Well the sun shone (a little too much) and we unfortunately had no choice but to cancel the fun dog show in the interests of our canine friends’ welfare. However the rest of the fete went ahead and we are extremely grateful to all the helpers who turned out despite the heat. Who would’ve thought it would be too hot in this green and pleasant land of ours?
With thanks to Jenny Goodall and Steve Templeman, we’re pleased to be able to show you the photographs from the day.
In view of the high temperatures predicted, the Bellingdon & Asheridge Community Association Committee has decided to cancel the dog show planned for tomorrow, Saturday 29th June 2019. We hope you understand the rationale behind this decision, as animal welfare is our priority.
The rest of the fête is going ahead as planned, so please do slap on some suncream and hat and come along to support us: we have the Hemel Hempstead band, beer festival, pimms and soft drinks, BBQ, teas and cakes, ice creams, the annual tug-o-war and kids’ fancy dress competitions plus Brazilian dancing demonstrations, lots of stalls and activities for kids and adults – face painting (12:30-2:30 only), a kids’ area, coconut shy, beat the goalie, bouncy castle and roundabout plus much more!
We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors and advertisers for enabling our fete to go ahead. From placing ads in our programme to sponsoring the dog show and everything in between, they are a vital part of making the fete happen.
All times are approximate
12.30 Fête opens
1:00 Fun dog show
1:10 Ring 1 Prettiest Bitch Sponsor: Twilight Unisex Hair Salon
1:10 Ring 2 Most Handsome Dog Sponsor: Tring Brewery
1:30 Ring 1 Perkiest Puppy Sponsor: Carolyn Conlan
1:30 Ring 2 Golden Oldie (7 years +) Sponsor: Schnoodles Doggy Daycare
Rings combine
1.50pm & 3.50pm Forró demonstrations (This form of Brazilian Music & Dance is party orientated. These demonstrations are a curtain raiser to the Festival that takes place at the Bellingdon & Asheridge Village Hall and fields on August Bank Holiday, 2019)
2:15 Kids’ fancy dress competition Sponsor: Bellingdon Village Nursery
Best Outfit: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and consolation prizes
2:30 Dog Judge most like to take home Sponsor: Aylesbury Trailer Servicing
2:45 Waggiest Tail Sponsor: Elliott Sculptures
3:00 Best Rescue Dog Sponsor: Top Dawg Studio
3:15 Best Young Handler (14 and under) Sponsor: Wheelhouse Vets
3:30 Appealing Eyes Sponsor: Elliott Sculptures
3:45 Fun Dog Show Champion Sponsor: OBH Chilterns Pony Club
(for 1st and 2nd in each class)
4:15 Tug-of-War competition
Children (under 16s), Ladies compete for the Messenger Shield,
Men compete for the Page Cup
4:45 Raffle winners drawn
5:00 Close
If you need another reason to join us, we have a fantastic variety of stalls lined up for you on 29th June from 12:30-5:00, to complement the fun dog show, bar, BBQ, ice creams, tea & cakes and tug of war.