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Charlotte Wear email contact issue
Please be advised that Charlotte is currently having issues with emails but is working on resolving this and will be back up and running soon. For any urgent enquiries please see the contacts page for a number to call….
FCRS Open FT Report
The Flatcoated Retriever Society held its 180th Breed Only Open Trial on Monday 13th November 2023 on The AmptonEstate near Bury St Edmund by kind permission of Mr Peter Rushbrook and the Head Keeper Mr Alan Hammond. Our Judges for the day were Mr P Garton, Mr P Allen, Mr R Beckerleg and Mr G Stanley who kindly stood in at the last minute for Mr P Askew who had been admitted to hospital that morning. A card of ten dogs including two from Sweden began walking up in mustard over sown in regrowth stubble with a very strong following wind. The game, partridge and pheasant came readily but proved testing shots on the wind. A combination of conditions,…
Midland Counties Critiques 27/10/2023
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FCRS 2024 Calendar
STOP PRESS Only 25 copies of the 2024 Flatcoated Retriever Society Calendar are left for sale. If you would like one of these fantastic calendars then please do not wait to purchase one or, you will be disappointed. Please contact Sharon Henesey to order. [email protected]…
Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club Show Gundog Working Certificate
Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club Show Gundog Working Certificate held on Friday 10th November 2023 at The Aubries, Sudbury, Suffolk by kind permission of the Burke family. Judges Mr Phil Allen (A3) and Dr Mike Hamilton There were three Flatcoats attending , twelve dogs in total, congratulations to all three FCR’s who passed the assessment. The details of the dogs as per the running card are below. Shashkrox Raise Your Glass (Bitch) dob 30.06.22 (Wiccanssage Hugos Dream x Floki Super Trooper) Owner/Breeder: Mr & Mrs P Holliday Handler: Mr Peter Holliday Lussac Yawl of Percuil (JW)( Bitch) dob 26.02.21 (Percuil…
Shooting Dog Certificate 28/10/23
Our congratulations go to Rochelle and Kelly who gained their Shooting Dog Certificate ‘A’ passes last weekend – on 28th October 2023 at Wheatley Grange Farm, Nr. Retford, Notts. Judges: Mr Steve Crookes (A1853) and Mr Andy Sweeney (NP). Miss Kelly Holland with Woodfinch Highland Fairy at Flatcharm = (Patsy). FCR B. 02/04/2019. (Sh. Ch. Brightmoor Caught in the Act at Flatcharm x Ch. Woodfinch Hydra JW.) Breeder: D & R Bellamy. Handled by Miss Kelly Holland Mr Glyn and Mrs Rochelle Richards Hopevalley Morning River through Kimberfield – (Doris). FCR B 30/07/2019. (Sh. Ch. Blacktoft American Smooth at Braemist…
FREE WEBINARS ABOUT COMMON JOINT & EYE PROBLEMS IN DOGS AND THE AVAILABLE SCREENING SCHEMES
In partnership with the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Canine Health Schemes, The Kennel Club’s (KC) health team is hosting a series of free webinars for anyone wishing to find out more about the following health screening schemes: A webinar about the BVA/KC Hip & Elbow Dysplasia Schemes will take place on Tuesday 14 November (from 7:00pm to 8:15pm), and will be joined by specialists, Dr Jerry Davies and Mrs Elizabeth Baines. Those interested in attending this webinar can register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b959dac9-ce5d-484d-9218-8390a3a34bc3@39b82a55-e5f2-48c9-8e13-feb1a568f5ec The second webinar about the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme will take place on Tuesday 28 November (from 7:00pm to 8:15pm). Those interested in attending this webinar can register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4992b09b-e105-4dcf-84fa-55e9f577509e@39b82a55-e5f2-48c9-8e13-feb1a568f5ec Hip…
Rosemary Talbot
Rosemary’s daughter Mandy writes the following . Thank you to everyone that gave tributes in memory of my late mother Rosemary Talbot An amazing total of £750 was donated to the Flatcoated Retriever Society UK Welfare & Rehoming Scheme Mum would have been so happy to know a FCR will benefit I would also like to thank everyone for their cards, letters, flowers and support, it was a terrible shock and such a horrible time and all the thoughts and kind words were such a comfort 🙏🙏 Thank you Mandy on behalf of The Flatcoated Retriever Society Rescue, Rehoming and…
FCRS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFER
10% off all orders from Sunday 22nd October 2023 until Sunday 3rd December (Excluding the 2023 Christmas Decoration) Last chance to obtain your 75th Anniversary momento, limited stock available for most items. There is no more being printed now, get it while it is available. Keyrings! Still many of your free keyrings waiting to be claimed. If you haven’t had yours yet I can include it in your order if you let me know, otherwise please send me an sae. Charlotte…
Trevor Pennington (Marlcot)
The Flatcoated Retriever Society Secretary, Roz Bellamy has received the very sad news that Trevor Pennington ( Marlcot)has passed away.Trevor’s daughter has given Roz the following information about Trevor’s funeral.This will be his on Saturday 4th November at 11am at Marldon Parish Church followed by refreshments in the Village Hall.Trevor was a respected member of the Society, he both worked and showed his dogs and always supported the Society and attended our AGM. ( Who can not help smiling at the memory of Peter Griffiths ( Chairman) with a smile turning to the members, saying “Trevor will know” for verification…
FCRS Live Game Training Day Report
The FCRS held its first Live Game Training Day of the season on 14/9/23 at Sutton near Woodbridge, hosted by the keeper Richard Beckerleg. The day was walked up on partridge through a variety of crops including beet. The weather was warm and sunny with a light breeze. The scenting conditions were variable and some dogs at times had to persevere to get their retrieves. In doing so gaining a lot of valuable experience when they did achieve. There was ample game and the guns shot well providing the dogs with plenty of retrieves. The line was managed by Richard…
Central Working Test 3 September 2023 Report
Our judges were Charlotte Wilkinson, Jennifer Thomas and Ann Bracegirdle. The unclassified test ran in the morning and the Novice in the afternoon. All classes had 4 tests. Special puppies started with a double mark. This was too shot and proved too much for all them. They then moved on to an obedience exercise followed by a single mark and ending with a mark and a blind in the same place. One of the pups scored 20, 19 and 18 on the last three tests having got over her initial excitement. So unfortunately there were no awards. We had 6…
Peggy Miller – Emanon
Our Secretary, Roz Bellamy sends the following sad news that Peggy Miller (Emanon) has died.Emanon is Noname spelt backwards .Peggy was a renowned Judge, Breeder and exhibitor and her affix is behind successful dogs worldwide.Peggy had lived in France for the last 7 years.The Flatcoated Retriever Society send their condolences to Peggy’s family and friends….
Rosemary Talbot, Heronsflight
Nicky Colson sends the following: It is with great sadness, that on behalf of her family, I have to inform you that Rosemary Talbot passed away during the morning of 13th August. Over the last few weeks, Rosemary had battled against cancer, a fight she had fought before, with the determination she was renowned for, and had been so disappointed at having to withdraw from judging the Match at the FCRS 75th Anniversary Weekend. In partnership with her Late mother, Joan Mason, Heronsflight Flatcoated Retrievers were known throughout the world and are behind so many of today’s pedigrees, and in recent years,…
FCRS 75th Celebration Keyrings
The Flatcoated Retriever Society has produced a celebration keyring FREE to all members. Many remain unclaimed. To get yours, send a stamped addressed envelope to Charlotte Wear, stating colour preference, liver and black available while stocks last. Charlottes address can be found in the members booklet or alternatively email Charlotte on [email protected] and Charlotte will advise….
FCRS Inter Area Team Challenge Revised Scores
Please be advised that due to an unfortunate error in computing the scores at the above whereby the lowest scoring member of the teams scores were discounted as opposed to the lowest score from each team on each test, the results are as follow: 1st South West 2nd Central 3rd Eastern 4th NEFRA The individual placings remain. The correct place cards will be sent out in due course. Please accept my apologies for any distress or inconvenience caused and I thank everyone for their support of the event. Kind Regards, Jane FT Sec…
Mr John Scott 1942 – 2023 – Branchalwood
Ronnie Ross sends the following sad news.Our thoughts are with Maureen, Mr John Scott 1942 – 2023John was married to Maureen for 57 years and as John always said, it was love at first sight. They had two boys, Kevin and Steven. John met Maureen in Helensburgh when he was in the Royal Navy. When he left the Navy in 1969 he joined the Police Force for seven years and then ended his working life driving buses till he retired.They had their first Flatcoat in 1974. Over the years John whelped most of the litters and insisted he should feed…
Lorraine Connor
The Flatcoated Retriever Society are sad to hear of the passing of Lorraine Connor, Gemma Jacobs has written the below. With a very heavy heart I write about the sudden passing of Lorraine Connor, a true flatcoat fanatic she was known mostly in the Essex and south east area where she was a regular supporter of the open show scene. Mostly know as the little lady ( she stood only 4 foot 10 tall!) with the big dogs ( I am sure they were correct, she was just tiny) she owned a number of wonderful dogs her best known has…
Working Tests were for Flatcoated and Golden Retrievers on 25/06/2023
On 25/6/23 the FCRS held its fifth working event of the year, on the beautiful Penshurst Estate in Kent by kind permission of Lord d’Isle. The Working Tests were for Flatcoated and Golden Retrievers, held in conjunction with the Southern Golden Retriever Society. This year the Southern Area of the FCRS were hosting and classes were run for ND/NH, Novice and Open dogs. This was the first year we have run an open class jointly for the two breeds. We had a good entry for all three classes. However on the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures…
FCRS 75th Anniversary Weekend Photos by Derek Churchard
If you wish to receive copies of any of these photos, please contact Derek on [email protected] quoting the day and set the photos are in please. Day 1, Set 1 Day 1, Set 2 Day 1, Set 3 Day 2, Set 1 Day 2, Set 2…
Flatcoated Retriever Society 75th Anniversary Open Show, 10th June 2023 – Report, Winner Photographs and critiques
FCRS Open Show Critiques DOGS – Judge Elaine Thomas FCRS Open Show Critiques Bitches – Judge Melissa Osborne FCRS Open Show Critiques Specials – Judge Andrea Kiddell FCRS Open Show Critique Junior Handling – Judge Sue Goodman The show dawned with blue skies a slight breeze and the outside rings were looking glorious. This is a fabulous venue, caters for all and we are incredibly lucky to have the use of it. An early start of 7.30am by our hardworking committee to get the show up and running and then all worked hard at the end of the day to help with the clear up. These shows would not happen…
FCRS 75th Anniversary weekend, 2nd to 4th June 23 Report
The 75th Anniversary weekend was two years in the planning as the General Committee wanted to hold something very special to celebrate 75 years of the Flatcoated Retriever Society and honour it’s history and the people who have made it what it is today. A working party was set up; Jan Egginton chair, Jane Jones, Roz Bellamy, Heather Harley, Louise Jones, Liz Branscombe, Charlotte Wear, Kelly Holland and Sarah Young and the group have met regularly over the past two years to plan such a major event in minute detail. The weekend seemed to come round very quickly at the…
Report on the FCRS Special Diamond Anniversary Doubles Team Working Tests
The FCRS Special Diamond Anniversary Doubles Team Working Tests for Flatcoated Retrievers took place on Sunday 4th June 2023 at Sandhills Farm, Redditch by kind permission of the landowner, S E Davis & Son Ltd and were kindly sponsored by YuMove. The event was held as part of the FCRS’s Diamond Anniversary Weekend events which will, of course, be reported separately. Our judges on the day were Dr Tim Woodgate-Jones, Mr Steve Ashby, Mr Phil Bruton and Mr Graham Stanley and we are grateful to each of them for generously giving up their time to judge for us. Our chief steward was Mr Paul Egginton and Mrs Roz Bellamy was Acting Working Test Secretary for the day. Again, our thanks…
