AN ANIMAL charity will be hosting a dog show in Cwmbran today – its first live event since the start of the pandemic.
Hope Rescue will be hosting the dog show at Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran between 11am and 3pm.
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A spokeswoman for the charity said: “The team at Hope Rescue are so excited to be finally be able to put a live event back on. If you are still wondering what to do with your sunny bank holiday Monday, then look no further, this could be the day out for you.
“The post-Covid restrictions come back dog show will be taking place in the Eye Paddock at Greenmeadow Community Farm.”
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There are nine categories in the show, each sponsored by local businesses. The categories are:
- Most handsome male – sponsored by Hay and Brecon Farmers, Cwmbran
- Prettiest bitch – sponsored by Beauty Oasis Day Spa and Clinic
- Best veteran – sponsored by Paula Rowe
- Dog the judge would take home – sponsored by Raw Feeding Cwmbran Ltd
- Best rescue – sponsored by Cwmbran Timber and DIY Supplies
- Junior handler – sponsored by K9 Traintime
- Waggiest tail – sponsored by All Weather Dog Walkers
- Dog who hasn’t won a rosette – sponsored by Groves Gas
- Mark Crew best in show
The ring is sponsored by Raw Feeding Cwmbran Ltd and there is a sausage bobber sponsored by Canine Corner.
Tickets for the event are £10 which covers one dog and two humans. This price includes entry to all classes apart from the dog with no rosette.
Additional dogs and humans are charged at £2 each. Tickets can be booked at www.hoperescue.org.uk.Event/dog-show-greenmeadow-farm-2021
Anyone visiting must buy a ticket to Greenmeadow Community Farm as well as the ticket to the dog show. Prices for this will be at a concession of £5.40 which will give access to the whole farm, site and facilities.
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