Bracknell

Four legged, furry friends took the place of their two legged counterparts last Sunday at a special service of thanksgiving for animals at the Holy Trinity Church in Bracknell.

The Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, Cllr Clifton Thompson and his Mayoress, Sue Thompson, were at the ceremony to join in with the service.

In a change from the normal Bracknell Sunday schedule, dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters and tortoises were invited as the special guests at the Bracknell Forest church. They took part in hymns and played a special version of pet idol with the Rev Catherine Blundell. This was loosely connected to Pop Idol, where a panel of judges chose the best cat, dog and long-haired guinea pig.

Bracknell Cllr Clifton Thompson said: "It was lovely to see such a great turnout and that so many people brought their pets along with them. I think everybody, including the furry ones, really enjoyed themselves and it gave people the chance to give thanks for their faithful animal companions."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council