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Published on: 13/08/2018 06:46 AMReported by: roving-eye
Visitors to the Southport Flower Show can bring along a very special guest this summer – their pet dog.
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For the first time in the event’s 89-year history, families are welcome to bring along their four-legged friends to the seaside venue in Victoria Park.
Organisers of Britain’s largest independent flower show have issued the open invitation as celebrations are held to start the Year of the Dog in the Chinese calendar.
Previously, only guide dogs were permitted onto the showground during the four-day event held in August.
But for many years, one of the most common questions from visitors to the show has been to ask if they can bring their beloved pets along with them for the day out.
For the 2018 Southport Flower Show, animal lovers will have their wishes granted – and their dogs will also be admitted for no extra charge.
General Manager Ray Roukin said: “We know the Southport Flower Show is hugely popular with dog lovers and we’re always being asked by visitors if they can bring their pets along.
“2018 will be the Year of the Dog at Southport."
The show will also feature a brand new Arena entertainment programme, with acts to be announced closer to the event.
Southport Flower Show is on for four days from Thursday 16th until Sunday 19th August.
For further information and to book advance tickets please go to: www.southportflowershow.co.uk
Note: Dogs are welcome at the 2018 event but must be kept on a lead at all times and owners must clean up after them. Bins are located throughout the showground. Unfortunately dogs are NOT allowed in the catering or food marquees (with the exception of official assistance dogs).
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Not a good idea for people or the dogs.
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Dog sh**e and P**s every were just like our streets !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tinkerbell1
What a great idea.
Its a terrible idea for dogs. Uncaring people takes their dogs everywhere. On mad hot days the poor dog gets dragged around the town on red hot pavements. Given rubbish to eat like ice cream and fish and chips. The owners think its clever. No thought of the danger to the animal.Now the Flower show wants you to bring your dog, to walk through mad hot marquees,and get trodden on by great crowds of folk. When the tormented dog bites all hell is let loose.
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ecosi
Its a terrible idea for dogs. Uncaring people takes their dogs everywhere. On mad hot days the poor dog gets dragged around the town on red hot pavements. Given rubbish to eat like ice cream and fish and chips. The owners think its clever. No thought of the danger to the animal.Now the Flower show wants you to bring your dog, to walk through mad hot marquees,and get trodden on by great crowds of folk. When the tormented dog bites all hell is let loose.
Or alternatively the caring dog owners, who don’t want to leave their dogs alone locked in the house for hours on end, make a sensible decision on the day and assess the weather conditions, take all of the necessary food and water with them to enjoy a pleasant day out. Not forgetting that there are plenty of open spaces at the flower show and not all marquees are rammed full so the owner makes a considered decision as to whether it is appropriate to go into a marque or wait a while until it quietens down. Not all dog owners confirm to your description. A little planning and consideration to the surroundings and everyone can have a great day out.
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apart from useful dogs ie guide sniffer etc the rest of them should be shot... just a means of turning food into s hit
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Disturbed
apart from useful dogs ie guide sniffer etc the rest of them should be shot... just a means of turning food into s hit
Complete dckhead. You should be shot then fed to the dogs.
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