Novelty dog show

Group Scout Leader Shirley Gilbertson said: "We thought it would be a good idea to not only show how much fun a controlled fire can be but also remind everyone in the group where we will be once the headquarters are rebuilt."

A Family Fun Dog Show will be held there tomorrow (Saturday May 10) to raise funds towards the new HQ.

Three trophies will be awarded for, Dog with most points, Best cross bred dog, and Best in Show. The trophies to be kept for one year.

The judges for this event are to be Roy and Louise Hempstead (Elchiro).

There are to be 12 classes to enter at 1.00 per class and the classes are as follows -

Class 1Fancy Dressed Dog

Class 2 Puppies 3 '“ 12 months

Class 3 Child Handling 16 and under

Class 4 Best Rescued Dog

Class 5 Best Trick

Class 6 Best Bexhill Dog

Class 7 Best Cross Bred Dog

Class 8 Best Veteran Dog ( over 6 years)

Class 9 Dog most like it's owner

Class10 Dog with the waggiest tail

Class11 Best six legs

Class 12 Dog the judges would most like to take home

This is to be a fun event and rosettes will not be awarded. However it is hoped that there will be many donated prizes to hand out to the Class winners.

Anyone who wishes to join in should be aware that there are very limited facilities at the site so please bring everything you need with you. This should include a chair should you wish to sit and watch.

Organiser Fiona Carrick said: "We are hoping that this event will be very well attended as the Group are going to need to raise a lot more money to start the job of rebuilding the headquarters and get the children back on their own site. "

Entry forms are available direct from Fiona Carrick (1424 217955) and from The Shop at 13 London Road, Town Hall Square.

Any dog owner wishing to join in is welcome to come along on the day to enter from 12.30pm. Judging starts at 2pm.

If it is raining on the day the event will be held on Sunday May 11th at the same venue.