NEFRA Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association

Saturday 2nd August 2025

We’re thrilled that you’ll be joining us on August 2nd in Knutsford for our upcoming dog training event! Whether you’re starting out with a new pup or looking to build on existing skills, this session will be a great opportunity to learn and have fun.

We’ll be covering practical training techniques, positive reinforcement methods, and helpful tips to strengthen the bond. There’ll be plenty of time for questions.

We can’t wait to welcome you for a fantastic day of learning in Knutsford!

Schedule found here.

Enter Online here.

Entries:
1. Via online entry form on NEFRA website plus entry fee payment by PayPal.
2. Or download entry from NEFRA website and send by post, accompanied by cheque to: Ms Anne Haley, 54 Knowsley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8AP
3. Or scan completed entry form and email to NEFRAworkingsub@gmail.comwith payment via PayPal

Payments:If using PayPal go to PayPal.me/NEFRAworkingsub; please use ‘friends and family’ option or NEFRA will be charged – please do not support payment with a credit card
Please put Burton Salmon Training Day as the reference on your PayPal payment
Cheques payable to Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association (NEFRA)

Saturday 12th July 2025

Hello everyone,

We’re so excited that you’ll be joining us for our training event on July 12th! Whether you’ll be attending to build new skills or refresh your knowledge, we’re thrilled to have you.

The session will be focused on learning and making the most of our time together.

We’re looking forward to a great day!

Schedule found here.

Online please enter here.

Entries:
1. Via online entry form on NEFRA website plus entry fee payment by PayPal.
2. Or download entry from NEFRA website and send by post, accompanied by cheque to: Ms Anne Haley, 54 Knowsley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8AP
3. Or scan completed entry form and email to NEFRAworkingsub@gmail.comwith payment via PayPal

Payments:If using PayPal go to PayPal.me/NEFRAworkingsub; please use ‘friends and family’ option or NEFRA will be charged – please do not support payment with a credit card
Please put Burton Salmon Training Day as the reference on your PayPal payment
Cheques payable to Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association (NEFRA)

We are hosting a KCGWC at Roby Mill on the 28th June 2025 by kind permission of Sarah Maraflow.

Unfortunately this event was cancelled.

!This event has been sadly cancelled.

16th August 2025
Sadly this event has been cancelled.

To enter online please follow this link.

With an arrangement similar to 2024 we again hosted an event this year where we had two rings being judged side by side. One for our open show and one for a championship show.

The shows were held at: The Exhibition Hall, York Auction Centre, York on 4th May 2024

Championship Show Judge Mrs J.B. Campbell (Ronevorg)

Fosse Data Results

Major Prize Winners:

Best In Show	Sh Ch Kazval Angel in Your Sky over Feldkirk (K Anderson)
Reserve Best In Show	Stranfaer One Fell Swoop (Mr D & Mrs K Joyce)
Best Puppy In Show	Flatterhaft Santa Ines (Ms A Karlsson)
Best Veteran In Show	Seaheart Crian at Gloi JW (Miss & Dr L Smitherman & Roberts)
Best Liver In Show	Bramatha Brownie TAF (Miss S E F & Mr R Whittaker & Beevers)
Best Special Working In Show	Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft (ai) JW Sgwc (Mrs H M Fox)

Dog Challenge Certificate	Rotherfield Secret Code (Mrs R & Mr J Anson & Mcmanus)
Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate	Hightyne Night Train (Miss M Hall)
Bitch Challenge Certificate	Sh Ch Kazval Angel in Your Sky over Feldkirk (K Anderson)
Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate	Stranfaer One Fell Swoop (Mr D & Mrs K Joyce)
Best Puppy Dog	Flatcharm How You Doin (Miss K L Holland)
Best Puppy Bitch	Flatterhaft Santa Ines (Ms A Karlsson)
Best Veteran Dog	Seaheart Crian at Gloi JW (Miss & Dr L Smitherman & Roberts)
Best Veteran Bitch	Lizzlog Nun On The Run (Mrs L Walker)
Best Liver Dog	Bramatha Brownie TAF (Miss S E F & Mr R Whittaker & Beevers)
Best Liver Bitch	Wyrebeck Shes My Surprise (Miss V M Sullivan)
Best Special Working Dog	Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft (ai) JW Sgwc (Mrs H M Fox)
Best Special Working Bitch	41 – Benvellyn Marakele Into Casblaidd JW Sgwc (Mr C & Mrs C Hewison)

Open Show Judge Mrs C. Simons, nee Smith (Whirleymere)

Fosse Data Results

Major Prize Winners:

Best In Show	Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW Kcwgc Sgwc (Mrs V Bowen)
Reserve Best In Show	Hightyne Night Train (Miss M Hall)
Best Opposite Sex In Show	Sh Ch Hightyne Ramblin Rose (Mr P R & Mrs C E & Miss L C Huyton)
Best Puppy In Show	Wychwizard Forester at Tarnmillcrag (Mr J & Mrs R Pierce)
Best Veteran In Show	Seaheart Crian at Gloi JW (Miss G & Dr L Smitherman & Roberts)
Best Liver In Show	Wyrebeck Shes My Surprise (Miss V M Sullivan)
Best Working In Show	Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW Kcwgc Sgwc (Mrs V Bowen)

Best Dog	Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine JW Kcwgc Sgwc (Mrs V Bowen)
Reserve Best Dog	Hightyne Night Train (Miss M Hall)
Best Puppy Dog	Wychwizard Forester at Tarnmillcrag (Mr J & Mrs R Pierce)
Best Bitch	Sh Ch Hightyne Ramblin Rose (Mr P R & Mrs C E & Miss L C Huyton)
Reserve Best Bitch	Hurstclough Joy of The Moors at Elmstock (Mr R D & Mrs V E Orme)
Best Puppy Bitch	Wychwizard Painted Lady (Mrs C & Mr A Leavy)

Novice Training Day & WRA Assessment

12th April 2025
The Lake House, Roby Mill, WN8 0QT

Training and WRA Day

NEFRA hosted a Working Retriever Assessment (WRA) and training day on the 12th of April at Roby Mill.

Training for both beginner and novice dogs took place in the morning with the WRA taking place in the afternoon.

Two dogs successfully passed the assessment; Jenny Jones with Roxwoodbay River of Yonsaff and Anne Haley with SkyBrook If By Chance.

Huge thanks to Garry Ellison and Gill Awty for being trainers and assessors for the day and Sarah Marfolw for the use of this amazing land.

Schedule found here

On Saturday, 22nd February, we held a training day at Hesketh Bank. The trainers for the day were Gary Ellison, Steve Burns, and Paul Egginton. Gary took the puppies/beginners, Paul took the early novice group, and Steve took the novice/intermediate group.

The puppies/beginners worked on obedience and then practiced retrieving, focusing on how to get the best from your dog and understanding each element of a simple retrieve.
The early novice group used some of the cover and wooded areas for their retrieves, which made breaking down their retrieves and learning how to succeed with their dog particularly important.
The more advanced novice group tackled longer retrieves and included water in their exercises, which proved challenging for the water-loving breed.

Everyone enjoyed the day, and we thank Sam Slinger for the use of the ground, as well as the judges and helpers who gave up their time to ensure the event ran smoothly and was enjoyable.

Schedule found here.

NEFRA members will be saddened to hear the news of the recent death of Mr Les Geoghegan.

Les and his wife Liz had been in Flatcoats for a number of years showing under the affix Fenfleet and they were regulars around the show ring.

Les’s connection with NEFRA’s committee occurred almost by accident, in 2010, Liz a founder member, decided to stand for the position of secretary, tragically she died suddenly before this could happen. Les then decided to stand for the post in her place enabling him to keep his links with flatcoats and the friends they had made over the years. Les turned out to be a very efficient secretary and he served for 9 years retiring in 2019 when he was made an honorary life member of the Association.

Les died a few days ago after a short illness, he leaves no family but many friends and our thoughts are with them at this time.

Update: The funeral will be held at 1pm 29th January 2025 at West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium, Pippin St, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7SP