January 23: West Country Dog Club are holding a Seminar on the Rules & Regs, Requirements of a dog show judge also a Hands on assessment (numbers limited) at Backwell Parish Hall, Backwell BS48 2PA (nr Bristol) with Trainer; Mrs Christine Mayers. Cost £15 each or £25 for both. Details from Hon Sec Mrs Brenda F Jones Tel: 01179 081930. E-mail: brendajones99@btinternet.com Web: www.westcountrydogclub.net
January 23: Jabbwock Dog Training Club is holding a Show Handling Workshop at Breach Lane Equine Centre, Wotton Bassett, Nr Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 7QR. Time 10am - 4pm. ‘Aimed at those who already show and wish to improve their handling skills and/or have specific problems with their dogs in the show-ring.’ With instructor: Lou Garton (Winner of Adult Handler of the year 2010 - Coventry LKS Finals). Numbers are strictly limited to allow each handler to get the individual attention they need. £25 for the whole day. For more info or to book a place please contact Lou Garton on 01666 510397, lougarton@yahoo.co.uk
January 29: BGV Club & Portuguese Podengo Club are holding a Health Seminar at Steventon Village Hall, Steventon. Start 10am. To include Talk on Epilepsy by Dr Cathryn Mellersh of The Animal Health Trust followed by lunch & puppy match for PBGV, GBGV & Portuguese Podengo. Profits from raffle go to BGV Club Joan Wells Meacham Fund & Portuguese Podengo Club. Cost £7.50 inc coffee on arrival & informal lunch. Contact Mrs Susan Brundle on 01243 553722, e-mail susan.drunbel-pbgv@virgin.net, www.bgvclub.co.uk
January 29: Wellington (Shropshire) CS are holding a Seminar for Requirements of a Dog Show Judge with Trainer Dr Ruth Barbour at Telford College of Arts & Technology, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford TF1 2NP. 9.30am. Cost £15 per person Contact Ms Muriel Bailey on 01952 740209.
January 30: The Notts and Derby District Bull Terrier Club are holding a Conformation & Movement Seminar with Accredited Trainer Dr Brian Hill at Risley Village Hall, Derby Road, Risley DE72 3SU. Registration 10.30am start 10.45am till approx 4pm Lunch included £20. Contact Niki Draper Tel 01773 719426 email albaeda1@ntlworld.com
January 30: Southern Counties Staffordshire Bull Terrier Society are holding a Seminar Requirements of a dog show judge at New Haw Community Centre, Woodham Lane, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3ND. Led by Nick Bryce-Smith. Places are limited, so first come first served. Open to enthusiasts from all breeds. For information please contact Linda Payton on 01268 293522.
January 31: Chelmsford and DCS are running their popular annual Social and Learning evening at Sandon Village Hall (just south of Chelmsford, about 1 mile from A12, A130 and A414). Starts 7pm prompt. Speakers: Fran Grimsdell - Whelping and Puppy Rearing, and Kris Owen - Animal Healing. Buffet included. Tickets £5 from Teresa & Gemma Gisby, Tel: Braintree (01376) 328082, Email: cliffgisby@talktalk.net
February 5: Newtown & District Canine Society are holding a Risk Assessment Workshop. Why? 1. It is a Kennel Club requirement for all registered Dog Societies. 2. For your Insurance Cover to be valid this is a required by most Insurance companies. 3. The aim of this workshop is to develop a system we can all use. Newtown & District Canine Society has a Safety policy and Risk Assessments which have been prepared by Richard Welch who was fully trained in this field whilst employed by a Multi-National Company and these will be used in the discussions. Price £12 (includes lunch). Caersws Village Hall. Interested or need more information contact Denis Beardsworth 01938 811852 email denis.beardsworth@yahoo.co.uk or Richard Welch 01938 811717 e mail fosscottbrit@aol.com
February 5: The Finnish Lapphund Club of GB will be holding an Advanced Breed Seminar at The KC Building Stoneleigh Warks. Cost £25 includes a light lunch. Contact Elaine Short Tel: 10905 621296
February 5: Tunbridge Wells & District CS is hosting a Seminar on ‘Rules & Regulations’ by Christina Chapman, KC Accredited Trainer, to be held at Capel Village Hall, Falmouth Place, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6RD. Time 10am to 4pm. Lunch / refreshments included. Members £12.50, Non-members £15. To book or for more information, contact Mrs. Linda Proudfoot, Briar House Farm, Dewlands Hill, Rotherfield, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3RU. Telephone 01892 852786.
February 5: Southern Newfoundland Club is holding a Seminar on Skin Diseases at Chieveley Village Hall, Chieveley, Nr Newbury RG20 8TE. Speaker Dr Neil McEwan, MRCVS. Starts at 10.30am. Tea & coffee will be served from 10am. Tickets £15 (to include lunch). Please complete skin disease questionnaire available to download from SNC website - www.southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk and bring to the seminar. All breeds welcome. Further details/booking form from website or Hon Secretary Tel: 01353 665280
February 6: Field Spaniel Society is holding a Health Seminar (Open to All Breeds) at Great Alne & Kinwarton Memorial Hall, Alcester, Warks B49 6HL. 10am for 10.30am start. Skeletal Conditions of the Growing Dog - Speaker Peter Cockett BSc BVetMed DVR CertSAO MRCVS. Dogs get bad backs too! - Speaker Paula Stokes MMAA. Heart problems for breeding and working dogs - Speaker David Fisher BVetMed CertSAC CertSAM MRCVS. Tickets FSS Members £15. Non FSS Members £20. Cheques Payable to the Field Spaniel Society. Bookings / Payments / Enquiries to Shula M Shipton (FSS Health Officer),121 Malvern Street, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent Staffs. DE15 9DZ. Phone 01283 530408 mobile 07540 098879 Email mishules@sky.com
February 12: Newtown & District Canine Society. KC Hands On - Conformation & Movement. Kathy Gorman (KC Approved) will take the Seminars. Price £12 for ‘Hands On’ or £24 for both (to include lunch). Venue Caersws Village Hall. Interested or need more information contact Denis Beardsworth 01938 811852 email denis.beardsworth@yahoo.co.uk or Richard Welch 01938 811717 email fosscottbrit@aol.com
February 12: Rough Collie Breed Council present a Seminar on MDR-1 to be held at The KC Building at Stoneleigh Park - Meeting Room A. 10.30am for 11am start. Speakers Simon Tappin MA VetMB Cert SAM Dip ECVIM-CA MRCVS RCVS Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Nottingham and Professor Jeff Sampson KC Senior Canine Genetist. Cost £10. Please contact Mrs L D Jones Telephone 01287 660773 Email K9Erjon@aol.co.uk
February 12: North East Weimaraner Society are holding a Seminar on Kennel Club Rules and Regulations with KC accredited trainer Arthur Rowe at Middlebie Community Centre J20 off M74. Start 10.30am Finishes 4pm Cost £15 including lunch. For further details contact Leigh Morris on 01576 300849.
February 12: Detling Ringcraft Club are holding a Dog Law Seminar at Church Farm Hall, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Kent ME20 6ST presented by Trevor Cooper of Cooper & Co Solicitors. Price £20. Find out more about - Dangerous Dogs, Unlawful types of dogs, Animal Welfare Act 2006 (including cruelty), Nuisance, Planning, Damages claims, Custody & Access disputes, Contract disputes - buying and selling, Stray dogs, Dog Control Orders (including dog fouling). Start time 10-00 for 10-30. Finish time 1-30pm (approx). Refreshments - Tea and Coffee with Croissant and Biscuits on arrival. Contact Karen Angier 01795 880410 or e-mail angier@bilyara.wanadoo.co.uk for further details and a booking form.
February 13: Northern Counties Yorkshire Terrier Club are holding a Breed Seminar at The YMCA, Market St, Hemsworth WF9 4LR. 10 am – 1 pm, £7.50 per person (includes certificate & light refreshments). Contact Secretary, Lesley Watson 01226 781373
February 26/27: South Western Rottweiler Assoc Club are holding a 2 Day Breed Specific Seminar at Aller, nr Taunton. 1st day Conformation & Movement with David Cavill + Breed standard with Chris Window. 2nd day Individual Assessments. First day £25 Both days £35 including lunch. For further info contact Stuart Thompson 01458 446411 or bamabelrotts@aol.com
May 8: Notts & Derby District Bull Terrier Club are running Stage 2 Bull Terrier Judging Seminar with KC Accredited Trainer Dr B Hill to be held at Kegworth Village Hall. Registration 10.30am. Start 11am till approx 4pm. Cost is £20 and includes handouts and refreshments. All candidates must have attended a NDDBTC Stage 1 Bull Terrier Judging Seminar. Booking will be accepted until 31 January 2011. Contact Secretary Mrs N Draper, Tel 01773 719426.
