Our Annual Reunion Dog Show is going to be held on Saturday 18 September 2010 at Bury View Farm & Camping Site, Corston Fields, Nr Bath BA2 9HD so please put this important date in your diary.
This year the Reunion will be more of an “IRR Family and Friends” gathering. There will be fewer classes which we hope will give everyone more time to meet up with old friends, spend time with their dogs, enter the classes and generally enjoy the day.
VOLUNTEERS AND STALL HOLDERS
If there are any VOLUNTEERS to help run stalls and man the gate etc, we would be grateful for all the help we can get. The more people we have to share the workload, the more time everyone has off to enjoy the day. Contact GIZMO to offer your services asap pleeeeeese. If anyone would like to run their own stall, again, please contact GIZMO asap.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE of EVENTS
8.30 am GATES OPEN
9.00am Entry tent opens for ALL CLASSES and PARADE entries
10.00am WORKING TOGETHER CLASSES 1, 2 and 3 commence in RING 3 and finish at 12.00 noon
10.00am HAVE A GO AGILITY and FUN & GAMES commence in RINGS 2 and 4 and will be running all day
11.45am AGILITY/SHOWTIME in RING 2
12.00 noon AUCTION in RING 1
12.30pm PARADES OF RESCUE DOGS – 2005/2006/2007/2008/2009/2010 and SPONSOR DOG PARADE in RING 1.
Please make sure your IRR Rescue dog has been booked in before the parade starts.
1.00pm SHOWTIME in RING 1
1.30pm PRESENTATION OF PRIZES AND SPECIAL AWARDS:
MOST IMPROVED DOG & BITCH, PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD, WORKING TOGETHER CLASSES, HAPPIEST WORKERS, BEST IRR WORKING TOGETHER DOG, BEST IRR WORKING TOGETHER BITCH, and the DARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD
2.00pm NOVELTY CLASSES commence in RING 1
3.00pm RAFFLES DRAWN (on individual stalls)
4.15pm Judging of the BEST IRR GOLDEN OLDIE & BEST OVERALL VETERAN from classes 4 & 5 and the SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD from the best IRR dogs and bitches and PEGGY SUE MEMORIAL AWARD from the winners of Classes 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Judge: NICK THOMPSON BSc (Vet Sci) Hons, BVM&S, VetMFHom, MRCVS (www.holisticvet.co.uk)
4.30pm Prizegiving for BEST IRR GOLDEN OLDIE, BEST OVERALL VETERAN, the SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD and the PEGGY SUE MEMORIAL AWARD.
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WORKING TOGETHER SCHEDULE
10.00am RING 3: Working together classes commence Ring 3.
The judges are doing more than one class so please be sure to tell them which class you are entered in so that you will be given the correct round of obedience to perform. Judging goes on until 12.00 noon.
The three classes are for IRR dogs and bitches and their housemates / friends only. In classes 1, 2 & 3 motivation using toys will be quite acceptable. We want to see loads of happy waggy tails please.
There will be a special prize in each class for the HAPPIEST WORKER in memory of BARNEY JEFFEREY and in class 1 there will be a DARCY MEMORIAL PRIZE for the least obedient but still lovable IRR Golden Retriever.
Judges for the Working Together Classes: ALISON GARFORTH AND SARAH COOKE (www.waggytailsdtc.co.uk).
1. NEWBIES ON THE BLOCK
For IRR dogs (and bitches) and their friends who have never won a prize in any obedience competition.
Heelwork on lead 40 points
Recall on lead (no sit or finish) 30 points
30 sec sit or down stay done on lead 30 points
IN MEMORY OF DARCY
In addition to donating the 1st Prize bags, Best In Show and Obedience (IRR) prizes Lorraine is going to donate a further prize. This one is in memory of her beloved Darcy.
The prize will go to the most useless dog in obedience!!! She says, "To my knowledge my boy is the only one in history that managed to be disqualified!!!! but his stay was brilliant, 15 mins instead of one minute, before sauntering out of the ring and back to the tent. God I loved that boy :)"
"The main idea of the prize is to help to confirm the fact that the competition is only meant to be fun and even the most perfect dog (which Darcy was!) doesn't have to be good at everything."
Lorraine is hoping that this will encourage loads more people to enter and have a go so please don't let her and Darcy down.
2. TROTTING ALONGERS
For IRR dogs (and bitches) and their friends who have never won a prize for obedience at an Open or Championship Show. Any prizes won at the IRR Reunions don’t count.
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall on lead (sit and finish) 30 points
1 min down stay done off lead 30 points
3. CLEVER CLOGS
Open to ALL IRR dogs (and bitches) and their friends
Heel on lead 20 points
Heel free 20 points
Recall off lead (sit and finish) 20 points
Retrieve (handler's article / dumbell / dummy) 20 points
2 min down stay done alone off lead 10 points
N.B. All off lead exercises can be done on lead for a maximum of half the available marks.
NOVELTY CLASSES 2010
JUDGE: TINA FLAVELL ( http://www.tinastails.co.uk/ )
Class 4: Best Golden Oldie Dog or Bitch (7-10 yrs) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 5: Best Golden Oldie Dog or Bitch (10 yrs+) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Best Golden Oldie in Show chosen from winners of classes 4 and 5 and Best IRR Golden Oldie chosen from highest placed IRR Golden Oldie in each class.
Class 6: Dog in Best Condition (-5 yrs) (open to all dogs)
Class 7: Bitch in Best Condition (-5 yrs) (open to all bitches)
Class 8: Dog or Bitch in Best Condition (5 yrs+) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Shannon Memorial Award winner chosen from the highest placed IRR dogs and bitches in classes 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8.
Peggy Sue Memorial Award winner chosen from the winners of classes 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8.
Class 9: Child handling (aged 7yrs to 14yrs)
Class 10: Dog or Bitch with Waggiest Tail (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 11: Best Brace (open to all pairs of dogs and /or bitches)
Class 12: Irish Eyes are Smiling (IRR dogs and bitches only)
Class13: Best Fancy Dress (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class14: Dog the judge would like to take home
CHILDREN are most welcome to enter both the obedience and novelty classes as long as they are used to handling their dogs and will be safe with them.
We have lovely rosettes 1st to 8th place in all classes and there are several special rosettes to be won too. All will be beautifully put together by two of our adopters, Sandra and Owen who also provide and take charge of the agility equipment for us.
ENTRIES FOR ALL CLASSES WILL BE TAKEN ON THE DAY.
AWARDS
THE SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD Sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of Shannon, Our Mascot, whose eyes were the mirror of her soul
PEGGY SUE MEMORIAL CUP sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue
DARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Lorraine Cannon in memory of her beloved Darcy for an otherwise perfect dog who is the most useless dog in obedience.
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.
BEST IRR GOLDEN OLDIE AWARD sponsored by Denise and Phil Fry in memory of Beryl, a special girl
BEST OVERALL VETERAN AWARD sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Jimmy, her beloved IRR forever foster dog
FIRST PRIZE GOODIE BAGS will once again be thoughtfully put together by Lorraine Cannon
HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special and always happy golden
PRIZE CARDS sponsored, designed and printed by Terry & Belinda McAvoy
SPECIAL ROSETTES
SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD WINNER sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of Shannon - Our Mascot, whose eyes were the mirror of her soul
SHANNON MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of Shannon - Our Mascot, whose eyes were the mirror of her soul
PEGGY SUE MEMORIAL WINNER sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue
PEGGY SUE MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her unforgettable BMD, Josh, whose life was way too short
DARCY CANNON MEMORIAL AWARD sponsored by Lorraine Cannon in memory of her beloved Darcy for an otherwise perfect dog who is the most useless dog in obedience
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
THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Ann Grant for Hubbell, forever by my side
THE PUDSEY MEMORIAL AWARD RUNNER UP sponsored by Ann Grant for Hubbell, forever by my side
BEST OVERALL VETERAN sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Freddie, a much loved IRR foster dog, whose stay with them was, sadly, not long enough
BEST OVERALL VETERAN RUNNER UP sponsored by Gwen Flynn for all my boys at Rainbow Bridge
BEST IRR GOLDEN OLDIE sponsored by Di and Rob Thompson for that very special Irish lady, Holly, who found her way into everyone’s hearts
BEST IRR GOLDEN OLDIE RUNNER UP sponsored by Gwen Flynn for all my boys at Rainbow Bridge
MOST IMPROVED IRR DOG sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
MOST IMPROVED IRR DOG RUNNER UP sponsored by Ann Grant for Hubbell, forever by my side
MOST IMPROVED IRR BITCH sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
BEST IRR WORKING TOGETHER DOG sponsored by Joan Milford in memory of the very special Oliver
BEST IRR WORKING TOGETHER BITCH sponsored by Joan Milford for Josh her much loved companion
HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special golden
CLASS ROSETTES
Class 1: NEWBIES ON THE BLOCK sponsored by Bob Warwick in loving memory of Jake ( Little Man ) A wonderful and brave boy.
Class 2: TROTTING ALONGERS sponsored by Di and Rob Thompson for gentle Bella, who still mothers all the foster dogs
Class 3: CLEVER CLOGS sponsored by Di and Rob Thompson for Josie who is such a clever clogs and who is still enjoying the extra life IRR gave her
Class 4: BEST GOLDEN OLDIE DOG OR BITCH (7-10 yrs) sponsored by Wendy Waygood for golden oldie Kerry and his best friend Honey
Class 5: BEST GOLDEN OLDIE DOG OR BITCH (10+ yrs) sponsored by Gwen Flynn for all my boys at Rainbow Bridge
Class 6: DOG IN BEST CONDITION (-5 yrs) sponsored by Julie Granger for the inimitable and much loved Ricky 3 Legs
Class 7: BITCH IN BEST CONDITION (-5 yrs) sponsored by Turner and Kenzie Wilkins who live very happily with their Mum and Dad, Paul and Caroline Wilkins
Class 8: DOG OR BITCH IN BEST CONDITION (5+ yrs) sponsored by Pam Morris, dedicated to Silver Boy who enriched my life even though he was with me for just a short time (3 years)
Class 9: CHILD HANDLING (Age 7 – 14 yrs) sponsored by Turner and Kenzie Wilkins who live very happily with their Mum and Dad, Paul and Caroline Wilkins
Class 10: DOG OR BITCH WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL sponsored by Lucy Lockley, a very happy labrador
Class 11: BEST BRACE sponsored by Di and Rob Thompson in memory of our beautiful golden boys, Perry and Sandy
Class 12: IRISH EYES ARE SMILING sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has rescued who have since learned to smile
Class 13: FANCY DRESS sponsored by Chris Heath in memory of Emma
Class 14: DOG THE JUDGE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE HOME sponsored by Bob Warwick in loving memory of Jake (Little Man) – a wonderful and brave boy
ROSETTES FOR HAVE A GO AGILITY sponsored by Sheena Brown for my special IRR rescue, Murphy, who has taken me down so many learning
paths.
All of us at at IRR would like to say a huge "thank you" to all of the above sponsors. The money we have saved on the rosettes alone will pay for us to transport even more deserving dogs over from Ireland .
Thankyou so much for your ongoing support of all we are trying to do.
PARADE OF RESCUES
As in previous years, there will be a Parade of Rescue Dogs but, as we now have 6 years of happy dogs to take part, we will be having 6 short parades, to follow immediately after one another, so dogs aren't waiting around too long, with a group photo of each year.
This will commence at 12.30pm and will be followed immediately by a Parade of our Sponsor Dogs so please try to be sure to be at the show in good time to take part.
Someone in the PA/Prizes tent, on the far side of the main ring, will take your name / dog's name and his /her year of adoption on the day so please could you be sure to register as soon as you can so we don't leave anybody out.
FUN and GAMES
FUN and GAMES ......... Dogs can have as many tries as they like at things like TEMPTATION ALLEY, WATER BOBBING, SIT IN THE HOOP and FIND AN 'X' all for just 50p a go.
HAVE A GO AGILITY
HAVE A GO AGILITY will be going on in RING 2 in short sessions during the day.
It will be £1.00 a go but this includes having a dummy run in the small practice area on the side before going into the main agility ring.
N.B. For safety reasons, AGILITY will be under the very strict supervision of our experienced trainers only. Children are very welcome to have a go with their dogs at AGILITY and FUN & GAMES but only with their parents present and only if the dogs are used to being handled by them so that both child and dog will be safe.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
There will also be several places to spend your pennies (or, hopefully pounds) including IRR products, cards and calendars, guess the name of the elephant, Serenity crystals & gift stall, Gillys Gems, various holistic therapies and a CHC stall, a bottle stall, a pet shop stand, White Elephant stall, book and CD stall, raffles and tombola and you can also meet and, hopefully sponsor, some of our very own IRR Sponsor Dogs.
MICROCHIPPING
As we believe it is very important to keep our dogs safe in all situations and with dog theft being on the increase everywhere, we will again be offering a micro-chipping service at the 2010 Reunion. This will be open to all dogs not just IRR ones. Dogs will be able to just turn up on the day but, if you would like to book in advance, then please email Jane as she will be in charge of chipping the dogs.
The service will be available all day. The cost of micro-chipping will be £10 a dog and £15 if you have two dogs. The normal charge appears to be £25+ per dog so this is quite a good saving and it could save a life in the future. Unfortunately, although we would like to, we are unable to offer the service any cheaper because we have to cover the cost of the guns and scanner aswell as the chips themselves.
Also Avid suggest that existing chips should be checked to see that they are still in place and readable so, for £1, Jane and our other qualified microchippers will be happy to do this for you too. Better to be safe than sorry.
OUR KIND SPONSORS
All at Irish Retriever Rescue would like to thank all the companies and very kind people who have been very generous to us.
CAMPING
Campers are welcome to stay at Bury View Farm (tents / motorhomes / caravans) at very reasonable rates. Once again, you can make a long weekend of it or you can even go the whole hog and book a whole week's holiday.
The Bookings will fill up really quickly so please contact REGINA asap as it will be first come, first served, for the electric hook-ups.
There will be a van selling refreshments including BREAKFAST for the campers and early arrivals on Reunion Day. For those who don't wish to camp:-
B&BS IN AND AROUND BATH
The Bath Waterside Travelodge Travelodge - Hotel overview
http://www.lodging-world.com/petfriendlysearch.uk.england.somerset.bath.html
Ger & Roz Addicot.........Corston Fields........ 01225 873305. I know these won't take dogs in rooms but would be OK for anyone who doesn't have any.
Tim Bee.........School Cottages Farmborough.....01761 471167 http://www.schoolcottages.co.uk/. Dogs accepted by prior arrangement
Tracey & Simon.......... Corston Fields..........01225 874867 not known if dogs are accepted in rooms
Jenny Langley...............Farmborough.......... 01761 470300 not known if dogs are accepted in rooms
Gerald & Wendy Pow....Inglesbatch..............01225 423989 not known if dogs are accepted in rooms
Early booking is again advisable as this is a popular tourist area.
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