Crufts 2018

Kennine
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edited March 2018 in Entertainment #1

On the 8th of march Crufts commences.  It will last for four days.

K smile

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  • Bluemalaga
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    edited March 2018 #2

    My daughter is going for the first time and has been told that her VW T40 will not fit under the car parks height restriction barriers. I would be grateful for any suggestions on parking a 2.04 metre high van.

    I guess there must be motor homers who use the parking at the NEC.

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #3

    Find  out  if  you  can  WHICH  carparks  they  are  referring  to  BlueM.  then  you  can  google  CRUFTS  parking  info  to  get  the  plan  of  the  whole  N.E.C.  including  car parks  which  you  will  have  to  pay  to  use  sadly,  unlike  the  Holiday/caravan  shows.

    I've  been  at  the  Caravan/Motorhome/holiday  shows  at  the  NEC  and NEVER  met  a  height  barrier  problem  &  my  motors  are  often  over  8'6"  and  there  much  much  bigger  ones  than  that  !! And  I've  been  on  C/parks E  &  S  regularly.

  • Bluemalaga
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    edited March 2018 #4

    Thanks ABM seems to be some cross communication. Just looked at the NEC parking which states no height restrictions so the daughter is checking again.

    We visit for the caravan show and see many high vehicles, just wondering if some barriers are remove especially for the caravan show.

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #5

    Always  wise  to  check  tho',  BlueM,  a  'soft  top,  VW  don't  bear  thinking  about  surprised

  • JollyKernow
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    edited March 2018 #6

    Just stayed a couple of days at my sister in laws. They have 15 dogs! They have a dog agility team and participate at crufts every year, they are also club membersfoot-in-mouth. It was great walking out in the snowy fields with that pack, it's also good to see some well trained obedience dogs in action. I'm trying to organise an agility type of fun day this summer, they won't bring all 15 with themundecided

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #7

    surprised  Trust   you're  not hoping  to  get  ME  in  any  obedience  trials  JK

    'cos  you'd  be  very  disappointed  !! wink

  • JollyKernow
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    edited March 2018 #8

    Only if you bring your dog ABMlaughing

    JK

  • Settermum
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    edited March 2018 #9

    I'll be competing in the breed competition at Crufts 2018 on Sunday 11th with this handsome chap. Thendara Chasing Girls around Trunorth ShCM.

  • ADD46
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    edited March 2018 #10

    Good luck Settermum. I hope the snow clears in Northumberland so that you can get there. 🙂

  • KeithandMargaret
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    edited March 2018 #11

    Bluemalaga - we were at a Print Exhibition (IPEX) late last year at the NEC in our 3m high MH and I don't remember seeing any height barriers on any of the Car Parks - we parked up easily.

    But they don't let you park for free - I think it was around £12 - same charge if you stay for an hour or all day.

     

  • Settermum
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    edited March 2018 #12

    Thanks ADD46. You're right, there is an element of doubt as to whether or not we'll make it. Taking it day by day just now. 🤞

  • ADD46
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    edited March 2018 #13

    We have relatives that live at Wooler, I think they made it out today for the first time. I hope you get there. 

  • Kennine
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    edited March 2018 #14

    Enjoyed watching the report about the wonderful bond between Assistance dogs and their owners last night .  I also enjoyed seeing young people and their dogs competing in the junior Agility competition.  Didn't see the whole programme but caught the interview with the owner of that gorgeous brown Newfoundland.  What a great dog.  

    K  

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #15

    I enjoyed the programme last night, listening to the vet was interesting. I think the programme balance is just about right with some good information. I liked the Newfoundland too, I was watching a team do a water demo at the Bristol Harbour Festival last year.

    Good luck to Settermum! smile

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #16

    Saw  a  Newfoundland  as  part  of  the  Swiss  Carters  at  a  rally  a  while  ago.  Young  lad  standing  by  it,  crying  his  eyes  out  because  the  Newfie,  trying  to  be  friendly  as  they  are, had  stood  on  the  lad's  foot surprised.  14  stone  that  didn't  want  to  move away  in  case  it  missed  out  on  a  fussing  wink !!

  • Bluemalaga
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    edited March 2018 #17

    Thanks K&M the parking has been resolved. Daughter was given Duff info by first person Second person more knowledgeable and has advise on correct parking.

  • robsail
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    edited March 2018 #18

    Nice to see a uk dog though tonight !

    So many dogs from abroad ..........

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #19

    True,  but  I  thought  I  saw  Huskypup there  tonight  laughing

  • Kennine
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    edited March 2018 #20

    It was lovely to see how much dogs can help those with detectable illnesses and the vet explained how dog's can perform those tasks. Once again the wonderful work of the assistance dogs was demonstrated. ....The Flyball competition was really exciting, the dogs enthusiasm was very evident. How skillful and fast those dogs were.

    K 

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