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19th March – Aspatria and Wigton Area meeting 7.00pm (postponed from last week)

25th March – South Lakes Area Meeting 7.00pm Windermere Social Club

26th March – Fixture Committee meeting anyone promoting trails in may needs to attend – 7.00pm at Brewers Fayre Cockermouth

27th March – Carlisle and Penrith Area Meeting, The Crown 7.30pm

Thanks Fiona

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert – 4 x dogs – 4 x bitches
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow – 5 x dogs x 4 x bitches
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel – no pups
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon – 4 x dogs – 6 x bitches
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie – 4 x bitches 3 x dogs
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler

Aspatria and Wigton Area will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday 11th March any one wishing to have anything discussed or raised please let the secretary or Colin know in advance.

Thanks Colin

Message from Mark Bryden

I’m going to try and run a knockout style cup instead of just running once for the trophy. This was done in the 60/70’s  and not to my knowledge been done again so there might be a reason for that.
I’ll try and keep it simple, if you want your hound in this competition just let me know we will then pick a random venue on random days depending on entries these could be all weekend trails or every trail if need be, all on the senior race, one dog against the other i.e. if you finish 12th and the dog your against finished anywhere in front of that your out if you don’t run your out if your competitor doesn’t run all you have to do is get round and your through to the next round.

EXAMPLE

Round 1 Kirkland Leaps  Saturday Eagle Rock v Eagle Star. First one in goes into round 2, if Eagle Star doesn’t run for any reason Eagle Rock only has to complete the course to go into round 2, if both hounds don’t run then there both out

Entry is free so I just need you to tell me there names.

Start on May Day End October Trails, amount of rounds dependent on entry’s.

This is me just thinking out loud so any questions give me a shout, my only aim is to generate abit of crack and hopefully have a laugh. 

Names to me before Mayday but asap as to sort how many rounds we will need.

Trophy and prize money for the winner.

All the best to all the HTA running in 2024 may it be injury free and everyone has some success during the year.

MARK BRYDEN

The Carlisle and Penrith Area would appreciate any additional raffle prizes for the Presentation night on Friday 8th March. Any donations greatly appreciated.

Many thanks C&P Area Committee

Listen: 2024 hound trailing season set to start

It is with regret that i inform you of the sad passing of Sam McConnell. Sam and his wife Sylvia had a few hounds over the years and were regular attenders at the trails. Sam helped out the Area committee and maintained their points competitions. RIP Sam

Thanks Christine

The Fixture Committee will meet on the 20th February at 7.00pm at the Brewers Fayre, Cockermouth. All promoters of trails in April are encouraged to attend. Just for clarification the Fixture Committee does not have any powers to block fixtures this remains with the individual areas. The Fixture Committee relies on promoters being willing to come together and discuss the forthcoming planned meetings and to be flexible and sensible regarding how these are mapped out so that it is in the best interest of the sport and everyone concerned. All fixtures still have to be approved by the individual area committees.

Thanks Andy

Aspatria and Wigton Area Points Winners 2023

Aspatria and Wigton Area Presentation and Race Night will be held on the 23rd March 2024 at Wheyrigg Hall – 7pm. Tickets available from Colin Satterthwaite – 01697361798 and from Brian Lister 07884167630 – Tickets will be £10 – Pie, Chips and Gravy plus race night to follow after the presentation.

Local Points Winners

Hound – THORN POP
Senior Maiden – SHINE ON
Puppy – TIE – THORN GIFT & THORN BEAR
Open Non-Winners – THORN GIFT – Laurie Hill Memorial Trophy
Open Maidens – SHINE ON – Tommy Thompson Memorial Cup
Open Restricted – THORN GIFT – Brian Atkinson Challenge Trophy

Bobby Simpson Shield – SHINE ON (Most maiden points in A&W Area)
Oulton/Kirkbride Points Winners

Senior Hound – REX THE ROCKET – (Trophy & Challenge Shield)
Puppy – EMBRACE – (Trophy & Challenge Shield)
Open Maidens – SHINE ON
Open Restricted – SPLENDID MICKEY – (Trophy & Challenge Shield)

Veterans – CRACKING SPIRIT

All Association Trophies
Foxhound Cup – TIE – KIRKHEAD REBEL & HUNTSMANS QUARTZ – (Most points at Cleamire)
Geordie Simpson Cup – SHINE ON (Senior Maiden Winner – Uldale)
John Dixon Cup – REX THE ROCKET (Most points at Oulton)
Outside Area Cup – REX THE ROCKET (Most points at A&W Area)

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert – 4 x dogs – 4 x bitches
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow – 5 x dogs x 4 x bitches
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel –
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon – 4 x dogs – 6 x bitches
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert – 4 x dogs – 4 x bitches
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon – 4 x dogs – 6 x bitches
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler

The Fixture Committee will meet on the 20th February at 7.00pm at the Brewers Fayre, Cockermouth. All promoters of trails in April are encouraged to attend. Just for clarification the Fixture Committee does not have any powers to block fixtures this remains with the individual areas. The Fixture Committee relies on promoters being willing to come together and discuss the forthcoming planned meetings and to be flexible and sensible regarding how these are mapped out so that it is in the best interest of the sport and everyone concerned. All fixtures still have to be approved by the individual area committees.

Thanks Andy

Carlisle & Penrith Presentation Night
(Border Supporters trophies will also be presented – winners list to follow)

Friday 8th March 2024 @ The Auctioneer, 7pm

£20 adults
£12 child (under 12 years)

2 Course Meal – Roast Dinner, a Sweet and Tea/Coffee

Entertainment Live Singer Kerry Weir

Tickets available from Anna – 07738 828598

Aspatria and Wigton Area Presentation Night

Aspatria and Wigton Area Presentation and Race Night will be held on the 23rd March 2024 at Wheyrigg Hall – 7pm. Tickets available from Colin Satterthwaite – 01697361798 and from Brian Lister 07884167630 – Tickets will be £10 – Pie, Chips and Gravy plus race night to follow after the presentation.

Thanks Fiona

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024 so far

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs, 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzle

Unfortunately there will be no more trial trails at Shap until further notice.

Kirkland on the Sunday 18th February 1.30pm P, H, and a short race all welcome.

Thanks