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The Oars and Paws Fun Dog Show 2020 update
Some of you may have been wondering what has happened to our fun dog show this year and it probably won’t come as a surprise to realise that due to the current madness in the world caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s show has very sadly had to be cancelled.
We’re extremely disappointed to not go ahead, but it just wouldn’t have been practicable or safe for all those concerned in the running of it and for those to attend. It would also have been irresponsible of us to expect everyone, in whatever capacity, to support us at this time.
It is our intention, conditions being favourable and safe, to hold the show next September 2021. We shall keep you updated in good time throughout the coming months and hopefully see you then!
In the meantime, stay safe and fingers crossed that the madness subsides and we can resume a life which somehow reflects what we have enjoyed previously!
Maldon Little Ship Sponsored Row December 2019
Rule Britannia, Britannia Waives the Rules….
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- Rule Britannia…
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- Britannia waives the rules…
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- On board Just George
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- They’ve been ‘Oared’!!!
We had a fantastic day on Saturday 28th December at the annual sponsored row for the RNLI organised by John Rodgers of the Maldon Little Ship Club (mlsc.org.uk).
It wasn’t too cold and very calm water. It was great to see the event so well attended and supported. This year the BBC sent a camera man and reporter and there was a very brief mention on Look East. As usual, we made a loud and colourful entrance! This year’s theme was Britannia and her take on BREXIT!!!
We are extremely proud to have retained the Panther Trophy for the most money raised by a single boat, virtually all thanks to the supporters of the 200 Club we run, raising funds for the Maldon branch of the RNLI. This year we raised over £4,500.
We were the first multiple ladies rowing boat home and third in the fancy dress.
Thank you everyone, again and a Happy New Year to you from Annette, Brenda, Chrys, Jill and Marion
Oars and Paws Fun Dog Show 2019
Oars and Paws Fun Dog Show 2019 – Update
September 14th is the date of our fun dog show, so make a date in your diary! This will be our 16th Year!!
It will be held in the usual place, Daisy Meadow, Heybridge Basin with registration at 12 noon and first class starting promptly at 1.00 pm. Lots of fun to be had along with refreshments including home made cakes and biscuits and home made doggy treats.
Free entry to show with £1.50 entry per class for each dog. We are pleased to announce that one of our chosen charities to benefit from the show is the Cinnamon Trust. This is a national charity, which also operates locally, for elderly people (aged 60 and over), the terminally ill and their pets. Their primary aim is to help keep people and their pets together. This can include dog walking and pet care and short term fostering. They also provide long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved into residential accommodation which will not accept pets. Please look at their website for more details, cinnamon.org.uk.
Click on the link below for the entry form:
Cheque Presentation and February Draws
We’re delighted to announce that we will be presenting our 200 Club cheque from the funds raised, including some very generous donations, last year at the annual RNLI Sherry Morning on Sunday 24th February. The amount of the cheque is a fantastic £5,020.00!!!
Prior to this, we will be holding the February draws with an estimated weekly prize of £45.50.
We wish to thank all our members for their valued and continued support.
Maldon Little Ship Club Sponsored Row and Gig Race 2019
On Saturday 5th January, we will be taking part in the MLSC annual sponsored row in aid of the RNLI.
We’d love to see lots of you there to cheer us and everyone else along.
The race starts at about 11.00 hours, depending on the tide and will last for about 45 minutes.
Free entry and a great spectacle with lots of rowers, canoeists and paddle-boarders in fancy dress taking part on the river at Maldon Hythe Quay, near the Queens Head and of course the Maldon Little Ship Club.
Thank you 2018 (please click link)
What a fantastic day! Thank you to everyone who supported our 15th annual fun dog show last month including spectators, competitors, stewards, helpers and The Judges! It seems a distant memory now. It was a great day with warm sunshine and blue skies and lots of happy dogs!
We had 70 dogs participate in 200 entries for the 9 classes. As usual, the clear round agility was very popular with all child handlers receiving a rosette.
The canine with the most appealing eyes and the dog the judges would want to take home being the favourite classes with 38 and 36 entries respectively. The judges had such a hard task!
Best in Show – Skye
Our Best in Show was Skye with Tannah Harrington and Reserve Champion was Bella with Phoebe Dewes. The Best Partnership was awarded to The Marshalls with their dogs Matty and Henry. Congratulations to you all!
Bella – Reserve Champion
The total raised from the show was a massive £965, helped along with some very generous donations. A huge heartfelt THANK YOU. This money will be shared between the Sea Change Sailing Trust and towards at least one defibrillator for our village, Heybridge Basin.
Sea Change Cheque Presentation for £365 December 2018
Please click link (Thank you 2018) at top of page for a montage from the day.
We look forward to seeing you all again next year!
Thank you.
Oars and Paws Fun Dog Show 2018
Last Year’s Champion
***** Hold the date *****
This year will be our 15th Fun Dog Show and is to be held on Saturday 15th September in the field adjacent to Daisy Meadow car park, Heybridge Basin from midday.
More details will be posted in the near future, so please keeping looking on the website and Face Book for updates.
Each year we hold a fun dog show in aid of local charities and is normally held in June, but we have decided that September would be a good time and give everyone something to look forward to towards the end of the summer.
Maldon Little Ship Club Sponsored Gig and Rowing Race
New Year’s Resolution….
This was held on Saturday 20th January 2018 at about 13.30 on Maldon Hythe quay. A cold, grey and rainy day, but lots of boats on the river and a good race!
We’d like to thanks everyone who braved the weather to come along and cheer every one along. Raising money for the RNLI is the game and the race did just that. Over £6000 in total and we’re proud to announce that we raised £4,704 of this total.
Many, many thanks to all those who helped us achieve this magnificent amount through the 200 club we run for the RNLI and individual donations.
If you’ve seen Maldon Standard, don’t be confused with name the reporter gave us – we’ve not renamed ourselves the Base and Oars (??!!!!). We are still The Basin Oars who have been around since 1990 – a mere 28 years! If you want to join the 200 Club, we still have a few numbers left so do contact us for more details.