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Report on The FCRS Shirley Radburn Nationals 2023

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The 2023 Shirley Radburn Nationals Working Tests for Novice and Open Flatcoated Retrievers took place on 28/5/23 at the Willows, Standlake by kind permission of the landowner, Mrs Vivienne Gatter and kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Dog Food.  After one of the wettest springs on record Vivienne had a Herculean task to prepare the ground and we are extremely grateful to her for all the hard work she put into this. (On a personal note I am also grateful to Vivienne for acting as Chief Steward on the day, enabling me to enter the tests with my own dog.)  The tests…

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FCRS Doubles Team Working Test, team partner required

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With just one week to go to the FCRS Doubles Team Working Tests, part of the Diamond Anniversary Weekend, one eager participant has lost their team partner, who sadly has had to withdraw.Is there anyone out there who would like to pair up with them so that they may still enter? If so please contact Sarah Young Working Test Secretary via Messenger or email [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch.Thanks…

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INTER AREA TEAM CHALLENGE – Saturday 15th July 2023

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At Brockhill Farm, Brockhill Lane, Redditch Worcestershire. B97 6RB Meet: 9.15am for 9.30 Start Judges: Mr N Onens, Mrs S Onens, Mrs Helen Chatterton, Mrs J Gardener and Mr C Gardener. Details of entry have been sent to the Area Organisers: Central:  Vivienne GatterMidland: Rachel Birch     South West:Sara Thurgold​ Cotswold: Heather Harley       Wessex: Keith Manley       Eastern: Andrew Wilson​    Southern:Sarah Young           NEFRA: Charlotte Smith  SFCRS: Lindsay Kinnaird        SFRC: Suzi Tagg Please contact your Area Organiser to express interest in taking part. It is hoped members are loyal to their Areas foremost but are willing to run for other Areas should the need arise. Entry is only through…

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FCRS CALENDAR 2024

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Sharon Henesey is going to produce the Society calendar this year, so it’s time to get your cameras out and take some photos of your Flatcoats, or maybe choose from those you already have. Please send your photos, which need to be of high resolution, to Sharon either by email at  [email protected] or by post to 9 Westholme Road, Bidford-on-Avon, Warks, B50 4AH. If you send your photos by post and want them to be returned please enclose an SAE. The closing date for receipt of photos is 31st May….

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The Flatcoated Retriever Society Midland Area Working Test 15th April 2023

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held at Byrds Retreat, Harvington, Worcestershire by kind permission of Bob and Sonia Byrd and generously sponsored by Skinners Pet Foods Ltd. After days of rain the weather was dull but dry. Thank you to our judges Mrs Dorothy Walls-Duffin (B2457) Mrs. Vanessa King (B3609) Mr. James Barnes (NP) Mr. Henry Carney (NP) Mr. John Cornforth (NP) for so generously giving up their time to judge and offer support and guidance. Thank you to all those who worked before and after the day behind the scenes and those who came to help on the day, whether it was throwing dummies,…

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The Flatcoated Retriever Society – Diamond Anniversary Weekend – 2nd – 4th June 2023

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We look forward to welcoming you and your Flatcoats to celebrate 75 Glorious years .. something for everyone.Bring your families and have a go! Silent Auction Information can be found on this link, there are some wonderful prizes available – https://fb.watch/jZiri4bVpQ/ Please follow the link below for information about the event and entry form. Flatcoat weekend flyer & entry form Please find below the schedule for the doubles working test along with the entry form. International Doubles Working Test schedule Click here for FCRS Diamond Working Test Entry form…

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Flatcoated Retriever Society 46th Breed Championship Show 75th Anniversary Year – Sunday 2nd April 2023

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Bitches Critiques – Judge Gill Smitherman Dog Critiques – Judge Dawn Hall Junior Handling and referees critique – Judge Mandy Romeo-Dieste Please click here for link to Full Results The Show Secretary and the Show Sub Committee would like to congratulate all those who competed yesterday at the Show. It was lovely to see so many flatcoats and their owners and really encouraging to see lots of new faces. The raffle made a profit of approx £380, so thank you for all those who donated prizes. Thank you to the judges Ms Dawn Hall, Miss Gill Smitherman and Mrs Mandy…

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AGM 2023 – Report and Trophy Winners for 2022

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Report for 2023 AGM Becky Trophy – Miss Kelly Holland and Sh Ch Flatcharm Mr Brightside Becky Trophy being presented by Roz Bellamy to Kelly Holland at Society Championship Show. Riverside Cup – Mr Keith Manley and Brickley Blossom at Lenyam (Collected by Charlotte Wear on behalf of Keith Manley) Hallbent Trophy – with 18 points – Miss Caroline Chambers and Hototo Pretty Ballerina JW Drum Goblet – with 71 points – Miss Abby Bellamy and Moontorn Better Half of Me JW Drum Goblet being presented by Roz Bellamy to Abby Bellamy at Society Championship Show. Pewcroft Trophy – No…

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Update on Field Trials/Working Tests/SDC/SGWC/Inter-Area Team Challenge and training days

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The Field Trial Sub Committee has met 3 times since February to organise the 2023 timetable. The “Forthcoming Working Events Diary” page has been updated to reflect this timetable. We would like to encourage all owners to participate in the programme of events either as a competitor or just coming along to help, watch and learn. If you would like to discuss any aspects of Gundog training please contact your Area Gundog Working Test and Training Organiser https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/gundog-working-test-training-contacts/ or the Hon. Field Trial Secretary Jane Manley. …

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FCRS Shop Items for collection at Flatcoated Retriever Society Champion Show on 2nd April 2023

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We have lots of new clothing items available to order in the shop, from polo shirts to gilets to caps, with a variety of colours to choose from and a choice of three different logo options.  We have the standard Flatcoated Retriever logo, a moving Flatcoat silhouette, as well as new for 2023 the Flatcoated Retriever Society 75th Diamond Anniversary logo.  If you place an order with Charlotte Wear, you can collect your items at the Society Championship Ship Show to save on postage fees. So head on over to the shop page to check out what is available Please…

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Fran Robb

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The Acting Hon Secretary, Roz Bellamy reports the following very sad news; It is with great sadness the FCRS has to inform you that Mrs Fran Robb has sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning – 16th March 2023. Fran has been a tower of strength through a long and courageous battle, always with a smile and with her dogs and horses by her side. Our sincere condolences go to Graham and all the Family. More information regarding Funeral arrangements can be found on the below link.  https://www.cpjfield.co.uk/services/243543 The family would ask that all those attending wear bright…

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Crufts 2023

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Judges – Louise Jones (D) Val Orme (B)  Dog Critiques – Crufts 2023 – Miss L Jones.pdf Bitches Critiques – Crufts 2023 – Mrs Val Orme.pdf Dog Challenge Certificate – It/int Ch Diamante Blu Chilkoot (Mrs D Genco) Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate – Se U(u)ch Caci’s We Are The Heroes Jeuw-16 Nouch Dkv-16-17-18 Finv-17 (Mrs C & Mr M & Miss C Lundqvist & Persson & Östman) Bitch Challenge Certificate – Islstrom Aila (Mr R & Mrs S M Ross) Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate – Hopevalley Morning Wicked (Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste) Best of Breed – It/int Ch Diamante Blu…

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South West Area Working Test Results, Sunday 5th March 2023.

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This year’s South West Area Working Test was held for the first time at The Ponds, Kennerleigh, Crediton by kind permission Mr & Mrs Pyke. The Venue provided some challenging and different test areas which included 3 ponds and woodland covers. The water test gave the usual problems across the tests with some dogs dropping the dummy and having a shake before [email protected] the dummy back to the handler. In the woods there was a seen and a blind and considering the lack of wind a fair few were successful! Our Judges were Tim Ship, Sally Ashby, Zoe Townsend and…

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Flatcoated Retriever and friends Funday and Training on May 21st 2023

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Venue – Cocking Village Hall, GU29 0HU10.00am – 4.30pm Tea/Coffee and Biscuits on arrival £15.00 for dog and handler, £5.00 observer only, £2.00 children. Obedience and gundog training. Scurry.Showing, trimming, agility and much moreTalks and demonstrationsRAFFLE Cakes and Tea/Coffee at end of day ContactShirley Oxford 02392 264703 e.mail –[email protected]…

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Flatcoated Retriever Society, Diamond Anniversary Silent Auction 3rd June 2023

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As part of the Flatcoated Retriever Society, Diamond Anniversary Weekend (2nd-4th June 2023) we are pleased to be holding a Silent Auction on Saturday 3rd June 2023 in order to raise funds for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. With the kind permission and generosity of S E Davis & Son the Flatcoated Retriever Society Diamond Anniversary weekend will be held at Sandhills Farm, Edgioake Lane, Redditch, B96 6BG. Please see flyer for further information. https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Silent-Auction-Posts-Version-3.pdf…

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Breed Watch update 2023 from the Kennel Club

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We would like to invite you to our interactive webinar being held on Thursday 9 February 2023 at 6:30pm – 7:30pm. This will give you an opportunity to refresh your knowledge of the Breed Watch. You can subscribe to this event for free. We would like to make those within the dog showing community aware of the work we are undertaking to ensure that Breed Watch is the best possible system it can be for monitoring and highlighting the importance of the health and welfare of show dogs. Further, we want to enhance and evolve Breed Watch to enable us to all work together as judges, exhibitors, show…

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FCRS Yearbook and Newsletter update

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The current Yearbook editor, Jane Jones is going to carry on as editor of the Yearbook.   She will be joined by Louise Jones who, with the support of the JSSC, will collate all the Show information.  Therefore photographs and details of new champions, junior warrant winners, veteran warrant winners, and ShCEX winners will need to be sent to Louise email [email protected] for the 2023 Yearbook.  All other photographs i.e., Society trophy winners, KCGWC, KCSGWC, and SDC winners will need to be sent to Jane email [email protected].  Winners will be contacted re submitting photos as soon as all the results for 2022 have been recorded.  …

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Mr David Friday

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It is with great sadness the FCRS learn of the death of Mr David Friday.   David was a Working man, through and through who ran the Bucks Working Tests alongside Fran Robb for many years.  He was also a valued member of The Chiltern Gundog Club.  The Bucks Area of the FCRS held training sessions every week and helped a huge number of beginners and more experienced handlers into the ‘working’ side of the Flatcoated Retriever. David sadly passed away after a long battle with Parkinsons.  Our sincere condolences to Kath and the family. His funeral will be at Great…

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Mr Norman Stanley of the Hallbent Affix

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The Flatcoated Retriever Society are sorry to report that Mr Norman Stanley of the Hallbent affix has sadly passed away.  Our condolences go to his wife Pamela Stanley and the family at this sad time. Details of the Funeral Service for Mr Norman Stanley Hallbent Flatcoats. Monday 5th December at The South Chapel, Chelmsford Crematorium at 10.30am,  then afterwards at Norman’s favourite pub, The Three Compases, West Hanningfield…

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Veteran Warrant Award – Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd SDC SGWC KCWGC

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Ripple – Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd SDC SGWC KCWGC (Sire: Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casbaidd FTA SDC KCWGC SGWC / Dam: Mystical Eclipse of Donascimento KCWGC) gained her final points for her Veteran Warrant at Mid Western Gundog Society Show on 8th October 2022. Ripple had a good summer in the Veteran classes at the Open Shows and has loved every minute! The classes have been well supported and a lot of fun….

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Show Gundog Working Certificate Results – 14/11/22

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The Eastern Counties Golden Retriever Club hosted a Show Gundog Working Certificate today with 5 dogs gaining their awards, 3 of which have now become full champions, subject to KC confirmation. Congratulations to Gemma Jacobs with Ch Moonstruck Macadamia SGWC and her daughter Ch Gemswin Dressed For Success SGWC. Helen Fox with Ch Blacktoft Dancing The Blues SGWC. Jenny Campbell with Ronevorg Whispering Angel SGWC and Rochelle Richards with Hopevalley Morning River Through Kamberfield SGWC. Congratulations to all and thank you Gemma for the photos….

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Health Testing at the FCRS Championship show 2023

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The following health testing sessions will be carried out at the Society Championshipshow to be held at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZon April 2nd 2023. Eye Testing SessionBVA Eye Panellist Lorna Newman BVM&S Cert VOphthal MRCVS will be attending theshow to carry out gonioscopy (and standard eye examinations if required). The BVArecommend Flatcoated Retrievers are screened by gonioscopy examination forPectinate Ligament Dysplasia (PLA), also referred to as Goniodysgenesis (G), everythree years and in addition receive a standard eye examination annually.At the show gonioscopy will be £45, standard eye examination £45 or £80 for bothtests for the…

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