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Obedience Liaison Council Areas and Reps  (shydedogs@aol.com) 6/1/2023 7:50:48

There have been a few posts recently where people are confused about what area they are in for the Obedience Liaison Council. I have put below a list of areas and Reps with links for the relevant Facebook Groups. We need your views on the Kennel Club Agendas, which can be found at https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/obedience/already-competing-in-obedience/

Midlands
Counties –
Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire

Area Reps –
Dawn Cox
Sheilagh Hyde
Bev Smith

Group link –Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/501332820048264/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1072819853559213

North East
Counties –
County Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Northumberland, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Tyne & Wear, West Yorkshire

Area Reps –
Debra Lavender
Neil Walton

Group Link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1112280025474905/

North West
Counties –
Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Merseyside

Area Reps –
Kathy Russell
Helena Weaver

Group link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/381578218636631/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/236546575201964


South East/East Anglia
Counties –
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex

Area Reps –
Fran Godfrey
June le Fevre
Alison Shaw

Group link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/647648595277087/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3064777213767021


South /South West
Counties-
Bristol, Berkshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire

Area Reps –
David Moxon
Lilian Turner

Group link – https://www.facebook.com/groups/523334111177816/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/521960072356536

Northern Ireland

Area Rep –
Michael McCartney

Group Link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/698628494232954/

Scotland

Area Reps –
Carole Patrick
Jim McIntosh

Group Link –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3055195341166219/

Wales

Area Reps –
Jon Farr
Nerys Thomas

Group Link –
Main Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615019945426459/
Intro/Pre/Beginner Group -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/941007899869003/

I've just uploaded the schedule for Great Yarmouth DTC, 2 x Open, 1st & 2nd July 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Class 'B' D/B will now be judged by Sue Aldridge

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Woodman Open Obedience Show, on 29th May 2029. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Monmouthshire Showground

After further consultation with the venue we can now offer camping on Saturday 1st April £10.00pn, unfortunately we cannot have campers overnight on Sunday 2nd.

I've just uploaded the Draw List for BCOS Moulton. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Isle of Man Dog Club, 3 x Open, 16th 17th & 18th June 2023. Thanks to Tracey Dawn Watt.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Knightswood DTC, Championship, 18th June 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Leven & District DTC, Open, 15th April 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Preston & Fylde GSD Club, 2 x Open, 17th & 18th June 2023. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

Any newly qualified judges looking for a nice Novice class to judge? We have 2 vacancies plus 2 A judges still required. Any volunteers please form an orderly queue, I've exhausted all avenues

We would love it if someone would volunteer to judge our A Dog class on 20 May, please?

I've just uploaded the schedule for Louth & District Dog Club, 2 x Open, 13th & 14th May 2023. Thanks to Carol Mortimer.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BAGSD Oxhey and District Branch, Championship, 22nd April 2023. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Chalfield DTC, Open, 18th June 2023. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just updated the Crufts 2023 page to show the Running Orders for the Championships. Thanks to Richards Kebble.

I've just uploaaded the schedule for Great Baddow DTC, Open, 3rd Septembewr 2023. Thanks to Jackie Jackson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Prestwick & District DTC, Championship, 17th June 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Sherborne Vale DTC, Open, 18th June 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Unfortunately we had to have Brigz put to sleep last Tuesday so we are left with some medication if Ango is interested. We have 137 tablets of Vitofyllin and 51 tablets of Prednidale. If anyone is interested a small donation of £20 to Hedgehog Rescue would be appreciated. Thank you.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Rio Dog Training Club, Open, 16th April 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BCOS Moulton, 12th February 2023. Thanks to Anita Neale.

We have a change of judge - C Dog and Bitch Pt1 will now be judged by Lou Jackson

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lanarkshire CTA, Open, 23rd April 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

Entries are now able to be done WYD.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Exeter DTC, 27th (Championship) & 28th (Open) May 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Hi, we’re short of two judges for 20th May, one Novice, and one A. If anyone would be kind enough to offer we would be most grateful.

Thanks, in anticipation,

Mary Siddall

I've just uploaded the schedule for Chesvale DTC, Open, 7th May 2023. Thanks to Clare Williams.

As we now have own Licence for 7th May, we are now recruiting for all classes from Introductory to B. Recently qualified & experienced judges all welcome

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Wirral Alsatian Training Society, 13th (Championship) & 14th (Open) May 2023. Thanks to Nicki Fildes-Moss.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Plantation Park Weekend, 3 x Open, 27th 28th & 29th May 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Sheffield GSD Society, Open & Obreedience, 9th April 2023. Thanks to Sue Bean.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Plymouth DTC, 2 x Open, 13th & 14th May 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the Class Draw Lists for BCOS Moulton. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Rugby DTC, Championship, 7th May 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the schedules for Loughborough DTC, 20th (Open) & 21st (Championship) May 2023. Plus Obreedience on 20th May 2023.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the GSD Club of Wales, Open, 2nd April 2023. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for St Marys DTS, Open, 10th April 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BCOS Moulton, 22nd January 2023. Thanks to Anita Neale.

I've just uploaded the schedule for North East Border Collie Club, Open, 2nd April 2023. Thanks to Annette Benoist.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Ramsey DTC, 2 x Open, 13th & 14th August 2023. Thanks to Voirrey Horne.

Reminder that our meeting is tomorrow at Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road, B90 1NG

I know some of you aren’t on Facebook and if you can’t get to the meeting but you want to vote on the points in the Agenda, please email me (sheilagh.hyde@ntlworld.com) - we are closing voting on Friday 13th at Noon. The Agenda can be found here https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/obedience/already-competing-in-obedience/

I am writing this on behalf of some friends who have a one year old collie. It has been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. Is there anyone who has had any experience with this and how did you cope with it.
Thanks for any input.
Sue

I've just uploaded the full running orders for the Downlands ObedienceGroup. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Elmrock Capped Show:
The class lists/running orders are now on Obeduk and WYD. Please, if you know you won’t be able to come to the show, could you message me so I can let the judges and competitors know. Thanks.
Also, bring your own mugs if you would rather use them than our plastic ones for your cuppas 👍
Thanks, Kath. ebbykajo@tiscali.co.uk

Good Morning Everyone
Just a gentle reminder that we are holding our Regional meeting on Saturday 7th January at 14.30 t St Andrews Church Hall, Western Way, Basingstoke. RG22 6ER.
Hope you are able to come. Please message or phone 07867336743 to confirm your attendance or seek further information.
Thanks, Lily and David.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Phoenix Obedience Dog Club, Open, 23rd April 2023. Thanks to Joanne Woodhead.

I've just uploaded the Full Running Orders for Elmrock. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the Class Draw Lists for BCOS Moulton. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Newton Heath. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

I've just uploaded the schedule for West Suffolk DTS, 2 x Open, 3rd & 4th June 2023. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Leicestershire GSD, Championship, 1st May 2023.Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded the schedule for BAGSD Birmingham South, Open, 16th April 2023. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

Elmrock Capped Show Sunday 8th January.
Last chance today (14th). If you’ve won out of B, please inform WYD so you can either be moved up to C, or get a refund. This gives someone on the reserve list a chance to work. Or if you’re now not able to go to the show, please inform WYD. Thanks for your entries everyone.

I've just uploaded the running orders for Lisburn & District DTC. Thanks to Kate McCartney.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Burnbank DTC, Championship, 6th May 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

To all competitors in Novice, A, and especially B tomorrow - could I please ask you to aim to arrive earlier than you might have planned, based on the running orders, if at all possible... We have had quite a large number of withdrawals already, and due to the weather forecast, we are keen to keep the classes moving as efficiently as we can, to allow everyone to get away safely before it gets too freezing in the afternoon. Please be prepared to compete earlier than expected, whilst still sticking to running orders as closely as possible. It would be fab if we could aim for all ring work in class B to be completed before the lunch break 🤞

Breaks will be dependant on judging teams.

Current class numbers are:
Novice - 43
A - 43
B - 28

Please don't forget we've also got our lovely catering van, plus a wooden gift stall!

Wrap up warm 🥶

I've just uploaded the BCOS Qualifier schedule for 31st December 2022. Thanks to Anita Neal.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Community Dog Training, Open, 9th April 2023. Thanks to Frank Herron.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Shotts All Breeds DTC, Open, 7th May 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Scottish Kennel Club, Championship, 8th April 2023. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

The next main Obedience Liaison Council Meeting will be held at the Kennel
Club on the 17 th January. I will put the link to the agenda out as soon as
possible.
We will be holding a meeting in Basingstoke on 7 th January, details to follow.
We will also host a TEAMS meeting on the 13 th January, details to follow.
Please come along to either or both and helps us to share your views with all
the Regions and agree on what you think best for your Obedience
hobby/sport.
Thanks, Lily and David.

Midlands Regional OLC meeting 07/01/23 Solihull Lodge Community Centre, Grafton Road, B90 1NG. 1pm -3pm.
Agenda for next OLC meeting scheduled for 17/01/60 posted on the area FB pages. Proposals and discussions items posted separately for voting and opinions.

Congratulations and well done to everyone who tried out . You made Mary, Mark and My job alot harder
The Midlands Team are
Beginners. Sarah Squires and her stunning Goldie Stavertion Wesley
GoGoGo Hobson
Beginners reserve. Jamie Peutherer and Goose on the loose Toy Poodle . Strut your stuff Goose
Novice. Ladies first Suzi Duke And her working cocker Sympathy,s giva lil Whistle .Whistle by name like the wind by nature
Novice. Lesley Deegan and Mr Handsome Vylano Kovu GSD You can call me Remus
A. Heather Cook and Glenalpine Fantahaze Border collie Haze
Its no fantahaze seeing him work
A. Sam Ashman Reivermorada re,l slim shady He is the real deal is our Shady
B. Carol Clack and Janjelly Destintobe Dylun Cross .Good looks and style Dylun has it all
C. Paul Cartwright and Strictly Ballroom blitz border collie Its a ten from us
Wishing you loads of luck and fun enjoy every second

I've just uploaded the schedule for Carmarthen Canine Society, 7th (Championship) 8th (Open) & 9th (Championship) April, 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Downlands Obedience Group Capped Open show, on 5th March 2023. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Downlands Obedience Group Capped Open show, on 22nd January 2023. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

Anyone know which shows will be holding 'ABC' classes in 2023. please.

Thankyou.

Angie Henry

I've just uploaded the running orders for the Downlands Obedience Group Capped Show. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

I've just uploaded Brian McGovern's pictures from the BCOS Grand Prix to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Entries close on Wednesday - there are still 5 people who haven't paid in full yet... Your entry will be cancelled if it is not paid by the closing date

Please log in and check under "my account" if you're not sure whether your payments are up to date!

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I've just uploaded the schedule for Sherborne Vale DTC, Open, 23rd April 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Basingstoke DDTC have kindly agreed to join with Newbury DDTS to run a weekend of obedience on 10th and 11th June 2023 at Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke, RG25 2AR. Both groups are now desperately trying to find judges, stewards, and helpers to enable this to go ahead. Obedience is shrinking and clubs do not have willing volunteers standing by any more. We need your input. If you can help on either day, please specify and email: NDDTS.Showcom@gmail.com or message us. Doreen Davies, Carol Clack and Angela Einon

Wanted:
Inner tent for kyham screen house.

Does anyone have one they would like to sell/get rid of please.

I've just uploaded the schedule for North West Kent DTC, Capped Open Show, 19th February 2023. Thanks to Eileen Restell.

I've just uploaded the Class Draws for the BCOS Grand Prix Final 2022 + 2023 Qualifier. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Lisburn & District DTC, Open, 18th December 2022. Thanks to Kate McCartney.

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for Diss and Harleston DTC, 2 x Open, 29th & 30th April 2023. Thanks to Carol Turberfield.

I've just uploaded the full running orders for Culverstone DTC. Thanks to Jo Newman.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the BCOS Grand Prix Final 2022 & 2023 Qualifier on 19th & 20th November 2022. Thanks to Anita Neal.

On behalf of Chris Hickmans' son, Funeral details are as follows:
Friday 18th November, 11.30am at Sutton Coldfield Crematorium. Family Flowers only. Donations to Boarder Collie Trust either direct or through Funeral Directior Ian Hazel.
R.I.P Chris

Elm Park are running a FREE judges seminar on the 13th November in Harold Wood, Essex. We have a few spaces left. You have to have completed the on line G Regs course which is free on the Kennel Club website. Please let me know asap if anyone is interested.

Thanks Julie Appleton

Annette Benoist has kindly provided a copy of her SHOW DIARY as compiled for Shows in 2023. It can be downloaded (freely) from a link near the top of the Schedules page.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Elmrock Capped Show, Open (B & C only), 8th January 2023. Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Sheffield GSD show sunday 9th April are looking for the following stewards

Obreedience Judge Fiona Henderson

Class B Judge Bill Pykett

Class C Judge Shirley Clowes

Reasonable expenses will be paid and breakfast/lunch will be provided anyone willing to help please email me wild.lc50@gmail.com

I've just uploaded the Class Draw Lists for BCOS Moulton. Thanks to June Le Fevre.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for the Midlands Border Collie Club. Thanks to Hilary Kerr.

What a weekend. It started with losing the Chief Steward, then losing the Show Secretary, we also lost a ticket steward and PetNeeds, so had no trophies, and even the caterers were one man short. At least the weather was kind to us. After the threat of rain on Sunday, it turned out to be a lovely day.

The show ran smoothly as normal even with these hiccups as we have a very experienced team of people to help.

Thank you to Sandra Cobbold for stepping in to be Chief Steward. To Ian Appleton for stepping in my shoes as well as his own lol. To Kath Westell for making sure Ian didn’t mess it up too much. To Clare Jameson for stepping in to steward the ticket for Roy Neal at very short notice, despite only stewarding her first C recently.

Thank you to all the Elm Park gang, Jan Witham, Claire Bloomfield, Julia Tuck, Nicola Smith, Paula Kenny, Janet Long, Les Tolliday, Mick Johnson, Lyn Johnson, Kim Ford, Sue Starr, John Westell, Julie Enright, Sandra Barnes, Chrissie Gordon, Sue Stevens, Colin Sutton, Julie Phillips, Ewina and her daughter.
Thanks also to Vanda Fitter, Linda Plows, Myra McCarthy, Les Willis, Shawn McCarthy, Malcolm Hanlon for helping with the gate duties.
Thank you to all our judges, stewards and scoreboarders for giving up their day.

The other notable event of this weekend was Barry Fitter’s last judging appointment after 37 years of judging most weekends. There was a presentation at lunchtime on behalf of Elm Park and the wider obedience community. Thank you Barry for all your years of service to obedience.

Congratulations to all our ticket winners. Kamal Fernandez and Firetouch Super Girlie and Firetouch He’zz Kynda Hot, Trish Jones and Ob Ch Longwaves Cloudy Sky , Sue Monk and Ob Ch Ruskath Knockout Image and the winners of all our other classes. Very well done to you all.

I was very disappointed not to have been there this year but look forward to seeing everyone at Acorns or around the shows next year.
Good Luck to you all.

Cheers Julie

I've just uploaded the Class Allocations for the Winchester City Open Rally Show. Thanks to Sue Garner.

Several rosettes were not collected at Sheffield show yesterday, please see below

Sheila Earp comp 108 A part 3
J Rumsey comp 271 Nov part 2
D Williams comp 337 A part 1

If any of you would like to collect your rosettes I can take them to Sheffield show 9th April please let me know.

I've just uploaded Chris Parkin's pictures from Sheffield GSD Society to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded the running orders for Downloads Obedience Group. Thanks to Rhia Mulrenan.

ATTENSION ALL MIDLANDERS
COME ON AND BE PART OF YOUR TEAM FOR CRUFTS 2023
TEAM SELECTION ON THE 27TH NOVEMBER DETAILS ON THE SCHEDULE PAGE SO GET THEM APPLICATION FORMS IN

Midlands Regional OLC Meeting
07/01/23, 1pm - 3pm.
Solihull Lodge Community Centre,
Grafton Road,
Shirley,
B90 1NJ

The next KC OLC meeting is scheduled for 17th Jan 2023.
Discussion Items and/or Proposals have to reach the WDA Office, via your regional Rep, by 26th Oct 2022, in order to be included on the Agenda.
The regional meeting on the 7th Jan will be an opportunity for us to seek your views, prior to the OLC meeting on 17th Jan.
We will also post the ‘Discussion Items’ and ‘Proposals’ on this FB page for comments, and take opinions via email or by post.
We will endeavour to set up a zoom meeting separate to the meeting on 7th Jan.

Thank you, Les, for the set up of the Crufts 23 page.
As we look forward to next March could I ask all competitors who are retiring their dogs at Crufts to let me know please? If there's anyone you think of who will not see this could you please let them know also.
Good luck to you all in your hunt for the perfect outfit!
Lou Jackson. (loobyj02@gmail.com)

BIRMINGHAM & DISTRICT GSD ASSOCIATION

SECRETARY’S REPORT


Where do I start. It was certainly a show that will live in my memory forever. How you all kept my surprise a secret from me for such a long time is unbelievable. I had no idea. I even fell for the made-up incident that required me to leave the Secretary’s base and go to the far end of the field to deal with the complaint behind Polly’s van so that you could all assemble in front of the marquee. Everything was organised to perfection, even getting my son and partner up from London and also my God- daughter Laura to attend.
The speech made by Ann Davis was wonderful and my gifts were amazing. Yaris’ portrait has pride of place were I sit and can see it every day, my vouchers I have yet to spend but I want to get something permanent for the garden to remind me of you all. Unfortunately the bottles of whiskey and wine will not be kept but you can all be assured I will enjoy them as will the amazing cake made by Sheila Huntley. I am sure I will get a bit merry on the cake I know how much alcohol Sheila feeds her cakes with over the months it matures.
Thank you everyone.
Now I must go back to the shows.
After much stress caused by the Council and their predictions of bad publicity and adverse comments on social media, we had NONE. In fact the shows went off like clockwork, and everyone reported that they had only received positive comments from the general public. The shows only run without problems due to the large amount of help I have from competitors. To judges and stewards who give up their day, thank you from myself and all the competitors, without you there would be no shows. Personally, I would like to thank everyone who helped in whatever way and however small, there are too many to name but you all know who you are. From the setting up of the show, booking in caravaners, parking day people, scent decoys, the girls in the marquee who kept the judges refreshments going and the girls in charge of serving the judges lunches, people who did shopping for me and run around the showground taking messages and then finally the dismantling of the show. Many, many thanks.
Huge thank you to Bryan Lukcock our Chief Steward, you always do a fantastic job and again we can report there were no incidents and hopefully should get an excellent report from the Field Officer (thanks for your help dealing with him).
Congratulations to all the winners. Good luck to the ticket winners when you compete at Crufts 2023.
Hope to see you all next year. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.
Kathy Hood

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