The countdown to the Picnic has begun

There's less than a month until the infamous Bulldog Picnic holds it's 13th Event!! We've extended it this year for the first time and tried to make it a little more educational. We've got Sue from Sue's Animal Magic giving a grooming demo and she'll be able to tell you how to deal with those cute wrinkles and troublesome ears. Steve Batten - a behaviourist who often gives advice for Bulldog Rescue will also be giving a talk on some of the breeds more common behaviour issues and answering questions on specific problems. Tania is also making herself available for a while to advise on specific problems that you may need advice on so make sure you arrive nice and early to make the most of the additional events that are taking place.
For the first time too, we've been given additional parking space, regular visitors will be aware that the parking has become troublesome over the past few years so the local football club have given us permission to use the football field. This is the gate to the left right on the roundabout as you come off the main road.
The Picnic opens at 12 noon and continues through to 5pm and as usual we will have a fancy dress parade and the rescue parade. Be aware that Sky 1 will be filming the fancy dress as they are currently following Joanne Good (who has again agreed to judge the competition) and Anna Webb around some of the UKs more unusual doggy events for a "dogumentary" so make sure you bring the best fancy dress outfit - part of the programme will feature putting voices to the dogs so it should make very interesting viewing!!
For a complete guide to what's happening when, directions, weather and lists of places to stay go to the Picnic web site at www.bulldogrescue.co.uk/Picnic.htm
As you know at each years picnic we give someone in the breed an award for outstanding contribution to Bulldog Welfare. This is your last chance to nominate someone as the trustees will decide at the end of next week who gets it
Go to http://www.bulldogrescue.co.uk/award.htm to nominate
See you there!!!!