The annual Marystowe Dog Show and Photo­graphic Exhibition was held on Saturday, May 9 at Marystowe Church and Church Green.

The photographic exhibition, by members of the Launceston Camera Club, held in the church, attracted a good number of visitors, while on the church green there were stalls selling plants, cakes, jam, books, bric-a-brac etc. There was also a display of vintage cars, splat the rat, a coconut shy, and throw the horse shoe.

In the adjacent field a record number of 102 dogs were entered into the dog show. The event raised funds for the PDSA and St Mary's Church, Mary­stowe. The organisers of the event thanked Ron's Pets of Tavistock and Tavistock Country Pursuits for their generous sponsorship.

Winners were:

Pedigree classes (judged by Mrs Dorice Hicks): Best Child Handler, (under 10 years old) — Dora; Best young handler (11 to 16 years) — Sox; Any variety puppy (six to 12 months old) — Dulcea; Any variety junior (12 to 18 months old) — Ironic; Any variety veteran (dogs over seven years) — Charlie; Any variety gundog — Gemma; Any variety non-sporting — Rainbow; Any variety toy — Trixie; Any variety terrier — Lola; Any variety open class — Darcy.

Fun classes (judged by General Sir Richard Lawson KCB DS0 OBE): Dog in best condition —Dulcea; Most handsome dog — Ben; Prettiest bitch — Neve; Dog with waggiest tail — Isla; Best cross breed — Henry; Best pair, matched or different — Pip; Dog with most appealing eyes — Ben; Dog doing the best trick — Nutmeg; Dog most like its handler — Magic; Dog judge would most like to take home —Tilly Bull.

Overall show winners (judged by Mrs Dorice Hicks): Best dog in show — Darcy; Reserve best dog in show — Charlie; Best puppy in show — Dulcea.