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We start this week with an amendment to my last notes which should have read, Ch Lafford Kandy Floss bred by Carol Lees, owned by Sue Victor and handled by Caroline Lee Slater, and not as stated. The South of England Papillon Club have some spaces left on the morning session of their Breed Specific…
What a busy few weeks we have had as exhibitors! The Scottish weekend with the Joint Club Champ Show then SKC following on close-up with Birmingham City Ch Show. And when you read these notes we will all be at Richmond Ch Show……phew!! Time for a rest! There has been some sadness over the last…
It is with great sadness I bring the news that Tom Stewart beloved husband of Kay Stewart of the Tussalud affix has passed away. Many of you will remember Tom was always at Kay’s side at Crufts, Pedigree Chum events and judging appointment. At the events he attended he was always chatting away to people,…
Bucket and spades at the ready as everyone ascends to Bournemouth, near Poole. For most exhibitors it is a mission of a journey and the venue is not the easiest to find. It would help exhibitors considerably if signage for the show were strategically placed as you near the venue and car park signs were…
It was a very wet WKC at Builth last weekend. But a very warm atmosphere prevailed around the rings with lots of clapping of the class winners. So nice to hear. The journey to this show was much easier than the last two and how much better is it to drive through rolling Welsh countryside…
South of England Papillon Club held their championship show at Tidworth in Wiltshire. The committee headed by Kirsty Wells did a brilliant job ensuring the hall was in spick and span condition with a super ring size and grooming areas available. A table with an enormous array of quality raffle prizes on offer for all…
Short and sweet this week with just a couple of open shows to report. Southampton Open Show Katherine Bull had a super day with her youngster Altaya Star Attraction who just eight months took BP / BOB / TPGP2. Amanda Brown judged the breed. I was given her puppy as the wrong name, for the…
This weekend was the turn of the SoE Papillon Club to host its Championship Show on Sunday the 7th. The judges were Doc Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow) and myself for the specials and JH (Alex Forth). It was also my first show as a committee member, so it was a very early start to the…
A showing weekend for the Papillon exhibitors, firstly I would like to give huge praise to the Northern & Eastern Papillon Club as the club were celebrating their 25th Anniversary. From the onset of entering the hall of Brodsworth Miners Welfare, Doncaster it was evident that the committee had set their sights on achieving the…
The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club held their annual Papfest at Brails Village Hall, Nr Banbury. From what I hear the weather was kind and the sun beamed down for the tan effect by the end of the day. What better chance for old and new friends to meet up. Unfortunately haven’t been able to muster…
This weekend the Papillon fraternity got together for the fun weekend held at Brailles Community Hall. I was not entered in the Open show on the Sunday as one of my co partners Kevin Arrowsmith was judging. Kevin had drawn a remarkable entry of 114 paps to go over, which is higher than a lot…
Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Club this weekend on Sun, 24th July will be celebrating their 25th Championship Show anniversary. How better way to celebrate than hold the show where it all started at the Brodsworth Miners Welfare in Doncaster. Final Preparations are well underway and the committee are looking forward to welcoming everyone. The…