The organising team at PATS presented a special bottle of champagne to Pat Flynn, who is retiring from her role as Trade Association Manager of PetQuip at the end of May.

Event director Gordon Thomas said: “We have worked closely with Pat over the years, and we wanted to mark her final PATS show at Sandown with a special gift. And to say ‘thank you’ for her support, of course.

“In her role with PetQuip, Pat has helped immensely in encouraging international buyers to attend our two shows at Sandown and Telford. She has also organised the prestigious PetQuip industry awards to coincide with PATS Telford. We wish her well in her well-deserved retirement.”

Pat said: “This kind gesture was deeply appreciated. I have loved working with the PATS team and it was always so easy to do so.”