Jen

I first posted the line about our claim to fame and I probably shouldn't have used the word claim - as yes, we have better claims to fame. For actual fame around the world though, I think the dog has it.

Lack of accommodation shouldn't put anyone off though, Bedlington is an easy day trip from Newcastle though the fact that the only way to get here by public transport is by bus rather than train makes that less obvious to visitors.

And I'm sorry to say that Beddies are not that common ....we have the ONLY one where we live....I've only seen 2 "in the street" in 10 years...the first I had to travel to Ludlow last yr to see!

The lack of easily found timetable info just made it too hard for me Which was why I decided to wait until my hubby can travel with me to England. Hopefully next yr

so would most of the middle east and africa!

B<$$@ them....I'm decended from english stock...I have priority call

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OMG....that's NOT cold...that's FREEZING!! It was 39 celcius here yesterday....I'll share some heat with you if you share some cold...we should be able to get it livable that way

I'd love a one-way ticket to the UK...a years accomodation & a Max Mara coat!

Failing that, some cool weather, (it was 39 celcius yerterday) the kids home and someone else to cook the chook!!! (that's a chicken to everyone else...lol)

Could I interest you in an @bedlington.co.uk email address? Only £5 per year

Just kidding, free to qualifying members..... Soon.

I think I could do that

Incorporating a Bedlington terrier show into a summer fair is a great idea, as you say it may bring in valuable custom from overseas visitors (Bedlington terrier owners) but would the accommodation i.e. bed and breakfast or hotel be available.

Not living in Bedlington anymore I don't know what the situation is with regards to accommodation but doing a web search the only one it turns up is the Swan at Chopington , just a thought.

There has to be more accomodation.....perhaps within a 10 mile radius???? Actually one of the reasons I didn't make it to Beddlington last May/June (2008) was the accom situation....and I don't drive either which just made it more inaccessable for me

Perhaps if this did go ahead it might help people to add to their income or make a new income stream by opening a B&B or three??????

If the Summer Fair is to be reborn then I think we should arrange for a Bedlington Terrier show to form a part of it. It could be arranged in conjunction with the numerous Bedlington Terrier clubs nationally and if done properly and on a regular basis I'm sure it would attract some of the nuttier dog owners from overseas too.

Sounds like a FABULOUS idea to me! And we over-seas Beddie owners are not nutty thanks...just a little excentric at times

And if your "only" claim to fame is this wonderful little dog then I'd exploit it for all its worth

Great pics...thanks for sharing

We have an Audi s4 cabriolet The only other car I'd consider is the Audi R8 with the Gallardo motor! Can't wait for it come to Oz!!

Jen