Here is a list of my current projects:-
'Let Sleeping Dogs Lie.', 'Organising a Companion Dog Show', 'Losing a Dog', 'Up, Pup and Away!', 'Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary.', 'Psychiatric Assistance Dogs.', 'Search and Rescue Dogs.', 'Sniff this Out.', 'The Cinnamon Trust.', 'The Restart Project.'.
SCROLL DOWN FOR OCTOBER 2024 COMPETITIONS
Kaira settled down really well for the night. We've got two beds for her; one in the lounge for daytime use and one in the bedroom for nighttime.
She barked once last night, otherwise, no barking which is a relief!
Simon took her out for a walk this morning and she met up with our neighbours' dog, 'Patch' whom she was fine with.
She's eating, drinking, and sleeping well and springs into action when something interesting happens such as when one of us goes into the kitchen.
Tomorrow, I've got to update her microchip details but need to find out who she's currently registered with. I'm unsure how to find out this information, so I will ask someone at 'Pine Ridge Dog Sanctuary' in the morning. We've also got to fit her dog tag to her collar.
As I write this, she's fast asleep on her bed. In a while, I'm going to sit on the bench in our communal garden to have tea with my friend and neighbour Ann while Kaira will be free to roam on her 'long lead'.
Watch this space!
Competitions October 2024
Free
Flash Fiction
https://freeflashfiction.com/current-competition/
Dark
Poets Prize – Edition II
https://www.darkpoets.club/the-dark-poets-prize-edition-ii
QuietManDave
Flash Fiction Prize
https://www.mmu.ac.uk/qmdprize/flash-fiction-prize
Anthology
Poetry Competition
https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/poetry-competition/
The
Bedford Competition – Short Story and Poetry Awards
https://bedfordwritingcompetition.co.uk/
Trio
International Poetry Competition 2024
https://www.triouganda.org/poetry-competition
Broken
Sleep Books Poetry Competition 2024
https://www.brokensleepbooks.com/broken-sleep-books-poetry-competition
I'm currently researching material for an article about 'Search and Rescue' dogs for 'Dogs Today' magazine. I'm also sourcing high-resolution photographs to accompany my article. Here's one by photographer Jonathon Sterritt. It's especially brilliant in high-resolution.
Organising a Dog Show 2025
Questions for Contributors.
(These questions are intended for
guidance only – feel free to alter or amend your answers).
Personal Information (e.g. Joe Blogs (67) from
Telford said “…)
1.
What is your name as you want it to appear in
the article?
2.
What is your age? (optional)
3.
Where do you live? (town/city/county etc.)
Your Dog Show Information.
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When is your 2025 dog show taking place?
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Is your dog show part of another event? (e.g.
Village Show)
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Whereabouts is your dog show taking place?
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Does your dog show have an organising team/committee?
·
How many people are involved in organising this
dog show?
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What is your role in organising this
dog show?
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How long have you been assisting in organising dog
shows?
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When does your team/committee begin organising your
2025 dog show?
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Does your team or committee follow the Kennel
Club information and/or guidelines?
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Do you have to have the permission of the local
authority?
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Does your group have a bank account of its own?
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How do you appeal to local businesses for
funding or sponsorship?
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Who pays for such items as rosettes and/or
trophies?
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How many dogs do you anticipate taking part?
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Will you have a vet in attendance?
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Will you have a medical professional in
attendance? (e.g. St. Johns Ambulance)?
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What classes will you have?
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Will you have insurance?
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How will you find a suitable judge?
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If required, would you be happy for me to
conduct a telephone interview with you? If so, what is your telephone number?
(preferably a landline).
Please write any further
information of how you will organise your dog show.
