Please address enquiries to our Working Test Secretary, Jeff Smart
Tel: 07917 681996 email: jeff8861@blueyonder.co.uk
Tel: 07917 681996 email: jeff8861@blueyonder.co.uk
WORKING TEST RESULTS 2019
Our final Working Test Team Event was the Chatsworth Club Team Retriever Tests 31st August and 1st September.
Unfortunately after many years of automatic qualification for the following year, the team did not finish in the top 5 (required to receive automatic qualification for 2020) but our thanks go to Team Members, Lee Hartis, Mark Demaine and Russel Hodgen.
Unfortunately after many years of automatic qualification for the following year, the team did not finish in the top 5 (required to receive automatic qualification for 2020) but our thanks go to Team Members, Lee Hartis, Mark Demaine and Russel Hodgen.
INTER CLUB OPEN DOG TEAM TEST. 14TH JULY 2019
This year the Inter club team tests were hosted by Burns and Becks Gundog Club at the stunning Garagill Estate, Alston. The hospitality from Burns and Becks was exemplary with a much appreciated barbecue followed by strawberries and cream.
We are very pleased to report that Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retriever Club won the competition this year with some excellent scores.
Our Team: Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz
Steve McDermott with Westmacott Gunner
Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier
Brian Dodsworth with Hazeloaks Wigeon
N & D Team Judge: Mrs Carole Clarke
Top Dog went to Team Member, Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
Our Team were selected based on consistency of performances throughout the 2019 test season and we cannot thank you all enough for agreeing to run and represent Northumberland and Durham LRC. Our sincere thanks to Carole Clarke also for agreeing to judge on behalf of N&D.
The tests set were challenging but achievable for open standard dogs and we would like to pass on our sincere thanks to Kirsty Howson and the committee of Burns and Becks for organising a very good event and providing such welcome hospitality.
We are very pleased to report that Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retriever Club won the competition this year with some excellent scores.
Our Team: Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz
Steve McDermott with Westmacott Gunner
Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier
Brian Dodsworth with Hazeloaks Wigeon
N & D Team Judge: Mrs Carole Clarke
Top Dog went to Team Member, Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
Our Team were selected based on consistency of performances throughout the 2019 test season and we cannot thank you all enough for agreeing to run and represent Northumberland and Durham LRC. Our sincere thanks to Carole Clarke also for agreeing to judge on behalf of N&D.
The tests set were challenging but achievable for open standard dogs and we would like to pass on our sincere thanks to Kirsty Howson and the committee of Burns and Becks for organising a very good event and providing such welcome hospitality.
OPEN WORKING TESTS, EGGLESTON FELL, DURHAM (30TH JUNE 2019)
By very kind permission of Eggleston Estates and Head Gamekeeper Mr Robert Beadle
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Glyn Coupar, Mr David Logan, Miss Shamanthi Shankar and
Mr Drew Allan
Our final working test of the season was held on the stunning Eggleston Fell, which provides exceptionally demanding terrain for dog and handler. The massive 55 entries for this Open event provided the judges with some difficult decisions. The judges set six working tests for runners over the day as well as a three way run off for 3rd place. The weather was warm and cloud helped greatly in keeping temperatures bearable and the slight breeze was welcome - we could have done without the odd shower but the conditions served to ward off the midges who never made an appearance all day. The small stream helped keep the dogs cool.
The challenging tests were designed to push the dogs; and all competitors were very pleased with the standard of tests set. The day was over at a reasonable time considering the number of dogs.
1st Place – Copperbirch Farrier – Mr Grant Dawson
2nd Place – Salemasky Black Tulip - Mrs Eden Parish
After a three dog run off:-
3rd Place – Thornyoaks Tanzanite – Mr Gary Collier (Owner A. Collier)
C.O.M.'s to :-
FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call Of Leacaz - Mr Lee Hartis
Shadeoak Major - Mr Christopher Pilkington
All placings were presented with N & D certificates with 1st to 3rd places also receiving rosettes. The member winner was also awarded with The J. Upton Smith Memorial Trophy.
A £25 voucher from sponsor Gundog Gear for the "Highest scoring dog of the Day", was presented to :- COPPERBIRCH FARRIER (Grant Dawson)
Well done to everyone attending and all our award winners.
Our wholehearted gratitude to Skinners Pet Foods for their invaluable help throughout this season, generously providing vouchers for our winners throughout the year, as well as armbands and any other assistance requested. Thanks also to Gundog Gear who have again, generously provided us with a £25 voucher for each event this year, which goes to the top scoring dog in chosen categories.
Our sincere thanks to the volunteers that came forward and threw and placed dummies who were invaluable. All were presented with a gift and our heartfelt thanks. It was disappointing to see at this event, a distinct lack of volunteers to help with dummy throwing and placing - but those that did assist were thanked with a just reward - a pair of Empire Cinema tickets (worth around £20) and a bottle of wine. This was thoroughly deserved after such a long day on exceptionally difficult terrain. THANK YOU.
Without judges and dummy throwers and placers, events could not go ahead; and we are very appreciative of your support. Should support not be forthcoming, we may have to cancel tests in the future.
Sincere thanks were also given to committee member Joanne Wilson (for yet again catering for the judges throughout the season and getting access for us to some superb test and trial grounds). Also committee member Sonja Ludwig who has been ever present to help with dummy throwing and any duties asked of her. Massive thanks to Julie Smart who has thrown dummies, ran dogs, sold raffle tickets (and more), all season and all with a smile!
I hope everyone has enjoyed the N & D tests this season and we look forward to seeing you at our Field Trials later in the year.
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Glyn Coupar, Mr David Logan, Miss Shamanthi Shankar and
Mr Drew Allan
Our final working test of the season was held on the stunning Eggleston Fell, which provides exceptionally demanding terrain for dog and handler. The massive 55 entries for this Open event provided the judges with some difficult decisions. The judges set six working tests for runners over the day as well as a three way run off for 3rd place. The weather was warm and cloud helped greatly in keeping temperatures bearable and the slight breeze was welcome - we could have done without the odd shower but the conditions served to ward off the midges who never made an appearance all day. The small stream helped keep the dogs cool.
The challenging tests were designed to push the dogs; and all competitors were very pleased with the standard of tests set. The day was over at a reasonable time considering the number of dogs.
1st Place – Copperbirch Farrier – Mr Grant Dawson
2nd Place – Salemasky Black Tulip - Mrs Eden Parish
After a three dog run off:-
3rd Place – Thornyoaks Tanzanite – Mr Gary Collier (Owner A. Collier)
C.O.M.'s to :-
FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call Of Leacaz - Mr Lee Hartis
Shadeoak Major - Mr Christopher Pilkington
All placings were presented with N & D certificates with 1st to 3rd places also receiving rosettes. The member winner was also awarded with The J. Upton Smith Memorial Trophy.
A £25 voucher from sponsor Gundog Gear for the "Highest scoring dog of the Day", was presented to :- COPPERBIRCH FARRIER (Grant Dawson)
Well done to everyone attending and all our award winners.
Our wholehearted gratitude to Skinners Pet Foods for their invaluable help throughout this season, generously providing vouchers for our winners throughout the year, as well as armbands and any other assistance requested. Thanks also to Gundog Gear who have again, generously provided us with a £25 voucher for each event this year, which goes to the top scoring dog in chosen categories.
Our sincere thanks to the volunteers that came forward and threw and placed dummies who were invaluable. All were presented with a gift and our heartfelt thanks. It was disappointing to see at this event, a distinct lack of volunteers to help with dummy throwing and placing - but those that did assist were thanked with a just reward - a pair of Empire Cinema tickets (worth around £20) and a bottle of wine. This was thoroughly deserved after such a long day on exceptionally difficult terrain. THANK YOU.
Without judges and dummy throwers and placers, events could not go ahead; and we are very appreciative of your support. Should support not be forthcoming, we may have to cancel tests in the future.
Sincere thanks were also given to committee member Joanne Wilson (for yet again catering for the judges throughout the season and getting access for us to some superb test and trial grounds). Also committee member Sonja Ludwig who has been ever present to help with dummy throwing and any duties asked of her. Massive thanks to Julie Smart who has thrown dummies, ran dogs, sold raffle tickets (and more), all season and all with a smile!
I hope everyone has enjoyed the N & D tests this season and we look forward to seeing you at our Field Trials later in the year.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS, STREATLAM PARK, CO. DURHAM (9 JUNE)
By kind permission of Captain N.C. Pease and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Tom West (A panel), Mr Fred Smith, Miss Julia Johnston and Mr Ian Metcalfe
Our fourth working event of the test season was held at the very popular and stunning grounds of Streatlam Park, Bishop Aukland.
This stunning estate was the setting for the challenging tests set by our judges in each category. The weather was very warm and luckily there was a stream available for the dogs to have a cool down if needed.
Sincere thanks are expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event for everyone to enjoy running their dogs.
Thanks also to our brilliant dummy throwers and placers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
It is becoming very difficult to have people volunteer for especially the Open category of our tests which is sad, as those entering Open tests come early to help to ensure the puppy and novice tests go ahead.
If we do not get more support in this respect, we may have to look at dropping some of the tests which would be a great shame, as everyone should be looking to help out to ensure the days go ahead. We ask that competitors consider this as a matter of urgency as our working tests are always exceptionally well subscribed, yet to get people to dummy throw - you would not think so many attended. Committee members can only do so much.
Bring a friend, stay longer - to ensure your tests remain available in future.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Sandra Richardson with - Disanchor Goldfinch
2nd Anne Holt with - Rhayannie Heather Honey
3rd Gordon Hay with - Fenflush Tweed of Holywear
4th Paul Stogden with - Routengill Rebel
Novice
1st Barbara Everitt with - Thunderland Cracker
After a 6 Dog run off :-
2nd Dorothy Orr-Ewing with - Lymiecleuch Evergreen Of Greenfoot
3rd Brent Booth with - Levendale Redhead
4th Lynn Kirk with - Ballinduim Ghillie
COM's awarded to :
Sandra Richardson with - Shipka Sirern
Adam Mair with - Jadenbank Border Reiver Over Piperdown
Fiona Gray with - Fiasgan Valtos of Barnfee
Open
1st Grant Dawson with - Copperbirch Farrier
2nd Lee Hartis with - Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
3rd Bill Lambell with - Woodsprite Kez
4th Wendy Battinson with - Donascimento Ramires
All placings were presented with certificates and rosettes; with 1st to 3rd places also receiving dog food vouchers courtesy of our sponsors Skinners Pet Foods. The winners also were awarded club trophies.
Our £25 voucher from our sponsor Gundog Gear went to our novice winner Barbara Everitt.
Thank you to the committee members who helped so well on the day and thanks to all the dummy throwers, who were presented with a small gift of our appreciation as without your assistance we would not have good tests.
Thanks to committee members and non committee people who helped set up, provided food for judges and sorted the raffle.
We do hope we will see you at our final Open working test of 2019 at Eggleston Fell on the 30th June. Thank you all for supporting our tests and if you can offer your help with dummy throwing/placing at our Eggleston Fell open test, please contact Working Test Secretary Jeff Smart as details shown above.
Our fourth working event of the test season was held at the very popular and stunning grounds of Streatlam Park, Bishop Aukland.
This stunning estate was the setting for the challenging tests set by our judges in each category. The weather was very warm and luckily there was a stream available for the dogs to have a cool down if needed.
Sincere thanks are expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event for everyone to enjoy running their dogs.
Thanks also to our brilliant dummy throwers and placers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
It is becoming very difficult to have people volunteer for especially the Open category of our tests which is sad, as those entering Open tests come early to help to ensure the puppy and novice tests go ahead.
If we do not get more support in this respect, we may have to look at dropping some of the tests which would be a great shame, as everyone should be looking to help out to ensure the days go ahead. We ask that competitors consider this as a matter of urgency as our working tests are always exceptionally well subscribed, yet to get people to dummy throw - you would not think so many attended. Committee members can only do so much.
Bring a friend, stay longer - to ensure your tests remain available in future.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Sandra Richardson with - Disanchor Goldfinch
2nd Anne Holt with - Rhayannie Heather Honey
3rd Gordon Hay with - Fenflush Tweed of Holywear
4th Paul Stogden with - Routengill Rebel
Novice
1st Barbara Everitt with - Thunderland Cracker
After a 6 Dog run off :-
2nd Dorothy Orr-Ewing with - Lymiecleuch Evergreen Of Greenfoot
3rd Brent Booth with - Levendale Redhead
4th Lynn Kirk with - Ballinduim Ghillie
COM's awarded to :
Sandra Richardson with - Shipka Sirern
Adam Mair with - Jadenbank Border Reiver Over Piperdown
Fiona Gray with - Fiasgan Valtos of Barnfee
Open
1st Grant Dawson with - Copperbirch Farrier
2nd Lee Hartis with - Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
3rd Bill Lambell with - Woodsprite Kez
4th Wendy Battinson with - Donascimento Ramires
All placings were presented with certificates and rosettes; with 1st to 3rd places also receiving dog food vouchers courtesy of our sponsors Skinners Pet Foods. The winners also were awarded club trophies.
Our £25 voucher from our sponsor Gundog Gear went to our novice winner Barbara Everitt.
Thank you to the committee members who helped so well on the day and thanks to all the dummy throwers, who were presented with a small gift of our appreciation as without your assistance we would not have good tests.
Thanks to committee members and non committee people who helped set up, provided food for judges and sorted the raffle.
We do hope we will see you at our final Open working test of 2019 at Eggleston Fell on the 30th June. Thank you all for supporting our tests and if you can offer your help with dummy throwing/placing at our Eggleston Fell open test, please contact Working Test Secretary Jeff Smart as details shown above.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS, DUKESFIELD, SLALEY (26 MAY 2019)
By kind permission of Lord Allendale, Mr John Welch and the Dukesfield Shooting Syndicate
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Tom Boyd (A panel), Mr Paddy Merrall, Mr Adam Mair and Mr Stewart Cockburn
Our third working event of the test season was held at Dukesfield by kind permission of Lord Allendale and the Dukesfield Shooting Syndicate.
This lush and diverse ground was the ideal setting for the challenging tests set by our judges. The weather was warm with a little rain and there was a stream available for the dogs to have a cool down if needed.
Sincere thanks were expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks to our brilliant dummy throwers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Lynda Carr with Wellbray Salar
2nd Sandra Richardson with Disanchor Goldfinch
3rd Maureen Findlay with Abberwick Honey
Novice
1st Frances Roberts with Cornamang Highland Mist
2nd Ian Palmer with Whiterigg Zeus
3rd John Lees with Hillsideview Isle Of Harris
4th Sandra Richardson with Shipka Sirern
Open
1st Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz
AFTER A THREE DOG RUN OFF:-
2nd Brian Dodsworth with Hazeloaks Thistle
3rd Steve McDermott with Westmacott Gunner
4th Ian Metcalfe with Dunehead Jet
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes, vouchers for 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
Winner of the Gundog Gear voucher went to Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
Thanks to the judges for their time and setting some good challenging tests. Thank you to the committee members who helped so well on the day and thanks to all the dummy throwers, who were presented with a small gift of our appreciation as without your assistance we would not have good tests.
Thanks to committee member Joanne Wilson for providing the judge lunches (together with gorgeous strawberry cream cake!) and for her help throughout the day as well as Julie Smart for organising the raffle. Also thanks to the committee members and others who helped set up, dummy throw and assist in taking down things at the end. It was appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who came along to support the Club's events and we hope to see you at Streatlam Park on the 9th June.
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Tom Boyd (A panel), Mr Paddy Merrall, Mr Adam Mair and Mr Stewart Cockburn
Our third working event of the test season was held at Dukesfield by kind permission of Lord Allendale and the Dukesfield Shooting Syndicate.
This lush and diverse ground was the ideal setting for the challenging tests set by our judges. The weather was warm with a little rain and there was a stream available for the dogs to have a cool down if needed.
Sincere thanks were expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks to our brilliant dummy throwers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Lynda Carr with Wellbray Salar
2nd Sandra Richardson with Disanchor Goldfinch
3rd Maureen Findlay with Abberwick Honey
Novice
1st Frances Roberts with Cornamang Highland Mist
2nd Ian Palmer with Whiterigg Zeus
3rd John Lees with Hillsideview Isle Of Harris
4th Sandra Richardson with Shipka Sirern
Open
1st Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz
AFTER A THREE DOG RUN OFF:-
2nd Brian Dodsworth with Hazeloaks Thistle
3rd Steve McDermott with Westmacott Gunner
4th Ian Metcalfe with Dunehead Jet
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes, vouchers for 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
Winner of the Gundog Gear voucher went to Lee Hartis with Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
Thanks to the judges for their time and setting some good challenging tests. Thank you to the committee members who helped so well on the day and thanks to all the dummy throwers, who were presented with a small gift of our appreciation as without your assistance we would not have good tests.
Thanks to committee member Joanne Wilson for providing the judge lunches (together with gorgeous strawberry cream cake!) and for her help throughout the day as well as Julie Smart for organising the raffle. Also thanks to the committee members and others who helped set up, dummy throw and assist in taking down things at the end. It was appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who came along to support the Club's events and we hope to see you at Streatlam Park on the 9th June.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS, WEMMERGILL ESTATE (21 APRIL 2019)
By kind permission of Mr M. Cannon and Mr R.Johnson and Wemmergill Estates
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr John Lees, Mrs Joanne Wilson, Mr Brian Dodsworth and Mr Mike Nelson
Our second working event of the test season was held at the stunning Wemmergill Grouse Moor in County Durham by kind permission of Mr M Cannon and Wemmergill Estates.
This vast and diverse landscape was the perfect setting for four challenging tests for each category. The weather was very very warm but luckily there was a water test for each category in the reservoir which allowed the dogs a little cool down time.
Sincere thanks were expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks to our invaluable dummy throwers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Nessa Thompson with Glorishears Bonnie Parker of Haventrent
2nd Jill Cummings with Brocklebank Delight.
3rd Jimmy Fisher with Syltoni Summer Breeze
Novice
1st Ian Metcalfe with Copperbirch Flynn
2nd Eden Parish with Tarnedge Blue
2nd Karen Parkinson with Torrisdale River
3rd Brent Both with Levendale Redhead
4th D.Orr Ewing with Lymiecleuch Carron of Greenfoot.
Open
1st Gary Collier with Thornyoaks Tanzanite
2nd Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier
3rd Drew Allan with Bearnard Bowden
4th Margaret Pearce with Salemasky Ebor of Brackenfarg.
Com Helen Patterson with Peallaidh Caledonia .
Com Eden Parish with Tarnedge Flynn
Com Amy Collier Brocklebank Vital
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes, vouchers 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
Winner of the Gundog Gear voucher for the highest scoring dog of the day goes to the puppy winner Nessa Thompson.
Thanks to the judges for their time and setting some good challenging tests. Thank you to the committee members Sonja and Anne for all there help today and thanks to all the dummy throwers well done it was hot and without your assistance we would not have a test.
A big thank you to committee member Joanne Wilson. She helped set the tests earlier booked our lovely caravan and catered for the judges. Also thanks again for securing us some great ground.
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr John Lees, Mrs Joanne Wilson, Mr Brian Dodsworth and Mr Mike Nelson
Our second working event of the test season was held at the stunning Wemmergill Grouse Moor in County Durham by kind permission of Mr M Cannon and Wemmergill Estates.
This vast and diverse landscape was the perfect setting for four challenging tests for each category. The weather was very very warm but luckily there was a water test for each category in the reservoir which allowed the dogs a little cool down time.
Sincere thanks were expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks to our invaluable dummy throwers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Nessa Thompson with Glorishears Bonnie Parker of Haventrent
2nd Jill Cummings with Brocklebank Delight.
3rd Jimmy Fisher with Syltoni Summer Breeze
Novice
1st Ian Metcalfe with Copperbirch Flynn
2nd Eden Parish with Tarnedge Blue
2nd Karen Parkinson with Torrisdale River
3rd Brent Both with Levendale Redhead
4th D.Orr Ewing with Lymiecleuch Carron of Greenfoot.
Open
1st Gary Collier with Thornyoaks Tanzanite
2nd Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier
3rd Drew Allan with Bearnard Bowden
4th Margaret Pearce with Salemasky Ebor of Brackenfarg.
Com Helen Patterson with Peallaidh Caledonia .
Com Eden Parish with Tarnedge Flynn
Com Amy Collier Brocklebank Vital
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes, vouchers 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
Winner of the Gundog Gear voucher for the highest scoring dog of the day goes to the puppy winner Nessa Thompson.
Thanks to the judges for their time and setting some good challenging tests. Thank you to the committee members Sonja and Anne for all there help today and thanks to all the dummy throwers well done it was hot and without your assistance we would not have a test.
A big thank you to committee member Joanne Wilson. She helped set the tests earlier booked our lovely caravan and catered for the judges. Also thanks again for securing us some great ground.
PUPPY, JUNIOR HANDLER AND NOVICE TESTS, LEADHILL HOUSE (April 2019)
By very kind permission of Mr and Mrs Cowan
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Thomas Bushby, Mr Ian Palmer, Mr Paul Hasney and Mr Paul Stogden
The first working event of the test season, was held at the stunning home and grounds of Mr and Mrs Cowan in Stocksfield who continue to make us so very welcome and are such delightful hosts to everyone attending. The weather was not to the usual beaming sunshine standards we are used to at Leadhill House but the relaxing atmosphere helped calm the nerves of our Junior Handlers and the many new competitors we were happy to welcome along. Sincere thanks also go to our working event sponsors, Skinners Pet Foods and Gundog Gear.
We thank our judges today for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks too to our invaluable dummy throwers, without who we would couldn’t put the day on. We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy results;
1st place Sandra Richardson with Disanchor Goldfinch
2nd place Nessa Thompson with Glorishears Bonnie Parker of Haventrent
3rd place Gordon Hay with FenflushTweed of Holywear
Junior Handler :-
1st Harry Hickley with Wylanbriar Wake Me Up
2nd Joseph Jones with Jacobs Willaby
The juniors received an easter egg as a well done , rosettes and certificates . Very well done.
Novice:-
1st place was Grant Dawson and Tattney Apache Express
2nd place Jennifer Hay with Gaytonwood Berberis of Holywear
3rd Brent Booth with Lavendale Redhead
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
We were also provided a £25 Gundog Gear voucher for top scoring dog which went to Sandra Richardson. Also included 1st to 3rd Skinners vouchers.
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Thomas Bushby, Mr Ian Palmer, Mr Paul Hasney and Mr Paul Stogden
The first working event of the test season, was held at the stunning home and grounds of Mr and Mrs Cowan in Stocksfield who continue to make us so very welcome and are such delightful hosts to everyone attending. The weather was not to the usual beaming sunshine standards we are used to at Leadhill House but the relaxing atmosphere helped calm the nerves of our Junior Handlers and the many new competitors we were happy to welcome along. Sincere thanks also go to our working event sponsors, Skinners Pet Foods and Gundog Gear.
We thank our judges today for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks too to our invaluable dummy throwers, without who we would couldn’t put the day on. We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy results;
1st place Sandra Richardson with Disanchor Goldfinch
2nd place Nessa Thompson with Glorishears Bonnie Parker of Haventrent
3rd place Gordon Hay with FenflushTweed of Holywear
Junior Handler :-
1st Harry Hickley with Wylanbriar Wake Me Up
2nd Joseph Jones with Jacobs Willaby
The juniors received an easter egg as a well done , rosettes and certificates . Very well done.
Novice:-
1st place was Grant Dawson and Tattney Apache Express
2nd place Jennifer Hay with Gaytonwood Berberis of Holywear
3rd Brent Booth with Lavendale Redhead
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
We were also provided a £25 Gundog Gear voucher for top scoring dog which went to Sandra Richardson. Also included 1st to 3rd Skinners vouchers.
WORKING TEST RESULTS 2018
CHATSWORTH RETRIEVER TEAM CLUB EVENT 1st and 2nd September 2018
The Final Club Team working test of the 2018 season took place on the 1st and 2nd September at Chatsworth by kind permission of the Duchess of Devonshire.
Having qualified every year since 2011, the Club Team were once again determined to be placed in the Top 5 Clubs to ensure automatic re-qualification for 2019.
Our Team of:- Lee Hartis and Todd (FTW Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz)
Russell Hodgen and Rose (OFTW Roselea Zara)
Stewart North and Sam (FTW Northglen Crumble)
The Team worked exceptionally hard to secure 4th place and ensure Northumberland and Durham's qualification for 2019, against 12 other good Club Teams from around the country.
The weather was very warm which whilst pleasant for the competitors; was rather hot for the dogs and they were kept shaded as much as possible. Thanks to Lee, Russ and Stewart for competing on behalf of Northumberland and Durham.
Having qualified every year since 2011, the Club Team were once again determined to be placed in the Top 5 Clubs to ensure automatic re-qualification for 2019.
Our Team of:- Lee Hartis and Todd (FTW Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz)
Russell Hodgen and Rose (OFTW Roselea Zara)
Stewart North and Sam (FTW Northglen Crumble)
The Team worked exceptionally hard to secure 4th place and ensure Northumberland and Durham's qualification for 2019, against 12 other good Club Teams from around the country.
The weather was very warm which whilst pleasant for the competitors; was rather hot for the dogs and they were kept shaded as much as possible. Thanks to Lee, Russ and Stewart for competing on behalf of Northumberland and Durham.
INTER CLUB LOCAL TEAM 5 WAY MATCH
This years 5 way inter-club match was hosted by Tyne Tees and Tweed FTA and included teams from 3T's, Northumberland and Durham LRC, Golden Retriever Club of Northumbria, Burns and Becks Gundog Club and invited club Vale Of York.
N & D wish to thank Team Members:-
Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier,
Shamanthi Shankar with Baronsbridge Trojan Exult,
Helen Paterson with Tayfordwoods Dujardin and
Pat Staines with Tumbleweed Tucker of Hillsideview
and not forgetting our Judge:- Mr John Lees
The Team agreed to run for N&D and the individuals were invited based on their consistency of performances throughout the test season.
The Team gelled together brilliantly and pulled off some great performances in the sweltering heat of the Durham countryside on the 22nd July 2018.
They were very narrowly beaten to 2nd place by 3T's (by only 4 points) but all thoroughly enjoyed the day and are grateful for the 'cheer-leading skills' of member spectators who had come along to enjoy the day. Thank you all for your dedication and we are glad you enjoyed the day.
N & D wish to thank Team Members:-
Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier,
Shamanthi Shankar with Baronsbridge Trojan Exult,
Helen Paterson with Tayfordwoods Dujardin and
Pat Staines with Tumbleweed Tucker of Hillsideview
and not forgetting our Judge:- Mr John Lees
The Team agreed to run for N&D and the individuals were invited based on their consistency of performances throughout the test season.
The Team gelled together brilliantly and pulled off some great performances in the sweltering heat of the Durham countryside on the 22nd July 2018.
They were very narrowly beaten to 2nd place by 3T's (by only 4 points) but all thoroughly enjoyed the day and are grateful for the 'cheer-leading skills' of member spectators who had come along to enjoy the day. Thank you all for your dedication and we are glad you enjoyed the day.
OPEN WORKING TEST, EGGLESTON FELL, CO. DURHAM - (8/7/2018)
Winner Helen Paterson with Tayfordwoods Dujardin
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By very kind permission of Mr Michael Stone and Gamekeeper Mr Robert Beadle
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Glyn Coupar, Mr Allan Downie, Ms Kirsty Cousins and Mr Paul Stogden
Our final working test of the season was held on the stunning Eggleston Fell with exceptionally demanding terrain for dog and handler; and brought together quality Open standard dogs for a total of 6 working tests over the day. The tests were static in the morning with two walk-ups in the afternoon.
The weather was warm but cloud helped greatly in keeping temperatures bearable and a slight breeze all day was welcome - and of course served to ward off the dreaded midges who never made an appearance all day. The small stream helped keep the dogs cool.
The challenging tests were designed to push the dogs, and all competitors were very pleased with the standard of tests set.
RESULTS
1st Place – Helen Paterson’s Labrador Bitch – TAYFORDWOODS DUJARDIN
2nd Place – Jeff Smart’s Labrador Dog – WESTERKAMES TROJAN PRINCE
3rd Place – Amy Collier’s Labrador Dog – BROCKLEBANK VITAL
4th Place - Brian Dodsworth’s Labrador Dog – HAZELOAKS FINCH
COM’S WERE ALSO AWARDED TO:-
Mike Nelson’s Labrador Dog – TURPINGREEN CURRY
Helen Paterson’s Labrador Bitch – LOISABA GWYNETH OF TAYFORDWOOD
Julia Johnston’s Labrador Dog – WESTMACOTT LAMP SONIUS
Karen Parkinson’s Labrador Dog – TORRISDALE RIVER
Pat Staines’ Labrador Dog – TUMBLEWEED TUCKER OF HILLSIDEVIEW
All placings were presented with N & D certificates with 1st to 4th places also receiving rosettes and dog food vouchers courtesy of our valued sponsor Skinners Pet Foods. The member winner was also awarded with The J. Upton Smith Memorial Trophy.
A £25 voucher from our generous sponsor Gundog Gear for the "Highest scoring dog of the Day", was presented to :- TAYFORDWOODS DUJARDIN (Helen Paterson)
Well done to all in the awards and everyone taking part.
Our sincere thanks to the volunteers that came forward and threw and placed dummies who were invaluable. All were presented with a small gift of our thanks.
Without all those mentioned above; our events could not go ahead and we are very appreciative of your support.
Many thanks to committee member Joanne Wilson for again sorting the catering for the judges throughout the season and the committee (and non-committee) members who helped out.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the season and we look forward to seeing you at our Field Trials later in the year. Thanks.
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Glyn Coupar, Mr Allan Downie, Ms Kirsty Cousins and Mr Paul Stogden
Our final working test of the season was held on the stunning Eggleston Fell with exceptionally demanding terrain for dog and handler; and brought together quality Open standard dogs for a total of 6 working tests over the day. The tests were static in the morning with two walk-ups in the afternoon.
The weather was warm but cloud helped greatly in keeping temperatures bearable and a slight breeze all day was welcome - and of course served to ward off the dreaded midges who never made an appearance all day. The small stream helped keep the dogs cool.
The challenging tests were designed to push the dogs, and all competitors were very pleased with the standard of tests set.
RESULTS
1st Place – Helen Paterson’s Labrador Bitch – TAYFORDWOODS DUJARDIN
2nd Place – Jeff Smart’s Labrador Dog – WESTERKAMES TROJAN PRINCE
3rd Place – Amy Collier’s Labrador Dog – BROCKLEBANK VITAL
4th Place - Brian Dodsworth’s Labrador Dog – HAZELOAKS FINCH
COM’S WERE ALSO AWARDED TO:-
Mike Nelson’s Labrador Dog – TURPINGREEN CURRY
Helen Paterson’s Labrador Bitch – LOISABA GWYNETH OF TAYFORDWOOD
Julia Johnston’s Labrador Dog – WESTMACOTT LAMP SONIUS
Karen Parkinson’s Labrador Dog – TORRISDALE RIVER
Pat Staines’ Labrador Dog – TUMBLEWEED TUCKER OF HILLSIDEVIEW
All placings were presented with N & D certificates with 1st to 4th places also receiving rosettes and dog food vouchers courtesy of our valued sponsor Skinners Pet Foods. The member winner was also awarded with The J. Upton Smith Memorial Trophy.
A £25 voucher from our generous sponsor Gundog Gear for the "Highest scoring dog of the Day", was presented to :- TAYFORDWOODS DUJARDIN (Helen Paterson)
Well done to all in the awards and everyone taking part.
Our sincere thanks to the volunteers that came forward and threw and placed dummies who were invaluable. All were presented with a small gift of our thanks.
Without all those mentioned above; our events could not go ahead and we are very appreciative of your support.
Many thanks to committee member Joanne Wilson for again sorting the catering for the judges throughout the season and the committee (and non-committee) members who helped out.
I hope everyone has enjoyed the season and we look forward to seeing you at our Field Trials later in the year. Thanks.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS, STREATLAM PARK, CO. DURHAM - (17/6/2018)
Award Winners and Judges
By kind permission of Captain N.C. Pease
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Peter Bates, Mr Wm. Lambell, Mr Paul Dixon and Mrs Amy Bates
Our final Puppy, Novice and Open event of the test season was held at the ever popular Streatlam Park by very kind permission of Captain Pease.
The beautiful grounds gave a lush setting to four tests in each of the three categories and the day was warm even though slightly breezy.
The atmosphere was as always, good humoured and friendly and we did finish at a reasonable time. Unfortunately Capt. Pease was away this weekend but had already spoken to Jeff Smart and offered us the ground for 2019. We are very lucky that we are the only club allowed to use Streatlam and cannot thank Capt. Pease for his long standing support of our Club's events.
Sincere thanks are expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event and Capt. Pease for allowing to use this wonderful ground.
Our dummy throwers and placers were as always invaluable; and were rewarded with our sincere appreciation and small gift.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event. The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Grant Dawson's Lab Dog - Tattney's Apache Express
2nd John Lee's Lab Dog - Hillside View Isle Of Harris
3rd Brian Dodsworth's Lab Dog - Hazeloaks Thistle
Novice
1st Geoff Petch's Lab Dog - Glenfia Fletcher
2nd Pat Prior's Lab Dog - Willowcinder Keilder
3rd Garry Allan's Lab Dog - Morwick's Fencer
Open
1st Pat Staines Lab Dog - Tumbleweed Tucker Of Hillsideview
2nd Brian Dodsworth's Lab Dog - Hazeloaks Wigeon
3rd Ian Metcalfe's Lab Dog - Dunehead Jet
All placings were presented with certificates and 1st to 3rd places also received dog food vouchers courtesy of our sponsors Skinners Pet Foods. The winners also were awarded club trophies.
Our £25 voucher from our sponsor Gundog Gear for the "Highest Scoring Dog of the Day", was presented to our Open Winner - Tumbleweed Tucker Of Hillsideview.
We would also like to offer our sincere gratitude to all the volunteers that came forward and threw dummies in particular Steve Charker who threw all day. We are very appreciative of their support for our test days and our committee members who judged, helped set up, provided food for judges and raffles - AND threw dummies too.
We do hope we will see you at our final working test of 2018 at Eggleston Fell on the 8th July. Thank you all for supporting our tests and if you can offer your help with dummy throwing/placing, please contact Working Test Secretary Jeff Smart as details shown above.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS, DUKES FIELD, SLALEY - (27/5/2018)
Our Award winners in all categories and the Judges - Dukesfield, Slaley, Northumberland
By kind permission of Lord Allendale and Dukesfield Shooting Syndicate
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr Thomas Bushby (3342B), Mr Paddy Merrall (3628NP), Mr Ian Palmer (3734NP) and Mrs Karen Parkinson (NP)
Our third working event of the test season was held at the excellent Dukesfield in Slaley by very kind permission of Lord Allendale and Dukesfield Shooting Syndicate.
The diverse landscape and flourishing trees gave a lush setting to four challenging but achievable tests in each of the three categories and the day was very warm, with day long sun shine. Luckily there was a small river for the dogs to cool off in during the day.
The entries to all categories were tremendous with almost 90 entries in total. We did have a couple of late cancellations but the judges had gone above and beyond the day before, knowing the large running card; and visited the ground the day before to set the tests. This enabled proceedings to start promptly and with good organisation and helpers or extra long lunch breaks, we finished at the very respectable time of 5pm - which included a run-off in the Open.
Sincere thanks are expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event and Lord Allendale and the Syndicate for allowing to use this wonderful ground.
Our dummy throwers and placers were as always invaluable and were rewarded with our sincere appreciation and a set of two cinema tickets to an Empire Cinema of their choice. These were kindly donated by Empire Cinema, Sunderland.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day - INCLUDING A SUN TAN!
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy
1st Richard Cawthrays Lab Dog - Viking Valentino
2nd Jane Bell's Lab Bitch - Hazeloaks Nell
3rd John Lee's Lab Dog - Hillsideview Isle of Harris
COM Wish I Was - Jimmy Gordon
Novice
1st Bill Lambell's Lab Dog - Eiderbay Ribble
2nd Michael Nelson's Lab dog - Turpingreen Curry
3rd Julia Johnston's Lab Dog - Dodbank Reiffellson
Open
1st Gary Collier's Lab Bitch - Thorneyoaks Tanzanite
2nd Shamanthi Shankar's Lab Dog - Baronsbridge Trojan Exult
After a run off:-
3rd Serena Richardson's Lab Dog - Waskerley Tom
COM Amy Collier's Lab Dog - Brocklebank Vital
All placings were presented with certificates and 1st to 3rd places also received dog food vouchers courtesy of our sponsors Skinners Pet Foods. The winners also were awarded club trophies.
Our £25 voucher from our sponsor Gundog Gear for the "Highest Scoring Dog of the Day", was presented to our Puppy winner Viking Valentino.
We would also like to thank all the volunteers that came forward and threw dummies in particular Steve Charker who threw all day in the very hot conditions on a long day. We were very pleased to show our appreciation to them all with a set of two cinema tickets each for use at an Empire Cinema of their choice. These were kindly donated by Empire Cinema, Sunderland.
We do hope we will see you at our next working test at the ever popular Streatlam Park, Bishop Auckland in June with we hope, not quite so much sunshine! Thank you all for supporting our tests and if you can offer your help in the future with dummy throwing/placing, please contact Working Test Secretary Jeff Smart as per the details shown above.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS, WEMMERGILL ESTATE, DURHAM (15/4/2018)
Wemmergill - the reservoir
By kind permission of Mr M. Cannon and Mr R.Johnson and Wemmergill Estates
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr John Lees, Mr Michael Nelson, Mr Brian Dodsworth and Miss Shamanthi Shankar
Our second working event of the test season was held at the stunning Wemmergill Grouse Moor in County Durham by kind permission of Mr M Cannon and Wemmergill Estates.
The vast and diverse landscape is the perfect setting for four challenging tests for each category. The weather was quite foggy in the morning but lifted a little in the afternoon for the Open tests. Unfortunately the rain made an appearance just at the end of the day.
Sincere thanks were expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks to our invaluable dummy throwers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy results;
1st Copperbirch Adder – Penny Oates
2nd Hazeloaks Nell – Jane Bell
Novice results:
1st Wylanbriar Wake Me Up - Elaine O’Brien
2nd Leacaz Mist – Mark Smith
3rd Cuckavalda Mabpup – Keith Stafford
COM Torrisdale River – Karen Parkinson
COM Dark Cloud Of The Sky – Penny Marriner
Open results:
1st Copperbirch Farrier - Grant Dawson
2nd Pandapaws Bina Of Castlemans - Claudia Atkinson
3rd Eshiels Tancredi Sonja Ludwig
COM Whitelass Buzzard of Tattney - Paul Hasney
COM Westmacott Gunner - Steve McDermott
COM Salemasky Black Tulip - Eden Parish
Everyone was presented with prize certificates. Rosettes 1st to 3rd together with Skinner's Dog Food vouchers and the member winners also were presented with trophies.
We are also provided a £25 Gundog Gear voucher for our top scoring dog of the day, which went to Mr Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier who produced a stunning run in Open droppuing only 1 point from 80!! Well deserved.
We hope to see a few of you at our next test at Dukesfield Shoot, Slaley, Northumberland in May.
Thanks to everyone who came along. If you would like to attend our next event and help out please drop our Working Test Secretary, Jeff Smart a note.
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr John Lees, Mr Michael Nelson, Mr Brian Dodsworth and Miss Shamanthi Shankar
Our second working event of the test season was held at the stunning Wemmergill Grouse Moor in County Durham by kind permission of Mr M Cannon and Wemmergill Estates.
The vast and diverse landscape is the perfect setting for four challenging tests for each category. The weather was quite foggy in the morning but lifted a little in the afternoon for the Open tests. Unfortunately the rain made an appearance just at the end of the day.
Sincere thanks were expressed to our working event sponsors, Skinner's Pet Foods and Gundog Gear and we cannot thank our judges enough for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks to our invaluable dummy throwers, without whom we would couldn’t put these days on.
We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy results;
1st Copperbirch Adder – Penny Oates
2nd Hazeloaks Nell – Jane Bell
Novice results:
1st Wylanbriar Wake Me Up - Elaine O’Brien
2nd Leacaz Mist – Mark Smith
3rd Cuckavalda Mabpup – Keith Stafford
COM Torrisdale River – Karen Parkinson
COM Dark Cloud Of The Sky – Penny Marriner
Open results:
1st Copperbirch Farrier - Grant Dawson
2nd Pandapaws Bina Of Castlemans - Claudia Atkinson
3rd Eshiels Tancredi Sonja Ludwig
COM Whitelass Buzzard of Tattney - Paul Hasney
COM Westmacott Gunner - Steve McDermott
COM Salemasky Black Tulip - Eden Parish
Everyone was presented with prize certificates. Rosettes 1st to 3rd together with Skinner's Dog Food vouchers and the member winners also were presented with trophies.
We are also provided a £25 Gundog Gear voucher for our top scoring dog of the day, which went to Mr Grant Dawson with Copperbirch Farrier who produced a stunning run in Open droppuing only 1 point from 80!! Well deserved.
We hope to see a few of you at our next test at Dukesfield Shoot, Slaley, Northumberland in May.
Thanks to everyone who came along. If you would like to attend our next event and help out please drop our Working Test Secretary, Jeff Smart a note.
PUPPY, JUNIOR HANDLER AND NOVICE TESTS, LEADHILL HOUSE (8/4/2018)
Judges with our award winners.
By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Cowan
and with thanks to Judges:- Mr John Lees, Mrs Joanne Wilson, Mr Paul Hasney and Miss Julia Johnston
We held our first working event of the test season. This was held at the beautiful home of Mr and Mrs Cowan in Stocksfield who as always, make us so very welcome and are such gracious hosts, enjoying coming round to meet people and watch the dogs work. The weather was beautiful all day and we couldn't have asked for a better start to our test season. Sincere thanks also go to our working event sponsors, Skinners Pet Foods and Gundog Gear.
We thank our judges today for giving up their spare time to help put on the event.
Thanks too to our invaluable dummy throwers, without who we would couldn’t put the day on. We hope everyone enjoyed the event and took a lot from the day.
Also it was great to see so many new faces just starting out.
The results and many congratulations go to:
Puppy results;
1st Garry Allan with Smokin Gun
2nd Brian Dodsworth with Hazeloaks Thistle
3rd Michelle Olds with Redgrouse Riviera
Junior Handler :-
1st Tallulah Dyson with Hawksgarth Osprey Of Tallameile.
2nd Jacob Hickley with Wylanbriar Wake me Up
3rd Jess Hibbs with Afinmore Alynna At Tarasstweed
Special mention to Amelia Dyson age 4 who tried her first run as a Junior Handler. All the juniors received an easter egg as a well done as well as prize cards, rosettes and a Skinners Voucher. Very well done to you all.
Novice:- after a run off,
1st place was Claudia Atkinson with Panda paws Bina of Castlemans
2nd place Marny Lonsdale with Tricymoedd Blaris
3rd place Garry Allan with Smokin Gun COM to Claire Carvis and Tarnedge Jaina.
Everyone was presented with certificates, rosettes 1st to 3rd and trophies for our member winners.
We were also provided a £25 Gundog Gear voucher for top scoring dog which went to Claudia Atkinson. Also included 1st to 3rd Skinners vouchers.
We hope to see a few of you at our next test at Wemmergill Estate on the 15th. Thanks to everyone who attended. If you would like to attend our next event and help out please drop me a line.
Thanks again Jeff working test secretary.
