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Celebrity
judge supports show to aid hospital
REMEMBER
ETHEL of EastEnders and her little dog? Actress Gretchen Franklin,
90, is a true dog lover, and not just when she’s working.
Her love of dogs has led her to agree to judge the ‘Dog
the judge would most like to take home’ section of an exemption
show which is being held in aid of the Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit at St. Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey, Middlesex.
The event takes place on Sunday 24th February from 10am onwards
at the Stoke Horticultural Hall, Bell Lane, Stoke, near Guildford.
It promises to be a really fun day with dogs of all shapes and
sizes being judged in 15 classes.
Judging the pedigree sections will be international judge Mr
Peter Jolley who works at the hospital. He has a Miniature Pinscher,
Jenny and a Pekingese, Dickie, both aged 10. Peter is judging
Leonbergers at Crufts two weeks later where he will be the television
commentator for the International Junior Handler of Year final.
Other judges at the Stoke Horticultural Hall include Iris Cox
of Horsell who is organising the event. She will judge Chihuahuas,
Chinese Crested and Poodles.
Said Miss Cox: “We were delighted when Gretchen Franklin
said she would judge a class. She is a marvellous character
and her presence will just add a little something to the day.
We know that supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at
St. Peter’s Hospital will be a worthwhile thing to do and
we think that there must be lots of people who would enjoy joining
us in Stoke Horticultural Hall for a happy day out.”
Anyone who would like more details can contact Miss Iris Cox
on 01483-773406.
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