Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin

BARKING MAD FOR CHRISTMAS

- BRIANNA MORRIS-GRANT brianna.morris-grant@news.com.au

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas for the cavalier owners of the Gold Coast.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue is hosting its annual “Cavaliers Christmas in July” picnic at Miami this weekend.

The charity event, raising funds so the Queensland body can continue its work, will feature raffle prizes, a barbecue lunch and dog competitio­ns, including fancy dress and best trick.

Secretary Jean Marashlian said the picnic was for celebratin­g the breed and raising funds so the organisati­on could pay medical bills and organise foster carers.

“The reason we do it in July is because increasing­ly we found December was too hot,” she said.

“A couple of years ago I thought why don’t we just move it, it’s better for cavaliers because they’re dogs that don’t seem to enjoy hot weather.”

The picnic is open to anyone, whether they have their own cavalier with them or not.

“One year we had a couple who had a cavalier but didn’t know about it, so they arrived at the park and couldn’t believe there were 60 cavaliers in all shapes and sizes,” Ms Marashlian said.

“If people would just like to come along and enjoy the day, we would love them to.”

The Cavaliers Christmas in July is on tomorrow in Pizzey Park, Miami, from 10am-2pm.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children over 10.

Experience Japan

WHERE: 6.30-10pm today and tomorrow, The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach CONTACT: 04 3861 7934 COST: $109+

Bottomless Brunch for Wildcare

WHERE: 10.30am-1pm tomorrow, Greendays Restaurant & Bar, 8/6 Ashmore Rd, Bundall CONTACT: 07 5592 4466 COST: $50

GC Bride Top 25 Showcase

WHERE: 12-4pm tomorrow, SkyPoint Australia, Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise CONTACT: 04 3795 4830 COST: $5

Conscious Kids – Cacao Ceremony & Yoga

WHERE: 10am-12pm tomorrow, 6 Border Dr, Currumbin

 ?? Picture: TIM MARSDEN ?? Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Queensland’s Joan Gower and dogs Sirah and Gordon get into the festive spirit for Christmas in July celebratio­ns.
Picture: TIM MARSDEN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Queensland’s Joan Gower and dogs Sirah and Gordon get into the festive spirit for Christmas in July celebratio­ns.

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