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Teddy Bears' Picnic: The Chantry Bear joins children in the Chantry Centre.

WAGGY tails and wet noses took centre stage at a day of events celebrating man's best friend on Saturday.

A Dog Fun Day organised by Test Valley Borough Council gave owners a chance to find out more about their four-legged companions at the Phoenix Centre.

Prospective owners and doggy devotees were able to speak to representatives from the RSPCA and the Dog's Trust mobile re-homing unit, and got expert advice on how to feed dogs healthily and encourage good behaviour, as well as tips on good grooming and micro-chipping.

The event also hosted a have a go' agility course and a canine treasure hunt.

A traditional fete with a coconut shy, candyfloss and a book stall gave Andover Day Services a £1,060 boost on Saturday.

Held at the group's East Portway base, the event was held to raise cash to update and improve its sensory room.

After taking in the stalls selling crafts, bric-a-brac and cakes, visitors could relax by getting a foot massage or learning about aromatherapy.

Manager Tracey Carus said: "We did very well to raise that amount. The money will hopefully help us bring the sensory room up-to-date."

Shoppers stepped into a teddy bears' picnic at the Chantry Centre in Andover on Saturday, held as part of the centre's Flavour of the Month event.

Celebrating some of the most well-loved aspects of the English summer - picnicking, seasonal fruit puddings and cool drinks - the event also included demonstrations, tastings and displays.

Chantry Bear' showed shoppers exactly how to make the uniquely English Eton Mess' using ingredients from the supermarket - while children were given the chance to show off their own teddy bears.

With the Olympics just a few weeks away Zouch Primary School in Tidworth decided to take the games as the main theme for its annual summer fete. Children in each year class chose a country to support and took part in an Olympic-style parade dressed appropriately as they entered the main display ring.

Year 1 had expert coaching from Jamaican Cherrie Mills who had treated them to some genuine Caribbean dishes and led them into the parade ring where they sang Yellow Bird'.

5:03pm Tuesday 8th July 2008

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