WORKING TEST RESULTS
NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS - 29th JUNE 2025 AT
EGGLESTON FELL, CO. DURHAM
We held our penultimate test of this season at the superb Eggleston Fell estate, by kind permission of Eggleston Estates and Gamekeeper, Mr Robert Beadle.
We again offered Novice and Open tests on the ground that is challenging but which the dogs seem to thoroughly enjoy. The weather was fantastic, nice and sunny with a bit of a breeze.
The atmosphere throughout the day was very friendly with everyone enjoying the day and the company of likeminded people.
Our sincere gratitude to Judges, Godfrey Lowe, Brian Dodsworth, Claire Carvis and Anthea Shelley. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs.
Utmost gratitude goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today – you are all stars! And our test days cannot go ahead without you.
Thanks to committee member Michelle Olds once again, for sorting the catering for judges and refreshments for judges and helpers which was very welcome and much appreciated. Also, thanks to all who provided raffle prizes.
The raffle money goes a long way to helping pay for the catering, the judges and helpers gifts and all the hidden things so they are greatly appreciated.
We are indebted to our Sponsors SKINNER’S and SPORTING SAINT who provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners.
The tests challenged the dogs as always, with the following results decided.
NOVICE
1st Tarnedge Champolly Rose, handler Roy Stewart
2nd Cardueae Kahli, handler Mai Jobson
3rd Embers Orange Rays, handler James Haley
4th Troddenmills Keen as a Bean, handler Wendy Glue
OPEN
1st Kenzduo Bolt and Be Brave of Ravencote, handler Paul Dukes (also awarded the J. Upton Smith Memorial Trophy)
2nd Tattney Apache Express, handler Grant Dawson
3rd Riverview Farm Dr Pepper, handler Paul Dukes
4th Birkswater Ravenglen, handler Patricia Prior
COM : Deeton’s Gold, handler Bob Bowes
Congratulations to all the award winners and everyone taking part. We look forward to seeing you at our last test at Derwent Grange Farm on the 13th July. Entries close Monday 7th July and if you can help with dummy throwing and placing, please let Anna Coates know.
We again offered Novice and Open tests on the ground that is challenging but which the dogs seem to thoroughly enjoy. The weather was fantastic, nice and sunny with a bit of a breeze.
The atmosphere throughout the day was very friendly with everyone enjoying the day and the company of likeminded people.
Our sincere gratitude to Judges, Godfrey Lowe, Brian Dodsworth, Claire Carvis and Anthea Shelley. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs.
Utmost gratitude goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today – you are all stars! And our test days cannot go ahead without you.
Thanks to committee member Michelle Olds once again, for sorting the catering for judges and refreshments for judges and helpers which was very welcome and much appreciated. Also, thanks to all who provided raffle prizes.
The raffle money goes a long way to helping pay for the catering, the judges and helpers gifts and all the hidden things so they are greatly appreciated.
We are indebted to our Sponsors SKINNER’S and SPORTING SAINT who provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners.
The tests challenged the dogs as always, with the following results decided.
NOVICE
1st Tarnedge Champolly Rose, handler Roy Stewart
2nd Cardueae Kahli, handler Mai Jobson
3rd Embers Orange Rays, handler James Haley
4th Troddenmills Keen as a Bean, handler Wendy Glue
OPEN
1st Kenzduo Bolt and Be Brave of Ravencote, handler Paul Dukes (also awarded the J. Upton Smith Memorial Trophy)
2nd Tattney Apache Express, handler Grant Dawson
3rd Riverview Farm Dr Pepper, handler Paul Dukes
4th Birkswater Ravenglen, handler Patricia Prior
COM : Deeton’s Gold, handler Bob Bowes
Congratulations to all the award winners and everyone taking part. We look forward to seeing you at our last test at Derwent Grange Farm on the 13th July. Entries close Monday 7th July and if you can help with dummy throwing and placing, please let Anna Coates know.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS - 8th JUNE 2025 AT
STREATLAM PARK, CO. DURHAM
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held their third working test of the 2025 season at the stunning Streatlam Park on the 8th June by very kind permission of Mrs Karen Cotton who was given a gift with our sincere thanks.
Despite being a compact ground, Streatlam Park has always been our most popular test ground with the numbers attending reflecting this.
Naturally larger attendances mean a later end time but the atmosphere was brilliant and the weather was on our side!
With around 85 entries, our Judges Paul Hasney, Rebecca Thistle, Charlotte Brown and Eden Parish did a great job of setting fair but challenging tests, allowing the dogs to be realistically stretched. We thank our judges for giving up their time to allow us all to enjoy working our dogs. All were given a small token of our appreciation.
The day flowed well and ended with a raffle, with many thanks to our very kind donators. Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s and Sporting Saint provided vouchers, goodie bags which were awarded to award winners with certificates, club rosettes and trophies (members only). These were awarded to:-
PUPPY
1st Clarenceheart Kash of Leacaz - Lee Hartis
After a run off
2nd Sunset stream of Gellesmanor- Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel
3rd Etomanni Vermont - Claire Carvis
4th Lowtreys Just in time- Penny Oates
Judges wished to also provide a certificate for the Best Puppy Under 12 months which went to:-
Brockenburn Tiger roll - Lorna Keen
NOVICE
1st Tarnedge run a mile - Jane Burniston
2nd Abberwick Tyne- Cameron Brown
3rd Cardueae Kahli -Mia Jobson
After a run off:
4th Abberwick Isla Skye- Maureen Findlay
COM Chatsworth Bravo - Handled by Lee Hartis for Ms T. Blumenthal
OPEN
1st Bilsdale Gracie- Sophie Watts
After a run off:-
2nd Hayabank Connie- Jane Bell
3rd Holmecliffes Pippas gift/ Lynda Currie
4th Littlegill Harry- Anthea Shelly
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone taking part. Many thanks to committee members, Michelle Olds for providing the judge lunches and snacks with Geordie Atkinson selling the raffle tickets.
Of course we cannot thank enough, the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies with small gifts of thanks given. This help is essential to have our tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little of their time to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
Next test is at Eggleston Fell in a few weeks. Please contact Anna Coates if you can help out.
Despite being a compact ground, Streatlam Park has always been our most popular test ground with the numbers attending reflecting this.
Naturally larger attendances mean a later end time but the atmosphere was brilliant and the weather was on our side!
With around 85 entries, our Judges Paul Hasney, Rebecca Thistle, Charlotte Brown and Eden Parish did a great job of setting fair but challenging tests, allowing the dogs to be realistically stretched. We thank our judges for giving up their time to allow us all to enjoy working our dogs. All were given a small token of our appreciation.
The day flowed well and ended with a raffle, with many thanks to our very kind donators. Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s and Sporting Saint provided vouchers, goodie bags which were awarded to award winners with certificates, club rosettes and trophies (members only). These were awarded to:-
PUPPY
1st Clarenceheart Kash of Leacaz - Lee Hartis
After a run off
2nd Sunset stream of Gellesmanor- Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel
3rd Etomanni Vermont - Claire Carvis
4th Lowtreys Just in time- Penny Oates
Judges wished to also provide a certificate for the Best Puppy Under 12 months which went to:-
Brockenburn Tiger roll - Lorna Keen
NOVICE
1st Tarnedge run a mile - Jane Burniston
2nd Abberwick Tyne- Cameron Brown
3rd Cardueae Kahli -Mia Jobson
After a run off:
4th Abberwick Isla Skye- Maureen Findlay
COM Chatsworth Bravo - Handled by Lee Hartis for Ms T. Blumenthal
OPEN
1st Bilsdale Gracie- Sophie Watts
After a run off:-
2nd Hayabank Connie- Jane Bell
3rd Holmecliffes Pippas gift/ Lynda Currie
4th Littlegill Harry- Anthea Shelly
Congratulations to all the winners and to everyone taking part. Many thanks to committee members, Michelle Olds for providing the judge lunches and snacks with Geordie Atkinson selling the raffle tickets.
Of course we cannot thank enough, the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies with small gifts of thanks given. This help is essential to have our tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little of their time to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
Next test is at Eggleston Fell in a few weeks. Please contact Anna Coates if you can help out.
NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS - 1st JUNE 2025 AT
ALLENSFORD, COUNTY DURHAM
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held Novice and Open working tests at Allensford, County Durham on Sunday 1st June, by very kind permission of Mr Edwin Taylor and committee member, Ian Palmer. This ground always provides ground which lends itself to challenging tests.
A warm day interspersed with some showers that did not dampen spirits of those attending. It was a great atmosphere all day.
The day flowed well and provided us with deserving award winners. Very sincere thanks to judges, Thomas Bushby, Kevin Churnside, Geordie Atkinson and Jeff Smart who gave up their chance of running, to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Sporting Saint provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners. We cannot thank them enough for their wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped by offering to dummy throw and place, some of who had come along to help and weren’t running dogs.
It makes the organising much easier and without this help our working tests could not take place.
Special thanks to committee member Michelle Olds for providing the judge lunches & snacks.
THE RESULTS
NOVICE
1st Brocklington Lily, James Dixon
After a run off
2nd Tarnedge Run Riot, Eden Parish
3rd Falaglen Ruth, Cameron Brown
After a run off
4th Brockburn Reef, Cameron Brown
COM Tarnedge Fair Isle, Eden Parish
OPEN
1st Kentwone Morton Explorer, Clinton Morton
2nd Kentwone Midnight Crow, William Lambell
3rd Keen’s Bear of Ben more, Lorna Keen
4th Anningtonbay evening star of lonningend, Lorna Carleton
Thank you to everyone taking part and well done to all in the awards. We hope you all enjoyed the day. Hope to see you all at Streatlam Park next week.
A personal thank you to the judges and dummy throwers, the gifts for the raffle, and everyone's offer of help.
Anna Coates, Working Test Secretary
A warm day interspersed with some showers that did not dampen spirits of those attending. It was a great atmosphere all day.
The day flowed well and provided us with deserving award winners. Very sincere thanks to judges, Thomas Bushby, Kevin Churnside, Geordie Atkinson and Jeff Smart who gave up their chance of running, to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Sporting Saint provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners. We cannot thank them enough for their wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped by offering to dummy throw and place, some of who had come along to help and weren’t running dogs.
It makes the organising much easier and without this help our working tests could not take place.
Special thanks to committee member Michelle Olds for providing the judge lunches & snacks.
THE RESULTS
NOVICE
1st Brocklington Lily, James Dixon
After a run off
2nd Tarnedge Run Riot, Eden Parish
3rd Falaglen Ruth, Cameron Brown
After a run off
4th Brockburn Reef, Cameron Brown
COM Tarnedge Fair Isle, Eden Parish
OPEN
1st Kentwone Morton Explorer, Clinton Morton
2nd Kentwone Midnight Crow, William Lambell
3rd Keen’s Bear of Ben more, Lorna Keen
4th Anningtonbay evening star of lonningend, Lorna Carleton
Thank you to everyone taking part and well done to all in the awards. We hope you all enjoyed the day. Hope to see you all at Streatlam Park next week.
A personal thank you to the judges and dummy throwers, the gifts for the raffle, and everyone's offer of help.
Anna Coates, Working Test Secretary
PUPPY, NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER AND NOVICE WORKING TESTS - 13TH APRIL 2025 AT LEADHILLS HOUSE, STOCKSFIELD
We held the first working test of 2025 season today at the beautiful home and grounds of Mrs Cowen who has welcomed us for many years and always makes the day a pleasure for everyone attending.
Unfortunately, the day was tinged with sadness as Mr Cowen, such a charming man, had sadly passed away on New Years Eve. The Club had sent flowers and condolences to Mrs Cowen earlier in the year.
This was Anna Coates first event as Working Test Secretary and we would like to thank everyone for their support.
We had over 60 entries to the three categories of tests which started with the puppy and novice dog/novice handler tests followed by the novice tests in the afternoon. The weather was bright and breezy and it was a great day with a very friendly atmosphere.
Sincere thanks to, Paul Owens, Joanne Wilson, Julia Johnston and Jill Grant, our experienced judges, who had given up their valuable time to enable everyone to run their dogs. Thank you all for giving so freely of your time.
Our valued sponsors SKINNER'S & SPORTING SAINT provided their great support with vouchers, leads and lanyards to our winners. Club trophies were awarded to member winners and all in the awards received rosettes and certificates.
Thanks to Sherri Ann Stobbart for stepping in to help with the judge catering. Thank you so much, it was greatly appreciated.
Thanks also to our committee members (and non-committee) who were invaluable with their assistance in dummy throwing, organising the raffle and giving offers of help. This all goes to make the day more enjoyable and run smoothly.
Well done to everyone in the awards and taking part. It was good to see everyone again as well as welcoming the many new people coming along too.
The results:
PUPPY
1st Mcmooshine Fingal, Owner/Handler: Alister Clark
2nd Brigburn Mavis, Owner/Handler: Lynda Heron
NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
1st Kensesqui Peristerona, Owner/Handler: William Lamont
2nd Killyudden light my fire, Owner Mr & Mrs Cox/Handler Michael Cox
3rd Edenshot jammy dodger. Owner/Handler: Amanda Crowe
4th Henhamghyl Telly at Audreme. Owner /Handler: Nelson Smith
NOVICE
1st Bilsdale Gracie, Owner/Handler: Sophie Watts
2nd Embers Orange Rays, Owner/Handler: James Haley
3rd Abberwick Swift, Owner/Handler: Maureen Findlay
4th Chopwell black magic, Owner/Handler: Rodney Britton
We hope everyone enjoyed the day and had a safe journey home. We look forward to seeing you at our next test; for Novice and Open dogs at Allensford, Durham on the 1st June.
Unfortunately, the day was tinged with sadness as Mr Cowen, such a charming man, had sadly passed away on New Years Eve. The Club had sent flowers and condolences to Mrs Cowen earlier in the year.
This was Anna Coates first event as Working Test Secretary and we would like to thank everyone for their support.
We had over 60 entries to the three categories of tests which started with the puppy and novice dog/novice handler tests followed by the novice tests in the afternoon. The weather was bright and breezy and it was a great day with a very friendly atmosphere.
Sincere thanks to, Paul Owens, Joanne Wilson, Julia Johnston and Jill Grant, our experienced judges, who had given up their valuable time to enable everyone to run their dogs. Thank you all for giving so freely of your time.
Our valued sponsors SKINNER'S & SPORTING SAINT provided their great support with vouchers, leads and lanyards to our winners. Club trophies were awarded to member winners and all in the awards received rosettes and certificates.
Thanks to Sherri Ann Stobbart for stepping in to help with the judge catering. Thank you so much, it was greatly appreciated.
Thanks also to our committee members (and non-committee) who were invaluable with their assistance in dummy throwing, organising the raffle and giving offers of help. This all goes to make the day more enjoyable and run smoothly.
Well done to everyone in the awards and taking part. It was good to see everyone again as well as welcoming the many new people coming along too.
The results:
PUPPY
1st Mcmooshine Fingal, Owner/Handler: Alister Clark
2nd Brigburn Mavis, Owner/Handler: Lynda Heron
NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
1st Kensesqui Peristerona, Owner/Handler: William Lamont
2nd Killyudden light my fire, Owner Mr & Mrs Cox/Handler Michael Cox
3rd Edenshot jammy dodger. Owner/Handler: Amanda Crowe
4th Henhamghyl Telly at Audreme. Owner /Handler: Nelson Smith
NOVICE
1st Bilsdale Gracie, Owner/Handler: Sophie Watts
2nd Embers Orange Rays, Owner/Handler: James Haley
3rd Abberwick Swift, Owner/Handler: Maureen Findlay
4th Chopwell black magic, Owner/Handler: Rodney Britton
We hope everyone enjoyed the day and had a safe journey home. We look forward to seeing you at our next test; for Novice and Open dogs at Allensford, Durham on the 1st June.
TEAM OPEN WORKING TESTS - 31ST AUGUST & 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 AT CHATSWORTH
The final working test event of the season was the Northumberland and Durham LRC TEAM running at the Club Team Event, Chatsworth Game Fair.
Our team members of Lee Hartis, Mike Nelson and Graham Slater, did us proud in finishing 1st out of a field of 14 x 3 person teams. Additional special congratulations to Lee and his dog JED who was Top Scoring Dog of the competition.
This means N & D get automatic invitation to the event next year. WELL DONE!
Massive thanks to Mr Steve Burns and his team who organised the weekend with the clubs and put a lot of very hard work into making the event a success. Thank you also to the judges: Steve and Paula Cullis.
Our team members of Lee Hartis, Mike Nelson and Graham Slater, did us proud in finishing 1st out of a field of 14 x 3 person teams. Additional special congratulations to Lee and his dog JED who was Top Scoring Dog of the competition.
This means N & D get automatic invitation to the event next year. WELL DONE!
Massive thanks to Mr Steve Burns and his team who organised the weekend with the clubs and put a lot of very hard work into making the event a success. Thank you also to the judges: Steve and Paula Cullis.
NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS - 30th june 2024, eggleston fell.
We held the final working test of the season today at the superb Eggleston Fell estate, by kind permission of Eggleston Estates and Gamekeeper, Mr Robert Beadle.
Can we firstly thank Lee Hartis, who has done a great job, since stepping in as Working Test Secretary last year as well as him being our Field Trial Secretary, to ensure we could put on our test events. It is greatly appreciated.
This year we offered a Novice and Open set of tests on a ground that is recognised for its challenges! Which the dogs always seem to love. The weather was good and a brisk wind managed to keep away MOST of the midges.
The atmosphere throughout the day was excellent with everyone enjoying the day and the company of likeminded people.
Our sincere gratitude to Judges, Keith Eastwood, Brian Dodsworth, Becki Thistle and Ronnie Laughton. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs.
Our utmost gratitude goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today and throughout the season – you are all stars, dealing with the weather and difficult terrain. These days cannot go ahead without you. Our helpers were all given a gift with our thanks.
Massive thanks to committee member Anna Coates once again, for sorting the catering for judges and refreshments for judges and helpers today and throughout the season, which was very welcome and very much appreciated. Also thanks to the other committee members and non-committee members who helped out at our events. Also thanks to all who provided raffle prizes.
We are indebted to our Sponsors SKINNER’S AND SPORTING SAINT who both provided vouchers and gifts for award winners, with SPORTING SAINT providing £20 vouchers for the highest scoring dogs, today in Novice and Open. We are also very grateful to HALSTED GUNDOG ACADEMY for providing complimentary access to training advice to our Novice and Open winners today
The tests challenged the dogs as always on this ground with the following results decided.
NOVICE
1st place - DISANCHOR FIELDFARE owned and handled by SHEILA DODDS (this is Sheila’s 2nd dog she has made up to Open this season at our tests – well done)
2nd place - LABDOM JET owned and handled by ALAN JOHN LORD
3rd place - POMPEII JASPER owned and handled by TONY EVERITT
4th place - KENYNTEN OKOYE owned and handled by CAMERON BROWN
COM - CARDUEAE DIANTHUS OF TARNEDGE owned and handled by EDEN PARISH
OPEN
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 1ST AND 2ND
1st place - TARNEDGE JAINA owned and handled by CLAIRE CARVIS (Claire was also awarded the Upton Smith Memorial trophy)
2nd place - FTCH COPPERBIRCH CABERNET OF TALLAMELIE owned and handled by DR PHILIP DYSON
AFTER A RUN OF FOR 3rd and 4th
3rd place – BALNAGUARD MACALLAN owned and handled by EMMA WATSON MACK
4th place - BUCCLEUCH IANNA OF HIGHBIRD owned by MIKE LUPTON and handled by LEE HARTIS
COM – MARHYSTIN ELIJAH OF OAKSHOT owned and handled by GRAHAM SLATER
Congratulations to all the award winners and everyone taking part. We hope you have enjoyed competing with us again this year.
Can we firstly thank Lee Hartis, who has done a great job, since stepping in as Working Test Secretary last year as well as him being our Field Trial Secretary, to ensure we could put on our test events. It is greatly appreciated.
This year we offered a Novice and Open set of tests on a ground that is recognised for its challenges! Which the dogs always seem to love. The weather was good and a brisk wind managed to keep away MOST of the midges.
The atmosphere throughout the day was excellent with everyone enjoying the day and the company of likeminded people.
Our sincere gratitude to Judges, Keith Eastwood, Brian Dodsworth, Becki Thistle and Ronnie Laughton. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs.
Our utmost gratitude goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today and throughout the season – you are all stars, dealing with the weather and difficult terrain. These days cannot go ahead without you. Our helpers were all given a gift with our thanks.
Massive thanks to committee member Anna Coates once again, for sorting the catering for judges and refreshments for judges and helpers today and throughout the season, which was very welcome and very much appreciated. Also thanks to the other committee members and non-committee members who helped out at our events. Also thanks to all who provided raffle prizes.
We are indebted to our Sponsors SKINNER’S AND SPORTING SAINT who both provided vouchers and gifts for award winners, with SPORTING SAINT providing £20 vouchers for the highest scoring dogs, today in Novice and Open. We are also very grateful to HALSTED GUNDOG ACADEMY for providing complimentary access to training advice to our Novice and Open winners today
The tests challenged the dogs as always on this ground with the following results decided.
NOVICE
1st place - DISANCHOR FIELDFARE owned and handled by SHEILA DODDS (this is Sheila’s 2nd dog she has made up to Open this season at our tests – well done)
2nd place - LABDOM JET owned and handled by ALAN JOHN LORD
3rd place - POMPEII JASPER owned and handled by TONY EVERITT
4th place - KENYNTEN OKOYE owned and handled by CAMERON BROWN
COM - CARDUEAE DIANTHUS OF TARNEDGE owned and handled by EDEN PARISH
OPEN
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 1ST AND 2ND
1st place - TARNEDGE JAINA owned and handled by CLAIRE CARVIS (Claire was also awarded the Upton Smith Memorial trophy)
2nd place - FTCH COPPERBIRCH CABERNET OF TALLAMELIE owned and handled by DR PHILIP DYSON
AFTER A RUN OF FOR 3rd and 4th
3rd place – BALNAGUARD MACALLAN owned and handled by EMMA WATSON MACK
4th place - BUCCLEUCH IANNA OF HIGHBIRD owned by MIKE LUPTON and handled by LEE HARTIS
COM – MARHYSTIN ELIJAH OF OAKSHOT owned and handled by GRAHAM SLATER
Congratulations to all the award winners and everyone taking part. We hope you have enjoyed competing with us again this year.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS - 16th june 2024, STREATLAM PARK.
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held their third working test of the 2024 season at the beautiful Streatlam Park on the 16th June by very kind permission of Mrs Karen Cotton, daughter of Captain Pease.
We sadly informed all attending that Captain Pease had sadly passed away earlier this year and our sincere condolences had been sent to his family at the time. The Club made a donation in his memory to his chosen charity Help for Heroes. Committee Member, Bill Lambell attended the memorial service in Bishop Auckland on the Club’s behalf.
Mrs Cotton had informed the Club that she wished the working test to go ahead for which we were very grateful and the day did not disappoint.
Streatlam Park has always been a popular test ground with the numbers attending reflecting this each year. Despite the larger entry meaning a later end time, the atmosphere was brilliant - as you would expect from a group of likeminded gundog people meeting for a very good day out with their dogs in stunning surroundings.
With around 60 entries, our Judges Mr Dick Sorley, Ms Charlotte Brown, Mrs Claire Carvis and Mrs Eden Parish gave their time freely to judge for us today and generously assisting competitors with timely advice if needed. They did a great job of setting fair but challenging tests, allowing the dogs to be realistically stretched in each category.
The day flowed well and ended with a raffle, with many thanks to our very kind donators.
Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s, Sporting Saint and Halsted Gundog Academy, provided vouchers, goodie bags and complimentary access to training advice. The £20 Sporting Saint Voucher this week went to the highest scoring PUPPY - Lorna Keen with Brockenburn Magic
Club trophies were also awarded to our first placed member winners as follows:
PUPPY
1st Lorna Keen with BROCKENBURN MAGIC and also awarded the Capercail Trophy.
2nd Roy Stewart with TARNEDGE CHAMPOLLY ROSE
After a run off for 3rd and 4th
3rd Matthew Wilson with FINNO STAR
4th Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE LILAC
NOVICE
1st Lee Hartis handling BUCCLEUCH IANNA OF HIGHBIRD also awarded the Captain Pease Trophy. (Owner M. Lupton)
2nd Carol Anne Wainwright with KENTWONE THYME NIGHT
3rd Cameron Brown with KENYNTEN OKOYE
4th Lynda Currie with HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT
OPEN
1st Lee Hartis with KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ and also awarded the Wolviston Cup
After a run off for 2nd and 3rd
2nd Lorna Keen with KEENS BEAR OF BEN MORE
3rd Jane Bell with HAYABANK NELL
4th Brian Dodsworth with HAZELOAKS GOOSE
COM Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE HAZEL
COM David McBurney with LOGANBELL SUZY OF SAN JUAN
Congratulations to all the winners and also to everyone taking part today. It was an enjoyable day with nice weather (apart from 10 minutes rain).
Last but certainly not least, we cannot thank enough the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies. This helps the tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little of their time to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
See you all at Eggleston Fell in a couple of weeks.
Lee Hartis
We sadly informed all attending that Captain Pease had sadly passed away earlier this year and our sincere condolences had been sent to his family at the time. The Club made a donation in his memory to his chosen charity Help for Heroes. Committee Member, Bill Lambell attended the memorial service in Bishop Auckland on the Club’s behalf.
Mrs Cotton had informed the Club that she wished the working test to go ahead for which we were very grateful and the day did not disappoint.
Streatlam Park has always been a popular test ground with the numbers attending reflecting this each year. Despite the larger entry meaning a later end time, the atmosphere was brilliant - as you would expect from a group of likeminded gundog people meeting for a very good day out with their dogs in stunning surroundings.
With around 60 entries, our Judges Mr Dick Sorley, Ms Charlotte Brown, Mrs Claire Carvis and Mrs Eden Parish gave their time freely to judge for us today and generously assisting competitors with timely advice if needed. They did a great job of setting fair but challenging tests, allowing the dogs to be realistically stretched in each category.
The day flowed well and ended with a raffle, with many thanks to our very kind donators.
Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s, Sporting Saint and Halsted Gundog Academy, provided vouchers, goodie bags and complimentary access to training advice. The £20 Sporting Saint Voucher this week went to the highest scoring PUPPY - Lorna Keen with Brockenburn Magic
Club trophies were also awarded to our first placed member winners as follows:
PUPPY
1st Lorna Keen with BROCKENBURN MAGIC and also awarded the Capercail Trophy.
2nd Roy Stewart with TARNEDGE CHAMPOLLY ROSE
After a run off for 3rd and 4th
3rd Matthew Wilson with FINNO STAR
4th Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE LILAC
NOVICE
1st Lee Hartis handling BUCCLEUCH IANNA OF HIGHBIRD also awarded the Captain Pease Trophy. (Owner M. Lupton)
2nd Carol Anne Wainwright with KENTWONE THYME NIGHT
3rd Cameron Brown with KENYNTEN OKOYE
4th Lynda Currie with HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT
OPEN
1st Lee Hartis with KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ and also awarded the Wolviston Cup
After a run off for 2nd and 3rd
2nd Lorna Keen with KEENS BEAR OF BEN MORE
3rd Jane Bell with HAYABANK NELL
4th Brian Dodsworth with HAZELOAKS GOOSE
COM Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE HAZEL
COM David McBurney with LOGANBELL SUZY OF SAN JUAN
Congratulations to all the winners and also to everyone taking part today. It was an enjoyable day with nice weather (apart from 10 minutes rain).
Last but certainly not least, we cannot thank enough the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies. This helps the tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little of their time to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
See you all at Eggleston Fell in a couple of weeks.
Lee Hartis
NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS
ALLENSFORD - 26TH MAY 2024
ALLENSFORD - 26TH MAY 2024
We held Novice and Open working tests at Allensford, County Durham on Sunday 26th May. By very kind permission of Mr Edwin Taylor and committee member, Ian Palmer for providing us with this venue which lends itself to very popular tests.
The ground was very heavy due to the amount of rain recently but it did not dampen the spirits of those attending. The day flowed extremely well and provided us with deserving award winners.
Very sincere thanks to judges, Ian Palmer, Kevin Churnside (for standing in last minute), Daryl Boarder and Jeff Smart who gave their day up to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Sporting Saint provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners, with the Top Scoring OPEN dog receiving the £20 Sporting Saint voucher. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped the day run smoothly and to Anna Coates for providing the snacks, drinks and judge lunches.
A special mention to the brilliant helpers who offered to dummy throw and place. It made the organising much easier.
THE RESULTS
NOVICE
1st: THUNDERLANDS WALTER AT PAZANNE (Lab D) – Owner/Handler: Suzanne Springett
2nd: HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT (Lab B) - Owner/Handler: Lynda Currie
3rd: CONNISBROOK’S BERNERAY OF RAYARDEL – Owner/Handler: Tommy Weekley
4th: RHUMACH RED KITE (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Jimmy Gordon
OPEN
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 1ST AND 2ND
1st: HAWKSGARTH BLACK MAGIC (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Mike Nelson
2nd: KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Lee Hartis
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 3RD AND 4TH PLACE
3rd: MORDONMANOR WEAVER OF HEIDRAZER (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Jill Grant
4th : BINNEYBOTTOM RUN LIKE HELL AT WRAITHWOOD (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Anne Marie Coates
Thank you to everyone taking part and well done to all in the awards We hope you all enjoyed the day. Thank you.
Lee Hartis
The ground was very heavy due to the amount of rain recently but it did not dampen the spirits of those attending. The day flowed extremely well and provided us with deserving award winners.
Very sincere thanks to judges, Ian Palmer, Kevin Churnside (for standing in last minute), Daryl Boarder and Jeff Smart who gave their day up to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Sporting Saint provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners, with the Top Scoring OPEN dog receiving the £20 Sporting Saint voucher. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped the day run smoothly and to Anna Coates for providing the snacks, drinks and judge lunches.
A special mention to the brilliant helpers who offered to dummy throw and place. It made the organising much easier.
THE RESULTS
NOVICE
1st: THUNDERLANDS WALTER AT PAZANNE (Lab D) – Owner/Handler: Suzanne Springett
2nd: HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT (Lab B) - Owner/Handler: Lynda Currie
3rd: CONNISBROOK’S BERNERAY OF RAYARDEL – Owner/Handler: Tommy Weekley
4th: RHUMACH RED KITE (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Jimmy Gordon
OPEN
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 1ST AND 2ND
1st: HAWKSGARTH BLACK MAGIC (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Mike Nelson
2nd: KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Lee Hartis
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 3RD AND 4TH PLACE
3rd: MORDONMANOR WEAVER OF HEIDRAZER (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Jill Grant
4th : BINNEYBOTTOM RUN LIKE HELL AT WRAITHWOOD (Lab) – Owner/Handler: Anne Marie Coates
Thank you to everyone taking part and well done to all in the awards We hope you all enjoyed the day. Thank you.
Lee Hartis
PUPPY, JUNIOR HANDLER AND NOVICE, LEADHILLS HOUSE - 21ST APRIL 2024
We held our first working test of 2024 today at the beautiful home and grounds of Mr & Mrs Cowen who have welcomed us back for many many years and always make the day a pleasure.
It was a great day with a friendly, calm atmosphere and the weather? Almost tropical! considering the incessant rain we have had here lately. Coats still needed but no rain!
Many thanks to, Paul Owens, Anna Coates and Mark Jackson who joined me to judge the day. Thank you all for giving so freely of your time.
Our gracious sponsors SKINNER'S & SPORTING SAINT provided vouchers, leads and lanyards to our winners, who also received club trophies, certificates and rosettes.
Anna Coates yet again provided the catering for judges & helpers - as well as judging! Thank you so much, it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks also to our committee members (and non committee) who were invaluable with their assistance with dummy throwing, raffle and offers of help. This all goes to make the day more enjoyable and run smoothly.
Well done to everyone in the awards and taking part. It was nice to see everyone again along with the new people coming along too.
The results:
PUPPY
1ST Cameron Brown with BROCKENBURN REEF
2ND EDEN PARISH with TARNEDGE FAIR ISLE
3RD AMANDA CROWE with EDENSHOT JAMMY DODGER
4TH PAT PRIOR handling for Roy Stewart with TARNEDGE CHAMPOLLY ROSE
JUNIOR HANDLER
1ST GEORGIA LINFOOT with MAGICAL MOONLIGHT SURPRISE
NOVICE
1ST JEFF SMART with REDGROUSE HAWKER HURRICANE
2ND MIA CLAUSSON HOPKINS with BIRDSGREEN POETRY AT MORKULLA
3RD SHEILA DODDS with DISANCHOR SNOWFLAKE
4TH EDEN PARISH with TARNEDGE TRIAL RUN.
We hope everyone had a safe journey home and we look forward to seeing you all at our next event at Allensford, Durham in May.
It was a great day with a friendly, calm atmosphere and the weather? Almost tropical! considering the incessant rain we have had here lately. Coats still needed but no rain!
Many thanks to, Paul Owens, Anna Coates and Mark Jackson who joined me to judge the day. Thank you all for giving so freely of your time.
Our gracious sponsors SKINNER'S & SPORTING SAINT provided vouchers, leads and lanyards to our winners, who also received club trophies, certificates and rosettes.
Anna Coates yet again provided the catering for judges & helpers - as well as judging! Thank you so much, it is greatly appreciated.
Thanks also to our committee members (and non committee) who were invaluable with their assistance with dummy throwing, raffle and offers of help. This all goes to make the day more enjoyable and run smoothly.
Well done to everyone in the awards and taking part. It was nice to see everyone again along with the new people coming along too.
The results:
PUPPY
1ST Cameron Brown with BROCKENBURN REEF
2ND EDEN PARISH with TARNEDGE FAIR ISLE
3RD AMANDA CROWE with EDENSHOT JAMMY DODGER
4TH PAT PRIOR handling for Roy Stewart with TARNEDGE CHAMPOLLY ROSE
JUNIOR HANDLER
1ST GEORGIA LINFOOT with MAGICAL MOONLIGHT SURPRISE
NOVICE
1ST JEFF SMART with REDGROUSE HAWKER HURRICANE
2ND MIA CLAUSSON HOPKINS with BIRDSGREEN POETRY AT MORKULLA
3RD SHEILA DODDS with DISANCHOR SNOWFLAKE
4TH EDEN PARISH with TARNEDGE TRIAL RUN.
We hope everyone had a safe journey home and we look forward to seeing you all at our next event at Allensford, Durham in May.
OPEN WORKING TEST, EGGLESTON FELL,
CO. DURHAM - 2ND JULY 2023
CO. DURHAM - 2ND JULY 2023
Well, what a busy CENTENARY YEAR we have had!
We held our final working test of the season today at the superb Eggleston Fell estate, by kind permission of Eggleston Estates and Gamekeeper, Mr Robert Beadle.
A standalone Open test on a ground that is recognised for its challenges! the dogs always seem to love the tough terrain.
Our sincere gratitude to Judges, Thomas Bushby, Simon Capstick and Terry Flynn. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs. Also thanks to Ian Palmer for running the day too.
Our utmost appreciation goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today – you are all stars dealing with the weather and difficult terrain. These days cannot go ahead without you. Our helpers were all given a gift with our thanks.
Massive thanks to committee member Anna Coates once again, for sorting the catering for judges and refreshments for judges and helpers, which was very welcome. The tests challenged the dogs as always on this ground with the following results decided.
1st Place – Eden Parish with F.T.Ch. TARNEDGE FLYNN.
Eden was presented with the J. Upton Smith memorial trophy, Skinner's voucher for a bag of dog food, £25 voucher from Gundog Gear and Centenary rosette and certificate.
2nd Place – Eden Parish with TARNEDGE STORM IN A TEACUP.
3rd Place – Pat Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER
4th Place – Margaret Pearce with SALEMASKY EBOR OF BRACKENFARG
COM – Brian Dodsworth with HAZELOAKS GOOSE
Well done to all in the awards and everyone attending today.
Rosettes, certificates and Skinner's vouchers were presented to award winners.
Thank you to everyone for supporting the Club and we hope to see you all again next year.
We held our final working test of the season today at the superb Eggleston Fell estate, by kind permission of Eggleston Estates and Gamekeeper, Mr Robert Beadle.
A standalone Open test on a ground that is recognised for its challenges! the dogs always seem to love the tough terrain.
Our sincere gratitude to Judges, Thomas Bushby, Simon Capstick and Terry Flynn. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs. Also thanks to Ian Palmer for running the day too.
Our utmost appreciation goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today – you are all stars dealing with the weather and difficult terrain. These days cannot go ahead without you. Our helpers were all given a gift with our thanks.
Massive thanks to committee member Anna Coates once again, for sorting the catering for judges and refreshments for judges and helpers, which was very welcome. The tests challenged the dogs as always on this ground with the following results decided.
1st Place – Eden Parish with F.T.Ch. TARNEDGE FLYNN.
Eden was presented with the J. Upton Smith memorial trophy, Skinner's voucher for a bag of dog food, £25 voucher from Gundog Gear and Centenary rosette and certificate.
2nd Place – Eden Parish with TARNEDGE STORM IN A TEACUP.
3rd Place – Pat Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER
4th Place – Margaret Pearce with SALEMASKY EBOR OF BRACKENFARG
COM – Brian Dodsworth with HAZELOAKS GOOSE
Well done to all in the awards and everyone attending today.
Rosettes, certificates and Skinner's vouchers were presented to award winners.
Thank you to everyone for supporting the Club and we hope to see you all again next year.
CENTENARY WORKING TESTS - FORD & ETAL ESTATE NORTHUMBERLAND - 17TH JUNE 2023
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held their CENTENARY WORKING TESTS at the prestigious FORD and ETAL estate in Northumberland on 17th June 2023. Luckily the weather was very good and I think everyone was happy that the skies clouded over in the afternoon. Thankfully the water test helped keep the dogs cool too. The club also provided water bowls for the dogs to use as well as extra water if needed by helpers and competitors.
The atmosphere was excellent all day and our Centenary Celebration Cake was a much appreciated sweet treat for competitors at lunch time.
Our sincere gratitude to our President, The Lord Joicey for providing us with this estate and as mentioned yesterday the relationship between The Lord Joicey and N & D goes back over 100 years too.
Our very sincere thanks to our top judges, David Logan, Tom Forgie, George Buchan and David Lisett for giving up their day to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs; and for setting some very good tests.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Gundog Gear provided vouchers for our winners, with the Top Scoring dog receiving the £25 Gundog Gear voucher. Skinner’s also kindly donated a selection of Field & Trial dog treats. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped the day run well with special thanks to Anna Coates for providing the snacks, drinks and judge/helper lunches – which were gratefully received. Also thanks to our epic raffle ticket seller, committee member Geordie Atkinson who travelled just to throw dummies and help out, despite not running a dog. Thanks to our maths wiz, Treasurer - Anne Beckley, for adding the scores in brilliant time! Thanks were expressed to Irene Davison our Club Secretary for doing all the work behind the scenes.
Thanks to all the committee members and their partners for being there to help with anything asked of them as well as the other brilliant people who threw and placed dummies. It makes the day run much better when there are plenty of helpers giving back something to the club for organising these events as without helpers there would be no tests. We hope you enjoy your wine.
NOW THE RESULTS – which saw our:
1st Placed dogs won £20, a Centenary coffee mug, a 100th Anniversary trophy (not to be returned to the club), Centenary rosette and certificate as well as a Skinner’s free bag of dog food voucher and Skinner’s dog treats.
2nd Placed dogs won £10, a Centenary rosette and certificate plus Skinner’s dog treats and money off voucher
3rd placed dogs won £5, a Centenary rosette and certificate a Skinner’s money off dog food voucher and Skinner’s dog treats.
4th placed dogs and COM’s received a Centenary rosette and certificate and Skinner’s dog treats.
Our £25 gift voucher very kindly donated by our sponsors Gundog Gear went to the highest scoring dog of the day – Lynne Minchella with Brigburn Sturgis who scored an almost perfect 79 out of 80
PUPPY
1st Jeff Smart with LEACAZ PERSIAN PRINCESS (Lab B).
2nd Carly Lambert with SHORK’S INGENS (Lab B)
3rd Michelle Old with OLDSMOOR HONEY BUZZARD OF REDGROUSE (Lab B)
COM Jimmy Gordon with RHUMACH RED KITE (Lab D)
NOVICE
1st Lynne Minchella with BRIGBURN STURGIS (Lab B)
2nd Brian Dodsworth with HAZELOAKS GOOSE (Lab D)
Original third place winner should have been not for competition so this now will be awarded (following a run off) to:
3rd Sandra Richardson with BARLEY RUSTLER (Lab D)
4th Anne Holt with RHAYANNIE HONEY BEE (Lab B)
OPEN
1st Pat Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER (Lab D)
Following a run off for 2nd and 3rd:
2nd Lee Hartis with KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ (Lab D)
3rd Pat Prior with BIRKSWATER RAVENGLEN (Lab D)
4th Jane Bell with HAZELOAKS NELL (Lab B)
Thank you to everyone who provided raffle items today and well done to all in the awards and everyone taking part. We hope you all enjoyed the day.
Lee Hartis
p.s. A very big thank you from us all at the Club to Lee Hartis for running the working tests this weekend and in the year. It's a lot to do - but with a good committee like N & D's and willing helpers with positive attitudes - it makes the role a little easier.
The atmosphere was excellent all day and our Centenary Celebration Cake was a much appreciated sweet treat for competitors at lunch time.
Our sincere gratitude to our President, The Lord Joicey for providing us with this estate and as mentioned yesterday the relationship between The Lord Joicey and N & D goes back over 100 years too.
Our very sincere thanks to our top judges, David Logan, Tom Forgie, George Buchan and David Lisett for giving up their day to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs; and for setting some very good tests.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Gundog Gear provided vouchers for our winners, with the Top Scoring dog receiving the £25 Gundog Gear voucher. Skinner’s also kindly donated a selection of Field & Trial dog treats. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped the day run well with special thanks to Anna Coates for providing the snacks, drinks and judge/helper lunches – which were gratefully received. Also thanks to our epic raffle ticket seller, committee member Geordie Atkinson who travelled just to throw dummies and help out, despite not running a dog. Thanks to our maths wiz, Treasurer - Anne Beckley, for adding the scores in brilliant time! Thanks were expressed to Irene Davison our Club Secretary for doing all the work behind the scenes.
Thanks to all the committee members and their partners for being there to help with anything asked of them as well as the other brilliant people who threw and placed dummies. It makes the day run much better when there are plenty of helpers giving back something to the club for organising these events as without helpers there would be no tests. We hope you enjoy your wine.
NOW THE RESULTS – which saw our:
1st Placed dogs won £20, a Centenary coffee mug, a 100th Anniversary trophy (not to be returned to the club), Centenary rosette and certificate as well as a Skinner’s free bag of dog food voucher and Skinner’s dog treats.
2nd Placed dogs won £10, a Centenary rosette and certificate plus Skinner’s dog treats and money off voucher
3rd placed dogs won £5, a Centenary rosette and certificate a Skinner’s money off dog food voucher and Skinner’s dog treats.
4th placed dogs and COM’s received a Centenary rosette and certificate and Skinner’s dog treats.
Our £25 gift voucher very kindly donated by our sponsors Gundog Gear went to the highest scoring dog of the day – Lynne Minchella with Brigburn Sturgis who scored an almost perfect 79 out of 80
PUPPY
1st Jeff Smart with LEACAZ PERSIAN PRINCESS (Lab B).
2nd Carly Lambert with SHORK’S INGENS (Lab B)
3rd Michelle Old with OLDSMOOR HONEY BUZZARD OF REDGROUSE (Lab B)
COM Jimmy Gordon with RHUMACH RED KITE (Lab D)
NOVICE
1st Lynne Minchella with BRIGBURN STURGIS (Lab B)
2nd Brian Dodsworth with HAZELOAKS GOOSE (Lab D)
Original third place winner should have been not for competition so this now will be awarded (following a run off) to:
3rd Sandra Richardson with BARLEY RUSTLER (Lab D)
4th Anne Holt with RHAYANNIE HONEY BEE (Lab B)
OPEN
1st Pat Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER (Lab D)
Following a run off for 2nd and 3rd:
2nd Lee Hartis with KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ (Lab D)
3rd Pat Prior with BIRKSWATER RAVENGLEN (Lab D)
4th Jane Bell with HAZELOAKS NELL (Lab B)
Thank you to everyone who provided raffle items today and well done to all in the awards and everyone taking part. We hope you all enjoyed the day.
Lee Hartis
p.s. A very big thank you from us all at the Club to Lee Hartis for running the working tests this weekend and in the year. It's a lot to do - but with a good committee like N & D's and willing helpers with positive attitudes - it makes the role a little easier.
ALLENSFORD, CO. DURHAM -
NOVICE AND OPEN TESTS 28TH MAY 2023
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held the third working test of the season at Allensford, County Durham on Sunday 28th May.
Our sincere gratitude to landowner Mr Edwin Taylor and committee member, Ian Palmer for providing us with this venue which lends itself to very popular tests on a very warm day.
The ground enabled novice and open tests to be held and with around 60 dogs, the judges set good tests for each category. The day flowed extremely well and provided us with a deserving set of award winners.
Our very sincere thanks to judges, Ian Palmer, Mike Nelson, Rebecca Thistle and Geordie Atkinson who gave their day up to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Gundog Gear provided vouchers for our winners, with the Top Scoring NOVICE dog receiving the £25 Gundog Gear voucher. Skinner’s also kindly donated a selection of Field & Trial dog treats. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped the day run smoothly and special thanks to Anna Coates for providing the snacks, drinks and judge lunches – which were greatly received. The atmosphere was excellent all day.
A special mention to the brilliant helpers who offered to dummy throw and place. It made the organising much easier. We hope this continues!
THE RESULTS
NOVICE
1st: GUNNERSPEG BRIAR OF KELMAGRA (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Mark Jackson
2nd: BINNEYBOTTOM RUN LIKE HELL OF WRAITHWOOD (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Anne-Marie Coates
3rd: DISANCHOR HOLLY (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Sandra Richardson
4th: THUNDERLANDS WALTER OF PAZANNE (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Suzanne Springett
OPEN
1st: KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Lee Hartis
2nd: FTCH TARNEDGE FLYNN (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Eden Parish
3rd: HAZELOAKS NELL (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Jane Bell
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 4TH PLACE
4th: KAYTERIDGE TUSK (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Gary Collier
COM: TATTNEY APACHE EXPRESS (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Grant Dawson
Thank you to everyone who provided raffle items today and well done to all in the awards and everyone taking part today. We hope you all enjoyed the day. Thank you.
Lee Hartis
Our sincere gratitude to landowner Mr Edwin Taylor and committee member, Ian Palmer for providing us with this venue which lends itself to very popular tests on a very warm day.
The ground enabled novice and open tests to be held and with around 60 dogs, the judges set good tests for each category. The day flowed extremely well and provided us with a deserving set of award winners.
Our very sincere thanks to judges, Ian Palmer, Mike Nelson, Rebecca Thistle and Geordie Atkinson who gave their day up to allow everyone else to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s and Gundog Gear provided vouchers for our winners, with the Top Scoring NOVICE dog receiving the £25 Gundog Gear voucher. Skinner’s also kindly donated a selection of Field & Trial dog treats. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
Thanks to everyone who helped the day run smoothly and special thanks to Anna Coates for providing the snacks, drinks and judge lunches – which were greatly received. The atmosphere was excellent all day.
A special mention to the brilliant helpers who offered to dummy throw and place. It made the organising much easier. We hope this continues!
THE RESULTS
NOVICE
1st: GUNNERSPEG BRIAR OF KELMAGRA (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Mark Jackson
2nd: BINNEYBOTTOM RUN LIKE HELL OF WRAITHWOOD (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Anne-Marie Coates
3rd: DISANCHOR HOLLY (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Sandra Richardson
4th: THUNDERLANDS WALTER OF PAZANNE (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Suzanne Springett
OPEN
1st: KENTWONE COLUMBINE OF LEACAZ (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Lee Hartis
2nd: FTCH TARNEDGE FLYNN (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Eden Parish
3rd: HAZELOAKS NELL (Lab B) – Owner/Handler Jane Bell
AFTER A RUN OFF FOR 4TH PLACE
4th: KAYTERIDGE TUSK (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Gary Collier
COM: TATTNEY APACHE EXPRESS (Lab D) – Owner/Handler Grant Dawson
Thank you to everyone who provided raffle items today and well done to all in the awards and everyone taking part today. We hope you all enjoyed the day. Thank you.
Lee Hartis
STREATLAM PARK, CO. DURHAM -
14TH MAY 2023
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held their second working test of the 2023 season at the beautiful Streatlam Park by very kind permission of Captain N.C. Pease.
It was good to see Capt. Pease and his daughter who came to visit the tests and offered us the use of the ground in 2024.
Sincere thanks to members of our committee, Club members and non-members for their support today. Your help is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
With around 60 entries our Judges, Paul Hasney, Stewart North, Kevin Churnside and Paul Stogden did a great job of setting tests allowing the dogs to be realistically challenged in each category. We can’t thank our judges enough for giving up their time to allow the tests to go ahead.
The day flowed very well and ended with a raffle (thanks to everyone who contributed to the donations and of course purchased tickets).
This gave some time for the scores to be calculated ready for the results announcements and the club certificates were presented to all those placed. Of course these were all specifically made to celebrate our Centenary Year. (The rosettes will be posted out to everyone).
Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s provided vouchers for 1st to 3rd places, as well as prizes for the raffle. Gundog Gear kindly donated a £25 gift voucher to the highest scoring dog of the day in the OPEN category – Bill Lambell and Eiderbay Ribble
Club trophies were also awarded to our first placed member winners as follows:
PUPPY
1st Annette Clarke with DIGLAKE AMBLE OF GARRONPOINT (Lab D) and also awarded the Capercail Trophy.
2nd James Haley with KENZDUO SPRING (Lab B)
3rd Rebecca Thistle with CARDUEAE HAZEL (Lab B)
4th Lynda Currie with HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT (Lab B)
NOVICE
1st Annette Clarke with DIGLAKE AMBLE OF GARRONPOINT (Lab D) and also awarded the Capt. Pease Trophy.
2nd Rebecca Thistle with CARDUEAE EMILIA (Lab B)
3rd Tony Coburn with IZABELA PINK RHODONITE (Lab B)
4th Andrew Sharp with GIBBOLT ENCHANTEROUS OF AGGSDALE (Lab B)
OPEN
1st Bill Lambell with EIDERBAY RIBBLE (Lab D) and also awarded the Wolviston Cup.
2nd Patricia Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER (Lab D)
3rd Ian Metcalfe with DUNHEAD JET (Lab D)
4th Eden Parish with TARNEDGE FLYNN (Lab D)
Congratulations to all the winners and also to everyone taking part today. It was an enjoyable day with nice weather.
Last but certainly not least, we cannot thank enough the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies. This helps the tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little of their time to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
See you all at Allensford in a couple of weeks.
Lee Hartis
It was good to see Capt. Pease and his daughter who came to visit the tests and offered us the use of the ground in 2024.
Sincere thanks to members of our committee, Club members and non-members for their support today. Your help is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
With around 60 entries our Judges, Paul Hasney, Stewart North, Kevin Churnside and Paul Stogden did a great job of setting tests allowing the dogs to be realistically challenged in each category. We can’t thank our judges enough for giving up their time to allow the tests to go ahead.
The day flowed very well and ended with a raffle (thanks to everyone who contributed to the donations and of course purchased tickets).
This gave some time for the scores to be calculated ready for the results announcements and the club certificates were presented to all those placed. Of course these were all specifically made to celebrate our Centenary Year. (The rosettes will be posted out to everyone).
Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s provided vouchers for 1st to 3rd places, as well as prizes for the raffle. Gundog Gear kindly donated a £25 gift voucher to the highest scoring dog of the day in the OPEN category – Bill Lambell and Eiderbay Ribble
Club trophies were also awarded to our first placed member winners as follows:
PUPPY
1st Annette Clarke with DIGLAKE AMBLE OF GARRONPOINT (Lab D) and also awarded the Capercail Trophy.
2nd James Haley with KENZDUO SPRING (Lab B)
3rd Rebecca Thistle with CARDUEAE HAZEL (Lab B)
4th Lynda Currie with HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT (Lab B)
NOVICE
1st Annette Clarke with DIGLAKE AMBLE OF GARRONPOINT (Lab D) and also awarded the Capt. Pease Trophy.
2nd Rebecca Thistle with CARDUEAE EMILIA (Lab B)
3rd Tony Coburn with IZABELA PINK RHODONITE (Lab B)
4th Andrew Sharp with GIBBOLT ENCHANTEROUS OF AGGSDALE (Lab B)
OPEN
1st Bill Lambell with EIDERBAY RIBBLE (Lab D) and also awarded the Wolviston Cup.
2nd Patricia Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER (Lab D)
3rd Ian Metcalfe with DUNHEAD JET (Lab D)
4th Eden Parish with TARNEDGE FLYNN (Lab D)
Congratulations to all the winners and also to everyone taking part today. It was an enjoyable day with nice weather.
Last but certainly not least, we cannot thank enough the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies. This helps the tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little of their time to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
See you all at Allensford in a couple of weeks.
Lee Hartis
LEADHILL HOUSE, STOCKSFIELD -
23RD APRIL 2023
Today Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. returned to Leadhill House in Stocksfield for our first test of this, our Centenary year. Puppy, Junior Handler and Novice dogs were taking part.
We cannot thank our hosts Mr & Mrs Cowen enough for welcoming us back to their beautiful home and grounds and for their support of the Clubs events for so many years. (I remember coming to tests here over 15 years ago)! Mr & Mrs Cowen always enjoy meeting our competitors personally and watching the dog work on the day.
Sincere thanks to our Judges Brian Dodsworth, Raymond Holt, Sandra Richardson and Lynn Kirk who all generously gave up their Sunday to judge for us. Without their willingness, there would be no events.
Very special thanks to members and non-members who came to dummy throw and special mention to Anna Coates for providing the catering/snacks for judges and helpers.
Thanks to our brilliant dummy throwers and placers, without whom we would struggle to run our events. I hope everyone sees improvement after the interval dummy throwing game!
Our sincere appreciation goes to our test sponsors, Skinner’s for the pet food vouchers and much appreciated dog treats and also Gundog Gear for the £25 voucher for highest scoring novice dog.
Award winners were presented with ‘Centenary limited edition’ rosettes and certificates as well as Skinner’s vouchers with Top Scoring Novice dog also winning the £25 voucher from Gundog Gear.
Our Junior Handlers also received a large bar of chocolate which I am sure would have been opened before the end of the day.
PUPPY RESULTS:
1st James Haley with KENZDUO SPRING (Lab B) and awarded the Ranfurly Quaich
2nd Lynda Currie with HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT (Lab B)
3rd Michelle Olds with OLDSMOOR HONEY BUZZARD (Lab B)
4th Mark Smith with ANICEOM PYRITE (Lab D)
JUNIOR HANDLER RESULTS:
1st Harry Hickley with WYLANBRIAR WAKE ME UP (Lab D)
2nd Brea Walker with HAZELOAKS WIGEON (Lab D)
NOVICE RESULTS:
1st Liz Roberts with CALLANWAY CRONIE (G. Ret B) and awarded the J.A. Grant
Tankard. Liz also won the Gundog Gear £25 voucher for highest scoring novice
2nd Anne-Marie Coates with BINNEYBOTTOM RUN LIKE HELL OF WRAITHWOOD
(Lab B)
3rd Lynda Currie with KENYNTEN EFFLORESCENCE (Lab B)
4th Sheila Dodds with DISANCHOR FIELDFARE (Lab B)
Finally we'd like to thank the members and non-members attending today especially our young handlers who did brilliantly.
We try hard to ensure you have a good day enjoying your dogs and having a catch up with likeminded people in such pleasant surroundings. WELL DONE TO all our winners and everyone taking part. See you all at Streatlam Park in May!
Lee Hartis
We cannot thank our hosts Mr & Mrs Cowen enough for welcoming us back to their beautiful home and grounds and for their support of the Clubs events for so many years. (I remember coming to tests here over 15 years ago)! Mr & Mrs Cowen always enjoy meeting our competitors personally and watching the dog work on the day.
Sincere thanks to our Judges Brian Dodsworth, Raymond Holt, Sandra Richardson and Lynn Kirk who all generously gave up their Sunday to judge for us. Without their willingness, there would be no events.
Very special thanks to members and non-members who came to dummy throw and special mention to Anna Coates for providing the catering/snacks for judges and helpers.
Thanks to our brilliant dummy throwers and placers, without whom we would struggle to run our events. I hope everyone sees improvement after the interval dummy throwing game!
Our sincere appreciation goes to our test sponsors, Skinner’s for the pet food vouchers and much appreciated dog treats and also Gundog Gear for the £25 voucher for highest scoring novice dog.
Award winners were presented with ‘Centenary limited edition’ rosettes and certificates as well as Skinner’s vouchers with Top Scoring Novice dog also winning the £25 voucher from Gundog Gear.
Our Junior Handlers also received a large bar of chocolate which I am sure would have been opened before the end of the day.
PUPPY RESULTS:
1st James Haley with KENZDUO SPRING (Lab B) and awarded the Ranfurly Quaich
2nd Lynda Currie with HOLMECLIFFE’S PIPPAS GIFT (Lab B)
3rd Michelle Olds with OLDSMOOR HONEY BUZZARD (Lab B)
4th Mark Smith with ANICEOM PYRITE (Lab D)
JUNIOR HANDLER RESULTS:
1st Harry Hickley with WYLANBRIAR WAKE ME UP (Lab D)
2nd Brea Walker with HAZELOAKS WIGEON (Lab D)
NOVICE RESULTS:
1st Liz Roberts with CALLANWAY CRONIE (G. Ret B) and awarded the J.A. Grant
Tankard. Liz also won the Gundog Gear £25 voucher for highest scoring novice
2nd Anne-Marie Coates with BINNEYBOTTOM RUN LIKE HELL OF WRAITHWOOD
(Lab B)
3rd Lynda Currie with KENYNTEN EFFLORESCENCE (Lab B)
4th Sheila Dodds with DISANCHOR FIELDFARE (Lab B)
Finally we'd like to thank the members and non-members attending today especially our young handlers who did brilliantly.
We try hard to ensure you have a good day enjoying your dogs and having a catch up with likeminded people in such pleasant surroundings. WELL DONE TO all our winners and everyone taking part. See you all at Streatlam Park in May!
Lee Hartis
EGGLESTON FELL - OPEN WORKING TESTS
JULY 3RD 2022
Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retriever Club held their final working test at the superb Eggleston Fell estate, by kind permission of Eggleston Estates and Gamekeeper, Mr Robert Beadle.
A standalone Open test on a ground that is recognised for its challenges! the dogs always seem to love the tough terrain. It's always new, as no one is permitted to train on this prestigious ground.
The day was cloudy but warm, then we had a few bursts of rain and wind which cooled everyone quickly. Luckily the midges didnt make an appearance which was very welcome!
Our sincere gratitude to our Judges, Thomas Bushby, Darren Thompson, Euan Heard and Jeff Smart. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs. Also thanks to Jeff Smart for running the day too.
The tests set really pushed the dogs and judges decided that a cut would be held at lunchtime.
This narrowed the field dramatically and the remaining dogs were set two more tests, after which the scores could be added and winners announced.
Whilst the scores were being added, thanks to Lee Hartis for conducting a' jovial' raffle and thanks to those who donated prizes.
Our utmost appreciation goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today – you were all stars dealing with the changeable weather and difficult terrain. These days cannot go ahead without you. Our helpers were all given a gift with our thanks.
Massive thanks to committee member Anna Coates for sorting the catering for judges which was very welcome. Also Julie Smart for her help with the scores and just keeping Jeff in line!
1st Place – IAN PALMER with Marhystin King
2nd Place – KAREN PARKINSON with Torrisdale River
3rd Place – LEE HARTIS with FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call Of Leacaz
4th Place – PAUL DUKES - FTCH Brocklebank Boorbon Of Ravencote
COM – WENDY GLUE with Troddenmills Get A Grip Of Dacreford
COM – CLAIRE CARVIS with Tarnedge Condore
Well done to all in the awards and everyone attending today. It was quite an emotional win for Ian, and all awards were thoroughly deserved.
Ian Palmer was awarded the J. Upton Smith memorial trophy, a SKINNERS VOUCHER for dog food, a new lead from sponsor TWICE BREWED TWINES and the £25 GUNDOG GEAR voucher for highest scoring dog of the day.
Club certificates were presented to all in the places with 1st to 4th receiving rosettes.
Awards 2nd to 4th were presented with Club lanyards from TWICE BREWED TWINES and
1st to 3rd SKINNER'S vouchers for dog food.
We hope you have all enjoyed our working tests this year, we feel we are doing something right with the number of entries we receive for each test day!
It’s a lot of hard work for such a few people to organise but we hope we are providing members with events that they enjoy.
Thank you for supporting the Club and we hope to see you all again next year. OUR CENTENARY YEAR.
A standalone Open test on a ground that is recognised for its challenges! the dogs always seem to love the tough terrain. It's always new, as no one is permitted to train on this prestigious ground.
The day was cloudy but warm, then we had a few bursts of rain and wind which cooled everyone quickly. Luckily the midges didnt make an appearance which was very welcome!
Our sincere gratitude to our Judges, Thomas Bushby, Darren Thompson, Euan Heard and Jeff Smart. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs. Also thanks to Jeff Smart for running the day too.
The tests set really pushed the dogs and judges decided that a cut would be held at lunchtime.
This narrowed the field dramatically and the remaining dogs were set two more tests, after which the scores could be added and winners announced.
Whilst the scores were being added, thanks to Lee Hartis for conducting a' jovial' raffle and thanks to those who donated prizes.
Our utmost appreciation goes to the team of helpers for dummy throwing today – you were all stars dealing with the changeable weather and difficult terrain. These days cannot go ahead without you. Our helpers were all given a gift with our thanks.
Massive thanks to committee member Anna Coates for sorting the catering for judges which was very welcome. Also Julie Smart for her help with the scores and just keeping Jeff in line!
1st Place – IAN PALMER with Marhystin King
2nd Place – KAREN PARKINSON with Torrisdale River
3rd Place – LEE HARTIS with FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call Of Leacaz
4th Place – PAUL DUKES - FTCH Brocklebank Boorbon Of Ravencote
COM – WENDY GLUE with Troddenmills Get A Grip Of Dacreford
COM – CLAIRE CARVIS with Tarnedge Condore
Well done to all in the awards and everyone attending today. It was quite an emotional win for Ian, and all awards were thoroughly deserved.
Ian Palmer was awarded the J. Upton Smith memorial trophy, a SKINNERS VOUCHER for dog food, a new lead from sponsor TWICE BREWED TWINES and the £25 GUNDOG GEAR voucher for highest scoring dog of the day.
Club certificates were presented to all in the places with 1st to 4th receiving rosettes.
Awards 2nd to 4th were presented with Club lanyards from TWICE BREWED TWINES and
1st to 3rd SKINNER'S vouchers for dog food.
We hope you have all enjoyed our working tests this year, we feel we are doing something right with the number of entries we receive for each test day!
It’s a lot of hard work for such a few people to organise but we hope we are providing members with events that they enjoy.
Thank you for supporting the Club and we hope to see you all again next year. OUR CENTENARY YEAR.
STREATLAM PARK, PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN 12th JUNE 2022
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held their third test of the season at the beautiful, lush Durham countryside of Streatlam Park by very kind permission of Captain N.C. Pease. Captain Pease has already granted permission for the Club to return in 2023 and we are very appreciative of his gracious support for the Club for so many years.
Sincere thanks to Jeff Smart, members of our committee, Club members and non-members for their support today. Your help was invaluable.
Last year I wrote that we hoped 2022 would allow us to be back to full strength entries - pre-Covid restrictions – and we certainly were; with almost 100 entries in Puppy, Novice and Open categories.
Any trepidation on wondering what time everyone would get home, was quietened as our Judges: Lee Hartis Kevin Churnside, Michael Nelson and Paul Hasney set some great tests which allowed the dogs to be realistically challenged in each category.
The day flowed exceptionally well and ended with a very light hearted raffle with some nice prizes on offer (thanks to everyone who contributed to the donations and of course purchased tickets).
This gave some time for the scores to be calculated ready for the results ceremony and the club certificates and rosettes were presented to all those placed.
Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s provided vouchers for 1st to 3rd places, Gundog Gear again, kindly donated a £25 gift voucher to the highest scoring dog of the day and our new sponsor, Twice Brewed Twines provided some beautiful slip leads for 1st places and lanyards (made in Club Colours!) for 2nd and 3rd places.
Club trophies were also awarded to our first placed winners as follows:
PUPPY
1st FYRISH MONKEY NUTS owned and handled by PAUL OWENS (Paul was also awarded the Capercail Trophy)
Following a run off between both her dogs:
2nd RAWCROFT RUMMAGE OF MITFORTON owned and handled by LOUIE ROBERTSON
3RD LABORIE MALUTI OF MITFORTON owned and handled by LOUIE ROBERTSON
NOVICE
1st MITFORTON SPECTRE handled and owned by LOUIE ROBERTSON (Louie was also awarded the Captain Pease Trophy)
2nd SAXIFRAGE DALILA DELIGHT handled and owned by MEGAN BORTHWICK
Following a 3 dog run off:
3rd SEALPIN SHAKERMAKER handled and owned by TONY APPLEBY
COM DRAKESHEAD FENTON handled and owned by IAN PALMER
COM REDGROUSE HAWKER HURRICANE handled and owned by Jeff Smart
OPEN
1st TARNEDGE FLYNN handled and owned by EDEN PARISH (Eden was also presented with the Wolviston Cup)
2nd TARNEDGE CONDORE handled and owned by CLAIRE CARVIS
3rd SALEMASKY BLACK TULIP handled and owned by EDEN PARISH
COM COPPERBIRCH FARRIER owned and handled by GRANT DAWSON
Congratulations to all the winners and also to everyone taking part today. It was a very enjoyable day with bit of sun, bit of wind and a bit of rain – but it certainly did not dampen the enthusiasm and enjoyment of all taking part.
It was a great atmosphere and the tests finished at a very reasonable time thanks to the actions of enthusiastic competitors, our Judges, Jeff Smart and some exceptional committee and non-committee help.
We cannot thank enough the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies. This exceptional help ensures the tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little time at the tests to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
It was great to see you all today and thanks to you all.
Sincere thanks to Jeff Smart, members of our committee, Club members and non-members for their support today. Your help was invaluable.
Last year I wrote that we hoped 2022 would allow us to be back to full strength entries - pre-Covid restrictions – and we certainly were; with almost 100 entries in Puppy, Novice and Open categories.
Any trepidation on wondering what time everyone would get home, was quietened as our Judges: Lee Hartis Kevin Churnside, Michael Nelson and Paul Hasney set some great tests which allowed the dogs to be realistically challenged in each category.
The day flowed exceptionally well and ended with a very light hearted raffle with some nice prizes on offer (thanks to everyone who contributed to the donations and of course purchased tickets).
This gave some time for the scores to be calculated ready for the results ceremony and the club certificates and rosettes were presented to all those placed.
Our very generous sponsors Skinner’s provided vouchers for 1st to 3rd places, Gundog Gear again, kindly donated a £25 gift voucher to the highest scoring dog of the day and our new sponsor, Twice Brewed Twines provided some beautiful slip leads for 1st places and lanyards (made in Club Colours!) for 2nd and 3rd places.
Club trophies were also awarded to our first placed winners as follows:
PUPPY
1st FYRISH MONKEY NUTS owned and handled by PAUL OWENS (Paul was also awarded the Capercail Trophy)
Following a run off between both her dogs:
2nd RAWCROFT RUMMAGE OF MITFORTON owned and handled by LOUIE ROBERTSON
3RD LABORIE MALUTI OF MITFORTON owned and handled by LOUIE ROBERTSON
NOVICE
1st MITFORTON SPECTRE handled and owned by LOUIE ROBERTSON (Louie was also awarded the Captain Pease Trophy)
2nd SAXIFRAGE DALILA DELIGHT handled and owned by MEGAN BORTHWICK
Following a 3 dog run off:
3rd SEALPIN SHAKERMAKER handled and owned by TONY APPLEBY
COM DRAKESHEAD FENTON handled and owned by IAN PALMER
COM REDGROUSE HAWKER HURRICANE handled and owned by Jeff Smart
OPEN
1st TARNEDGE FLYNN handled and owned by EDEN PARISH (Eden was also presented with the Wolviston Cup)
2nd TARNEDGE CONDORE handled and owned by CLAIRE CARVIS
3rd SALEMASKY BLACK TULIP handled and owned by EDEN PARISH
COM COPPERBIRCH FARRIER owned and handled by GRANT DAWSON
Congratulations to all the winners and also to everyone taking part today. It was a very enjoyable day with bit of sun, bit of wind and a bit of rain – but it certainly did not dampen the enthusiasm and enjoyment of all taking part.
It was a great atmosphere and the tests finished at a very reasonable time thanks to the actions of enthusiastic competitors, our Judges, Jeff Smart and some exceptional committee and non-committee help.
We cannot thank enough the people who volunteered to throw and place dummies. This exceptional help ensures the tests run effectively and we urge everyone to give up a little time at the tests to ensure we are not reliant on the same good natured volunteers time after time.
It was great to see you all today and thanks to you all.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS - ALLENSFORD, DURHAM - 29/5/2022
We held the second test of the season at Allensford, County Durham on Sunday 29th May.
Our sincere gratitude to landowner Mr Edwin Taylor and committee member, Ian Palmer for providing us with this venue at such short notice.
The diverse ground provided scope for puppy, novice and open tests to be held and the judges set challenging tests for each category. With the amount of entries received, this made for a long day - especially for our judges and organisers.
Our very sincere thanks to our judges, Ian Palmer, Alf Gorman, Geordie Atkinson and Ian Metcalfe for giving up their full day to allow everyone to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s, Gundog Gear and Twicebrewed Twines provided vouchers, leads and lanyards (in club colours!) for our winners. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
With a very full running card of almost 100 dogs, committee member, Jeff Smart and his team, did a great job.
A special mention to the fabulous amount of help offered from people attending to dummy throw and place. It made the organising much easier. We hope this continues!
The results:
PUPPY
1st: Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE EMILIA (lab bitch)
2nd: Sandra Richardson with DISANCHOR HOLLY (lab bitch)
3rd: Anna Coates with WRAITHWOOD ARIZONA (lab bitch)
NOVICE
1st: Eden Parish with TARNEDGE NUTHATCH (lab bitch)
2nd: Anthea Shelley with LITTLEGILL HARRY (lab dog)
3rd: Anne Dunn with ZANDER NIGHTWALKER (lab dog)
4th: Anne Holt with RHAYANNIE HEATHER HONEY (lab bitch)
OPEN
1st: Eden Parish with TARNEDGE FLYNN (lab dog)
2nd: Grant Dawson with COPPERBIRCH FARRIER (lab dog)
3rd: Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE YEALANDS (lab bitch)
4th: Pat Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER (lab dog)
Well done to everyone in the awards and all taking part today. We hope you all enjoyed the day, despite the early rain, long day and unusual distraction!
Thank you.
We held the second test of the season at Allensford, County Durham on Sunday 29th May.
Our sincere gratitude to landowner Mr Edwin Taylor and committee member, Ian Palmer for providing us with this venue at such short notice.
The diverse ground provided scope for puppy, novice and open tests to be held and the judges set challenging tests for each category. With the amount of entries received, this made for a long day - especially for our judges and organisers.
Our very sincere thanks to our judges, Ian Palmer, Alf Gorman, Geordie Atkinson and Ian Metcalfe for giving up their full day to allow everyone to enjoy working their dogs.
Our test sponsors, Skinner’s, Gundog Gear and Twicebrewed Twines provided vouchers, leads and lanyards (in club colours!) for our winners. We cannot express enough our gratitude for your wonderful support.
With a very full running card of almost 100 dogs, committee member, Jeff Smart and his team, did a great job.
A special mention to the fabulous amount of help offered from people attending to dummy throw and place. It made the organising much easier. We hope this continues!
The results:
PUPPY
1st: Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE EMILIA (lab bitch)
2nd: Sandra Richardson with DISANCHOR HOLLY (lab bitch)
3rd: Anna Coates with WRAITHWOOD ARIZONA (lab bitch)
NOVICE
1st: Eden Parish with TARNEDGE NUTHATCH (lab bitch)
2nd: Anthea Shelley with LITTLEGILL HARRY (lab dog)
3rd: Anne Dunn with ZANDER NIGHTWALKER (lab dog)
4th: Anne Holt with RHAYANNIE HEATHER HONEY (lab bitch)
OPEN
1st: Eden Parish with TARNEDGE FLYNN (lab dog)
2nd: Grant Dawson with COPPERBIRCH FARRIER (lab dog)
3rd: Becki Thistle with CARDUEAE YEALANDS (lab bitch)
4th: Pat Prior with WILLOWCINDER KEILDER (lab dog)
Well done to everyone in the awards and all taking part today. We hope you all enjoyed the day, despite the early rain, long day and unusual distraction!
Thank you.
PUPPY, JUNIOR HANDLER AND NOVICE WORKING TESTS –
LEADHILL HOUSE 24/4/22
We cannot thank our hosts Mr & Mrs Cowen enough for welcoming us back to their beautiful home and grounds and for their support of the Clubs events for so many years. Mr & Mrs Cowen always enjoy meeting our competitors personally and watching the dog work on the day.
Sincere thanks to our Judges Bill Lambell, Joanne Wilson, Brian Dodsworth and Christopher Pilkington who have all freely given up their Sunday to judge for us. Without their willingness, there would be no events.
Very special thanks to our committee member Jeff Smart, for running our test day, it is greatly appreciated by the Club and I’m sure, the competitors. Also thank you to Jeff's wife Julie for supporting him throughout. Thanks also to those valuable committee members who came to help the day run smoothly (as well as club members too).
Thank you to Joanne Wilson, who has judged as well as providing lunch and snacks for our judges. Sadly for the Club! Joanne has decided to devote more time to her grandson and family and cannot commit to the catering or judging any longer. We would like to express our huge thanks to Joanne for all her help over the years.
Our sincere appreciation goes to our generous test sponsors, Skinners for the pet food vouchers, Gundog Gear for the £25 voucher for highest scoring puppy and our wonderful new sponsor, Twice Brewed Twines, who have provided vouchers and very lovely leads and lanyards for our working test winners. You are all very valued by us.
Thanks to our fantastic dummy throwers and placers. It makes the job of running the days so much easier knowing these people are making themselves available. Enjoy the wine!
We'd like to thank all of the members and non-members that have attended our tests today and it is great to see so many new people entering. We try hard to help you have a great day enjoying your dogs, and having interaction with other likeminded folk in such tremendous surroundings.
WELL DONE TO all our winners and everyone taking part.
PUPPY TESTS
1st DISANCHOR SNOWFLAKE – SHEILA DODDS - (Lab B)
2nd WRAITHWOOD ARIZONA – ANNE-MARIE COATES - (Lab B)
3rd DISANCHOR HOLLY – SANDRA RICHARDSON - (Lab B)
JUNIOR HANDLER
WYLANBRIAR WAKE ME UP – HARRY HICKLEY - (Lab D)
NOVICE TESTS
1st BIRKSWATER RAVENGLEN - PATRICIA PRIOR – (Lab D)
2nd BUCCLEUCH ELEGANCE OF LEACAZ – LEE HARTIS - (Lab B)
3rd REDGROUSE HAWKER HURRICANE - JEFF SMART – (Lab D)
4th SEALPIN SHAKERMAKER – ROBERT APPLEBY – (Lab D)
LEADHILL HOUSE 24/4/22
We cannot thank our hosts Mr & Mrs Cowen enough for welcoming us back to their beautiful home and grounds and for their support of the Clubs events for so many years. Mr & Mrs Cowen always enjoy meeting our competitors personally and watching the dog work on the day.
Sincere thanks to our Judges Bill Lambell, Joanne Wilson, Brian Dodsworth and Christopher Pilkington who have all freely given up their Sunday to judge for us. Without their willingness, there would be no events.
Very special thanks to our committee member Jeff Smart, for running our test day, it is greatly appreciated by the Club and I’m sure, the competitors. Also thank you to Jeff's wife Julie for supporting him throughout. Thanks also to those valuable committee members who came to help the day run smoothly (as well as club members too).
Thank you to Joanne Wilson, who has judged as well as providing lunch and snacks for our judges. Sadly for the Club! Joanne has decided to devote more time to her grandson and family and cannot commit to the catering or judging any longer. We would like to express our huge thanks to Joanne for all her help over the years.
Our sincere appreciation goes to our generous test sponsors, Skinners for the pet food vouchers, Gundog Gear for the £25 voucher for highest scoring puppy and our wonderful new sponsor, Twice Brewed Twines, who have provided vouchers and very lovely leads and lanyards for our working test winners. You are all very valued by us.
Thanks to our fantastic dummy throwers and placers. It makes the job of running the days so much easier knowing these people are making themselves available. Enjoy the wine!
We'd like to thank all of the members and non-members that have attended our tests today and it is great to see so many new people entering. We try hard to help you have a great day enjoying your dogs, and having interaction with other likeminded folk in such tremendous surroundings.
WELL DONE TO all our winners and everyone taking part.
PUPPY TESTS
1st DISANCHOR SNOWFLAKE – SHEILA DODDS - (Lab B)
2nd WRAITHWOOD ARIZONA – ANNE-MARIE COATES - (Lab B)
3rd DISANCHOR HOLLY – SANDRA RICHARDSON - (Lab B)
JUNIOR HANDLER
WYLANBRIAR WAKE ME UP – HARRY HICKLEY - (Lab D)
NOVICE TESTS
1st BIRKSWATER RAVENGLEN - PATRICIA PRIOR – (Lab D)
2nd BUCCLEUCH ELEGANCE OF LEACAZ – LEE HARTIS - (Lab B)
3rd REDGROUSE HAWKER HURRICANE - JEFF SMART – (Lab D)
4th SEALPIN SHAKERMAKER – ROBERT APPLEBY – (Lab D)
PUPPY AND NOVICE WORKING TESTS, LEADHILL HOUSE, NORTHUMBERLAND - 1ST AUGUST 2021
We held our last set of working tests of the 2021 season on Sunday August 1st.
We cannot express enough gratitude to our hosts Mr & Mrs Cowen, for welcoming us back to their beautiful home and grounds and for their support of the Clubs events for countless years. Mr & Mrs Cowen always enjoy meeting our competitors personally and watching the dog work on the day.
Sincere thanks to our Judges Joanne Wilson, Brian Dodsworth, Eden Parish and Anna Coates who have all freely given up their Sunday to judge for us when they could be either running their dogs- or relaxing! Without their willingness, there would be no events.
Special thanks to our committee member Jeff Smart, for running our test days this year, in the absence of a permanent working test secretary. It is greatly appreciated by the Club and I’m sure, the competitors. Also thank you to Jeff's wife Julie for supporting him throughout. Thanks also to those committee members who have helped this year doing a variety of tasks.
Thank you to Joanne Wilson, who has judged as well as providing lunch and snacks for our judges all season, with cake, drinks and snacks for our dummy throwers too. Joanne also helps secure some of our wonderful test grounds.
Our sincere appreciation goes to our generous test sponsors, Skinners and Gundog Gear who have provided vouchers for our working test winners and have supported us so well throughout the years.
Thanks to our fantastic dummy throwers and placers. (Special thanks to those additional people who stepped up today to ensure the tests proceeded as planned.)
With over 400 members and several hundred people competing in our tests every year, we can still struggle to get willing volunteers for this extremely important role on the day. It should not fall in the main, to a small group, who in some cases give up the chance of running their own dogs, so you can run yours.
Please, if you are entering one category, consider helping in another, or bring a friend to help. It's unfair to expect the constant availability of a dozen or so people every time, all day. It's your Club, your events, so volunteer to help them continue. You can learn so much from watching the other dogs and handlers up close, which all helps towards your own training.
But finally on behalf of the Club, I'd like to thank all of the members and non-members, that have attended our tests this year. It’s been good seeing so many new people entering. We try hard to help you have a great day enjoying your dogs, and having interaction with other likeminded folk in such tremendous surroundings.
So now the results! WELL DONE TO you all and everyone taking part.
PUPPY TESTS
1st HAWKSGARTH BLACK MAGIC (Lab Dog) - Mike Nelson
2nd INGDALEHOWL GABRIEL OAK (Lab Dog) - Grant Dawson
3rd MAPLECREST ELFIN (Lab Bitch) - Charlotte Brown
4th MARTONSMOOR RED ELIZABETH (Lab Bitch) - Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel
NOVICE TESTS
1st WELLBRAY SALAH (Lab Dog) – Lynda Carr
2nd PEALLAIDH ARCHER (Lab Dog) - Helen Paterson
3rd SEALPIN SHAKERMAKER (Lab Dog) – Robert Appleby
4th SHIPKA SIRERN (Lab Bitch) – Sandra Richardson
Regrettably we did not have entries for the Junior Handler.
We cannot express enough gratitude to our hosts Mr & Mrs Cowen, for welcoming us back to their beautiful home and grounds and for their support of the Clubs events for countless years. Mr & Mrs Cowen always enjoy meeting our competitors personally and watching the dog work on the day.
Sincere thanks to our Judges Joanne Wilson, Brian Dodsworth, Eden Parish and Anna Coates who have all freely given up their Sunday to judge for us when they could be either running their dogs- or relaxing! Without their willingness, there would be no events.
Special thanks to our committee member Jeff Smart, for running our test days this year, in the absence of a permanent working test secretary. It is greatly appreciated by the Club and I’m sure, the competitors. Also thank you to Jeff's wife Julie for supporting him throughout. Thanks also to those committee members who have helped this year doing a variety of tasks.
Thank you to Joanne Wilson, who has judged as well as providing lunch and snacks for our judges all season, with cake, drinks and snacks for our dummy throwers too. Joanne also helps secure some of our wonderful test grounds.
Our sincere appreciation goes to our generous test sponsors, Skinners and Gundog Gear who have provided vouchers for our working test winners and have supported us so well throughout the years.
Thanks to our fantastic dummy throwers and placers. (Special thanks to those additional people who stepped up today to ensure the tests proceeded as planned.)
With over 400 members and several hundred people competing in our tests every year, we can still struggle to get willing volunteers for this extremely important role on the day. It should not fall in the main, to a small group, who in some cases give up the chance of running their own dogs, so you can run yours.
Please, if you are entering one category, consider helping in another, or bring a friend to help. It's unfair to expect the constant availability of a dozen or so people every time, all day. It's your Club, your events, so volunteer to help them continue. You can learn so much from watching the other dogs and handlers up close, which all helps towards your own training.
But finally on behalf of the Club, I'd like to thank all of the members and non-members, that have attended our tests this year. It’s been good seeing so many new people entering. We try hard to help you have a great day enjoying your dogs, and having interaction with other likeminded folk in such tremendous surroundings.
So now the results! WELL DONE TO you all and everyone taking part.
PUPPY TESTS
1st HAWKSGARTH BLACK MAGIC (Lab Dog) - Mike Nelson
2nd INGDALEHOWL GABRIEL OAK (Lab Dog) - Grant Dawson
3rd MAPLECREST ELFIN (Lab Bitch) - Charlotte Brown
4th MARTONSMOOR RED ELIZABETH (Lab Bitch) - Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel
NOVICE TESTS
1st WELLBRAY SALAH (Lab Dog) – Lynda Carr
2nd PEALLAIDH ARCHER (Lab Dog) - Helen Paterson
3rd SEALPIN SHAKERMAKER (Lab Dog) – Robert Appleby
4th SHIPKA SIRERN (Lab Bitch) – Sandra Richardson
Regrettably we did not have entries for the Junior Handler.
OPEN WORKING TEST. EGGLESTON FELL, CO. DURHAM
4TH JULY 2021
4TH JULY 2021
Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retriever Club held their Open working test at the superb Eggleston Fell estate, by kind permission of The Stone Family and Gamekeeper, Robert Beadle who always gives us a great welcome.
Eggleston Fell is known for its challenges! but the dogs always seem to enjoy them.
Sincere thanks to Lee Hartis for judging and running the day and for the fellow judges, Ian Palmer and Paul Hasney. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs. The tests set were excellent and pushed the dogs.
Our sincere gratitude to the team of helpers for setting up, stewarding, dummy throwing etc., and Joanne Wilson for the judges/helpers catering. Like the judges, without these people no events would take place. We greatly appreciate this support and would like to see more people volunteering in our future tests.
1st Grant Dawson with Tattney Apache Express (Lab.D)
2nd Claire Carvis with Tarnedge Jaina (Lab B)
3rd Grant Dawson’s Copperbirch Farrier (Lab.D)
4th Penny Marriner with Dark Cloud Of The Skye (Lab B)
C.O.M. Ian Metcalfe with Dunehead Jet (Lab D)
All placings were presented with certificates, with 1st to 3rd places also receiving dog food vouchers courtesy of our gracious sponsors, Skinners Pet Foods.
A £25 voucher from our test sponsor Gundog Gear, went to our test winner Grant Dawson.
Can we thank all attending and give our thanks for everyone adhering to the safety precautions and we look forward to seeing you all again at our future working tests.
Eggleston Fell is known for its challenges! but the dogs always seem to enjoy them.
Sincere thanks to Lee Hartis for judging and running the day and for the fellow judges, Ian Palmer and Paul Hasney. Thanks so much for giving up your free time to allow others to enjoy working their dogs. The tests set were excellent and pushed the dogs.
Our sincere gratitude to the team of helpers for setting up, stewarding, dummy throwing etc., and Joanne Wilson for the judges/helpers catering. Like the judges, without these people no events would take place. We greatly appreciate this support and would like to see more people volunteering in our future tests.
1st Grant Dawson with Tattney Apache Express (Lab.D)
2nd Claire Carvis with Tarnedge Jaina (Lab B)
3rd Grant Dawson’s Copperbirch Farrier (Lab.D)
4th Penny Marriner with Dark Cloud Of The Skye (Lab B)
C.O.M. Ian Metcalfe with Dunehead Jet (Lab D)
All placings were presented with certificates, with 1st to 3rd places also receiving dog food vouchers courtesy of our gracious sponsors, Skinners Pet Foods.
A £25 voucher from our test sponsor Gundog Gear, went to our test winner Grant Dawson.
Can we thank all attending and give our thanks for everyone adhering to the safety precautions and we look forward to seeing you all again at our future working tests.
PUPPY, NOVICE AND OPEN WORKING TESTS
STREATLAM PARK 27TH JUNE 2021
STREATLAM PARK 27TH JUNE 2021
27th June 2021, saw Northumberland and Durham Labrador Retriever Club hold their first working tests of the season, at the ever popular Streatlam Park Estate in Durham, by very kind permission of Captain N.C. Pease.
Captain Pease has already granted permission for the club to return in 2022 and we are very appreciative of his gracious support.
We thank members and non members for their support and regret not everyone was offered a run due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully next year we will see numbers back to full strength!
Sincere thanks to our judges Ian Palmer (B panel), Kevin Churnside, Paul Owens and Jeff Smart, for giving their time to allow everyone to enjoy working their dogs. The judges set four good tests per category.
Thanks to our ‘multi-tasking’ committee member Jeff Smart for running the day; and we give our sincere gratitude to our team of helpers for setting up, stewarding, catering, dummy throwing etc. Without them no events would take place and we greatly appreciate this support and would like to see more people volunteering in our future tests.
Now the results!
Puppy:
1st Tarnedge Condor (Lab. Dog) – Claire Carvis
2nd Ingdalehowl Gabriel Oak (Lab. Dog) – Grant Dawson
3rd Hayabank Snipe Of Hazeloaks (Lab. Dog) – Brian Dodsworth
4th Marstonmoor Red Elizabeth (Lab. Bitch) - Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel
Novice:
1st Routengill Raven (Lab. Dog) - Paul Stogden
2nd Stonefall Teal (Lab. Bitch) – Louise Franklin
3rd Zander Nightwalker (Lab. Dog) – Anne Dunn
4th Not awarded
C.O.M. Redgrouse Riviera (Lab. Dog) - Michelle Olds
C.O.M. Wellbray Salah (Lab. Dog) – Lynda Carr
Open:
1st Dark Cloud Of The Skye (Lab. Bitch) – Penny Marriner
2nd Copperbirch Farrier (Lab. Dog) – Grant Dawson
3rd Tarnedge Jaina (Lab. Bitch) – Claire Carvis
4th Tattney Apache Express (Lab. Dog) – Grant Dawson
All placings were presented with certificates and rosettes; with 1st to 3rd places also receiving dog food vouchers courtesy of our gracious sponsors Skinners Pet Foods.
The member winners also were awarded club trophies. A £25 voucher from our sponsor Gundog Gear, went to our novice winner Paul Stogden.
Can we thank all attending and give our thanks for everyone adhering to the safety precautions and we look forward to seeing you all again at our future working tests.
Captain Pease has already granted permission for the club to return in 2022 and we are very appreciative of his gracious support.
We thank members and non members for their support and regret not everyone was offered a run due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully next year we will see numbers back to full strength!
Sincere thanks to our judges Ian Palmer (B panel), Kevin Churnside, Paul Owens and Jeff Smart, for giving their time to allow everyone to enjoy working their dogs. The judges set four good tests per category.
Thanks to our ‘multi-tasking’ committee member Jeff Smart for running the day; and we give our sincere gratitude to our team of helpers for setting up, stewarding, catering, dummy throwing etc. Without them no events would take place and we greatly appreciate this support and would like to see more people volunteering in our future tests.
Now the results!
Puppy:
1st Tarnedge Condor (Lab. Dog) – Claire Carvis
2nd Ingdalehowl Gabriel Oak (Lab. Dog) – Grant Dawson
3rd Hayabank Snipe Of Hazeloaks (Lab. Dog) – Brian Dodsworth
4th Marstonmoor Red Elizabeth (Lab. Bitch) - Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel
Novice:
1st Routengill Raven (Lab. Dog) - Paul Stogden
2nd Stonefall Teal (Lab. Bitch) – Louise Franklin
3rd Zander Nightwalker (Lab. Dog) – Anne Dunn
4th Not awarded
C.O.M. Redgrouse Riviera (Lab. Dog) - Michelle Olds
C.O.M. Wellbray Salah (Lab. Dog) – Lynda Carr
Open:
1st Dark Cloud Of The Skye (Lab. Bitch) – Penny Marriner
2nd Copperbirch Farrier (Lab. Dog) – Grant Dawson
3rd Tarnedge Jaina (Lab. Bitch) – Claire Carvis
4th Tattney Apache Express (Lab. Dog) – Grant Dawson
All placings were presented with certificates and rosettes; with 1st to 3rd places also receiving dog food vouchers courtesy of our gracious sponsors Skinners Pet Foods.
The member winners also were awarded club trophies. A £25 voucher from our sponsor Gundog Gear, went to our novice winner Paul Stogden.
Can we thank all attending and give our thanks for everyone adhering to the safety precautions and we look forward to seeing you all again at our future working tests.
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 Auckland.
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 or stay longer, to ensure your tests remain available
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 Auckland.
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 or stay longer, to ensure your tests remain available
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)
(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)
(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 Booth 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 Booth 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 Fenflush Tweed 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 Fenflush Tweed 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 dropping 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 dropping 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.