September 4: The Gordon Setter Association, Avon Suite, Stoneleigh Park, Warks. 'Fit for Life' seminar on alternative therapies. Main speaker Chris Day (world renowned homeopathic vet) also speaking on Acupuncture, other speakers on McTimoney therapy, Bowens therapy, Joint Management & Canine Massage. Tickets £30 include information pack, refreshments & lunch. Further details from Jean Harrison on 01772 616588 or k9gym@talk21.com. Alternatively log on to www.gordonsetterassociation.co.uk for more details.
September 5: Novice Gundog Test for AV Retrieving Gundogs & Test for AV Spaniels at Wood Farm, London Road, Chatteris PE16 6SQ. By kind permission of Trevor Scott, Sentry Ltd. 9.30am for 10 am start. £8 entry fee, entries in advance. Light refreshments available. Raffle. For further details and entry form phone BASC Eastern Region on 01284 728752 or download from the BASC Website: www.basc.org.uk Sponsored by Chudleys Dog Food.
September 5: The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Annual Show will be held this year at Lockmeadow Market Hall, Maidstone, Kent. Schedules will be available from the beginning of June from the Hon. Sec. Mrs Gill Thomas, 01243 558842. E-Mail sunnystone@btopenworld.com
September 5: Chichester B.A.G.S.D. are holding a Companion Dog Show with Obedience in aid of Help for Heroes at 12pm at Yapton & Ford Village Hall, Main Road, Yapton, Arundel, West Sussex.
September 11: Devon & Cornwall Cocker Spaniel Club are holding a Training Workshop for Exhibitors and Judges at Templeton Village Hall, Nr Tiverton, Devon. 9.30am for 10am start Judging the Cocker Spaniel. £12 per person. Lunch 1pm followed by an Eye Testing Clinic. Contact Sally Ellison on telephone 01884 881449.
September 11: N.D.A. & N.E.D.C. Dachshund Clubs are holding a Breed/Seminar/ Assessment Day at Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge, North Yorks. Candidates 9am start. £15 to include Lunch and refreshments Max. 10 Persons. Please apply to Mrs F.Mitchell on 01661 822698 (evenings only).
September13: NCSSC Newcastle, ‘All About Poodles’ by Dorothy Dixon of KASADO Poodles. An informative talk giving an overview of the history and development of the breed. Open To All. Pay at the Door £2. St. John's Church Hall, Grainger St., Newcastle. 7-30pm for 8pm start. Light refreshments available.Limited parking. Contact Pam East - 01670 - 516242.
September 18: The East Anglian SBT Club will be holding KC ‘Hands-On’ Assessments at the EASBTC Open Show. Assessments will be by Stephen Bardwell, a KC accredited Trainer, and take approximately 15 minutes. Cost will be £10. It may be possible to accept applications on the day but to be sure of an appointment, please Contact the Club Secretary Lesley McFadyen on 01205-871762 or check out the clubs Facebook Page or website for details.
September18: Labrador Retriever Club of Wales, Riversmead Community Centre, Rogerston, Nr. Newport. 10.30am. Breed specific Novice Judging seminar, Mrs. Penny Carpanini. £25.00 including lunch & refreshments. Mrs. Margaret Barker 01443 842585 or secretary@labclubofwales.co.uk
September 19: The Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club are holding a seminar on The Requirements of a Dog Show Judge (includes Rules & Regulation) at the SKC offices, Musselburgh. Speaker Mr A Rowe. 10am for 10.30 start. Cost £7 includes buffet lunch. Contact Mrs A B A Wyse telephone 01592 744139.
September 19: The Yorkshire Shetland Sheepdog Club is hosting a Breed Specific Seminar at Harewood Village Hall, Harewood, Leeds. 10am for 10.30am start. Speaker Mrs B Thornley. COA will be issued. Cost will be £15 including lunch and refreshments. Please contact Mr M Glover-Guest on Telephone 0184 557 7640.
September 19: Wales & West Of England Pug Dog Club are holding a Breed Specific Judging Seminar & Assessment at Charfield Memorial Hall. Cost £20 inc lunch. Look & Learn for those not wishing to be assessed for judging, but would like to learn more about the breed £10 inc lunch. Contact Mr John Denton on 01726 860068 for details.
September 19: Notts & Derby District Bull Terrier Club are holding a Ring Stewarding & Conformation & Movement Hands On Assessment Seminar at Kegworth Village Hall. Ring Stewarding Seminar £15. Conformation & Movement Hands On Assessment £10 or both £23. Contact Mrs N Draper on 01773 719426.
September 21: East Riding Gundog Society - Teach In & Social Evening to be held at Ferrybridge Community Centre, Ferrybridge WF11 8PQ. Start 7.15pmCost including refreshments £5. Contact Joy Hartley on 01302 834148 or weslave@aol.com or Ann Cook on 0142 654381.
September 25: Judges Workshop led by Mrs Meriel Hathaway for Judges of All Breeds who have an interest in judging Golden Retrievers. Run over 1 month with 2 tutorial dates Sat 25 Sept & Sat 23 Oct with home study between these dates, places limited cost £35 incl 2 lunches. Details Hazel Gripton 01623 487283 orj.gripton@ntlworld.com
September 25: The Dachshund Breed Council are holding a Breed Seminar. This is intended to be an educational event, not a judging trial or assessment and is an ideal opportunity to learn about Dachshunds. Speaker will be Ruth Lockett-Walters (Ralines) talking about the Breed Standard & conformation & movement. Everyone will have the chance to go over a selection of dogs, with guidance from experienced breeders and Championship Show judges, in a practical hands-on session. The venue is Polesworth Village Hall, Bridge Street, Polesworth, B78 1DT. Cost is £15 incl Buffet lunch with refreshments. Comprehensive handouts on the Breed Standard will also be provided. Starts at 10:30, with coffee being served from 10:00. Afternoon session will finish at 16:00. Numbers are strictly limited to enable us to allow adequate hands-on time for everyone in small groups. Booking Form & cheque payable to the Dachshund Breed Council to: Secretary, Mrs Lesley Brown, Cooksmoor South, Stockland, Honiton EX14 9NH. T: 01404 861433 E-mail: devoncreamdax@homecall.co.uk
September 26: Alaskan Malamute Club of the UK are holding a Breed Seminar at the Warwick Complex, Stoneleigh Park, Warks CV8 2LZ. Speaker Mr K Givens, President AMCUK. 9.30. Registration (Tea & Coffee). 10.00 Presentation by Mr Keith Givens on: The History of the Alaskan Malamute & The Breed Standard Judging the Alaskan Malamute. COA will be given. 13.00 Lunch. 13.30 Hands on Assessment. Places strictly limited. For those people not on the judging list, but with an interest of the breed, or on the C list and wanting to further their knowledge, there will be an informal teach in and an opportunity to ‘judge’ a dog, with an experienced judge & handler. Members £20. Hands On £5. Teach In £3. N-members £25. Hands On £8. Teach In £5. Includes a light lunch. For a booking form contact Mrs Anne Nevinson, 51 Holyoake Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 9DD Tel:01229 583053 e mail anne@wintalakes.org.uk
September 26th: The Samoyed Breed Council are holding a Breed Specific hands-on assessment & exam at Swannington Village Hall, Swannington, Leics LE67 8LQ. This is the second part to the Breed Seminar, and is a requirement for B list judges before being considered for the A3 list. Cost £15 to include refreshments & light lunch. Limited places. Please contact Mrs Val Freer Tel:01543 433152 or email val@nikara.co.uk
September 26: South Western GSD Club are hosting a Breed Specific Judging Seminar & KC Hands on Assessment at Rowde Primary School, Rowde, Devizes, Wilts. Morning - Understanding the Breed Standard & KC Hands on Assessment. (Open to all). Afternoon will be split into two groups. Group 1. Judging the German Shepherd Dog (For anyone wishing to expand their knowledge and develop their judging experience of this breed). Group 2. Judging Assessment and exam (For B list judges only- limited spaces) £20 members, £25 non-members to include refreshments and buffet lunch, additional £5 if doing KC Hands on Assessment. Contact: Hon sec. Gill Gray - Tel: 01380 850483 or e-mail gary.slatehouse@virgin.net
October 3: Derbyshire GSD Club are hosting a seminar on the Requirements of a Dog Show Judge with KC Assessor Christina Chapman to be held at Grenoside Community Centre, Main Street, Grenoside, Sheffield. 9am to 2pm. Cost is £10 pp incl lunch. Contact Diane James phone 01226 204273.
