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“To promote the breeding of good gundogs”

Patron: Mrs B Jayne Mawer

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A NOVICE  A.V RETRIEVER TEST

Was held on  Sunday 15th September 2024
At Inkersall Lodge, Bilsthorpe, Notts.

 By kind permission of  Mr David & Mrs BJ Mawer .
Judges: Dave Haycock (A2624), Sue Hales-Lowe (A3173),

                  Philip Smithies (B.2367)  & Julie Campbell (NP)

Chief Steward: Roslyn Bellamy

RESULTS

1st  and the Rae Furness Salver for the Winner  

Tim Brain with Lab.D. Hectokirk Garsdale Of Flypatch.

2nd and the John Mawer Trophy for Judges Choice

Sue Rodgers with FCR.B. Signy Never Touching Ground.

3rd Liam Priestley withLab.D. Kentwone Polar Flame

4th Dawn Scott with Lab.B. Diglake Alexa

C.O.M’s :-

Stewart North Lab.D. Northglen Breeze

Winners & Judges Inkersall 2024

Winner Inkersall 2024

A 16 Dog Open HPR Field Trial by kind permission of  Shaun Chamberlain & Upper Helmsley Sporting.

on 16th September 2024

Judges Simon Kirby (A) & Nigel Wroe (B)

Chief Steward Stewart North

Thank you to our Sponsors Skinner's and Sporting Saint - Gundog Training Equipment

Results

No Awards

The Guns Awarded Guns Choice to Cadanbyrig Maestral GHP owned and handled by A Jones

A 16 Dog Novice A.V. Retriever Stake was held at Bretby Park Estate Bretby, Burton on Trent on December 4th 2024

by kind permission of

Mrs C Perkins & Head Keeper Mr Matt Smith

Chief Steward: Stewart North

Judges:-

Laura Hill (A3229), Sharon Kitson (B3459)

Mark Wilson (NP3973),Vicky Ruston (NP)

Results

1st Kim Jinks with Lab.D Blackgrass Bluebell.

Guns Choice Lesley Cooper Shaw with Lab.D. Lloslaith

The event was kindly sponsored by Skinners Dog Food &

Sporting Saint

  A16 dog AV Retriever All Aged Field Trial was  held on Wednesday 7th January 2025 at at Wentworth Estate by kind permission of Fitzwilliam Family and the Head Keeper Chris Flintoff.

Judges : John Halsted, Victoria Stanley,

Ronnie Laughton & Leigh Jackson.

Results: No Awards

We had an excellent supply of game and the guns shot brilliantly, pigeon, woodcock, Partridge and Pheasant.

We had a Guns Choice Awarded Lonicerium Maze handled by Bill Emms

Top Gun on Pigeon was Awarded to James Barnes

Thank you to our Judgesand to our helpers Jemma Hendley, Jane Samson, Liam Priestley, Roz Bellamy , Fred Newton.

Thank you James Barnes & Supporting Guns

A  Spaniel Working Test was held on Saturday March 15th 2025 at Elton Park Farm Notts.

By Kind Permission of Keith Challen, Barry Roberts& Aden Hatton.

Judges:- Martyn Elliott and Richard Bunyan

Results:-

Novice

1st Place Stockingford Jago Of Holsan handled by Scott Bendikas

2nd Cudannsa Thistle of Holsan handled by Scott Bendikas

3rd Rosebay Saint handled by John Gallimore

4th Roxberg Chinwag handled by Mark Hall

Certificate of Merits to

Roxberg Brock handled by Mark Hall

Little Lady Hazel handled by Elizabeth Forester

Takoda Dixie Chick handled by Wendy Holland

Open Test

1st Place Peakmoor Ajays Ways handled by Tom Dence

2nd Heathcroft Harlequin handled by Eric Elwick

3rd Souter Corralejo handled by Brenda Atkins

4th Rytex Rhoss handled by the estate keeper Aden Hatton

Certificate of Merits to

Macdhaibhidh Nsky Juliettehandled by Andrew Davidson

Bythams Potters Railway handled by alison Pain

Gun Barrel Goose handled by Mark Longdon

Novice Test Winners

Open Test Winners

An Open A.V. Retriever Working Test  was held on March 29th 2025

At Elton Park Farm.

By Kind permission of Mr Barrie & Mrs Jill Roberts,  

Peveral Manners,  Mr Keith Challen & Gamekeeper, Aiden Hatton.

Judges:         Mr Stewart North.  Mr John Day,  

Miss Becky Thistle and Mr Steve Burns

1st & the Winner of the Dukeries Club Trophy & Skinners Voucher

Paul Watson with his Lab. B. Kentwone Wisteria Whisper.

2nd Laura Hill with her Lab D Jarailstar Hogan of Stauntonvale.

3rd Ruth Warner with her Lab. B. Cornstraw Snipe.

4th Russell Pettet with his Lab.B Garrenwell Bridget of Mattemworth.

C.O.M.’s

Liam Priestley – Lab.D.  Kentwone Polar Flame.

Simone Barratt – Lab.D. Highroost Beech of Flypatch.

Leigh Jackson – Lab.B Blackgrass Brora

Winners & Judges Elton Park Farm

Open Working Test 29.03.25.

The Winner Open Working Test 29.03.25.

The Dukeries (Notts) Gundog Club held its Field Trial Meeting for Open Pointers & Setters om March 30th at Strathmore English Estates Holwick, by kind permission of Lord Strathmore.  

We ran the Open Stake with 19 & half brace in the 1st round & 6 brace back in the 2nd round.

Many thanks to Head Keeper Andrew Dent, 2nd Gun Julian Moore

Judges Sara Chichester & Maddy Raynor.

We had a fabulous day in tricky, windy conditions on some fantastic ground. A full set of awards are as follows:

1st - Terry Harris & PB FTCh Sparkfield Moonlight

2nd & Guns Choice - Mr & Mrs Steve Lound’s PB FTCh Fowlington Jesse of Fleetstalk handled by Steve

3rd - Steve Robinson & ISB Int FTCh Shanrycon Diamanté

4th - Linda Westron & ISB Ballyellen Merkel at Aurichalcum

COM’s were awarded to:

David Hall & PD Argameols Whitemoor

Maria Jacques PD Sparkfield Airstream handled by Terry Harris

Steve Robinson & ISB FTCh Coldcoats My Newt

Mr & Mrs David Wood’s PB Hurstead Grastari handled by David

Mr Terry Harris & Ms Maria Jacques PB FTCh Sparkfield Sidekick handled by Maria

Linda Westron & PB FTCh Aurichalcum Glentaisie

The Mary Knox trophy for the puppy at the meet which the judges felt showed the most promise was awarded to Tilly Thomas & GSB Chartan Little Black Dress

Thank you to sponsors SKINNER’S.

Good luck to all heading south shortly for the April trials

The Dukeries (Notts) Gundog Club hosted the Inter Counties Team Event April 2025 for the Kelly Memorial Shield bkp Mr R Foljambe

and Head Keeper Gareth Hillary at the Osberton Estate on 19th April 2025

My thank you list is long, writes Stewart North

First our 40 Helpers you were great, could not believe how seamless everything was conducted.

Our committee Stewart North, Andy Sweeney, Roz Bellamy and Jemma Hendley have work tirelessly, nothing better than seeing everyone enjoy themselves.

The support from the Dukeries back office has been great.

The Sponsorship from Yumove, Basc. Skinner's, Sporting Saint, Gundog Journal, Acme Whistles. Halsted Gundog Academy, Gamekeepers Goods, has been exceptional.

Our Judges Tim Brain, David Field, Steve Richardson, Steve Crookes, Geoff Dobb conducted some challenging and innovative working tests with fairness and opportunity for all.

Prize Draw raised £420, which will be donated to St John's Church Renovation Fund on Osberton Estate.

Prize Draw Winners Sharon Dingle and Sarah Nickels Hawkins.

Winners of the Kelly Memorial Shield

Midland Gundog Society

FtCh Jarailsyar Hogen of Stauntonvale

Handled by Laura Hill

Mekoro Shot Marker of Waterford handled by Jayne Coley

Blackgrass Dougal handled by Leigh Jackson

2nd Place Kent Surrey and Sussex LRC

Jenberry Mystery Heritage handled by Vicki Rushton

Cairngryffe Dronach handled by Barbara Everitt

Helkelbecian Dare of Wylanbriar handled by Diane Stevens

3rd Place Guildford Working Gundog Club

Norland Seren handled by Colin Pelham

Bolebrokeold Burnet by Parrockbrook handled by Gill Sweeting

Bizzy Lucy handled Colin Coley

4th Place Dove Valley Working Gundog Club

Milforton Tobin handled by Jon Dower

Blazebeck Venus of Laxtongate handled by Sophie Harris

Cleenstangate Majestic at Maddistream handled by Gill Awty

Top Dog

Mekoro Shot Marker of Waterford handled by Jayne Coley

What a great day

Best Wishes

Stewart North, Andy Sweeney, Roz Bellamy and Jemma Hendley Dukeries Gundog Club

Judges Choice Inkersall 2024