Unity Dogs

So, I know I already posted about Unity Day, but I felt this needed to be in it's own post. There was a DOG SHOW. Yes, yours truly went to a dog show and it was glorious, dear friends. The show was open to everyone to enter and all dogs got a rosette and bag of treats just for taking part. The winner was chosen by a raffle ticket game at the end. Have a look at some of the amazing dogs I got to see! There's even a 4 month old beagle puppy and a THREE LEGGED JRT. I was in my element. I only wish I'd taken Alf with me and entered it, his play dead trick would have knocked the judges for six! Next year, Alf, next year.

Yep, this dog is balancing a treat on his nose.

PUPPIES PLAYING!!!!

This dog was also called Alf!

Unity Day / Unity Gardens

Last weekend I was asked to photograph at Unity Gardens, which is an event set up by a community group in Hyde Park in Leeds. It was a part of the larger annual Unity Day festival which I have attended every year since I moved to Leeds, so I was really chuffed to actually be a part of it this year instead of just a visitor!The whole day was fantastic and there was such a lovely, laid back atmosphere about the whole day. I believe the Unity Gardens group had received some funding to complete their project for this year, and they really went to town with it! There were loads of activities to do including face painting, glass lantern painting, make-your-own hanging baskets and window boxes, face painting, a messy paint area, puppet making and a puppet theatre, plus loads of games and toys to play with: all for FREE. Hundreds of people came through the Unity Gardens and each one left with goodies and a huge smile on their face! 

I thought I'd share a few of my favourite photographs from the event. You can see more on the official website and facebook page. 

Is this the coolest kid ever? I reckon so!