Committee
President | Sheila Chessell |
Chairman | Ian Hamilton |
Treasurer | Lindsay Williams |
Membership Secretary | Emma Phillips swsh-mem@utilitygundogsociety.com |
Field Trial Secretary | Jane Fenner swsh-ft@utilitygundogsociety.com |
Working Test Secretary | Natalie Roy swsh-wt@utilitygundogsociety.com |
Data Protection | Ian Hamilton |
Training | Chris Richardson swsh-train@utilitygundogsociety.com |
Hon. Spaniel Field Trial Secretary | James Reavil spaniel.sec@utilitygundogsociety.com |
Committee | Lizzie Byne, Matt Dennis, Fiona Huntingford, Beth Morgan, Debbie Morgan, Pru Perkins, Sue Renaut, Jane Skelton |
Event Schedule
All tests are available through FTMS.
UGS – AV Retriever 24 Dog Two Day Open Qualifying Stake (196)
SPAN – 16 Dog Open Stake for AV Spaniel (excl. Cocker)
SPAN – 16 Dog Open Stake for Cocker Spaniels
SPAN – 16 Dog Novice Cocker Spaniel Stake
SPAN – 16 Dog Novice Stake for AV Spaniel (incl. Cocker)
Please forward news and results to update@utilitygundogsociety.com
News and Results
2018/03/18 – Open Working Test
Open Working Test on the 18th March 2018 at Broadwater Farm, North Chailey by kind permission of Mr& Mrs Yeowart
Despite freezing conditions, a great day, endurance test for helpers and judges but a warm spirit.
Results
1st | Woodlandway Quail | Beth Rayner |
2nd | Mitforton Nutmeg | Mike Fleming |
3rd | Sandicliffe Frankie of Thealefarm | Gay Marshall |
4th | Autumnwillow Halle | Olu Jenzen |
2017/09/03 – Puppy & Novice Working Test
Puppy & Novice Working Test on the 3rd September 2017 at Popes Oak, West Grindstead by kind permission of Mrs Sheila Chessell
Judges: Wendy Harrison, Graham Home
Puppy Results
1st | Abney Affinity – Lab Dog Davis Salver Trophy | Beth Rayner |
2nd | Troddenmills Femme Fatale – Lab Bitch | Jacky Simpson |
3rd | Anningtonbay Maddi May -Lab Bitch | Mell Brooks |
4th | Drakeshead Affinity – Lab Dog | Brian West |
Novice Results
1st | Castlemans Cook – Lab Dog Swallows Cup | Sue Hedge |
2nd | Red Grouse of Thatched House | Maggie Baker |
3rd | Charming Siskin | Fiona Huntingford |
4th | Kirby Star | Louise Cunningham |

2017/06/25 – Novice Dog/Novice Handler and Special Puppy Working Test
Novice Dog/Novice Handler and Special Puppy Working Test on the 25th June 2017 at Broad Oak Farm, Turners Hill
Judges: Beth Rayner, Janet Marshall
Special Puppy Results
1st | Hookamslade Zulu Warrior (Lab Dog) | Paula Graystone |
2nd | Flintsfield Highland Moss (Lab Dog) | Oliver Smith |
CoM | Elmertown If I May (Lab Bitch) | Keith Townsend |
CoM | Garrethall Rhys (Lab Dog) | Paula Harvey |
Novice Dog/Novice Handler Results
1st | Ettinsmoor Mermaid at Bosunsway (Lab Bitch) | Julia Reardon-Smith |
2nd | Roundcopse Bertha at Bournehurst (Lab Bitch) | Helen Livett |
3rd | Revel Rouser (Lab Bitch) | Peter Gander |
4th | Castlemans Cook (Lab Dog) | Susan Hedge |
CoM | Saintmartha Shelley (Lab Bitch) | Jane Hunter |
CoM | Red Grouse of Thatched House (Lab Dog) | Maggie Baker |
CoM | Wizaller Black Velvet (Lab Bitch) | Jan Kerwood |


2017/06/04 – Intermediate and Veteran Working Test
Intermediate and Veteran Working Test on the 4th June 2017 at Butcherlands, Petworth by kind permission of Ivan Wadey
Judges: Mandy Smith, Mell Brooks
Intermediate Results
1st | Kirbyhall Wagtail (LB) | Hilly Hoar |
2nd | Burntcombe Buffy (LB) | Fiona Milne |
3rd | Hailey Deacon (LD) | Dawn Marks |
4th | Turnerbrook Oak (LB) | Sophie Mills |
CoM | Lakesfarm Martini at Baveybuilt (GRB) | Jean Baveystock |
Veteran Results
1st | Elmertown Applejacks Lady (LB) | Keith Townsend |
2nd | Mitforten Neon (LB) | Mike Crutchley |
3rd | Turnerbrook Princess (LB) | Sophie Mills |
4th | Carishill Reagan (GRD) | Liz Barnes |
CoM | Wellsummer to Elmertown (LB) | Angie Townsend |

2017/03/19 – Open Working Test
Open Working Test on the 19th March 2017 at Pope Oak, West Grinsted by kind permission of Mrs Sheila Chessell
Judges: Helena Sully, Jo Rollinson, Alister House and James Bailey
Results
1st | Woodlandway Quail | Beth Rayner |
2nd | Lubbecke Queen of Hearts of Abney | Dave England |
3rd | Sandicliffe Frankie of Thealefarm | Gay Marshall |
4th | Tayfordwoods Dailuaine | Christine Baldwin |

2016/09/04 – Puppy & Novice Working Test
Puppy & Novice Working Test on the 4th September 2016 at Popes Oak Farm, West Grinstead by kind permission of Mrs Sheila Chessell
Judges: Graham Home, Tracey Flood, Di Patterson
Puppy Results
1st | Astraglen Tyson of Wedgnook (Lab Dog) | Andrew Beale |
2nd | Mitforton Orchid at Kirbyhall (Lab Bitch) | Hilly Hoar |
3rd | Kingar Dolly of Elmertown (Lab Bitch) | Angie Townsend |
4th | Mitforton O’Lordie Lordy (Lab Dog) | Gay Marshall |
CoM | Wylanbriar Rule the World (Lab Dog) | Vickie Appleton |
CoM | Hanwoodgold Archie (GR Dog) | Philip Blount |
Novice Results
1st | Deerbridge Lawrence (Lab Dog) | Liz Barnes |
2nd | Bedgebrook Tally (Lab Bitch) | Mary Hogg |
3rd | Quabrook Russet (Lab Bitch) | John Sully |
4th | Autumnwillow Halle (Lab Bitch) | Ola Jenzen |
CoM | Woodlandsway Opel (Lab Dog) | Janet Marshall |
CoM | Leospring Gold Gili (Lab Dog) | Joy VenturiM |
CoM | Flintfield Forever Friend (Lab Dog) | Mandy Smith |
