We are lucky enough to have a village green so you can imagine all the fetes and shows we get. A few years ago the dog show was re-instated so I entered Dill who was a pup then...a glorious bundle of blond fluff with a huge smile & a very waggy tail ( how we chose him...for his wag )

He didn't win a thing ...not a sausage ! Huh.

The following year I was asked if I'd help on the organising team. I hate being on committees but I offered to do the refreshments. I didn't mind helping as all proceeds were going to the building fund for our much needed community centre. Wee man was still at primary school so I rounded up all the cake making mums ( I'm not one ) and all my elderly neighbours to get baking...we got heaps !

I made little badges with the above logo ( wouldn't believe I went to art college would you ? ) and asked a few close friends to help on the day.

The organisers were having trouble finding a " celebrity " ( oh how I hate what this has become ) to open the show, so I emailed them and suggested getting someone to dress up in a Snoopy costume. I got a curt reply " Let's not get Snoopy, Honestly Penny. "

That week I wanted to get the lounge carpet cleaned ( pongy from dog ) and rang a number in a local advertiser. The woman who answered had such a familiar voice I knew it had to be a former BBC south weather girl turned radio presenter for radio Solent - the channel I listen to. We got chatting ( the carpet business is her husband's ) and I found myself asking her if she would open the dog show ! She said she'd be delighted to & she'd bring her son.

I emailed the organisers and said, " how about *** ? " Boy, did I earn some brownie points !

The show was a huge success and the BBC weather girl really charming.

Just shows..you don't get nowt unless you ask !