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NEFRA AGM at Tingley
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March 21st
NEFRA Working Test near Wetherby
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March 27th
NEFRA Open Show at Woodford
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May 9th
More obedience news
Congratulations to Jane Hedges won her first beginners obedience class with 'Lily' (Satinbaze Water Lily) last Sunday. This was at the at the 'GSD (Alsatian) Club of the UK' Open Obedience Show.
As Jane and Lily also won a second prize in the pre-beginners class she has earned the points to get obedience letters after her name... she is now Satinbaze Water Lily P-Beg Ex
AND... After a run-off Sally Collins and 'Summer' came fouth in the Novice class at the same show.
6-Mar-2010
Obedient flat-coat in Crufts Team!
Congratlations and good luck to Sally Collins and her dog 'Summer' (Rainesgift Summer Thyme At Steeplehouse J.W. ) who have been picked for the Midlands Team in the Crufts inter regional obedience competitions.
For further details follow this link to the obedienceUK website
1-Feb-2010
Ceilidh Cup
Now the working season is at an end it is the ideal time to tally up your points for the Ceilidh cup - click here for the points system. We will announce the winner at the AGM
1-Feb-2010
Schedule Published for Spring Working Test
This year's first working test is to be held on 27th March 2010 near Wetherby. The schedule is available for download now and entries can be made (click on 'Downloads' to the left).
22-Jan-2010
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of N.E.F.R.A. is to be held at 11.00 am on Sunday 21st March 2010 at MyPetStop, Topcliffe Close, Capitol Park, Tingley, WF3 1BU
Full details are on the following page...
21-Jan-2010
Lost just before Christmas
Two dogs dear to many people were lost just before Christmas, firstly Gill Smithermann lost her dog 'Jacob' (Sh Ch Benvellyn Nephrite Jade of Seaheart) through illness, he was 8 years old. Shortly after this, whilst on holiday on the Isle of Wight, Chris & Caroline Hewison tragically lost their 2 year old bitch 'Inca' (Casblaidd Little Linnet). She was lost suddenly when a car struck her.
Both dogs will be greatly missed.
31-Dec-2009
Friends Reunited
Lorraine Cross was recently reunited with her dog 'Castra' after a year apart. Lorraine is still on crutches and unable to drive following a horrible 10 months in hospital. Castra has recently been staying with Jenny Donnelly but is now at home.
Lorraine has employed a dog walker but is grateful for any canine and human visitors.
18-Dec-2009
NEFRA Championship Show Report
Critiques from both judges have now been published: dogs bitches
8-Dec-2009
Championship Show Photos
Further photos have been added - courtesy of Keith Aldred - go to Event Photos
7-Dec-2009
Working Retriever Qualifications
New pages have been added to the website describing the N.E.F.R.A. Novice and Intermediate Working Retriever Qualifications starting again in 2010 - please contact Denise Jury if you are interested
3-Dec-2009
Looking forward to 2010
We would like to know if any members would be interested in entering their dogs for non-competitive Working Retriever tests in 2010 (both for dummy work and on game) - please contact Denise Jury
If you want to be added to the working email list so we can keep you posted with the latest training events please email your name to chris_hewison@yahoo.co.uk
25-Nov 2009
Articles are now being taken for the next 'Wagging Tails'
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