IN CONJUNCTION with Bolton Canine Society, Bolton Metro is playing host to the town's greatest indoor dog show in the sports hall at Deane Community Leisure Centre on New Year's Day 2003 starting at 10am.

It was originally held at Bolton Sports Centre until the closure of that hall. It was then transferred to Deane, and this well established dog show has since proved to be very popular with more than 800 people attending the society's two shows each year.

What is more, according to Bolton Canine Society, this 165 class show covering 42 different breeds of dogs and 12 variety classes is expected to be bigger and better than ever -- and is the only Canine Show in the North of England on New Year's Day!

Running now for more than 100 years, the show offers an opportunity to see up to 500 top pedigree dogs competing to achieve prestigious titles including Best of Breed.

The Best in Show category is usually judged between 3pm and 4pm and automatically qualifies for Crufts 2003, so don't miss it!

There are cash prizes for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show and Reserve Best Puppy in show and excellent trophies to go with them.

This exciting annual event is open to all the family at a small charge and refreshments will be available. There will also be a raffle and tombola stall.

For further information and an entry form please contact Dog Show Organiser Michael Hardman on 01772 615824 or reception at Deane Community Leisure Centre on 334432 after 5pm.

Please note all entries must be in by December 1, 2002.