THE Association of Dogs and Cat Homes 2015 annual conference and exhibition will be held in Bournemouth for the first time, it has been announced.

The event will be brought to the BIC by Wareham-based charity Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

This is the oldest and largest animal rescue and rehoming charity founded in Dorset and, as well as organising the 2015 ADCH event, it will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The event is expected to attract over 300 animal welfare professionals and more than 25 specialist exhibitors. Matt Devereux, trustee at Margaret Green Animal Rescue and ADCH treasurer, said: “The conference will bring together so many organisations and individuals engaged in the rescue and rehoming of domestic pets. This is an enormous opportunity for members and those who are not members to benefit.”

It will be held between April 22 and 23. More information about the conference and exhibition is available at adch.org.uk