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Kennel Club ID 118

“To promote the breeding of good gundogs”

Patron: Mrs B Jayne Mawer

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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  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

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 held a AV Novice Retriever Working Test on May 11th at Elton Park Farm by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Barry Roberts, Peverel Manners, Keith Challan and Aden Hatton

Judges Godfrey Lowe. Laura Marsh, Carol Probert. Casper Jonsen

1st Pat Bell with Lab.B.  Pallingforth Tyche Lab.B.

2nd  Jane Fairclough’s Lab. B Stauntonvale Fondent Fancy at Jobeshill  handled by Shane Gilliver

3rd Leslie Cooper Shaw with Lab. D.Lioslaith Rooster.

4th Becki Thistle with Lab B. Cardueae Lilac  

All photos are Dukeries copyright, .

Many thanks to our hard working test secretary Roz Bellamy who did a fantastic job, with some great helpers thank you all

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 a Puppy,Novice,Veteran Working Tests on Sunday 17th August 2025 at West View Farm,  Besthorpe. By kind permission of Mr John  & our President Mrs Clare Troop

.

Judges:  Mr Jim Christon (B3045).  Mrs Jane Fairclough,  Miss Jemma Hendley, Miss Sarah Middleton & Mr David Bellamy

Puppy:

1st:Rebecca Church with Higgscroft Liberica – Lab B.  Dob: 14.3.24 

2nd:Claire Carvis with Etomanni Vermont – Lab B Dob:  16.3.24. 

3rd:John Cardno with Etomanni Tennessee – Lab D.  Dob: 16.3.24

4th:Jess Burrows with Birtlesbriar Azalea of Quillsmere – Lab B.  Dob:  23.5.24

COM. Melvin Hurst with Diglake Delilah at Kirkmarsh – Lab B.  Dob:  28.2.24

Novice:

1st:Vicki Strawson with Hollowgate Shooting Flame – Lab D.  Dob: 28.10.20

2nd:Anne Austin with Montoux’s Dancer – Golden Ret B..  Dob:  22.8.21 

3rd:Jane Mayes with Ingdalehowl Zivah – Lab B. Dob: 6.11.22. 

4th:Claire Carvis with Etomanni Vermont – Lab B.  Dob:  16.3.24. 

Veteran:

1st:Carol Probert with Turpingreen Accuna of Corsemaize – Lab B.  Dob: 2.5.14

2nd:Caroline Hewison with Casblaidd Island in the Sky  KCWGC.  SGWC.  Flatcoated Ret Dog.Dob:  14.5.17

Many thanks to our hard working test secretary Roz Bellamy along with the great helpers thank you all and to Skinners our sponsors

The Dukeries (Notts) Gundog Club held a walked up Open  A.V Retriever Test under Field Trial lines on Sunday 21st September 2025
At Inkersall Lodge, Bilsthorpe, Notts.

 By kind permission of Mr David & Mrs BJ Mawer .
Judges: Sue Hales-Lowe (A3173), Philip Smithies* (B.2367)

Garry Ellison (NP), Phil Robinson (NP) & Tim Brain* (A3226)

Chief Steward: Roslyn Bellamy

Steward Of the Beat Casper Jonsen

Dog Steward Sara Briggs

(Philip Smithies had to withdraw from judging due to a medical episode and Tim Brain kindly took over his judging role)

RESULTS

1st  and the Rae Furness Salver for the Winner  

Janna Zours with Lab.D. Northglen Lester Hunt.

2nd Carol Probert with Lab. D. Etomanni Ludo Of Corsemaize

3rd David Houghton with Lab. D. Kenaiteen  Marvel

and the John Mawer Trophy for Judges Choice

C.O.M’s :-

Carol Probert with Lab. D. Etomanni Amber Of Corsemaize

Michael Crutchley with Lab. D. Mitforton Teal

Stewart North with Lab. B. Northglen Breeze

Jane Samson with Lab.B Etomanni Pawnee at Jessaport

Many thanks to our hard working test secretary Ros Bellamy along with the great helpers thank you all and to Skinners our sponsors