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TWIN SHOWS 'FANTASTIC'
Scunthorpe Telegraph Monday 11th July 2005
Families across North Lincolnshire stepped out in the glorious sunshine yesterday to support two popular open days.
The Jay Gee Sanctuary for Dogs,
Broughton, and the 60th Broughton horse, dog and horticultural show, held their annual events on Sunday. Many visitors took their beloved pets with them to show and compete in various competitions such as dog shows
and horse jumping.
Richard Barnett, manager of the Jay Gee Dog Sanctuary said: "It was a fantastic turn out, but the open days usually are.
"There was something for the whole family and their
pets to enjoy such as BBQ, vintage car display, dog shows, craft stalls and many charity stands.
"The atmosphere was wonderful and I would like to thank all our supporters and for everyone for enjoying
the day with us here."
Dogs of all breeds, many actually from the dog sanctuary, returned for the day to take part in the dog shows.
Fran Kaye, organiser of the open day, said: "I think it
has been absolutely brilliant day, especially because people can bring the whole family - including their dogs.
"What is nice about the dog show here is you will see dogs which have been shown at Crufts
competing with ordinary pet dogs. Well over 100 dogs entered the shows."
Tracey Booth (31), of Scunthorpe, took her 12-week-old bichon frise dog called Tilley to the open day and her two children Holly
(seven) and Hannah (five).
She said: "It is a great experience. My two children were terrified of dogs, but they have been okay. We have even met a dog the same breed as ours but older, so it was nice to
see how our dog would look in years to come."
Sally Last (29) took her dog, a West Highland terrier called Willow, which she actually got from the sanctuary.
She said: "I think it is good the
sanctuary promotes what they do. I would definitely recommend people come here first before getting a dog.
"It is amazing to see how many people are supporting the event."
The Broughton Show
was also well supported. There was a fun fair, BBQ, face painting, a dog show and lots of horse showing and jumping for people of all ages.
Trish O'Nions, a committee member said: "Organising the event
took a lot of hard work, but it is definitely worth it on the day.
"It is ideal for local people, local clubs to compete and show off their horses. This year we have had some really good entries."
Amy Peach (15) of North Kelsey Moor, showed off her horse Horndens Indian Ink.
She said: "It has been a really fun day and it is good for the horse because it gives them a run out and they like
it."
Jamie Corney (five) and his sister Sophie (nine), of Winteringham, scooped first place in a number of show jumping events. They rode two horses called Fantasia and Little Miss Sunshine. Jamie said:
"It is fun I like to ride really fast."
His sister added: "I feel happy because I have won a few awards."
Their mother Joanne taught them both to ride. She said: "I am really proud of them both."
There was also a vintage car display and a number of tractors dating back to the early 1950s.
David
Markham (40) of Scunthorpe, took his Austin 10 Cambridge car, which was made in 1937, to the event.
He said: "I thought it would be nice to take it to the show and show it off."
Gary Barton
of Barnetby, took his FE 35 Massey Ferguson tractor to the event, which was made in 1957.
He said: "It has been a very good day. We have had a lot of interest in the tractors."
Barry Baker,
organiser of the vintage tractor and vehicle event, added: "For many people it is a chance to see tractors like this on display, not many people would have see any of the tractors like this."
Brigg
and Goole MP Ian Cawsey attended both events and said it was great so many shows in North Lincolnshire continue to take place when similar shows nationally had stopped.
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