Thousands expected at Paws in the Park event

Paws in the Park is returning to Nowton Park in Bury St Edmunds Picture: ST NICHOLAS HOSPICE CARE (Image: Archant)

Paws in the Park, which takes places in Nowton Park on Sunday, May 19, will include a dog show, competitions, displays and entertainment for children.

Last year’s event raised around £13,000 for St Nicholas Hospice Care, which supports people across west Suffolk and Thetford living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses.

The event, which has been organised by the hospice alongside Swayne and Partners vets, gives owners the chance to enter their dogs into a number of show classes, including waggiest tail, dog that looks most like its owner, and best-dressed.

A new addition for the event this year is a demonstration arena including sessions from Suffolk and Norfolk Police Dogs, Melanie Sainsbury from Natures Menu and The Lowestoft Dog Agility Team.

There will also be amusements for children, food and refreshments, and a host of trade stands to browse.

Charlie De-Moore, hospice events fundraiser, said: “Last year Paws in the Park was a brilliant success. There was a great atmosphere and dogs and their owners from across the area all joined us on the day for a great event.

“We would love to see the same again this year, and we hope to see as many dogs, owners and families as possible join us. It really is a perfect day out for everyone and it’s all for a good cause too.”

Advance online tickets for the event, which is sponsored by Chassis Cab, cost £6 for adults, £4 for children, aged three to 16 (twos and under are free) and £20 for a family ticket (two adults and three children) and £4.50 for concessions.

On the day, tickets will be priced at £8 for adults, £6 for children, aged three to 16 (twos and under are free) and £30 for a family ticket and £5.50 for concessions.

To buy tickets or to enter the dog show (£2 per class, and you can enter as many as you like), visit www.stnicholashospicecare.org.uk