The Carnival Committee would like to thank everyone who brought their owners to the Novelty Dog Show. It was great to see Somersham’s finest furry pals compete on Sunday 15th, for the title of Best In Show.
Happy rosette-winning dog with owner at the Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Rosette winner at the Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show 2014. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Neville Diss of ND’s K9 Academy, presents the Best In Show dog, with the Christine Caston Memorial Cup to the winner’s owners at the Novelty Dog Show 2014.
A rosette winner with owner at the 2014 Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Rosette winners at the Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show 2014. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Rosette winners in the ‘Dog and Owner Fancy Dress’ category of the 2014 Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd
Day Two of Somersham Carnival 2014, and here’s what we’ve got lined up for you today:
Country Craft Competition
These seaside themed cakes won First Prize last year. Will yours? Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
The ever-popular Country Craft Competition sees the talented artists, bakers, preservers, handicrafters, photographers and florists battle it out across 29 different classes, at The Victory Hall.
Entries should be registered between 9:30 and 11:30am, and the doors open to the public at 2pm.
The Crowning of the Carnival Princess
After the great work done by last year’s Carnival Princess Jessica Stancombe and her Attendants Carla Rea and Ella Hudson, their successors will be crowned in a ceremony at Victory Hall at 3:30pm.
Pool Competition
The Centurian Club plays host to this year’s Pool Competition for those who are 16+.
Registration for the competition is at 1:30pm (for just £1), and play begins at 2pm.
Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show
This dog is in the Commonwealth mood with his Australian flags. Photo: Louise Docker and cropped via CreativeCommons.
The hounds, pooches, puppies, and faithful old plodders of Somersham have their chance to compete for the title of ‘Best In Show’ and the Christine Caston Memorial Cup.
Entries from 1pm, with judging beginning at 1:30pm. It costs just 60p for entry into each class.
The eleven categories in this year’s show are:
Best Puppy
Best Dog under 15in at the shoulder
Best Dog over 15in at the shoulder
Dog with the Waggiest Tail
Odd couple (mixed pair of dogs)
Best cross-breed
Best Dog Trick
Best Six Legs
Dog and Owner Most Alike
Dog the Judges would most like to take home
Dog and Owner Fancy Dress (don’t forget our Commonwealth Theme!)
All winning dogs from classes 1-11 will then take part in the Best In Show. Rosettes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.
We’re grateful to ND’s K9 Academy, whose Neville Diss will be presenting this year’s show.
Special permission has been granted for us to hold the Dog Show on Norwood Playing Fields. Therefore, we ask all owners to ensure that you clear up after your dog. Thank you.
This Sunday sees the biggest event for our canine friends – the Novelty Dog Show.
Get down to Norwood Playing Fields (behind Victory Hall) with your dog on Sunday 16th June from 1pm. With eleven different classes, there should be at least one category for your trusty hound to compete in… including some that owners can join in with too!
Categories
One of last year’s winning entrants. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd
Best Puppy
Best Dog under 15 inches at the shoulder
Best Dog over 15 inches at the shoulder
Dog with the Waggiest Tail
Odd Couple (mixed pair of dogs)
Best Cross-breed
Best Dog Trick
Best Six Legs
Dog and Owner Most Alike
Dog the Judges would most like to take home
Dog and Owner Fancy Dress (don’t forget that ‘Beside The Seaside’ theme!)
GRAND FINAL: Best In Show
Entries open from 1pm (entry fee is 60p per class), so you’ll need to hand in a completed entry form (download it below) to the show organisers, and then you’ll be all set for when the judging begins at 1.30pm. The winners from each of the eleven categories will compete in the Grand Final. Rosettes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Puppies, pooches and hounds of Somersham take note – have you got what it takes to ‘go for gold’ and take home the ‘Best In Show’ title?
The winner of 2011’s ‘Best In Show’. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
This year, the Novelty Dog Show will take place on Sunday 17th June at Norwood Playing Fields outside Victory Hall, Somersham.
If your dog has got what it takes, then you can enter them into as many classes as you like. You’ll need to complete the entry form (below) and pay the 60p entry fee for each class they’re entered into.
Entries can be made from 1pm on the day, and the judging will begin at 1:30pm.
The Novelty Dog Show Classes
Best puppy
Best dog under 15″ at shoulder
Best dog over 15″ at shoulder
Dog with the waggiest tail
Odd couple (mixed pair of dogs)
Best cross-breed
Best dog trick
Best 6 legs
Dog and owner most alike
Dog the judge would most like to take home
Dog and owner fancy dress
GRAND FINAL – Best In Show 2012
There’s a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place rosette for each of the 11 classes. The winner of each class will then go through to the grand final where they will stand the chance of being named ‘Best In Show 2012’, with the winner being presented with the Christine Caston Memorial Cup.
The Novelty Dog Show is presented and sponsored by ND’s K9 Academy.
There will be an agility course set on the day but no dog under 12mths old will be able to go over the hurdles but can go on all the other equipment. All equipment kindly supplied by ND’s K9 Academy.