Sadly, I couldn’t get to Askern for the Easter Sunday Fun Show and Races, but I think Zetta summed it up nicely : Thanks so much to Deb Storey and Mr Pikes for running such a brilliant fundraiser for us at Askern yesterday. Deb put it all together in record breaking time and made it look easy! There was everything - racing, stalls, a show, an egg and spoon race and an amazing raffle. You name it, Deb had it covered.

Thank you to our amazing judges, Terry Smith and Deborah Ann, to Hannah Smith for all her help with the showing, to the stall holders who brought lots of lovely stuff to buy (hope you did well), to everyone who sponsored a race or a class - your generosity is amazing - and to everyone who donated a raffle prize - the prizes were fantastic and there was about a billion of them. Thanks also to the lads who ambushed everyone who came through the gate and sold them raffle tickets and to everyone else who leant a hand, stepped in to give people breaks and were generally up beat, helpful and positive - thank you all xxx

Last but by no means least, thank you to everyone who came to run and show their dogs. It wouldn't work without you! Some of you made long journeys to be there, so thank you so much for making the effort. The races were fast and furious and safe, the showing was full of beautiful hounds and waggy tails and expert and not so expert biscuit catchers, and thank you to everyone who forked out maaaany two quids to have a go at everything! There were some big shows on this weekend, and to those of you who chose us instead of them because it was for a good cause, we really do appreciate it. It was lovely to see you.

Over £1100 was raised for Luncher Link and I think everyone had a pretty fab time, judging from some of the photos that’ve been posted. Some raced, some larked about and some took part in the showing and the weather was great.

Thank you all so much on behalf of the Lurcher Link dogs