Vilendal Gundogs

Great finish to the Shooting Season with Beaters' Day on Friday - nice Shoot meal Friday night at a very nice pub, many thanks. Aftermath: Curry Night on Sunday with the family - Pheasants from the Friday :-)

Stan Getz playing Charlie Parker's Scrapple From The Apple - I added 'Jack'. Hence the name of my Jack (11 years old now and still going strong and enjoying his picking up days) :-)

LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV RETRIEVER Novice Stake at Deene, Northants. 2 January 2019 By kind permission of Mr. Brudenell and Headkeeper Gavin Chambers. Judges: Steve Richardson, Sally Richardson, Ricky Ross Moloney and Jim Chattaway. A good Novice Stake held today at Deene on a variety of grounds walked-up as well as driven. A great shooting day where two dogs made it to the end of the day. The guns were shooting well and game was well presented. Great atmospher...e and good company. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip. 1st: BARWESTON OSPREY - B/O/H Brian Barker COM: BELLSPADDLE JIFFLER - B/O/H Sharon Dingle Well done to all involved and many congratulations to Brian with Ossie's well-deserved Win. Many thanks to Gavin Chambers and all who helped to make the day so successful. We have already asked Gavin for LGS to return to Deene next year! :-)
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV SPANIEL NOVICE STAKE at Witham On The Hill 12 December 2018 By kind permission of Mr Paul Neil. Judges: Gary Veasey & Patrick Morley A good Novice Stake with a high standard of dogwork. Tough and challenging grounds - in a mix of mainly bracken and brambles woodland. Dry and kind weather from start to finish. Good scenting conditions. Many thanks to the judges and all who helped, Steward Of The Beat, Paul Neil guided us all safely thro...ugh the dense wood and presented strong and well flying game and was a most friendly host. Really enjoyed being part of it and shooting at this trial in very good company. 1st: CORNERMARSH TWEED - O/H Craig Gilbert 2nd: LLANARTH SALIX - O/H Matthew Brown 3rd: BETLEY COURT MAY - O/H/B David Ross 4th: BABYLON KITE - O/H Craig Horwill COM & Guns' Choice: SHUNNER HOWE SMEW - O/H John Crawford COM: HONEST BOB - O/H Andrew Fyfe COM: WARTON LADY - O/H Chris Dearden Congratulations and well done to all in the awards :-)
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV SPANIEL (Except Cocker Spaniel) OPEN STAKE at Witham On The Hill 11 December 2018 By kind permission of Mr Paul Neil. Judges: Gary Veasey & Ian Bogacki A really good Open Stake with a very high standard of dogwork. Tough and challenging grounds - in a mix of mainly bracken and brambles woodland. Dry and kind weather from start to finish. Good scenting conditions. Many thanks to the judges and all who helped, Steward Of The Beat, Paul ...Neil guided us all safely through the dense wood and presented strong and well flying game and was a most friendly host. Really enjoyed being part of it and shooting at this trial in very good company. 1st: FT CH (subject to KC approval) MARSHWOOD HATTIE OF CORNERMARSH - O/H David Horsman 2nd: BELVDEN JUST IN TIME - O/H/B/ Mark Clifford 3rd: SLIABH LOLA OF CRISPICO - O: C J Mackender, H: Carl Colclough 4th: BUCCLEUGH QUINCE - O/H Tina Nicholas COM: CORNERMARSH GAYLE ING GIRL - O/H Peter Barker COM: BUCCLEUCH HELENA OF TRIGGERJAC - O/H Richard Burch COM: BRECKMARSH DIAMOND - O/H Lee Cooper Congratulations to David Horseman making his bitch up to FTCH and well done to all in the awards :-)
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV RETRIEVER Novice Stake at Nevill Holt, Leics. 29 November 2018 By kind permission of Mr. David Ross and Headkeeper Jim Chattaway. Judges - The 4 P's: Phil Garton, Phil Parkins, Peter Abbs and Paul Dukes. A really good Novice Stake in today's strong winds held at Park Farm, Nevill Holt on a variety of grounds mainly walked-up mixed with mini drives. A great and very challenging shooting day where two dogs made it to the end of the day. ...The guns were shooting well and there was a great atmosphere throughout the day. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip. 1st: DRUMGOOSE KLINKHAMMER - O/H Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg COM & Guns' Choice: GLANWOLD OPHELIA - B/O/H Glenn Main Well done to all involved and many congratulations to the well-deserved Winner, Birgitta and to COM & Guns' Choice, Glenn. Many thanks to Jim Chattaway and all who helped for making this day so successful.
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 24 DOG AV RETRIEVER 2 day Open Stake at Nevill Holt, Leics. 13-14 November 2018 By kind permission of Mr. David Ross and Headkeeper Jim Chattaway. Judges: Michael Tallamy, Sara Gadd, Rodger Ketley & Helen Goodwin. A really good Open Stake in a mainly quite strong breeze making for some challenging shooting and retrieves, held at Park Farm on day one and at Holy Oaks Farm on day two - both under Nevill Holt - on a variety of grounds, mainly walke...d-up mixed with mini drives. A great shooting day where three dogs made it to the end of the two days. The guns were shooting well and there was a great atmosphere throughout the two days. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip. 1st: WEBSEND WHITEFARLAND - B/O/H Tom Lowe 2nd: EIDERBAY MALIN - O/H James Murphy COM: VILENDAL ZAK OF FEATHERFLY - O/H Phil Highfield Well done to all involved and many congratulations to all the Award Winners. Best of luck in the Championship, Tom Lowe. Many thanks to Jim Chattaway and all who helped for making this day so successful.
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MIDLAND COUNTIES FIELD TRIAL SOCIETY 24 DOG AV RETRIEVER 2 day Open Stake at Nevill Holt, Leics. 24-25 September 2018 By kind permission of Mr. David Ross and Headkeeper Jim Chattaway. Judges: Steve & Sally Richardson, Colin Pelham and Alan Buckland. BREAKING NEWS: FT CH HIGHROOST HOLLYWOOD NEW Field Trial Champion! A good Open Stake in nice sunshine throughout and a fair breeze most of the time held at Park Farm (1st day) and at Holy Oaks (2nd day) , Nevill Holt on a variet...y of grounds, mainly walked-up mixed with mini drives. A great couple of shooting days where four dogs made it to the end of the trial. The guns were shooting well and there was a great atmosphere throughout the two days. Positive and fair judging. 1st: FT CH HIGHROOST HOLLYWOOD - B/O/H Rodger Ketley 2nd: STAUNTONVALE TIC BEAN - B/O/H Laura Hill 3rd: GWYNTEG FYNE - B/O/H Stuart Arch 4th: HANANS KERTIS - O/H Jacqui Crew Well done to all involved and many congratulations to all the well-deserved Award Winners. Many thanks to Jim Chattaway and all who helped for making the two days so successful.
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV RETRIEVER All Aged Stake at Nevill Holt, Leics. 12 September 2018 By kind permission of Mr. David Ross and Headkeeper Jim Chattaway. Judges: Terry Prentice, Wendy Glue, Andrew Slingsby & Clare Baker. A really good All Aged Stake in a fair breeze held at Park Farm, Nevill Holt on a variety of grounds mainly walked-up mixed with mini drives. A great shooting day where four dogs made it to the end of the day. The guns were shooting well a...nd there was a great atmosphere throughout the day. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip. 1st: JOBESHILL OKAVANGO OF ROSESHIRE - O/H Laura Marsh 3rd: FLASHMOUNT EBONY - O/H Alan Penney COM: MILLERISE LEO AT LYANMORESHOT - O/H Jennie Dimmock COM: STUDEBAKER CORVETTE - B/O/H MARY-JANE OPIE Well done to all involved and many congratulations to all the well-deserved Award Winners. Many thanks to Jim Chattaway and all who helped for making this day so successful.
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ESSEX FIELD TRIAL SOCIETY 12 DOG AV RETRIEVER Novice Stake at Lilac Farm, Norfolk 8 January 2018 By kind permission of Mr. Chapman and Headkeeper Richard Beckerleg. Judges: Phil Parkins, Mike Skipper, Paul Truby & David Wall. A really good Novice Stake on a variety of grounds with a good mix of walked-up and driven. Guns shot well and the atmosphere and company were great. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip.... 1st: VILENDAL QUASIMODO - B/O/H Henrik Vilendal 2nd: VALLEYEND ARNDILLY - B/O/H Barry Taylor COM and Guns' Choice: ELMERTOWN SPECIAL ONE - B/O/H Keith Townsend. Well done to all involved. Many thanks to Richard Beckerleg, Sue Donnelly and all who helped making this day so successful.
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV RETRIEVER Novice Stake at Deene, Northants. 3 January 2018 By kind permission of Mr. Brudenell and Headkeeper Gavin Chambers. Judges: Phil Highfield, Simon Hagain, Chris Aston & Doug Ingall. A really good Novice Stake in strong winds held today at Deene on a variety of grounds mainly driven. A great shooting day where four dogs made it to the end of the day. The guns were shooting well considering the fast birds on this windy day. Grea...t atmosphere and good company.
Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip. 1st: TILDAROSS BERGAMOT - O/H Lisa Coates 2nd: VALLEYEND ARNDILLY - B/O/H Barry Taylor 3rd: MISTYBROOK OCHRE - O/H Kim Jinks 4th: DELFLEET BARON OF MASWEN - O/H Mick Newsam Well done to all involved and many congratulations to all the well-deserved Award Winners. Many thanks to Gavin Chambers and all who helped for making this day so successful. We have already asked Gavin for LGS to return to Deene next year!
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV SPANIEL Novice Stake at Lamport Hall, Northants. 15 December 2017 By kind permission of Mr Jonathan Farr and Headkeeper James Lacey. Judges: Martin Deacon and John Sexton. A really good Novice Stake with a high standard of dogwork. Tough and challenging grounds. Very good atmosphere. Many thanks to our Host Jonathan Farr for letting us come to Lamport, Headkeeper James Lacey and the judges - you most accomodating and created a cracki...ng atmosphere. A big thank you to all the helpers and well done to all the dogs in the awards. 1st: CORNERMARSH GRYELING LASS - O/H PETE BARKER 2nd: KILTONBECK IRON - O/H ANDREW MARTYN ELLIOTT 3rd: HILUXDREAM CLIPPER OF CHEWEKY - O/H MARK WHITEHOUSE 4th: CENTREWALK BLOSSOM - O/H HARRY CHUDLEY COM: HALAZE TIPPLE OF ALMATTAN - O/H ANN ROFF Well done to all involved :-) PS Photos will follow
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 16 DOG AV RETRIEVER Novice Stake at Stapleford 28 Nov 2017 By kind permission of Ralph Sturgess at The Stapleford Shoot. Judges: Linda Partridge, Ronnie Gent, Peter Goddard & Matt Ager. A really good Novice Stake held today at Stapleford on in places tough and challenging grounds of a splendid and held as a mix of walked up and driven. A great shooting day where only one dog was standing by the end of the day. The guns were really shooting well.... Many thanks to all six for helping to fund our sport. Great atmosphere and good company. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair crack of the whip. 1st: BRINDLEBAY TOWIE OF BIRDSGREEN - O/H Sara Gadd GUNS' CHOICE: ARDMUIR PEPPER - O/H Simon Truslove Well done to all involved and many congratulations to the well-deserved Winner. Many thanks to Ralph Sturgess and The Stapleford Shoot and all who helped for your support. We have already asked Ralph for LGS to return to Stapleford next year! :-)
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LEICESTERSHIRE GUNDOG SOCIETY 24 DOG AV RETRIEVER 2 day Open at Nevill Holt 20-21 Nov 2017 By kind permission of Mr David Ross and Jim Chattaway. Judges: Charlotte Jeffrey, John Stubbs, Keith Bedford & Brian Barker. A fantastic Open Stake with several spectacular retrieves and good dogwork over the 2 days on the in places tough and challenging grounds of Nevill Holt in a stake that offered lots of variation with respect to ground and in being a mix of walked up and driven.... I really enjoyed being part of it and shooting at this trial in very good company. Many thanks to the judges - you were great company and gave everyone a fair chance. 1st: HAWKSGARTH INDIANA - B/O/H Mike Nelson 2nd: DIGLAKE JASMIN - B/O/H Dawn Scott GUNS' CHOICE: STUDEBAKER BUGATTI - B/O/H Mary-Jane Opie Well done to all involved, many congratulations to the dogs in the awards. Many thanks to David Ross and Jim Chattaway and all who helped for your support and hospitality. PS more pictures will follow :-)
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