For the second year in a row, the Ludlow Rotary Club has decided that it cannot hold its Ludlow Dog Day in 2021.
Usually held each July in the grounds of Stokesay Court, the annual event regularly attracts over 3,000 people to a day of fun dog competitions and exhibitions by top quality dog display teams supported by a range of stalls selling refreshments and country accessories. Since its inception in 2014 the event has raised over £120,000 for local charities.
Speaking about the decision, Club President, Barry Forrester, said “It is very sad that we have had to cancel the event again this year. Apart from the disappointment for the many people, some travelling long distances, who enjoy the event each year, we’re particularly concerned for the many local charities and organisations we have supported in the past which are feeling the financial effects of the pandemic most acutely. However, it has simply not been possible to undertake the enormous amount of pre-planning the event demands against the background of the covid-19 restrictions.”
Event organisers are determined not to be deterred from re-establishing the annual event as soon as possible. As Barry added “We start planning in earnest for each year’s event in the preceding September and we have the nucleus of the 2022 team already in place. Nonetheless we are always keen to encourage more people to get involved in an event which contributes so much to the local community and would welcome expressions of interest now from anyone who would like to play a part. They may contact us at info@ludlowdogday.org.uk”
Published March 11th 2021.