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 | Cynthia Thackwell ugsmembershipkes@gmail.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
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
2016/06/11 – Open and Novice Water Test
Open and Novice Water Test on Saturday 11th June 2016 at Gardners Farm Ashburnham by kind permission of Mr Andy Ward Smith
Judges: Roger Wade, Di Steven, Allan Scutcher and Kim Jinks
Open Results
| 1st | Three Valleys Dawn Approach of Fletchingly | Nessa Gilham |
| 2nd | Hatchfield Lyon | Diana Harrison |
| 3rd | Wadesmill Almond | Neil Franklin |
| 4th | Castleton Andante | Pat Elliot |
| CoM | Habana Good as Gold | Anne Strachan |
Novice Results
| 1st | Wellrose Rayman | Verona Clatworthy |
| 2nd | Tegdown Cracker | Jane Carnaghan |
| 3rd | Tideflight Blaze of Yockletts | Jo Izard |
| 4th | Pointhill Perigrine | Marianne Copp |
| CoM | Mitforton Neon | Mike Crutchley |
2016/04/23 – Novice and Special Puppy Test
Novice and Special Puppy Test on Saturday 23rd April 2016 at Shepherds Farm Peasmarsh by kind permission of Mr Mark Evans
Judges: Chris Marshall, David Breach, Peter Dawes and Andy Snow
Special Puppy Results
| 1st | Swaine Secunda | Verona Clatworthy |
| 2nd | Birdsgreen Thuli | Bernadette Restorick |
| 3rd | Glenlussa Oak | Marion Pemble |
| 4th | Endacott Viking | Francis Hlisnikowski |
Novice Results
| 1st | Flaxenfox Little Plum | Charlotte Hammick |
| 2nd | Lymbridgeway Robin | Martyn Osborne |
| 3rd | Willrose Rayman | Verona Clatworthy |
| 4th | Wellsummer Jack Frost | Bryony Hamilton |
| CoM | Panda Paws Brigand | Bill Warnett |
2016/03/20 – Open Qualifier Working Test
Open Qualifier Working Test on Sunday 20th March 2016 at The Bishopsdale Shoot Tenterden Kent by kind permission of Mr Steve King
Judges: Ron Jeffery , Mark Polley and Chris Marshall
Results
| 1st | Sandiecliffe Frankie of Thealefarm | Gay Marshall |
| 2nd | Tawnyway Black Jack | James Barwell |
| 3rd | FTCH Brockweir Barley | Tracy Flood |
| CoM | Woodland Grouse | Diana Paterson |
| CoM | Hatchfield Lyon | Diana Harrison |
| CoM | Pondridge Jeep | Barry Harvey |
2015/10/31 – 16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Retrievers
16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Retrievers on the 31st October 2015 at Blackmore, Essex by kind permission of Mr Simon Polley
Judges: G. Hillier, S. Morley-Riches, J. Tydeman and M. Brookes
Results
| 1st | Westhall Shadow of Hawkerline | Matthew Gould |
| 2nd | Burchetts Molly | Nick Bewsey |
| 3rd | Greenbriar Ruble of Beaconoak | Andy Parkin |
| CoM | Deerbridge Konnie | Liz Barnes |
| CoM | Lendown Laurel | Tracy Flood |
2015/10/12 – 16 Dog All Age Stake for AV Retrievers
16 Dog All Age Stake for AV Retrievers on the 12th October 2015 at Fairfields Farm, Nounsley, Chelmsford, Essex by kind permission of Mr Keith Were
Judges: P. Allen, R. Jeffery, G. Stanley and N. Clitheroe
Results
| 1st | Woodlandway Quail | Beth Rayner |
| 2nd | Hatchfield Loki | Andy Wiles |
| 3rd | Endacott Spiceberry | Paula Graystone |
| 4th | FTCH Ranalagh Tomtain of Silversnipe | Sara Gadd |
| CoM | Rowansbourne Louis | Alan Ward |
2015/10/01,02 – 24 Dog 2 Day Open Qualifying Stake for AV Retrievers
24 Dog 2 Day Open Qualifying Stake for AV Retrievers on the 1st and 2nd October 2015 at Bishops Dale Shoot, Tenterden, Kent by kind permission of Mr Steve King
Judges: Mark Bettinson (A1836), Jamie Bettinson (A2893), Roger Wade (B1704) and Mark Polley (B3220)
Results
| 1st | FTCH Maldrake Livie | Phil Parkins |
| 2nd | Bynbrig Blackthorn of Highshot | Basil Smith |
| 3rd | Oakvalley Blackshot | Reuben Corbett |
| 4th | Lamlodge Matador | Mell Brooks |
| CoM | Tagabea Danter | Steve Cullis |
| CoM | Fendawood Ale | Stefanie Latham |
