Past Events
Fun Dog Show & Family Fete - 22 May, 2011
Hosted by Alzheimer's Society - very windy but great fun!
[ See the photos ]
Danger Belt III - 10 April, 2011
Good fun. Blue skies. Happy dogs. [ See the photos ]
Rollestone - 27 March, 2011
Nice weather and an enjoyable walk follwed by coffee and cake! [ Photos coming soon ]
Tinsel Walk - 19 December, 2010
Due to impassable roads only 5 crazy people and 2 dogs made it out to Rollestone for the Tinsel Walk this year. Jules: "...bitterly cold wind and hard going underfoot, but fun!" Matt: "Driving here in this is for young, adventurous person like myself but may be a bit different for others."
Tinsel Walk 2010 at sub-zero. Photo by Jules.
Brigmerston Field Walk - 21 November, 2010
Good fun had by all, despite freezing temperatures. 15 dogs - Brandon, Jerry-Lee, Storm, Lexi, Jae, Heidi, Joe, Lily, Kea, Lulu, Henry, Millie, Shammy, Molly and Molly. The walk was followed by Tracy's sausage casserole. Yum!
Pepperbox Hill - 26 September, 2010
The day was enjoyed by 23 people, including 5 month old Jack who survived the walk in his push-chair. This was a pleasant walk followed by Jon’s great cooking – a dish called ‘panhaggerty’ (inclusive of a blow torch to melt the cheese!)
More photos can be found in the photo gallery.
The troops: Stig, Stacie, Tyler, Murphy, Storm, Shammy, Riley, Lexi, Chad, Meeka and Molly.
Shrewton & District Dog Club Show 2010
Once again, a successful show with fine weather, keen competitors and lots of money raised for charity. [ See the photos ]
Perham Down - 29 August, 2010
A very steep hill and beautiful views... [ See the photos ]
Weyhill Dog Show - 21 August, 2010
Despite rain and grey skies, the show went on and we all had fun! [ See the photos ]
Martin Down - 15 August, 2010
Great scenery on this walk... [ See the photos ]
Salisbury Dogs Trust Open Day - 1 August, 2010
This show, once again, proved well worth the small entrance fee. [ See the photos ]
Dumbell Copse - 30 July, 2010
An enjoyable walk - 16 dogs, 23 handlers. The dogs attending: Kea, Alfie, Jasper, Storm, Jess, Spot, Mudley, Dave, Poppy, Tyrone, Shammy, Brandon, Remy, another Poppy, Jae and Jess.
As the light faded on this eveing walk, most (but not all) of our dogs managed to squeeze into a group photo.
The Kiwi - 20 June, 2010
Under blue skies we walked up to the Bulford Kiwi and then took a circular route back to camp to enjoy a strawberry and cream tea. [ See the photos ]
Copehill Down - 30 May, 2010
A lovely setting for a walk and picnic... [ See the photos ]
Rollestone - 16 May, 2010
With red flags to one side, sheep nearby, ominous rain clouds above and deer in the woods, we managed a really pleasant and relaxed walk. [ See the photos ]
Dumbell Copse - 2 May, 2010
Absolutely not a drop of rain!!! [ See the photos ]
Salisbury Plain West - 18 April, 2010
This was a good route for the wonderful weather. We climbed up Pear Tree Hill for some great views. The food was pretty good too! [ See the photos ]
Victory Cross - 27 March, 2010
Between sunshine and rain clouds we managed to stay partially dry on a fun walk. [ See the photos ]
Grovely Wood - 21 February, 2010
A very muddy, but fun walk - 20 dogs and 22 handlers. The walk was followed by Jon's delicious home-made ham hock and split pea soup.
Tinsel Walk - 20 December, 2009
This years Tinsel Walk was enjoyed by 20 dogs and 23 people, including Santa Claus! [ See the photos ]
Danger Belt II - 6 December, 2009
A little bit of sunshine, a little bit of cloud, 19 dogs and 24 people walked along the Bulford Firing Ranges without incident to return to camp for a large chicken stew (thanks Rose) and apple crumble followed by Tony's birthday cake. [ See the photos ]
Rollestone - 15 November, 2009
The sun came out for us at Rollestone (19 people and 16 dogs) and everyone, and especially dogs, seemed to enjoy themselves. Back at camp we heated up soup followed by dessert with hot custard. [ See the photos ]
Grovely Wood - 25 October, 2009
Everyone enjoyed the Autumn colours and sunshine. Several were not up to the walk (recovering from illness/injury) and stayed behind in camp, and including the photographer. However, Ann-Marie led everyone else on a tour of the woods. [ more ]
Victory Cross Walk - 11 October, 2009
The rain continued throughout the walk (20 people and 17 dogs), but later cleared to sunshine for our picnic. Unfortunately, the rain made photography impossible and there is no record of the splashing time we had!
Martin Down - September 27, 2009
A good walk - Autumn sunshine, beautiful scenery and lots of laughs... [ See the photos ]
Shrewton & District Dog Club Show 2009
Held at the rec ground in Shrewton, this annual show attracted lots of happy dogs and people...
Paws in the Park - 12/13 September, 2009
Held at Hop Farm, Kent, this show was worth the drive. [ See the photos ]
Brigmerston Field Walk - 6 September
22 dogs, fun walk, no rain, good food, hostile natives...
[ See the photos ]
Weyhill Dog Show - 5 September, 2009
In support of retired greyhounds...an enjoyable afternoon.
[ See the photos ]
Dumbell Copse II - 23 August, 2009
Great weather, a fun walk and good food... [ See the photos ]
Pepperbox Hill - 9 August, 2009
What fabulous weather we had!!! [ See the photos ]
Dogs Trust Open Day - 2 August, 2009
This event drew a huge crowd and was great fun for everyone. [ See the photos ]
The Danger Belt Walk - 26 July, 2009
Along the firing ranges on the Bulford/Tidworth road, 22 people and 23 dogs hurried ahead of the rain showers for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon walk. [ See the photos ]
Grovely Wood Cream Tea - 12 July, 2009
15 dogs had a lovely muddy walk at Grovely Wood on Sunday 12. [ See the photos ]
Dumbell Copse Walk - 28 June, 2009
A very hot and humid walk for all the dogs and people that attended – but great fun, with a fantastic cook-up at the end. [ See the photos ]
Paws in the Park - 20/21 June, 2009
Paws in the Park, at Broadlands (near Romsey, Hampshire) was a must-go for anyone who loves dogs. The sheer size of the event was reason enough. There was something for everyone.
[ See the photos ]
Bowood Dog Show & Country Fair - 7 June, 2009
Held in the grounds of Bowood House near Calne, this country fair has an area of the show ground dedicated entirely to dogs called Canine Corner. [ See the photos ]
West Winterslow - 6 June, 2009
We dodged the rain showers and even glimpsed the sun for a while during a lovely walk in the fields surrounding West Winterslow. [ See the photos ]
Rollestone - 17 May, 2009
Through sheets of rain and high winds 12 crazy people and 11 dogs braved Salisbury Plain on this Sunday afternoon. After the walk we found shelter under a copse of pine trees where we prepared hot dogs and gulped down mugs of tea and coffee.
Grovely Woods Again – 18 April, 2009
Starting from our normal meeting point on the Wilton side of Grovely Wood, we had fine weather and a long enjoyable walk through woods and bluebells followed by afternoon tea.
[ See the photos ]
Pepperbox Hill - 4 April, 2009
The walk from Pepperbox Hill was well worthwhile, with lots of sunshine and a scenic route. In all, we had ten dogs with us... [ See the photos ]
Rollestone - 22 February, 2009
WAGS held a walk on Salisbury Plain at Rollestone attended by 12 dogs and followed by hot soup and hot drinks.
Tinsel Walk - 20 December, 2008
Henry the Boxer and Toby the Spaniel joined Max, Storm, Frankie, Bailey, Kea, JD, Molly and Brandon (GSDs) for a Tinsel Walk on Salisbury Plain. [ See the photos ]
Grovely Wood Walk - 6 December, 2008
WAGS hosted an ‘open to all breeds’ walk in Grovely Wood near Wilton. [ See the photos ]
Salisbury Plain, Rollestone II - 15 November, 2008
This was an ‘open to all breeds’ walk on Salisbury Plain at Rollestone. [ See the photos ]
Shrewton & District Dog Club Show 2008
Led by Stan Browning, the Shrewton & District Dog Training Club (SDTC) held its annual Companion Dog Show on Sunday 28 September. [ See the photos ]
Beach Walk - Dorset Coast - 21 September 2008
For the first day of Autumn WAGS organised an afternoon beach walk (Dorset coast). We managed to provide packed lunches and perfect sunny weather!
Martin Down Reconnaissance - 7 September, 2008
The rain stayed away on Sunday during a reconnaissance of Martin Down National Nature Reserve. [ See the photos ]
Grovely Wood Walk - 17 August, 2008
Sunday, 17 August. The rain held off just long enough for us to have a lovely muddy walk in Grovely Woods, a former Royal Forest near Wilton. [ See the photos ]
Salisbury Dogs Trust Open Day, 2008
Sunday 3 August, Dogs Trust Salisbury held its annual Open Day and Fun Dog Show. [ See the photos ]
Tilshead Camp Barbeque 2008 – All Breeds
WAGS held its first Open Walk on Salisbury Plain. The walk was followed by a barbeque at the Tilshead Army Cadet Force Training Camp. [ See the photos ]
Salisbury Plain, Rollestone - 22 June, 2008
15 GSDs and 21 people enjoyed high winds, monster mud puddles and eggs and bacon during a recent WAGS walk on Salisbury Plain between Shrewton and Larkhill. [ See the photos ]
Woodland Walk - 7 June, 2008
It didn’t rain. In fact, the sun shone most of the afternoon as we walked near Warminster in a heavily wooded area of Lord Bath’s estate. The previous rains had left some lovely puddles for the dogs and they had a great time. [ See the photos ]
Amesbury Carnival and show - Saturday, 31 May 2008
The sun shone on Saturday 31 May when Amesbury held its annual carnival and show. Appearing first, at 12pm, was the Shrewton and District Dog Display Team. [ See the photos ]
Tilshead Camp Picnic - Saturday, 24 May 2008
WAGS was offered the use of some of the facilities at Tilshead Army Cadet Force Training Camp on the A360 between Tilshead and Shrewton. The Camp is situated on the Salisbury Plain with good walking routes across open country in all directions. [ See the photos ]
The Great Paw Trek 2008 - 18 May
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is hosting its 17th Great Paw Trek at Longleat. It is appealing to hundreds of dogs and their owners from across the county to sign-up to join the fundraising stride for charity. [ See the photos ]
Preparing to launch
Prior to the WAGS Club launch, a small group of us met regularly to try out various walks. Our mission was to find walks that were both interesting for people and suitable for dogs. Ali and Tracy did most of the reconnaissance for these walks, while the hot and cold food was organised by Rose and Tracy. We certainly had a good time and a lot of laughs on these exploratory expeditions, and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed it. [ See the photos ]
