- Date:
- 29th January 2006
- Time:
- 11am - 5pm
- Location:
- Baginton Village Hall
Coventry, UK
CV8 3AA - Price:
- FREE
- Registration:
- phone Paul:
44 (0) 1342 836218
or
email Paul - Directions:
- Baginton Village is
right next to
Coventry Airport.
It is within a few
minutes drive
from the A45, A46
and A423.
If travelling on
the M40, leave at
Junction 15 and
follow the A46
towards Coventry.
If travelling on
the M6, leave at
Junction 2 and
travel South on
the A45.
The nearest railway
station is Coventry,
which is less than
15 minutes away
by road.
Whilst the nearest
airport is Coventry,
the service is
restricted to just
a few destinations.
The largest major
airport is
Birmingham
International
which is about
30 minutes away
by road.
Forum Mission
To provide a unique opportunity for Dandie Dinmont Terrier enthusiasts to meet at an informal gathering and have their views heard, whilst listening to others. To facilitate this, there will be no top table, no rigid agenda, the seats will be facing each other and the discussion will be delegate led with an independent Chairman.
Forum Details
Everybody is welcome. It does not matter if you are an experienced breeder of champion dogs or if you are on your very first Dandie. Indeed this meeting will be open to ANYONE with an interest in the breed, even those in other breeds, especially Terriers, will be most welcome to attend. We need to hear as many different points of view and constructive ideas as we can.
The meeting will have no power to pass any binding resolutions, but it will give everyone who attends the opportunity to speak openly and constructively about the breed we all know and love.
Programme
- 10am - 11am
Dandie Cafe
Light refreshments and quality beverages for you after your journey. - 11am - 1pm
Probably among the first questions of the day will be “What makes the breed so special to you?” and “Why is it worth bothering to save it?” We need to remember where the breed has come from, where we find ourselves today and how did we arrive here. - 1pm - 2pm
Lunch Break
Please note that there will be no official catering at the hall, but light refreshments and quality teas and coffees will be available FREE during the day from the “Dandie Café”.
Please bring your own lunch. If you can bring a little extra to share with our guests, that would be terrific and really be in the true spirit of the day. - 2pm - 5pm
topics up for discussion will relate to where does the breed go from here, what does the future hold for us, how do we address the problems facing us as a breed and how do we ensure that the breed goes forward for another 300 years? If you have an opinion, solution, idea or question please put it forward to the chairman.
Independent Chairman
I am delighted to announce that our chairman for the Forum will be Peter Eva, Chairman of the Manchester Terrier Club, a campaigner for Vulnerable Breeds, a Terrier man through and through and a good friend of the Dandie Dinmont. It will be Peter’s job to keep the meeting flowing in a good humored “Kilroy” style, to keep the ideas coming and make sure everyone gets a chance to speak.
Unable to attend?
It will still be possible for you to have some input to the forum. Do you have any questions you would like raised? - Do you have any comments to make? - Do you have a statement to be read out? - or do you just wish to pledge your good will towards the forum? - This can be done by email, fax or letter direct to Paul. At the present moment Paul is investigating if it will be possible to receive incoming calls from our absent Dandie friends on a speaker phone during the meeting - watch this space for an announcement on this soon!
Breed Clubs
This event is officially endorsed by the following breed clubs:
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club
Southern Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club
Caledonian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of Canada
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America
Independent Organisations
This event is officially endorsed by:
The Dandie Dinmont Trust
The UK Kennel Club Vulnerable Native Breeds Committee
The British & Irish Dog Breeds Preservation Trust
Local Hotels
Several people have enquired about overnight accommodation. I have made enquires and the following are near to the venue and come recommended. The Stonebridge Manor Hotel will offer a significant discount for 10 or more bookings for this event.
If we do get a number of people staying at this hotel, or in the area, then a pre-forum informal dinner could be arranged at this venue. If you book direct with Stonebridge, please mention that you are attending the Dandie Dinmont Forum.
Stonebridge Manor Hotel (dog friendly)
Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9BA
15 minutes from Baginton
44 (0) 2476 403835
£70 double/twin bed & breakfast
Chace Corus Hotel (dog friendly)
London Road, Coventry CV3 4EQ
1.3 miles from Baginton
0845 6026787
£36 per person bed & breakfast
Ashleigh Guest House (no dogs)
17 Park Road, Coventry CV1 2LH
10 minutes from Baginton
44 (0) 2476 223804
£29.50 - 49 single, twin, double bed & breakfast
There are 14 hotels within 5 miles of the venue and numerous B&Bs. Further information available from Paul.