Olympic star to open dog show in Bognor Regis

Olympic gold medal winner Robin Cousins will be opening this year's annual show staged by Bognor Regis dog owners.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th May 2008, 18:04 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 19:03 BST

Mr Cousins will be attending the town's dog training club's companion dog show on June 22 in his role as the patron of Sussex Pet Rescue.

Best-known as a top ice skater, and lately as a judge on TV's Dancing on Ice show, he will perform the formal opening at about 12.55pm.

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The show will take place at the Jubilee Hall and Jubilee playing fields, off Chalcraft Lane in North Bersted. It is open to all breeds of dogs and has 18 classes with a choice of pedigree, novelty and obedience.

The obedience classes cover pre-beginners though to advanced level. Kennel club good citizen bronze tests will also be taking place.

In addition to the canine events, the show will have many stalls such as cakes, crafts and bric-a-brac. Refreshments will be available all day.

Entries at 1 a dog will be taken from 11.30am. Judging will start at 1pm. Proceeds from this year's show will go to the Sussex Pet Rescue charitable trust, which is this year's nominated charity.

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Further details and a schedule from the club's website are available at the website or by calling Hilary on 01243 860083.

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