Laura_E Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Does anyone know of any good websites that contain information about up-coming dog shows? I have spent ages trying to find events in the London area so that I can hold an Oldies Club stall, but am really struggling. I have quite a lot of stuff left from the last two events, including three bags of 15kg Science Plan food which is currently sat in the living room - Tess and the cats are constantly sniffing around it! I found out about one event really close to me in Chiswick via another charities website, but they filled there spaces many months ago so I am now on a waiting list for next year. After two months of 'decision' making, Battersea Dogs Home have concluded that they won't be offering us a space at their event in September as they want to minimize the amount of other charities attending. I find it slightly ridiculous that an organisation with three centres set on acres of land, a huge workforce of paid employees, and a well established profile, would turn small charities away out of fear of competition! Anyway, if anybody does have any links that they can suggest, I would really appreciate it. Edited August 22, 2009 by Laura_E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I find one of the best ways of finding shows is to have a look at other local rescues and see where they are going Also be cheeky and ask if you can have a stall at anything. The worse they can say is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 This any good? http://www.information-britain.co.uk/eventframe.php?id=4877 Have you tried googling Dog Show London Companion Dog Shows Charity shows London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 This any good? http://www.information-britain.co.uk/eventframe.php?id=4877 Sunday 27th September CHISWICK HOUSE GARDENS DOG SHOW * 10.30 am - 3.30pm. Held in the cricket pitch area of Chiswick House Gardens * New classes and attractions for 2009. Agility and heelwork to music demonstrations. * Free entry for visitors. * Barbecue, licensed bar, refreshments and ice cream available all day. * For more details visit www.chowgroup.co.uk or www.chfriends.org.uk. * Have you tried googling Dog Show London Companion Dog Shows Charity shows London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_E Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Sunday 27th SeptemberCHISWICK HOUSE GARDENS DOG SHOW * 10.30 am - 3.30pm. Held in the cricket pitch area of Chiswick House Gardens * New classes and attractions for 2009. Agility and heelwork to music demonstrations. * Free entry for visitors. * Barbecue, licensed bar, refreshments and ice cream available all day. * For more details visit www.chowgroup.co.uk or www.chfriends.org.uk. This is the one that I have been put on the waiting list for next year, apparantly they filled up all their spaces months ago. I have tried googling all sorts of word searches, but haven't really found much. I will try the other link though, thanks. I think that these type of events are probably more popular in rural settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 There are shows on a few different forums I'm on,will keep an eye out for London ones and let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 How about Egham Royal Show, that's quite close to you (I think?) and they have charity stalls. http://www.eghamroyalshow.org.uk/show/index.php/about-joomla It's next weekend, so it may be too short notice or too late to get a stall, but possibly worth a try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selina Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 ESSW are having a companion show in West Hythe Kent on 30th August, if you want the organisers contact details I'll happily PM you with them I am sure she wouldn't mind OC having a fundraising and publicity stall there if its not to far away for you, looking at the map it might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_E Posted August 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 How about Egham Royal Show, that's quite close to you (I think?) and they have charity stalls. Thanks Fiona, that is quite close to me and I am taking Tess along as they are holding the first heats of Scrufts there so I am going to enter her for the Veterans category. Unfotunately they have closed applications for this year though. I seem to find out about these things months after everyone else! ESSW are having a companion show in West Hythe Kent on 30th August, if you want the organisers contact details I'll happily PM you with them I am sure she wouldn't mind OC having a fundraising and publicity stall there if its not to far away for you, looking at the map it might be Thanks Selena. Kent is quite far away from me as I don't drive and rely on friends and family to help me with transport. My Uncle lives near Maidstone though, so I might be able to convince my Mum to do a day trip. There are shows on a few different forums I'm on,will keep an eye out for London ones and let you know That would be great, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivea Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 try your local council website, and go to Leisure / Parks etc they sometimes advertise what is going on in local parks. Also tourist information, I think VisitBritain allows you to search by area and then by type of thing you are looking for. Also, Dogs World (I think that's what it's called) is a weekly newspaper, which usually advertises breed shows but they sometimes let you take a stall at them. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 http://www.southwark.gov.uk/DiscoverSouthwark/whatson/FunDogShows.html Most have these have passed for this year but maybe something to consider next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Don,t forget the Crossbreed and Mongrel weekend in September at Top End Farm on 18-19 Sept. Saturday is Canine Capers day and Sunday is SCAMPS final day. I am sure you could put a stall up for the Oldies. If you e-mail Liz at [email protected] she will be only too pleased to help Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil_angel Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Don,t forget the Crossbreed and Mongrel weekend in September at Top End Farm on 18-19 Sept. Saturday is Canine Capers day and Sunday is SCAMPS final day. I am sure you could put a stall up for the Oldies. If you e-mail Liz at [email protected] she will be only too pleased to help Barbara Im not sure we have anyone in the Bedfordshire area but i will ask around. Amy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Is Dartford too far? Dartford Companion Dog Show 6th Sepember Date: Sunday, September 6, 2009 Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm Location: Central Park, Cranford Rd, Dartford DA1 1JP Rescue Remedies are having a stall there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura_E Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Dartford isn't too far. I will have a ring round and see if any of my friends are able to help out with transport. Thanks for all your suggestions everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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