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When entering Boston you always have that inner dread of the weather gremlins rearing their heads. For us from Cheshire it is one of those journeys best forgotten in the winter as most of it is across country. Scraping icy of the windscreen, narrow country roads, driving on your own at stupid o’clock in the…
Brian Lees the secretary of the Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club wishes to remind all members that items for inclusion on the AGM Agenda must be with the Secretary (Brian Lees) in writing by 18th January. A reminder that the Club is keen to welcome new committee members and that only the position of Chairman is…
Merry Christmas everyone I hope you are all having a truly festive time gathering together with friends, family and four paws. This is the time of the year that not only the two legged variety species throw the slimming plan out of the window but the four paws receive those special Christmas time treats. After…
Good news that the Hazelbakers Papillon Fundraising efforts across the globe to save forty six Papillons from the fate of a dog auction held on the 7th Dec in the USA was one hundred percent successful. Many Papillon lovers from all over donated cash or donated items for bids to raise money to enable these…
The Papillon (Butterfly) Dog Club held their winter open show at Roade Village Hall, Northants. Exhibitors present have said that the venue gave a lovely atmosphere and all catering was arranged with a pub close at hand and the lunches available to order were of an excellent standard. Mr Mark Cocozza (Freecloud) who has had…
With the shows winding down for the build up to the Christmas festivities just news from the Open shows this week Susie and Margaret Orchard had a lovely day at Minehead & DCS winning TPGP3 with their homebred youngster Panspayon Be My Angel under Eddie Bishop. Susie and Margaret were thrilled to receive in one…
The next destination for exhibitors was to be at Midland Counties at The New Bingley Hall, Stafford. This show is run to clock work precision with every detail of the day catered by the committee for the exhibitors. The only thing that had not been issued to the judges was a caveman lamp so they…
Julie Clint had a wonderful day North & South Shields Canine Society Open Show taking TPG1 and RBPIS with her youngster Petress Special blend under judge Mrs Inglis Congratulations also to the breeders Teresa and Peter Cullen. Another success was in store for Shirley Colyer at Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Canine Society who had a…
South Wales Kennel Championship Show is the next event on the calendar to report. Exhibitors take to the roads for the twist and turns to Builth. A cold, wet grey day was ahead of us and a few shivery moments for everyone. The best thing about Builth are the toasties and if you haven’t tried…
A special weekend show for Glenn Robb (Gleniren) as he was judging our beautiful breed at South Wales Papillon Club Championship Show. This club show always brings a friendly atmosphere to the table and makes all exhibitors present extremely welcome. The few days before the club had been challenged to the limits. Sue Stanbury had…
Susan Lanson has very kindly send me in a write up from her Belfast which is so helpful when you have not attended the show. Susan writes; Another year and another Belfast trip, unfortunately, has come to an end. My friend Debby Fisher and I went on our annual trip, or shall I say pilgrimage,…