Committee
| President | Roger Wade |
| Chairman | Sarah Nickels-Hawkins sarahn1079@yahoo.co.uk |
| Vice Chairman | Ian Whitfield |
| 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 | Dave Bevan dave@newstreetgarage.co.uk |
| Training Officer | Sarah Nickels-Hawkins ugskestraining@outlook.com |
| Spaniel Field Trial Secretary | James Reavil spaniel.sec@utilitygundogsociety.com |
| Committee | Natalie Carpenter, Matthew Hawkins, Lucy Head, Hayley Mack, Gill Sweeting |
Event Schedule
2024 Field Trial Schedule
Field Trial Entry Form
SPAN – AV Spaniel Novice & Open Working Test
Please forward news and results to update@utilitygundogsociety.com
Training Evenings 2026
RETRIEVERS
Tuesday evening dates for retriever training are listed below.
Price is £10 a session cash on the night. Booking is per session.
Please contact Sarah to book. (ugskestraining@outlook.com).
May 5, 19
June 2, 16, 30
July 14, 28
August 4
SPANIELS
Our week night group training for Spaniels dates are listed below. Group size is 6 to 8, and can be block booked.
Price is £10 a session cash on the night.
Please email Lucy Head (lucindahead1@gmail.com) to book your places.
May 12, 26 (Tuesdays)
June 15, 29 (Mondays)
July 7, 21 (Tuesdays)
News and Results
2016/08/20 – Open Walked Up on Field Trial Lines
Open Walked Up on Field Trial Lines on Saturday 20th August 2016 at The Shoot Lodge Orsett by kind permission of Mr Mark Polley
Judges: Glynis Hillier, Graham Stanley, Mark Polley and Lindsey Warren
Results
| 1st | Lendown Gorse Of Wadeshot | Roger Wade |
| 2nd | Hatchfield Lyon | Diana Harrison |
| 3rd | FT/CH Hatchfield Loki Of Lostal | Andy Wiles |
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 |
