Chichester's Paws on The Green impresses on debut
Summer fun
The Parklands Residents’ Association is delighted with the success of Saturday’s community fete and fun dog show which drew the crowds under the title Paws on The Green.
Among the attractions were stallholders, an agility display, have-a-go agility ring, a main ring, fun dog classes and races, an ice cream van, refreshments and face painting – all happening on The Green on Sherborne Road from 12.30pm to 4.30pm.
Nicole Roger, treasurer with Parklands Residents’ Association, said: “PRA is entirely run by volunteers and is very active in delivering social events/activities for its community.
“We (introduced) Paws on The Green as a new event after working on it for the past six months, to bring Parklands residents, along with their four-legged family members, together in what promises to be a light-hearted and fun event.
“Dog classes, games and agility courses (took) place alongside various stalls, ie. ice cream van, burger, refreshments and cakes, face-painting, portrait artist, craft, brick-a-brac, Cinnamon Trust, pre-loved books, plants etc.
“A big thank you to those of you who came accompanied – or not – by your four-legged family members, to join in the Parklands community fete and fun dog show. Both owners and dogs had a lot of fun, particularly in the Sausage Retrieval game which proved to be more challenging for the handlers than for the dogs... not surprisingly so!
“The Grand Central Trio Jazz band and the Two Colours UK Choir (aka The Ukrainian Wives Choir) provided entertainment all afternoon to people's great enjoyment.
“We would also like to thank all our sponsors, Pet Doctors, Pembroke Financial Services, Alphatrack Systems, Beaver Tool Hire, Panther Van Hire, our local Penfolds Family Butchers for their support, the stallholders who participated and the Chichester Baptist Church for their contribution, as well as all the volunteers who helped us deliver what was a very successful event. It could not have happened without your help and support.”
The event was organised by Rebecca Gabel, Jane Needham, Greg Fielder and Nicole Roger. More details on https://pra-chi.org.uk