Ireland The North Down Lurcher & Terrier Club (Working Dog Show) Charity Event

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Woke up last Saturday morning 8th June 13 to the sound of the dawn chorus reminding me the

day for the North Down Lurcher & Terrier Club (Working Dog Show) Charity Event had finally arrived. It was time for us to get our feet out on the floor, dogs in trailer, and head for Movilla Road, Newtownards Co Down.

 

They say the sun only shines on Gods people, well he certainly dished it out on Saturday in abundance for this show. It was nice to see so many folk out with there prized dogs, for a good days craic and enjoyment. There was a lovely carnival astomphere in the field with face painting for the children, burgers, and an all round welcoming feeling.

 

It was nice to meet up with some old faces and also make friends with some new. My old friend John Humphries was there in full bloom, with his winning dogs in tow. John I love your banter and commaradrie. You always make me smile, with your jollification and witty conversation. It was nice to meet up with you again.

 

The Show started at approximately 12.30 noon. A full set of showing and racing results can be seen on the North Down Lurcher & Terrier Club facebook site :

 

*Overall Best in Show went to:

CLAYTON HASTINGS WITH JAKE

*Reserve Best in Show went to:

ANN FORSYTHE WITH POPPY.

 

A Big congratulations to Clayton and Ann and well done with your winning dogs.

 

 

Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank the judges John Lip Rooney Lurchers/Kirsty Harpur Whippets/Nigel Lovell Terriers/ Gareth Kane Strong Dogs and John Humphries handling classes. Judging is not an easy job at any time, but you carried out your duties very professionally and fair. Many thanks for that. Derek Lavery was there on site clicking away with his camera, recording the goings on of the day, and capturing on film our moments of glory. Derek you are a star. A special word of thanks to all who helped out in any way at the show, the NILRC and stewarts who helped out with the racing. A job well done and many thanks. The racing went like clockwork, and some very proud winners.

 

And Finally,Finally,Leanne Hawthorne and Chris Angus, words cannot express our gratitude to you both, for all the hard work and sleepless nights you have put in, organising this show to make the end result so successful on the day. I must compliment you both on your choice of trophys for your show. I can honestly say without fear of contradiction, these Trophys were the nicest I have seen in a long time. A lot of thought went into the choosing of same.

And last but not least, lets not forget the Charity Leanne and Chris run this show for. Autism Charity will receive a cheque from the North Down Lurcher & Terrier Club as a result of the show. Some person who needs a little more help in life now and again than other people will benefit by this lovely day out. Leanne and Chris, your show was a credit to you both and a most enjoyable and relaxing day. A big thank you to you both, and I will look forward to more of the same next year please God.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited June 12, 2013 by appleblossom

[Guest jackpot]

Any pictures of the donation being handed over, or how much was raised?

[Guest Leanne23]

Jackpot. i asked appleblossom to post nothing up on this bar the write up. as theres to many people on this stickin the knife in when u do put something up. if you would like to see all results and pictures and how much wee raised for charity go on the group north down lurcher terrier club on facebook. all will be on that and any other info on it contact me my numbers already on this. Just to add when u do want to get on the group send request to join and any crap your off. thanks leanne......

[Guest jackpot]

Not on facebook..........it was just a genuine question as all the ads for the show wer on here....just thougt u mite have put what you made up here too like others do for all too see

[Guest Leanne23]

All genuine questions will be anwsered over facebook are telephone thank u for your interest. But ive no time for fake names on this.... i dont want anymore dealings with huntinglife anymore. so can any mods that are online can u please delete my accounts off this please ive two names leanne23 and leanne/tyson. ive tryed doing it over the passed week but wont let me thank u in advance...

[Guest jackpot]

Unbelievable...........................just says it all................

[Guest Leanne23]

45 Posts and a member sence 2009 and all you ever seem to do is fish. on everyones tread... unbeliveable...... .......says it all is right :) look if you need to know anything ring me are email me and dont say you havent a email eaither lol everything is on facebook along with everyone that supported the show so no need to put it up here.

 

Signed

leanne hawthorne from newtownards

[dirtydogz 1]

Funny how other clubs have there donations up within a week an here you won't put it on facebook are the hunting life?? Poor children!!

[Guest Leanne23]

I was wondering when u would pop buy dirtydogz. if you must know and albert can stand buy this one. albert sent me a cheque off 150pounds which was a crossed cheque that was in my name now ive had to open an account to clear the cheque and was put in at the start off the week which takes 7 working days to clear. !!!!!!! 400 Pounds was raised for the charity. and the children will benifit from it. rome wasnt build in a day. Think before you speak. this is a reason i hate cumming on this cause its people like dirtydogz. all the best.

[Guest jackpot]

Why didn't you just say that in the first place instead of all the usual cr-p..................well done (that's all I wanted to say!)

[Guest Leanne23]

Because its the same thing over and over on this you put something up and people slate ya in one way are another with there fake names..... iam getting to much abuse though private message on this and i cant be botherd with it.. . But thank u for your comment on the amount raised.....

 

leanne

[Irish Lurcher 1,013]

I cant believe what I am reading here. Dirtydogz are you the same person that warned us against attending the show in the first place, if I remember you pre warned us about LVF, loud loyalist music and general threatening behaviour towards visiting people from the south.

 

Well how wrong could you be. The local natives made us feel most welcome on the day and went out of their way to accommodate up in any way they could. Even the local youths made an effort and are a credit to their community.

 

Leanne on behalf of the group who made the trip I want to thank you and he rest of the community for the warm welcome and well done on the amount raised for the charity.

 

 

John

[Dazzam 239]

I went down to this show and had a great time. It was well attended and i met a number of people who had travelled a fair distance from both north and south to be there. As usual the craic was good. My only complaint of the day was it was too warm!!!!! hey there's just no pleasing some people.

 

Well done!!!!!! to Leanne and those who helped her.

 

Also got to say that the directions and sign posts were first class as it's one of the few shows i've attended where i havn't got lost.........must be a taxi driver thing!!!

[Guest Leanne23]

Thank u very much john for that. was was glad u could make it yous where great sport everyone that was there all mucked in and it was a real relex day for everyone there. this was jelious people trying wreak a good day for everyone but it didnt work....

 

yes this was dirtydogz that done this under another name called winner69 which both names where linked to the same account useing an 3mobile phone which everyone knows who it was. Sick vile disgusting person that has nothing better to do it makes me laugh. but the show done well and raised a good bit for charity and not forgetting alberts support and everyone who attended and supported it. thanks

 

leanne

[Guest Leanne23]

darren thank u for your kind words. my uncle has the same problem defo must be a taxi driver thing lol. but wee tryed are best. ive a complained myself lol i hated that track but as ya say ya cant please everyone lol. Will aim better next year for that .. thanks too chris's dad for them signs dine a great job with them.... c u sunday hopefully

 

thank u

 

leanne