WIN a family ticket to the East Anglian Game & Country Fair!

THIS WEEKEND for the sixth consecutive year Dogs Trust will be returning to the East Anglian Game & Country Fair, at the Norfolk Showground, to join in their 10th Anniversary Celebrations. With new attractions, displays and workshops added, the event, yet again, promises a day packed with fun for all the family. The event features animals in their plenty, arena displays including sheep racing & crazy stunts from the like of mountain bike team Savage Skills, Have-A Go activities including clay shooting, mountain boarding, donkey rides & helicopter flights, canine events in the plenty as well as food tents, shopping and so much more…this is a must do date for your diary.

With its eye-catching yellow mobile rehoming unit Dogs Trust will take up position at the fair with two loveable four-legged friends from the Snetterton based rehoming centre which are looking for new homes. So whether you love dogs, have your own, or are looking for a new addition to your home pop in and say hello to the team. The team will be there to offer information on rehoming a dog, the local Dogs Trust centre, and the work of the charity, including ways in which you can get involved, plus the chance to meet a couple of our beautiful dogs.

And what’s more we have a family ticket to attend the fair up for grabs! All you need to do is just answer this question:

Which of these is not a dog breed that could be found at Dogs Trust Snetterton?

A) Collie Cross

B) Beagalini

C) Labradoodle

Please send your answer to feedback@dogstrust.org.uk with your name and address. We will be choosing the winners at 9:00am on the 25th of April 2013.

Please note: The prize consists of one family ticket per winner, which covers 2 adults (17yrs+) and up to three children (5-16, under 5s admitted free). UK entries only. Winners will be chosen at random after the closing date, and notified by email. Dogs Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete entries, so please remember to include your name and address. Your details will not be added to our database.

Dog Friendly Event: The Innocent Village Fete

While the Wag & Bone Show was happening in Windsor Great Park this weekend, there was also another event going on which was definitely suitable for dog-lovers. The second annual Innocent Village Fete (run by the folk who make the smoothies) got underway on Saturday.

Sadly I was thoroughly drenched by the time I made it there on Sunday but there was still plenty of only slightly damp fun to be had. Aside from plenty of gorgeous food, free smoothie samples, a farmer's market, disco and hoedown tents, live musical acts, eco-friendly product stands and ferret racing, there was also a village green which became a dog agility course three times a day.

While walking around I saw two gorgeous Golden Labs, a poodle, a Bichon Frise and a clutch of crossbreeds, confirming my suspicion that the all-day event was a brilliant destination for dog owners. Plenty of wide open green space and the chance to enter the agility meant that there was plenty for a well-behaved pooch to do.

While it did get crowded and busy at times, which owners of nervous dogs should take into account, the staff were friendly and approachable and likely to give good advice about the best times to attend with your dog.

Oh, and I've put up a photo of a ferret because even though we are Dogs Trust I thought it might be nice to give another pet the spotlight, if only for one post! You can see more photos from the event on Innocent's Flickr stream.