What my two chosen events are and what do they do

Crufts is an annual international championship breed show for dogs. The event is hosted by the Kennel Club which is a governing body for pedigree dogs in the U.K who's main objective is to promote in every way, the general improvement of dogs.

The event is held annually in the month of March at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England and last for four days.

The 2010 crufts exhibition will be held on 11-14th March 2010.

Crufts is the largest international dog show in the world as is declared by the Guinness World Records.

Crufts consists of various competitions occurring at the same time such as Agility where dogs will be able to compete in an assault course. But the main competition is to win the Best in Show Award which is considered to be the highest award achievable by a dog and its owner throughout the world.

Because Crufts is run throughout four days to the build up on the last day of Best In Show, Crufts provides different days for different breed categories to compete.

This year the following breeds are on the following days:

• Thursday: Working and Pastoral


• Friday:Terrier and Hound


• Saturday:Toy and Utility


• Sunday: Gundog

As well as visitor's just going to watch dogs in different competitions, Visitors can also experience over hundreds of trade stands offering everything that you and your canine could possibly want and is the place to check out all the latest trends and fashion for your two and four legged friends.

Are you wanting a pet dog? But don't know which breed to decide from then Crufts provides a Discover Dogs area where the general public can see, meet and discover over 200 breeds of pedigree dogs. Here you will be able to gain first hand advice on looking after, training, grooming and finding out if that type of dog is perfect for you!.

Tickets prices for Crufts for this year are:

Adult - £13
Child (5 -15) - £9
Student/Senior Citizen/Registered Disabled - £9
4 day Adult ticket - £46
Best in Show - ranges from £17 - £25

Here is a video of an interview with Clare Balding a famous Crufts presenter which gives viewers an insight of a sample of what Crufts is like on the day:



Babyshambles are an English Indie Rock band who were established in 2003 in London, The band were formed by Pete Doherty when he had a break from his former band The libertines. But Pete Doherty's main project is concentrating on Babyshambles.

Babyshambles have had two successful albums: Down In Albion (2005), Shotter's Nation (2007) and a new Babyshambles album is due to be released this year (2010) but no confirmation dates such as yet.

Babyshambles have had famous hit records such as: F**k Forever, which reached number 4 in the U.K single chart, Albion, which reached number 8 in the U.K single chart, Delivery, reaching number six in the U.K single chart.

The band have received a great deal of attention from the British tabloid press due to the interest of Pete Doherty's personal life.

Babyshambles have had huge success in the past with sold out live tours in September and October 2004 and due to public demand the band did another tour in December 2004.

In November 2007 the band played their first arena tour, performing at major U.K arena's such as Newcastle Metro Radio Arena, MEN Arena in Manchester, The Nottingham Arena, Birmingham National Indoor Arena, London's Wembley Arena etc.Babyshambles have also played at major U.K summer festivals in summer 2007: Oxegen, V festival, T In The Park and Glastonbury.

So now Babyshambles have announced a new tour for the end of 2009/2010 to provide fans with a live shows and sneaky peaks of new tracks off their new album which is due for release this year.

Here is a sample of Babyshambles Live at Glastonbury Festival in 2009: