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New shoots: Goodwood's park and woodlands burst into life as spring arrives on the estate, along with the first lambs of the year. Another great season of sport and conviviality lies ahead

HIGHLIGHTS MARCH - JULY

March 1 VEE-POWER SUNDAY (GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB) Making a welcome return for the first time since 2015 – includes the Canine Partners Dog Walk.

March 19 CHARCOAL DRAWING CLASS AT THE KENNELS Learn how to draw your pet in charcoal with artist Sophia Burnell. March 22 MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Join us at The Kennels for a very special lunch, which includes a gift for mothers.

March 28-29 MEMBERS’ MEETING The most exclusive automotive race meeting in the world, with its first ever Rally Sprint.

April 9 EASTER TABLE WREATH MASTERCLASS Create a stunning seasonal arrangement to place on your table this Easter. April 12-13 EASTER SUNDAY AND MONDAY LUNCH Join us at The Kennels.

May 2 OPENING SATURDAY Goodwood’s horseracing season kicks off with our Opening Saturday fixture.

May 3 EVERYTHING BUT THE CAR SUNDAY (GOODWOOD BREAKFAST CLUB) A showcase of everything on wheels – except cars – from trucks and buses to armoured vehicles. May 7 VE DAY DINNER Mark this never-to-be-forgotten victory with supper at The Kennels.

May 24-25 GOODWOOF A celebration of all things canine.

May 28-30 MAY FESTIVAL Enjoy thrilling horseracing and a celebration of food.

July 9-12 FESTIVAL OF SPEED The world's greatest motoring garden party revs up.

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GOODWOOF May 24 – 25 A new event dedicated to our canine companions, Goodwoof will feature a fantastic line-up of activities to entertain dogs and their humans. From competitions and demonstrations to walks, talks, wellness and play, the two days will be full of family-friendly fun. You don’t need to own a dog to attend Goodwoof; you only need to love everything about dogs. Far from a typical dog show, Goodwoof will be a unique experience - delivered with the boundless enthusiasm of dog lovers and presented in inimitable Goodwood style. We’ll revisit 70 years of Snoopy; bring to life inspiring stories of dog heroes of the Second World War and challenge great modern architects to create kennels for a "Barkitecture" contest. There will be an abundance of spaniels; an outdoor cinema featuring dog-themed favourites and a canine concours d’elegance. Wellbeing workshops will consider traditional and holistic approaches, from training and behaviour to dog yoga and massage. Sporting events will include Agility, Flyball, CaniCross, Heelwork, Sheepdog Trials, "have-a-go" sessions and a 50-metre dash to find the world’s fastest dog. For more information and tickets, visit goodwood.com/goodwoof/

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Above: Goodwoof, a canine extravaganza, will feature a "Barkitecture" competition judged by Kevin McCloud. Below: some guests at Hound Lodge, the estate's private sporting lodge

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Festival of speed Often described as the world's biggest motoring garden party, this year’s Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard returns, bigger and better than ever, with a thrilling winner-takes-all new Rally Shootout in the forest in addition to all the best-loved attractions. Shoot-out Sunday presents the world's fastest cars and drivers going head to head on the iconic Hillclimb; the Michelin Supercar Paddock showcases dynamic debuts and spectacular models; we celebrate one of the most successful Americans in the history of motorsport, Mario Andretti; and visitors can enjoy mind-boggling visions of the technological future in the ever-more-popular FOS FutureLab, which hosts some of the most innovative companies working with autonomous transport, robotics and personal flight. For more information and bookings go to goodwood.com/FOS July 9 – 12

Goodwood Festival of Speed gives motoring fans the chance to see the world's most thrilling cars and mingle with motorsport royalty. Right, from top: legendary driver Mario Andretti will be honoured; FOS FutureLab has become one of the event's most popular attractions, showcasing exciting technological innovations from around the world

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Pointers exemplify the many ways dogs have changed to get along with humans – and work with us. For a dog to hunt seems natural, but for a dog to seek out prey, then quietly point its owner in the right direction, shows how breeding and training have wrought something extraordinary. The splendour of The Kennels shows the value the 3rd Duke of Richmond attached to his foxhounds, having inherited that love of the chase that first inspired his grandfather to acquire the Goodwood Estate. But at Goodwood there hangs a portrait of the Duke caressing his spaniels, which shows that it’s not just usefulness that endears our dogs to us, but also loyalty, excellence and, yes, sweetness. For whose heart doesn’t beat a little faster at the sight of a saluki speeding across a city park? Or smile at the eagerness of a cocker spaniel? And if we know, deep down, that our dogs retain some wildness – and rather more than a dash of wolf – well, that’s part of the thrill, surely?