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Skrufts (Skylark Crufts)
Skrufts is back!
After two fantastic years, we’re excited to welcome you to the return of Skrufts! Following his brilliant performance at our 2024 event, we’re thrilled to have Big Ben from BWD Metalwork back as our MC for the day.
This year, we’ve partnered with some amazing local businesses to sponsor and judge our five fun-filled classes. Prizes will be unique for each class, tailored to the sponsor, but all winners will also receive a Skylark gift card! Plus, every competitor will take home a certificate. Dogs of all ages and breeds are invited to join the fun!
We’ll be serving bacon and sausage muffins in the morning, with our wood-fired pizzas on offer from noonish. And, of course, our full drinks menu will be available all day. With stalls from The Dogs Business, RSPCA  (and possibly a few others), there’s something for both pups and humans to enjoy!
Class Entry: £3 per dog, per class.
Please provide your dog’s name, breed, and age when signing up.
Class Timings & Sponsors:
- Obedience – 11:00am
Sponsored by RSPCA - Best Trick – 11:45am
Sponsored by Rose Builders - Most Handsome Boy – 12:30pm
Sponsored by Grow Walkies (Colchester) - Prettiest Girl – 1:15pm
Sponsored by Becky’s Butchers - Waggiest Tail – 2:00pm
Sponsored by JackRabbit Brewing Co.
New This Year:
We’re introducing a special class: Dog of the Day, judged by our wonderful MC Big Ben from BWD Metalwork. Sponsored by The Dogs Business, all dogs will be entered into this class, with the winner announced at 3:00 PM.
Boring T’s & C’s:
- £3.00 entry per dog, per class.
- Dogs must be kept on leads at all times, except when performing a specific trick in the show arena.
- The judges’ decision is final.
- Entries are non-refundable.
- The event runs from 11am to 3pm, but we’ll be open from 9am.
We can’t wait to see you and your furry friends at Skrufts 2025!
Skrufts (Skylark Crufts)
March 8, 2025Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pmVenue Google Map Link:
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“Fantastic hosts, excellent food & drink and a beautiful view. Have visited a number of times now and the laid back vibe here is the perfect fit for the view of the sun setting over the vineyard… achingly pretty! Whether you’re having a romantic meal or a family day out, Matt and his team will make sure you’re well looked after. Also, local beer doesn’t get much more local than this!!"
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Bethany Holmes via Google Reviews
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“A beautiful afternoon wine tasting. This place is a beautiful hidden gem and I can’t believe I have only just discovered it! Wine tasting accompanied by a delicious ploughman’s lunch. The farm shop has a lovely selection of local produce, ice cream, homemade cakes, pasta etc as well as cute stuff for the home. This place is absolutely perfect for a girly day out or a date day. Everything about it is wonderful and I shall definitely return"
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The Farm Shop & Terrace will be CLOSED from Midday on Friday 8th November for a private event. Sorry for any inconvenience. We'll be back open as usual at 9am on Saturday.Â
Christmas hampers are now available to order, for free collection or delivery in December
Mon 23rd-Tues 24th 10am-4pm, Xmas day & Boxing day CLOSED, Fri 27th-Tues 31st 10am-4pm, Weds 1st CLOSED
We have a change to our usual opening hours this weekend, as follows; Fri 3rd Jan 9am-6pm, Sat 4th Jan 9am-6pm & Sun 5th Jan 9am-5pm.