There was a wide range of attractions at the second annual Eastbourne Dog Show event in Hampden Park on Saturday 6 August 2011.
A Fun Day Out for all the Family
It was a fun day for all the family, and of course the dogs!
Attractions at the show included:
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Fun dog show classes - for details go to Entry Classes and Judging
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Presentation and cup for Best in Show
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Cash prize for Best in Show Novelty and Best in Show Breed
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Eastbourne and District Dog Training Club - agility course, fastest recall competition, obedience training and behaviour advice
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Newfoundland Dogs Events and Display Team - to find out more download the information sheet below or go to the Newfs in Action website using the link from this page
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Police Dog Demonstration with Benson the general purpose dog and his handler PC Fox
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Ambulance Dogs Display Team from South East Coast Ambulance Service - find out more
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Free pet health care checks and advice from St Annes Veterinary Group Eastbourne and Pets at Home Eastbourne Companion Care
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Microchipping for £10 with Andrew from Pets at Home Eastbourne
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Meet Polar, the star of the council's dog welfare school visits, and Police dog Hector the blood hound. You can meet Polar and Hector online too - go to our Family Fun pages
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Supporting local charities The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare, and The Basil Fund for local abandoned dogs with fundraising at the show
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More than 30 display stands from animal rescue and welfare organisations, local charities, other community organisations and trade stands - go to our List of Exhibition Stands
The event was officially opened at 11.50am by Eastbourne's MP Stephen Lloyd, with entries for classes from 10am. The show was held at Eastbourne Rugby Club, Park Avenue, Hampden Park, Eastbourne.
Refreshments
Refreshments were available from Eastbourne Rugby Club and the Hampden Park Cafe. There was an ice cream van at the show site.
Other Attractions in Hampden Park
Attractions in Hampden Park include Decoy Pond and semi-natural woodland with a wealth of native wildlife. There are also many fine specimen trees laid out across sunny lawns with picnic tables.
Near to the café a new Arboretum and History Garden opened in 2008. The trees and herbaceous border are laid out to show how plants have arrived in Britain throughout the centuries. Find out more in our Parks and Gardens section:
Show Guide Leaflet and Publicity Poster
You can download the Show Guide leaflet and publicity poster in PDF format below. You can also find the Eastbourne Dog Show 2011 on Facebook.
