Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden at South Walsham, is staging its third annual Dog Day on Saturday, September 8, from 10am to 4pm. Photograph from the 2011 event attached.
The event is a fun day for all dog lovers and a great opportunity for local residents to demonstrate pride in their dogs.
There is a dog show with 11 categories, including best puppy, waggiest tail, best young handler, scruffiest mutt, prettiest bitch and most handsome male. It costs £1 to enter each category; proceeds go to FAITH Animal Rescue. There is no need to enter in advance, just bring your dog along on the day and join in. The dog show is sponsored by James Wellbeloved and Acle Feed and Seed.
Other activities are K9 Capers Display Team, ‘have a go’ dog agility, behaviour advice and animal sculptures. F.A.I.T.H Animal Rescue Centre, Yarmouth Greyhound Homefinders and DogLost will all be at the show, along with doggy stalls.
Entry to the Dog Day is £2 adults, £1 children and dogs free. The Dog Day is being staged next to the main car park. There is plenty of free parking.
Full list of dog show categories
10.45am best puppy (under a year)
11.05am best senior
11.25am prettiest bitch (puppy to 5 years)
11.45am prettiest bitch (6+ years)
12.05pm handsome male (puppy to 5 years)
12.25pm handsome male (6+ years)
1.15pm best rescue
1.35pm best young handler
1.55pm waggiest tail
2.15pm scruffiest mutt
2.45pm best in show
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is at South Walsham, nine miles east of Norwich, signposted off A47 at B1140 junction, www.fairhavengarden.co.uk, tel. 01603 270449. Garden entry is adult £5.50, concessions £5 and child £3 (under 5 free).
The garden is open daily all year (closed Christmas Day), free entry to tearoom, gift shop and plant sales. There is wheelchair access throughout the garden, including a Sensory Garden. Visitors requiring special facilities are advised to telephone in advance, mobility scooters available. Dogs are welcome on leads; small charge to cover poop scoop.
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, winner of Best Broads Holiday Experience and Best Visitor attraction under 50,000 visitors) EDP Tourism in Norfolk Awards 2011.
