Results 2026
Working Test, Match, and other results for 2026 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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1st place: RED
2nd place: BLUE
3rd place: YELLOW
4th place: GREEN
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2026 Working Test Results and Match scores – Reverse chronological order
Puppy, NDNH, Novice & Veteran – 5th July 2026 held at Geoff Saints
“A very drizzly start to the day soon turned into the perfect weather, in which to hold our last test of the season at Geoff Saints Training Ground at Haighton, near Preston.
We were there by very kind permission of our wonderful host, Geoff Saint, who always goes above and beyond to accommodate our club, and we really appreciate it.
Thank you so much to our lovely Judges – Nigel Barton, Tula Lowe, Scott Marland and Lisa Marson who all judged very fairly and gave great feedback to the competitors, quite a few of which are only starting out on their Gundog journey.
We’d like to thank our fabulous sponsors, for today and all season, for providing our winners with an array of gifts – AK Gundog Accessories, Salubrious Dog Food with Neil Appleton (Applebriar Gundogs), Mandy Berrisford of Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Facility and Ariat with distributors Malmo Guns. Thank you also to John & Nina Halsted for sponsoring our Novice Dog/Novice Handler event – the award winners each received a HGA Rosette with the winner receiving a months free membership to the “Halsted Gundog Academy”.
Once again our army of helpers came out to support us by throwing, placing and stewarding, and we can’t thank you all enough, as we know it’s not easy to get help these days. In addition to our stalwart committee members, John Lupton, Laila Curtis-Noonan, Nigel McIlroy, Sadie Faulkner and Helen Steele (who also bakes exceedingly nice cakes).
We at Pennine firmly believe that the strength of a club is down to the strength of its committee members and speaking as “Club Secretary” I can’t stress enough how proud I am of our committee. Everyone pulls together, both at events and by much liaising behind the scenes on how we can improve, bouncing about ideas and our obligatory trips to a pub after the tests to discuss how the day has gone (any excuse ). This year has been a huge success, our events have run like clockwork and in the main our competitors have given great feedback on what enjoyable days out with us they’ve had, and how much they’ve enjoyed our well thought out tests, venues and training days. Of course you always get the odd moan (such is life) but our aim is to try and please the majority, and I think we’ve achieved that, so WELL DONE PENNINE COMMITTEE – hope you’re all ready for the big plans we have next year
Our Chief Steward, Andy Hall, as always, did a brilliant job and thanks also to Christine & Peter Thompson for everything they do and for bringing all the equipment to our events.
Committee members in attendance today, and who worked their socks off were – Mark Palmer, Andy Hall, Mick Kay, Gary Collier, Kim Howlett, Julie Hunter, Franny Guatella, Robbie Gilmore, Tracy Langstreth and Peter& Christine Thompson.
Pennine love to encourage new and young handlers to our sport, and yesterday we awarded a special “Young Handler” award to Max Thornton who competed in our NDNH category with his lovely dog Skye. Max is only 10 years old, handled like a pro and achieved a very creditable 70/80 points. Well done Max, we hope to see you at our tests next year
Thank you to all who brought food yesterday. We hope that our buffet was enjoyed by everyone.
Also, thank you so much to our parent club – The Northern Golden Retriever Association (NGRA) who support us in everything we do.
The results
PUPPY 6-12 months
1. Affetstile Scout and Amy Collier
2. Affetstile Echos Promise and Mick Kay
PUPPY UP TO 18 Months
1. Winter Hill Vagabond and Gary Collier
2. Minerskiln Athena and Helen Steel
(run off for 1st place)
3. Cardueae Pine and Roz McIlroy
4. Mike Nelson and Marstonmoor Pochard
Com – Afftetstile Echos Promise and Mick Kay
NDNH
1. Winbeck Mumbley and Jon Speller
2. Rosschalls Bach of Beb and Ian Ross Challinor
3. Duke Jamie and Colin Smith
Special Young Handler award to Max Thornton and Laggengill Hebe
VETERAN
1. Braitoft Esthwaite and Sandra Braithwaite
2. Hawksgarth Maddison and Gary Collier
NOVICE
1. Tarncrags Heather and Denise Dent
2. Jobeshill Quinta Do Noval at Casheath and Charlotte Brailsford
3. Etomanni Dakota and Beth Roger’s
Well done to all
The next major event for Pennine is at the “Chatsworth Country Fair” in September, when our 3 team members will be defending their winners trophy, in the Interclub Team Challenge, from last year. Should any of our club members be at the fair, please come and say hello. You will usually find us sat on “Gundog Hill”. It’s a fabulous, fun filled, 2 day event which is very well organised by our great friends, and Pennine/NGRA members, Steve & Cath Burns and is one not to be missed if you like watching fab dog work and buying lots of Gundog gear in the show itself.
We will also be organising some training days when our batteries are recharged, so keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for dates and venues.
Phew! That was a long one
Thanks”
Karen Parkinson
Novice and Open Working Tests – 14 June 2026 held at Hy Fly
“Yesterday saw our 4th test of the season at Hy Fly, Lancashire, and the sun came out for us – infact, it was a bit too hot at times, but due to the constant rain lately, I don’t think we can moan too much about that.
We were there by very kind permission of The Holden Family. Thank you so much to Claire Holden and Trevor Holden who on Saturday morning also showed Mark Palmer, Andy Hall, Peter Thompson and Neil Whittaker around the ground, enabling them to set the well thought out tests, for the day after. Thank you guys.
Thanks very much to our fab judges who kindly gave up their day, Barry Cooper (A panel), Mick Kay, Peter Thompson and Steve Townsend. Hope you all enjoyed it.
As usual our wonderful committee turned out in force to help make the day run as smoothly as possible – Gary Collier, Mark Palmer, Kim Howlett, Leeanne Whitaker, Tracy Langstreth, Neil Whittaker, Julie Hunter, Franny Guatella, Robbie Gilmour, Laura Cooke and our Cheif Steward extraordinaire, Andy Hall. Also Christine Thompson for all she does.
Thanks also to everyone else who threw, placed dummies and stewarded for us as we couldn’t do it without you – Lisa Marson, Claire Holden, Georgie Holden, Steve Burns, Scott Marland, Louise Collier and Elaine Curran (aka Lady Bickerstaff lol). All of our helpers recieved either a bottle of wine or a dummy.
Last but certainly not least, thank you very much to our amazing sponsors, AK Gundog Accessories, Salubrious Dog Food with Neil Appleton Applebriar Gundogs, Mandy Berrisford of Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground and Ariat with distributor Malmo Guns who will provide the 1st place winners with a pair of Wellingtons.
The Results
Novice
1st – Franny Guatella and Canilella Bella
2nd – Jez Harris and Merakibea Cobra
3rd – Franny Guatella and Kentwone Lady Rosemary of Canilella
4th – Julie Hunter and Gallowayrose Sue
Com – Mike McGuirk and Brocklebank Bruschetta
Open
1st – Keith Broomfield and FtCh Goldieslie Meadow Platt of Ticefield
2nd – Barry Prescott and Beufort Bob
3rd – Julie Hunter and Smities Annie
4th – Gary Collier and Kayteridge Tusk (after a run off)
Com – Jaycote Game Brook and Scott Marland
Com – Jez Harris and Merakibea Cobra
Thanks very much to all who entered and well done to all in the awards.
Our next and final test of 2026 is on the 5th of July at Geoff Saints Training Ground near Preston and is:-
Puppy
NDNH
Novice
Veteran
Entries via the FTMS or paper entries to me.”
Karen Parkinson
Puppy, Novice and Open Working Tests – 16th May 2026 held at Red Hall Farm
“We travelled to Staffordshire yesterday to hold our 3rd working test of the season. The venue was the fabulous Red Hall Farm at Betley, by very kind permission of Mandy Berrisford.
The weather was a mixture of freezing cold and sunshine, but in the main the rain held off until after we’d finished.
The dogs were tested on water, blinds, marks and two dog walked ups over woodland, ponds, ploughed fields and meadow, and we saw some fabulous dog work.
As always, thanks to our wonderful committee who all pulled together to make the day run like clockwork – Mark Palmer, Gary Collier, Peter Thompson, Mick Kay, Julie Hunter, Andy Hall, Christine Thompson, Kim Howlett, Laura Cooke, Lee-Ann & Neil Whittaker, Franny Guatella, Tracy Langstreth and Robbie Gilmour.
Chief Steward was Andy Hall who does such an amazing job, bringing humour with clear instructions to competitors. He also runs around like the proverbial “Blue arsed Fly” all day, making sure things are running smoothly. Thanks Andy, we all really appreciate you.
Thank you to our judges who all did a fab job – Wayne Skett (A Panel), Gary Collier, Mark Palmer and Karen Parkinson.
We have amazing sponsors and our winners went home with an armful of gifts. Thank you so much to AK Gundog Accessories Ltd, Salubrious Dog foods via Neil Appleton Applebriar Gundogs, Ariat with Local distributor Malmo Guns and Mandy Berrisford of Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground.
We couldn’t hold our events without our “village” of helpers who throw dummies and place blinds. So big thanks along with our gratitude goes to Nicky Waddington, Ves Kirby, Roz Mcilroy, Nigel McIlroy, Louise Collier, James Handley, Mandy Berrisford and Mitch Bates. If I’ve missed anyone please let me know. We always like to give our helpers a gift of appreciation, and they chose between a dummy and a bottle of wine.
Our next event is a full training day (puppy, novice & open) at Red Hall Farm on the 31st of May. I will put a separate post on in a few days so that people can book on.”
The result
Puppy
1st – Llangynidr Lloyd George of Severncrest and Carla Gibson
2nd – Cardueae Pine and Roz McIlroy
Novice
1st – Creccamarsh Hunter of Severncrest and Carla Gibson
2nd – Kentwone Weckewerk and Victoria Waterfield
3rd – Tallamelie Bridesmaid at Jollybrow and Steve Burns
4th – Townsgarth Glory Chaser and Mitch Bates
Com – Canilella Giarda and Robbie Gilmour
Com – Winbeck Private Meekly and Mitch Bates
Open
1st – Wharton Flash and Scott Marland
2nd – Astraglen Quiana of Borangora and Nicky Waddington
3rd – Alltfraith Crystal and Kim Dutton
4th – Mistique Miss and Tracy Langstreth
Com – Marhystin Robbins and Roz McIlroy.
“Very well done to all in the awards.
Our next test is at Hy Fly, Out Rawcliffe, Lancs on the 14th of June. Novice and Open tests, and entry is via the FTMS or paper entry and cheque to myself.
Thanks to all involved for such a great day
The committee, and a few competitors, all went to a nearby pub afterwards for a well earned drink (or two)”
Karen Parkinson
Four Way Match Sunday 3rd May 2026 – Lazonby – Pennine Hosting
“What a fabulous day we had at the annual 4 way match up in Lazonby, Cumbria. I’m not sure how long it’s been running, but for people that don’t know, it’s a test between 4 clubs – Burns & Becks, Lancs & Merseyside, Pennine Training Area and Pilling Moss. There are 6 dogs per team – 2 puppies, 2 novice and 2 open and they all compete in 4 tests in their categories, followed by a team test, if time allows. Time did allow, and each team chose 1 puppy, 1 novice and 1 open. The pups had a mark, the novice a longer mark and the open, a long blind.
The weather started off quite wet but by the time we started it was fine, and remained fine for the duration no waterproofs required.
The day went like clockwork and I would personally like to thank our committee members who worked very hard to ensure that it did – Mark Palmer, Gary Collier, Mick Kay, Andy Hall, Kim Howlett , Lee-Ann & Neil Whittaker, Julie Hunter, Tracy Langstreth, Franny Guatella, Laura Cooke and Robbie Gilmour – sit down Christine Thompson but I bought them a drink in the pub afterwards and spent the budget.
We would like to thank the following judges:- Mark Palmer (Pennine), Polly Dunckley (Burns & Becks), Lisa Marson (Lancs & Mersey) and Mike Nelson (Pilling Moss) and the helpers that they brought with them.
Also big thanks goes out to The Lazonby Estate by kind permission of Nick Aubrey who arranged for us to be there. It’s a fabulous ground.
Thanks to our wonderful team for representing the club – Laila Curtis-Noonan & Steve Burns (puppy), Franny Guatella & Robbie Gilmour (novice) and Gary Collier & Scott Marland (open)
Unfortunately Pennine didn’t managed to retain the shield this year but huge congratulations go out to Pilling Moss, whose dogs ran extremely well. The camaraderie between the teams was great and I hope that everyone enjoyed the buffet that we put on. Thank you very much to Laila Curtis-Noonan who made the most amazing “Pennine Cake” and thanks also to Julie Flewitt and Gill Carter for baking lovely cakes for us
Next years 4 Way Match will be hosted by Burns & Becks.”
Karen Parkinson
The results
1st – Pilling Moss
2nd – Lancs & Merseyside
3rd – Pennine
4th – Burns & Becks
Top Puppy – Henry Carter
Top Novice – Rob Watson
Top Open – Caroline Wainwright
Puppy, Novice, Open Working Tests for A.V. Retrievers – Sunday 19th April 2026 – Southport
“After quite a cold start this morning, the sun came out and it ended up being a lovely warm day at our second test of the season at Meols Hall in Churchtown, Southport.
The tests were very challenging but doable, in woodland, meadow, Reed’s and ditches.
We were there by very kind permission of Mr Nick Aubrey.
Thank you so much to our judges Neil Appleton (A Panel), Gary Collier, Steve Burns and Roz McIlroy who all did a fabulous job and gave up their valuable time to judge our dogs.
Thanks to Andy Hall our Chief Steward extraordinaire, who is the absolute best
Also thank you to our generous sponsors – AK Gundog Accessories Ltd, Salubrious Dog Feeds (courtesy of Neil Appleton of Applebriar Gundogs), Ariat with Local Distributor Malmo Guns and Mandy Berrisford of Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground. Our winners went away with plenty of gifts – dummies, bags of dog food, water bottles, keepsake trophies, rosettes and vouchers in novice and open for 1/2 days use of Red Hall Farm which would normally cost £50.
The committee and helpers did a wonderful job and all pulled together to make this a successful event. Thanks to Peter & Christine Thompson, Mark Palmer, Julie Hunter, Lee-Ann Whittaker, Mick Kay, Kim Howlett, Neil Whittaker, Tracy Langstreth, Robbie Gilmour, Laura Cooke, Nigel McIlroy,Laila Curtis-Noonan, Louise Collier, Mike Nelson, Ves Kirby, Caitlin Poppy Philp, Laila Rhodes and Paula Mayo. We really appreciate all your help and couldn’t do it without you.”
The results
Puppy
1st – Greenbriar Magdalen of Latushall and Henry Carter
2nd – Ravenstag’s Javan of Brackenbound and Laila Curtis-Noonan
Novice
1st – Wharton Flash and Scott Marland
2nd – Galloway Rose Sue and Julie Hunter
3rd – Thorsrock Minnie and James Handley
4th – Kentwone Weckewerk and Victoria Waterfield
Open
1st – Smities Annie and Julie Hunter
2nd – Mikamores Fahrenheit and Louise Munchaus Adsboel
3rd – Jaycote Game Brooke and Scott Marland
4th – Allmikamores Glorious Day and Louise Munchaus Adsboel
COM – Greenbriar Hot Gossip of Latushall and Henry Carter
“Thanks to all who attended today and for your raffle prize donations
Our next event is a puppy, novice and open test at Red Hall Farm near Crewe on the 16th of May, and entries are via the FTMS”
Karen Parkinson
“Well, what can I say about Pennines first test of the season at Aston Hall near Runcorn? Other than it ran like clockwork and was such a fabulous well organised day.
The weather was perfect and it stayed sunny all day, with no sign of the rain that had been forecast earlier in the week.
Thank you to Andrew Talbot and Graham McPherson for allowing us to use this fab venue, which is a mixture of woodlands and meadow.
Our Chief Steward was committee member Andy Hall who did a brilliant job welcoming over 70 handlers with their dogs,to take part in our Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Novice and Veteran tests. Andy, you are a star.
Thank you to our judges Scott Marland, Mick Kay, Mark Palmer and Peter Thompson who set well thought out, achievable tests.
Thanks also to our sponsors – AK Gundog Accessories Ltd, Ariat with local distributor Malmo Guns and Mandy Berrisford of Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground who provided gifts for our winners who also recieved certificates, keepsake trophies and rosettes.
Tests cannot go ahead without helpers and we are so grateful and appreciative of the following people – Neil Whittaker, Lee-Ann Whittaker, Kim Howlett, Julie Hunter, Tracy Langstreth, Bob Flewitt, Julie Flewitt, Laila Curtis-Noonan, Kim Dutton, Elaine Curran, Ves Kirby, Roz McIlroy, Chris Kettle, Claire Sumner, Robbie Gilmour and Franny Guatella.
As ever, thank you so much to Christine & Peter Thompson for everything you both do for us. Thanks to everyone who attended our event today”. Karen Parkinson.
The Results
PUPPY
1st – Ruth Warner with Bellspaddle Mackenzie
2nd – Laila Rhodes with Emmanygan Douglas
3rd – Gary Collier with Emmanygan Bert
4th – Peter Parker with Minerskiln Andromeda
Com – Roz McIlroy with Carduea Pine
ND/NH
1st – Denise Dent with Tarncrags Heather
2nd – Dorothy Jenkinson with Threlbriar Maggie May
3rd – Karan Jones with Paytoehall Tilly
4th – Dennis Fenna with Tywysoges Llachar
NOVICE
1st – Caroline Wainwright with Threlbriar Daiquiri
2nd – Franny Guatella with Canilella Bella
3rd – Nicola Pipe with Connisbrook Eriskay of Calonbride
4th – James Handley with Thorsbrook Minnie
VETERAN
1st – Julie Hunter with Smities Annie
2nd – Karen Parkinson with Torrisdale River
3rd – Anne Crookes with Moscargrange Copper
4th – Martin Abbott with Cuckavalda Nin
