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Dear All,
‘Give a Dog a Genome’ project update
If you haven’t seen this already, pls click on the link below from AHT, for an update on current progress and what happens next?
https://www.aht.org.uk/gdg
A copy of the text and progress chart for each breed is also attached for ease of printing
‘Give a Dog a Genome’ project update
If you haven’t seen this already, pls click on the link below from AHT, for an update on current progress and what happens next?
https://www.aht.org.uk/gdg
A copy of the text and progress chart for each breed is also attached for ease of printing
GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF NORTHUMBRIA (I.D. 1281)
12 Hedley Road, Holywell, Whitley Bay, Northumberland NE25 ONW
Tel: 0191 237 2168. Mobile 07801 687915. e-mail: hay150@btinternet.com
FIELD TRIAL SCHEDULES 2017
All GRCN Trials are held under (Kennel Club Rules and Field Trial Regulations ‘J’). Should circumstances so dictate the Club, in conjunction with the Judges, may alter the arrangements as necessary. No modification will be made to the Schedule except by permission of the Kennel Club, followed by advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.
Trophies and Prizes will be listed on the card for each stake. Would all last year’s winners of perpetual trophies please make arrangements to make sure they are returned in plenty of time prior to each event.
1. 24 DOG A.V. RETRIEVER QUALIFIER – 2nd OCTOBER/3rd OCTOBER 2017 at Callaly Castle, Whittingham, Northumberland by kind permission of Mr. R. Bateson and G.R.C.N. team of guns Steward of the Beat - Mr. R. Wilson. JUDGES – Mrs. G.E. Nickols A (2527), Mr. G. Coupar A (2525), Mrs. S.H.. Lowe B (3173) and Mr. J.P. McGivern B (1894). Preference in the draw in accordance with K.C Regulation J7i. Nominations close Monday 4th September and the draw will take place on Wednesday 6th September at 8.00 p.m. at Field Trial secretary’s home.
2. ALL-AGED BREED STAKE FOR GOLDEN RETRIEVERS ONLY 21st October 2017 kind permission of Terry Mather of the Ellingham Shoot and G.R.C.N. team of guns, Ellingham, Chathill, Nr. Alnwick, Northumberland NE67 5HA. JUDGES – Mr. J. Lees (A) - 85 , Mr. P. Spencer (B) - 1919 , Miss A. Faulds (n.p. 695) and Mr. J. Williamson (n.p. 3535) Dogs with field trial awards have preference in the draw. Nominations close Friday Monday 4th September and the draw will take place on Wednesday 6th September at 8.00 p.m. at Field Trial Secretary’s home.
Nomination fee for all trials £2.00 per dog. Please enclose stamped addressed envelope. Entry fees £35.00 members (£45.00 non-members) novice and all-aged stakes. £45.00 members (£55.00 for non-members) open stake.
If you would prefer to receive notification via. e-mail please write your details on the nomination forms.
Videography and photography will only be permitted with the express permission of the Chief Steward and the Host.
Dogs in Cars on hot days. Your dog is vulnerable and at risk if left in a vehicle in high temperatures, even on days considered as slightly warm. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle maybe necessary without liability for any damage caused.
Time and place of meet for all the trials will be notified on the draw and Rules & Regulations, H&S info posted on web site www.grcnorthumbria.co.uk. Result of draw will also be posted on our facebook page.
GUNDOG EVENING
Wednesday 12th July 2017, 7.00pm at:
Hetton Lyons Country Park,
Downs Pit Lane, Hetton-le-Hole,
Houghton-le-Spring DH5 9NL.
SHOW(members only),
WORKING,
OBEDIENCE
Raffle
Buffet Supper
Tickets: £5.00
Come along and join in the fun. For tickets, or more information, contact:
Pat Trotter 01434 606625, Jan Willmitt 01748 818623
Jennifer Hay 0191 2372168 or any Committee Member.
Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria
Single Breed Open Show.
Sunday 30th. July 2017
Hurworth Community Centre Nr Darlington DL2 2BN.
JUDGE- Carol Henry ( Donsudale )
Entries close Saturday 1st.July 2017.
Show Secretary-Pat.Trotter Tel. 01434606625
Download schedules from cavalierimpressions.co.uk
Also we will be holding an Eye Session with Dr S. Crispin at the show from 10-30am - 4pm. Please ring Jan Willmitt for details/appointments Tel. 01748818623
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Single Breed Open Show.
Sunday 30th. July 2017
Hurworth Community Centre Nr Darlington DL2 2BN.
JUDGE- Carol Henry ( Donsudale )
Entries close Saturday 1st.July 2017.
Show Secretary-Pat.Trotter Tel. 01434606625
Download schedules from cavalierimpressions.co.uk
Also we will be holding an Eye Session with Dr S. Crispin at the show from 10-30am - 4pm. Please ring Jan Willmitt for details/appointments Tel. 01748818623
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Working Dog Training Nights
Well, that time of the year is coming round for our Gundog training classes to recommence on Thursday 4th May at Hetton Lyons Country Park. Please meet at the main building for 7.00 p.m. These classes will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month i.e. 18th May, 1st June & 15th, 6th&20th July and then 3rd August will be the last one.There is a one off payment of £20.00 payable on the first evening. This country park has been developed on a former colliery site just on the outskirts of Hetton centre.
Downs Pit Lane
Downs Pit Ln, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 9NL
Any queries or questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Well, that time of the year is coming round for our Gundog training classes to recommence on Thursday 4th May at Hetton Lyons Country Park. Please meet at the main building for 7.00 p.m. These classes will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month i.e. 18th May, 1st June & 15th, 6th&20th July and then 3rd August will be the last one.There is a one off payment of £20.00 payable on the first evening. This country park has been developed on a former colliery site just on the outskirts of Hetton centre.
Downs Pit Lane
Downs Pit Ln, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 9NL
Any queries or questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Gallery
Hi all if you have any images of you pooches you wish to be featured in the Gallery section please email them to me grcnorthumbria@gmail.com with information on you pooch and I will upload them to the gallery section.
Thank You
Hi all if you have any images of you pooches you wish to be featured in the Gallery section please email them to me grcnorthumbria@gmail.com with information on you pooch and I will upload them to the gallery section.
Thank You
Dear Breed Health Co-ordinators,
It has been brought to our attention that some of you may not have received the BHC Newsletter that was sent out in January 2017. This may because it is an eNewsletter and was sent from our marketing platform and may have therefore gone to your junk folder or it may not have been delivered to you. We apologise for this and aim to rectify this problem before we send out the next newsletter.
Please see the newsletter attached. Alternatively, please click here http://updates.thekennelclub.org.uk/interface/external_view_email.php?P914508403977383261427606343015&varId=Kate
to see the newsletter in your internet browser.
Apologies to those who have already received the newsletter.
Kind regards,
The Health Team
It has been brought to our attention that some of you may not have received the BHC Newsletter that was sent out in January 2017. This may because it is an eNewsletter and was sent from our marketing platform and may have therefore gone to your junk folder or it may not have been delivered to you. We apologise for this and aim to rectify this problem before we send out the next newsletter.
Please see the newsletter attached. Alternatively, please click here http://updates.thekennelclub.org.uk/interface/external_view_email.php?P914508403977383261427606343015&varId=Kate
to see the newsletter in your internet browser.
Apologies to those who have already received the newsletter.
Kind regards,
The Health Team
GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF NORTHUMBRIA2017 WORKING TESTS
KINDLY SPONSORED BY SKINNERS PETFOODS
Sunday 26th March, Veteran, Puppy and Novice Working Test at Crathorne Estate, Yarm, N. Yorkshire by kind permission of Lord Crathorne & Pete Hugill.
Judges – Mr. Terry Flynn, Mrs. Margaret Pearce, Mr. Johnny Pallister & Mr. Colin Tasker
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Veteran start, followed by Puppy. Novice will commence on completion of puppy.Entry Fee - Puppy & Veteran – £4.00 members and £6.00 non-members Novice - £5.00 members and £8.00 non-members. Entries close Friday 17th March 2017.
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Sunday 23rd April, Novice and Open Working Test at Butterknowle Fell, Bishop Auckland by kind permission of The Fell Reevers.
Judges – Mr. Glyn Coupar (2525A), Mr. Ian Palmer, Mr. Alf Gorman & Mr. Kevin. Butler
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Novice start. Open will commence immediately after lunch.
Entry Fee - Novice and open £5.00 members and £8.00 non-members
Entries Close Friday 14th April 2017.
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Sunday 4th June, Novice and Open Working Test at Chopgate, N. Yorkshire by kind permission of
Mr. John Reaves.
Judges – Mrs. P. Dunckley (2821B) Mr. Scott Mann, Mrs. Jill Jopling, & Mr. Gordon White
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Novice start. Open will commence immediately after lunch.
Entry Fee - £5.00 members and £8.00 non-members. Entries close Friday 26th May 2017.
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Sunday 6th August, Puppy, Novice & Veteran Working Test at Morton Grange, East Harlsey, Nr. Northallerton, by kind permission of Lady Barnard.
Judges – Mrs. Jennifer Hay (1871B), Mr. Robert Tomlinson, Mr. Grant Dawson & Mrs. Cath Kitching
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Veteran start, followed by Puppy. Novice will commence on completion of puppy.Entry Fee – Puppy & Veteran – £4.00 members and £6.00 non-members.
Novice - £5.00 members & £8.00 non-members. Entries close Friday 28th July 2017
Definition of Events
PUPPY “Confined to dogs less than 18 months of age on the date of the Test”.
NOVICE Any dog or bitch of any age who has not gained an award or CoM at a Field Trial or 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Open GWT or 1st in a Novice GWT held in accordance with K.C. Rules. Puppy tests excepted.
VETERAN Any dog or bitch of the 8 years and over.
OPEN Unrestricted entry.
Kennel Club J regs – no person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling at a working test. No bitch in season allowed on the ground.
All cheques to be made payable to the G.R.C.N. and no entries will be accepted without the required entry fee.
DIRECTIONS TO WORKING TEST VENUES
Crathorne Hall. Situated just off the A19 nr. Middlesbrough. Head into the village and the venue will be signposted from Crathorne Village, the nearest post code is the Crathorne Arms TS15 0BA
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Butterknowle Fell - DL13 5HF
A68 Toft Hill. Take the B6282 to Middleton-In-Teesdale. Go along the road for approx. 4 miles, go over the cattle grid and turn left. Go up the fell and park on the top.
A688 Bishop Auckland to Staindrop Road. Turn right onto the unclassified road signposted Cockfield and Burnt Houses, which is just before Raby Castle. Go through Burnt Houses Village and stay on this road till you reach the car park.
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Chopgate
Lord Stones Cafe, Chop Gate, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 7JH.
From the A172, look for signs for Carlton-in-Cleveland. Go through the village itself and then you come to a fork in the road. Take the left fork signposted Chop Gate which is situated on the B1257 between Stokesley and Helmsley..
Stay on this steep, winding road for 1½ miles up to the top of the hill, then keep an eye out for the entrance to the car park on your left just after the left-hand bend. GRCN signposts will be out from here.
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Harlsey Hall, East Harlsey, Nr. Northallerton DL6 2BL
A19 North and South. Take the turning for East Harlsey and look for the GRCN
It would be greatly appreciated if entries were received on the appropriate closing dates, no entries taken on the day.
Donations for the raffles would be very much appreciated.
Could we respectfully request that competitors aim to not arrive at the test ground prior to 9.00am to allow the committee time to set up.
KINDLY SPONSORED BY SKINNERS PETFOODS
Sunday 26th March, Veteran, Puppy and Novice Working Test at Crathorne Estate, Yarm, N. Yorkshire by kind permission of Lord Crathorne & Pete Hugill.
Judges – Mr. Terry Flynn, Mrs. Margaret Pearce, Mr. Johnny Pallister & Mr. Colin Tasker
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Veteran start, followed by Puppy. Novice will commence on completion of puppy.Entry Fee - Puppy & Veteran – £4.00 members and £6.00 non-members Novice - £5.00 members and £8.00 non-members. Entries close Friday 17th March 2017.
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Sunday 23rd April, Novice and Open Working Test at Butterknowle Fell, Bishop Auckland by kind permission of The Fell Reevers.
Judges – Mr. Glyn Coupar (2525A), Mr. Ian Palmer, Mr. Alf Gorman & Mr. Kevin. Butler
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Novice start. Open will commence immediately after lunch.
Entry Fee - Novice and open £5.00 members and £8.00 non-members
Entries Close Friday 14th April 2017.
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Sunday 4th June, Novice and Open Working Test at Chopgate, N. Yorkshire by kind permission of
Mr. John Reaves.
Judges – Mrs. P. Dunckley (2821B) Mr. Scott Mann, Mrs. Jill Jopling, & Mr. Gordon White
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Novice start. Open will commence immediately after lunch.
Entry Fee - £5.00 members and £8.00 non-members. Entries close Friday 26th May 2017.
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Sunday 6th August, Puppy, Novice & Veteran Working Test at Morton Grange, East Harlsey, Nr. Northallerton, by kind permission of Lady Barnard.
Judges – Mrs. Jennifer Hay (1871B), Mr. Robert Tomlinson, Mr. Grant Dawson & Mrs. Cath Kitching
Meet - 9.30 a.m. for a 10.00 a.m. Veteran start, followed by Puppy. Novice will commence on completion of puppy.Entry Fee – Puppy & Veteran – £4.00 members and £6.00 non-members.
Novice - £5.00 members & £8.00 non-members. Entries close Friday 28th July 2017
Definition of Events
PUPPY “Confined to dogs less than 18 months of age on the date of the Test”.
NOVICE Any dog or bitch of any age who has not gained an award or CoM at a Field Trial or 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Open GWT or 1st in a Novice GWT held in accordance with K.C. Rules. Puppy tests excepted.
VETERAN Any dog or bitch of the 8 years and over.
OPEN Unrestricted entry.
Kennel Club J regs – no person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling at a working test. No bitch in season allowed on the ground.
All cheques to be made payable to the G.R.C.N. and no entries will be accepted without the required entry fee.
DIRECTIONS TO WORKING TEST VENUES
Crathorne Hall. Situated just off the A19 nr. Middlesbrough. Head into the village and the venue will be signposted from Crathorne Village, the nearest post code is the Crathorne Arms TS15 0BA
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Butterknowle Fell - DL13 5HF
A68 Toft Hill. Take the B6282 to Middleton-In-Teesdale. Go along the road for approx. 4 miles, go over the cattle grid and turn left. Go up the fell and park on the top.
A688 Bishop Auckland to Staindrop Road. Turn right onto the unclassified road signposted Cockfield and Burnt Houses, which is just before Raby Castle. Go through Burnt Houses Village and stay on this road till you reach the car park.
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Chopgate
Lord Stones Cafe, Chop Gate, Stokesley, Middlesbrough, TS9 7JH.
From the A172, look for signs for Carlton-in-Cleveland. Go through the village itself and then you come to a fork in the road. Take the left fork signposted Chop Gate which is situated on the B1257 between Stokesley and Helmsley..
Stay on this steep, winding road for 1½ miles up to the top of the hill, then keep an eye out for the entrance to the car park on your left just after the left-hand bend. GRCN signposts will be out from here.
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Harlsey Hall, East Harlsey, Nr. Northallerton DL6 2BL
A19 North and South. Take the turning for East Harlsey and look for the GRCN
It would be greatly appreciated if entries were received on the appropriate closing dates, no entries taken on the day.
Donations for the raffles would be very much appreciated.
Could we respectfully request that competitors aim to not arrive at the test ground prior to 9.00am to allow the committee time to set up.
EYE TESTING 2017
Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria
EYE TESTING
Friday 3rd March 2017
with Dr. S Crispin
Contact Jan Willmitt for appointments Tel. 01748818623
Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria
EYE TESTING
Friday 3rd March 2017
with Dr. S Crispin
Contact Jan Willmitt for appointments Tel. 01748818623
PROVISIONAL WORKING TESTS 2017
Dear All,
Please find the provisional dates for our 2017 working tests.
They will be sent to Jan and Jill for their input.
Sunday 26th March - Crathorne Puppy/Novice
Sunday 23rd April - Butterknowle Novice/Open
Sunday 4th June - Chopgate Novice/Open
Sunday 6th August- East Harlsey Puppy/Veteran/Novice
Regards,
Serena
Dear All,
Please find the provisional dates for our 2017 working tests.
They will be sent to Jan and Jill for their input.
Sunday 26th March - Crathorne Puppy/Novice
Sunday 23rd April - Butterknowle Novice/Open
Sunday 4th June - Chopgate Novice/Open
Sunday 6th August- East Harlsey Puppy/Veteran/Novice
Regards,
Serena
Ring Classes
We are restarting our Ring Craft classes on Thursday 16th June at The Church Hall ,Church lane ,Tow Law ,Co Durham. from 7pm -8-30pm. (refreshments available)
There is no postcode but its very easy to find,for more details contact Ron Hare or any committee member.
All breeds welcome.
We are restarting our Ring Craft classes on Thursday 16th June at The Church Hall ,Church lane ,Tow Law ,Co Durham. from 7pm -8-30pm. (refreshments available)
There is no postcode but its very easy to find,for more details contact Ron Hare or any committee member.
All breeds welcome.
Gundog training classes
Gundog training classes recommence on Thursday 5th May at Hetton Lyons Country Park. Please meet at the main building for 7.00 p.m. These classes will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month and there is a one off payment of £20.00 payable on the first evening. This country park has been developed on a former colliery site just on the outskirts of Hetton centre.
Downs Pit Lane
Downs Pit Ln, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 9NL
Any queries or questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Gundog training classes recommence on Thursday 5th May at Hetton Lyons Country Park. Please meet at the main building for 7.00 p.m. These classes will be held on the first and third Thursday of the month and there is a one off payment of £20.00 payable on the first evening. This country park has been developed on a former colliery site just on the outskirts of Hetton centre.
Downs Pit Lane
Downs Pit Ln, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 9NL
Any queries or questions please do not hesitate to ask.
First Aid
We cannot thank Paul Freeman from Cloudberry Pursuits enough for going out of his way to help and train members of our working and show side first aid training designed for the outside. Just let us hope that we do not need to put into practice what we learnt. Wonderful to know that we now have 6 people that work regularly through the shooting season and 4 of our show committee that have the basic knowledge of first aid training. We can highly recommend this company, more clubs should take this on board.
We cannot thank Paul Freeman from Cloudberry Pursuits enough for going out of his way to help and train members of our working and show side first aid training designed for the outside. Just let us hope that we do not need to put into practice what we learnt. Wonderful to know that we now have 6 people that work regularly through the shooting season and 4 of our show committee that have the basic knowledge of first aid training. We can highly recommend this company, more clubs should take this on board.
Cruft's 2016
A few images from Crufts this year with some of our members being placed in their classes with above 500 entrants in the golden retriever breed, well done to Fiona Bell and Margret Henderson who won their class and to the other entries I'm sure you know who you are
A few images from Crufts this year with some of our members being placed in their classes with above 500 entrants in the golden retriever breed, well done to Fiona Bell and Margret Henderson who won their class and to the other entries I'm sure you know who you are
New Working Test Secretary
Please note we now have a new working test secretary Serena Evans and welcome her on board. Her phone no. is on the bottom of the entry forms together with her e-mail and on the committee page on website. Serena is also on facebook.
Once again gundog training classes with resume on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month commencing on the 5th May i.e. 19th May, 2nd June, 16th June, 7th July, 21st July and then the last one will be on the 4th August. There is a one off payment of £20.00 and we meet for 7.00 p.m.at Hetton-Lyons Country Park.
2 more dates for your diaries.
June 26th at Aske Hall, Richmond, N. Yorkshire we will be holding the breed interclub where teams of 2 novice and 2 open dogs will represent their breed golden retriever clubs. This is always a fantastic event and if you want to know more information please ask.
10th July we will also be hosting the 4 way match between ourselves, Burns & Becks, N&D Lab. Club and the 3T's and this will take place on the Newton Estate, Bellingham by kind permission of John Hedley Robson of Reiver Sporting.
Any queries please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Serena.
Regards
Jennifer
GRCN Magazine 2016
It’s now time to start compiling the Club magazine, due to be published in Spring 2016.
We hope you have liked previous years’ efforts – if not, let us know how we can improve. We would also like ideas for articles – so anything you’d like to see included please let us know - either email Tina Greensmith, tinagreensmith@live.co.uk or contact any Executive Committee member. Remember, it’s your magazine so help us to provide what you want.
We’re again offering advertising space for members, prices below, so why not advertise your kennels successes. All adverts should be pre-paid and arrive no later than 15 March 2016. Due to printing timescales we cannot guarantee acceptance of any adverts after this date.
Adverts/stud listings can be sent via post to the magazine co-ordinator: Tina Greensmith, 38 Bainbridge Avenue, WILLINGTON, Co. Durham DL15 0AZ.
Cheques should be made payable to GRCN and can be sent either to Tina, with the advert, or directly to our Treasurer: Mrs Jan Willmitt, Millhouse, The Courtyard, High Green, CATTERICK VILLAGE, North Yorkshire DL10 7LN.
Please print your requirements clearly showing preferred layout etc. We will do our best to match your requirements but the printer may have restrictions that we need to adhere to. Photographs will be returned. A draft copy of your advert will be sent for your approval.
Alternatively adverts can be emailed to the co-ordinator – but the advert will not be prepared until payment is received. If emailing your advert please ensure the photograph is good quality jpeg format. The printer can only print what we receive.
Prices:
One page advert (colour) £25
Two page advert (colour) £40
Stud Dog Advert £5.
Interclub team event
Dear Secretary
Annual Golden Retriever Inter-club Working Test Sunday 26 June 2016 Aske Hall, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5HJ by kind permission of the 4th Marquess of Zetland
On behalf of the Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria I invite you to send a team to the above Working Test. If someone else acts as Team Secretary would you please pass this letter onto them?
Teams will comprise of 2 Novice and 2 Open dogs and Kennel Club rules apply. Novice dogs must not have won a Field Trial award. The qualifying date for Novice dogs is 01 February 2016. Should a novice dog win a Novice Test between the qualifying date and the date of the Inter Club Working Test it will still be deemed to be a novice for the purpose of this competition. However, should a novice dog be placed in an open working test during that time it will no longer be considered a novice dog and will not be accepted as a novice dog in this competition.
I enclose an entry form which is to be returned to me by 29 May 2016.
I would, however, appreciate the return of the attached acknowledgement form by the end of February, confirming that you have both received the invitation and are intent on sending a team.
Further information regarding Judges, accommodation, directions and activities for the Saturday night will follow in the spring.
We hope to appoint a new working test secretary in the coming months and will keep you all posted in due course.
Kind regards
Dear Secretary
Annual Golden Retriever Inter-club Working Test Sunday 26 June 2016 Aske Hall, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 5HJ by kind permission of the 4th Marquess of Zetland
On behalf of the Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria I invite you to send a team to the above Working Test. If someone else acts as Team Secretary would you please pass this letter onto them?
Teams will comprise of 2 Novice and 2 Open dogs and Kennel Club rules apply. Novice dogs must not have won a Field Trial award. The qualifying date for Novice dogs is 01 February 2016. Should a novice dog win a Novice Test between the qualifying date and the date of the Inter Club Working Test it will still be deemed to be a novice for the purpose of this competition. However, should a novice dog be placed in an open working test during that time it will no longer be considered a novice dog and will not be accepted as a novice dog in this competition.
I enclose an entry form which is to be returned to me by 29 May 2016.
I would, however, appreciate the return of the attached acknowledgement form by the end of February, confirming that you have both received the invitation and are intent on sending a team.
Further information regarding Judges, accommodation, directions and activities for the Saturday night will follow in the spring.
We hope to appoint a new working test secretary in the coming months and will keep you all posted in due course.
Kind regards
A message from Yvonne Storr Working Test Secretary
Dear Members
At the end of this working test season I'm stepping down as working test secretary, I would like to thank you, the members and field trial committee for all your support over the last few years.
I have really enjoyed my time doing the job, but as other secretaries know it can get overwhelming when you get busy in your personal life. Sometimes something has to give and it can't be your family or your own dogs.
I'm still going to be an active member of the club, staying on both field trial and executive committees.
Yesterday at the working test I was presenting with an envelope. It contained a wonderful opportunity to shoot at the GRCS open qualifier trial on the 18th September at Newton Estate, Bellingham.
THANK YOU xx
Dear Members
At the end of this working test season I'm stepping down as working test secretary, I would like to thank you, the members and field trial committee for all your support over the last few years.
I have really enjoyed my time doing the job, but as other secretaries know it can get overwhelming when you get busy in your personal life. Sometimes something has to give and it can't be your family or your own dogs.
I'm still going to be an active member of the club, staying on both field trial and executive committees.
Yesterday at the working test I was presenting with an envelope. It contained a wonderful opportunity to shoot at the GRCS open qualifier trial on the 18th September at Newton Estate, Bellingham.
THANK YOU xx
