Barton on Humber Gundog Club

Secretary: Mrs. S. Hewitt

Hawthorn Farm

Coskills

North Lincolnshire

DN38 6DL

Tel. 01652 680921

Mob. 07842 499489

5th July 2017

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

PLEASE READ ALL SHEETS OUR AGM 2018, TRIAL SCHEDULE 2017/2018 AND

RULES AND REGULATIONS ENCLOSED

The A.G.M.will be held on the Wednesday 28th March 2018 at Arties Mill, Castlethorpe, Near Brigg, North Lincolnshire. DN20 9LF. Time 7.30 pm. If any member wishes to attend would they please let the secretary know prior to the evening so that we know numbers arriving for catering and also so that you are able to check the venue has not been changed due to unforeseen circumstances.

AGENDA

Apologies
Minutes of the last AGM
Matters arising
Chairman’s report
Secretary’s report
Treasurer’s report
Election of Committee Members
Election of Officers
Honoraria
Any other business

The Secretary must receive motions for consideration at the meeting, in writing, before Wednesday 14th March 2018. Copies of last year’s AGM minutes and audited accounts will be circulated at the meeting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ

Membership –ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS SCHEDULE YOU MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER OUR TRIALS…… This is a polite reminder to ensure that your annual subscriptions of £10.00 are not still due. When subscriptions are coming in throughout the year it puts huge strain on officers to establish those eligible to be entered in our draws. As our data base is updated this season those who have not paid in full for 2017 will be deleted off our list and likewise will no longer receive information in our annual mail shot. ONLY FULLY PAID UP MEMBERS FOR 2017 WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR TRIALS. Can we ask that you check your bank statements and ensure that the correct amount is going from your bank as incorrect subscriptions will be classed as non members

Trials–The Club intends to put as much information regarding our Trialsfor 2017/2018 onto our web site as is possible and also via facebook.Results of the trial draws will be posted onto the web site within a day or so of them being done but if members wish to have a copy posted out to them please send a SAE A5 size with your applications and no draw results will be emailed. Application forms for Trials will be downloadable on our web site.

Return of trophies – Could all members who were successful in our winter trials last year please remember that trophies are required to be returned to the secretary by August 1st 2017 at the very latest. Please can members adhere to this date as ringing and chasing trophies is an extra task which takes time and is not necessary, many thanks.

SCHEDULES FOR BOHGC TRIALS 2017/2018

Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations ‘J’

STAKE 1: 2 DAY OPEN AV RETRIEVER TRIAL

On the 20TH AND 21ST SEPTEMBER 2017 AT ROTHWELL, LINCS

By kind permission of Mr G Holt

Steward of the Beat: Mr G Holt

Judges: R Beckerleg (A2812) S Tweedy (A144)

M Eayres (B2249) B Barker (B2456)

Meet: Blacksmiths Arms, LN7 6AZ Tel 01472 371300

Time: 08.15 meet 8.45 move off to trial ground for a 9.30 start

Entry Fee: £55.00

Prizes: 1st £55.00 2nd £40.00 3rd £25.00

Trophies to be awarded: 1st Monarch Shooting Supplies Bowl and Guns Choice Silver Sadie Trophy

Entries close: 28th August 2017

The draw will take place at the Secretaries house on the 30th August 2017 at 6.00pm

The results of the draw will be put on the clubs web site or if members wish to have a copy posted to them please send a sae with your application.

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STAKE 2: 14 DOG AV NOVICE RETRIEVER WALK-UP TRIAL

On 29TH SEPTEMBER 2017 AT WOLD FARM, WRAWBY, NORTH LINCS

By kind permission of J G WRIGHT AND SONS

Steward of the Beat Mr D Wright

Judges: N Rowson (A118) H Vilendal (A3077)

D Marx (NP3256) KEastwood (3710)

Meet: Wrawby, N Lincs

Time: 8.30 for a 9.30 start

Entry Fee: £40.00

Prizes: 1st £40 2nd £30.00 3rd £20.00

Trophies to be awarded: 1st The Brackenbell Cup and Guns Choice The Thornlands Trophy

Entries close: 28th August 2017

The draw will take place at the Secretaries house on the 30th August 2017 at 6.00pm

The results of the draw will be put on the clubs web site or if members wish to have a copy posted to them please send a sae with your application.

STAKE 3: 16 DOG AV SPANIEL TRIAL

On the 28TH OCTOBER 2017 AT STAYLEY BRIDGE

By kind permission of R BURCH

Steward of the Beat: Mr R Burch

Judges: G Smith (A3129) J Toone (NP 3547)

Meet: Brushes Farm, Stayley Bridge, Cheshire SK15 3QP

Time: 8.30 for a 9.30 start

Entry Fee: £30

Prizes: 1st £30 2nd £25 3rd £15

Trophy Awarded 1st BOHGC Trophy

Entries close: 9th October 2017

The draw will take place at the Secretaries house on the 10TH October 2017 at 6.00pm

The results of the draw will be put on the clubs web site or if members wish to have a copy posted to them please send a sae with your application.

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STAKE 4: 14 DOG AV NOVICE RETRIEVER TRIAL – DRIVEN

On 29th November 2017 at Elsham Estates, N Lincs

By kind permission of Mr N Rowson (Shoot Manager) and Syndicate

Steward of the beat: Mr N Rowson

Judges: G Lowe (A2696) B Rostrum (B2784)

C Jonsen ( NP3005) ) A Slingsby (NP3575)

Meet: Elsham Estates, Wrawby, N Lincs

Time: 8.30 for a 9.30 start

Entry Fee: £40.00

Prizes: 1st £40.00 2nd £30.00 3rd £20.00

Trophy Awarded: 1st Twigvalemoor Challenge Trophy

Entries Close:6th November 2017

The draw will take place at the Secretaries house on the 7th November 2017 at 6.00pm

The results of the draw will be put on the clubs web site or if members wish to have a copy posted to them please send a sae with your application.

STAKE 5: 16DOG AV NOVICE SPANIEL TRIAL

On 13TH December 2017 at Finningley Park, Doncaster

By kind permission of the Finningley Park Shoot Syndicate

Steward of the beat: L Delmar

Judges: D Anderson (A1937) B Faley (NP3519)

Meet: Finningley Park Shoot, Doncaster

Time: 8.30 for a 9.30 start

Entry Fee: £30.00

Prizes: 1st £30.00 2nd £25.00 3rd £15.00

Trophy Awarded: The Belveden Cup

Entries Close: 25th November 2017

The draw will take place at the Secretaries house on the 27th November 2017 at 6.00pm

The results of the draw will be put on the clubs web site or if members wish to have a copy posted to them please send a sae with your application.

ENTRIES AND PAYMENT: Cheques to be made out to Barton on Humber Gundog Club and sent to the Secretary along with your entries. PLEASE NOTE A SEPARATE CHEQUE FOR EACH DOG ENTRY IS REQUIRED.

Members please note if you require further assistance with directions please ring me however I will put information on how to get to each individual trial on the draw sheet. The club wishes all its members a good season and we hope to see some of you as the year progresses.

Sue Hewitt, Secretary, bohgc

RULES, REGULATIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

FOR BOHGC TRIALS

The Trials will be run under Kennel Club Rules and Field Trial Regulations.

Dogs entered at Kennel Club Licensed Field Trials must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B.

All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the competitor.

If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners, the right to compete in a Trial shall be decided by a draw.

Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club.

No modification may be made to the schedule after publication except by permission of the Kennel Club, followed by advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.

Judges at a Trial are prohibited from entering a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership.

In case of withdrawals regulation J7f applies at all times.

Substitutions of dogs will be allowed only if dog has required qualifications.

If paying by cheque a separate cheque for EACH ENTRY is required.

All trophies to be held for one year and engraved at the winner’s expense. Returning back to the club secretary is also the responsibility of the winner and the committee would stress we recommend a proof of postage receipt be purchased.

All entries and payments to The Secretary,BOHGC, Mrs. S. Hewitt, Hawthorn Farm, Coskills, North Lincolnshire. DN38 6DL Tel: 01652 680921 Mob: 07842 499489 Email:

WELFARE OF DOGS

A competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.

Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog. If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused.

DEFINITIONS OF STAKES

Open

A Stake in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion Stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such Stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel [except Spaniel (English Springer) and Spaniel (Cocker)]. It may be limited to a prescribed number of runners (J4 refers), in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J7.i. so that preference is given to previous performance.

All Aged

A Stake which is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds without restriction as to their age, but which may be restricted by any other conditions which may be determined by the society subject to the approval of the General Committee of the Kennel Club.

Novice

Retrievers, Spaniels and Breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve: A Stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open Stakes. Pointers and Setters: A Stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a First, Second or Third in Open Stakes or First or two Seconds in All Aged, Novice or Puppy Stakes prior to the close of entries.

Puppy.

A Stake which is confined to dogs under the age of two years at the scheduled date of the Stake.

The club also politely request that

……all competitors please adhere to a smart dress code and also if they have been put out of the trial that they stay if at all possible until the end to be part of the thankyou’s and prize giving. If a runner cannot help but leave they must come and tell the bohgc secretary at the trial and hand in their arm bands and again if possible thank the judges before walking from line.

…… all competitors, helpers, judges, and visitor’s to the trial please switch off their mobile phones once the trial is about to commence. Also that all dog waste be picked up and taken home please and not left at the venue of the trial.

……Videography and photography will only be permitted with the express permission of the Chief Steward and the host.

Sue Hewitt, secretary for BOHGC.