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The Management Committee look forward to welcoming exhibitors, old and new, to the Stafford
Agricultural Showground during 6th - 9th May 2010. There is plenty
of parking and exhibitors will find the signage helpful. Exhibitors should always
have their Car Park passes displayed prior to arrival as the colour coding will
enable speedy recognition as to their designated parking spot in the most
convenient area. Our 'meet
and greet' team will be on hand as you arrive to point you in the
right direction where the aim is for dogs to be benched in close
proximity to their rings. On departure it is essential passes are shown to protect
the safety of all exhibits. An Unentered Dogs tent is available - please
remember however that all such dogs will require an Exit Pass, obtainable from
the Secretary or the Chief Steward throughout the day.
Exhibitors wishing to enter the Breeders’ Competition should be that a number of changes to the competition for 2010 have been announced since the schedule for the National was published. Details may be found on the Kennel Club’s website at www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/2788
Free tea and coffee is served
around the BIS ring in the evenings during the group judging.
Our grateful thanks go to the efficient team of ring stewards who
support the show and of course to our judges.
We trust that exhibitors, judges, stewards, officials, and everybody
involved will enjoy the National 2010.
Please Note
No filming and or video recording within the confines of the National Dog Show
2010 is allowed without the express permission of the show management
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A few copies remain of this interesting record of the
history of the Birmingham Dog Show Society. There are many
illustrations and it includes amusing anecdotes that detail why a
particular Kennel Club rule was introduced. Several of the Birmingham
gentlemen involved with this society were responsible for the formation
of the Kennel Club, now our governing body, 14 years later. When the
first dog show took place in 1859 - there were only pointers and
setters, later 'foreign' dogs were introduced. As ladies took an
interest and began to exhibit, there was concern about the amount of
sawdust on the floor soiling their long skirts. What would they think
of today's outfits and of course the man made 'tracking' used to walk
on over the grass? Things have certainly changed in the dog world in
some aspects but as you will see if you read this fascinating account,
some things are just the same.
Available from Secretary, Mrs Angela
Mitchell, Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd, Church Clerk's Cottage,
Church Hill, Lawford, Essex CO11 2JX. Tel: 01206 391984.
Enquire at the Secretary's office at the National Dog Show or by post
Price: £20 plus postage and packing.
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Thursday 5th May 2011 – Working & Pastoral
Friday 6th May 2011 – Utility & Toy
Saturday 7th May 2011 – Hound & Terrier
Sunday 8th May 2011 – Gundog
All these shows are at Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road,
Stafford ST18 0BD. |
