BENTS Garden and Home is launching a month of dog-friendly activities this weekend with its very own Mini Crufts event.

Pooches of all breeds will be strutting their stuff in the centre's very own show ring, complete with a winners' platform and a variety of prizes up for grabs.

Radio City's breakfast show host, Leanne Campbell, will be master of ceremonies.

There are seven classes open for competition across Saturday and Sunday, with a £5 entry charge.

Classes include finest senior (over nine), adult (18 months to nine), junior (six to 18 months), puppy love (under six months), rescued or rehomed dogs, extra-large breeds and fancy dress darlings.

Anyone wishing to enter should visit The Pet Place at Bents to register, as places will be limited and booking is required in advance.

On Sunday, as part of the Mini Crufts event, Bents is hosting a dog walk through Windy Bank Woods, starting at 11am.

Bartley Portrait Studios is also available throughout the weekend, offering a pet photoshoot, with all photos entered into Bents’ Mini Crufts Facebook competition.

Other dog friendly activities throughout March include:

  • Puppy Play, Wednesday, March 4 and continuing every Wednesday evening between 6pm and 7pm.
  • Dog Reiki: Sunday, March 1 between 12.30pm and 4.30pm, and Tuesday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 10th, between 5pm and 8pm.
  • Guided 5k Dog Walk: Friday March, 13 at 10am.
  • Dog Bowl Deli Masterclasses to share recipes: March 14 and 15, between 12pm and 1pm.
  • Spaniel Dog Breed Meet Up: Saturday, March 14, starting at 10am.

Visit bents.co.uk for more information.