EAST FEAST OF CAVALIERS....
The Joint Cavalier Clubs' Joint show was hosted this year by the Eastern CKCS Society, and after the stupendous Northern Club extravaganza in 2012 which was hailed as a great success, I think the Eastern can definitely give themselves a well deserved pat on the back that their show was also a triumph. Every area had been considered for the convenience and the enjoyment of the entrants. It was a blistering hot weekend and I think exhibitors were concerned that the heat would be unbearable for both dogs and humans. We need not have worried as the Cresset Centre was an ideal venue for the event and the excellent air conditioning was a godsend. Situated in the middle of Peterborough it was easy to get to from the A1 and being on a Sunday, no traffic problems. Parking was just outside the hall. Food available all day and a Pub around the corner for anyone that wanted to venture outside for lunch. Raffle, photographer, prize draw, Junior and Adult handling classes all added to the appeal. There was a free catalogue and even a goodie bag for every exhibitor. 245 Cavaliers entered for Lorraine Hughes (Loranka) and Rob Dix (Beewye) to go over. The weekend proved to be memorable in other ways too. Andy Murray won Wimbledon. The Pascavale team made up a new Champion bred by Kevin and Debra Cline and the Charlie, Ch Maibee Theo won a prestigious Best in Show at Peterborough All Breeds show.
There was a great
atmosphere at the show which was
helped no doubt by the sampling of Gill Bakers' legendary cakes and scones
and Klaus Vorderstrasse brought bottles of Cava from Germany and I supplied soft drinks and during the lunch break we had an impromptu party. We went out under the
trees and although we had no occasion in mind, it was enjoyable just
sharing the time with friends who helped us devour the refreshments. It was also a day where we were able to spend quality time with friends who after having some health issues, were looking well and enjoying being back. All in all a great weekend of shows and the better weather lifted the mood. Some souvenir pics from the show.
Lorraine Hughes....dog judge
Veronica Hull and her winning Vintage boy coming up 13 years
Klaus V, Louri Paloheimo,Jeanie Montford, John Barwell, Annukka Paloheimo
Zippy from Czech Republic making Zzzzzs...
Norma and Klaus
Ming Li and Andy Vella
Hana Novakova
Virginia Barwell and her 10 year old boy
Ring Stewards..... Dennis Homes and Hilda Brewer
Sheila and Dawn Hunter, Lisa Gamble
Wilma Sutherland and Norma
Piece of cake! Mark Smith, Aum and Gill Baker
Sandra Ireland and Sheila Hunter
Diana Koster
Sandra Ireland, Norma, Diane Searle, Anne Royce
Ma Baker
June Hazeltine, Sandra I, Veronica Hull, Gill
Czech mates.....Oldrich, Hana and Zuzana Novakova
Elaine McInally, Norma and Michael Levy
Dorothy Bailey, Sue Leach, Sandra Ireland
Diane Whitfield, Sandra and Norma (again!)
Lucy Koster, Liz Latteck, Gill and Elaine McInally
Mary Drewett and Steve
Mark Smith, Michael Levy and Klaus Vorderstrasse
Oldrich, Diana Koster, Philip Lovel, Mary Drewett
Klaus V and Lynda Goodgame
Judging of the Adult and Junior Handling Classes...some were even calling for Senior Citizens ones!!
a rather confused bunch!!
Jenny Wightman shows her skills on the table
Sue Mangham adopts a different approach...
Sally behaving....
more expert handlers, and what a rum lot!
Ming and Aum find it funny watching the handling classes...
for some there was life outside the dog show!
some of specials in the super prize draw...
Original painting went to Klaus Vorderstrasse
Trolley went to Katherine Li
Hand painted vase was won by Pam Jarrett
Klaus travelled from Germany and worked hard the night before the show, and it paid off...
..... from this
.......to this
Judge Lorraine Hughes with her DOG CC/BEST IN SHOW and two visitors from Australia who came bearing gifts.
Judge Rob Dix with his BITCH CC/RESERVE BEST IN SHOW and BEST VETERAN
THE GENERATION GAME
Brian and Marilyn Claydon and their Brymarden Cavaliers had a splendid array of 4 generations on show. Ranging from Rippleoak River Dancer aged 12, her Champion daughter and son Brymarden Moon River and Brymarden Montana turned 9, her great grandaughter Ch Brymarden Carolina Moon aged 3, right through to her great great grandson Brymarden Carolina Surprise 8 months. It was impressive to see a family of typey, quality Cavaliers of all ages, in tip top condition. The old girl River Dancer looked amazing and took a well deserved Best Veteran in Show. Congratulations to Brian and Marilyn on this achievemen
River Dancer
Moon River
Montana
Carolina Surprise
The£20 prize for the Oldest cavalier competing, donated by Tina and Dennis
Homes on behalf of the Cavalier Chat Forum, went to Phillipa Biddles's Homebrood Snow White at 15 years 3 months.
23rd JULY 2013