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I would like to order ………….tickets at £15 each, for the seminar on 2nd November 2014 at Stoneleigh Village hall, near Warwick and Are proud to announce their enclose my payment in the sum of £……………………………

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……………………………………………………………………………….. The event you will not want to miss!!

nd ……………………………………………………………………………….. Sunday 2 November 2014 at Stoneleigh

Phone number……………..………e mail………………………………... Village Hall, near Warwick. CV8 3DD

Signed………………………………..dated………………………………. Open to all canine enthusiasts.

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I would like the vegetarian alternative lunch YES/NO

Payment please to: Gina Bowers, Meadowcroft, The Belt Road, Tickets including lunch, all refreshments and a welcome pack are Gainsborough DN21 1 QA only £15 CHEQUE TO BE PAYABLE TO ” UNITED SPANIEL ASSOCIATION” not the secretary.

Tickets and directions will be sent by return. We recommend that you arrive in good time for coffee as we will start promptly at 10.00am.

Sponsoring the Pilgrim Bandits servicemen’s charity. Our programme for the day is as follows: The United Spaniel Association is pleased to welcome everyone to our seminars – not just sporting spaniel enthusiasts. For those who have been before,- we hope 9.30 Arrival, registration and coffee. to see you again, and for those who are thinking of attending for the first time – you are assured of a warm welcome and an interesting day in good company. 10.00 Welcome by the President of United Spaniel Association Following the success of our seminar a couple of years ago when the breed standards of the eight sporting spaniels was presented, we believed that a Followed by:- discussion on the characteristics that make each breed different would be of What makes an Irish Water Spaniel ? – Pepi Barrington interest to everyone. Last year we covered the Cocker and American Cocker Not just the IWS spaniel breed standard, but the breeds so we are delighted to continue this time with Irish Water and Sussex characteristics and traits that are unique to the breed. Spaniels. Both our speakers are well known in their respective breeds. Ian Layfield, our chairman, will give a talk based on recollections and information 10.45 What makes a Sussex Spaniel ? - Sallie Leslie from Peggy Grayson who is well known for her extensive knowledge of the history of sporting spaniels. The talk will be accompanied by photographs.

11.30 Coffee and Cookies First Aid is a topic which is often asked for and we hope this talk will provide some interesting and useful hints on what to do when problems arise either before going 11.45 The History and Development of our Sporting Spaniels. to the vet or to deal with minor problems more confidently yourself. Reflections courtesy of Peggy Grayson and presented by Ian Last year we were pleased to welcome Terry Arnett of West Midlands Police Dog Layfield. Training Centre and by popular demand he returns this year to give a more detailed insight into their world. The force have several breeds of dog and train for 12.45 Lunch. differing aspects of police work, from searching for fugitives, to drugs detection. During the lunch break there will be a raffle with proceeds going to His talk will include a demonstration on how the dogs are trained and work. the Pilgrim Bandits servicemens’ charity. The Pilgrim Bandits became a charity in 2010. Its aim is to provide physical and mental challenges for amputee and injured servicemen from all sections of the 1.45 approx First Aid for your Dog – hints and tips on what to do forces, police, ambulance and fire services. Their motto is” helping our injured in an emergency. forces to go a little further”. More information is available on their website www.pilgrimbandits.org. We are proud to support this charity and all proceeds from Followed by: our raffle will go to them. Working Police Dogs – a talk and demonstration by Terry Arnett of West Midlands Police Dog Training School. This will cover rearing, Refreshments are available throughout the day but if anyone has particular dietary selection and the types of skills which the dogs achieve. needs, please indicate this when completing the application. A hot meal or vegetarian alternative will be available.

Terry will also give a short presentation on the work of the Pilgrim Please make your cheques payable to “ The United Spaniel Association” and Bandits charity. not to the secretary. There will be a break for tea and cake during the afternoon session. If you need further information please contact the secretary as follows: Mrs Gina Bowers. Meadowcroft. The Belt Road, Gainsborough DN21 1QA. 01427 811405 [email protected] 4.00 (approx) Thank you – by the Chairman - Ian Layfield The venue is: The Village Hall, Birmingham Road, Stoneleigh, near Warwick. CV8 There will be time for questions after each speaker. 3DD