoke Village Hall, 1:00 – 3:00 PM ☕🍰 (Includes extra time for tea, coffee, and cakes!)

💡 Important Information:

Limited places – booking required! 📩 Volunteers can book their spot by contacting the kennels!
Please do not bring dogs . These sessions are designed for volunteers only. If a volunteer needs to bring their dog to attend, please ask them to contact me directly first.
Cost: Free

Volunteer Workshop (Online)
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Shustoke Village Hall, Shustoke Village Hall, Shustoke, Birmingham, B46 2AX, United Kingdom
📝 Workshop Topics:

✅ Understanding Greyhound Communication – Subtle signals and tails
✅ The Ladder of Communication – Recognising signs of comfort or stress
✅ Bucket Theory, Thresholds & Stress Levels – Helping greyhounds feel safe and settled
✅ Kennel Life to Home Life – Have we trained them, or do we expect them to know?
✅ Engagement & Enrichment – Practical ways to support wellbeing

📅 Workshop Dates:

🔹 Wednesday 30th April – Online via Zoom, 6:30 PM

💡 Important Information:

Limited places – booking required! 📩 Volunteers can book their spot by contacting the kennels!
Cost: Free

Volunteer Workshop (Online)
2025-04-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Online

Daybreaks Drop-In!
2025-06-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Birmingham Exiles RFC, Old Damson Lane, Elmdon, Solihull, B92 9ED
Drop in for free coffee & cake, and meet the Daybreaks Team.

We’d like to say “Thank You” to our volunteers for their hard work & dedication
We’d like to say “Thank You” to our friends for their continuing support
We’d like to welcome new volunteers onto the Team, information will be available or why not chat to some of our existing volunteers?
Catch up with what’s been happening at Daybreaks, and what’s being planned for the future

EVERYONE WELCOME!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING OLD FRIENDS AND MAKING SOME NEW ONES TOO
There’s plenty of parking on site.
Unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed in the Club.

POSTPONED: The Greyhound Summer Fayre (Solihull)
2025-07-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS
We have made the decision to postpone the Greyhound Summer Fayre due to temperatures expecting to reach 28°+

Our new date is Sunday the 20th of July, we hope you are still able to attend.

🎉 OUR BIGGEST EVENT YET! 🎂
Join us as we celebrate Daybreaks Trust’s 19th Birthday with a tail-wagging day of fun!

Held at Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS

🐾 Your Greyhound’s Favourite Event of 2025! 🐾

🐶 Fun Dog Show – Let your greyhound strut their stuff!

🎭 Demonstrations – See incredible skills and tricks in action!

🍰 Doggy Cake Sale – Treat your pup to something delicious.

🕺 Dog Party Games – Play, laugh, and make memories!

🛍️ Stalls – Browse goodies for both humans and hounds.

📅 Save the Date: Sunday, 20th July 2025
Bring your greyhound (or Lurcher) and join the paw-ty of the year! 🥳🐾

The Great Global Greyhound Walk 2025
2025-09-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Brueton Park, Warwick Road, Solihull, Birmingham, B91 3DL, United Kingdom
🌍 Great Global Greyhound Walk – Sunday 28th September, 11am
Join us at Brueton Park for the Great Global Greyhound Walk, where thousands of sighthounds across the world will all be stepping out on the same day. Last year, almost 14,000 sighthounds took part — and this year, we’d love to help break that record! This event is FREE.
Our very own Daybreaks kennel dogs, who are looking for their forever homes, will be walking alongside everyone. Whether you have a sighthound, or no dog at all — you’re warmly welcome. 🐾
After the walk, we’ll head to the park café for coffee and a chat (dogs are welcome inside too!). It’s a great chance to meet fellow dog lovers and enjoy some time together.
Event Details:

📍 Location: Brueton Park
🗓️ Date: Sunday 28th September
⏰ Time: 11am start
🅿️ Free parking with a valid free ticket displayed in your vehicle
🌦️ Don’t forget a raincoat — just in case the weather isn’t kind!

Bring your friends, family, and of course your hounds — the more, the merrier! 🐕💕
We can’t wait to see you there and be part of this incredible global celebration of greyhounds and sighthounds.
We’d love to keep track of numbers so register your spot at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/daybreaks-trusts-great-global-greyhound-walk-tickets-1602303144839?aff=oddtdtcreator
For any queries before the event, please email natalie@daybreakstrust.co.uk or call 07501 339394.

Dog Photography Workshop
2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS
📸 Dog Photography Workshop – Saturday 18th October, 11am–1pm
Calling all budding and experienced photographers! Whether you’re a beginner with a smartphone or a pro with a DSLR, this is your chance to capture greyhounds in all their glory at Daybreaks Kennels.
We’re delighted to be collaborating with the talented Sharron Alexandra Photography, who has kindly agreed to host this exciting workshop. Even better — all proceeds will go directly towards the care and rehoming of former racing greyhounds.
Why join us?

🐾 Hands-on practice photographing beautiful greyhounds
🐶 Your best shots could be featured in the Daybreaks 2026 calendar or greetings cards
📱 Camera phones welcome — no fancy kit required!
👩‍👩‍👧 Fun and friendly atmosphere for all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned pros.

Event Details:

🗓️ Date: Saturday 18th October
⏰ Time: 11am – 1pm
📍 Location: Daybreaks Kennels
💷 Price: £49.50 per person
👨‍👩‍👧 Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

This is an absolute bargain and places are limited. We expect this workshop to be very popular, so don’t miss out — book your ticket today before they sell out!
We can’t wait to see you (and your cameras) there!
Reserve your spot on our workshop now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dog-photography-workshop-registration-1722286508309?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Christmas Market featuring Santa Paws
2025-11-29 | Daybreaks Kennels, 10 Coventry Road, Elmdon, B26 3QS
Daybreaks’ Christmas Market – Saturday 29th November
’Tis the season to wag and be merry! Join Daybreaks Greyhound Trust for our festive Christmas Market on Saturday 29th November. Expect fun galore with heaps of animal- and Christmas-themed stalls, perfect for gifts, treats, and stocking fillers.
Event Highlights

Santa Paws (an annual favourite!)
Pets and children can meet Santa, receive a present, and have their photo taken with the big man himself.
Stalls, Stalls, Stalls!
Animal and Christmas-themed gifts, crafts, decorations, and more
Christmas Party Games
Silly, joyful, tail-wagging games
Raffle & Refreshments
Win festive goodies and warm up with tasty drinks and nibbles

Entry

Children: 50p
Adults: £1
All proceeds support Daybreaks Greyhound Trust and our work caring for and rehoming former racing greyhounds.

Good to Know

Card/cash availability may vary by stall—bring a little of both if you can.

We can’t wait to see you there—come celebrate the season, meet Santa Paws, and help more greyhounds find their forever sofas!
