Field Trial Dates 2021/22 season for your diary
Full schedules and entry forms will be posted on here and facebook page. If you would rather have a paper copy please contact Grace Brown Hon. Sec.
A Word doc of newsletter can be downloaded below:
Retrievers
Monday 11th October A V Novice Retriever Field Trial – Checkley Wood
Tuesday 19th October AV Open Retriever Field Trial – Bitterley, Ludlow
Spaniels
Monday 25th October AV Novice Spaniel FT Buildwas, Much Wenlock
Wednesday 17th November Novice Cocker FT Tregynon, Newtown
Friday 3rd December Open Span ex Cocker FT Leigh Manor, Minsterley.
For the Retriever trials, as a concession, due to last year’s cancellation, we have waived the Nomination Fee of £2 for this season.
Please make a note and let us know if you are able to come on any of the days to help. We need you so please step forward.
SGS have been running Novice Cocker Stakes for some years now and so it was proposed we approach the KC for permission to put on an Open qualifying Cocker Stake. This would be for the next years 2022 season. This is currently being progressed with the KC and we are hopeful it will be approved in the Autumn.
Assistant to the Field trial secretaries Jayne Cuthbert – Brown has expressed an interest in learning more about the running of events and so it is proposed that she “shadow” Paul and Grace, the FT secretaries, for this coming season. This will be a big help as she is also our nominated Covid 19 officer.
Facebook Notice
The Shropshire Gundogs Facebook Group was a “Public” group which to date meant it could be found easily but anything posted would only be seen by ourselves and friends you have nominated to see posts you make or reply to.
From June 11th Facebook policy changed and now all Public groups will become visible to anyone and anyone connected via a friends link can see all comments and reply, even non-members.
To ensure our continued security I have opted to make the group “Private”. This was effective from June 7th and means only those of us that are members of the group can post and make comments. It also means non-members cannot see content or reply to comments.
Any concerns over the change of privacy please contact us.
RESULTS
Spaniel Working Tests were held near Shrewsbury on 23rd May. Thanks to the Eyton Shoot and all those who helped on the day we are very grateful. Chief Steward and test secretary Paul Leeke kept us on track all day and Judges Steve Adams and Sarah Quinn had some very close placings. The test was run in a thick cover of white grass, it was cloudy and cool with a stiff breeze keeping the rain off until we had just finished the afternoon. Congratulations to all the winners. Raffle raised £72 for our chosen charity Midlands Air Ambulance. Sponsored by Skinners.
NOVICE
1st Eastbourne Lass – Wayne Whelan
2nd Lyndale Magic of Drumross- Adam Kerr
3rd Reanlougha Grace – David Ross
4th Jumping Jim Llynfivalley – Nathan Quinn
COM Dakotagun Suzie Q – Richard Sanderson
COM Quingrave Bliss – Stephen Newitt
COM Pam Lets do Shots – Megan Ward
COM Gorgeous Gwen – Megan Ward
COM Rundas Womber Warrior – Jayne Cuthbert Brown
OPEN
1st Betleycourt Holly – David Ross
2nd Tyberius Bud – Bob Fairhurst
3rd Eastbourne Lass – Wayne Whelan
4th White Beam Warbler – Nathan Quinn
COM Cresset Vera – Neil Davies
COM Dakotagun Suzie Q – Richard Sanderson
COM Rheastmooar Vanilla Sky – Kenny Hiley
COM Boundarymoor Edward – Richard Sanderson
COM Leahanie Ellsa – Neil Davies
COM Foxyrose at Tinsonwood – Joe Pickett
AV Retriever Working Tests
Novice & Open – on Sunday 11th July 2021 at Pradoe Home Farm, West Felton by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Andrew & Rachel Kenyon & the Shoot Captain of Pradoe Shoot, Mr Simon Goodall.
Our sponsors are Skinners Dog Foods & thanks to them for their continued support.
Huge thanks to our judges, Vikki Stanley, John Yarwood, Graham Home and Warren Jones (who stepped in at the last minute when our 4th judge had to stand down due to ill health) – they did a fantastic job.
Thanks to all the committee members, helpers, stewards, dummy placers & throwers who kept the day running smoothly. Special thanks to our cake makers! And thanks to all the competitors too for supporting the club. I hope you enjoyed your day.
Results:
The proceeds of the raffle – a fantastic £130 – will go to the Midlands Air Ambulance. Thanks for your support with that.
Novice
1st – Mike Holman – Artistryn Auttumn
2nd and President’s Prize for the Best Retrieve – A Appleton – Applebriar Wyre
3rd – Dave Smith – Castletioram Lochend Lad of Viribus
4th Mark Giles – Stauntonvale Eton Mess
COMs
Mike Cox – Shangarrilyn Victor
Judith White – Minstead Boa Vista
Keith Welsh – Bob Ametrine
OPEN
1st – Mrs Kim Dutton – Shadyacres Teardrop
2nd – Chris Kettle – Ristbrow Bertie
3rd – Nicola Reynolds – Waysgreen Comet
4th – A Appleton – Applebriar Storm
COMs
Scott Hoyle – Demeter Honey
Mac Chapman – Buffskin Rebel Rebel to Canalhouse
Pat Dixon – Forever Storm King. Pat also won the President’s Prize for the Best Retrieve
Many congratulations to all award winners.
Helen Roberts – Retriever Working Test Secretary
Data Protection
In line with the GDPR regulations, a copy of the SGS Data Protection Statement has been uploaded to the SGS website, available here: www.shropshiregundogs.co.uk. If you want to check the data we hold or update your preferences please ring Grace Brown 07730 250 987 or email shropshiregundogs@hotmail.com Thank-you.
SKINNERS remain one of our main sponsors and have kindly provided prizes for all our field trials. Laura Peakman, Skinners representative for our area, remains extremely supportive to us and again we offer our thanks to her and to Skinners.
BASC kindly sponsor our events winners. We thank them for their support.
Grace Brown – Hon Secretary.Tel. 07739 250987 or Rangatira, Baschurch Road, Myddle, Shrewsbury, SY4 3RX. Email :shropshiregundogs@hotmail.co.uk
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