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Today we lost a life long member of the HTA in the form of Lena Gibson. Wife to Edward and a member of the great Lawson family who had too many winners to mention. Lena has been missing at the trails in recent years but was still an active member of the Eagle Kennel with her weekly input, I never ran a hound without Lena’s advice. In recent years after holding many trophy’s, Lena held the recently won Bitch Produce Trophy with such pride and joy not having lost any of her enthusiasm for the sport. Rest Easy Lena you will be sadly missed by all. Condolences to the family from the Whitehaven Area also. Funeral arrangements will follow.

Thanks Mark/Christine

The following dogs are available for stud if anyone is looking for a stud dog – Langdale Ranger and Overwater Louie – please contact James Irving direct on 01697371217

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Cockermouth and Workington Presentation night will be on the 20th January 2024 at Hundith Hill. 7-7.30pm. Anyone wanting tickets can they please contact Phil – 07881575986 or Nicola – 07772643234. It will be a three course meal and entertainment. Need to know numbers by the end of this week

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 Thanks Sarah

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
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound)
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

2024 Puppy Registrations

Hound missing in the Borrowdale area answers to Jazz. Please contact Christine 07963845831 Found safe and well.

As from Wednesday 3rd January there will be open trial trails running each Wednesday 2.15pm and Sunday at 1.00pm at Shap Summit ( anyone travelling needs to drive through Shap Village towards Kendal and there will be signs out to follow. The hounds will be running 9-10 mins. Good viewing of the hounds as they run on fell side. Trial trails will be running for the whole of January and February. All welcome.

thanks Robert

There will be an open trial trail at Druids Circle tomorrow 28th December 1pm. All welcome

Thanks Jonty

Just a reminder for those who have not submitted their registration forms for next years pups time is running out as they need to be in by 31st December. If its easier for anyone you can drop them off at Fiona’s house if you are not able to email.

thanks John

There will be open trial trails at Druids Cicle on the following days all slipping at 11am on the 24th, 26th, 30th and 31st. All welcome.

thanks Jonty

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

Thanks Sarah

Following the Extraordinary Meeting tonight I can confirm that Aspatria and Wigton Area will continue to operate this next season. Colin Satterthwaite will be the Area Chairman and Brian Lister (Cheesy) will be the Vice Chairman.

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.

23rd December – open trial trail at Oulton, 11am slip, 6-7 mins, for hounds and pups.

26th December – open trial trail at Oulton, 10.30am slip, 6-7 mins for hounds and pups.

Thanks Fiona

Just another reminder – EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

There will be a meeting held at Wheyrigg Hall on Monday 18th December 2023 at 7pm to discuss the Aspatria and Wigton Area’s future in the Association. This meeting is open to all Aspatria and Wigton Area members and we encourage all members to attend to discuss this important matter.

Aspatria and Wigton Area

Could all Aspatria & Wigton Area 2022 winners please return their trophies.

Aspatria and Wigton Area Points 2022

Points Winners

Local Hound – IMAGINE
Local Senior Maiden – THORN POP
Local Puppy – LADY MILLION
Local Puppy Maiden – THORN LIGHTING
Open Non-Winners – SHINE ON- Laurie Hill Memorial Trophy
Open Maidens – IMAGINE – Tommy Thompson Memorial Cup
Open Restricted – INSIDER – Brian Atkinson Challenge Trophy

Oulton/Kirkbride Grassings

Senior Hound – HUNTSMAN’S QUE
Puppy – HUNTSMAN’S REBEL
Open Maidens – HUNTSMAN’S QUIRK
Open Restricted – SIR ROBERT
Foxhound Cup – LADY MILLION
Geordie Simpson Cup – THORN CRACKLE
John Dixon Cup – tie – ACORN AND THORN BELLE
Bobby Simpson Shield – Tie THORN POP &  EAGLE LOVE
Outside Area Cup – HUNTSMAN’S REBEL

Thanks Aspatria and Wigtoon Area

2024 senior championship.
Each way 1-2-3       1/4 odds   
No dead heats 2-3-4-5-6
No bets on the post, paid on asap

5/4.    Winterfell
6/1.     Rodney Raider
8/1.     Huntsman’s Rebel
8/1.     Foxparke Beep Beep
8/1.     Mitredale Duchess
8/1.     Huntsman’s Sparkle
8/1.     Silver Dream
8/1.     Duchess Ava
10/1.   Jenny’s Quest
10/1.   Mel
10/1.   Strawberry mick
12/1.   Money talks
12/1.   Maverick
12/1.   Lady Million
10/1.   Silver Streak
12/1.   Huntsman’s Quantum
12/1.   Huntsman’s Quartz
12/1.   Rex The Rocket
10/1.   Embrace
12/1.   Kirkhead Rebel
12/1.   Cracking Last 1-2
10/1.   Glamorous Ava
12/1.   Artist
12/1.   Ron
10/1.   Sarah Jane
10/1.   Busy Again
12/1.    Hunter’s Flame
12/1.    Biff
14/1.   Young Harry
12/1.    Ned’s Gain
12/1.    Cautious
14/1.    Jenny’s Oracle
16/1.    Huntsman’s Rally
16/1.    Apache Raider
20/1.    Misriff
20/1.    Thorn Pop

Thanks Mark Bryden