I have had loads of news this week, so here goes.
First of all I am sure you would like to join me in wishing
our Secretary Chris Attwood a Happy Birthday, on Wednesday 1st July she will be celebrating the big 60 one.
I have
received an e-mail from Peter Rochford asking me to pass on his and Gary’s thanks to all of you who phoned and kindly
sent cards while Gary was in hospital, it was touch and go for a few days and Gary’s family was advised to come
over from Dublin, While this was going on Peter had to put the dogs in kennels, as it was not fair on them Marion Kong kindly
offered to pick up Tessie & Biddy who took them to Chris Attwood in Lincolnshire , then Judith Carruthers came from
Carlisle to Lincolnshire to pick up Biddy in Peter’s words” it just shows that when you need help what a
great group of people the Irish Water Spaniel guys are” Gary is hoping to be well enough to go with Peter to Kitebrook.
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I have had an e-mail from Connie Philipsen, in Denmark regarding The World Dog Show which takes place on the 24-27th
June 2010 in MCH Messecenter Herning and Specialty Spaniels Show 2010 on the 25 June in Stockholm
See links www.dansk- kennel-klub.dk & www.spanielklub.dk
“I have toyed with the idea of, how exciting it would be that all IWS owners could get together and stay
overnight somewhere not far away from Herning and Stoholm and we then would have the time and opportunity to exchange ideas,
experiences and so on.
I have succeeded finding such a place where that it possible. It is a big house with room enough
for 54 persons with dogs. It is situated 20Km from Herning and 30KM from Stoholm. It is arranged with eight persons bunks
per room and it is in the country side with open fields and forest, enough space to let the dogs run freely in wonderful surroundings.
We must be 30 persons on average all days to keep the price cheap and anyway far lower that the hotel prices. More
people-lower price.
If you travel with owners of other breeds, they are welcome as well as long there is enough
room.
I have been in contact with people who can cook for us morning and night for a reasonable price.
On Saturday
I thought we could have an unofficial IWS show, and now that we are people from around the world gathered in one place a Health
Seminar to discuss the problems we find in our breed. If any of you are burning up with ideas then let me know, inspirations
are always welcome.
I haven’t obtained assistance from outside, as all this is on private initiative and
I will not earn anything from this I hope that many of you will find it a good idea that we can spend these days together
in wonderful surroundings.
I have to collect a fee from you as soon as you have told if you are coming and for
how many days you will want to stay because I am liable for half the rent as soon as I have confirmed that we are coming.
I will have the house from Wednesday the 23rd of June and until Monday the 28th of June.
Please report back to
my friend who is helping me with this via e-mail on calsa43@gmail.com asap
Best wishes Connie Hurup Philipsen,
Kennel Famous Crown Denmark.
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News from Ant Andrews at the recent Three Counties Championship Show
Antdela Oleander (Ollie) was best ACNSC under Diane Spavin and was short listed in the Group where the judge was Andrew Brace.
At the Cheshire Agricultural Show last Wednesday Mr Bennet judged IWS and Ollie was Best of Breed and went on
to win the Gundog Group under Meg Purnell-Carpenter. Fynder Sea Biscuit of Glenderry owned by Vickie Norman-Massa was RBOB
and Doonbeg Heart and Soul at Pharisis owned by Sandra & David Rawlinson was BP.
Today was Gundog Day at Blackpool
Championship Show, IWS were judged by Mrs V Foss, she had an entry of 20 with 4 absent on the day. The Dog CC was won by
Foulby Fireworks owned by Angela Williams, David Craig and Penny Williams, RDCC, Fynder Sea Biscuit of Glebderry owned by
Vickie Norman-Massa. Bitch CC and Best of Breed was Sh Ch Foulby Fired Up owned by Judith Carruthers, RBCC Foulby
Fire Opal, owned by Angela Williams, David Craig & Penny Willoughby and Best Puppy was Foulby Fire before the Storm also
owned by Angela, David & Penny.
Keep the news coming
Jean
01494783599/07941830666
E-mail
jean.gomm@ntlworld.com
