MCATC BBQ & Treasure Hunt - Sunday 5th September
Our annual autumn BBQ and treasure hunt was held this year on Sunday 5th September at The Coppins in Bewdley, Worcestershire - the lovely home of committee members Trevor & Vera Clarke. The very heavy downpour which tried its best to dampen everyone’s enthusiasm by starting about an hour before the day’s events didn’t succeed in doing so – thankfully it stopped just before noon, and around 60 members and 30 Airedales subsequently turned out for a very enjoyable afternoon. The treasure hunt quiz was won by Liz Noakes & family, who got every single question right and scored maximum points – well done to them! Members enjoyed a delicious BBQ of burgers, hot dogs and hot soup, prepared by our hard working committee members – this was followed by our famous fancy dress competition. Club Vice-Chairman Trevor Clarke chose as the winner Carol Gray’s Abigail, as Princess Abbie of Barford – complete with tiara and fur coat! Second place was Jesper owned by Christopher Keay as Space Dog, accompanied by Chris’ son Oliver in matching fancy dress! Third place went to Jenna & Phoenix owned by Sue Hopkins, as Clinker the Coalman’s Dog. Thank you to everyone who entered the fancy dress, the standard was extremely high as always, and we would have loved to give everyone a first prize!
As ever we would like to thank Trevor & Vera for welcoming us to their lovely home and garden, and to all members and their dogs who came along, many of whom travelled quite a long way to be with us. We were also very pleased to welcome some potential new Airedale owners who came along to see what it was all about - and who were totally smitten by the time they left! But then with so many lovely Airedales to meet, including several beautiful puppies - this wasn't surprising!! As always it was lovely to see so many members both old and new - we hope you all enjoyed the day, and we would like to thank you for your continued support for the club.
Below are some pictures of the day - the webmistress would like to apologise for not having taken pictures of the second and third place entries in the fancy dress (this was not intentional!) - but I am hoping to have some pictures of them shortly! All the pictures below plus others can be seen on my Facebook page - click here.
A bit of rain wasn't going to dampen our enthusiasm! Group photo - are they all looking at the camera?!
How do you get an Airedale's attention? Food!!! Fancy Dress winner Princess Abbie of Barford
Archie as Archie Hood of Wyre Forest Ted & Martha go to the Ugly Bug Ball!
Siri all dressed up ready for a night on the town! Ella the Swimmer, complete with goggles!!
Ned the Clown - bless him!! Tammy as Lawrence of Airedalia