2010 Events

Unless otherwise stated all training sessions will commence at 10.00 am
Please note that a charge of £3.00 will be made per person for training sessions.

(Please ensure that you clean up after your dog and take it away with you)

Please help your Committee by telephoning the named contact to advise them you are attending. 
This will ensure that the training can be planned in advance and geared to those members attending, and
enable members to be informed of cancellations or new venues

New training venue is available - by appointment only - please ring Steve Smith (01905 840664) for details
 

     
CANCELLED
Sunday, 10th January, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 05/01/10
at the latest)
Contact - Kim Gallimore (01299 832134)
     
Monday, 1st February, 2010
Beating & Picking Up Day - Pirton
Limited numbers (first come first served basis) - Closing date 09/01/10
Contact - Steve Smith
(01905 840664)
after 7 p.m.
     
CANCELLED
Sunday, 21st February, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 16/02/10 at the latest)
Contact - Chris Day (01299 270918)
     
Sunday, 7th March, 2010
The Jim Newby Memorial Working Test - held by
The Cranham Training Group
in aid of
The County Air Ambulance

     

DATE CHANGED
(from 13th & 14th March, 2010)
TO

W'end 20th & 21st March, 2010

A.V. Spaniel / A.V. Retriever Working Tests & Show, Show Breed and Minor Breed Spaniels Working Assessment Church Lench
Helpers/Volunteers Required
A.V. Spaniel Entry Form
A.V. Spaniel Schedule

A.V. Retriever Entry Form
A.V. Retriever Schedule

Contact - Marjie Jones (01905 455204)/Dave Barker (01905 356142)
     
Wednesday, 24th March, 2010
AGM 2010 - Crowle Village Hall
8.00 pm

Any nominations for Officers and Committee members must be placed on the Agenda - these must be delivered to the Secretary 14 days prior to the meeting.
Contact - Marjie Jones (01905 455204)
     
Saturday, 10th April, 2010
Dog Eye Tests
(Microchipping also available)
Contact - Chris Day (01299 270918)
     
Saturday, 10th April, 2010

Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
Gundog Fun Day
Norton Farm, Norton,
Nr Evesham
Special Puppy
Novice Dog/Novice Handler
Novice & Open
Non Registered Dogs Welcome

Further Details Contact
Sandra Onens (01386 870403)
     
Sunday, 11th April, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 06/04/10 at the latest)
Contact Chris Bowers (07970 664658)
     
15th April - 20th May 2010
6 Week Training Courses for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs
Manor Farm, Hill Croome,
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs
WR8 0QB
Contact - Steve Smith
(01905 840664)
after 7 p.m.
     
Sunday, 9th May, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 04/05/10 at the latest)
Contact - Ray Davies (01531 890967)
     
Sunday, 16th May, 2010
** Charity Event **
A.V. Spaniel Working Tests
Croome Perry, New Farm, Besford, Nr Pershore, Worcs

A.V. Spaniel Entry Form
A.V. Spaniel Schedule
Contact - Marjie Jones (01905 455204)
     
W'end 5th & 6th June, 2010
Charity Weekend at Sudeley Castle
(GL54 5JD)
H.P.R. & A.V. Retriever Working Tests
A.V. Retriever Entry Form
A.V. Retriever Schedule

H.P.R. Entry Form
H.P.R. Schedule

Helpers/Volunteers Required

Contact Dave Barker (01905 356142)/
Steve Smith (01905 840664) Retrievers
Ray Davies
(01531 890967)
HPRs

     
Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, June 2010
Three Counties Countryside Show, Malvern (WR13 6NW)
Contact - Toni Smith
(01905 840664)
after 7 p.m.
     
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th July 2010
CLA GAME FAIR
Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire
(B49 5NJ)
Contact - Toni Smith
(01905 840664)
after 7 p.m.
     
1st July to 12th August 2010
(excluding 22nd July)
6 Week Training Courses for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs
Manor Farm, Hill Croome,
Upton-upon-Severn, Worcs
WR8 0QB
Contact - Steve Smith
(01905 840664)
after 7 p.m.
     
Sunday, 11th July, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 06/07/10 at the latest)
Contact - Robert Dobbs (07837 380295 )
     
Saturday, 7th August, 2010

'BARBEQUE'
To Promote and Fund Field Trials
at Steve & Toni's
£5.00 per head
Click here to book tickets

Contact - Toni Smith or Steve Smith
(01905 840664)
after 7 p.m.
     
Sunday, 8th August, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 03/08/10 at the latest)
Contact - Kim Gallimore (01299 832134)
     
Sunday, 12th September, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 07/09/10 at the latest)
Contact - Marjie Jones (01905 455204)
     
Wednesday, 15th September, 2010
Shoot Over Day - Church Lench
£60 per dog - Retrievers Only
Limited to 12 - Members Only
First come first served
(selection may be necessary)

Closing date 31/07/10
Contact Chris Bowers (07970 664658)
     
W'end 25th & 26th September, 2010
Malvern Autumn Show
(WR13 6NW)
Volunteers Required
Contact - Ann Turner (01789 762588)
     
Saturday, 16th October, 2010
HPR Novice Field Trial
Stiperstone, Nr Bishop Castle, Shropshire (SY5 0SJ)
Members £20 - Non Members £30
(Closing Date 02/10/10)

Field Trial Schedule
Field Trial Entry Form
Field Trial Standing Instructions
Contact - Ray Davies (01531 890967)
     
Sunday, 10th October, 2010
Joy Bateman Fun Working Tests
Church Lench (WR11 4UH)
Contact Dave Barker (01905 356142)
     
Sunday, 7th November, 2010
Please ring for venue
(by 02/11/10 at the latest)
Contact Jeff Byrd (01386 832321)
     
Sunday, 12th December, 2010
Christmas Walk
TBA
Contact - Ann Turner (01789 762588)
   

If anyone is interested in specialist training days outside of the normal Sunday Training, please contact
Chris Bowers for Retrievers (07970 664658), Steve Smith for Spaniels (01905 840664) and Ray Davies for HPRs (01531 890967)

The monthly training sessions are only open to Members unless otherwise stated.  If you wish to join please contact our Membership Secretary

It is recommeded that you have your dog vaccinated against "kennel cough" before attending any of the above events


DIRECTIONS

Church Lench  -  Take the A422 road from Worcester direction to Stratford.  At Flyford Flavell follow the signs for The Lenches.  At Rous Lench drive through the village and up the hill, continue until you see WGDS signs and turn left down dirt track.

 Snowshill  -  A44 from Evesham to Broadway.  At Broadway follow the signs to Snowshill, taking the first right turn as you approach the High Street,  Up the lane into  Snowshill Village.  Meet at the Snowshill Arms on the right.

 Sudeley Castle  -  Is on the edge of Winchcombe, 8 miles north-east of Cheltenham on the B4632 (A46) or 10 miles from Junction 9 of the M5.

 Martley  -  From Worcester take the A443 to Lower Broadheath, then take the B4204 Road to Martley. Continue on this road and look out for the WGDS signs to Woodhall Farm (down a dirt track).

Pirton  -  A38 Worcester—Upton Road.  WGDS directional signs from Baynhall Garage, Kempsey.

Pudleston - A44 Worcester (Bromyard) to Leominster Road. Turn off near to Docklow Church (WGDS Sign). Follow signs along lanes.

Hill Croome - From Worcester take the A38 to Kempsey, continue on the A38 through Severn Stoke and Earls Croome, then turn left onto the A4104. Follow the WGDS signs from here to Manor Farm.

Besford - From Worcester take the A4084 (Pershore direction). Just past the Plough and Harrow Pub, Drakes Broughton, turn right (signposted Wadborough). Follow the WGDS signs to New Farm, Besford.

 

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