Category:NEFRA

Held on 2nd November 2025 at: Biddulph Leisure Centre, Thames Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 9HL

Judge (Dogs) Miss J Calverley (Gwenadillo)
Judge (Bitches) Mrs S Tagg (Oiyou)
Referee and Judge for Special Members Stakes, Baby Puppy Classes and Brace – Mrs M Romeo-Dieste (Hopevalley).

Judge’s Critiques:

Our major award winners were as follows:

Best In Show	Thurgood & Holmes’ Finhamspride Clio
Reserve Best In Show Best Opposite Sex Best Liver in Show	Wild’s Bitcon Alliance with Bluewater (AI) JW Wild’s Bitcon Alliance with Bluewater (AI) JW Sullivan’s Wyrebeck Shockwave
Best Puppy in Show	Walker & Roberts Seaheart Frida at Gloi JW
Best Veteran in Show	Whitaker’s Sh Ch Evening Mist Black Brianta (Imp Cze)
Best Special Working in Show	Peers’ Tweedisle Lindores
Best Baby Puppy	Whitaker’s Touch of Power Black Brianta (Imp Cze) NAF TAF

Dog Challenge Certificate	Wild’s Bitcon Alliance with Bluewater (AI) JW
Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate	Mullins’ Everblack Booze Cruise at Dexanluc
Bitch Challenge Certificate	Thurgood & Holmes’ Finhamspride Clio
Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate	Prior’s Blacktoft Avelino at Finnashember
Best Puppy Dog	Mullins’ Seaheart Fabian at Dexanluc
Best Veteran Dog	Joyce’ Stranfaer Get over It JW
Best Liver Dog	Sullivan’s Wyrebeck Shockwave
Best Special Working Dog	Hewison’s Casblaidd Island in The Sky SGWC KCWGC VW
Best Puppy Bitch	Walker & Roberts Seaheart Frida at Gloi JW
Best Veteran Bitch	Whitker’s Sh Ch Evening Mist Black Brianta (Imp Cze)
Best Liver Bitch	Bellamy’s Moonstruck I’m On Fire with Moontorn (Imp Swe)
Best Special Working Bitch	Peers’ Tweedisle Lindores

Full results: https://www.fossedata.co.uk/show-results/northern-england-flatcoated-retriever-association-november-2025.aspx

Photo collection courtesy of Harry Vasey: to follow

🐾 Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme – Bronze, Silver & Gold Testing 🐾

📍 Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire
📅 Date: Friday, 11th October 2025
🕤 Time: Meet at 9:30 AM for a 10:00 AM start
⏰ Gold level testing will not begin before 12:00 PM

We will be running Bronze, Silver, and Gold level tests on the day.
£5 per dog – one test per dog only.

Important Notes:

• Proof of previous level(s) is required to take Silver or Gold.
• Please ensure your dog is prepared for the level you wish to enter.

💳 Payment Instructions:
Please pay £5 per dog via PayPal using the following link:
🔗 PayPal.me/NEFRAworkingsub

• Select the ‘Friends and Family’ option to avoid fees – NEFRA will be charged if you don’t
• Do not use a credit card for payment

We look forward to seeing you and your well-trained dogs there!

Enter using this link.

Gundog Training Day – 21st September at Roan Lodge, Buxton, Quarnford by kind permission of Ms Lesley Morgan.

We’re excited to invite you to a Gundog Training Day on Sunday, 21st September at Roan Lodge, Buxton, with experienced trainer Steve Burns.

A big thank you to Lesley for kindly hosting us at Roan Lodge!

This event is a great opportunity to fine-tune your dog’s skills just a week before our Autumn Test. Whether you’re preparing for the test or simply want to see how your dog is progressing, we’d love to see you there.

Come along for a great day of training and camaraderie!

Enter using this link.

Please complete the form together with a cheque (payable to NEFRA) to:
POST: Ms Anne Haley, 54 Knowsley Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 8AP
or EMAIL: NEFRAworkingsub@gmail.com with payment via paypal.me/NEFRAworkingsub
(NB: please do not support the PayPal payment with your credit card – NEFRA would be charged – Select Family & Friends payment option) £15

Cancellation of Autumn Test, 28th September

It is with real disappointment that we announce the cancellation of our Autumn Test on 28th September, due to a lack of entries. This decision has not been made lightly, and it’s been incredibly difficult for all involved.

I, Charlotte Simons, your Working Secretary, am personally very saddened that we’ve had to cancel this event due to such low interest. We had introduced several new elements this year, including a Meet the Judges feature with photos and information, and even arranged a training session just 7 days before the test, all based on feedback from flatcoat owners about what they want from a working test and from their club.

Despite these efforts, the support simply wasn’t there, and I am disappointed it has come to this.

My sincere thanks go to:

– Our judges, who had generously given up their time.

– The landowners at Redhall Farm, for allowing us to secure this brilliant venue months ago.

– Anne and Sonya, for all their hard work in planning and organising these tests, even when it’s clear they’re not being supported as they should be.

– The NEFRA sub-committee, for the effort that went into trying to make this event a success.

We do still hope to run our Spring Test next year, but it’s clear that something needs to change. Entry numbers for working flatcoats have become too low to sustain these events as they currently stand.

Thank you again to those who continue to support us, your encouragement means a lot. Refunds will be processed in due course.

Charlotte Simons

Working Secretary, NEFRA

Schedule found here.

Don’t Forget Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association (NEFRA) does have a litter secretary whom can be contacted to help share your litter information, should you feel that the help could ensure your babies find the right homes.
And obviously if you are after a puppy, the same details apply.

Contact Vanessa Burroughs on

01283 814796

or e-mail her on

v.burroughs@btinternet.com

NEFRA Hosts Kennel Club Bronze Good Citizen Test in Knutsford

On 24th August, NEFRA successfully hosted a Kennel Club Bronze Good Citizen Dog Scheme in Knutsford, Cheshire. A huge thank you to Charlotte Simons for the generous use of her field and to Chris Hewison for kindly assessing the dogs on the day.

Congratulations to all who took part, especially our seven successful handlers and their dogs:

• Kathryn Trevor with her Field Spaniel
• Sonya Jenkinson with her Flatcoat
• Rebecca Hartill-Speak with her Cavalier King Charles
• Daniel Forge, who impressively passed with three of his dogs
• Jack Brooks with his Golden Retriever

Well done to everyone involved!

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.