On Sunday the 28th November 2010 , Cavy Corner (and loyal companions) battled their way through the first onset of snow to Hatfield Woodhouse Village Hall to hold its winter festival fun day.
This is one of the many fundraisers which the sanctuary organise during the year to help the little guinea-pigs they rescue.
The day started at eleven in the morning, but the volunteers began working several hours earlier to set up the beautiful raffle and tombola prizes and to make the piggies comfortable. Cavy Corner Guinea-Pig Sanctuary is possibly unique in what it does because it is completely volunteer run, and relies solely on such charity events to secure a happy life for their guinea-pigs.
During the day, a selection of guinea goodies were available, as well as a large array of piggy merchandise from badges to mugs to home-made Christmas cards.
At midday, the guinea-pigs - and other small, furry animals brought by visitors to the event were entered for competitions such as ‘The Prettiest Pig’ and ‘The Fastest Eater’ (which is always rather thrilling) and ‘Guinea The Judges Would Most Like To Take Home’. The ‘Best In Show’ was awarded to two beautiful guinea-pigs, George and Libby, and a star arrived when a gigantic grey bunny rabbit, in an appropriately rabbit-sized lead and harness, was lead into the hall.
Aside from the competitions, guinea-pigs could also get free mini health checks, and visitors were welcomed to cuddle a Cavy Corner pig to their heart’s content in between the games, activities, raffles and munching cream teas from the brilliantly supervised café.
Cavy Corner is delighted with the support shown by all the people who visited the fun day, known or not, and the money they were able to raise for the sanctuary. Funds will go solely towards the guinea-pigs’ food, shavings and housing, vets fees etc The charity is known for its love for guinea-pigs and enthusiasm to help them and give them a good home, and we are hoping for many more successful Fun Days to fill our weekends with the delights of small, sweet and talkative animals.
Written by Karis Lambert, student of Hall Cross School, aged 16 years
Cavy Corner Volunteer Reporter
There were 2 groups of Show entries on the day - Guineas known to Cavy Corner ( Volunteers & friends guineas plus ex Cavy Corner resident piggies) in one group and a completely seperate group of entries for the public. This was to make sure that everyone could feel free to enter without any bias or favouritism.
This is one of the many fundraisers which the sanctuary organise during the year to help the little guinea-pigs they rescue.
The day started at eleven in the morning, but the volunteers began working several hours earlier to set up the beautiful raffle and tombola prizes and to make the piggies comfortable. Cavy Corner Guinea-Pig Sanctuary is possibly unique in what it does because it is completely volunteer run, and relies solely on such charity events to secure a happy life for their guinea-pigs.
During the day, a selection of guinea goodies were available, as well as a large array of piggy merchandise from badges to mugs to home-made Christmas cards.
At midday, the guinea-pigs - and other small, furry animals brought by visitors to the event were entered for competitions such as ‘The Prettiest Pig’ and ‘The Fastest Eater’ (which is always rather thrilling) and ‘Guinea The Judges Would Most Like To Take Home’. The ‘Best In Show’ was awarded to two beautiful guinea-pigs, George and Libby, and a star arrived when a gigantic grey bunny rabbit, in an appropriately rabbit-sized lead and harness, was lead into the hall.
Aside from the competitions, guinea-pigs could also get free mini health checks, and visitors were welcomed to cuddle a Cavy Corner pig to their heart’s content in between the games, activities, raffles and munching cream teas from the brilliantly supervised café.
Cavy Corner is delighted with the support shown by all the people who visited the fun day, known or not, and the money they were able to raise for the sanctuary. Funds will go solely towards the guinea-pigs’ food, shavings and housing, vets fees etc The charity is known for its love for guinea-pigs and enthusiasm to help them and give them a good home, and we are hoping for many more successful Fun Days to fill our weekends with the delights of small, sweet and talkative animals.
Written by Karis Lambert, student of Hall Cross School, aged 16 years
Cavy Corner Volunteer Reporter
There were 2 groups of Show entries on the day - Guineas known to Cavy Corner ( Volunteers & friends guineas plus ex Cavy Corner resident piggies) in one group and a completely seperate group of entries for the public. This was to make sure that everyone could feel free to enter without any bias or favouritism.
And The Winners Are:
Gorgeous Guinea (known to Cavy Corner)
3rd Lettie (Eddie & Sue )
2nd Smokey (Savannah Hickman)
1st Cupcake (Mark Harrison)
Special: Shortcake (Jessica Farmer)
Gorgeous Guinea (public)
3rd Smudge
2nd Poppy
1st Patricia (Kaye Walker, Dunsville)
Beautiful Bunny
3rd Fudge
2nd Frank
1st Millie (Ava Sylvester, Grimsby)
Special: Bob
Healthy Pet
Tilly
Happiest Hamster
Chequers (Barbara Jukes, Moorends)
Perfect Pet
Bob
Handsome Boar (public)
1st Ollie (Helen Foster, Scawsby)
Handsome Boar (known to C. C.)
3rd Noah ( Ellie Lowther)
2nd Hector ( Savannah Hickman)
1st George ( Eddie and Sue)
Cutest Couple (public)
3rd Tango, Caramel
2nd Biscuit, Daisy
1st Timmy, Dexter, Smudge (Tracey Baker, Armthorpe)
Prettiest Pig (public)
3rd Patricia
2nd Caramel
1st Daisy (Alex Young, Morens)
Cutest Couple (known to C. C.)
3rd Lottie, & Myrtle ( Jasmine Shaw)
2nd Daisy, Misty ( Eddie & Sue)
1st Archie, Pickle (Debbie Postles, North Hampton)
Fastest Eating (public)
1st Poppy
2nd Dot
3rd Biscuit
Prettiest Pig (known to C. C.)
1st Noah (Ellie Lowther)
2nd Shortcake (Jessica Farmer)
Long-haired Lovelies
Libby (Bob’s details)
Beautiful Baby
3rd Daisy
3rd Lettie (Eddie & Sue )
2nd Smokey (Savannah Hickman)
1st Cupcake (Mark Harrison)
Special: Shortcake (Jessica Farmer)
Gorgeous Guinea (public)
3rd Smudge
2nd Poppy
1st Patricia (Kaye Walker, Dunsville)
Beautiful Bunny
3rd Fudge
2nd Frank
1st Millie (Ava Sylvester, Grimsby)
Special: Bob
Healthy Pet
Tilly
Happiest Hamster
Chequers (Barbara Jukes, Moorends)
Perfect Pet
Bob
Handsome Boar (public)
1st Ollie (Helen Foster, Scawsby)
Handsome Boar (known to C. C.)
3rd Noah ( Ellie Lowther)
2nd Hector ( Savannah Hickman)
1st George ( Eddie and Sue)
Cutest Couple (public)
3rd Tango, Caramel
2nd Biscuit, Daisy
1st Timmy, Dexter, Smudge (Tracey Baker, Armthorpe)
Prettiest Pig (public)
3rd Patricia
2nd Caramel
1st Daisy (Alex Young, Morens)
Cutest Couple (known to C. C.)
3rd Lottie, & Myrtle ( Jasmine Shaw)
2nd Daisy, Misty ( Eddie & Sue)
1st Archie, Pickle (Debbie Postles, North Hampton)
Fastest Eating (public)
1st Poppy
2nd Dot
3rd Biscuit
Prettiest Pig (known to C. C.)
1st Noah (Ellie Lowther)
2nd Shortcake (Jessica Farmer)
Long-haired Lovelies
Libby (Bob’s details)
Beautiful Baby
3rd Daisy
2nd Timmy
1st Danni (Morgan Leah, Rossington)
Fastest Eating (C. C.)
JOINT: Myrtle, Lottie, Noah.
Best Coat (C. C.)
Squeak (Lindsay O’Connor, Scunthorpe)
Funkiest Hair Style (all)
3rd Juma
2nd Patricia 1st Rosie
The Guinea the Judges Would Most Like To Take Home
2nd Patricia
1st Dindy Pig (Mark Harrison, Chesterfield)
Best In Show
2nd George
1st Libby (Bob’s details)
