Month: April 2023

We are pleased to announce that we are holding our first Dog Show as part of our Coronation Picnic Fun Event on Sunday 7th May in Pinner Village Gardens.

Registration will take place in the park for the Dog Show between 12 pm and 2 pm, it’s important to come on time for this as there is keen interest. Judging will commence at 2:30 pm.

1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category will be awarded rosettes and all entrants will be sent a certificate.
Entry is £1 per dog per category with funds raised going towards maintaining the park.  
The fun categories are:

• The Waggiest Tail for all age dogs;
• Be Good sit, down, stay – adult dogs;
• Happy Puppy under 1 year.
• Old Grey Whisker Test for dogs over 9 years;
• Most Regal Promenade, where the handler must be in royal fancy dress, but not the dog.

The Friends of Pinner Village Gardens are all looking forward to the Coronation Event and Picnic and hope you are too. For further information on the overall event, please see our announcement here.

The Friends of Pinner Village Gardens are finalising plans for the Coronation Picnic and Fun Event on Sunday 7 May.

The event will take place from 12 noon to 4 pm. There will be live music including Harrow Steel Band, children’s rides, stalls, and food. 

Understanding nature pond dipping will take place around 1.30 pm.

The Dog Show takes place at 2.30 pm and includes fun categories such as ‘Most Regal Promenade’ where the handler must be in royal fancy dress, but not the dog.

To take part in the Dog Show register in the park before 2 pm, £1 per category.  Other Categories are: Old Grey Whisker Test for dogs over 9 years; Be Good sit, down, stay adult dogs; Happy Puppy under 1 year; and the ‘Waggiest Tail’ for all.

There will be stalls and local trades participating for a donation towards the upkeep of Pinner Village Gardens.  The Friends of Pinner Village Gardens need to raise about £4,000 a year to keep the park looking lovely.  The Friends welcome donations of any size to help this work.

To volunteer for the event, apply to host a stall or if you have any questions Contact the Friends via our contact form here. Get your picnic packed for Sunday 7 May!