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Can those who won trophies last year at the Dog Produce please return the trophies to me please. Seniors – Huntsman’s Rebel

Maidens – Foxparke Mysteriously

Dog Produce – Rodney raider

Open Pups – Mel

Open Restricted – Swamp Fox

Veterans – Huntsman’s Major

I also need the Mitchel Auction Trophies back as well as soon as possible –

Senior Hounds – Duchess Ava

Pups – Rodney Raider/Mel

Puppy Maiden – Sarah Jane

Open Restricted – Denton Shamrock

Thanks Fiona

I write to confirm that Andy Horn has resigned as the Vice Chairman of the HTA. I would like to thank Andy for his contribution to the HTA during his time as the Vice Chair and wish him well for the future. A decision regarding the vacancy will be discussed at the next Executive meeting. 

Thanks Paul

The 2024 International will be held at Spadeadam on the 22nd June at 1pm, entries close at midnight on the 9th June, entry forms will be available from this Saturday the 11th May.

Many Thanks
Andy Horn
International Committee Chairman

Junior competition (correct as of 30/4/24)
Countess Ava 30
Duchess Ava 30
Cautious 25
Thornton 23
Ruby 21
Foxparke Elliot’s Lad 21
Lassie 21

18-30 Competition (correct as of 30/4/24)
Huntsman’s Time 40
Thornton 23
Border Reign 20
Millie’s Lass 19
Huntsman’s Tramp 16
Silver Streak 14

Well Done Everyone.

There will be home made food at the trails tomorrow night.

Thanks Sarah

After the success of the Whitehaven Classic yesterday the 6th May sees the first of the Major HTA trails take place at Helton. The trails have been partially sponsored by Penrith and District Farmer’s Mart so a big thank you to them as well as the Carlisle and Penrith Area who are also sponsoring the trails and doing the organizing and promoting of the trails on behalf of the HTA. As with all Major HTA trails there will be additional prize money, rosettes and Trophies.

Malcolm Holmes would like to thank everyone for their kind messages and support over the last few days, they have been much appreciated.

Many Thanks Malcolm

Anyone wanting to attend the funeral of Ann Holme’s it will take place on the 7th May at 11am at St Andrew’s Church, Greystoke.

Funeral notice for the late Ann Holmes, of Skelton.

HOLMES Nee Benson. Peacefully at Penrith Community Hospital on Sunday 21st April. Ann, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm, much loved mam of Peter, John and the late Helen. Special mother in law of Emma, devoted Grandma of Hannah, Grace and Tommy, treasured sister of Beryl and aunt of Lucy. Funeral service and interment at St Andrews, Greystoke on Tuesday 7th May at 11am. If desired, donations in memory of Ann for Penrith Community Hospital League Of Friends may be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Tynefield House, Penrith, CA11 8HY.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Ann, please visit her dedicated tribute page: https://ann-holmes-1953-2024.muchloved.com

Fiona

Anyone wishing to host the International trails can they have their nominations in by the 5th May please to either Andy Horn or Lee Wall. The International Committee will meet on the 7th May to choose the final venue with the actual International trails taking place on the 22nd June.

Thanks Andy/Lee

It is with a heavy heart that i write about the sad passing of Ann Homes. Ann passed away yesterday morning after a short illness. I had the pleasure of working along side Ann for many years as well as sharing her great passion for hound trailing. You could not have met a nicer, kinder person than Ann. She would always go the extra mile to help others less fortunate than herself and over the years supported many families in the Penrith Area during her long carer as a nurse. She was the most genuine and down to earth person you could have ever met. Our thoughts are with Malcolm and his family at this very, very sad time, she will be missed by so many people.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Fiona

Just to confirm that there will be home made catering on Thursday and that there will be a Cup for the hound with the most points over the two meetings.

Thanks Anna

More Bronze Awards to be handed out – well done to those involved.

Ava McClelland with Countess Ava

Ava McClelland with Duchess Ava

Archie Lawless with Border Reign

Congratulations to you both

Donna and Tracey

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 3 x bitches 2 x dogs
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler – 5 x bitches 3 x dogs