People flocked to Sunnyhurst Woods Gala on Sunday despite heavy downpours in the morning.The weather actually eased off for the afternoon with some bright spells, however, the show ring became something of a mud bath - especially for some of the smaller dogs!
The gala included stalls, a tombola, the dog show, musical entertainment and a BBQ.
The dog show organisers were over-joyed with the amount of people who turned up to enter their pets into the local competition which included prizes for the dog with waggiest tail, best non-pedigree and best veteran.
A wide range of dogs were on show, from small toy dogs to working dogs and a large Bullmastiff. The event ran smoothly, although selecting a winner was often difficult for the three judges - especially when there were such a wide selection of different dogs to choose between.
The event, organised by Friends of Sunnyhurst Woods, was once again very popular with families and helped raise money for the group who help maintain this local tourist attraction.
The woodland area, which was opened to the general public in 1903 remains popular with locals for dog walking, family days out and picnics. When the land was purchased by the corporation from Eccles Shorrock it was declared to be 'for the full use and enjoyment of the people of Darwen for ever’.
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