DOG owners who haven’t microchipped their pets have been offered a helping hand by Winchester City Council as a free microchipping event will take place today (Wednesday), from 10am to 4pm at Denmead Community Centre.

The event will be overseen by Dave Griffiths (pictured) and May Carrington of the council’s animal welfare team and will also include talks, games and giveways.

New legislation means that dogs must be microchipped by April 6, next year.