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Just a gentle reminder to everyone to make sure you have submitted puppy registration by the 31st December, any old dog registration by the 31st January and that everyone has paid their kennel and membership fees before the February meeting.

Many Thanks John

Saturday 16th December 12 noon at Druids Circle 7 mins running, no roads.

Thanks Jonty

Just a 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

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. Also Cockermouth and Workington Area have Paraffin to purchase, anyone wanting any can you contact Nicola direct.

Cockermouth and Workington Area Trophy Winners
Open Points
Senior Hound – Foxparke Beep Beep
Senior Maiden – Samcro
Open Puppy – Silver Dream
Opposite Sex – Rodney Raider
Puppy Maiden – Mitredale Dust
Open Non-Winner – Foxparke Dealer
Open Maiden – Samcro
Veterans – Forlorn Spring

Local Points
Senior Hounds – Silver Streak
Senior Maidens – Samcro
Open Puppy – Silver Dream
Puppy Maiden – Barncroft Silver
Opne Non-Winner – Twilight Mist
Open maiden – Samcro
Open Restricted – Maverick
Veterans – Huntsman’s Major

Mitchels Auction
Senior Hounds – Duchess Ava
Senior Maidens – Foxparke Mysteriously
Open Puppy – Dead Heat – Rodney Raider and Mel
Puppy Maiden – Sarah Jane
Open Restricted – Denton Shamrock

Farrel Gorley trophy – Silver Dream
Shindig Cup – Twilight Mist

Cockermouth Show Trails
Senior Hound – Strawberry Mick
Senior Maiden – Foxparke Bugga Boo
Open Puppy – Artist
Puppy Maiden – Foxparke Sidekick
Veteran – Forlorn Spring

Cockermouth Supporters
Senior Hounds – Mitredale Duchess
Open Puppy – Artist
Open Maiden – Samcro
Open Restricted – Thorn Pop

Cash For Points
Hounds – 1. Samcro 2. Foxparke Beep Beep 3. Silver Streak
Open Puppy – Foxparke fair Lady 2. Foxparke Sidekick 3. Silver Dream

Thanks

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

Following the All Area December Meeting which was held on Sunday 10th December the following Notices of Motion were agreed. These will all go forward for discussion at the Annual General meeting in February 2024.

Notices of Motion

Proposed by Lee Wall seconded by Anna Lindsey

Current rule 54.7 – states

Every trail meeting must include trails for open hounds and open puppies. The first trail shall not be slipped before the advertised time.

Changing it to

Every trail meeting must include trails for open hounds and open puppies with the excepting of the Langholm Common Riding which shall be held annually on the last Friday in July – A – Senior Hounds and the Copshaw Common Riding which shall be held annually on either the first or second Saturday of July – K – Open Puppies. The first trail must not be slip before the advertised time.

Current rule 81.3 – states

The Produce Stakes Trails shall be held on fixed dates annually – the second Saturday in June and the first Saturday in July – the venues to be determined by the five Area committee’s discretion.

Changing to –

The Produce Stake Trails shall be held on fixed dates annually the first or second Saturday in June (Depending on the date of the Roman Wall Show) and the first or second Saturday in July (Depending on the date of the Copshaw Common Riding) – the venues to be allocated to all five areas in turn at the Committee’s discretion.

New Rule – Rule 72.4 agreed by Executive during 2023 season

The Executive committee authorised the following non-championship trails, Copshaw Common Riding (Puppy Trail Only) and the Langholm Common riding (Senior Trail Only), these will run under HTA rules and betting will be allowed.

Proposed by Anna Lindsey and seconded by Lee Wall

From Current Rule 84

B. RESTRICTED HOUNDS – (wins count ABCKL – these letters here and subsequently refer to eligibility for further trails – see categories of trail below) (£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 4 trails in the preceding and current season, hound or puppy on winning its fourth trail in preceding or current season is no longer eligible. (25 – 55 minutes).

C. OPEN RESTRICTED – (wins count ABCKL) (£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 4 trails in the preceding or current season, hound or puppy on winning its fourth trail in current or preceding season is no longer eligible. (15 – 35 minutes).

Change To:

B. RESTRICTED HOUNDS – (wins count ABCKL – these letters here and subsequently refer to eligibility for further trails – see categories of trail below) (£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 3 trails in the proceeding season, on winning its third trail in current season no longer eligible. (25 – 55 minutes).

C. OPEN RESTRICTED – (wins count ABCKL) (£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 3 trails in the proceeding season, on winning its third trail in current season no longer eligible. (15 – 35 minutes).

Proposed by Derek Hill and seconded by Carolyn Hill

From Current rule 84

F. MAIDEN HOUNDS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & N in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, one win permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

G. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & H in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, one win permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

H. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & G in current season)

(£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, one win permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

N. MAIDEN PUPPIES – (wins count ABCDEKLM & F in current season)

(£25) Open to all puppies not having won a higher-grade trail, one win permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

Change To

F. MAIDEN HOUNDS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & N in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, two wins permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

G. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & H in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, two wins permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

H. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & G in current season)

(£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, two wins permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

N. MAIDEN PUPPIES – (wins count ABCDEKLM & F in current season)

(£25) Open to all puppies not having won a higher-grade trail, two wins permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

Executive Notice of Motion

The rule 70.1 would be changed from:

The formula for the trail mixture is:

i.             3.5 fluid oz (100ml) aniseed oil

ii.            7 pints (4litres) paraffin

iii.           3.5 fluid oz (100ml) engine oil may be added when necessary

Total for Senior trail – 4 Pints (2.25litres)

Total for Puppy Trail – 3 Pints (1.75litres)

It is to be made up as close to the trail date as possible either by approved chemist or by one person appointed by the Area Committee. It is to be carried in unbreakable containers.

Changed to:

The formula for the trail mixture is:

i.             4.2 fluid oz (125ml) aniseed oil

ii.            7 pints (4 litres) paraffin

iii.           3.5 fluid oz (100ml) engine oil may be added when necessary

Total for Senior trail – 4 Pints (2.25 litres)

Total for Puppy Trail – 3 Pints (1.75 litres)

It is to be made up as close to the trail date as possible either by approved chemist or by one person appointed by the Area Committee. It is to be carried in unbreakable containers.

New Rule – Rule 52.5 agreed by Executive during 2023 season

It will be compulsory for all members in attendance at trails to pick up their hound’s dog muck and dispose of it appropriately.

Just a reminder that the Annual Area December meeting will take place on the 10th December at 2pm at the Keswick Cons Club. All area committee members are invited to attend and to discuss any Notices of Motion and any recommendations from the Annual General Meetings.

Also a reminder to inform the secretary regarding any matings. So far we have only had one. These can be viewed on the web page. If you click on the Hounds tab and then scroll down to confirmed matings.

Thanks Fiona

Joe’s funeral will be held on the 1st December 2023, at 11am at Kendal Parish Church, followed by internment at Parkside Cemetery. Then Netherfield Cricket Club after. Man United colours welcome. If wished donations to St John’s Hospice.

Thank you

Aspatria and Wigton Annual general meeting – just a reminder that this is planned for Wednesday the 15th November 7pm and will take place at Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, Wigton, CA7 0DH not Whiteheather, Kirkbride as indicated in previous messages.

Also Cockermouth and Workington Annual General meeting will take place on Monday the 20th November at Hundith Hill Hotel at 7pm.

thanks Fiona

To all Area Committee members the December meeting will be taking place on Sunday the 10th December 2pm at the Conservative Club at Keswick. All Area Committee members are invited and any Notices of Motion will be noted along with any recommendation that will be discussed. Executive members please note that there may be a short Executive Meeting following the All Areas Meeting.

Many Thanks Fiona

See how many people you can recognize on this old video clip from 1963 click on the link below

Aspatria and Wigton Area Points Winners 2023
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
Oulton/Kirkbride Points Winners
Senior Hound – REX THE ROCKET
Puppy – EMBRACE
Open Maidens – SHINE ON
Open Restricted – TESLA

Area 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)
Bobby Simpson Shield – SHINE ON (Most maiden points in A&W Area)
Outside Area Cup – REX THE ROCKET (Most points at A&W Area)

Thanks Donna

Please find the link below to the Demonstration Hound Trail which was held at Carlisle Race Course. The HTA would like to thank all those who took part to show case the sport, to Andy and Jenny Horn for arranging the event and for lee Wall for providing the exceptional commentary for the race. Well done to everyone and many thanks.

Puppy registration forms will need to include the ear markings and the chip number. If you are unable to read your ear markings on the dog then you should have received a sheet which contains the information when you received the pup or when the pup was ear marked if you are still the owner. Puppy registration forms will not be accepted if the ear number is not recorded on the form.

Any senior hound that has not been registered this year with the HTA will need to be registered for next year by the 31st December 2023. Any bitch not registered with the HTA this year and which may be used for breeding this year will need to be registered with the HTA as soon as possible after the 31st October 2023. Any pups coming from Ireland will have to provide confirmation of breeding from the relevant Irish Association and will need to be provided to the secretary along with the HTA registration forms. 

John Bromage will not be attending the AGM’s but if any one would like to bring forms etc i will take them from you and will pass on to John.

Thanks Fiona