Dogs flocked with their humans to the Ludlow Rotary Club Dog Day which upheld its reputation as a fun-packed day for its tenth anniversary year.

The weather certainly cooperated for the annual summer event as more than 2,000 people and countless dogs gathered at Stokesay Court, just north of Ludlow, on July 28.

Various lively dog competitions ranged from scruffiest mutt and waggiest tail to best rescue dog and fastest biscuit catcher, finally culminating in best in show.

With have-a-go activities such as dog agility, flyball and dog scurry, dogs from across the area had the opportunity to showcase their skills and have a day of busy entertainment with their families in the sun which shone down on the picturesque venue.

(Image: Barry Forester)

A series of demonstrations throughout the day included the Paws for Thought Display Team, the Bliss Gate Dog Obedience Team, All Positive Dog Services with hoopers, loose lead, learn a trick and scent training, and Paws of Parham demonstrating dog agility training.

While the dogs were kept happy, plenty of stalls enjoyed by the whole family selling dog and country-related goods, as well as food stalls, the drinks bar, and the much-loved tea tent bringing quality human sustenance to make the most of the exciting day.

The quantity raised from this year’s event will raise the amount the club has poured into supporting local charities and community organisations from the annual event over the years to a total of over £140,000.

Thrilled with the day’s success, club president Robert Hodge said: “We are enormously grateful to all those members of the public who came along and helped to make this event such a financial success in support of our chosen charities.

"Special thanks go to our generous host, Caroline Magnus, for allowing us to use the beautiful grounds of Stokesay Court. We are also grateful to all our sponsors this year, in particular the Sinclair Group, Brightwells, the Vertu Group and Teme Veterinary Practice, without whose generous support we would have been unable to undertake an event of this scale.”