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FCRS Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme.

Are you a Novice Handler or perhaps you have a young flatcoat in training for gundog work? If so the FCRS has a new training initiative for you.  The FCRS Working Flatcoated Retriever Development Programme (Level 1) is a two day training programme suitable for novice (or more experienced handlers) with young or novice Flatcoats, who wish to improve their partnership with their dog and to gain experience in control, obedience, hunting and retrieving. The training will be delivered by a number of trainers at different venues around the country, corresponding roughly to the FCRS Working Test Areas. Each training…

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Training with Graham Home, Ripplecourt Gundogs

Training with Graham Home, Ripplecourt Gundogs, on his fabulous ground near Newtown, Powys (approx post code SY164AY).  Five sessions, limited to 6 handlers, for good novice/open standard dogs. The sessions will be progressive, so ideally participants will book the whole course. There is ample time between sessions to do “homework”. Dates are (all Saturdays): 13th April 11th May 8th June 3rd August 24th August Cost £65 per day, so £325 for the course. Preference will be given to those attending all 5 days, but if you already know you cannot attend a session please let me know as this would not…

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** Fully Booked** Health Testing at the FCRS Championship show 2024

Thank you to everyone who has booked an appointment for health testing at the Championship show on the 7th April, both the eye testing session and the patellar assessment session are now fully booked. We appreciate the interest shown in supporting these health initiatives. Health testing at the Society Championship show to be held at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ on April 7th 2024. Eye Testing Session BVA Eye Panellist Lorna Newman BVM&S Cert VOphthal MRCVS will be attending the show to carry out gonioscopy (and standard eye examinations if required). The BVA recommend Flatcoated Retrievers…

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CLAIMS FOR TROPHIES WON IN 2023

Attention all members of the Society.It’s that time of year again for points / Claims for the Society Annual Trophies to be calculated.Full details of how to calculate the points are given in the latest Newsletter on pages 13 to 16.Would anyone wishing to make a Claim for the Annual Trophies listed below, please send details of your claim and all points to the Hon. Secretary, Mrs Roz Bellamy by 14th February 2024. THE DRUM GOBLETTHE O’NEILL PEWCROFT TROPHYTHE KYSHEEMY TROPHY FOR OBEDIENCETHE MILLENNIUM TROPHY FOR OPEN AGILLTY SHOWSTHE MILLENNIUM TROPHY FOR WORKING TRIALSTHE CULMQUILL MILLENNIUM TROPHY FOR WORKING TESTSTHE…

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FCRS Annual General Meeting, 23rd  March 2024 at Grounds Farm, Wishaw, B76 9PQ

Our Hon Secretary Mrs Roz Bellamy will not be standing for re election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. All other Officers are willing to stand for re election (Officers positions are for a twelve month period) There are three  Committee vacancies, all for a period of three years.Miss Sarah Egginton and Mrs Shirley Oxford, who have completed their term of office, are prepared to stand for re election. Anyone who has been a member of the Society for at least three years may stand for a position on the General Committee. Any member wishing to stand must send either…

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Dr David Brook

The Flatcoated Retriever Society are very sad to hear of the passing of Dr David Brook whose wife Anne was a former Secretary of the Society.We asked Val and Den Orme good friends of them both to write some words for us,Den writes the following in his inimitable style. Dr David BrookIt is with sadness that we heard about the passing of David. It has been a priveledge to know David and Anne Brook for many years. We first met whilst showing our dogs, with David always supporting Anne by the ringside. We became friends and after a bad experience…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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