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MAN’S BEST FRIEND CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS 2006

 

On Sunday 10th December 2006, our annual Christmas party was held at Whisby Garden Centre. Dogs and owners attending both agility and
obedience classes join together for a morning of fun and games. Even though it was cloudy, cold and threatening rain, it was not enough to dampen our spirits.


 

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The first event was the judging of the fancy dress. Having judged myself last year, I knew what a difficult job Graham had. I am always amazed at what elaborate costumes some dogs will wear without objecting too much! The results of the fancy dress were in first place was Sue with Billy & Tammy,
in second place was Michael & Judith with Holly & Bailey, and in third place was Annabel with Bandit.

 

       

 

 

 

Next was my favourite game - musical mats. 27 dogs took part and as usual, there was a fair amount of pushing and gouging to try to reach the mats first! A number of people were aided and abetted by Chaz who threw ‘extra’ mats out occasionally. Eventually the winner was Katie with Lucy (Black Labrador)
in second place was Samantha with Jimmy (JRT) and in third place was Christine with Snowie (Border Collie)!

  

 

The tangerine game came next. This contained an added twist this year. Not only did we have to keep the tangerine on the spoon, but also get dog and owner through three hoops! A variety of cheating methods were employed. Some good secretive thumb action to hold the tangerine on the spoon (worth remembering for next year!) Winners were Team ‘Holme’ consisting of Phil & Meg, Cath & Flash, John & Brandy, Chris & Snowie and Penny & Tally.

 


 

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Finally, an agility course that everyone could have a go at. 30 dogs took part in this game in teams. This included jumps, the tyre, weave poles and then finishing through the ‘gate.’ The winning team were Team ‘Grace’ which included Sue & Badger, Julie & Molly, Penny & Jack, Pat & Nessie, Jade & Holly, Heather & Toby, Katie & Lucy, Chris & Snowie, Katie & Dylan, Patricia & Tinkerbell, Kelly & Bailey, Steve & Roxy, Judith & Bailey, Kenny & Kim and last but not least Sue & Billy.
 

 


 

Having exerted ourselves so much, we were ready for some food and as usual, there was a big variety and lots of it, including the famous Graham Gallimore mulled wine and Teresa’s delicious mince pies! Whilst we were enjoying our food, the raffle was drawn. This raised a marvellous £110.50 for MBF funds.




Winners of the Christmas Raffle were: 1st Prize of Red & White wine & Chocolates won by Kenny & Kim. 2nd Prize of Red Wine & Quality Street won by Trevor (Tammy & Tinkerbell) 3rd Prize a Christmas Cake won by Julie & Molly. (many thanks for all the donations for the raffle!)
 

 

Written by: Sue Grace