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Training Day – Tatton Park

Posted on 19th April 1998Updated on 13th October 2018by FlatcoatChrisCategories:NEFRA

A full training day was held at Tatton Park, Knutsford on 19th April 1998.

29 dogs were entered for the day split between Puppy (with Liz Geoghegan), Beginner (with Elaine Whittaker), two Novice classes (taken by Peter Forster and David Bellamy).

After lunch informal progress tests were held with all the dogs doing each of the exercises, which were varied indifficulty according to wherether they were Puppy, Beginner or Novice. Points were awarded for each exercise and the highest overall score was from Mr Swift with Torwood Puddleduck.

The working sub-committee at this time were Peter Forster, Liz Geoghegan, Denise Jury, Sheena Wells and Den Orme.

At the time monthly training classes were held in the North West on Sunday mornings for puppies, beginners and novices.

Spring Working Test 1998

Posted on 22nd March 1998Updated on 13th October 2018by FlatcoatChrisCategories:NEFRA

Our third working test was held at St Helens, Lancashire for puppy, novice and open.

Gaynor Bailey and Stan Morgan judged the puppies, Terry Sparkes and John Pilling judged the open test. All four judges took the novice dogs in the afternoon.

Puppy (11 entries)

1st Cherry Wood – Soft Breeze
2nd Mr Saunders with Coalport Celtic Charmer of Roaninish
3rd Jo Hewison with Casblaidd Bridget
4th David Showell with Cleovine Tresillion
COM Jane O’Brien with Blithdale Shadow

Novice (19 entries)

1st Kelvin White – Reed of the Marshes
2nd Pat Robertson – Heatherbank Chief of Warpersmoss
3rd Rita Aubrey – Gilduffe Morna
COM Mr Swift – Torwood Puddleduck

Open (11 entries)

1st Brian Holmes – Lawton Julia
2nd Elaine Whittaker – Falconcliffe Pagent
3rd Monica Wood – Moatwood Prisma
4th Jackie Winder – Wishful Thinker

Lunch was provided by Bob Kitching and his team of helpers. Judges and entrants alike seemed to have a thoroughly enjoyable day on a ground which consisted of woodland and farmland and the day ended with the presentation of the trophies to tothe winners (along with engraved glasses for them to keep as a permanent momento) and tea and biscuits all round, supplied by Audrey and her helpers.

2nd NEFRA Working Test – Crathorne

Posted on 9th August 1997Updated on 25th May 2022by FlatcoatChrisCategories:NEFRA

NEFRA held its 2nd working test on 9th August 1997 for Puppy, Novice and Open dogs.

Puppy & Open Tests in the morning, puppy being judged by David Bellamy and Jackie Winder, Open being judged by Philip Wagland and David Showell
Novice judged in the afternoon by all four judges

A superb BBQ lunch was served by Bob Kitching and his helpers.

Trophies, award cards and rosettes were presented by Lady Crathorne

Original Report in Wagging Tails

Puppy (6 entries)

1st Mr C Swift – Torwood Puddleduck
2nd Mr T Wensley – Stownsley Moody Blues
3rd Mrs P Colson – Brave Bassanio of Windyhollows
4th Mrs W Moor – Stownsley Thin Lizzy

Novice (22 entries) – 5 tests

1st Mrs R Townsend – Steeplehouse Chipper
2nd Mr A Harkin – Fenstorm Silver Lining
3rd Mr P Forster – Wizardwood Tawny Tamarind
4th Mr S Burns – Field Maple

Open (8 entries)

2nd Mr A Harkin – Fenstorm Silver Lining
3rd Mr S Burns – Field Maple
4th Miss N Colson – Ch Kulawand Wood Nymph of Windyhollows
COM Mr H Brown – Cleovine Acer of Hazelmere

Novice Dog / Novice Handler Award – Mrs P Colson Windyhollows My Prayer

Fun Day 27th July 1997

Posted on 27th July 1997Updated on 12th October 2018by FlatcoatChrisCategories:NEFRA

This fun day was held at Bob and Sandra Kitching’s home: Sandhills Farm, Crathorne, Yarm

A photographic competition was held with eight diff634ererent classes judged by Lady Crathorne and Joan Rudkin awarding the first prize to Kathryn Trevor whose entry featured on the NEFRA Christmas cards, with a Clowbeck dog being featured on the NEFRA notelets.

A ringcraft class held by Val Orme

A scurry held by Liz Geoghegan & Den Orme

Retrieving a Bonio & Sausage held by Gary Whiting

Bob Kitching provided BBQ catering

An Agility demonstration was provided by the Quaker Agility Team – followed by the opportunity to have a go

A show ‘match’ was judged by Elaine Whiting awarding Best in Match to Mr & Mrs Slack’s Wizardwood Orlando

2nd NEFRA Open Show May 1997

Posted on 4th May 1997Updated on 29th November 2022by FlatcoatChrisCategories:NEFRA

The Association held its second open show on 4th May 1997 at Woodford Community Centre, Stockport. (Original Report In Wagging Tails)

JUDGES
DOGS Mr Reid Flowers (Fenrivers) BITCHES Miss Fiona McKinlay (Colona) JUNIOR HANDLING Alison Carroll.

SPONSORS Spillers Pet Foods – who held a stand at the event where everyone could check the weight of their dogs and take advice on feeding.

Best In Show was awarded to Helen Hughes’ Heronsflight Haste
Reserve Best In Show went to Mr & Mrs B Jones’ Shargleam Legend at Benvellyn
Best Puppy went to Mrs S A and Miss S J Moult’s Capeldewi Merman
Best Veteran in Show went to Bob Allen’s Ebony Gleam of Darillens

All these winners were presented engraved glass rose bowls by the association.

Our thanks go to everyone for making this an enjoyable and successful day but in particular our judges and our stewards (who were Mrs Hazel Wilson and Miss Becky Johnson).

Dogs

Minor Puppy – 1st Moult’s Capeldewi Merman (BPIS)

Puppy 1st Wensley’s Stownsley Moody Blues

Junior 1st Geoghegan’s Hightarn Rambler

Special Yearling 1st Geoghegan’s Hightarn Rambler

Novice 1st McGahan’s Stompy Jones

Graduate 1st Allen’s Darillen’s Wings of Song

Post Graduate 1st Allen’s Darillen’s Wings of Song

Limit 1st Hughes’ Heronsflight Haste (BIS)

Open 1st Allen’s Clowbeck Black Drake at Darillens

Veteran 1st Allen’s Clowbeck Black Drake at Darillens

Special Liver 1st Wolfhill Touch of Guinness