THE ASSOCIATION of Dogs and Cats Homes Annual Conference, www.adch.org.uk takes place in Cheltenham on 16 and 17 April this year, at the (www.cheltenhamtownhall.org.uk) Cheltenham Town Hall. Invitations are open to those employed in the field, small animal enthusiasts and pet owners.

Speakers include representatives from (www.dogstrust.org.uk) Dogs Trust, (www.woodgreen.org.uk) Wood Green and a number from pet industry business and marketing. The event offers a number of trade stands and sponsorship opportunities. The main sponsors this year are (www.petplan.co.uk) Petplan, (www.marspetcare.com) Mars Petcare, and (www.medichem.co.uk) Medichem

The ADCH was founded in 1985 to bring together dog and cat welfare organisations and to aid communication between charities.

The annual conference has become a valuable forum for like-minded people to come together for the benefit of animal welfare.