Missed opportunities...

I love a spot of Dickens as much as anyone and really enjoyed BBC's recent "Dickensian" with its fine cast and atmosphere......but I was so looking forward to seeing the bull terrier. This lovely dog featured in only 2 episodes of the 21 and then only briefly. Bill Sykes, it seems, usually left him at home.  Surely, they could have had it knocking over the bins in a back street, lapping beer in the alehouse, scuttling along gloomy Victorian thoroughfares - in fact a sighting in most episodes would have cheered the entire production along admirably. Even heavy snoring, a good street clearing bark or warning growl in the background would have done.

Happy New Year!

Favourites Ruby and Spike enjoying those scenty and tickling festive branches........

A sweet dog for Christmas.....

Marzipan terriers all round!

Christmas party...

 Looks like it's well under way already!

Just bull terriers....... and the odd cat.

10 days in and no sign of presents, angels, christmas trees, holly wreaths, robins, snowmen - not even a chocolate............

A Christmas Visitor..

A distant relative has called by for Christmas...

Advent....

Here's a view of the splendid premises that is the home of the club. Part gentleman's residence, part wishful thinking but a great place for a party.

Looks like it's already well underway on the top floor.....