Golden Retriever Club of Scotland
KC ID 128
AV Retriever
Show Gundog Working Certificate Test
RKC FT Reg J(F)
Venue Mayfield Farm, Kelton, Castle Douglas DG7 1TA.
By kind permission of W R Wilson & Sons and
Keeper Charlie McCathie
Judges David Logan A3509
Jill Gardner B3668
Date Saturday 28th November, 2026.
Time Meet at 9am for a 9.30am prompt start
Closing Date Wednesday 11th November, 2026.
Schedule found using the link below.
NEFRA is pleased to announce that we will be holding a Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Test on Saturday 19th September 2026 in Derbyshire (DE56 2FL).
Whether you’re working towards your Bronze, Silver or Gold Award, this is a great opportunity to showcase your dog’s training, strengthen your partnership, and gain a nationally recognised achievement in a friendly and supportive environment.
The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme promotes responsible dog ownership and encourages good manners in everyday situations. The scheme is suitable for dogs of all breeds and ages, making it an enjoyable goal for both new and experienced handlers.
Further details, including test times, entry information and how to book your place, will be available soon.
We look forward to welcoming you and your dogs for a fantastic day of training and achievement. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates and booking information.
Enter online here.
NEFRA Autumn Working Test – Sunday 27th September 2026.
What a fantastic day we had at Red Hall Farm, Betley, Crewe, for our NEFRA Working Test!
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day such a success, our competitors, judges, helpers, stewards, spectators and everyone who worked behind the scenes.
Our sincere thanks go to our judges, Mr Paul Hasney (B3682), Mrs Gill Awty and Dr Malcolm Awty, for giving their time, knowledge and expertise throughout the day. We are extremely grateful for their hard work, time and commitment.
A very special thank you also goes to Mr & Mrs M. Berrisford for kindly allowing us to use Red Hall Farm and for their generous hospitality.
Thankyou to Skinners for their sponsorship today.
The test featured Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Novice and Open classes, providing a varied and challenging day for competitors at all levels.
1st
Keveral Olympia
Owned by: Andy Sweeney & Sue Rodgers
Handled by: Sue Rodgers
Certificates of Merit were also awarded to:
Tweediesle Lindores’ Sezaru
Owned & Handled by: Louise Peers
Skybrook My Love My Life
Owned by: A. Haley & C. Simons
Handled by: Anne Haley
NOVICE DOG / NOVICE HANDLER
1st
Kimberfield In Love Again SGWC
Owned by: Mr & Mrs G Richards
Handled by: Mrs R Richards
Certificate of Merit:
Hototo’s Paper Gangsta
Owned & Handled by: Caroline Chambers
1st
Sunflicker Monster Munch
Owned & Handled by: Jacqui Good
2nd
Satinbaze Cracksman for Blacktoft (a.i) JW SGWC
Owned & Handled by: Helen Fox
3rd
Pajanbeck Think of Me ai
Owned by:Egginton & Davies
Handled by: P Egginton
Certificates of Merit were also awarded to:
Foulby The Dark Knight At Kandrelli
Breed: Irish Water Spaniel
Owned & Handled by: Sue Margerison
SkyBrook If By Chance
Owned by: A. Haley & C. Simons
Handled by: Anne Haley
Judges’ Choice Novice: Burton Salmon Shadow Delta
Handled by: Sonya Jenkinson
1st
Ollersett Duchess
Owned by: Julie Matthews
Handled by: Garry Ellison
2nd
Larksease Black Bryony
Owned & Handled by: Mrs Vivienne Gatter
Certificates of Merit were also awarded to:
SelloanaCallisto Nymph
Owned & Handled by: Mrs Anne Kitching
Signy Never Touching Ground
Owned & Handled by: A. Sweeney
Judges’ Choice Open: Passione Knightspool
Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Owned & Handled by: Mark Poulton
Congratulations to all our winners, Judges’ Choice’s and Certificate of Merit recipients!
It was wonderful to see such a range of dogs and handlers taking part, with some excellent work throughout the day. Working tests are not only about competition, but also about gaining experience, developing young dogs and enjoying working alongside our dogs, and there was plenty of that on display at Red Hall Farm.
Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible. From setting up and preparing the ground, stewarding and throwing, picking up, judging and presenting awards, to everyone who simply came along to support the event, NEFRA couldn’t run these days without you.
We drew a raffle today and the proceeds from this are being donated to Renal dysplasia research. JRD is a serious inherited kidney condition that can have a devastating impact on affected dogs and their families. This new research represents an exciting step forward in improving our understanding of the disease and, ultimately, helping to protect the future health of our breed. £95 will be donated to this research from today’s raffle.
Thank you to all our competitors for supporting the club, and we hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did.
Congratulations everyone, and we look forward to seeing you at the next NEFRA event!
Schedule here. .
NEFRA Full Day Training Day – A Great Success!
On 26th July 2026, NEFRA held a fantastic full-day training event at Geoff Saints Training Ground, Haighton, Cow Hill, PR2, led by the experienced trainer Garry Ellison.
The day was primarily aimed at novice dogs, and we were delighted to welcome eight dogs and their handlers for a full day of learning, encouragement and practical training. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to develop their skills in a relaxed and supportive environment, with plenty of helpful advice and guidance throughout the day.
It was wonderful to see the progress made by both dogs and handlers, and the enthusiasm and teamwork on display made for a thoroughly enjoyable event.
A huge thank you goes to Garry Ellison for sharing his knowledge and expertise, and to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success. We look forward to welcoming you all to future NEFRA training days and events!
Redhall Farm in Crewe is a fantastic venue, and we’re excited to be returning for another training day.
The full-day session will be led by Garry Ellison, offering an excellent opportunity to learn from an experienced trainer. To ensure a high-quality experience, the group will be limited to just 8 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will only be secured once payment has been received.
To reserve your spot, please enter online here.
We are pleased to be hosting a Kennel Club Good Citizen assessment day, offering all three levels, on Saturday 11th July at Park Lodge, Derbyshire.
🕙 Start time: 10:00am
🕤 Please arrive: 9:30am
Please note:
Further joining information will be sent out closer to the date.
🐾 Online entries
NEFRA Gundog Training Day – 27 June 2026
NEFRA will be holding a full-day gundog training event on 27th June 2026 at Burton Salmon, a well-regarded venue that provides excellent ground for practical gundog training.
The day will focus on practical gundog work, covering key skills and techniques suitable for working dogs at different stages of their training. The aim is to give handlers clear, effective training approaches that they can take away and apply in their regular training, whether preparing for the shooting field, working tests, or improving overall control and reliability.
Training will be led by Mr Andy Sweeney and Mr Gary Ellison, both highly experienced and respected gundog trainers. They will deliver instruction throughout the day, sharing their knowledge and experience across a range of areas, including:
The day is designed to be practical, informative, and suitable for a range of abilities. Handlers will have opportunities to observe demonstrations, ask questions, and gain hands-on guidance to support their own training at home.
Online entry here.
Ceilidh Cup – Conditions of Entry
Entries for the Ceilidh Cup are now being accepted. Points for the trophy will be counted from 21 February to 20 February of the following year. This timeframe ensures that all working tests and the shooting season are completed.
Lists of qualifying tests, together with the relevant picking-up certificates, must be submitted to the Working Secretary no later than 1 March.
This award is made to the dog, not the handler. A single handler may therefore enter multiple dogs, provided each dog qualifies. Dogs may be handled by different people at different tests or on different days; it is the dog’s performance that earns the points.
To qualify for the award, a dog must have spent a minimum of four days in the field, either picking up or working with game. A certificate confirming this must be signed and dated by the keeper or shoot captain.
The award is open to NEFRA members only. The owner must have been a member for the entire year in which points are being claimed.
Link below to the claims from and more about this Trophy.
NEFRA Gundog Training Day – 28 February
NEFRA held a full-day gundog training event on 28 February at Hesketh Bank, a popular venue regularly used for NEFRA training days and events.
The day focused on practical gundog training, covering key skills and techniques suitable for working dogs at various stages of training. The aim was to provide handlers with clear, effective methods they could take away and apply in everyday training, whether preparing for the shooting field, tests, or simply improving general control and steadiness.
Training was led by Paul Egginton, Gary Ellison and Steve Burns, all highly experienced and respected gundog trainers. Throughout the day they shared their knowledge in areas such as:
A huge thank you to Sam Slinger for allowing us to use such a fantastic venue. Thanks also to our army of helpers throughout the day — we truly couldn’t do it without you.
We ran three training groups:
Each group tackled impressive distances and worked on developing control during retrieves.
The day was absolutely fantastic, and we look forward to returning soon.
NEFRA are hosting a full-day training day at Burton Salmon, kindly hosted by David Foster with Trainers Jim Christen & Samantha Whyte.
This will be a full day of tailored training, focusing on whatever you and your dog need to help progress your work.
The day will take place on a weekend in May, so keep your eyes peeled, the date will be announced very soon.
