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Results 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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 \u2018Scores\u2019 links below to open the chosen file in a new window.<\/p>\n

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The results and rosettes awarded are colour coordinated as follows:<\/p>\n

1st place: RED
\n2nd place: BLUE
\n3rd place: YELLOW
\n4th place: GREEN
\nCertificates of Merit can also be awarded.<\/p>\n

PTA working test results will always be published as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

2026 Working Test Results and Match scores \u2013 Reverse chron<\/strong>ological order<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Puppy, NDNH, Novice & Veteran – 5th July 2026 held at Geoff Saints<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We\u2019d 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 \u201cHalsted Gundog Academy\u201d.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Once again our army of helpers came out to support us by throwing, placing and stewarding, and we can\u2019t thank you all enough, as we know it\u2019s 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).<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We at Pennine firmly believe that the strength of a club is down to the strength of its committee members and speaking as \u201cClub Secretary\u201d I can\u2019t 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\u2019ve had, and how much they\u2019ve 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\u2019ve achieved that, so WELL DONE PENNINE COMMITTEE – hope you\u2019re all ready for the big plans we have next year\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Pennine love to encourage new and young handlers to our sport, and yesterday we awarded a special \u201cYoung Handler\u201d 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\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you to all who brought food yesterday. We hope that our buffet was enjoyed by everyone.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Also, thank you so much to our parent club – The Northern Golden Retriever Association (NGRA) who support us in everything we do.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The results<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PUPPY 6-12 months<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Affetstile Scout and Amy Collier<\/div>\n
2. Affetstile Echos Promise and Mick Kay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PUPPY UP TO 18 Months<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Winter Hill Vagabond and Gary Collier<\/div>\n
2. Minerskiln Athena and Helen Steel<\/div>\n
(run off for 1st place)<\/div>\n
3. Cardueae Pine and Roz McIlroy<\/div>\n
4. Mike Nelson and Marstonmoor Pochard<\/div>\n
Com – Afftetstile Echos Promise and Mick Kay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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NDNH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Winbeck Mumbley and Jon Speller<\/div>\n
2. Rosschalls Bach of Beb and Ian Ross Challinor<\/div>\n
3. Duke Jamie and Colin Smith<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Special Young Handler award to Max Thornton and Laggengill Hebe<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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VETERAN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Braitoft Esthwaite and Sandra Braithwaite<\/div>\n
2. Hawksgarth Maddison and Gary Collier<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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NOVICE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Tarncrags Heather and Denise Dent<\/div>\n
2. Jobeshill Quinta Do Noval at Casheath and Charlotte Brailsford<\/div>\n
3. Etomanni Dakota and Beth Roger\u2019s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Well done to all\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The next major event for Pennine is at the \u201cChatsworth Country Fair\u201d 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 \u201cGundog Hill\u201d. It\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Phew! That was a long one<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Karen Parkinson<\/div>\n
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Novice and Open Working Tests – 14 June 2026 held at Hy Fly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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“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\u2019t think we can moan too much about that.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We were there by very kind permission of The Holden Family. Thank you so much to Claire Holden<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Trevor Holden who on Saturday morning also showed Mark Palmer, Andy Hall, Peter Thompson<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Neil Whittaker<\/span><\/span><\/span> around the ground, enabling them to set the well thought out tests, for the day after. Thank you guys.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks very much to our fab judges who kindly gave up their day, Barry Cooper<\/span><\/span><\/span> (A panel), Mick Kay<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Peter Thompson and Steve Townsend<\/span><\/span><\/span>. Hope you all enjoyed it.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As usual our wonderful committee turned out in force to help make the day run as smoothly as possible – Gary Collier<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Mark Palmer, Kim Howlett<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Leeanne Whitaker, Tracy Langstreth, Neil Whittaker, Julie Hunter, Franny Guatella<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Robbie Gilmour, Laura Cooke<\/span><\/span><\/span> and our Cheif Steward extraordinaire, Andy Hall<\/span><\/span><\/span>. Also Christine Thompson for all she does.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks also to everyone else who threw, placed dummies and stewarded for us as we couldn\u2019t do it without you – Lisa Marson<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Claire Holden, Georgie Holden, Steve Burns<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Scott Marland, Louise Collier and Elaine Curran<\/span><\/span><\/span> (aka Lady Bickerstaff lol). All of our helpers recieved either a bottle of wine or a dummy.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Last but certainly not least, thank you very much to our amazing sponsors, AK Gundog Accessories, Salubrious Dog Food with Neil Appleton Applebriar Gundogs<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Mandy Berrisford<\/span><\/span><\/span> 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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Results<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Novice<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Franny Guatella and Canilella Bella<\/div>\n
2nd – Jez Harris and Merakibea Cobra<\/div>\n
3rd – Franny Guatella and Kentwone Lady Rosemary of Canilella<\/div>\n
4th – Julie Hunter and Gallowayrose Sue<\/div>\n
Com – Mike McGuirk and Brocklebank Bruschetta<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Open<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Keith Broomfield and FtCh Goldieslie Meadow Platt of Ticefield<\/div>\n
2nd – Barry Prescott and Beufort Bob<\/div>\n
3rd – Julie Hunter and Smities Annie<\/div>\n
4th – Gary Collier and Kayteridge Tusk (after a run off)<\/div>\n
Com – Jaycote Game Brook and Scott Marland<\/div>\n
Com – Jez Harris and Merakibea Cobra<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks very much to all who entered and well done \u00a0to all in the awards.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our next and final test of 2026 is on the 5th of July at Geoff Saints Training Ground near Preston and is:-<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Veteran<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Entries via the FTMS or paper entries to me.”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Karen Parkinson<\/div>\n
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Puppy, Novice and Open Working Tests – 16th May 2026 held at Red Hall Farm<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
“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<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The weather was a mixture of freezing cold and sunshine, but in the main the rain held off until after we\u2019d finished.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As always, thanks to our wonderful committee who all pulled together to make the day run like clockwork – Mark P<\/span><\/span>a<\/span><\/span>lmer<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Gary Collier<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Peter Thompson<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Mick Kay<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Julie Hunter, Andy Hall<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Christine Thompson, Kim Howlett<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Laura Cooke<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Lee-Ann & Neil Whittaker<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Franny Guatella<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Tracy Langstreth and Robbie Gilmour.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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 \u201cBlue arsed Fly\u201d all day, making sure things are running smoothly. Thanks Andy, we all really appreciate you.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you to our judges who all did a fab job – Wayne Skett (A Panel), Gary Collier, Mark Palmer and Karen Parkinson<\/span><\/span><\/span>.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Ariat with Local distributor Malmo Guns and Mandy Berrisford of Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We couldn\u2019t hold our events without our \u201cvillage\u201d of helpers who throw dummies and place blinds. So big thanks along with our gratitude goes to Nicky Waddington<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Ves Kirby<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Roz Mcilroy<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Nigel McIlroy, Louise Collier, James Handley, Mandy Berrisford and Mitch Bates<\/span><\/span><\/span>. If I\u2019ve 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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The result<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Llangynidr Lloyd George of Severncrest and Carla Gibson<\/span><\/div>\n
2nd – Cardueae Pine and Roz McIlroy<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Novice<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Creccamarsh Hunter of Severncrest and Carla Gibson<\/span><\/div>\n
2nd – Kentwone Weckewerk and Victoria Waterfield<\/span><\/div>\n
3rd – Tallamelie Bridesmaid at Jollybrow and Steve Burns<\/span><\/div>\n
4th – Townsgarth Glory Chaser and Mitch Bates<\/span><\/div>\n
Com – Canilella Giarda and Robbie Gilmour<\/span><\/div>\n
Com – Winbeck Private Meekly and Mitch Bates<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Open<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Wharton Flash and Scott Marland<\/span><\/div>\n
2nd – Astraglen Quiana of Borangora and Nicky Waddington<\/span><\/div>\n
3rd – Alltfraith Crystal and Kim Dutton<\/span><\/div>\n
4th – Mistique Miss and Tracy Langstreth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Com – Marhystin Robbins and Roz McIlroy.<\/span><\/div>\n
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“Very well done to all in the awards.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks to all involved for such a great day\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The committee, and a few competitors, all went to a nearby pub afterwards for a well earned drink (or two)”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
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Four Way Match Sunday 3rd May 2026 – Lazonby – Pennine Hosting<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
“What a fabulous day we had at the annual 4 way match up in Lazonby, Cumbria. I\u2019m not sure how long it\u2019s been running, but for people that don\u2019t know, it\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The weather started off quite wet but by the time we started it was fine, and remained fine for the duration no waterproofs required.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Gary Collier<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Mick Kay<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Andy Hall<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Kim Howlett<\/span><\/span><\/span> , Lee-Ann & Neil Whittaker<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Julie Hunter, Tracy Langstreth<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Franny Guatella<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Laura Cooke<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Robbie Gilmour – sit down Christine Thompson but I bought them a drink in the pub afterwards and spent the budget.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We would like to thank the following judges:- Mark Palmer (Pennine), Polly Dunckley (Burns & Becks), Lisa Marson<\/span><\/span><\/span> (Lancs & Mersey) and Mike Nelson (Pilling Moss) and the helpers that they brought with them.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Also big thanks goes out to The Lazonby Estate by kind permission of Nick Aubrey who arranged for us to be there. It\u2019s a fabulous ground.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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)<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Unfortunately Pennine didn\u2019t 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<\/span><\/span><\/span> who made the most amazing \u201cPennine Cake\u201d and thanks also to Julie Flewitt<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Gill Carter for baking lovely cakes for us\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Next years 4 Way Match will be hosted by Burns & Becks.”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Karen Parkinson<\/div>\n
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The results<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Pilling Moss<\/div>\n
2nd – Lancs & Merseyside<\/div>\n
3rd – Pennine<\/div>\n
4th – Burns & Becks<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Top Puppy – Henry Carter<\/div>\n
Top Novice – Rob Watson<\/div>\n
Top Open – Caroline Wainwright<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Puppy, Novice, Open Working Tests\u00a0<\/u><\/span>for A.V. Retrievers \u2013 Sunday 19th April 2026 \u2013 Southport<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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“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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The tests were very challenging but doable, in woodland, meadow, Reed\u2019s and ditches.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We were there by very kind permission of Mr Nick Aubrey.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks to Andy Hall our Chief Steward extraordinaire, who is the absolute best<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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 \u00a350.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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\u2019t do it without you.”<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The results<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Puppy<\/div>\n
1st – Greenbriar Magdalen of Latushall and Henry Carter<\/div>\n
2nd – Ravenstag\u2019s Javan of Brackenbound and Laila Curtis-Noonan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Novice<\/div>\n
1st – Wharton Flash and Scott Marland<\/div>\n
2nd – Galloway Rose Sue and Julie Hunter<\/div>\n
3rd – Thorsrock Minnie and James Handley<\/div>\n
4th – Kentwone Weckewerk and Victoria Waterfield<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Open<\/div>\n
1st – Smities Annie and Julie Hunter<\/div>\n
2nd – Mikamores Fahrenheit and Louise Munchaus Adsboel<\/div>\n
3rd – Jaycote Game Brooke and Scott Marland<\/div>\n
4th – Allmikamores Glorious Day and Louise Munchaus Adsboel<\/div>\n
COM – Greenbriar Hot Gossip of Latushall and Henry Carter<\/div>\n
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“Thanks to all who attended today and for your raffle prize donations\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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”<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n
Karen Parkinson<\/div>\n
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Annual Intercounties Test, hosted by the Midland Gundog Society. Saturday 21st March 2026 – Packington Estate<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
“Today a team from Pennine, running for our parent club the NGRA, travelled down to the beautiful Packington Estate in Meriden near Coventry, to compete in the annual Intercounties Test, hosted by the Midland Gundog Society.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Our team was Scott Marland<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Roz Mcilroy<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Nicky Waddington<\/span><\/span><\/span> running Brooke, Gunny and Skye. Karen Parkinson, Andy Hall<\/span><\/span><\/span> and Kim Howlett<\/span><\/span><\/span> were also in attendance to cheer the team on. There were 5 challenging tests – a variety of blinds and marks over pond, river, meadow, fallen trees (which they had to jump over) and a walked up test.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Scott, Roz and Nicky picked everything and were awarded a very creditable 2nd place (out of 15 teams) behind SEGS, who were the winners. Well done guys, you did great and were fabulous to watch.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you to the judges – Jayne Coley<\/span><\/span><\/span>, Laura Hill, Ellena Nunneley<\/span><\/span><\/span>, David Field and Sean McGrath, who all did a wonderful job. Thanks also to Steve Richardson who was Chief Steward, and also to Midland Gundog Secretary Tamara Pearson for putting on a very well organised, friendly day – it was fab.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thanks also to landowners Lord & Lady Guernsey for allowing the event to be run on their amazing estate.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A wonderful day was had by all and, as a bonus, we had lovely sunny weather”. <\/span><\/em>Karen Parkinson.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Puppy, Novice Dog\/Novice Handler, Novice, Veteran Working Tests\u00a0<\/u><\/span>for A.V. Retrievers \u2013 Sunday 14th March 2026 \u2013 Aston by Sutton<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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“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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The weather was perfect and it stayed sunny all day, with no sign of the rain that had been forecast earlier in the week.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you to Andrew Talbot and Graham McPherson for allowing us to use this fab venue, which is a mixture of woodlands and meadow.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thank you to our judges Scott Marland, Mick Kay, Mark Palmer and Peter Thompson who set well thought out, achievable tests.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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.<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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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”. <\/em>Karen Parkinson.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Results<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PUPPY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Ruth Warner with Bellspaddle Mackenzie<\/div>\n
2nd – Laila Rhodes with Emmanygan Douglas<\/div>\n
3rd – Gary Collier with Emmanygan Bert<\/div>\n
4th – Peter Parker with Minerskiln Andromeda<\/div>\n
Com – Roz McIlroy with Carduea Pine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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ND\/NH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Denise Dent with Tarncrags Heather<\/div>\n
2nd – Dorothy Jenkinson with Threlbriar Maggie May<\/div>\n
3rd – Karan Jones with Paytoehall Tilly<\/div>\n
4th – Dennis Fenna with Tywysoges Llachar<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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NOVICE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Caroline Wainwright with Threlbriar Daiquiri<\/div>\n
2nd – Franny Guatella with Canilella Bella<\/div>\n
3rd – Nicola Pipe with Connisbrook Eriskay of Calonbride<\/div>\n
4th – James Handley with Thorsbrook Minnie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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VETERAN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1st – Julie Hunter with Smities Annie<\/div>\n
2nd – Karen Parkinson with Torrisdale River<\/div>\n
3rd – Anne Crookes with Moscargrange Copper<\/div>\n
4th – Martin Abbott with Cuckavalda Nin<\/div>\n
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