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Sunday 7th June 2009 10am to 5pm
Bowood Dog Show & Summer Fair is a fabulous family day out – whether or not you have a dog!
The 2008 show had over 10,000 visitors and raised just under £44,000 for charity. The 2009 show, held in the glorious grounds of beautiful Bowood House near Calne, offers more family fun than ever before. We have some fantastic new attractions including the Canine Corner where for the first time ever we will have an area of the showground dedicated entirely to dogs!
Animal lovers, young and old, won’t want to miss our wonderful animals which, this year, include Asian otters, the Kidsrome mobile farm, the Harness Goat Society, Newfoundlands, owls, falcons & the ever-popular donkeys.
This fabulous event is once again raising much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and local charities including Wiltshire Blind Association, Springboard, Headway Bath, the Wiltshire Bobby Van, and Derry Hill PCC.
So make it a date – Sunday June 7 at Bowood House – and treat yourselves to a wonderful day out.
***See below to find out how to make great savings on ticket prices***
ATTRACTIONS, DISPLAYS AND FUN ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
- Kidsrome mobile farm
- Jungle Talk petting zoo
- Quad bikes
- Flyball
- GB Discbusters
- Avon Working Trials Training Society
- Cotswold Heelwork to Music
- Have-a-go retrieve
- The Sheep Show
- mini 4x4s
- climbing wall
- falconry displays
- fairground rides
- children’s entertainers
- live music
- ferret racing
- shopping village
- licensed bar
- speciality food stands
- fun dog scurry
- newfoundland water dogs display
- sheep dog display
- face painting
- morris dancers
- harness goats
- cotswold pheasant & poultry club
- chrissie’s owls
- beagles
- good citizens award
- long bow archery
- laser clay shooting
- have a go agility
The Companion Dog Show is held under Kennel Club rules. Pedigree classes start at 11am and fun classes at 3pm.
Visitor Facilities
We have tripled the number of catering outlets and loos on site from the 2008 show in order to accomodate the high number of visitors and avoid lengthy queues. All types of food will be available from vegetarian to delicious hot dogs made using locally reared pork to Thai food and paella.
Photography
We are very pleased to announce that the Petographer will be coming to this year's show. All pictures are taken for free on the day and then are uploaded to the Petographer website after the show to view and purchase. For more information visit www.petographer.co.uk.
Visitor Information
Entry to the show - Two routes will be open this year, and visitors can enter the show site from either the A4 at Derry Hill or the A342 Devizes Road.
Disabled visitors - Please follow the signs to the parking area for disabled visitors. Due to health and safety we cannot allow any parking on the show site but have reserved a large section at the front of the car park for disabled visitors. If you need help to carry any dog grooming equipment to the show rings there will be stewards available.
We would like to welcome all visitors to the show but wheelchair users please note that the show site does slope and is bumpy in places. As such, carers are free of charge.
Tickets - SAVE by Booking in Advance
Tickets are NOW ON SALE and you can make a saving by booking in advance. To book, please contact Macmillan Cancer Support’s Wiltshire Fundraising Office on 01793 432252, or click here to book online.
| *Advance Booking Prices | On the Day Prices: |
| Adults £5 | Adults £7 |
| Children £2 | Children £3 |
| All Classes £2 | All classes £2 |
Children's tickets are available to children 15 years and under
New for 2009: **Family Ticket £12 - saving £8 on standard ticket prices
*Closing date for advance ticket sales is Thursday 28th May 2009
**Please note: a family ticket is for 2 adults & 2 children and is only available by purchasing in advance from Macmillan Cancer Support’s Wiltshire Fundraising Office on 01793 432252, or click here to book online.
Bowood House and Gardens will be open to all visitors at the normal entrance charges. We are sorry but dogs will not be allowed into the House, Gardens or Pleasure Grounds area. Please note that all dogs must be kept on a lead. Right of admission reserved.
Class Schedule
To book class entry tickets in advance please call Macmillan Cancer Support on 01793 432252
For a copy of the class schedule please click here.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for some elements of the show and for various classes. To discuss the possibility of a tailor made package please contact Kerrie Leather on 01249 819779 or email kerrie@bowood.org
Trade Stands
Indoor and outdoor trade stands are available. Please email Belinda Fowler at nwdbee@yahoo.com for details.
To find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support please visit http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
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