N.E.F.R.A. In 4-Way match
In a Four-Way match against three other
local clubs the team succeeded in winning third prize overall and
would like to thank Pilling Moss Gundog Club for hosting the event.
N.E.F.R.A. are to host it in 2011 |
26-Apr-2010 |
A proud breeder
Two 'Maddistream' litter mates worked
to the prizes in the South-West area working test last weekend.
Proud breeder Gill Awty watched as her husband handled their puppy Jazz Purple Lake to 1st prize
and Caroline Hewison's puppy Tarn Indigo
Jack to 3rd. |
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Jackie Winder
The N.E.F.R.A. committee would like to pass on their deepest sympathy
to the family and friends of Jackie Winder who was a very active
member of the Association. Jackie's funeral was on the 28th April. |
20-Apr-2010 |
Open - D Heywood's Trioaks Mouse at Houndswood
Novice (2nd) - G Griffin's Eskwinds Chaffinch
Puppy - D Heywood's Houndswood Maple
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 Award
winners 2009 - 2010
President's Cup - to Irvine's Sh Ch Vbos
The Kentuckian
Ceilidh  Cup
- to Hewison's Casblaidd Little Archer
Inca Trophy - to Grayson's Clocktower
Damsons Rosa of Blakanis AW(G) |
23-Mar-2010 |
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 |
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 |
Show Certificate of Merit & BIS for
Keeper.
Congratulations to Serena and Roy Green. Their dog Hertarns
Dr Pepper had a memorable day at Merseyside Gundog Open Show,
winning BOB which gave him his final point for his Sh CM. Keeper
then went by winning AV Veteran and BIS!
What is a Show Certificate of Merit? Read about
it on the Kennel
Club Website. |
19-Nov-2009 |
Well done Annie & Blazer!
Ann Kilminster takes Best In Show with Sh
Ch Withybed Blue Jeans at the Gundog Breeds of Scotland today. |
14-Nov-2009 |
Jet takes Best In Show at NEFRA's Championship
Show
Well done to Jim Irvine and Jet for Best In Show - full results
are now on the website. |
1-Nov-2009 |
 Tied
up in knots forever... by flatcoats!
Dom Salt and Mel Culver (Kennels Levelmoor and Wetnoses) were
married last Friday.
Congratulations to you both
Photo by Gill Smitherman |
19-Oct-2009 |
Northern success at the first Joint Flatcoated
Retriever Clubs' championship show
 Scotsman
Jim Irvine shows Sh Ch Vbos the Kentuckian
and wins Best In Show and
Lyn Walker from York handles Sh Ch Contar Celtic Myth of
Gloi ShCM winning her 5th CC and Best Opposite Sex.
Also pictured here is Ann Kilminster (awarded reserve Best In
Show with ShCh Withybed Blue Jeans) |
18-Oct-2009 |
 Pictured
here are Best Puppy Montegrino Mystic Meg,
Best Veteran in Show Heathlymn Tirran
of Cleovine and Best Liver Harvest
Moon of Casblaidd.
Further results are now posted on the Flatcoated Retriever Society's
website here. |
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Loss of N.E.F.R.A.'s Patron
We are sorry to report the recent passing of Lady Sylvia Crathorne,
N.E.F.R.A.'s Patron, after a brave battle against cancer. A memorial
service was held at York Minster on October 15. Read
her obituary in the Yorkshire Post here. |
11-Oct-2009 |
N.E.F.R.A.'s Cold Game Training Day was
fun!
Many thanks to Philip and Elaine Whittaker (Falconcliffe) for
their hospitality in Derbyshire where we had a full day's training
and a superb stew! The training day finished with an informal test
which was won by Caroline Hewison handling her 6 month- young puppy
Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd. |
11-Oct-2009 |
Is there no stopping Maisie?
Maisie wins another Best of Breed and Group 3 - this time at South
Wales Kennel Association. Well done again to Gill Smitherman. Read
more about the Seaheart kennel by following this
link... |
9-Oct-2009 |
 Congratulations
to Keith Aldred with 'Frankie'
Keith won second prize in the Sporting Irish Water Spaniel AV
Retriever working test with his novice dog 'Frankie' (Eskwinds
Chloe's Boy) a wonderful achievement for both dog and handler
- well done! |
6-Oct-2009 |
N.E.F.R.A.'s September Working Test -
report, results and photos published
Working flat-coats showed off their skills at Barlow near Chesterfield
recently.
Results, photos
and a report by
competitor, Gill Awty have now been added to the website |
22-Sep-2009 |
Congratulations to Lyn Walker and Larry
Roberts from York
Contar Celtic Myth of Gloi ShCM gained
her third CC at Darlington championship show under judge Mrs F Somerfield
making her up to a Show Champion.
And more Darlington awards!
Another Group Veteran Award (Group 4) for Gill Smitherman's Jacob
(Sh Ch Benvellyn Nephrite Jade of Seaheart)
- well done! |
20-Sep-2009 |
N.E.F.R.A. thanks members for helping
at the Midland Game Fair.
The breed stand in the gundog pavillion was hosted by Chris &
Caroline Hewison and Steve and Kate Jubb where many visitors learnt
about the breed and had a chance to meet their dogs.
Photo now added to the
website |
20-Sep-2009 |
 June
& Koko victorious in Midlands Novice Working Test
June Brocklesby from Wakefield handled her 4 year old liver bitch
Jewel of Rourki from Brockslot to win
first prize in a field of 33 dogs at Wishaw. Well done June and
good luck in your open tests. |
6-Sept-2009 |
 N.E.F.R.A.
Members in successful team display at Hope Show, Derbyshire on Bank
Holiday Monday
Eight N.E.F.R.A. members put their dogs through their paces at
the annual Hope Show organised by U.R.C. (North Midland Area). Our
'Team Black Flatcoats' won 4th and Livers were 6th. Photos are now
on the event photos page. |
3-Sep-2009 |
 Gundog
Training Day at Hesketh Bank
The recent training day in Lancashire was a great success. N.E.F.R.A.
wishes to thank all the volunteers that helped on the day. Photos
are now on the event photos
page. |
23-Aug-2009 |
 N.E.F.R.A.
congratulates Gill Smitherman
Gill had a fantastic day at the United Retriever Club championship
show this week winning not only Best In Show with 'Maisie' (Ch
Levelmoor Lanosa of Seaheart) but also winning Best Veteran
in show with 'Jacob'. A terrific boost for the breed! |
14-Aug-2009 |
 N.E.F.R.A.
members help run gundog events at the CLA Game Fair
The CLA thanked N.E.F.R.A. members for helping run their gundog
events at the recent game fair. Special thanks go to Cherry Wood
for her organisation at this event. Read
Cherry's report here |
12-Aug-2009 |
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