Croxley Green’s Charity Dog Show Raises an Amazing £2,446.85 for Local Charities

Croxley Green’s Charity Dog Show Raises an Amazing £2,446.85 for Local Charities

Croxley Green Parish Council is delighted to announce the fundraising total from this year’s Charity Dog Show & Fete: £2,446.85 — thanks to the generosity and community spirit of participants, donors, and visitors.

The breakdown of funds raised is as follows:

• Raffle Tickets: £1,422.00

• Stall Holder Donations: £399.00

• Tombola Donations: £256.00

• Dog Show Entry Donations: £369.85

All proceeds will be split between Hertfordshire Mind Network and Mission EmployAble, supporting mental health services and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities, respectively.

Event Highlights & Distinguished Judging Panel

The event took place on Sunday 5 October at Stone’s Orchard, Croxley Green, from 11:00 to 16:00, and was hosted by Karrina (Coach & Behaviourist, Canine Coffee) with special guest Tim “The Trainer”.

A key feature of the show was its lineup of respected judges from the local community and canine industry, each bringing their expertise and passion:

• Erica Bendall judged the “Bark Off” category (funniest bark, howl or “talking”).

• Jenny Bridger oversaw the Best Young Handler category.

• Dudley Edmunds, a returning judge with strong community ties, served as lead judge across multiple classes.

• Lorna Martin judged the Best Groomed and Scruffiest classes.

• Niki Phillips, Croxley Green’s Community Support Officer, lent her time and impartiality to the panel.

• Rachael Leon, a local resident and dog-enthusiast, was also part of the panel.

The judges evaluated entries in a wide range of categories, including Best Puppy, Best Veteran, Waggiest Tail, Best Rescue, Best Trick, culminating in Best in Show.

Other attractions included food stalls, arts & crafts, inflatables, face painting, and a generous raffle featuring prizes from local businesses.

Gratitude & Community Impact

Croxley Green Parish Council offers heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the event a success: the dog owners, judges, stall holders, food vendors, volunteers, and all those who contributed raffle prizes or donated. The shared enthusiasm and dedication help to strengthen our local community.