Dogs Day Out Review

After a few years away, it was so lovely to see some familiar faces and some new ones too at our rebranded Dogs Day Out this year!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, gave up their time to help, and offered prizes for the raffle and tombola.  Without your support, we just wouldn’t be able to hold the event.

The weather thankfully stayed dry, but it was a bit windy so things did fly around, including spaniels on the Dog Agility course, which was ably run by Eric again!

There were a lot of happy faces in the Show Ring, with a couple of new classes this year.  Thanks to Judge Jennie who had the pleasure of meeting all the wonderful entries in the ring, registered once again by John in the entry tent, and announced by Bledd.

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 Here are the results of each class:

Class

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

4th Place

1 – Loveliest Lady

Tilly

Charlotte Gilley

Fen

Chris Johnson

Ruby

David Legood

Jess

Diane Warburton

2 – Fabulous Fella

Floyd

Chris Parry

Duke

Becky Marshall

Ted

Linda Lewis

 

Alfie

David Gregory

3 – Waggiest Tail

Teddy

Michelle Rushton

Xen

Gill Maddock

Lola

Richard Carratu

Lottie

Mark Whyatt

4 – Best Veteran

Poppy

Phil Sharples

Lacey

Pam Coulter

Rose

Joy Ratcliffe

Fen

Sue Johnson

5 – Best 6 Legs

Kiara & Pauline Taylor

Poppy &

Craig Evans

Poppy &

Phil Sharples

Willow & Sarah Warburton

6 – Best Paw Shaker

Milo

Shona Harwood

Murphy

Sharon

Woody

Simone Fairbrother

Ruby

David Legood

7 – Best NWESSR Dog

Alfie

David Gregory

Ted

Linda Lewis

Suzy

Rob Catterall

Jazz

John Whyatt

8 – Best Rescue

Freddie

Emma Jones

Lola

Richard Carratu

Brodie & Bailey

Diana

Poppy

Craig Evans

 

 

There was a competitive spirit in the Dog Show Jumping ring, but Wendy still ensured that everyone had great fun.  As did Marie, who watched over the greased lightning Fastest Recall for the first time this year.

Thanks to Mark and Stephanie who did a marvellous job encouraging people to have a go at the Gun Dog Scurry.  Next time we’ll have them a bit nearer so more people can enjoy watching the dogs finding the dummies.

Here are the winners and times for each of the Champions:

Activity

Winner

Time

Dog Show Jumping Champion

Milo

Shona Harwood

25:00

Dog Show Jumping Veteran

Fen

Chris Johnson

30:00

Fastest Recall Champion

Fleck

Carolyn Thorpe

2:36

Fastest Recall Veteran

Suzy

Rob Catterall

3:48

Gun Dog Scurry Champion

Rex

Denise Brown

16:91

Gun Dog Scurry Veteran

Rose

Joy Ratcliffe

22:71

 

Sarah did a wonderful job in the village hall, with the help of Carol, serving tasty homemade cakes and drinks.  It was a couple of long baking days for Sarah, and thank you also to everyone who brought a cake for us to sell. They went down a storm, including the spaniel-shaped shortbreads!

David and the team from Pizza Principles were serving up some delicious pizzas and supported NWESSR with a donation from each one sold.

There were lots of winners on this year’s tombola, superbly run by Anthony (not NWESSR’s trainer – there’s two Anthonys!), with many generous prizes being donated.  First prize on the raffle was a bottle of Moët Champagne, again kindly donated, which was won by Elinor who had been selling tickets all day (it wasn’t a fix!).

Heather did a grand job selling natural treats, dog shampoo and lovely bags of grass seed to repair those ‘little patches’ on your lawn!

Sue also did a great job holding onto all the leaflets on the membership stall in the wind!  We also launched some new merchandise including NWESSR mugs, coasters and dog bandanas.  If you missed out on the day, but would like to purchase any of these, please drop an email to dogsdayout@englishspringerrescue.co.uk. 

Please also contact us if  you would like any of the photos from the day, and we’ll put you in touch with our wonderful photographer Janet, who will be able to send them to you for a small donation to NWESSR.

Even if we haven’t mentioned you personally, we are nevertheless extremely grateful to ALL the volunteers who helped with the event.

Last year we re-homed a Springer each week and demand for our support is ever increasing.  The proceeds from the event will go a long way in helping us to continue our work, so thank you once again for your support.

Next year Dogs Day Out will be on Sunday, 25th June 2023, so save the date and we’ll look forward to seeing you again for another fabulous day!

Elaine Wood (Dogs Day Out Co-ordinator) & Julie Hesmondhalgh (NWESSR Trustee)

NWESSR Dogs Day Out A fabulous time for all

After 3 years absence,  NWESSR was finally able to put on our own event.

Rebranded and retitled, Dogs Day Out, which took place on Sunday, is already being heralded a success.

The forecast was for rain, but it didn’t rain on our parade.

Thank you to Elaine Wood and Julie Hesmondhalgh who carefully orchestrated the event and the many

Volunteers, whose mission it was, to give dogs and their owners a day to remember.

And they were not disappointed, as so many of you turned up to say hello, compete in classes and

Show off your dog’s skills in the “have a go” events. There were dogs who had only be rehomed a couple

Of weeks ago, dogs who had been rehomed years ago and two dogs with our trainer Anthony, who have still

To be offered a home, but with their good behaviour on the day, then the wait might not be too long.

It was a lot of fun and so nice to have a chat with you and to see happy dogs and owners.

Please keep checking the website, as a full write up, photos from the day and the all important results will

Be posted as soon as possible.

Thank you, to you all

Wendy Taylor – NWESSR Chairwoman

Ronnie and Luna

Meet Ronnie and Luna. They are looking for a new home together, so if you have room in your home, your family and your heart for two springers, read on!
Ronnie is a youthful 8 year old, and Luna is 6. They are looking for a new home through absolutely no fault of their own. Due to health issues, their owner is struggling to provide the care that they need and is also facing a move to a new property where dogs are not allowed.
Ronnie and Luna need a home where they can enjoy plenty of off-lead exercise away from livestock. They love a game of ball and Ronnie is apparently an expert at fetch! Both are loving companions who will thrive with lots of love and attention. They are used to living with cats and could live with older children who are sensible and used to lively springers.
If you believe you can provide the right home, visit our website and complete a vetting form, mentioning Ronnie and Luna in your application.

Dogs Day Out

Dogs Day Out

Join us on Sunday 26th June 2022, from 12-4pm, for a long overdue get together to celebrate our wonderful furry friends and to have some fun!

It’s a fantastic opportunity to raise some much-needed funds for NWESSR with our services more in demand than ever.

Everyone is welcome, so please bring your friends and family.  Any breed can enter our dog show.

The day will be full of lots of activities for both two and four-legged visitors with a dog show, have go activities and games to try.

The first dog show class starts at 1pm, but please arrive at least 15 minutes before to register. £2 per entry:

 

Class 1 – Loveliest Lady

Class 2 – Fabulous Fella

Class 3 – Waggiest Tail

Class 4 – Best Veteran

Class 5 – Best 6 Legs

Class 6 – Best Paw Shaker

Class 7 – Best NWESSR Dog

Class 8 – Best Rescue

 

Have a go activities including Gun Dog Scurry, Dog Show Jumping, Dog Agility and Fastest Recall all available to try throughout the day.  £1 per entry.

Wood fired pizzas will be on sale during the day, and homemade cakes and drinks will be available in the Village Hall.

Important Information

There is a £1 entry fee for adults, kids entry is free.  All proceeds raised are in aid of North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue.

Parking is free.  Please follow our attendant’s instructions and park in the designated area of the field.  Remember the ground is uneven on the field so please be careful.

Please note there is no camping available on site this year, and no picnics are allowed in the car park.

Please bring your own chair (or picnic rug) if you wish, as there won’t be any on site, sorry.

Please keep your dog on a lead unless taking part in a have a go activity.  Sorry no dogs are allowed in the Village Hall.

PLEASE HELP US TO CLEAR UP BY PLACING YOUR AND YOUR DOG’S LITTER IN THE BINS PROVIDED.  POOP BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE NWESSR STAND IF YOU FORGET YOUR OWN.

Remember it is cash only, so please make sure you bring plenty of change with you.

Can you help us?

The event is only possible with the hard work of our volunteers and we need more people to help out on

the day.  If you can help, are a registered first aider, can offer a prize for the raffle/tombola, or can bake some cakes or biscuits to sell, please email: dogsdayout@englishspringerrescue.co.uk

Directions to Lower Withington Village Hall (and fields), Cheshire, SK11 9DX

From Junction 18 of the M6 take the A54 exit to Northwich/Chester/Middlewich/Holmes Chapel.  At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Middlewich Rd/A54.  Continue to follow Middlewich Rd.  At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Knutsford Rd/A50.  At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Macclesfield Rd/A535.  Continue to follow A535.  Just past Jodrell Bank bear slight right onto Farm Lane/B5392.  Continue to follow B5392 for about 1km.  Turn into the Village Hall on your right.

We hope to see you all there!

Rehoming English Springer Spaniels since 1995

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