Simple

 The answer as to why would sane people

 dress and act in such an irrational manner is quite simple, Comic Relief 2017.

 So the good people of Kington were accosted by yours truly dressed as a lion

 with pet lion on lead,  for donations to a great cause. Needless to say everyone was both suprised and generous.

Back at the ranch we celebrated the 8th birthday of these lovely dogs, all from the first Dolyhir litter. Woozah on the left, Mr Bear in the middle and Spotty the action Berner on the right all wait patiently for their birthday treat. Jaffa cakes.