AGM - 12th October 2025

The AGM was held at Ryelands Field on Sunday 12th October 2025. The day began with damp in the lush grass and remarkably no wind, which is most unusual for the training field. Although there was no sun it wasn't cold and we had a good attendance.

Six different games were set up for our members to enjoy: Agility, gun dog scurry, find the toy, toy retrieves, fastest recall & recall over bales.

Best Sports Dog winners:

Carol McCullock & Artie - Find your own toy 
Sheila Smith & Forti - Agility
Steph Gordon & Lacey - Toy retrieves
John Simpson & Rafa- Gundog scurry
Steph Gordon & Lacey - Recall over bales
Claire Morris & Luna - Fastest recall

Best Good Citizen winners:

Anita Fields & Monty - Agility
Jane Wellsbury & Rupert - Fastest Recall
Jane Wellsbury & Rupert - Find your own toy 
Anita Fields & Monty - Toy retrieves
Ruth Walkden & Hazel - Gundog scurry
Lisa Draper & Buddy - Recall over bales

Best Puppy:

Kate Venables & Olive, who won Fastest Puppy Recall and Best Fun Retrieve.

Everyone was able to have three attempts at each game, rosettes were awarded to Best Puppy, Best Good Citizen Dog and Best Sports Dog in each section.

The short AGM followed with complimentary buffet lunch to finish. Many thanks to all who helped set up and take down the games, marquee & gazebos. We really couldn't do it without your help.

Awards:

KC Best Beginner: Fern & Rua
KC Most Improved: Ruth Walkden & Hazel

WT Best Beginning Dog: Ann Ferens with Betsie
WT Most Improved: Mary Valentine with 2 dogs!!

UKDS Best Beginner: Claire Morris & Luna
UKDS Most Improved: Bev Hassan & Lilly  
UKDS Best Achievement: Bev Hassan & Tilly

Jennings Memorial Trophy: Steph Gordon