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A MESSAGE FROM SANDIE
I would like to thank everyone for their participation at this year's Reunion and I hope a great day was had by all.
Although the attendance was down this year which is to be expected due to the economic climate, we still had a good day and managed to do some serious (much needed) fund raising. This was helped by our Auctioneer for the day, Annmarie, who was absolutely callous in taking money off people – making everyone dig deeper into their pockets. Thanks for doing such a great job and making everyone laugh with your Irish Jig.g.
For some reason or another 2009 wasn't nearly as busy for rescue as other years and hopefully things are improving across the board. Even Andy & Val had a long period where they didn't have a foster dog this year and that's a first and I had periods where I only had my own eight dogs to look after. Let's hope the trend continues and that the message “A dog is for life” is getting through to people.
I would like to thank all IRR volunteers, no matter what it is you do for us, transport, foster, behaviourist, web-site, sitting at a computer searching through websites for Golden Retrievers or simply just trying to pull it all together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart – you're fantastic.
One person who deserves a special mention and a very big THANK YOU, is the lady who organises our reunion every year – PAULINE without whom it just wouldn't happen. Although Pauline has a team of helpers, not least of all her husband Steve who works like a trojan leading up to the event and on the day, she is the mastermind who does such a fantastic job at pulling the whole thing together. Thank you so much Pauline, you're really really special and we love you.
For me, the whole day is about seeing some of the dogs who I've rescued. As you may appreciate, because they sometimes go through my home on a conveyor belt so to speak, I don't remember them all but some stand out and are very special in my heart. One of them is Perry who was carried into my garden on a blanket so traumatised that he couldn't stand up. I drove him over to the UK along with Darcy and Jim. Perry went to live with a lovely lady, Vanessa who has worked miracles with him although he does sometimes revert to RSPCA mode as Vanessa calls it. It was so very very special to me that Perry was at our Reunion this year even if he was in RSPCA mode, at least he walked around on his own four legs which is testament to the work Vanessa has done. It was lovely to see him after all these years.
It's the likes of Perry who make it all so worthwhile.
Finally, a huge thank you to everyone for my beautiful cross-stitched picture of Shannon. That's very very special to me as, not only is Shannon very special in my heart, but also because it was painstakingly hand made by Ron Adams and took him six weeks to complete. I have to say, it's THE most precious gift I've ever received. It now has pride of place in my hall, so it's the first thing I see when I open my hall door. Thank you so much – I love it.
I look forward to seeing you all again next year and bring a friend or two!!!
Love
Sandie
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A MESSAGE FROM PAULINE
On 12th September, we again held our Annual Reunion at Bury View Farm & Camping Site where we were given a warm welcome by Jim and Sallie Bowden.
The weather, unbelievably, was extremely kind to us for the 5th time in succession and everyone ended up with very rosy cheeks. Sadly, attendance was well down this year, with some people on holiday, others working and, unfortunately, one or two have not been very well or have suffered personal losses. We send our best wishes to Pea, Sally and Brenda and hope you all recover quickly and to Joy and Christine, we are thinking of you. We decided it is possible that quite a few people, with longer distances to travel, may have decided against coming this year due to the credit crunch and the price of petrol but, hopefully, we will see you all again next year and hope that all who came had a very happy and enjoyable day.
Our biggest regret is that we don’t have enough time to talk to adopters, fosterers, sponsors etc and so many apologies to anyone who didn’t get a chance to speak to any of us properly. We are thinking next year that we will probably scale down the number of classes to just those for IRR dogs and then run a separate show, open to all competitors, as a fund-raiser, at a different time of the year which should give us a lot more free time. We also plan to run our Photographic Competition at a slightly different time, with pictures still on display at the Reunion, but with prizes already gone out to all the winners which will save even more valuable time.
It was really great for people to see Molly and Monty in the flesh as, this year, Sandie came over by ferry from Ireland with Anne-Marie. She also brought dear Freddie, who is recovering from his op, then swapped him at Simon’s for her beloved Monty and she was able to bring two more of her own rescue dogs, Isabelle and Jessica too. Sandie, not being one to waste an opportunity, also brought over a lovely newly rescued boy, who is now in foster. Lorraine, of course, was also meeting and greeting as many adopters as she possibly could and, hopefully, having a much needed, relaxing time after a very difficult few months.
There are many people to thank for the success of the day and many apologies if I leave anyone out.
Firstly, in the planning stages, thanks go to Lynne Jones, Terry & Belinda McAvoy, Di James and Di Bowler and to Shelley Jennings. Also for all the artwork (posters, entry forms, prize cards, programs etc etc) Terry & Belinda are always there beavering away.
Many thanks to Amy, Anne-Marie, Katie, Mike and Nick for giving up your time to judge for us and for being so kind and friendly to all the competitors. Your stewards were also absolutely stars and we are very grateful to them.
Thanks also to Anne-Marie for doubling up as auctioneer, which you did brilliantly, and to Nick for giving us a wonderful talk with questions and answers on a holistic approach to treatment of our dogs.
Everyone really enjoyed being entertained by Helen with her IRR dog, Drake, and then more experienced Bernese Mountain Dog, Teal, showing their clever Heelwork to Music routines. Between the two performances, Lynne and Lola and Belinda with Connie (Drake’s mum) demonstrated a few of the more basic clicker moves from which such routines can be built up. Keeping it totally in the family, Connie’s son and Drake’s brother, Brian, then showed us, with Sandra, all his skill at agility as did the inimitable and much loved Stevie with simplified jumps, of course. We all find it totally awesome that a totally blind dog can so trust his handler that he will go round an agility course with ease so well done to Alison for all the hard work she has put in and for her total devotion to our Stevie.
Lynne did her Teddy Bear’s Picnic again (with help from Liz and Margaret) and she also helped Shelley (with Nicky & Jill) doing all the entries whilst Terry & Belinda were in charge of the Photo Comp aswell as running their merchandise stall with the help of Isabella and John. Di J and Di B did a brilliant job as photographers ably assisted by Nigel, who also doubled up as Book and CD seller with Cindy. Thankyou to Denise Fry for keeping an eye on me, bossing me about and pointing me in the right direction every time I lost something.
Jackie worked hard on the Sponsor Dog stall again helped by Sally whilst Ron was in charge of selling programs and handing out the goodie bags containing leaflets from our sponsors, food samples etc. Once again, apart from finding us so many generous sponsors, Wendy manned her gift stall and tombola all day helped by her daughter, Sue. The White Elephant Stall was, again, manned by Mary and Sal. Thankyou all very much.
Jane White, apart from putting together a wonderful goodie basket to raffle, doubled up as Microchipper (with Jan and Lorraine) and, with Malcolm, was also Pet Shop salesperson whilst Andy acted as minder to Sandie’s dogs for her so she could mingle and re-acquaint herself with many of the dogs she has rescued in Ireland. Gemma did the other part of the Pet Shop and Phil and Denise ran our Bottle Stall for us. Sandra ran the CHC stall and Pam was in charge of the Healing Tent assisted by Geraldine.
Once again Anne & Alan provided us with poles and rope for the rings which were put up, together with gazebos and tents by my husband, Steve, and by Mick who is recovering from illness. Many thanks to Owen and others for lending a hand with all this too, as well as setting up the Agility and Fun and Games for us. On the day Owen then manned the Agility for us, ably assisted by Sandra whilst the Fun and Games was, this year, run by Steve (Grist) and Simon. Tony put up all the signs and blew up millions of orange, white and green balloons. So “thankyou” to you all.
Thankyou to Pauline (not the bossy one) who brought her food stall and kept everyone well fed and to the other people who ran their stalls at our show which gave people other interesting things to look at ie Serenity, Gilly’s Gems and Angie’s cards.
Thankyou to Sandra for doing the CHC tombola and “Guess the Name of the Elephant” whilst my Mum did “Guess the Twin Teddies’ Name”. Esmeralda (the elephant) and Mac and Mabel (the twins) have now been successfully rehomed to Jan Barry and Hazel Payne. The lucky program was no: 27 and the delighted recipient of the beautiful Turtle Mat was Lynne.
Everyone lent a hand with clearing up and special thanks go to Anne and Trevor Tuck who, as our most experienced campers, were able to take charge of operations on Sunday and cut down on Steve’s work for him.
Everyone was delighted with all the wonderful prizes we had for our tombolas and raffles and as prizes for which we are indebted to our kind sponsors (as below).
Our eventual Best in Show winner, judged by Nick Thompson, was a very popular Ricky Granger who was adopted from us in 2005 by Julie. Ricky is no stranger to show success despite only having 3 legs and is a great character. Well done Ricky.
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Irish Retriever Rescue Reunion 12 September 2009
Results of Obedience and Novelty Classes
Awards and Special Rosettes
Photographic Competition
Huge Thanks to our Kind Sponsors
Reunion 2009 Photo Gallery (opens in new window)
Parade of Rescue Dogs Write Ups (opens in new window) Obedience Class Results
1. Obedience - IRR First Timers Judge: AMY HYDE (Reading)
Sponsored by Jackie & Ron Adams in memory of Dixielab, their very first, very special, foster girl.
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CLASS 1 |
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1st |
No. 89
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David Brown & POPPY (Golden Retriever) |
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2nd |
No. 50 |
Joan Phillips & LOUIS (Labrador) |
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3rd |
No. 116 |
Alyson Reaston & QUINN (Golden Retriever) |
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4th |
No. 48 |
Anne Jones & JUMBLE (Retriever Cross) |
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5th |
No. 87 |
Ceri Harlin & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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6th |
No. 78 |
Liz Perkin & MAX (Golden Retriever) |
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Happiest Worker in memory of Barney Jefferey |
No. 116
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QUINN REASTON. Just like Barney, a very happy dog who gives 110% to his mum, Aly |
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Darcy Cannon Award for a special dog who is the most useless at Obedience.
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No. 86 |
CASEY FLYNN. Just like Darcy, a wonderful older Golden boy who has a mind of his own when it comes to formal obedience. He is adored by his mum Gwen. |
2. Newbies on the Block Judge: MIKE STRAWBRIDGE
Sponsored by Lucy Lockley who does try to be good ...........honestly!!!!!!!
Mike says "Some time ago I was asked by Lynne Jones if I would judge for IRR and I was very glad to accept. It is a beautiful site and we had a gorgeous sunny day. My steward and I enjoyed our day. I made the round as straight forward as possible so I think every one was happy with it and I hope you all enjoyed your day in the sun. Many thanks to my steward Wendy Delve. There were 26 competitors and these are the ones who took the prizes."
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CLASS 2 |
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1st |
No. 66 |
Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
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2nd |
No. 98 |
Ruth Allingham & AMBER (Min Pin) |
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3rd |
No. 62 |
Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
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4th |
No. 104 |
Kay Jennings & WILLOW (Border Collie) |
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5th |
No. 65 |
Mags Horsfield & BLUE (Sheltie) |
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6th |
No. 71 |
Chris Taylor & STAR (GSD) |
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Happiest Worker |
No. 106
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Sally Pigott & HAYLEY (Golden Retriever) |
3. Obedience - IRR Improvers Judge: AMY HYDE
Sponsored by Amy Hyde in memory of the inspirational Nugget, her very much loved forever foster boy
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CLASS 3 |
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1st |
No. 50 |
Joan Phillips & LOUIS (Labrador) |
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2nd |
No. 87 |
Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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3rd |
No. 110 |
Steve Grist & CALLAN (Lab Cross) |
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4th |
No. 116 |
Alyson Reaston & QUINN (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 40 |
Jo McAveney & JASMINE (Retriever Cross) |
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6th |
No. 19 |
Gemma Little & BAILEY (Retriever Cross) |
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Happiest Worker |
No. 19
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BAILEY LITTLE. Just like Barney, an extremely happy dog very clued into his mum, Gemma. |
4. Obedience - Trotting Alongers Judge: Mike Strawbridge
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson for gentle Bella, just because she's Bella.
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CLASS 4 |
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1st |
No. 34 |
Denise Fry & RUBY (GSD) |
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2nd |
No. 66 |
Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
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3rd |
No. 71 |
Chris Taylor & STAR (GSD) |
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4th |
No. 62 |
Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
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5th |
No. 67 |
Mags Horsfield & SHADOW (Sheltie) |
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6th |
No. 72 |
Chris Taylor & SADIE (GSD) |
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Happiest Worker |
No. 98 N 98
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Ruth Allingham & AMBER (Min Pin) |
5. Obedience - Clever Dogs Judge: Mike Strawbridge
Sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller
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CLASS 5 |
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1st |
No. 66 |
Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
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2nd |
No. 62 No. 2 |
Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
3rd |
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Mags Horsfield & BLUE (Sheltie) |
4th |
No. 34 |
Denise Fry & RUBY (GSD) |
5th |
No. 64 |
Mags Horsfield & SOLO (Sheltie) |
6th |
No. 74 |
Helen Boyd & TEAL (BMD) |
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Happiest Worker |
No. 62
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Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
Novelty Class Results
JUDGE KATIE BRISTOW (Frome)
6. Best 5 or 6 Legs (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Julie Granger for the inimitable and much loved Ricky 3 Legs
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CLASS 6 |
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1st |
No. 5 |
Owen Hammond & HARLEY (Golden Retriever) |
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2nd |
No. 41 |
Lynne Jones & LOLA (Golden Retriever) |
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3rd |
No. 20 |
John Dymond & MILLIE (Retriever Cross) |
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4th |
No. 84 |
Shelley Jennings & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
5thh |
No. 83 |
Trevor Tuck & BELLA (Flatcoat) |
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6th |
No. 87 |
Ceri Harlin & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
7. Dog or Bitch with Best Trick (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Helen Boyd for the very brave and inspirational Teal, very much still with us
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CLASS 7 |
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1st |
No. 51 |
Jennie Watts & PERCY (Clumber) |
2ndwe |
No. 6 |
Owen Edwards & BRIAN (Retriever Cross) |
3rd |
No. 41 |
Lynne Jones & LOLA (Golden Retriever) |
4th |
No. 35 |
Anne Tuck & JASPER (Golden Retriever) |
5th5th |
No. 29 |
Di James & DAZZLE (Samoyed Cross) Di James & DAZZLE |
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6th |
No. 28 |
Di James & PENNY (Golden Retriever) |
8. Best Veteran Dog or Bitch (7-10 yrs) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
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CLASS 8 |
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1st |
No. 74 |
Helen Body & TEAL (BMD) |
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2nd |
No. 23 |
Belinda McAvoy & STELLA (Golden Retriever) |
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3rd |
No. 44 |
Thomas Hyde & WILLOW (Collie Cross) |
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4th |
No. 13 |
Tracey Reader-Hoer & CLEO (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 55 |
Sandie Bissett & MOLLY (Golden Retriever) |
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6th |
No. 9 |
Owen Edwards & HELGA (GSD Cross) |
9. Best Veteran Dog or Bitch (10 yrs+) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Freddie, her wonderful GSD, a soulmate and friend
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CLASS 9 |
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1st |
No. 33 |
Phil Fry & BERYL (Labrador) |
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2nd |
No. 53 |
Tony Elton & HOLLY (Labrador) |
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3rd |
No. 49 |
Joan Phillips & SOPHIE (Crosbreed) |
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4th |
No. 52 |
Lorraine Cannon & SAM (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 1 |
Craig Norman & DANNY (Golden Retriever) |
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6th |
No. 80 |
Sandra Gatward & KIERA (Golden Retriever) |
10 A. Irish Eyes are Smiling (Irish IRR dogs and bitches only)
IRISH JUDGE...........ANNMARIE WOLOHAN
Sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of her beautiful Shannon whose eyes were the mirrors of her soul
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CLASS 10 A |
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1st |
No. 60 |
Anita Leggett & TOBY (Golden Retriever) |
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2nd |
No. 61 |
Richard Warr & BUSTER (Labrador) |
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3rd |
No. 14 |
Alison Phipps & STEVIE (Golden Retriever) |
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4th |
No. 48 |
Anne Jones & JUMBLE (Retriever Cross)) |
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5th |
No. 70 |
Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
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6th |
No. 45 |
Amy Hyde & DANCER (Retriever Cross) |
10 B. Irish Eyes are Smiling (IRR dogs and bitches only) ...judged by KATIE
Sponsored by Lucy Lockley, a very happy Labrador
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CLASS 10 B |
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1st |
No. 69 |
Hayley Beardshall & BIANCA (Retriever Cross) |
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2nd |
No. 36 |
Anne Tuck & DAISY (Golden Retriever) |
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3rd |
No. 24 |
Barbara Henshaw & HEIDI (Golden Retriever) |
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4th |
No. 41 |
Lynne Jones & LOLA (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 22 |
Terry McAvoy & ABIGAIL (Golden Retriever) |
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6th |
No. 23 |
Terry McAvoy & STELLA (Golden Retriever) |
11. Best IRR Brace (IRR pairs of dogs and/or bitches only)...judged by ANNMARIE & KATIE
Sponsored by Julie Granger for her very special pair, Ricky & Megan
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CLASS 11 |
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1st |
No. 24 |
HEIDI Henshaw and ABIGAIL McAvoy (GR sisters) |
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2nd |
No. 21 |
MILLIE & STELLA McAvoy (GR Cross and GR) |
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3rd |
No. 41 |
LOLA Jones & CONNIE McAvoy (GRs) |
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4th |
No. 60 |
TOBY Leggett and DAISY Tuck (GRs) |
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5th |
No. 56 |
MOLLY & MONTY Bissett (GRs) |
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6th |
No. 6 |
BRIAN Hammond & DRAKE Boyd (GR X brothers) |
12. IRR Best Condition Bitch.....judged by KATIE
Sponsored by Debbie Mallett in memory of her very special lady, Belle who touched everyone's hearts
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CLASS 12 |
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1st |
No. 88 |
Val Dagger & ELLIE (GSD) |
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2nd |
No. 87 |
Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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3rd |
No. 40 |
Jo McAveney & JASMINE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
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4th |
No. 21 |
Belinda McAvoy & CONNIE (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 24 |
Barbara Henshaw & HEIDI (Golden Retriever) |
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6th |
No. 36 |
Anne Tuck & DAISY (Golden Retriever) |
13. IRR Best Condition Dog ....judged by KATIE
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
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CLASS 13 |
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1st |
No. 14 |
Alison Phipps & STEVIE (Golden Retriever) |
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2nd |
No. 61 |
Richard Warr & BUSTER (Labrador) |
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3rd |
No. 70 |
Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
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4th |
No. 12 |
Tracey Reader-Hoer & DIGBY (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 48 |
Anne Jones & JUMBLE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
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6th |
No. 60 |
Anita Leggett & TOBY (Golden Retriever) |
SOBENKEL AWARDS............judged by ANNE-MARIE
Sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.
SOBENKEL AWARDS |
1st |
No. 61 |
Richard Warr & BUSTER (Labrador) |
2nd |
No. 14 |
Alison Phipps & STEVIE (Golden Retriever) |
VHC |
No. 33 |
Phil Fry & Beryl (Labrador) |
HC |
No. 87 |
Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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No. 40 |
Jo McAveney & JASMINE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
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No. 52
No. 70
No. 21 |
Lorraine Cannon & Sam (Golden Retriever)
Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross)
Belinda McAvoy & Connie (Golden Retriever) |
14. Best Fancy Dress (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
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CLASS 14 |
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1st |
No. 87 |
Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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2nd |
No. 16 |
Kirston Rae & LILLIE (Whippet Cross) |
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3rd |
No. 51 |
Jenny Watts & PERCY (Clumber) |
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4th |
No. 35 |
Anne Tuck & JASPER (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 17 |
Kirston Rae & LOLA (Great Dane Cross) |
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6th |
No. 2 |
Nigel Lockley with GIZMO & LUCY (Cross & Lab) |
15. Dog or Bitch with the Most Appealing Eyes (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson in memory or darling little Cassie whose days with us were too few
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CLASS 15 |
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1st |
No. 37 |
Trevor Tuck & BELLA (Flatcoat) |
2nd |
No. 79 |
Sandra Gatward & ISLA (Golden Retriever) |
3rd |
No. 101 |
Ralph Sephton & OSCAR (Saluki) |
4th |
No. 103 |
Clare Carter & BOO (Greyhound) |
5th |
No. 112 |
Ali Bostock & SIDNEY (Border Terrier) |
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6th |
No. 54 |
Roy Jenkins & SASHA (Lab X Staffie) |
16. Child Handling (aged 7 yrs to 14 yrs)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
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CLASS 16 |
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1st |
No. 87 |
Ceri Harlin & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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2nd |
No. 40 |
Megan McEveney & JASMINE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
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3rd |
No. 43 |
Josh Herring & PADDY (Golden Retriever) |
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4th |
No. 1 |
Craig Norman & DANNY (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 26 |
Jessica Tolhurst & GEORGE (Golden Retriever) |
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6th |
No. 30 |
Libby Hartley & FLYNN (Retriever Cross) |
17. Dog or Bitch with Shiniest Coat (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
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CLASS 17 |
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1st |
No.113 |
Sarah Williams & PATSY (Whippet Cross) |
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2nd |
No. 67 |
Mags Horsfield & SHADOW (Sheltie) |
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3rd |
No. 105 |
Sally Pigott & CINDERS (Labrador) |
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4th |
No. 99 |
Ralph Sephton & JILLY (Greyhound) |
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5th |
No. 63 |
Janet Drew & GYPSY (Flatcoat) |
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6th |
No. 19 |
Gemma Little & BAILEY (Golden Retriever Cross) |
18. Dog or Bitch Most Like Their Owner (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Helen Boyd in memory of Ronnie, a creature of habit just like his Dad
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CLASS 18 |
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1st |
No. 82 |
Lucy Cotsford & MAISIE (Cockapoo) |
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2nd |
No. 30 |
Chris Hartley & FLYNN (Golden Retriever Cross) |
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3rd |
No. 60 |
Anita Leggett & TOBY (Golden Retriever) |
4th |
No. 115 |
Julie Granger & MEGAN (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 87 |
Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
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6th |
No. 70 |
Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
19. Dog in Best Condition (- 5 yrs) (open to all dogs)
Sponsored by Caroline & Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller
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CLASS 19 |
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1st |
No. 118 |
Elly Hodges & TAYLOR (Golden X GSD) |
2nd |
No. 97 |
Ruth Allingham & FRITZ (Min Pin) |
3rd |
No. 76 |
Jane White & HARVEYJ(Golden Retriever) |
4th |
No. 26 |
Wendy Tolhurst & GEORGE (Golden Retriever) |
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5th |
No. 42 |
Josh Herring & LEVI (Labrador) |
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6th |
No. 64 |
Mags Horsfield & SOLO (Sheltie) |
20. Bitch in Best Condition (- 5 yrs) (open to all bitches)
Sponsored by Caroline & Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller
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CLASS 20 |
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1st |
No. 63 |
Janet Drew & GYPSY (Flatcoat) |
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2nd |
No. 16 |
Kirston Rae & LILLIE (Whippet Cross) |
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3rd |
No. 94 |
Phil Taylor & DRAMA (Gordon Setter) |
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4th |
No. 17 |
Kirston Rae & LOLA (Great Dane Cross) |
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5th |
No. 27 |
Wendy Tolhurst & SHADOW (GSD) |
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6th |
No. 91 |
Rosa Ellis & KELLY (Golden Retriever) |
21. Dog or Bitch in Best Condition (5 yrs +) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Anna & Kevin Hamill in memory of Cassie, our first Golden
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CLASS 21 |
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1st |
No. 114 |
Julie Granger & RICKY (Golden Retriever Cross) |
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2nd |
No. 115 |
Julie Granger & MEGAN (Golden Retriever) |
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3rd |
No. 62 |
Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
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4th |
No. 119 |
Megan McEveney & OSCAR (Cairn) |
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5th |
No. 66 |
Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
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6th |
No. 15 |
Alison Phipps & SAM (Golden Retriever) |
22. Dog or Bitch with Waggiest Tail (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Anna & Kevin Hamill and dedicated to our current love Lola Jane AKA Lolly whose tail never stops wagging
CLASS 22 |
1st |
No. 7 |
Owen Edwards & CASEY (Springer Spaniel) |
2nd |
No. 33 |
Phil Fry & BERYL (Labrador) |
3rd |
No. 100 |
Ralph Sephton & SCOOTER (Terrier) |
4th |
No. 47 |
Anne Jones & FINN (Jack Russell Cross) |
5th |
No. 68 |
Mags Horsfield & SUNNY (Sheltie) |
6th |
No. 13 |
Tracey Reader-Hoer & CLEO (Golden Retriever) |
23. Best Brace (open to all pairs of dogs and /or bitches)
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson in memory of our precious Golden boys, Perry and Sandy
CLASS 23 |
1st |
No. 97 |
Ruth Allingham with FRITZ & AMBER (min Pins) |
2nd |
No. 46 |
Shelley Jennings with FINN & WILLOW (Border Collies) |
3rd |
No. 120 |
Lynne Porter with DAISY & DUNCAN (Border Terriers) |
4th |
No. 68 |
Mags Horsfield with SUNNY & TARA (Shelties) |
5th |
No. 94 |
Phil Taylor with HAL and DRAMA (Gordon Setters) |
6th |
No. 19 & 40 |
Gemma Little with BAILEY and JASMINE (Retriever Crosses) |
24. Dog the Judge Would Like to Take Home
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson for sweet little Josie, whose life has been saved by IRR and their wonderful helpers
CLASS 24 |
1st |
No.49 |
Joan Phillips & SOPHIE (Crossbreed) |
2nd |
No. 106 |
Sally Pigott & HAYLEY (Golden Retriever) |
3rd |
No. 112 |
Ali Bostock & SIDNEY (Border Terrier) |
4th |
No. 82 |
Lucy Cotsford & MAISIE (Cockerpoo) |
5th |
No. 114 |
Julie Granger & RICKY (Retriever Cross) |
6th |
No. 89 |
David Brown & POPPY (Golden Retriever) |
25. Dogs who haven't won a prize today
Sponsored by Bob Warwick in memory of Jake, a little guy with a big heart, who was taken far too soon.
The judge decided all the dogs were lovely and so they all got a special rosette and prize.
CHILDREN were most welcome to enter both the obedience and novelty classes as long as they were used to handling their dogs and would be safe with them.
BEST IN SHOW was judged from Classes 8, 9, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 21 by NICK THOMPSON (HOLISTIC VET)
BEST IN SHOW RICKY & JULIE GRANGER (114) winner of Class 21
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW FRITZ & RUTH ALLINGHAM (97) 2nd in Class 19
RUNNERS-UP TEAL and Helen Boyd (74) winner of Class 8
BERYL and Phil Fry (33) winner of Class 9
ISSY and Diane Bowler (87) 2nd in Class 12
STEVIE and Alison Phipps (14) winner of Class 13
GYPSY and Janet Drew (63) winner of Class 20
AWARDS AND SPECIAL ROSETTES
AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW CUP sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue
Awarded to RICKY GRANGER
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her unforgettable BMD, Josh, whose life was way too short
Awarded to FRITZ ALLINGHAM
SOBENKEL AWARD (for Irish IRR dogs and bitches only) sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.
Awarded to BUSTER WARR
THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Sandie Bissett to be awarded to an Irish dog or bitch who has journeyed the longest distance after having a traumatised background, either physically or emotionally, when rescued by IRR.
Awarded to PERRY LEON
DARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Lorraine Cannon for an otherwise perfect dog who is the most useless dog in obedience.
Awarded to CASEY FLYNN
THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.gula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.
Awarded to LUCY SMITH
THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to yet another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.
Awarded to MOLLY BISSETT
BEST VETERAN CUP sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Jimmy, her beloved IRR forever foster dog
Awarded to BERYL FRY
HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special golden
Awarded to QUINN REASTON, HAYLEY PIGOTT, BAILEY LITTLE, AMBER ALLINGHAM & TIA DREW
FIRST PRIZE GOODIE BAGS were thoughtfully put together by Lorraine Cannon
PRIZE CARDS were sponsored, designed and printed by Terry & Belinda McAvoy
SPECIAL ROSETTES
BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue
Awarded to RICKY GRANGER http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2005pros/ricky.html
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her unforgettable BMD, Josh, whose life was way too short
Awarded to FRITZ ALLINGHAM
BEST VETERAN sponsored by Pam Morris in memory of Silver who, with love and TLC, defied all the odds and lived happily for 3 extra years.
Awarded to BERYL FRY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2009pros/beryl.html
RESERVE BEST VETERAN sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Freddie, a much loved IRR foster dog, whose stay with them was, sadly, not long enough
Awarded to TEAL BOYD
THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett to be awarded to an Irish dog or bitch who has journeyed the longest distance after having a traumatised background, either physically or emotionally, when rescued by IRR.
Awarded to PERRY LEON http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2005pros/perry.html
THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett to be awarded to an Irish dog or bitch who has journeyed the longest distance after having a traumatised background, either physically or emotionally, when rescued by IRR.
Awarded to MILLIE BUTLER-SPICE http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/jordan.html
IRISH EYES AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of her beautiful Shannon whose eyes were the mirrors of her soul
Awarded to TOBY LEGGETT http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/toby.html
IRISH EYES AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of her beautiful Shannon whose eyes were the mirrors of her soul
Awarded to BUSTER WARR http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/buster.html
THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.
Awarded to LUCY SMITH http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2009pros/lucy2.html
THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Denise and Phil Regula to be awarded to another brave dog who, like Pudsey, has had to battle against the odds with illness.
Awarded to MOLLY BISSETT http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/molly.html
MOST IMPROVED IRR DOG sponsored by Bob Warwick in memory of Jake, a little guy with a big heart who was taken far too soon
Awarded to LOUIS PHILLIPS http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/louis.html
MOST IMPROVED IRR BITCH sponsored by Debbie Mallett in memory of the wonderful Lady Isabelle who touched everyone's hearts
Awarded to NIKKI WICKENS http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/nikki.html
SOBENKEL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.
Awarded to BUSTER WARR http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/buster.html
SOBENKEL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.
Awarded to STEVIE PHIPPS http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/chester.html
SOBENKEL VHC
Awarded to BERYL FRY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2009pros/beryl.html
SOBENKEL HC
Awarded to ISSY BOWLER http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/issy.html
SOBENKEL Commended
Awarded to:
SAM CANNON http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/oldsam.html
JASMINE McAVENEY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/jasmine.html
CONNIE McAVOY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/maisie.html
SAMMY LACEY http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2005pros/sammy1.html
DARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Lorraine Cannon for an otherwise perfect dog who is the most useless dog in obedience.
Awarded to CASEY FLYNN http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2006pros/casey.html
BEST IRR OBEDIENCE DOG sponsored by Amy Hyde in memory of the inspirational Nugget, her very much loved forever foster boy
Awarded to LOUIS PHILLIPS http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/louis.html
BEST IRR OBEDIENCE BITCH sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Honey, her very first golden girl who could be very good when she wasn't being cheeky!!!!!!
Awarded to ISSY BOWLER http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/issy.html
HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special golden
AAwarded to:
QUINN REASTON http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/neilan.html
HAYLEY PIGOTT http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2008pros/hayley.html
BAILEY LITTLE http://www.irishretrieverrescue.com/2007pros/cedar.html
AMBER ALLINGHAM
TIA DREW
    
All of us at at IRR would like to say a huge "thank you" to all of the rosette and award sponsors. The money we have saved on the rosettes alone will pay for us to transport 3 more deserving dogs over from Ireland.
Thankyou so much for your ongoing support of all we are trying to do.
HOLIDAY AUCTION
The winner of the Holiday Auction was Lorraine Cannon with a bid of £400. Lorraine won a 2 week holiday in the cottage so kindly donated by Annmarie Wolohan.
MONIES COLLECTED FROM SHOW
Stalls (Gilly's Gems, Serenity,Angie's cards)........£30
Catering..............................................................£30
Guess money in jar.............................................£20.13p ....won by Malcolm Gough who redonated the jar of money
Guess elephant name.........................................£22 .....won by Jan Barry (name was ESMERALDA)
Guess Teddies names.........................................£44......won by Hazel Payne (names were MAC and MABEL)
Lucky programme................................................£80......won by Lynne Jones (no: 27)......prize TURTLE MAT
Basket of goodies raffle (donated by Jane).........£17
Entries and Agility................................................£347
CHC stall..............................................................£38
CHC tombola........................................................£26
Hope Brown Crystal dog tags..............................£59
White Elephant....................................................£49.59p
Auction.................................................................£180
Holiday ................................................................£400
Teddy Bears Picnic...............................................£210 (from other shows and at Reunion)
Bottle stall...........................................................£40
Books and CDs....................................................£52.14p
Nick Thompson talk..............................................£58
Microchipping.......................................................£15
Pet shops............................................................£65 + £52.48p + £100
Wendy's Gift shop...............................................£200
Healing Tent........................................................£20
Profit from merchandise sales up to Reunion......£221.05p
Profit from merchandise sales at Reunion...........£99.60p
New and renew Sponsor Dogs at Reunion.........£110.00p
Photo Comp........................................................£302
Raffle..................................................................£71
Donations...........................................................£12
PROFITS ............................................................£2970.99p
EXPENSES .........................................................£496.75p (for marquee and tables and chairs / toilets / field use / insurance). Cups, awards, prizes and rosettes were all donated by very kind people.
TOTAL PROFIT £2474.24p
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Click here to view the winners
HUGE THANKS TO OUR KIND SPONSORS
 
Burns Pet Nutrition.............................. Dog Food........................ http://www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk/
Gramma's....................... 5 Vouchers for Traditional Herbal Foods..............http://www.grammasintl.com/
Gramma's.......................................Necklaces............................................. http://www.grammasintl.com/
Hope Brown Crystals.........................3 sets of Crystals for Dogs....................... http://hopebrown.co.uk/
Multigerm Enterprises................. 6 Vouchers for Lactosym Probiotic Liq........ http://www.lactosym.com/
Royal Canin......................... Voucher for each Class Winner...................... http://www.royalcanin.co.uk/
Canine Concepts..................... Various Lovely Goodies..................... http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/
Fish4Dogs........................ Food and Treats....................... http://www.fish4dogs.com/cms/default.aspx
Petmeds Various........................................ Lovely Goodies........................... http://www.petmeds.co.uk/
Petslovescruffs................... 2 large dog beds, leads & toys............... http://www.petslovescruffs.co.uk/
Dogs Today Magazine... 1 Year’s subscription to the magazine....http://www.dialadog.co.uk/index.php5
Your Dog Magazine.... 2 x 1 year’s subscription to the Magazine.... http://www.yourdog.co.uk/index.php
Dogs Monthly Magazine........1 year’s subscription to the Magazine........ http://www.dogsmonthly.co.uk/
Dorwest Herbs......................................... 6 Vouchers....................................... http://www.dorwest.com/
Company of Animals................ Various Lovely Goodies.................. http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/
Petlifeonline.................. £25.00 voucher for Vet bed.............. http://www.petlifeonline.co.uk/Store/Dogs
Sinclair...................................... Various Lovely Goodies............................. http://www.sinclair-sahc.com/
Naturediet.......................... Dog Food.......................... http://www.naturediet.net/naturediet/index.html
JS Products..... Polo Shirt with Golden Retriever Motif...http://www.dogstickers.com/acatalog/index.html
Turtle Mats.................................................... Turtle Mat................................ http://www.turtlemat.co.uk/
Johnsons Veterinary.............................. Flea Products & Pens................. http://www.johnsons-vet.com/
Roof Box.............................. Dog Bowl, Bag & Car Window Lock...................... http://www.roofbox.co.uk/
Bronteglen................................... Selection of Bedding.............................. http://www.bronteglen.co.uk/
Pooch & Mutt.................Joint, Bone & Probiotic Supplements................. http://www.poochandmutt.com/
Doggie Solutions.................................. Dog Bed................................. http://www.doggiesolutions.co.uk/
Cosy Dog................................ Fleece Harness - Green.........................http://www.dog-harnesses.co.uk/
Barkers & Barkers........... Show Packs & Best In Show Goodie Bag......http://www.dogtraininginfo.co.uk/
Waggers..................................................... Dog Bed...................................... http://www.waggers.co.uk/
Kudos Pet Products................ Dog Bed................... http://www.kudospetproducts.co.uk/pet-beds.html
Youronlinepetshop......................... 2 bags & whistles.................... http://www.youronlinepetshop.co.uk/
GWF Nutrition..................................... Joint supplements for Dogs............. http://www.gwfnutrition.com/
Comfy Collars............................................ Comfy Collars......................... http://www.comfycollars.co.uk/
CSJ........................................................Dog Food & Treats..................................... http://www.csjk9.com/
Claws N Paws Pet Shop Sheringham................................................................................. Dog FURminator
Di & Rob Thompson...................................................................................................... Sponsored a Gazebo
Nick, Ali, Emma, & Faith.............................................. Professional 25W Megaphone Public Address System
Diane Killington...............................................................................................................Handmade bags etc
Mary Rush........................................................................................... Many lovely raffle and tombola prizes
Sally Tooke................................................................................................................. Miscellaneous goodies
Lorraine Cannon........................................................... Toys for Prizes 2nd to 6th and for FUN and Games
All at Irish Retriever Rescue would like to thank all the companies and very kind people who have been very generous to us, once again. We would also like to thank Wendy Waygood for all her hard work and gentle persuasion on our behalf.
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