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Keighley community centre to stage 'royal dog show' on coronation weekend

David Weston (Sue Belcher Vice Chair and event organiser), Carol Ogden (Keighley Lions and dog show judge) & Jayne McDonnell (Sue Belcher Chair and dog show judge)

A 'royal dog show' will be the centrepiece of a day of activities to mark the King's coronation at the Sue Belcher community centre in Keighley.

The centre at Bracken Bank is encouraging members of the community to register their pets for the 'Shaggy Mutts' dog show, which takes place on Sunday 7th May.

The show will comprise of four categories - including most obedient, best dressed and best six legs - with the winners of those categories being entered into the overall best in show. Entries cost just £1.

The competition will be judged by centre chairwoman Jayne Mcdonnell, Carol Ogden (President of Keighley Lions), Adrian Farley, Chris Hurd and Keighley Town Mayor Cllr Luke Maunsell.

Alongside the dog show, the centre will host a variety of other activities including fair rides, arts and crafts, face painting, a licensed bar, food and refreshments, entertainment provided by the Bolt Academy and a raffle.

Money raised from the event will contribute to the running of the community centre.

Other organisations showcasing and supporting the event include the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Keighley Police, Sea Cadets and Keighley Lions – with Keighley Lions sponsoring the event and donating to buy prizes for the winners. The winners plaque will be made by the Keighley Mens Shed.

The fun day will run from 12pm to 4pm, with the dog show commencing from 2pm. Families and children are welcome to attend.

To register your dog to compete, please contact David on 07890 927090 and a registration form will be sent to you to take complete and return.

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