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Crufts 2022 page - waiting for contents  (ObedienceUK) 31/10/2021 18:9:23

OK folks, I've started the Crufts 2022 page (just skeleton at the moment) - so now you send me your teams and photographs and I'll add them to the page.

Crufts Obedience Championships 2022  (richardk) 17/10/2021 11:25:52

Attention All Crufts Championships Qualifiers
Dog Championships
Saturday 12th March 2022 – 18 competitors
B!tch Championships
Sunday 13th March 2022 – 18 competitors
Judge: Pat Watson
Firstly, congratulations to everyone who has qualified for the 2022 championships.
Once again the entry forms and schedules will be sent by email.
Could all qualifiers please let me have their email address as soon as possible so that the office can start work on next year’s show. If you can do this either by Facebook Messenger or email to richkebble@gmail.com that would be great.
If you were at Crufts 2020 I have your email address so you do not need to tell me unless you have changed your email address.
Please don’t reply to this post as it may slip off the bottom and I’ll miss it, thanks.
If you know of anyone who is not on Facebook or ObedienceUK.net can you please pass on the message.
I look forward to hearing from you all and to a great show in 2022.
Richard Kebble

2022 Shows  (ObedienceUK) 20/8/2021 9:11:56

Can I ask Show Secretaries to add their 2022 Shows to the schedules page please. (I can always change the details if things change.)

After some very difficult decisions Lou, Lyn and Steve are proud to announce
The Midland Inter Regional Obedience Team for Crufts 2022
Beginners Angela Walden GSD Anchaz Kizziemas
Beg. Res. Christine Wright Lab Holly From Hollywood
Novice David Wassell GR Millfields to the Moon and Back
Jen Wyatt GSD Duchess Ollmhor
Class A Sue Flight W/S Malaridge Moon Magic
Dawn Cox W/C Tuesday's Chance Encounter
Class B Wendy Hughes W/S Tigrys Bring Me Sunshine
Class C Rob Bint W/S It's Jaro's Journey
Congratulations to you all and commiserations to those not selected and hope you will support the team again next year.
Lou, Lyn and Steve .

Hi, as many of the older members of this site will know I took over the fund when Jane Ellens husband said he could no longer do it. For those that don't know, Jane started the fund to help people in Obedience competition who where struggling to pay vet bills for instance or anything to do with dogs really. Jane sadly passed away quite suddenly and her husband took over her roll. After a couple of months he decided that it wasn't the job for him and asked for someone else to come forward and take it over. No-one offered so I took it on. To cut this short there is now only one contributor to the fund and I am thinking of closing it unless of course someone else would like to take it on? There is a fair amount of money in the fund and if it closes and the previous donators to the fund agree I will transfer all the monies across to Dave Ray for the Defibrillator fund. Thoughts please!

I have some heart tablets, Libeo and Vetmedin, that I now don’t need. Please message me for more details. I will be at Culverstone on Sunday.

I have 3 full 500ml bottles of Proflax Bone and Joint and one opened nearly full bottle. Does anyone use this and want these? They are all recently bought and the opened bottle has been kept in the fridge. I will be at Culverstone on Sunday. Please message me if you are interested.

I've just uploaded the Class Lists for BCOS Moulton (27th November). Thanks to June Le Fevre.

Midland Team Try Outs Crufts 2021
Thank you all for your team applications and for supporting Team Purple. The try out day is to be held on Sunday 28th November 2021, (this isn’t a competition but will enable us to see you and your dog work in a competitive environment) at:
Tomlinsons Canine Centre,
Upper Grange Farm,
Ratby Lane, Markfield. LE67 9RJ.
Directions: From M1 J.22. Take A50 towards Leicester. At 1st roundabout turn right towards Ratby. We are situated about ½ mile from the first roundabout on the right and just before a right hand bend.
Arrival Time: 9-30am for 10-00am start. (Please note that NOBODY, EXCEPT ORGANISERS, WILL BE ADMITTED BEFORE 9-30am as queuing on road outside is dangerous and we need time to set up).
DUE TO THE CONTINUED RISK OF COVID INFECTION PLEASE WEAR A MASK UNLESS WORKING YOUR DOG AND USE HAND SANITISER. IT MAY ALSO BE COLD AS WE WILL HAVE VENTILATION WHERE POSSIBLE.
We will be starting with novice. Followed by beginners.
When you arrive please see Shirley Owen to take a running order draw for your class.
Spectators are welcome to bring their dogs but unfortunately they will not be allowed to train in the hall and please be mindful of people preparing their dog to work as space is limited.
Catering is available eg: Bacon, eggs, burgers, chips, cakes, tea and coffee .
We are very fortunate to secure this centrally located venue so please take note of the following:
NO DOGS OFF LEAD as this is a working kennels and kennel dogs are being exercised.
You may walk your dogs on lead around the grassed tracks around the paddocks. Beyond the paddock is a public footpath across fields which could be muddy.
Please take a towel to clean your dog off before bringing into the training hall.
If anyone has barking dogs please park behind the building to keep peace with the locals.
Please clean up after your dogs, there are plenty of waste bins available.
Although you are under no obligation to stay on after your work out, this is a team event and as such we would really appreciate that you stay on to support the rest of the applicants.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the big day, don’t forget to bring some pocket money to spend on the raffle which is going to be fabulous with loads of lovely prizes that people have generously donated. Above all, please enjoy the day.
Lou, Lyn and Steve.
Here are the instructions for the selection day. All applicants should now have received an email with these attached, if you haven't then please email me to let me know or say so in the comments please.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Burnbank DTC, Championship, 7th May 2022. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Dear All,

As many of you will be aware I had an health episode earlier this year which has left me incapacitated and being unable to live my life as before. I have therefore sadly had to withdraw from my role as assistant chief obedience steward at Crufts dog show, this was a very painful decision to make but ultimately the correct one.
It has been a pleasure to work with Richard Kebble and Roy Page, and I am absolutely devastated at not being able to progress to Chief Steward, or continue working with and learning from the Chief Stewards, chief Steward and I wish Richard all the best for future Crufts shows and in finding the right replacement for me. (I’m Sure you will).

I am aiming to attend Crufts, so see you all there.

Good luck to everyone in Obedience and remember it's only a hobby.

Best Wishes Steve Rutter.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Downlands Obedience Group, Capped Open, 9th January 2022. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded the runnings orders for Downlands Obedience Group (28th November) Show. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Posted On Behalf of Michael

I am writing this as the Chair of the Obedience Liaison Council and also with a very personal view. The following two sayings are well known and have certainly been used on many occasions before this; however I’m going to quote them again;
I have a dream
If you build it they will come.

As someone who loves dogs and dog sports and has competed in obedience since 1970, I joined the original Belfast DTC in 1969 then joined Lisburn & District DTC in 1979 when I moved to Lisburn. I have also been competing in Agility since the early 1980’s, I’ve been the Northern Ireland Obedience Rep for some 36 years. I have watched reps come and go – some good for our sport some not so much.
I think most of us who compete, judge, steward, help out at clubs/show and who organise shows are very aware that our beloved sport is at a crossroads.
Geographically our sport has been divided most noticeably during the great stay debate – do they stay or do they go. The outcome did not please everyone and it saddens me to read some of the comments on Social Media for those who made it about winning and losing. The facts are that the decision has been made and we must move on for the good of our chosen sport.
A few of us have gotten together to discuss how we could help motivate people to take our sport forward. Myself, Carole Patrick, Debra Lavender, Kathy Russell, Bev Smith and the KC’s very own Heidi Lawrence having been having online calls to discuss what we could do to help move things forward in obedience. We started by making comparisons with another fabulous dog sport Agility; concentrating on the excellent and very popular KC International Agility Festival also the numerous agility finals that are hosted at Crufts, Olympia, Dogs In Need, Scottish Dog of the Year, Irish Agility Dog of the Year and all the qualifying heats that go hand in hand to reach the finals.
As a group we are excited in hoping/thinking that have an Obedience Festival could be the start of something big on the obedience calendar. Looking forward to 2023 starting small (just like the KC Agility Festival did) with a two day event hoping that going forward it could be a three day event or perhaps even a four day festival. Maybe even an International Obedience Festival. Running some classes that would perhaps tempt over our fellow competitors from the continent – the way the Crufts World Cup did.
Currently we are looking to source venues to get costs in order for us to complete a Business Case as to how we can finance this venture. We are aware that the KC are not in a position to help fund this so we really need to attract some sponsors and using the KC name may indeed open some doors in that department.
What we are looking for from the obedience fraternity is some buy in, volunteers, ideas and also gauge interest in the idea.
So my ask is – if any of you out there think you could help/advise. If you have any expertise in running events (doesn’t have to be a dog show) and think you could help.
May I ask that you contact your Area Representative giving your name and details of any help you would be prepared to give.



We also discussed running qualifiers for a possible Dog Of The Year in Beginners – C. With qualifiers being held at Open/Championship shows throughout 2022 and all qualifiers going forward to the final at the KC Obedience Festival. Also we would look at applying to gain Championship Status for at least one day also Home International Competition for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We are of course open to all reasonable ideas and all help will be gladly received.
I know we can do this and it will help bring us all together and the bonus is we get a brilliant new event to go to with our wonderful dogs.

Thanks

Michael McCartney

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Lisburn last KCGC Special Pre Beginner Heat before Crufts 2022. Thanks to Kate McCartney.

Downlands Obedience Group November show - don't miss out!

Last couple of days for entries

You can stay on the venue all day, and your running orders will be more spread out for this show...

We also have a Class B this time!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Culverstone. Thanks to Jo Newman.

I've just uploaded the full class running orders for Ditton. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded Richard Moss's pictures from the Sheffield GSD Society Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Phoenix ODC. Thanks to Steve Rutter.

I am having great difficulty contacting judges who have agreed to judge for caterham chipstead & coulsdon DTC in 2022. Either there is no email address on obed uk or it is an outdated one. Please if you know you have agreed to judge for us but have not yet received the Judges appointment letter then contact me on colliecorner@hotmail.co.uk so I can forward to you.or text me on 07713711535 many thanks

After a lot of hard work, meetings with Sandwell Council, Councillors and West Bromwich MP and the filing of 3 formal complaints against the Council I have had some success.
I have now received written confirmation that my dates 17th & 18th Sept and 24th & 25th Sept 2022 will be held and not given to any other organiser.
BAGSD have yet to decide whether they will run both CH and Open shows, CH only or just the 2 Ticket shows.
After many requests from competitors not to allow the week at Sandwell to fold I have decided that my retirement has been very short lived and will ensure that 4 shows will be held on these dates. The worst scenario for me would be - I will be running 2 Ch shows and 2 Open shows and hosting the ticket classes.
If I have to get judges for 4 shows I will need offers of help. I am doing this for you all, please support me. I hope that judges contracted for the cancelled 2021 shows will willingly transfer to next year. I will be in contact shortly.
Once I know what BAGSD have decided I will keep everyone updated.
From an ex-retired Secretary to now a stupid Secretary
Kathy Hood

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Wigton. Thanks to Anne Westover.

Just a reminder that the clocks change overnight Saturday to Sunday, going BACK an hour...so PLEASE don't arrive too early on Sunday - judging doesn't start until at least 10 a.m. (Saturday's 11am!)

I've just uploaded the schedule for the BCOS Moulton Show on 27th November 2021. Thanks to Anita Neal.

l've just uploaded my report for the GSD of Wales Dog Ticket

Carol

Don't forget to enter before the closing date of 8th November... Classes are capped!

Class 3, A D&B is now full - Reserved status only via WYD.

Novice 2 has been put on Reports

Can anyone share with me Paul Cook's contact details other than FB. I can't find his email on OBUK. Thanks. Lily

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lune Valley DTC, Capped Open, 16th January 2022. Thanks to Lesley Alsop.

REPORT ADDED FOR SHEFFIELD GSD ..A pt 4

I've just uploaded the Class Lists for BCOS Moulton Show on 24th October 2021. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the schedule for North West Kent DTC, Capped Open, 6th February 2022. Thanks to Eileen Restell.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from East Grinstead to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders and information sheet for the Downlands Obedience Group. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Congratulations Kathy Russell and Kafna

Congratulations to Wendy Wheatcroft

Why are we getting all these adverts popping up by google on OB.UK ?

I've just uploaded the schedule for Downlands Obedience Group, Capped Open, 28th November 2021. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Obedience regulation amendments announced: Stays are to be removed as of 1 January 2022
Following discussions by the Obedience Liaison Council and consultation with the obedience community, The Kennel Club Board has approved a number of regulation amendments under the terms of which all stays will be removed from the list of exercises for obedience with effect from 1 January 2022. Stays are currently suspended until 31 December 2021 as part of the Covid-19 regulation amendments.
Consideration of this matter has been ongoing for some time. Recommendations by the Obedience Liaison Council and the Activities Committee were not made lightly and were submitted to the Board only after careful consideration, as the removal of stays represents the most significant change to Obedience regulations in a long time.
The suspension of stays during Covid-19 had been well received and the benefits it provided to the smooth running of shows was noted during discussions. Additionally, it was hoped that new competitors would be more willing to try obedience without the stays as an exercise.
It had been discussed whether it was necessary to include an alternative control exercise in place of the stay exercise; however, it was decided that there were enough elements of control included as an inherent part of other exercises, therefore a new and separate exercise would not be needed.
These latest amendments to the obedience regulations are mostly concerned with removing references to stays. However, due to the removal of stays the number of marks available have been amended.
Marks allocated
The marks required to be awarded Obedience Certificates have been adjusted from 300 to 230 to account for the removal of the stay exercise. Therefore, the number of points needed to qualify for the Obedience Certificate is now 215.
The total marks available for each class have also been adjusted and are now as follows:
• Introductory: 30
• Pre-Beginners: 45
• Beginners: 70
• Novice: 70
• Class A: 110
• Class B: 170
• Class C: 230
Please note the relevant amendments to the obedience regulations will be published on The Kennel Club website in due course. All references to stays will also be deleted.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC, Open, 30th December 2021. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

Downlands Obedience Group October show - don't miss out!

October 17th 2021 at Newark Showground.
Due to re-grassing this show will be held in the Newark showring which is to the left of the main ring. Go through the main gate. turn left at the main ring and carry on to the Newark ring.


competitors please remember to make your own ring numbers & don't forget to bring a pencil to book in with.

Hi everyone thankfully it looks as though shows for next year will be going ahead and on that note I would ask if anyone would be willing to judge at Sheffield GSD shows either in April/Oct or both please let me know I will be there on Sunday armed with paperwork hopefully make sure we are not begging for judges next year. Thanks Linda Wild email wild.lc50@gmail.com

I've just uploaded the full class lists for Lisburn & District DTC. Thanks to Kate McCartney.

Reports for Pre-Beginner and Beginner at Plymouth DTC Sunday 3rd October now posted to Reports.
Eunice

Hi all, there was a Paleo Ridge lanyard and a red rubber ball on a blue and pink rope.
Rosettes
Katherine Huggins - 4th in Fun Class - 2/10
Mary Ray - 5th in C Dog 1 - 3/10
Sue Peachey - 5th fun class - 3/10
Sue Bleach - 5th - novice - 2/10
Jane Bint - 6th - novice bitch - 2/10
Jacky Roddick - 6th - B Dog - 3/10
Pat Watson - 6th - C Bitch - 3/10

These will be at East Grinstead.

Thanks Julie

What a weekend! We had the fuel problems, the A13 was closed for roadworks, making the traffic worse than normal. If that wasn’t enough the weather threw everything at us, sunshine, torrential rain, wind and what seemed to be a mini tornado. To top it all, our suppliers of the toilets did not finish delivering the toilets until about 7.00 ish as their wagon’s engine blew up and they had to use a car and trailer to deliver 2 toilets at a time. Despite all of this, it was a great show.
Thanks to everyone who turned up on Friday to help Ian and I with the rings, signs, tables, chairs and unloading everything. John and Kath Westell, Rod and Liz White, Sue Starr, Dave Gillet, Jan Witham, Julia Tuck, Kim Ford, Julie Enright, Paula Kenny, Les Tolliday, Mick and Lyn Johnson and Colin Sutton, many hands make light work.
Thanks to our Friday guards at the gate, Vanda Fitter, Linda Plows, Gaynor Taylor and Les Willis and to Malcolm Hanlon and Les Willis for manning the gate during the busy periods over the weekend.
Thanks to all our judges and stewards for giving up their day, sorry the weather was so bad but despite all my e mails, phone calls, text messages, the gods weren’t kind to us. Thanks to the Friday crew plus Nicola, Claire, Sandra, Ed, Sarah and Sue for coming along and helping in the marquee at the weekend. Thanks to Simon for helping with the tables and chairs on Sunday.
Thanks again to Richard Kebble for being Chief Steward for the weekend, much appreciated.
Apologies to Jane Bint and her team who had to stand to drink their afternoon tea and cakes as the tables and chairs man turned up early!
Congratulations to our ticket winners, on Saturday Dot Watts and Ob Ch Ziggdan Zyco winning the dog ticket and Anne Northfield and Moshanta Made for Me winning the girl’s ticket. On Sunday Trish Jones and Ob Ch Longwaves Cloudy Sky winning the dog ticket and Kamal Fernandez and Firetouch Super Girlie (owned by Val Venables) winning the girl’s ticket. Congratulations to all the other competitors who went home with a red rosette at our weekend.
If I have forgotten anyone, I am sorry. See you all next year.
Julie

I've just uploaded the running order (and full class lists) for Sheffield GSD Society. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I can’t believe it’s down.

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from Plymouth DTC Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Tricia Jones

Congratulations to Kamal and Girlee

Many congratulations Anne Northfield and Prada

Many congratulations Dot and Zyco

ticket results please today

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for East Grinstead. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Is there any kind soul out there who could steward C for Heidi Lawrence on Sunday at Elm Park. The weather forecast looks good for Sunday, honest. Smiffys are doing the catering so you know the food will be good. Come and join us for a day out please.

Worcester Dog Training Club
Open Obedience Show

Sunday Pre Beginners Report posted

I've just uploaded Richard Moss's pictures from the GSD Club of Wales Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from the GSD Club of Wales Championship Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Carolyn Heath (dog) and Kathy Russell (bitch)

Hi Everyone coming to Elm Park Show next weekend, please allow extra travelling time on Saturday and Sunday. Thurrock Council have kindly announced that the A13 will be closed in both directions from the A1014 ( Stanford-le-Hope ) to the A128 ( Orsett Cock ) junctions.
These closures will be in force from 9pm on Friday 1st October till 5am on Monday 4th October.
If coming from the A127 you can still go down the A128 to the Orsett Cock roundabout or you could take B188, first right after the Dog and Partridge Pub on the A128, then left at the junction to the show ground.
If coming from Southend you can turn off the A13 onto the A1013 at the Stanford-le-Hope junction which will bring you to the Orsett Cock roundabout.
If coming from the M25 you can take Junction 31 ( Lakeside ) on to the A1306 then pick up the A1013 at the next roundabout and follow that to the little bridge ( signed Orsett Hospital ) that takes you to the show ground.
Those coming on Friday should miss the problems, sorry for all this but its out of our control. We look forward to seeing you all next weekend. Thanks Julie.

Micheldever Pre-Beginner report posted.

It is with great regret that I have to announce that Andover & District Dog Training Society will shortly close.

Reduced membership and a lack of people willing to take on the running of the club, and following a Special General Meeting it was concluded that the best option was to close the club. As some of you will know the club has been in existence since 1968 and has seen many years of success but times are changing and with less and less people interested in competitive obedience we had to cancel our Open Show for the third year. So we are where we are!

Shirley (Chairman)

For competitors who are camping at the venue. There is a car boot sale at the ground on Saturday which finishes at 3pm. To avoid having to queue to get into the venue we would ask you arrive after this time. Thanks.

I've just uploaded Daren Cantrell's pictures from the Downlands Obedience Group Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Elm Park. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Ditton DTC, Capped Open, 20th November 2021. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, 2 x Open, 9th & 10th October 2021. Thanks to Kate McCartney.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Plymouth DTC. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I have rosettes/awards for the following people from the September show:

NOVICE
Miss Anne Morson and Seaposer Meant To Be
Mrs Kimberley Hampsheir and Kilnhust Kentish Man
Ms Irene Cullum and Carandmar Orange Aero
Mr William Forrest and Birkcross Gem

A
Mrs Liz Board and Moonwater Dulcinea
Miss Shirley Budgen and Whyso Barackaded
Miss Kylie Birch and Ch Downriver Free Spirit (Imp Can)

I will take to Elm Park weekend, if you can collect from me there, it would be appreciated - or otherwise, please get in touch so we can arrange something!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1USqu2jOT4Z3sh1HTRdeiiXL0lvaz2fpiUsfzG8ORONU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Good news the cap on class C has been removed. Emma Lavender has kindly agreed to Judge. Anyone on the reserve list please either PM me Sue Bean or email me Beansue@aol.com or I will email you all after entries close & I have your details from WYD

Mike Price will replace Dee Steadman as Novice Dog Judge.

There is also a change to our Emergency Vet on Call, 'Vets Now Newport' will cover any emergencies as the local vet no longer offers this service.

Hi is any kind person available to steward a very easy A round at Elm Park on Saturday 2nd October? Contact Barbara 07713711535

This was the first of a Scottish Triple of Championship Shows in 2 weekends & it both started & ended the contribution to the show calendar for our part of the world.

We were given the chance of running a ‘no frills’ show after a relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions, and we grabbed it with very little time to spare.

No catering, no access to the building apart from toilets- these were the things we had to accept if we wanted to proceed.
So HUGE thanks to our judges, most of whom were in a position to fulfil their 2020 obligation, and to those who stepped in to fill the gaps.
Thank you for understanding & accepting the restrictions brought about by these ‘strange times’.
To the stewards and scribes- again thank you all for giving up your day so that others could compete.

To our club members, their families & to our support team of Burnbank DTC, your help on the field is always appreciated- a mere thank you seems inadequate.

We were blessed with a fine day, sunshine included so what more could you ask for?
It was fabulous to see so many smiles & there was a definite feel - good atmosphere around the rings.
Congratulations to all of our winners & to those placed on the day.
Thank you all for the lovely comments about our show- it really does make the work worthwhile.
We will be back next year on Sunday 4th of September 2022.
Good luck to everyone for the rest of the season, stay safe & we hope to see you all then.
Anne Marie & EKDTC.

Sheffield Show 17th October 2021

Urgently need a C Judge and a Beginner judge
Stewards for a novice class and an A.
While this appeal is going out any judges short of a steward please contact me

If you are willing to help please contact Anne Hardy at anmeha@aol.com 0r 07575 141494
Anne

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Louth & District DTC Shows. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Report Added from Coventry Champ A d&b Pt 1

I've just uploaded my pictures from Coventry to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded Charlotte Mullen's pictures from Burnbank to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the Ticket Draw (only) for the GSD Club of Wales. (Open Class running orders to come shortly)

Congratulations to Sharon Dunstan & Merry

Congratulations to Dianne Cobon & Borderquest Rolling Thunder

Congratulations to Shirley Bowlas and Frankie (Franks for the Memory) winning The Dog Ticket today (not Coventry’s Ticket!)

A great big thank you to all our lovely judges, stewards, members, helpers and competitors who made our show a great success.
Weather was bearable - not too hot and no rain 🤣🤣 but great for the dogs.
Thanks to Ruth Lewis and Loughborough who ran their ticket classes on Friday enabling 2 more people to qualify for Crufts.

Sadly there's always one who spoils it for everyone else.
Not so many thanks to the vile individual who emptied the contents of their toilet onto the grass under the skip. Unfortunately it wasn't just liquid waste either 😡😡
You must have seen that the Elsan was full (toilet company didn't service/empty on Sunday as arranged) and rather than do what any normal person would do (take it home), you decided to put it where you thought no one would see it.

Luckily, I always do a last walk round the venue once everything has gone to check nothing has been left behind. As you can imagine, I was furious and absolutely disgusted to find this and have to clean it up with poo bags as that's all I had handy 🤢🤢🤮🤮
To add to my delight, I had to then put it in my van and take it home to dispose of properly.
I say luckily, as if the venue owner had found this I doubt we would ever been welcomed back!

If anyone knows who did this please PM me as I would love to know and ban them from ever entering our show again.

Glad it's all over this year and looking forward to seeing you all again on Sunday 28th (open) and Monday 29th (champ) August 2022.

Louise
Club and show secretary

I have a reasonable collection of lost property, including a black/red webbing lead, various tuggy balls, glasses and a gold Labrador ring clip, along with 8 unclaimed rosettes.
I'll be taking them to Coventry, GSD Wales and Sheffield GSD shows and will put in the Secretary's tent.
Anything not claimed by Sheffield will be disposed of.
Still have sunglasses and tuggy belonging to Angela Reyolds left at Phoenix and not collected at Hatchford Brook.

Rosettes for -
Chris Turner 3rd Novice Dog
Gloria Crimmin 4th A Dog
Alison Gresty 4th C D&B
Carolyn Heath 5th Novice Girls
Rebecca Boydell 6th Novice Girls
Chrissie Skelly 6th A Dog
Leslie Deegan 6th Novice Dog
Alison Hurton 1st YKC Novice

Thanks
Louise