AXARQUIA ANIMAL RESCUE
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Axarquia Animal rescue are holding a country festival in Riogordo on Sunday 30th September. Fun for all the family including dog show, handicraft competitions, Best cake and preserve classes and fun races for the kids to win 'Olympic style' medals. Gates open at 12pm and the party will continue until late into the night.
The dog show has twelve classes including two for obedience as well as classes for pedigree's, cross-breds, Best rescue dog, waggiest tail, child handler and fancy dress. There are some fantastic prizes on offer, as this part of the show is being sponsored bywww.tiendanimal.com. The entry fee for each class is 5 Euros and they will be giving a 5 Euros voucher to be used in their online shop to every entrant. They are also giving a 50 Euro voucher and a sack of dog food to every first prize winner and the Best in show. rosettes will also be awarded down to sixth place. Entries are from 1pm with judging starting at 2pm.
The handicraft competition has 20 classes, so hopefully something for everyone. From traditional Spanish crafts such as decorated roof tiles, jugs and plates to The best scarecrow. There are also classes for greeting cards, items made of paper mache, mosaic, knitted, crocheted and embroidered. As well as preserves, cakes, the largest vegetable and a children's classes. Entries are from 12pm with judging starting at 1pm. Entry is 2 Euros per class for adults and 1 Euro for children. Prizes are rosettes down to 3rd and a trophy cup to the Best in show. Full details of the classes can be found on the website www.axarquianimalrescue.com. This part of the show has been sponsored by local business' such as La Valerian, Benamagosa and from Riogordo :Maria Lucia Super Market, Taperia d' Maria, Hemanez Morales Perez, Carpenters and Coral Simpson Tasker.
There will be plenty to keep non dog lovers amused as well. The main ring will have displays by the municipal band, flamenco dancers and even a fire eater! As the day turns to night the entertainment will continue with a line up of bands to keep everyone amused. At the moment Guiri, Johnny unplugged, Katie the English Rose and Graham Russell-Pead are the bands lined up to play.
There will of course be a bar, paella and lots of stalls and a raffle. A bouncy castle for the kids and a display of model aircraft and Harley Davidson motor cycles.
All the money raised will be going to Axarquia Animal Rescue which was founded a year ago by Teresa Dainty to help combat the problems of stray and abandoned animals in the area. What started out as a small group on Facebook has grown into a small army of helpers. Without the facilities of kennels or a cattery, stray animals are fostered in peoples homes until they can be re homed. AAR helps with the costs of feeding the animals, veterinary costs and getting them neutered. There are never enough people to offer foster homes and if you can help please contact Teresa on 656396885.