NWESSR Fun Day 28th June 2020; 

10.30 am – 4.30 pm – Lower Withington Village Hall, SK11 9DX (on B5392)

North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue AGM:

29th March 2020, 13.00 – 16:00

Location; St Ambrose Church Hall, Leyland PR25 4XA 

Welcome to ALL Members.

NWESSR Dog Fun Day 2019

Cooler weather, with a breeze, but dry what more could we ask for?   Well a good turn out? which we got, all our wishes came true !  It was wonderful to see all those wagging tails, springing around, as well as lots of other breeds, all shapes and sizes.

The show ring was well attended, with a new judge this year, Jennie Tracz, enthusiastically judged, and Julie as steward, enjoyed by all, as did the little Cocker dressed as a BEE ! who won the Fancy dress.

Jo in the village hall worked hard keeping us all well fed, with those wonderful cakes.  At the end of the day it looked like a swarm had hit with little left, bacon and sausage barms went down well.

The amateur scurry competitors got the advantage of the “scent” dogs this year, Mark, our judge says there was a definite “scent” around, as the scent dogs were distracted from the dummies, and a collie got the prize this year!  Supported by his son, Owen and Penny as steward all had a thoroughly enjoyable day.

The Temptation Alley had faithful good recall dogs, whilst passing dogs got the “temptation” and ran off with the liver treats!!  Supported by Laura and Alex who had lots of fun.

The fastest recall run by experts now, Selina and David, had a very good day, lots of jollies and competition here.

Doggy show jumping was hotly contested by the addition of a leader board. Competition was fierce, with some dogs being entered multiple times in order to win.  It was a risk whether to go for a clear round or fast time. 

Dog tombola had fun too, it never ceases to amaze the judges, Angela, John and Joe, with so many tennis balls the dogs can’t make up their minds!  That is, unless we have cheeky owners who direct their dogs to the tennis balls with the “winning” numbers !

Have a go Agility had plenty of participants.  With owners employing ever more bizarre tactics to get their pooches around the course.  Some were even encouraged by being offered the chairwoman’s cake !  There was even a pair of entrants, who although one was wearing a lead and collar, were not of the canine variety.  It was all great fun.

Michael was in attendance providing free training advice, as well as catching up with old friends and their dogs.

There was plenty of retail therapy to be had on our stalls. Steady Paws, Assistance dogs, Body shop, Hounds Asleep, Jacks Wardrobe, Bric a BARC, Pets Portraits, Melanie’s Crafts, Tombola & Raffle, the NWESSR stall and not forgetting Joe’s Mocktails.

We were, as usual, a little short on volunteers, but those who attended and helped were real troopers. They all worked very hard, both on the “hot” Saturday putting up tents and rings, and on the Sunday ensuring the rings were manned.  A very big thank you to all our Volunteers, we hope you enjoyed the day and please please do come next year.

Dog Fun day 28^th June 2020 please put this in your diaries, and lets make it the best ever.

Wendy and Audre

Results NWESSR Fun Day dog show 30^th June 2019

Class 1 – Dog with Waggiest  tail

Class 2  – Best junior handler

Class 3  – Dog most like its owner

Class 4  – Best 6 legs

Class 5 –  Doggy fancy dress (just 3 competitors)

Class 6 – Best Condition dog

Class 7 – Best NWESSR dog

Class 8 –  Best Veteran Dog 

Class 9 –  Best mixed breed

Class 10 – Best Rescue dog   (All breeds)

Fastest Recall

Dog Show Jumping

Gun Dog Scurry

Temptation Alley