Committee
| President | Phil Allen |
| Chairman | Jim Collins jim@grenville.uk.com |
| Secretary | Tamsin White tamsinwhite2@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Jackie Bone |
| Membership Secretary | Jonathan Desmarais jonde99@yahoo.com |
| Working Test Secretary | Harriet Newcombe harriet.newcombe94@gmail.com |
| Field Trial Secretary | John Keegan geordieland@icloud.com |
| Event Coordinator | Abbie Reid outdoorchick99@outlook.com |
| Spaniel Secretary | Nicki Hunter spaniel.sec@utilitygundogsociety.com |
| Committee Members | Louise Bailey, Jackie Bone, Steve Coxell, Roy Jarman, Sharon Smith, Vince Thorby. Josefine van der Dussen, Andrew Wright |
Event Schedule
HBB – Puppy, Novice Dog Novice Handler and Veteran Working Test
HBB – Open Walked up on FT Line
Please forward news and results to update@utilitygundogsociety.com
Evening Training 2024
This spring and summer you can train and test your dog on the prestigious and purpose build Rickneys Dog Training Ground in Bengeo, hosted by the Herts, Beds and Buck branch.
Several classes run in parallel, with handlers and dogs grouped into appropriate levels for Spaniel and Retriever. We welcome new handlers. Dogs require at least basic obedience: walk to heal, sit and stay and must be at least 6 months to attend.
Costs are £10 per session. No booking required, just show up. Enjoy some tea, coffee, cake and a chat after the class!
Contact Louise at louisebailey24@icloud.com with any questions.
Dates: 1 May, 15 May,29 May, 12 June, 26 June, 10 July.
Times: 18:00 for 18:30 and usually continues for about 2 hours light permitting.
From the A10 take the Ware exit. Head towards Stevenage on the A602. Take the first exit at the roundabout towards Hertford on the B158. The entrance is half a mile on your left, directly after the ‘Crouchfield’ sign.
From the A414 take the B158 at Hertford towards Bengeo. Over a small roundabout and entrance is after 0.5 mile on the right.
Postcode SG14 3LP.
Google Maps “Rickneys Dog Training Ground”.
For heath and safety reasons we ask that all attendees observe the current health safety guidelines for safety of both attendees and organisers.
News and Results
2020/01/18 – 16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Retrievers
16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Retrievers on the 18th January 2020 at Camfield Place, Hatfield, Hertfordshire by kind permission of the Camfield Estate Company
Judges: Henrik Vilendal A3077 Rodger Ketley A2815 Peter Childs NP Tracy Flood NP2879
Trophies: Winner – The Earnsfield Teal Memorial Trophy, Second – The Pintallin Cup, Gun’s Choice – The Camfield Cup
Results
| 1st | Jobeshill Ngorongo Hullabaloo | Fiona Joint |
| 2nd | Laborie Aristides of Lawnshills | Alistair House |
| 3rd | Willowmount Dawn Express of Birdsgreen | Sara Gadd |
| 4th | Willowrise Star Spinner | Paul Wheeler |
| CoM | Maighmor Solitaire of Bluecreek | Noah Parsons |
| CoM | Olivestone Lady Marmelade | Karen Pinker |
| CoM | Overthawrts Bilton | Keith Foster |
| CoM and Guns’ Choice | Bellspaddle Boris of Tofts | Glynis Hillier |
2019/10/14 – 16 Dog AV Novice Stake for AV Retrievers
16 Dog AV Novice Stake for AV Retrievers on the 14th October 2019 at Ampton, Great Livermere by kind permission of Mr Peter Rushbrook
Judges: Kevin Doughty A0032 GAry Vidler B2722 Paul Wheeler NP3904 Julia Reed NP3557
Trophies:
Winner – The Jason Memorial Trophy
Second – The Geoff Hicks Memorial Trophy
Gun’s Choice – The Raynton Park Trophy
Results
| 1st and Guns Choice | Highshot Zodiac of Findpoint | Terry Prentice |
| 2nd | Laggengill Glen Tilt at Saxthorpe | Peter Hurst |
| 3rd | Bromleywood Cinnamon of Northglen | Gemma Hendley |
| CoM | Jobeshill Hendricks | Geraldine Thompson |
2019/09/10 – 16 Dog All Age Stake for Any Variety Retrievers
16 Dog All Age Stake for Any Variety Retrievers on Tuesday 10th September 2019 at Brook Farm, Cuffley, Hertfordshire by kind permission of Mr Dave Thomas and The Brook Farm Shoot
Judges: Mr Phil Askew (A2195), Mr Dave Barnes (B2197), Mrs Julia Smith (NP3634) Mr Stewart North(NP2761)
Trophies: Winner – The Liphook Game Farm Trophy, Second – The Manymills Cup, Gun’s Choice – The Geordieland Cup
Results
| 1st | BRINDLEBAY BRIGANDS | Michael Tallamy |
| 2nd | GEORGIELAND REBEL | John Keegan |
| Guns Choice | BRINDLEBAY BRIGANDS | Michael Tallamy |
2019/07/06 – Novice, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Puppy and Veteran Working Test
Novice, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Puppy and Veteran Working Test on Saturday 6th July 2019 at Standon Friars, Standon, Herts by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Philip Smith and Mr Geoffrey Pearman
Judges: Ian Clinton, Jim Collins, Josefine Van De Dussen, Jane Sizer, Mike Lawrence
Puppy Results
| 1st | Blackjack Crow | Rob Bunning |
| 2nd | Naughland Popcorn | Andy Ince |
| 3rd | Foreshore Explorer of Tideflow | Craig Hobbs |
| 4th | Geordieland Wolfie | John Keegan |
Novice Dog, Novice Handler
No awards
Novice Results
| 1st | Astchapel Savannah | Gill Davies |
| 2nd | Withyston Water Mint | Penny Nicholls |
| 3rd | Diglake Tam O’Shanter | Nick Bowley |
| 4th | Bellspaddle Whiffle | Jean Hosking |
| CoM | Isleofman Gin | Vicki Ruston |
Veteran Results
| 1st | Lamazing Bellla of Riverlily | Abbie Reid |
| 2nd | Studebaker Abbey Court | Anthony Stewart |
| 3rd | Gwidgada Tarapunga | Jennifer Thomas |
| 4th | Ardyle Cotillion | Pat Adams |
| CoM | Endacott Serin | Mavis Stokes |
2019/03/31 – Open Qualifier Working Test
Open Qualifier Working Test on Sunday 31st March 2019 at Standon Lordship and Standon Water, Standon, Herts by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Philip Smith and Mr Geoffrey Pearman
Judges: Glynis Hillier, Jacqui Crew, Jo Rollinson and Mike Rollinson
Results
| 1st | Brockaghs Forba (Lab) | Jim Collins |
| 2nd | Wadesmill Kite (GR) | Andrew Wright |
| 3rd | Catcombe Cygnet (GR) | Leslie Crompton |
| 4th | Stauntonvale Healthy Lea (Lab) | Julia Reed |
| CoM | Abbottshall Hawkeye of Copperburn (GR) | Helen Burnie |
2019/01/19 – 16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Retrievers
16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Retrievers on the 19th January 2019 at Camfield Place, Hatfield, Hertfordshire by kind permission of the Camfield Estate Company
Judges: Mr John Stubbs (A134), Mr Mark Polley (B3220), Mrs Karen McCarthy (NP3201), Ms Sarah Miles(NP3289)
Trophies: Winner – The Earnsfield Teal Memorial Trophy, Second – The Pintallin Cup, Gun’s Choice – The Camfield Cup
Results
| Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Fletchingly Torrain | Penny Heath |
| 2nd | Operative Officer of Hadfelda | Robert Cresswell |
| 3rd | Laborie Aristides of Lawnhills | Alistair House |
| CoM | Harpersbrook Harris of Serrara | John Iacono |
