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Pembrokeshire Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Dog lovers gather in Martletwy to support Wales Air Ambulance
A POPULAR Pembrokeshire dog show is returning this month and will raise vital funds for the Wales Air Ambulance. The Bluestone Charity Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet, and Family Dog Show will take place over the weekend of Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 1 at The Snooty Fox, Martletwy. The event has drawn strong crowds in previous years and is once again expected to be a lively, family-friendly affair. Organised by Rebecca Woods and her dedicated team of volunteers, the event features a packed schedule of dog classes, stalls, food and drink, a licensed bar, a raffle, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. There's even a large children's play area to keep the youngest visitors entertained. This year's show includes major qualifiers and a wide range of prizes – with £100 for each overall show champion and £50 awards in the family, KC, and Pick and Mix classes. Rebecca Woods, who founded the event, said: 'This is our fourth year running the show and it's always a really enjoyable weekend – not just for the dogs, but for the whole family. This year is especially meaningful to me as I lost my mum at the start of the year. We've been lucky with the weather every time so far, so fingers crossed for sunshine again.' In previous years, the show has raised over £1,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. This year's chosen beneficiary, Wales Air Ambulance, was selected by public vote via the event's Facebook page. The charity provides emergency medical care across Wales, taking hospital-level treatment directly to patients in need. Crews are able to administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions, and perform minor procedures at the scene. As a pan-Wales service, its aircraft and rapid response vehicles serve both rural and urban areas – and rely entirely on public donations to meet their annual £11.2 million funding requirement. Mike May, regional fundraising manager for West Wales, said: 'A huge thank you to the organisers for choosing Wales Air Ambulance to benefit from this year's event. The Bluestone Dog Show is always a fantastic occasion, and fundraisers like this help us continue delivering lifesaving care wherever it's needed. Every pound raised really does make a difference.'
Western Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Bluestone dog show to raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance
The Bluestone Charity Terrier, Lurcher, Whippet, and Family Dog Show, which has been a hit in previous years, will take place at the Snooty Fox in Martletwy from May 31 to June 1. The event, organised by Rebecca Woods and her team, promises a fun day out for dogs and families alike. There will be stalls, a raffle, food, refreshments, and a licensed bar. Prizes include £100 for each show champion and £50 for each family and KC and Pick and Mix show champion. Major qualifiers are also available. Ms Woods, who is particularly excited about hosting the 'best of the West Championship', said: "This is the fourth year we have been running the show. "It is a really nice weekend every year, it is a nice day out for dogs, as well as families. "There's a big play area for the children to enjoy. "This year means a lot to me, after I lost my mum at the beginning of the year. "Every year, we've been lucky with the weather, so fingers crossed it will be sunny." The show has previously raised more than £1,200 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital. The Wales Air Ambulance was chosen as this year's beneficiary by a public vote on the show's Facebook page. The charity takes consultant-led hospital-standard treatments to patients and, if necessary, transfers them directly to the most appropriate hospital for their illness or injury. Consultants can administer anaesthesia, deliver blood transfusions and conduct minor operations at the scene of an incident. As a pan-Wales service, its dedicated crews, regardless of where they are based, will travel the length and breadth of the country to deliver emergency lifesaving care. It relies on public donations to raise the £11.2 million required every year to keep the helicopters in the air and rapid response vehicles on the road. Mike May, West Wales regional fundraising manager for Wales Air Ambulance, said: "A huge thank you to the organisers for deciding that the Wales Air Ambulance would benefit from this year's dog show. "The charity dog show is always a great success and a wonderful way to raise funds for good causes. "We really appreciate the support and hope the sun comes out for a successful show. "Every pound raised makes a lifesaving difference. "Fundraisers, like this one, will help us to continue to be there for the people of Wales when they need us most." For more information on the dog show, contact Rebecca on 07786 587924 or visit the Bluestone Dog Show Facebook page.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pet of the week - we share your snaps of your furry friends
Welcome to our Pets of the Week page where, each Monday, we showcase your beloved pets to celebrate the joy they bring you. We are keen to feature your pets every week. Not just cats and dogs - all animals are welcome! This week's pets are: 1. This is Murphy, a 17-month-old Shih Tzu belonging to Natasha Johnson, from Lower Somersham. Murphy (Image: Natasha Johnson) Natasha said: "His party trick is to sit like a meerkat and does this when he wants something." 2. Roe and Moose are cocker spaniels belonging to Allison and Barry Rumbell. Roe and Moose (Image: Allison and Barry Rumbell) Here they are pictured playing together at Dunwich Beach. 3. This is Charlie who belongs to Laraine Burnett. Charlie (Image: Laraine Burnett) He enjoys exploring Suffolk and is pictured here taking a break in Lowestoft. 4. Here's Janet Watson's dog Muguet, who is a Whippet, pictured at Ickworth Estate near Bury St Edmunds. Muguet (Image: Janet Watson) 5. This is Marbles who lives with Jamie Robinson and Laura Newell in Clare, west Suffolk. He's a very studious boy! Marbles (Image: Ben Robinson)We are keen to feature your pets every week. Please send your pet photos with the name of your pet and your name and town to suffolkeditors@
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
6 Westminster Best in Show winner photos of Monty the Giant Schnauzer
The 2025 Westminster Dog Show is over, and we have a Best in Show winner! This one joins the prestigious list of the winners of Best in Show in the 2000s. Out of all the winners of the groups came Monty the Giant Schnauzer, who was declared Best in Show at Madison Square Garden defeating others like a Whippet, a German Shepherd, a Shih Tzu, a Bichon Frise, an English Springer Spaniel and Skye Terrier. It was an amazing bunch of dogs competing. MORE WESTMINSTER DOG PHOTOS: The best dogs from the 2025 show! Here are photos of the dog that won it all:
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Westminster Dog Show: Live updates, time, TV, breeds, format for Best in Show
Westminster Dog Show: Live updates, time, TV, breeds, format for Best in Show The final throes of an amazing series of events come to their conclusion on Tuesday when the Best in Show will be awarded at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. What started as more than 2,500 dogs across 200 breeds are down to just seven. Winners have been allocated to the seven main categories of hound, toy, non-sporting, working, sporting, terrier and herding. Those dogs now compete to triumph like Sage, the Miniature Poodle, did at last year's Best in Show. This time around, the competition will be among Bourbon the Whippet, Neal the Bichon Frisé, Comet the Shih Tzu, Mercedes the German Shepherd, and winners from the sporting, working, and terrier groups. Results for those groups are yet to be announced. Follow along for all of the action at Tuesday's Westminster Dog Show Best in Show event. When is the Westminster Dog Show Best in Show? The Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show event takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 with the TV broadcast airing on FS1. All times Eastern. Pre-show coverage: 7-7:30 p.m. Best in Show: 7:30-11 p.m. Westminster Dog Show TV channel: How to watch Best in Show TV channel: FS1 FS1 will have TV coverage from Madison Square Garden on the crucial Day 2 of the event. That includes a pre-show kicking off at 7 p.m. ET, followed immediately by the main event in the Best in Show. Westminster Dog Show stream: How to stream Best in Show All FS1 and FS2 telecasts will be available for subscribers of the FOX Sports app. You can also catch the event on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. Watch Westminster Dog Show on Fubo We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
