Feb 2009: Poodle Day

On a cold, snowy, February, Sunday morning at Hadlow College Grooming Room, the English Groomers Group had arranged for a gathering of some hardy groomers to all converge on the college for what was to be an enjoyable educational social event with poodles being the main topic on everyone’s mind.  

The morning started with an introduction from the Chair Person of the English Groomers Group, Julie Harris who welcomed everyone to the event. Then the grooming began with Chrissie Warwick starting the day with a nice miniature black poodle being put into a Euro trim. Louisa Tandy put a toy poodle into the 7750 blended lamb trim. Julie Harris put a puppy standard poodle into puppy pants. Nicole Mills also with a standard poodle worked it into the Dutch clip. Chrissie put Joe the previously dyed purple poodle into a spiral cut. This was followed by a short break so that every one could have refreshments. 

During the morning and over the refreshment break Riley the standard poodle was put on a grooming table for people to have a go at scissoring with advice on technique and method from Louisa and Julie, there was also different scissors for people to try. 

Chrissie then moved onto a toy poodle with a snap on comb attachment. The final demonstration was creative grooming with colour on a white toy poodle that was turned pink, blue and yellow by Julie and Chrissie. 

This was a well attended event on a smaller scale to the Launch Day but as with the launch enabled spectators to get up close to the demonstrations and ask those important questions that could make the difference to their grooming.   

Also during the day there was a raffle and a chance for all who attended to socialise making and renewing acquaintances and friendships.