42 dogs competed in the NORWICH GUNDOG CLUB Test (8/6/24) at Thickthorn, Norwich by very kind permission of Mr Charles Watt & Mr. Graham Thompson. 10 puppies under 2yrs, 1 Young handler & 31 Novices . Special Puppy test was separate from the Novice with 7 retrieves resulting in-: 1st - Jack Nice Clachanbeach Seaview lucy 2nd- Allie Hogsbjerg Grenadier Grouse Of Rufriver 3rd - Callum Raywood Pinfeathers Galahad COM- Michelle Bullen- Styliedawn Simba COM - D Ewings- Bryanstown Enniskerry Novice Dogs also had 7 retrieves. 10 top scoring dogs were tested further on 2 water retrieves, resulting in-: 1st- Tim Briggs -Ruby’s Runner 2nd Paul Buckenham -Snipes Sister 3rd Julia Reed - Heart Shaped Box COM John Mason- Kayteens Beyonce COM Nikki Stranks-Troddenmills Imagine That COM Simon Wells - Arminghall Teal Young Handler joined the puppy test but taken closer to retrieve. WINNER- Mollie Clarke -Bancyboblen Monsoon Thank you judges, Steve Ellis, Peter Abbs, Sharon Dingle & Judith Curtis. Thanks also goes to Pam Wimmer, chief steward and all the helpers led by our Chairman, Ian Crompton and his supporting wife Gitte ( treasurer & membership Secretary). Well done to all those in the awards, especially 11year old Mollie, winner of the young handler.
We held our Open Gundog Retriever Working Test on Sunday 25th August by kind permission of Mr E Crisp and Lady Hermione Crisp at the Kirby Cane Estate, Norwich. The Judges on the day were Mike Tallamy, Andrew Mutimer, Roger Bannock and Peter Childs. Chief Stewards: Olwyn Jennison and Angie Musk with Gill Grummitt coming in at the last minute as we needed another steward in the middle of the line, 2 dogs were kept on leads ready to be sent to either side as needed keeping the flow going. Steward of the Beet was Darren Wright who ran the line, received many compliments about the tests and how much they enjoyed the venue and their day. Many thanks to all the helpers who give up their time to help the club and without them there would not be a test, Julie Hughes for producing the programs and taking the entries, Gitte Crompton who always provides a wonderful lunch for the judges and helpers. Skinners are very generous giving vouchers for the winners. Ian Crompton our Chairman always on hand to help. We thank them all. The tests were run as close to a days shoot as could be done using dummies. Walked up in Sugar Beet, white grass and stubble in the morning with Static tests and mini drive in the afternoon. Judges commented on the very good standard of dog work they were judging during the day. Winners: 1st Rachel Booth with Hollowgate Shooting Sparks: 2nd Lee Harmer with Delfleet Pied Wagtale : 3rd Karen Hurst with Ghostwood Cruiser@Saxthorpe 4th Aaron Wright with Garrethall Toddy COM: Katy Powell with Garrethall Twist Jo Rollinson with Fenbreck Tattinger Lesley Crompton with Hanwoodgold Breeze Judith Curtis with Kinagar Fire and Ice Report By Pam Wimmer