Peasedown party to host village’s 2nd annual Dog Show

Following on from the success and popularity of Peasedown St John’s first ever Official Dog Show last year at Party in the Park, organisers have announced it will return again for a second year!

Local animal rescue charity, Funding Animal Futures will be coordinating and facilitating an afternoon of activities for dogs at the Peasedown festival on Saturday 8th June.

Charity Director, Sally Campbell said: “We’re excited to be returning to Peasedown St John last year. We had a lot of entries and enthusiastic dog owners at last year’s Dog Show.

“Party in the Park is a fantastic event with almost 3,000 people attending. Many people like to bring their dogs for a day out, so what better way to have fun at the village’s biggest event than enter your dog into a competitive show where they can win prizes?! You can meet other like-minded dog owners too!”

Classes will start at 1.30pm with The Best in Show competition following soon after in front of the main stage. You can enter on the day! The competition will be judged by professional dog trainer and handler, Kim Harrell.

Eight classes will run without a break. This year’s Dog Show sponsors are Woodborough Kennels.

Festival Bookings Manager, Karen Walker, added: “Thanks to Sally, Katie and Laura for bringing Funding Animal Futures back to Peasedown St John this year for a second, highly anticipated, village Dog Show. People told us last year that they loved it, so we’re pleased to be working in partnership again with this important local charity.”

Funding Animal Futures secures the future of abandoned and unwanted animals through independent fundraising events throughout the year and making donations to rescue organisations.

For more details about the charity, or the dog show email fundinganimalfutures@hotmail.com

Party in the Park 2019 officially starts at 12noon on Saturday 8th June on Beacon Field – with festivities running until 7pm.

Attractions include – Emshira Passion for Cakes; Disney Pops Delight; Juicey Orange Coffee Shop; My Sweets and Treats; Gin Bar; Burger Bar and Donuts; The Drinks Deli; Just Love Nibbles; Red Post Inn Beer Tent; South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd; Health, Beauty, Home and Crafts; Hair Braids and Facepainting; Plants; Flamingo Paperie; Marlowes Makes Sand Art; Dragonfly Jewellery; Dragon Rollercoaster Ride and a classic Bedford RL 1957 Fire Engine.

This year’s sponsors are the St J’s Group, Curo, TrueSpeed and Bath Audi.

The event also features the ‘Party in the Park Grant Giveaway’, 7 hours of live music and entertainment – stage managed by Reaper Events, the Sara Holley Community Award and Peasedown’s 3rd Annual Official Push Kart Race.