When Susan Chambers moved into
HC-One’s Newlands care home, in Heaton Moor, Stockport, she mentioned that she would love to attend a dog show, so the home held their very own in-house ‘Newlands Dog Show’, with 14 dogs competing for the grand prizes!
At a Residents Committee Meeting, which took place earlier in the summer, residents were asked if anyone had any hidden talents. It was at this point that Susan Chambers told everyone that if Newlands held a dog show, she could judge it as she is a certified Crufts Judge. Susan used to go around the country to dog shows, she has bred and showed dogs all her life.
Originally, Susan wanted to attend a dog show in North Wales, which was due to take place in July however due to unforeseen circumstances, she was unable to attend the show, so this was the perfect opportunity to hold an event for everyone to enjoy at the residential and nursing care home.
On Friday 30th July, Rachel Glindon, Wellbeing Coordinator at Newlands, helped to organise a show which welcomed four-legged friends owned by colleagues, relatives and friends.
There was a great turn out on the day, with 14 dogs parading about in the home’s lounge, and residents singing a rendition of ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’ which was a good laugh for everyone involved.
Prizes were given in ten different categories, which included:
• ‘Waggiest Tail’ – won by Hetty
• ‘Prettiest Pooch’ – won by Ollie
• ‘Best Rescue Story’ and ‘Best Trick’ – both won by Sukey and her perfect singing
• ‘Puppy Love’ – won by Mini
• ‘Best fancy dress’ – won by Pablo who sported his Peaky Blinder flat cap
• ‘Old Timer’ – won by Teddy
• ‘Best Cross’ – won by Greta and Inka who are a crossbreed of a terrier Dachshund
• ‘Most like Owner’ – won by Asher
Susan Chambers said,
"'Every dog looked so good, beautifully groomed lovely coats healthy with a few needing their nails clipped - I have never judged anything like this before and it was great fun.
Lovely to get so many dogs to cuddle and stroke.”
Wellbeing Coordinator, Rachel Glindon, added:
“Every dog was so well behaved! We had no falling out, and everyone involved had a good afternoon!
We are looking forward to Newlands Dog Show 2025.”