Our final event for 2023 is our Ribbon Parade / Games / Santa flyby – we would love to see you there for a BBQ, Raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 26th November [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.00–10.20, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $10.00. Christmas Cake and Bubbles for Adults.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available for sale – bring some cash
Raffle A lovely Labrador fleece blanket $5.00 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20.00
Club Calendars $10.00 – we are running out so please put your order in

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Gay Meredith
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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	Our final event for 2022 is our Ribbon Parade / Games / Santa flyby – we would love to see you there for a BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 27th November [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.00–10.20, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $10.00. Christmas Cake and Bubbles for Adults.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available for sale
Raffle & merchandise Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Elaine Feng
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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	The committee look forward to seeing you all – santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 29th November [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.15–10.30, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $10.00.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Raffle & merchandise Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Nicole Harrison
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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	The committee look forward to seeing you all – santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 15th December [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.15–10.30, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $5.00.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Raffle & merchandise Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Sandi Meads
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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On Saturday 17th August the Labrador Club will challenge the Golden Retriever Club in retaining the Shield. This is a Match Day Ribbon parade with the Golden Retrievers. See flyer for full details about this fun match day.

Attention New Members: For those wishing to learn how to show their dog we will be having a quick Novice Handler Class before the Ribbon Parade

On completion of both the Lab and Goldies Ribbon Parades a match judge will arrive and judge the match off between the two breeds… This is a fun match with lots of fun rivalry between the two clubs.

Date 17th August[ Saturday ]
Time Entries from 12.45pm, $5.00 per class. Judging starts 1.30pm
Where Inddors at Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Junior Handler (free) 12yrs and under 17 years of age on day of show
Child Handler (free) 7yrs and under 12 years of age on day of show
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Awesome Raffle Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Jill Brooker

	The committee look forward to seeing you all – santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 9th December [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.15–10.30, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $5.00.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Raffle & merchandise Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Meg Hamilton
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs.  We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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See next bulletin for photos of this great day – below are a few extras that were taken

	This is our last function of the year and the committee would love to see you all!!! santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. See Flyer for full details

Date 3rd December [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.15–10.30, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father ChristmasThose with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $5.00.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Raffle & merchandise There will be a raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade ***
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups, old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs.

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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	4th December [Sunday] NZKC grounds Ardmore This is our last function of the year and the committee would love to see you all!!! santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. See Flyer

Date 4th December [ Sunday]
Time Entries from 2.00pm games 2.00 – 2.45 ribbon parade 3.00
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign . We will be on the obedience grounds.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90] from 2.00 till 2.45
Father Christmas Those with children may want to put a gift, clearly labelled and worth max $10.00.  Please put in Santa sack at entry table
Food & Drink There will be a sausage sizzle, Christmas cake and bubbles
Raffle & merchandise There will be a raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale – the few remaining thermal mugs, handbooks, and other items. They make great Christmas presents.

*** Ribbon Parade ***
“How to show your Labrador” prior to the ribbon parade, followed by the show proper. The event is open to all Labradors, young pups, old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs.

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

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	6th December [Sunday] NZKC grounds Ardmore This is our last function of the year and the committee would love to see you all!!! santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. See Flyer

When 6th December [ Sunday] entries from 9.45 games at 10.30 ribbon parade 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign . We will be on the obedience grounds.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90] from 10.30 till 11.00
Father Christmas Those with children may want to put a gift, clearly labelled and worth max $5.00 in Santas sack [ give to a Committee person]
Lunch There will be a BBQ [ plus cake and coffee]
Raffles and merchandise There will be raffles and on sale we will have our fantastic thermal mugs, handbooks, and other items. They make great Christmas presents.

*** Ribbon Parade ***
“How to show your Labrador” at eleven, followed by the show proper. All Labradors are eligible to enter. This is more casual than the formal breed show and allowed a number of people less familiar with the show ring, to give showing a go. If you would like to read about showing go to page 70 in your handbook — all will be explained.

Below are some photos taken from last years event

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