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Crufts is here and let the excitement begins. A very special day for our Papillon judge this year breed specialist Glenn Robb from the Gleniren affix. Glenn will be judging his heart breed and one that he has grown up with since the age of six years of age. I know he will be so…
Manchester Championship Show held at Stafford Showground is a show I always look forward to. Now with Boston further on in the year replacing East of England it is the beginning of the new show calendar.The committee put their hearts and souls to make the show look spectacular, has the precision of a well oiled…
My thanks to Jerry Munroe the acting secretary of the Northern and Eastern Counties Papillon Club for sending me details of the clubs AGM. AGM Notice:Our AGM is planned for Sunday 25 February 2024 at St John’s Church, Great Heck, DN14 0BE. The meeting will commence at 1pm. Any nominations for the Committee and/or Officers…
A blast from the past came flooding back when at the Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Club Championship Show. In previous years for so many of the exhibitors the clubs shows it was held at the Thorpe Willoughby Hall. So it was like going back to the old hunting ground. It is a lovely venue…
Let’s have a little gander at the Open Shows that have been taking place Well done to everyone involved,.Firstly there is a new society on the calendar The North West Toy & Utility Open Show. How refreshing to hear of a new society that has opened its doors to the exhibitors for the show season….
Straight on to the South Wales Papillon Clubs Championship Show once judging was completed at the SWKA General Championship Show. Well respected judge Irene McManus from Scotland, was taking the helm.For this show she found her principal winners to be. BCC/BIS Ryan, Roosen and Goessens’s Ch Uppercut Daydreamer Believers with Feorlig JW (imp Bel) also…
City of Birmingham held at Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry is the next show on the calendar. Always such a well thought out show with the committee accommodating everyone’s wishes. For this show well respected toy specialist Mr Stephen Bardwell (Stewell) was to be our Papillon judge. With the help of his stewards everything ran smoothly…
It with greatest sadness that the news has come through of the passing of one of the most loveliest ladies, Anne Summerfield of the Annefield affix. Anne had been the President of the The Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club for well over twenty years and had supported the club continually over the years. We will deeply…
Darlington Championship Show held at Ripon Racecourse in North Yorkshire was next on the calendar. Always such a well run show with an array of trade stands to choose from. For this show the Papillon judge was well respected Tom Mather. The day went smoothly along with the assistance of the judges two excellent stewards….
Bournemouth Championship Show held at Pikes Farm, Poole was a gusty day at times. One of those days for the long coated breeds when I brush was somewhat pointless. But brush we do as it becomes a natural action over time. Plenty of space at this venue and well laid out. I personally miss the…
Exhibitors trundled off to The Three Counties Championship Show which is held at Three Counties Showground, Malvern. As is most times in this area the weather is mixed and you can watch the sky change within a blink of the eye. For this day it stayed dry so that was a blessing.A spacious ring outside…
A show that every year sets the bar for the show scene is Bath Championship Show. I think everyone looks forward to attending the show and this year didn’t disappoint. As always, congratulations to the committee for always attaining such a high standard. Trade stands were in good attendance with a range of goodies for…