Bully Walks

We have had a successfull year with our Bully Walks, although the weather wasn't too kind to us on a few of them, and thanks to the Bike race at our last walk. It certainly made for an interesting walk.

Our walks have been very well recieved with the general public as we wander around the city of upwards of 20 Bull Terriers, it makes for an interesting sight. We have also made some great Bully freinds and signed up loads of new members from our walks. We will continue to have our walks through 2012, so keep an eye out on the website and in your newsletters for details. Thanks to everyone who has supported the walks and helped out by bringing cakes, lollies, drinks and special Bull Terrier Club chocolates. Everyones effort makes these days a relaxing day and a pleasure to attend.

Another day forecast for terrible weather here in Melbourne. But the walk must go on, and with road works on William Street and Occupy Melbourne Protestors campong at our start point. It was going to be an interesting day. We had a great turn out, with new Bullies once again, and some familiar faces. We headed off on the walk which included a stop out the front of the Queen Victoria Market and by all accounts many interested passers by.

We once again had over 25 Bullies and of course George our Blue Staffy who is an honorable Bully. After the walk it was time to relax and chat. We attemped to have a BBQ but with only one hot plate working and three groups of people waiting to use it, we had sweets that people had brought, thanks Meryl for the beautiful little cakes, and Simone and Sharon who always go above the call of duty to keep us all happy.

The club calendars sold out within 5 minutes and we've had to make a second round, thanks to the members who support our club at all levels. It was a great day apart from the wind, but we were lucky it didn't rain this time. Have a great safe Christmas and see you all in 2012.

Another overcast day for our Bully Walk, and as we arrived at our chosen venue, we noticed the Great Victoria Bike Ride or something similar was finishing right where our Bully Walk was to be taken place. Oh great, didn't notice this in the calendar when I planned the walk. Ah well, with Bullies arriving from everywhere, something had to be done fast. So we went on a half mystery walk, we followed the directions I had mapped out a course with interesting facts about the area.

We had 27 Bullies and one Rottie pup turn up, so it was a great turn up considering the weather forecast. We wandered up through Melbourne and past Federation Square, with many people stopping to take photos of all the Bullies. By the time we got back to the BBQ area the bike race was nearly finished, and our snags in bread were almost ready thanks to Jan and Sandra. We all sat around chatting with all Bullies enjoying a day out along the banks of the Yarra.

What a venue for a great walk through the Bontic Gardens in Melbourne. We met on the banks of the Yarra under gloomy skies, then headed into the Botanic Gardens for a mystery walk, with a small but loyal band of Bully Heads this was once again a great day to get the dogs out and about for the public to admire. And that they certainly did. ( You can see pictures on our bullys at play photo page )

We enjoyed a walk through the gardens with great views of Government House and the city skyline.

With 12 Bullies wandering through the gardens it was a sight, as we'd kept together and were a small group. One passer by wondered what the collective noun for a group of Bullies was. We certainly had a few ideas.

We arrived back at the banks of the yarra to cook our BBQ and enjoy a cool drink, that included the dogs. After a few snags in bread we all hung around chatting all things Bullies, and first time in a few walks, we were not chased away by Melbournes bad weather.

Our next walk will be held at the same venue as the facilities are great, including parking, BBQ's and close poximity to a number of great walks. So keep an eye out for details of our next walk and we hope to have more Bullies there.

 Well the weather forecast was for showers, and it delivered. So for the 18 Bullies that were dragged off the couch it was a big effort. Thanks to all who braved these terrible conditions, certainly NOT beach weather. But it was still a good day.

We wandered up towards Brighton past the famous fenced off dog beach, we thought letting 18 Bull Terriers off lead had disaster spelt all over it, so we continued up the track. Stopping for some photos and a coffee and to also take shelter under the umbrella at the cafe. Once the shower stopped we headed back toward our starting point, leaving Hemi at the cafe to enjoy his Doggy Chino!

A Huge thank you to Jan for making the yummy sandwiches and once again to Sharon who got into the Easter theme and baked a Easter Bunny Cake just for the dogs and a yummy chocolate cake for the humans. These were VERY well recieved. The group stood around once again taking shelter out of the rain, chatted about crazy Bully stuff, eat and drank. Thanks once again for the people who braved melbournes weather to help educate the public, and above all have a good time with your Bullies. Our next walk will be with the RSPCA's Million Paws walk on May 15th at Albert Park, see thier website for details, register online or just turn up on the day for free :-) Our team name is TEAM BULLY.

Christmas "Pigs in the city" Walk

Another successful event was held on December 19th, the week before Christmas we knew was going to be tough for people to come along as this is a hectic time of the year for everyone. The weather forecast was hopeless, rain storms & hail. A great summers day in Melbourne. We were in 2 minds whether to call off the event, but we hoped the weather would stay away until we'd finished.

With over 20 Bullies in attendance they headed off for thier walk around the top end of town and around Queen Victoria Market. I hear many looks and excited Christmas shoppers stopping to take photos. The "Grinch Who Stole Christmas" got many looks from people.

Upon the Bullies arrival back at Flagstaff Gardens the lunch was served and cool drinks all round. The rain was still staying away, but for how long? Time for a chat and a chance to relax with our dogs.

We stood around chatting and decided to cut our delicious Christmas Doggy Cakes, made by Humphreys owner (Sharon) Also hand out our Kris Kringle gifts which everyone had brought. Just as we'd finished everyone had packed up and headed off to thier cars leaving only a few stragglers, the skies opened. Melbourne's weather has held off just long enough.

Thanks again for everyone who has supported the Bully Walks throughout 2010. These have proved to be very successful for our breed, and a great enjoyable day out for us Bully owners. There will be more walks through 2011, so keep your eyes on the webpage and in the club newsletters.

Our November Bully Walk, at the Beach

The Bull Terrier Club held another Bully Walk on November 7th at Elwood Reserve in Elwood. Once again the weather god was kind and the forecast storms missed our Bullies. Although would have been nice if the wind also missed us.

We all set off along the beach from path towards St Kilda, I think nearly 30 Bull Terriers and about 50 people would have been too scary for the beach goers of Brighton. Many of the Bullies satrted to tire, some puppies turned back and another couple waited on a bench for us to return.  

This wasn't a mapped out course this time, and there wasn't a quiz to do along the way, as there isn't much to see wandering along the beach. But never the less, it seems everyone enjoyed themselves. I must thanks the people who traveled some distnace to come to our walk, your support does not go un noticed. Especially to Wayne and Sandra who came from Yarrawonga, no wonder Charly was tired in the above picture. To Emma from Warragul, thanks, sorry Max squashed Penny! And of course everyone else who travled from other parts of Melbourne, thank you for bringing the Bullies out.

See you all at the next one in December.

Our August Bully Walk

 The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria had it's second Bully Walk, held on August the 8th at the Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne, and what another great success for raising public awareness for our beloved Bullies.

With plenty of different faces and dogs, it was a great day. There was a count of Bullies who did the walk, 29 Bullies and 2 Staffys. A couple of dogs stayed back too, so it certainly was a great site for anyone in Melbourne that day. We had plenty of looks as we mingled in the gardens after the walk. Melbourne weather gods once again put on a great day for us.

Our next walk is in the pipeline, hoping for the start of November maybe the 7th or the 14th, but more details to follow. I will make sure there is PLENTY of parking at the next one too. Hoping as it will be great weather for a venue by the beach, so if anyone has any ideas please let me know, pridey77@yahoo.co.uk and of course if anyone took pics, please send them into me and I can use them on the website and the newsletter.

Thanks once again to all the people who came along, I know some people drove hours to attend our walk, so a big THANK YOU to them. These walks are giving Bully owners the chance to chat and have a laugh about what these crazy dogs get up to. And as I said before, we are hoping to raise awareness of our breed, the more people we can inform, the better.

I hope everyone had a great day, by the feedback we recieved on the day, it certainly seems like a winning idea.

Thanks to our committee members, Sandi and Chris for bringing all the gear, and a massive thanks to Jan who cooked up a storm.

Our first Bully Walk

The Bull Terrier Club of Victoria's first Bully Walk was held on Saturday June 19th at Albert Park Lake. And what a turn out we had, one count saying there were 31 Bullies there. What a great day.

This will not be the only Bully Walk the club organises. With a turn out like this, it shows people want to get out with their Bull Terriers, on a casual basis, without show ring pressures. The next walk is being organised so keep an eye out on the Clubs website and the newsletter. 

There were some tired Bullies on the return from the long walk. But lucky we had some great people who helped with our Bully BBQ. A big thanks to the people who helped set up & pack up, and a big thank you to our Master Chefs who cooked the BBQ. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

Thanks again to all the people who turned with their Bullies, and thanks to the people who got roped into walking other peoples dogs. More pictures have been added to our Bully Photos page. If you did take any photos on the day and want them added to our site, please email Leigh at pridey77@yahoo.co.uk Thanks.

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