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MAIN ARENA TIMES

10:30am
DTCE Dog Display Team

11.15am
STAMPEDE Jousting Display

12:30pm
Flight of the Falcons

13:15pm
DTCE Dog Display Team

14:00pm
Berkley Owls – Owl Display

14.30pm
STAMPEDE Jousting Display

15:30pm
Lurcher Simulated Racing & Coarsing Demo

All About Dogs Arena

10.45am
Deaf Dogs Display Team

11.15am
Berkley Owls Dog Agility

11.45am
AMK9 Dog Display Team

12.20pm
Dunhamswood Gun Dog display

12.50pm
Marie Miller displaying Ttouch

1.20pm
Lincs Dog Club Heal Work To Music and Obedience display

1.50pm
Deaf Dogs Display Team

2.20pm
Dunhamswood Gun Dog display

2.50pm
AMK9 Dog Display Team

3.30pm
Lincs Dog Club Heal Work To Music and Obedience display

4.15pm
All About Dogs Best In Breed

Newark Robin Hood Game and Country Show Attractions

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The Robin Hood Game & Country Show features a whole host of world-class attractions – offering something for the entire family. With a range of fantastic activities including Rifle Shooting, Archery and amazing main arena events, it really is a great family day out – even your dog is welcome!!

Newark Robin Hood Game & Country Show – Exhibitor List – Click Here

(please note that the list is constantly being updated as correct at time of publication)

 
 
Special Guest – Peter Wilson (on Sunday)
Special Guest – Peter Wilson (on Sunday)

We are pleased to announce that World Champion & Olympic shooting ace Peter Wilson will be visiting this years Robin Hood Game & Country Shows.

Peter will be meeting visitors to the shows on the Sunday, where he will be showing off his gold medal.....

 
 

Main Arena Events


Jousting & Horseback Stunt Displays
Jousting & Horseback Stunt Displays
BRAND NEW SHOW! - Cheer your favourite knight in this amazing jousting and stunt display from the Stampede Stunt Display Team.

Audience participation is a must in this fantastic demonstration of jousting and stunt riding – with amazing displays of horseback riding such as jumping through fire, rearing, roman riding and a special demonstration of horseback archery.

With a team of professional stunt riders who have performed at top venues including Disneyland, American Adventure, Camelot and Europa, the Stampede Stunt Display will amaze you throughout the duration of the event in the main arena.


Savage Skills Mountain Bike Display Team
Savage Skills Mountain Bike Display Team
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Sit back and marvel as the Savage Skills Mountain Bike Display Team entertains you with a display of superb mountain biking skills in their amazing anti-gravity show.

Featuring two world-class stunt riders and a whole host of tricks and jumps the team will be at the event for the entire two-day duration.

Flight of the Falcons
Flight of the Falcons

Enjoy this amazing display of agility and speed consisting of a whole host of beautiful but deadly falcons.  From the fast and agile Harris Hawk to huge Buzzards this professional display is sure to keep you entertained.

You can find out more about the birds as well as some beautiful images by visiting www.flightofthefalcon.co.uk

Berkley Owls
Owl Display with Berkley Owls
We are pleased to welcome Berkley Owls to the show. Featuring around 14 owls in a purpose built display – the display is open to view throughout the opening times of the event and visitors can have the experience of holding an owl for a small fee, and even a quality photograph taken as a momento of their experience for an additional fee, this being produced on-site in a matter of minutes and presented in a sleeve.

The main arena displays normally last around 30 minutes and to put it mildly, are spellbinding! Spectators get the opportunity to join Andrew and the owls in the arena and assist him in demonstrating just how wise and clever owls can be, mocking those who claim owls are stupid.
Berkley Owls
Dog Training Centre Of Excellence

A team of highly trained security dogs and some of their very fast friends going through their paces. Including the apprehending of an armed criminal – 6ft High Scale – Agility Race – Control Work and of course some fire hoops. A fast moving and informative display that includes all of the skill required for a top security dog. You will see how much these dogs enjoy their work.

www.dtce.co.uk for more info.

PLEASE NOTE that the timetable for the Main Arena will be posted here very soon…

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Countryside Arena Events

Ferret Racing
Ferret Racing

Pick your favourite and enjoy the race.  This fun ferret race will take place in the countryside arena throughout the show.  No money is exchanged hands and the emphasis is on fun and education.

Come and support Ferret Friends Rescue and take part in their entertaining ferret racing show in the countryside arena.

Owl Agility Display
Owl Agility Display

Bet you've never seen owl complete a Dog Agility Course?!  Well, there's always a first – join Andrew and his team of highly skilled owls in the Countryside Arena and witness first hand this amazing display.

You can even meet the owls and find out from Andrew (from Berkley Owls) just how clever owls really are.

Robin Hood Medieval Village
Gun Dog Training Display

All the way from Norfolk, we are pleased to be joined by Dunhamswood Gundogs.  Come along and learn from Steve some of the tricks of the trade of how working dogs are trained to an acceptable level and meet the stars of the show, a group of ‘novice’ gundogs – always interesting, sometimes hilarious.

Steve has been training gundogs for over 20 years and is a font of knowledge – he will be happy provide some great advice at the show.

Working Ferret Display
Working Ferret Display

This traditional country pursuit has its own special feature with a dedicated ring show and exhibition stand showing every aspect of the pastime.

Ferreting was a traditional country pursuit popular with our ancestors and a route into the countryside for thousands of people in towns. Today the professional ferreter still uses a dog, net and ferret with methods based on those used 100 years ago but the addition of a few modern electronics now aids efficiency.

Simon Whithead of Pakefield Ferrets is one of only a handful of professional ferreters in this country who uses ancient field craft to control rabbits in an environmentally friendly way.  'Pug' is another name for ferret and 'Drummer', a name for the rabbit which, when alarmed, makes a drumming noise by stamping its feet to warn others.

Ferret Friends
Ferrets & Ferret Racing

We are pleased to welcome to the show John Goddard and the Ferret Racing Team.

The Ferret Racing Team are at the show all weekend and welcome visitors to come along and learn more about ferrets and how they can make great pets (to the right, responsible owners). 

They will also be carrying out some fun ferret racing demonstrations at various intervals throughout the weekend.

PLEASE NOTE that the timetable for the Countryside Arena will be posted here very soon…

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Equestrian Events

Natural Horsemanship Demonstration
Natural Horsemanship Demonstration

A real country treat for horse lovers – come and join licensed Parelli Trainer, Terry Roberts is this wonderful demonstration of natural horsemanship.

Terry, a licensed Parelli Professional 1 star Instructor provides Parelli tuition across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshireyou can find out all about him by visiting his website http://www.robertsnaturalhorsemanship.com

Knights' Horse Stables & Encampment
Knights' Horse Stables & Encampment

It takes years of training for a horse to be ready to be ridden into battle!  Enjoy the jousting and stunt displays in the Main Arena, and then join the cast at the stable area.

Learn more about these magnificent stunt horses and find out just how much hard work goes into training them to take part in a stunt show.

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All About Dogs Area

Fun Dog Show
Fun Dog Show (both days)

Organised by the Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue.

A firm favourite with visitors!  Do you own the scruffiest dog? Do you and your dog look alike? Do you have a talented dog? If so, you could be a winner in one of the fun dog shows that take place throughout the duration of the weekend.

Price: £1.50 per entry; Registration from 10am; Judging starts from 12 noon through to 4.30pm

Prizes: Rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each category 4th and 5th place get a certificate with all 5 winners getting a bag of goodies.  Best in show “All about dogs show winner 2012” (on both Sat & Sun) will win a prize bag, cup and rosette.  Reserve best in show will win a rosette and prize bag

Classes:

1. The Coolest Pup

2. The Loveliest Lady

3. The Most Fantastic Fella

4. The most Gorgeous Golden Oldie (over 7 years)

5. The most fabulous family (2 or more dogs)

6. The most awesome eyes

7. The best young handler (under 16 years)

8. The most radiant rescue

9. The cutest crossbreed

10. The dog the judge would most like to take home

11. Best in show and reserve best in show (all the dogs who were in first place in the categories)

Olympics' Doggie Triathlon - HAVE A GO!!
Olympics' Doggie Triathlon - HAVE A GO!!

All About Dogs Olympics' Doggie Triathlon with The Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue (add boxer photo)

Have fun with your dog at The Notts & Yorkshire Boxer Rescue Doggie Triathlon ring. Each event will be timed and the combined total time from all three events are added together for the competitors final time. Each hour the dog with the fastest combined time is chalked up on a blackboard and will win a prize. The fastest dog each day will go home with a trophy.

 £1.50 to enter the triathlon.

DOGGIE TRIATHLON – Can your dog run like Usane Bolt? Can they dive like Tom Daley? Then let them show their talents in our Doggie Triathlon

Hurdles – Timed dash over hurdles

Diving – Retrieve a floating object from the pool (paddling pool)

Egg and spoon race – "Egg and spoon" is held in lead hand and owner has to walk with dog as fast as possible without dropping the "egg" . Each time the "egg" is dropped the competitor must stop and put it back on the spoon before continuing.

Dock Dogs – Big Air Competition
Dock Dogs
Back due to popular demand all the way from the USA, the Dock Dogs BIG AIR competition makes a huge splash back at this years show. This fun competition involves a ball, a large pool of water and the dog that can leap the furthest.

You can enter the Dock Dogs Big Air WAVE competition by registering online here or register at the show.

Placement Medals will be awarded to the Big Air Finalists, however All dogs that get wet during Big Air WAVE competitions will receive an award.
Dock Dogs – Big Air Competition
RALLY OBEDIENCE

Best Paw Rally Obedience club  have trained and competed since 2010 within different Rally Organisations. They have found that Pet Dog Rally Obedience is aimed more for Pet Dog Owners and that is why we decided to train PDRO at our Club Best Paw Forward Rally Obedience Club. 

Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs while completing the course. The handler can use voice and hand signals when performing an exercise.

Dog and Handler Teams navigate a course with numbered exercises such as Sit-Down-Sit, Sit-Walk around dog, Figure of Eight without instructions from the judge.

Take part with your dog and have fun at trying your hand at Rally Obedience.

www.bestpawrallyobedience.co.uk

Dog Scurry - Have-a-go
Dog Scurry - Have-a-go
Organised by the National Organisation of Beaters & Pickers-Up, the Dog Scurry is always very popular with all breeds of dog – a bit on fun for our four-legged friends.

The Scurry is a simple retrieving competition and is open to all dogs of all breeds and all ages – with prizes given for the fastest times of the day
Flyball Competition & have-a-go
Terrier & Lurcher events – organised by the Coursing Crew

We are pleased to welcome Paddy and the Coursing Crew to this years show.  The crew will be holding a series of competitions for Lurchers and Terriers – professionally judged and prizes for the winners.
More details will be posted here very soon!

Flyball Competition & have-a-go
Flyball Competition & have-a-go

We are pleased to welcome back to this years show the Alpha Dogz Starter Competition.  To take part in the competition please contact rmchild@hotmail.com at Alpha Dogz for a registration form.

You can find out more about the Alpha Dogz Flyball Team by visiting http://www.freewebs.com/alphadogzflyballteam/

We also have a have-a-go section at the show for visitors that are interested in finding out more and letting their dogs have a try.

Dog Breed Stands
Dog Breed Stands

We are pleased to welcome to the show members of numerous dog breed clubs. Visitors of the show can come and find out more about a huge variety of dog breeds, some well known, some very rare.

Learn more about 'man's best friend' and discover which breeds are suitable to which environments. Confirmed so far are: Inuits, Cane Corso, Newfoundlands, Greyhounds, Boxers and Alsations.


Fastest recall Challenge
Fastest recall Challenge
German Shepherd Dog Rescue is a organisation dedicated to the rescue, short term fostering and long-term re-homing of GSD's. We do not discriminate on age or medical condition - every dog is given a chance and we operate a non destruct policy.

The rescue is solely run by a dedicated band of over 350 volunteers all who give up their free time to help these dogs in need. Come and support the rescue at the show who will be running the Fastest recall Challange.

www.germanshepherdrescue.co.uk
The Deaf Dog Network
The Deaf Dog Network

Karen encountered her first deaf dog over 25 years ago, her passion to help deaf dogs in the UK came about through her role as a foster carer for dog rescue organisations. many rescues do not have foster carers with deaf dog experience and a deaf dog takes longer to place in a new home due to the myths surrounding them about being unattainable.

The Deaf Dog Network was set up to bring together those with deaf dog experience and to help those that don't. To improve the experience of deaf dogs in the UK and save lives. Watch our dogs demo in the main arena and see for your self what these dogs are capable of and have a chat with Karen.

thedeafdognetwork.webs.com

The Deaf Dog Network
'Have-a-go' Agility Ring

The Trent Valley Dog Training Club run Obedience classes on Monday Evening and Wednesday Mornings with classes for puppies, beginners and more advanced dogs. We also run 'nose-work' classes where dogs can learn scent, retrieve and search exercises. Agility training is also available. We will be running a 'have-a-go' agility ring at this show. There will be a Course set up for experienced owners to complete plus a chance for beginners to learn 5 pieces of Agility Equipment. Our Flyball Trainer will also be running Fly-ball classes.

Safety Resources Today – Emergency Vets
Welcome to The Japanese Akita Welfare Trust (JAWT)

The JAWT was the first Akita association dedicated to Japanese Akita rescue. The main purpose of this charity is to give the dogs we love and care for a better chance of finding a new home. The trust relies completely on the donations and sponsorships that it receives.

If you would like to know more about how you could help the trust continue its work then please visit our website www.jawt.co.uk  You can see all of our dogs in need, read stories about the dogs we have saved, read about the dogs who are currently in foster and receiving special care and attention always someone to help or offer support.

We can help you rehome your akita if you are in the unfortunate position of having to give it up.   Please visit our website and join in the fun and enjoy the photos of all the beautiful dogs in our playground!!!

Terrier & Lurcher events – organised by the Coursing Crew
Terrier & Lurcher events – organised by the Coursing Crew

We are pleased to welcome Paddy and the Coursing Crew to this years show.  The crew will be holding a series of competitions for Lurchers and Terriers – professionally judged and prizes for the winners.

Racing / simulated coursing from 10am (registering from 9.30)

Terrier & Lurcher Shows from 1pm – starting with puppy classes

For more info phone Paddy & the coursing crew on 07737765999

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Have-A-Go Areas

Field Archery – HAVE A GO!
Clay Pigeon Shoot

Visit the show to have a go at this much loved country sport and find out how you can improve your aim.  First-timers or amateurs can have a go and learn from the professionals – however the more experienced can enter a 30 bird shoot to win prizes.

More details coming soon

Field Archery – HAVE A GO!
Field Archery – HAVE A GO!

Do you fancy yourself as good as Robin Hood with a bow and arrow?  If so, join the experts from your local Archery Club, Trent Valley Archery Club  and have a go at real field archery.

For all ages, get some expert advice and see if you can beat the pros and hit the bull's-eye.

Dock Dogs – Big Air Competition
RALLY OBEDIENCE

Best Paw Rally Obedience club  have trained and competed since 2010 within different Rally Organisations. They have found that Pet Dog Rally Obedience is aimed more for Pet Dog Owners and that is why we decided to train PDRO at our Club Best Paw Forward Rally Obedience Club. 

Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs while completing the course. The handler can use voice and hand signals when performing an exercise.

Dog and Handler Teams navigate a course with numbered exercises such as Sit-Down-Sit, Sit-Walk around dog, Figure of Eight without instructions from the judge.

Take part with your dog and have fun at trying your hand at Rally Obedience.

www.bestpawrallyobedience.co.uk

Dog Scurry - Have-a-go
Dog Scurry - Have-a-go
Organised by the National Organisation of Beaters & Pickers-Up, the Dog Scurry is always very popular with all breeds of dog – a bit on fun for our four-legged friends.

The Scurry is a simple retrieving competition and is open to all dogs of all breeds and all ages – with prizes given for the fastest times of the day
Flyball Competition & have-a-go
Dog Agility Ring - have-a-go

Watch the agility displays and then come and have a go yourself. Bring your four legged friend along to our Have a Go ring, any size, any breed, as long as it's over a year old. Get a free certificate to take home with you for your dog's scrapbook. So don't wonder "Can my dog do that?", Have a Go !

Flyball Competition & have-a-go
LINCS DOG TRAINING

Our demonstration team consists of pet dogs with loving, dedicated owners who have worked tirelessly to train their dogs using positive reinforcement, some due to re-homing / rescue have worked extremely hard to help the dogs overcome problem behaviour.

Lincs Dog Training covers Dog Training, Puppy classes, Obedience, Agility, Heelwork to Music and Rally in Grantham, Sleaford, Newark and surrounding areas.Our aim at is to support and guide owners to a better relationship with their dog and to achieve their full potential. Full details of what we offer are on www.lincsdogtraining.co.uk

Come along to the have-a-go ring, have some fun and learn how to teach your dog a new trick.

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Experience & Learn

Countrymans' Walk
Countrymans' Walk

A popular feature of the event, the countrymans' walk is dedicated to country living and gamekeeping.

Supported by the National Gamerkeepers Organisation and Countryside Alliance - if you would like to get involved in shooting or would like advice on matters related to shooting and country living this is the place for you.

With gamekeeping supplies, quality clothing, a whole host of shooting accessories and related products this is the area to visit if you are a keen countryman.

Medieval Village & Re-Enactments
Medieval Village & Re-Enactments

Come along and meet the vikings in their authentic medieval village. Thanks to the members of the Clan Wulfhar, visitors of the Robin Hood Game & Country Show can sample viking life with dancing and music from the period and even a spot of swordsplay.

Experience Owls
Experience Owls

We are pleased to welcome Berkley Owls to the show. Featuring around 14 owls in a purpose built display – the display is open to view throughout the opening times of the event and visitors can have the experience of holding an owl for a small fee, and even a quality photograph taken as a momento of their experience for an additional fee, this being produced on-site in a matter of minutes and presented in a sleeve.

The main arena displays normally last around 30 minutes and to put it mildly, are spellbinding! Spectators get the opportunity to join Andrew and the owls in the arena and assist him in demonstrating just how wise and clever owls can be, mocking those who claim owls are stupid.

Ferret Friends
Ferrets & Ferret Racing

We are pleased to welcome to the show John Goddard and the Ferret Racing Team.

The Ferret Racing Team are at the show all weekend and welcome visitors to come along and learn more about ferrets and how they can make great pets (to the right, responsible owners). 

They will also be carrying out some fun ferret racing demonstrations at various intervals throughout the weekend.

Raptors...!
Raptors...!

NEW FOR 2012!  Not only can you learn about owls at this years show – for 2012 we are pleased to welcome the team from Flight of the Falcons.

After enjoying the amazing display, why not come along and meet and even hold these amazing raptors.

Chainsaw Carving
Chainsaw Carving

Dangerous but beautiful – join internationally acclaimed chainsaw artist, Mark Butler is his amazing demonstrations of chainsaw carving.
Mark has won international awards for his work – you can see him in action throughout the show in his demonstration area.

Chainsaw Carving
Horse Shoe Making Demonstrations

Join in this interactive demonstration on horse shoe making with the team from Arraslea Shires.  With 32 years of experience, the guys have a passion for heavy horse and keeping the breed alive.
Demonstrations will take place throughout the show duration.

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Childrens Entertainment

In addition to all the attractions, learning experiences and arena events, there's also loads to keep the children entertained, including:-

Childrens Entertainment
Water & Land Zorbing

Walk on water, with the fun water zorbing

Inflatable Fun Zone
Inflatable Fun Zone

Purchase a wrist band and let the children go mad in the inflatable fun zone.  With a selection of several ‘castles’ this is the perfect chance for parents to relax whilst the kids expel some energy.

All About Dogs
Win-a-prize Shooting Ranges

From Crossbows to archery, try your luck at one of the shooting ranges and maybe you can win a prize…

Paintball Firing Range
Paintball Target Range

Bring out the commando in you at the Paintball Firing Range. Using the supplied gun and paintballs see if you can hit the targets….. and you must make as much mess as possible!

Bungee Trampolines
Bungee Trampolines
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Shopping & Trade Stands

From country clothing to dog beds, the show features over 150 trade stands selling a host of top quality products...

Country Clothing & Outdoor Wear
Country Clothing & Outdoor Wear

Visit Countryman's Walk or the Country Pursuit Halls where you can find a whole host of trade stands selling top brands, including Hunter wellies.

There's also a huge range of country clothing on sale at special show prices!

Festival of Food & Drink
Festival of Food & Drink

A very popular part of the show, the festival of food & drink features a host of scrumptious produce, from fine wines to delicious cheeses.  You'll also find some of your favourite local brands, including the popular Giggly Pig Sausages…

You can find the festival of food & drink marquee near the entrance/exit of the show.

Little Johns Craft & Gifts
Little Johns Craft & Gifts

Join a selection of the finest craftsmen (and women) that the area has to offer.
 
From fun hand-crafted toys to beautiful crafted jewellery – all products in this section are hand-made.

Countrymans' Walk
Countrymans' Walk

A popular feature of the event, the countrymans' walk is dedicated to country living and gamekeeping. Supported by the National Gamerkeepers Organisation and Countryside Alliance - if you would like to get involved in shooting or would like advice on matters related to shooting and country living this is the place for you.

With gamekeeping supplies, quality clothing, a whole host of shooting accessories and related products this is the area to visit if you are a keen countryman.

Guns, Shooting Accessories & Decoying Equipment
Guns, Shooting Accessories & Decoying Equipment

For the game enthusiasts, stock up on your shooting equipment. From gunslips to decoying accessories – no game & country show is complete without a section dedicated to country life and game.

Fishing Equipment
Fishing Equipment

For all the anglers out there – come and buy your fishing equipment at the show at special discounted rates. From bait to tackle, the Fishermans' section is dedicated to fishing. Also, keen game enthusiasts can meet up with a host of suppliers to stock up on that necessary equipment – from decoying to working dog supplies.

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