Results 2025

Working Test, Match, and other results for 2025 are listed here. Score cards are sometimes available as Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Please click on any ‘Scores’ links below to open the chosen file in a new window.

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The results and rosettes awarded are colour coordinated as follows:

1st place: RED
2nd place: BLUE
3rd place: YELLOW
4th place: GREEN
Certificates of Merit can also be awarded.

PTA working test results will always be published as soon as possible.

2025 Working Test Results and Match scores – Reverse chronological order

Open and Novice Working Tests for A.V Retrievers – Sunday 18th May 2025 – Betley

“A fabulous day was had by all at our 4th test of the season yesterday. Thanks very much to Mandy Berrisford for her kind permission of allowing us to hold our tests on her superb Gundog Training facility at Red Hall Farm near Betley, Crewe.

The weather was fabulous and we enjoyed brilliant sunshine for most of the day. Our Training Co-Ordinator, Gary Collier, set the challenging, well thought out tests and spent the day walking round the tests, ensuring that everything was going smoothly. Thanks Gary , you always do an amazing job.

Our other Chief Steward was Andy Hall who did a brilliant job with his welcoming speeches and the prize giving, at the end, which he delivered both eloquently and humorously Andy, you’ve got the job for ever more now. Well done.

Thank you very much to our fabulous sponsors “AK Gundog Accessories Ltd” – Adrian & Karen Blackledge, for providing our winners with dummy packs.

Our judges for the day, Sharon Kitson (B Panel), Scott Marland, Nicky Waddington and Matt Wilson, all did a marvellous job, and were friendly and encouraging. Thank you all very much.

Thanks very much to our dummy throwers, placers and Stewards who very much help make Pennine the great success that it is. We really couldn’t do it without you – Mark Palmer, Neil Whittaker, Kim Howlett, Mick Kay, Peter Thompson, Lee Ann Whittaker, Vicky Waterfield, Nigel McIlroy, Roz McIlroy, Tula Lowe, Louise Collier and Ruth Warner.

A special thanks to Peter & Christine Thompson (Treasurer) who both do such a lot for us, and also to our Chairman, Mark Palmer who (after dragging me out of bed at the crack of dawn) is always the first to arrive and puts all the signs and banners up and sorts the dummies out. Also Julie Hunter and Kim Howlett who are both worth their weight in Gold.

I must say that we have an amazing committee at Pennine – everyone pulls together, and they go above and beyond to make it work, and we have great camaraderie and banter along the way – followed by an obligatory, well deserved trip to the pub at the end.“

The results

Novice

1st – Vesna Kirby with Leadburn Éamon

2nd – Phil Brown with Rowpainter Katherina

3rd – Nicola Pipe with Connisbrook’s Eriskay of Calonbride

4th – James Handley with Thorsrock Minnie

Com – Neil Appleton with Teomabay Quinn of Applebriar

Com – Steve Burns with Tallamelie Bridesmaid at Jollybrow

Open

1st – Karis Bakewell with Lanlwyd Moretti

2nd – Ruth Warner with Cornstraw Snipe

3rd – Victoria Stanley with Minstead Reacher

Com – Neil Appleton with Abbeyfold Dandelion King of Applebriar

Com – Roz McIlroy with Westerkames Fargo

4 way match – Saturday 31st May 2025 – Pilling Moss hosting

Well done Team Pennine….

Scott Marland Puppy

Gary Collier Puppy

Franny Guatella Novice

Vicky Waterfield Novice

Henry Carter Open

Tula Lowe Open

Winning the 4 way match against Burns and Becks Gundog Club , Pilling Moss Gundog Club , and Lancashire and Merseyside Field Trial Society.

Hosted by Pilling Moss on fantastic challenging ground with some difficult retrieves, set by the judges and a team test that required all dogs together in line to finish off.

Thanks to all the judges and helpers that made the day possible!!!

We will be hosting next year let’s make it a good one! Gary Collier

Open Working Test for A.V Retrievers – Sunday 18th May 2025 – Graythwaite

“Pennine held their 3rd test of the season today on the Graythwaite Estate in Cumbria, by very kind permission of Matt Wilson of Westmorland Gundogs

It was an Open Walk Up for AV Retrievers and was run on FT lines. We couldn’t have asked for better weather – it was lovely sunshine with a nice gentle breeze. The ground and scenery is quite spectacular and it was an honour to run our dogs there.

First of all thanks so much to our judges, who gave up their day to judge our dogs – A Panel Keith Broomfield, Nigel Barton, Mark Palmer and Matt Wilson.

Thanks to Mike Nelson who was “Steward of the Beat” and ran the line for us.

Thanks to our Dummy throwers Andy Hall, Nigel McIlroy, Neil Whittaker and Kyle Warlow. Peter Thompson and Avril Marland for dummy carrying, and Lee-Ann Whittaker for dog stewarding.

Well done to Andy Hall who took on the role of “Chief Steward” for the first time, and did brilliantly – you’ve got the job Andy

Also thank you to all our committee members, especially Peter Thompson and Christine Thompson for always going above and beyond for the club.

Pennine is very kindly sponsored by Adrian & Karen Blackledge of “AK Gundog Accessories Ltd” and they provided the winner with a dummy pack. Thanks very much.

The result

1st Henry Carter with Greenbriar Hot Gossip

2nd Scott Marland with Jaycote Game Brook

3rd Roz McIlroy with Westerkames Fargo

4th Karis Bakewell with Llanwyd Moretti

Com Gary Collier with Goosetree Shooting Star

“Seeing as the weather was so hot, quite a few of us went to the pub afterwards (any excuse), which just nicely finished off a wonderful day”.

Karen Parkinson.

Puppy, Novice, Open Working Tests for A.V. Retrievers – Sunday 6th April 2024 – Southport

“The Pennine Training Area of the Northern Golden Retriever Association held Puppy, Novice and Open working tests at the beautiful Meols Hall Estate nr Southport.

Its a privilege to be able to hold events on such a fantastic venue and the club would like to thank our host Mr Nick Aubrey for his generosity.

The clubs main sponsor AK GUNDOG ACCESSORIES LTD provided packs of their excellent products for our winners. Thanks to Karen and Adrian for their continued support..

Our friendly, helpful and efficient judges were Dr Nicola Reynolds, Mrs Lisa Marson, Mr Peter Thompson, and Mrs Kim Dutton .

Our selfless helpers on the day that make it all possible Neil Whittaker, Lee-Ann Whittaker, Mark Palmer, Michael Nelson, Steve Burns, Cath Burns, Ves Kirby, Martin Quinn, Louise Ann Collier, Andy Hall, Nigel McIlroy.

Great advert for our club yesterday .

Stunning venue, loads of grounds, great location, loads of parking space, superb weather.

Diverse challenging but achievable tests. Friendly but efficient judges who were happy to judge and not take over the day.

Lots of willing helpers who selflessly gave up their time.

Well organised (hopefully) started on time finished on time, no major holdups despite 2 x 2 dog and 1 x 4 dog run offs.

Delicious food for judges and all helpers and nice gifts and trophies to keep.

Good number of entries for all classes.

The PTA committee works hard behind the scenes sourcing venues, contacting landowners, processing entries, collecting subs, printing cards ,setting tests, attending meetings, providing buffets, adding up scores, sorting trophies, providing grounds, storing equipment, organising merchandise, being available to help etc etc.

When people support the club with entries, winning our trophies, attending our training classes, progressing in the sport becoming a better more successful club in all aspects it makes it worthwhile for all your hardworking committee.

Well done to all involved yesterday participants and committee members if you are a member and not joining in you are missing out on some great events.

Our next event is a full day training at the fantastic Westmorland Gundogs ground near Newby Bridge on APRIL 20TH please contact Karen if you are attending to book a place!”

Gary Collier – Training Coordinator.

Puppy

1st CANILELLA GIARDA. Robbie Gilmour

2nd Berry Cottage Heron Harris. Nigel McIlroy

3rd Canilella Enzo. Adrian Blackledge

4th Greenbriar Midge of Latushall. Gill Carter

Novice

1st ROWPAINTER ORLANO. Clare Chadwick

2nd Rowpainter Jacquenetta. Vicky Waterfield

3rd Lockheed Lightning. Helen Steele

4th Gallowayrose Sue. Julie Hunter

Com Zandawns Heidy. Emma Tarlton

Open

1st Westerkames Fargo. Roz McIlroy

2nd Tideflow Endless Love. Steve Townsend

3rd Greenbriar Hot Gossip of Latushall. Henry Carter

4th Hawksgarth Black Magic. Michael Nelson

Com Minstead Reacher. Victoria Stanley

Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Novice, Veteran Working Tests for A.V. Retrievers – Sunday 16th March 2025 – Aston by Sutton

“The first test of the season was held today and was a great success for Pennine. The venue was Aston Hall nr Runcorn by kind permission of Andrew Talbot & Graham McPherson.

We couldn’t have picked a better day as the weather was perfect, lovely Blue skies and a bit of sunshine. Everyone was raring to go after it being such a seemingly long Winter, and due to great organisation by our Chief Steward, Gary Collier and the rest of our wonderful committee, the dogs were sent out on time, at 9.30am.

The judges had their work cut out but managed to get through 70 dogs and we can’t thank them enough for giving up their valuable time. So a big thank you to Phil Goulden, Chris Kettle, Roz Mcilroy and Mark Palmer.

Thanks also to our wonderful sponsors Adrian & Karen Blackledge at “AK Gundog Accessories Ltd” who provided winners with a dummy pack.

Clubs cannot run without helpers and they certainly come out in force for us, and we are so grateful. So thank you very much to Matt Wilson, Dan Wilson, Steve Burns, Nigel Mcilroy, Nicky Waddington, Kim Dutton, Daniel Forge, Neil Whittaker, Karis Bakewell, Peter Thompson, Cath Burns.

As always thank you to Christine Thompson for the fabulous food and for looking after base camp and to Julie Hunter and Kim Howlett for selling raffle tickets and generally helping out where needed.

Thanks also goes to Matt Wilson and Andy Hall for sorting out our lovely new merchandise with Andy taking the orders today – he’s our very own “Del Boy”.

The results

Puppy

1st – Scott Marland with Wharton Flash

2nd – Gill Carter with Greenbriar Midge of Latushall

3rd – Thomas Wright with Megfold Jupiter

4th – Caniella Enzo with Adrian Blackledge

Novice Dog/Novice Handler

1st – Ves Kirby with Leadburn Eamon

2nd – Tracy Langstreth with Mistique Miss

3rd – Stan Cooke with Kenxtwen Carnelian Charm

4th – Claire Holden with Marhystin Evangelina

Com – Louise Hooper with Mekoro Chasca

Com – Carly Lambert with Shork’s Jiggle

Novice

1st – Stan Cooke with Kenxtwen Carnelian Charm

2nd – Eleanor Healing – Thorsrock Bean

3rd – Barry Prescott – Beufort Bob

4th – Ves Kirby with Leadburn Eamon

Veteran

1st – Mick Kay with Eiderbay Forth of Kayteridge

2nd – Karen Parkinson with Torrisdale River

3rd – Martin Abbott with Cuckavalda Nin

Well done to all in the awards.

Our next event is a full training day at this very venue (Aston Hall) on the 29th of March. To book, please contact me (Karen Parkinson).

Ps – if anyone has any photos from today of actual “dogs” can you please send them to me and I will add to this post. Thanks

Karen.” Karen Parkinson