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Just to note a late addition to the content of the block advert which states that the David Howson Trophy will be presented to the first Maiden to finish in the Senior Hounds plus they will also received £20 kindly sponsored by Donna Bingham.

Thanks Barbara

The trails on the 31st August at Sewing Shields are all £60 trails

Thanks Kerry

Unfortunately there will be no catering tomorrow night at Buttermere people will need to bring a picnic with them.

Thanks Fiona

It has been brought to my attention that the stated prize money in the block advert for the Open Pups and the Open Restricted trails at Rydal Sheep Dog Trials was not issued today by the promoter of the trails. I have been in touch with the promoter, Mike Thornton and raised this with him. He confirmed that as far as he was aware the prize money for all three trails, as advertised in the block advert, was correct however the committee responsible for allocating the prize money obviously thought this was different. He has confirmed that he will bring this issue to the attention of the Committee when they next meet and he said he would let me know the outcome of those discussions.

Also just to be aware that the promoter for the Wythop trail has just confirmed today that the Maurice Bewley Memorial Trophies will be run for over two trails at Wythop. This relates to the Open Maiden and the Open Restricted trails only. Trophy for each one. Not to be confused with the points competition also run over the two trails but including the hounds and pups only, the winner with most point in each grade will receive a trophy in memory of ‘Nasher’ .

Thanks Fiona

The trails at Ennerdale Show will all be £50 trails plus an additional £100 for the winner of the Open Puppy Race in memory of the late Sandy Bushby. The trails are being sponsored by CMDS Cumbria Limited. Many thanks to them for their kind sponsorship.

Ennerdale HTC

Unfortunately the trails on Tuesday the 15th August at Rusland have had to be cancelled. Just to confirm that the other two trails at Rusland are still on that’s the Show trails on the Saturday 19th August and the Monday Trail on the 21st August.

Barry Laidler

The Gilsland Show has been cancelled by the Show Committee due to a waterlogged field. The trails planned for the show have been transferred to Spadeadam Farm, slipping times, extra prize money and trophies remain as advertised. (change made under Rule 62)

Thanks Anna

Area points update correct to 31 July 23. Would you mind popping on the website for me please?

Local Hound:
Huntsman’s Quantum, 47
Summer Spirit, 39
Sir Robert, 17

Local Puppy:
Artiste, 92
Denton Fury, 12
Sportsman, 9

Local Senior Maiden:
Fly Me to the Moon, 13
NSE Eden Romina, 5

Local Puppy Maiden:
Sportsman, 9
NSE Maggie Moon, 1

Local O.R.:
Eden Rayna, 36
Eden Romina, 28
Denton Shamrock, 24

Local Veteran:
Cracking Spirit, 17
Delta Script, 5
Buster Moon, 4

Local OM:
Eden Romina & Milo Moon = 16
NSE Fly Me to the Moon, 10

Local ONW:
Artiste & Sportsman, 6
NSE Maggie Moon, 1

Open H Competition:
Winterfell, 49
Kirkhead Rebel, 19
Summer Spirit, 18

Open P Competition:
Rodney Raider, 44
Mel, 22
Embrace, 19

Open OR Competition:
Busy Again, 18
Maverick & Eden Rayna = 15

Many thanks,

Amy

Please note the trails at Potters Park tonight are as follows Seniors 6.30pm, Pups 8.00pm, OR 8.30pm

Block advert incorrect. My mistake apologies for any confusion.

Thanks Fiona

It is with sadness that I report that Bobby Cameron has died, Bobby had hounds in the late 1970’s such as Palm Beech and Palm Springs. Our condolences go to Bobby’s family and friends. It is also with great sadness that I report that Rhona Watson has past away, her husband Jackie passed away a few weeks ago. Again our condolences got to their family and friends.

Thanks Christine

There will be a fixture meeting on Tuesday 1st August 7.00pm at Brewers Fayre, Cockermouth, all promoters of trails in September/October should attend

Thanks Andy

1. Just a reminder that i have reduced price tickets for Grasmere Sports £8 adults £3 children, i will be at the trails on the 5th August, 7th August and the 12th August as well as the 20th August. I only have a limited number so it will be first come first served.
2. Can those who have not already returned trophies for the Premier Trails please do so as soon as possible please. Hounds – Kirkhead Rebel, Maiden – Kinniside Dan, Pups – Huntsman’s Rebel, Puppy Maiden – Eden Redarna Open Restricted – Huntsman’s Nimrod, Veteran – General James.
3. If anyone has any really old Photos or memorabilia related to hound trailing the Junior Club are looking to get involved with a project at the Beacon Unit at Whitehaven that will show case traditional Cumbrian Sports. The photos will be well looked after and returned so if anyone has anything can you either give it to Joanna or myself.
4. Finally just a reminder that if anyone has a dog out at the end of the trail, according to the rule book they must inform the secretary, it is the owners responsibility not the promoter although many of the promoters do notify me. I appreciate that it is the last thing on your mind when you have a hound missing but a quick phone call or text would be sufficient. Just a gentle reminder.
5. Thank you – Fiona

American visitors for Cumbrian hound trail

Anyone wanting to attend Tommy Newall’s funeral it is on Tuesday the 8th August at 12noon at the Crematorium at Disington.

Thanks Christine