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Introductory, Pre-Beginner & Beginner competitors  (shydedogs@aol.com) 28/1/2022 4:36:33

Do you compete in either the Introductory, Pre-Beginner or Beginner Classes? We need to hear from you – some of the areas of the Obedience Liaison Council have set up separate Facebook Group for competitors in those classes only so that you can air your views/ask questions. Details are below, please request to join the relevant group for the county you live in (if you are unsure, please shout out) –

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

Area Reps –
Dawn Cox
Sheilagh Hyde
Nigel Slater

Group link –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1072819853559213

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

Area Reps –
Kathy Russell
Ray Wakelin

Group link –
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 –
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/521960072356536

Wales

Area Reps –
Jon Farr
Nerys Thomas

Group Link –
https://www.facebook.com/groups/941007899869003

I've just uploaded the schedule for Newton Heath DTC, Open, 30th December 2022. Thanks to Julie Donohue.

Just to let you know that the Fun Class is full so entry on the day is not possible.

Thanks

Julie

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

Congratulations to Kathy Russell and Kervi

Congratulations to Alison Gresty and He’s A Rogue Trader

We are still looking for a steward for C class being judged by Pandy Hannah, if anyone is able to help please get in touch with either Pandy or myself Linda Wild wild.lc50@gmail.com. If anyone has entered the show but cannot now compete but is willing to steward entry fees will be refunded

GSD Club of Wales Champ Show - Monmouthshire Showground.

We urgently need a ring steward for Diane Fairfield, B Bitch, as her steward is unfortunately unable to attend due to illness. Contact Sue 07974 686873

Congratulations to Carolyn Heath and Luca

I've just uploaded my pictures from Birmingham & District GSDA Open Show to Out & About and flickr. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Kat Farrants and Gracie

Report poste

Report posted. Apologies for delay.

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

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

I've just uploaded the schedule for the BCOS Moulton Show on 23rd October 2022. Thanks to Anita Neal.

I've just uploaded my pictures from Birmingham & District GSDA Open Show to Out & About and flickr. Enjoy!

Rachel Millington and Mary Ray dog

Congratulations to Moe Edser and Alison Gresty

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

Please remember that our country is in mourning for our beloved Queen Elizabeth. We want you to enjoy your stay at Sandwell Park, but please remember that the park is open to the public and that not everyone will share your views regarding how you honour our beloved Queen. Please respect the views of others.

We are following the guidelines issued in press releases from both the Government and Buckingham Palace.

Please note that there will be no organised activities on the day of Her Majesties funeral. We would also like that the main competition area is not used between the hours of 10am and 2pm on the day of her funeral.

There will be one minutes silence at 9am on the 17th and 18th of September. Please assemble for this in front of the marquee.

Please show tribute to her majesty in anyway that you feel appropriate. Everyone will have their own way of doing this, such as a black clothing or a black armband. Please show respect for the choice of others. Everyone will have their own way of honouring our late Queen.

This morning Sandwell Council informed me that the Dog shows are the only event that has not been cancelled during the mourning period.Not only in Sandwell but also the surrounding councils.
They are expecting negative backlash and press coverage due to this decision. I have had to give them my contact number, email address and also Peter's FB so they can pass onto the press.
I am expecting a tremendous amount of work to be generated by this action. I will need everyone's support and maybe help during the show. If anyone of the general public makes negative comments please direct them to me DO NOT engage in an aggressive response.
THE SHOW WILL BE GOING ON
I intend to have a minutes silence at 9.00am followed by the playing of the National Anthem on both days. Please let us have a load of applause following this. If the Press or public are there they will see that we are being respectful.
JUDGING WILL BE DELAYED TILL 9.20 to give competitors in the running order time to prepare their dogs.
On Monday 19th September, the day of the funeral, there will be no training of dogs on the event field between the hours of 10am - 2pm. Again showing a mark of respect.
YOUR CO-OPERATION IS REQUIRED AND APPRECIATED ( we do not want any negative response).
To the Press I will be emphasising the fact that the Queen was an animal lover, especially a dog lover, and I do not think she would want events such as ours cancelling. If anyone thinks there is any other positive comments to be made I welcome all suggestions. Other animal sports on private grounds have taken place.
On a lighter note due to the very dry summer the Council have now put in a new regulation - NO BARBEQUES OR OPEN FIRES ON THE SITE. Please adjust your shopping lists to accommodate this new rule.
Hoping we have an enjoyable and trouble free show.
Kathy Hood

Please be advised that the C classes at Sheffield GSD 16th October is now full, if you have NOT already posted your entry then please do not include a C entry other classes will be accepted until the closing date. As of today 12th Sept we have received all but 2 of the allocated spaces if you have already posted an entry for C it will be down to what post mark is on the envelope. I will contact anyone whose entry I receive but am not able to process.

I've just uploaded the schedule for the Midlands Border Collie Club, Capped Open, 29th October 2022. Thanks to Mrs H Kerr.

The Committee of Coventry DTC are very sorry to announce that our Championship Show this Sunday 11 September is cancelled.

We have been advised today by the Council that the show cannot go ahead: our venue is a local authority park and the Council has been informed by the powers that be that any such events must be cancelled, due to the death of the Queen. We are endeavouring to contact all judges as well as our suppliers etc. Please could you pass this on to anyone you know who was planning on attending the show. Thank you.

Desperate show secretary seeking 2 B judges for 1st and 2nd October. There are only 31 and 32 in the classes. Please please will someone help.

Many thanks Julie Appleton

Due to unforeseen circumstances Novice will now be judged by Marie Kirk.

Would it be possible please for judges to put the marks on their show reports like they used to? It helps to see how close or not you end up at the end of the class.

Report now added sorry for the delay

CHANGE OF JUDGES
Due to health issues the following judge replacements are as listed:

17th Sept - Novice Part 1 will be judged by John Farr

18th Sept - B part 1 will be judged by Lesley Hardie
CH C Bitch will be judged by Peter Height
24th Sept - Novice Part 1 will be judged by Rita Goodfellow

Further changes will be posted here and on FB

Kathy Hood

We have a provisional date of 7th May 2023.

Anyone who would like to offer their judging/stewarding abilities, please form an orderly queue.
8 classes including Introductory.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Birmingham & District GSD Association. Thanks to Bryan Luckock.

I've just uploaded the running orders for BAGSD (Ticket classes only). Thanks to Teresa Paterson.

Just added Novice bitch pt 2 report. Apologies for the delay.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for GSD Club of Wales. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

Congratulations to Jenny Gould & Tao and Kathy Russell & Kafna

Congratulations Robin Arblaster on winning the dog cc

Frances Tye and Rumour - Raital Rumour

I've just uploaded Jason Bath's pictures from the August Bank Holiday Weekend (Cheltenham & Worcester) to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

CHESVALE DTC Open Obedience Show
Sunday 28th August 2022

I must start by thanking the Chesvale membership for their support and hard work setting up on Saturday and working all day Sunday to make our show such a success. Special thanks to Clare Williams for all the work as show secretary before, during and after the show.

There were no incidents to report apart from the ridiculous site of Daniel Thompson and myself trying the put the Yumove banner back in its bag, together with an audience of admiring observers who didn’t offer any help as they were too busy laughing!! Clare Williams suggested that this might be an additional competition we could run every year … enter early to avoid disappointment!

Thanks to our super judges and their stewards who gave their time freely, with many competitors giving thanks for their efforts and for the help, advice and the time they gave to everyone who came into their ring. Our entries were 22 in Pre-beginner, 23 in Beginner, 120 in Novice split over 3 parts.

The weather was perfect although a little hot at times which made the doggie spa paddling pools popular with our braver canine visitors. Our fantastic caterers were on hand to not only cater for the competitors but also offering doggie breakfasts and home-made doggie biscuits (the biscuits sold out early!!) As usual our ladies that do lunch produced a feast for the judges and helpers at lunchtime and an amazing cake display at teatime. One thing Chesvale is renowned for is our catering and no-one goes home hungry!

The training rings were manned by Donna Bastin and Laura Wiley who worked tirelessly throughout the day with Sheila Rodger keeping tabs on the running order. Thank you for all your hard work, I know you were exhausted by the end of the day. Interesting that no-one kept them waiting to go into the training ring but some did unfortunately keep the judges waiting in their classes.

The tombola and training ring takings of £224.00 will be donated to Valgrays Animal Rescue.

We would like to thank YuMOVE for their support and donations of a supply of their super product for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and sponsoring the rosettes and trophies for each class.

I have already posted a few photos of the day on the ObedienceUK facebook page. The atmosphere at the show was fantastic, relaxed, friendly with a huge carpark allowing plenty of room and options for where you wanted to set up camp. We were touched by the number of wonderful remarks and thanks given to us on the day and in some posts on Facebook, it is always great to hear that you have done a good job.

Final thanks go to all the competitors who came to the show, it was lovely to see so many old faces and many new ones. We look forward to welcoming you at our 2023 shows on Sunday 7th May (not the bank holiday weekend in 2023) and Bank Holiday Sunday 27th August 2023.

Carol Spencer
Show Manager and proud Chairman

Congratulations to Jenny Gould

Congratulations to Lyn Tozer and Tizzy

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

I am looking for some scent cloths and wondered if anyone knows of someone who might have some or might be able to make them. I am a bloke in my sixties and while I was taught some useful things at school, unfortunately sewing was not one of them!

congratulations to Pauline Cambe Halliday and Jaffa and Kathy Russell and Kervi

Congratulations to today’s ticket winners. Emma Lavender and Kat Farrants

She is a black and white collie that needs to find a new forever home. She is being looked after by the owner's friend based in Essex. If you would be interested in adopting her, you can contact Vanessa via e-mail to Bacons47@icloud.com, she has all the history etc on the little girl.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Culverstone Capped Show, Open, 20th November 2022. Note new venue. Thanks to Jo Newman.

So sorry to hear that Rene Knight has passed away. A lovely lady who put a lot back into obedience inc Ipswich Club who held some great shows

Congratulations to Mary Ray and Frankie and Kathy Russell and Kervi

I've just uploaded the schedule for Sheffield GSD, Obreedience, 16th October 2022. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Due to injury, I need a ring steward for an A on Sunday. Small class, straightforward round.
Please form an orderly queue.

Mary Siddall

Change of 'C' Judge on Sunday 2nd October. Colin Huntley has kindly stepped in as Janet Aldridge has
Cancelled.
Rita
Show manager

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Micheldever Obedience Training Club. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

Sunday 28th August
B pt 2 will now be judged by Bill Pykett

For those of you that remember her and her collie Yossa, Jannice Farrar, from Harlow, passed away on 15th August. She was a long time member of Bishop's Stortford DTC, and was a great help with all our shows over the years. If anyone wants to know details of her funeral, it is on 12th Sept so either message me on Facebook messenger or text me 07873471749. June Este.

congratulations to

Lorna Hilton and Yogi - Dog
Kim Watson and Prada - B1tch

I've just uploaded Richard Moss's pictures from the Welsh Kennel Club to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Ann & Dottie
Pauline & Glitz

Sheffield GSD show 16th Oct at Newark showground will be hosting an Obreedience heat Judge if Lesley Hardie briefing 10am judging 1030 am for further info and or entry form please email Linda Wild email add wild.lc50@gmail.com

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Stanhope Agricultural Society. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for East Kilbride DTC. Thanks to Janice Mearns.

I've just uploaded the schedule for Sheffield GSD Society, Open, 16th October 2022. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Rosettes unclaimed for Mary Ray and Pauline Hamilton. They will be with the secretary at Ditton this weekend.

I've just uploaded the running orders (and class lists) for Great Baddow DTC. Thanks to Jackie Jackson.

Hi all, is there a kind soul out there who would like to steward C for Annette Boulter at our show. Good company, a good breakfast and lunch for any applicants.

Many thanks

Julie Appleton

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Lichfield & District DTS. Thanks to Rebecca Coleman.

Details of this special lunch date are on the Spotlight page.

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

Congratulations to Woburn Ticket winners:
Dog: Emma Lavender and Ghostie -
SIXELA SNOW WOLF OW
B**ch : Sue Monk and Giddy
RUSKATH KNOCKOUT IMAGE

With temperatures soaring again this weekend, and a prediction that these higher temperatures are likely to become our new Summer norm, I think it’s probably time for us to consider the welfare of Judging and organising teams, plus competitors and of course, our dogs, when running shows.
I would like to draw your attention to a new initiative in Agility, and have copied part of an email sent out to competitors for the KC Kelluki Agility Show at Chertsey this weekend, for your consideration.

‘’…. due to the exceptionally hot weather which is forecast. I am pleased to confirm that we have been able to agree the following measures with both the organisers of Chertsey Show and the Kennel Club:

1. The competition will now begin earlier than scheduled on both days, so that we can get through the classes before lunchtime…..(details not copied, but course walking as early as 7am, and classes starting at 7.30am)…..
* I will liaise with the judges on both days, and if there are any classes still to run after midday, we will decide about whether to cancel those classes, depending on the conditions at the venue.
2. We will be pushing through the classes as quickly as possible, so the rings won't be able to wait for anybody this weekend……’’

Too late for shows this weekend of course, but maybe something to consider for the future.

For anyone who comes via the B660 Kimbolton Road it is now fully open with no diversions

Many congratulations to Kathy Russell
And Kervi on winning Todays bitch cc

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Cheltenham and District DTC. Thanks to Babs Sharp.

Congratulations to Emma Lavender and Sixela Snow Wolf

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for Liskeard & District CA. Thanks to Kay Allen.

Class C will now be judged by Graham Wellings as Jean Queen is testing positive for Covid even though she feels well . This opens up a vacancy for a steward for Andrea Little in Class A if any one would like to volunteer that would be much appreciated Thank you

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

I've just uploaded the running orders (and full class lists) for York City. Thanks to Sue Bean.

Just to let eveyone know there will only be one part in C.
Karen Aarons will now judge B part 2
Thank you

I've just uploaded Jen Wyatt's pictures from the Solihull shows to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

I've just uploaded my pictures from Solihull DTC Open Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

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

Congratulations to Jane Pottle
And Havastorm Lets Go Crazy

congratulations to Dianne Cobon and BORDAQUEST ROLLING THUNDER

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

Hatchford Brook Championship C Female posted

Hi All,

Novice Dog Part 1 on open day, Sunday 28th August will now be judged by Gill Durkin and not Hazel Daglish. Wishing Hazel a speedy recovery from her op and thank you Gill for offering.

Novice Bitch Part 2 on champ day, Monday 29th August will now be judged by Becky Boydell and not Gill Garner. Thanks Becky for stepping in.

Best wishes
Louise (Secretary)

Hi All,

Novice Dog Part 1 on open day, Sunday 28th August will now be judged by Gill Durkin and not Hazel Daglish. Wishing Hazel a speedy recovery from her op and thank you Gill for offering.

Novice Bitch Part 2 on champ day, Monday 29th August will now be judged by Becky Boydell and not Gill Garner. Thanks Becky for stepping in.

Best wishes
Louise (Secretary)

Unfortunately Paula Kenny who was judging Novice Bitch Part 2 is unable to judge for us. If anyone can help please please phone me.
Jackie - 07789 035040

I've just uploaded my pictures from Hatchford Brook Champ Show to Out & About / flickr. Enjoy!

Another successful week of shows at Westmorland showground in reasonable weather until the final day when we all got soaked! Many thanks to all our helpers and friends and from my point of view especially Lesley Alsop and Anne Westover for keeping my sanity! Happy campers and lots of happy winners including our successful Ticket winners Jenny Gould and Kathy Russell - enjoy spending your vouchers. Even a visit from the KC Field Officer couldn't dampen my spirits. We do hope to do it all again next year in the company of Lune Valley with Wigton Ticket on thursday 3rd August and Lune on the 6th with opens (subject to finding enough judges)in between.
With thanks again. Pat

Rosettes and property left at Loughborough will be at Hatchford Brook and Solihull if not collected will be disposed of.

This is an urgent 2nd request for a replacement Open C judge at East Kilbride on Sunday 4th September.
Please could someone respond - if there is no
judge - there will be no show

Anne Marie

Congratulations to Madge Thompson on winning todays bitch cc