Committee
President | Roger Wade |
Chairman (Acting) | Ian Whitfield harvey2256@yahoo.com |
Vice Chairman | Sarah Nickels-Hawkins ugskestraining@outlook.com |
Secretary | Marianne Copp mariannecopp@aol.com |
Treasurer | Ian Vaughan iansvaughan@gmail.com |
Membership Secretary | Jeanette Lithgo ugskesmembership@outlook.com |
Field Trial Secretary | Diana Stevens Wylanbriarlabs@aol.com |
Working Test Secretary | Gill Sweeting gillsweeting61@gmail.com |
Spaniel Section | Vicky Payne vicky@holisticvetsussex.co.uk |
Training Officer | Sarah Nickels-Hawkins ugskestraining@outlook.com |
Spaniel Field Trial Secretary | Nicki Hunter spaniel.sec@utilitygundogsociety.com |
Committee | Jacqueline Mason, Hayley Mack, John Grace, Matthew Hawkins |
Event Schedule
2024 Field Trial Schedule
Field Trial Entry Form
KES – All Aged Stake for 16 AV retrievers
Please forward news and results to update@utilitygundogsociety.com
Training 2024
Location: Grovelands Farm, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8JQ by kind permission of Roger and Shelia Wade.
Dates: 14 May, 28 May, 11 June, June 25, 9 July, 23 July, 6 August, 13 August.
Times: Arrive by 6.30pm for 6:45pm start.
£10 per handler per session. Please bring along 2 clean and named large canvas dummies.
Open, Intermediate, Novice and Puppy and Spaniel sessions.
See the Training Programme for dates and details of individual sessions and special training days.
Contact Sarah at UGSKESTraining@outlook.com with any questions.
News and Results
21 August 2021 – UGS Area Finals
UGS Area Finals 2021 held by UGS HBB on Saturday 21st August at Woodhall Park, Watton-at-Stone by kind permission of Mr Abel Smith.
Judges: John Stubbs and Nick Clitheroe.
We were very kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field and Trial and Sporting Saint.
A big thank you to the landowner, judges and helpers for all your hard work and for a great day. Thank you to Ray Hood for the fabulous photos! https://www.country-trail-images.co.uk/
1st – Herts, Beds and Bucks and winning the Halday Cup
2nd Place – Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire
3rd Place – Eastern Counties
4th Place – Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Top Dog winning the Westernash Trophy: Lesley Crompton with Catcombe Cygnet.
Judges Choice winning the Tilly Trophy: Rob Smallman with Caitlain Primrose.
1 August 2021 – KES NDNH, Special Puppy and Veteran Test
UGS KES held the ND/NH, PUPPY & VETERAN test on 1st August at beautiful Isenhurst by kind permission of the landowners, Mr Clive & Mrs Gilly Nickols.
Huge thanks to our most wonderful judges, I’ve had lovely comments from so many competitors praising your advice and helping our newbies feel relaxed. They were Diana Harrison who came on board at very short notice, Mell Brooks, Jo Voke, Marianne Copp and 1st time trainee judge John Grace. Also huge thanks to all helpers so many your first time helping, you were all great!
27 June 2021 – KES Novice and Puppy Test
UGS KES held the novice and puppy test on 27 June 2021.
Wounderful day! Challenging Tests! Thanks to Chris and Sue Ellis allowing us to use this fabulous ground. Huge thanks to the judges. Very challenging tests set.
Judges: Louie Robertson, Jane Fenner, David Breech, James Bailey and Bill Gardiner.
Novice
Puppy
Huge thanks to our lovely tossers and bangers, as we always say we really really couldn’t do this without you. Ian our lovely vice chair and Covid Officer. Huge thanks to behind the scenes Bren and Lesley. Thank you for lovely pics Charlotte Hammick.
2019/11/23 – Novice Stake for 14 AV Retrievers
Novice Stake for 14 AV Retrievers on the 23rd November 2019 at Horsefrith Farm, Blackmore, Essex by kind permission of Mr Simon Polley and Courtesy of The Horserith Farm Syndicate
Judges: Mr P Allen (A3), Mr G Vidler (B2722), Mrs J Van der Dussen (NP3490), Mr K Nettleingham (NP2993)
Prizes: The John Forsey Guns Challenge Cup for the winner of the Stake, The O’Brien Trophy for the runner up, The Banner Trophy for the Guns’ Choice
On Saturday the 23rd November, we held our last trial of the season which was a Novice Stake at Blackmore. Huge thank you to our judges Phil Allen, Gary Vidler, Josefine Van Der Dussen & Kelvin Nettleingham who did a great job. Also thanks to Keeper Sid & his team who produced plenty of game & the syndicate shoot who got them on the ground for us. To all my helpers, you were amazing & I couldn’t run the day without all of you to support me.
Results
1st | Isleofman Gorse Of Wylanbriar | Di Stevens |
2nd | Packmores Pintail | Barry Harvey |
3rd | Leospring Tay | Joy Venturi Rose |
Guns’ Choice | Flintsfield Forever Friend | Mandy Smith |
2019/10/21,22 – 2 Day Open Stake for 24 Dog AV Retrievers
2 Day Open (Qualifying) Stake for 24 Dog AV Retrievers on the 21st and 22nd October 2019 at The Crown Estate, Windsor By Gracious permission of Her Majesty The Queen and The Crown Estate Commissioners By kind invitation of Mr Gary Vidler and Guns on 21 October and By kind invitation of the BASC Guns on 22 October
Judges: Mr K Doughty (A32), Mr R Wade (A1704), Mr G Stanley (B1920), Mrs D Stevens (B3483)
Prizes: The Manymills Salver and President’s Trophy for the Winner
Skinners Trophy for the Best Marking Retriever
UGS (K & E Sussex) Shield for Guns’ Choice
Meadowmill Cup for the Best Looking Retriever in the Awards
Hoopwick Trophy for the Dog taking the Best Runner
The Berry Trophy for the Best Retrieve of the Day
What a wonderful 2 days UGS K&ES had at Windsor for our Open Qualifying Stake held on 21st & 22nd Oct 2019. We had a steady flow of game thanks to Head keeper Peter & his under keepers, with some great shooting from Gary Vidler & his team of guns on the first day & Clive Gibbons & his team of BASC guns shooting for us on the second day. After 11 dogs went through to day 2, we finished on 8 retrieves for the final dogs. Huge Thank you to my judges Kevin Doughty, Roger Wade, Graham Stanley & Di Stevens. Special thanks to Lorne Kentish for being Chief Steward for both days & also to the rest of my amazing team of helpers who were very efficient & made the days run so smoothly. It was also lovely to see our Vice President Gwen Butcher, who came to hand out the awards.
Results
1st, Best Marker & Guns Choice | Copperbirch Ross | Lee Hayman |
2nd | Northglen Crumble | Stewart North |
3rd | Mistigris Finn of Featherfly | Phil Highfield |
4th | Mitforton Onour | Louie Robertson |
CoM | Tagabea Pretty Thing of Luddesdowne | Kelvin Nettleingham |
CoM, Best Looking Dog in the awards | Lannakers Quest of Tofts | Glynis Hillier |
Best Retrieve | Berryshot Bernie | Jason Mayhew |
2019/09/11 – 16 Dog All Age Stake for AV Retrievers
All Age Stake for 16 AV Retrievers on the 11th September 2019 at Mousden Farm Tunbridge Wells Kent by kind permission of Roy Sammons and courtesy of Darren Flood and his Guns
Judges: Mrs H Sully (A2376), Mrs J Venturi-Rose (B1930), Mrs E Barnes (NP2551), Mrs J Tydeman (NP3367)
Prizes: Winner – THE VICE PRESIDENTS CUP, Runner up – THE BRANCH CHALLENGE CUP
Being early in the season, the drives were not producing the amount of birds expected despite a lot of hard work from the keeper & beaters. The day was long, but we were able to get enough game on the ground for the judges to reach a decision. I would like to say a huge thank you to my judges Helena Sully, Joy Venturi Rose, Liz Barnes & Jane Tydeman, who dealt with the day efficiently & in good spirits. To the keeper Roy & his team for all their efforts, Darren & his guns for shooting so well & last, but by no means least, to my brilliant helpers, I couldn’t do it without you. Well done to everyone, it was a pleasure to watch your dogs work, hope you all enjoyed the day.
Results
1st | Berryshot Bernie | Jason Mayhew |
2nd | Ticefield Redwing of Anningtonbay | Mell Brooks |
3rd | Polihale Vodka Surprise | Keith Broomfield |
4th | Lowtrey Lexi of Wadeshot | Roger Wade |
CoM | Northglen Crumle | Stewart North |