An all-comers dog show again a highlight at the annual Arkley village fayre

Arkley’s annual village fayre attracted even more entrants than last year for its all-comers dog show – and the class for golden oldies among local canines proved especially popular.

First prize went to Tracey with Teabag, her eleven-year-old Bichon Frise.

Another old timer, Raffi, took second place – Sue’s 15-year-old Chinese crested hairless.

Katie’s nine-year-old Pomeranian Nala was awarded the rosette for third place by judge Ruth Treweeks.

Rachel Burke (right) of dog groomers Beauty Barks of Borehamwood, who organised the dog show, said the turnout for their second year at Arkley had been great.

Show volunteer and organiser Mel (left) with her eight-year-old English bull terrier Arnie, was delighted with the support they had received from residents and traders

Vicar of St Peter’s Arkley, the Reverend Cindy Kent, spent much of the afternoon behind a microphone as a show compere.

She stressed the important contribution made by the annual village fayre.

“It is a lovely event on the field at the village hall and really does bring the community of Arkley together.”

Organisers said the fayre raised “a significant sum” which will be split among community projects such as the cost of maintaining the village hall and field; providing an accessible entrance to the garden of rest at St Peter’s Church; and cost of maintaining the defibrillator installed by the Hearts of Arkley in Rockways, a cul-de-sac just off the Barnet to Arkley main road.