Vickie Norman Massa and Sea Biscuit of Glenderry had a a very successful weekend last week, at Ashbourne Open Show
Sea Biscuit was Best of Breed under Sheila Appleby, Gundog Group 1 under Lyn Hunter and Reserve Best in Show under Sue Rose.
The following day at Alfreton & District Canine Society he was again Best of Breed under Judith Carruthers (Stanegate)
and Gundog Group 4 under Josie Pretty, Congratulatons.
I had the following e-mail from Eileen Hume this week:
” Jenroe Blarney (Hamish) d.o.b. 7th, August 1997 Zanfi Unspoken Words X Towbray Levity bred by Eileen Leach ,Hamish
was put to sleep just a week before his 12th birthday. Forget all about the rising sea level caused by global warming - it
is tears shed for a lovely dog. Although never really shown Hamish was a fantastic dog to own, live with and love. He was
an insulin dependant diabetic for the last few years but was so good at allowing us to take his blood glucose levels from
blood taken from his tail, it was not difficult to cope with this condition. Even when he developed stomach cancer in the
last month of his life we managed to keep his diabetes well under control. He is sadly missed by all the family including
the 3 cocker spaniels and 2 cats. We have been lucky to own both Hamish and his “aunt” Towbray Lollipop”
(Laura). It is sad also for Hilary Ladanowski as Hamish is the last of her line of water spaniels.” I am sure
you will join me in thinking of Eileen and Neil at this sad time.
This week-end is the Welsh Kennel Club Championship
Show, the IWS judge was Mrs F Marshall, unfortunately there were only 20 entries and and three of them were absent on the
day. Dog CC and Best of Breed was Foulby Fireworks owed by Angela Williams, David Craig and Penny Willoughby. Reserve Dog
CC was Foulby Firelight at Rossut owned by Pat Sutton, the Bitch CC was won by Antdela Arabella, owned by Ant Andrews, and
the Reserve Bitch CC was Holbain Capercaillie owned by Pauline and Stuart Furber, Best Puppy was Stanegate Step to Freedom
owned by Judith Carruthers.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date of the working event at Clumber Park has had to
be changed, it is now Sunday 4th October, and I will be sending a flyer with more information to all members at the end of
next week, when I came back from a few days holiday with my youngest Grandaughter
Still no news from Debbie Robinson
with the names of the dogs and owners who passed the KC Good Citizens awards at Kitebrook, as soon as I receive them I will
print them .
Keep the news coming.
Jean
01494783599/07941830666
E-mail jean.gomm@ntlworld.com
