Riverside Grooming

05/04/2026

Update- Owner found
Would anyone happen to recognise this little chap? Found wood street area

12/03/2026

An upsetting but true story.. please please be careful and keep dogs on leads around any livestock.
These incidents should not be happening.

Posting with the owner’s permission in the hope this stops it happening again.

A 26-year-old pony was killed by a dog this morning.

I received a message from a local resident who was worried that one of the horses in a nearby field didn’t look right. I called the owner, she was about 40 minutes away, so I offered to go and check on her.

Sadly, when I arrived it was clear that the pony had already passed away.

I called her owner immediately and stayed with her for a little while, giving her some final cuddles before covering her with a tarpaulin until her owner could arrive.

When the owner arrived, we searched the field together to try and understand what had happened. There was nothing obvious in the field that could have caused injuries like these.

A vet later attended and confirmed the devastating cause. The pony had suffered multiple bite wounds consistent with a dog attack. Her rug had been torn with bite marks, part of her ear had been bitten, her legs were covered in wounds and she had a fatal injury to her stomach.

This poor pony was 26 years old and had been happily retired, peacefully enjoying her days grazing in the field.

No horse deserves to die like this.

Please keep dogs on leads around horses and livestock. Even normally friendly dogs can chase or attack, and the consequences can be devastating.

As a councillor I will always help residents and animals wherever I can, but this is a call I never expected to receive and one I truly hope I never receive again.

(Photo of my own horse shared, out of respect for the owner.)

If you walk your dog near fields with horses or livestock, please keep them under control and on a lead.

If sharing this post makes even one person clip their dog back onto a lead near horses, then this pony’s tragic death may at least help prevent another.

Horse owners across the country live with this risk every day. Please help spread this message.

06/03/2026

Good Morning,

I hope you’re all well. I’m sure many of you will agree — I can’t wait for spring to arrive!

I just wanted to touch base regarding drop-off and collection times for your dogs.

Over the last few months, I’ve noticed an increase in late arrivals after scheduled appointment times. This has a significant impact on both myself and other customers, as once I fall behind, it can be very difficult to catch up. I will not rush through appointments, as doing so comes with significant risks to both myself and your dog. Your dog’s safety and wellbeing will always remain my top priority.

Please be aware that, as per the terms and conditions, late arrivals may result in the appointment being shortened, rescheduled, or subject to a late fee. This is to ensure fairness to all clients and to allow the day to run as safely and smoothly as possible.

I kindly ask that you arrive promptly for your appointment time and collect your dog when notified. If you are running late, please let me know as soon as possible so I can try and manage the schedule accordingly.

On the flip side, I always aim to give what I believe is ample notice when your dog is ready for collection. However, recently I have frequently found myself waiting in the salon for dogs to be collected. This has unfortunately resulted in me missing appointments, school runs, and other important personal commitments.

Please understand that I do not hold a boarding licence and therefore cannot keep dogs on the premises beyond their allocated groom time. In addition, dogs are not insured to remain in the salon if I am away from the premises.

For this reason, prompt collection when notified is essential. Continued late collections may result in a late collection fee being applied, or future appointments being reviewed.

I truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping the salon run safely, professionally, and on time for everyone.

Many thanks for your continued support and loyalty.
Beccy

26/01/2026

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05/01/2026

2026- First day back, and it has been a challenging one.
Despite a chest infection, an asthma flare-up, and snowy conditions, the day was successfully completed.

Thank you to all clients for your flexibility and for attending your appointments — it is greatly appreciated.

With temperatures expected to drop significantly overnight, please allow extra time when travelling for your appointments tomorrow.

If you are unsure about driving in these conditions, please message me as soon as possible so appointments can be rearranged where necessary.

Many thanks beccy

04/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I wish you a happy and healthy 2026.

The 2026 T&Cs are now complete and are ready to be sent out.
If you know that I don’t have your email address, please message it to me as soon as possible so I can update the system.
If you are unsure, drop me a message and I’ll check.

I’m looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Many thanks,
Beccy

23/12/2025

🎄🎉The salon is now closed until 5th January 2026🎉🎄

Wowzers, what a year 2025 has been!
I would like to thank each and every one of you for your continued support throughout the year.

Thank you for being punctual with drop-offs and collections throughout December — it really helped my days run much more smoothly.

I’m incredibly grateful for all the cards, gifts, and tips. They truly meant a lot and showed such lovely appreciation.

Thank you again for your kindness and support.

Wishing you all the most wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026!

Love always beccy

02/12/2025

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16/11/2025

Update - Mondays appointments are now gone!!!

***Appointment Availability Update***

As we approach the festive season, my diary is now fully booked.
I kindly ask that you please keep to the appointments you already have scheduled, as there is no room for rearranging at this time.
The cancellation policy as always is in place.

I currently have two cancellations available tomorrow (Monday 17th) and one cancellation on Tuesday 18th.
Please get in touch if you would like to secure any of the above appointments.

Once these appointments are taken, I will have no further availability until w/c 12th January.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Many thanks beccy

04/11/2025

Gone - Last minute appointment availability:
Tomorrow (Wednesday 2:30pm) for small/medium size dogs only.

Please message on 07824326615 to secure.

Many thanks beccy