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Southern Counties Championship Show at Thatcham, near Newbury, a show that you need to put best foot forward and feet up at the end of the day. If your ring is situated at the wrong end of the ever ending marquee, rings numbered 1-30, then it is a long marathon to locate certain amenities. Unfortunately…
Oh indeed, glorious Bath Championship Show, this show is the leading light in the dog world showing experience. I am positive the committee have OCD, the list of benefits are endless for this show. Every blade of grass is mown within an inch of its life; the marquees are set up in precision formation being…
As all exhibitors head north for Bonnie Scotland, it is a busy weekend for Papillon exhibitors with two shows on the show calendar. First up on the Friday was May SKC. Always a good show, with the committee making sure everything runs smoothly along. The show is situated undercover in the Highland Hall, so the…
Birmingham National Championship Show is a show that year after year pulls out all the stops to ensure the exhibitors have an organised well constructed day. I am sure this year was no different and we were disappointed not to have been unable to attend. Unfortunately no snippets of the show have come through other…
Lovely dry day at WELKS situated at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Compliments must be extended to the WELKS committee on the condition of the outside rings, which looked fabulous. Beautifully mown rings with plenty of space for grooming. This year we were fortunate to be in the Severn Hall. There you have super sized…
There are times in life that we all need to know that our friends are standing by to give support at our darkest times. Whether it be a reassuring word of love and understanding, or maybe a simple hug and smile to help face the challenges life throws at us. These scenarios, whatever the circumstances…
The Papillon (Butterfly) Dog Club held the first breed championship show of the year and it was Easter Bunnies all the way with it being Easter weekend. The show was held at the Kennel Club Buildings in Stoneleigh Park and as usual the hall was light and airy although at times a tad cold to…
It is with great sadness that I have to write the news of the passing of Anna McKnight of the world famous Daneview affix. Anna was a close friend to Carolyn, Glenn and I and she will be greatly missed by ourselves and her many friends and admirers aroun the globe. These notes will just…
It was the first show of 2017 for the South Wales Papillon Club, kick-starting the year with their Open Show. For this occasion non breed specialist Mr Alan Carter (Alamiks) was taking up the helm and judging our lovely butterflies and moths. Unfortunately Glenn and I were unable to attend as we had an event…
This has to be one of the favourite shows of the year, UK Toydog. The committee put in 100% commitment making sure each and every exhibitor has the best show possible. The BIS show ring with the blue carpet, spotlight and decorations is just spectacular and the organisation is second to none. The committee should…
Our hearts go out to all involved in the Westminster tragedy, families never to be the same again. At times like this your heart weighs heavy with an emptiness of despair. The world holding claim to callous destruction and famine has to change and unite, just alone for the reason of the joy of living….
Mr Sunshine has his hat on this morning here in Cheshire, looking over the fields to the hills it couldn’t be more beautiful. Dare we dream that the Easter bunny will be hopping its way to a summer of glorious weather? The weather plays such a big influence on the feel good factor, the sunnier…