At our 2012 Fun Day it was extremely encouraging to see that the entry increased substantially compared with recent years with over 80 people and 30 dogs, some of whom were making a round trip of 280 miles from Aberdeenshire to attend.  The Judge was Valerie Woolley of the famous Welshwood Cocker Spaniels who has only just returned to Scotland after spending 15 years in the Nottinghamshire area.  When she accepted the Judging appointment she said she wanted a break from unpacking boxes but that might have been easier than judging as the standard in all classes was extremely high.  Keeping everybody in order was our steward, Tom Johnston.  

                Here comes the sausage..........

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                           Missed it !

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The class that had the largest entry was the famous Sausage Catching class which was won by Billy Johnman with Mabel.  The class which attracted the most applause and laughter was the Fancy Dress class and this year there could only have been one theme – ‘Olympic Winners’.  The first three places were rewarded with a Basset Hound Medal which the Judge placed over the heads of the handlers.  First was Shona Miller with Tia and Stella dressed as Team GB Dressage, second Linda McCash with Boots as a Wrestler and third was Louise McNamara with Rebus dressed as Usain Bolt.  All the others are to be congratulated on their original and innovative fancy dress costumes. 

Results of the Fun Day 2012.
Judge Valerie Woolley (Welshwood Cocker Spaniels)

Class 1.  Most Appealing Youngster
First     Max Garland & (Baby) Boots
Second  Eve Fairgrieve with Skye
Third     Faith Gillan with Soloman
Fourth   Kevin Hudson with Ozzy

Class 2. Golden Oldies
First     Catherine Dick with Dougal
Second  Billy Johnman with Hannah
Third     Lauren McCash with (Big) Boots
Fourth   Ginnie Lumsden with Precious

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Class 3 Children’s Parade
First     Austin Gibson with Minerva
Second  Drew Hudson with Ozzy
Third     Jenna Smith with Daisy
Fourth   Alice Garland with (Baby) Boots

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Class 4 Rescue or Rehomed Basset
First     Margaret Donaldson with Winnie
Second  Shona Mills with Stella
Third     Norma Gibson with Clover

Class 5 Waggiest Tail
First      Kevin Hudson with Ozzy
Second   Graeme Brennan with Bertie
Third      Louise McNamara with Rebus
Fourth    Max Garland with (Baby) Boots

Class 6 Photo Competition
First       Gardening Basset Style  Shona Hudson
Second    Who put Glue in the Bird Bath  Jenna Smith
Third       Is this our new hot water bottle Tina Gibson
Fourth    That’s the papers seen to now where’s the cat?  Vince Fuller

Class 7 Fancy Dress - Olympic Winners
First       Team GB Dressage, Shona Miller with Tia and Stella
Second    Wrestler, Linda McCash and (Big) Boots
Third       Usain Bolt, Louise McNamara with Rebus
Fourth    Supporter in Union Jack, Jenna Smith with Daisy

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Class 8 Twins
First       Vince Fuller with Bosco and Bella
Second    Linda and Gillian with Hamish and (Big) Boots
Third      Shona Miller and Jenna Smith with Stella and Daisy
Fourth    Kevin Hudson with Ozzy and Bert
Fifth       Max and Fern with Skye and (Baby) Boots

Class 9 Sausage Catching Champion (Knockout competition)
Winner    Billy Johnman with Mabel

Class 10  Judges Speciality Class
First        Lauren McCash and (Big) Boots
Second     Billy Johnman with Hannah
Third       Ginnie Lumsden with Precious
Fourth     Jenna Smith with Daisy
Fifth        Faith Gillan with Soloman

As usual it was good to see some new puppy owners as well as some people interested in obtaining a puppy in the future. 

The opportunity was also taken to promote the submission of blood samples in conjunction with The Animal Health Trust at Newmarket and over 20 kits were distributed to those that were interested.  This is all to help with the health of the Basset Hound in the future.

Thanks must go to the hard working helpers in the kitchen, Sandra Johnston for selling so many raffle tickets and Gerry Moore for taking the pictures on the day.