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Training Day - Judging the Bearded Collie Notices
Beardie doing Agility
To cater for those starting out on their judging careers AND those who are looking to progress onto A3 lists

The day will include the KC Conformation and Movement Seminar by KC Accredited Trainer - Wendy Hines and will provide an opportunity for those of you who are interested in Judging our breed to take part in handling and understanding the anatomy and structure of a Bearded Collie.

 A3(Judges List)/KC Part 3 Breed Assessment and examination will also be taking place on the day

To be held on Sunday 28th November 2004 at The Canine Academy, Tollerton, Nottingham

Further details will be made available nearer the time but if you want to know more, please contact Paula Brooks on 01600-740694

Golden Jubilee Book

In 2005 the Club will be celebrating its 50th birthday. The club intends to celebrate this with a Golden Jubilee Book covering the period 1981 to 2005

Barbara Partridge (the Year Book Editor) is looking for suggestions and material to be included in this Golden Jubilee Book.

2005 might seem a long way of but we really need to start planning the Book soon. It's over to you, it's your club, your book, please dig deep in your archives for those photos, exercise your brain cells for those memorable moments and have a hand in the Clubs celebrations.

Contact Barbara on 01283 562835


Family Beardie Walks

Dorothy Holt, the Bearded News Editor, is seeking articles on Family Beardie Walks (safe walks) either in your own locality or places where you have visited on holiday.

Also any stories on Camping/Caravanning holidays, Travelling with Beardies and Passports and working with Beardies in TV, Adverts, Films etc.

Contact Dorothy on 01706 632091.


Bearded Collie Club Rescue & Welfare

Are you interested in becoming a Rescue & Welfare Co-ordinator?

We are interested to hear form anyone who is interested in becoming a co-ordinator for the following areas:

  • East Yorkshire
  • South Yorkshire & North Midlands

All enquires to Julienne Carter, the Rescue & Welfare Administrator on 01495 775441

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CALLING ALL STEWARDS

If anyone is interested in Stewarding at our Club Shows, please contact George Pedder for further details.

George can be contacted on:  01254-246474


Congratulations!!!
The BCC Jubilee Draw has had its first three winners.

At the BCC Open Show in April Pauline Clough won £67 with the winning ticket 109. In Scotland at the Scottish branch show Francis Richards held ticket 12 and went home £69.50 richer. Whilst at the West of England & South Wales Fun Day in June, the lucky winner of £73.50 was Sue Whitham.

It's not too late to join in the Jubilee draw! With the current numbers then each months winners are guaranteed £70! Far better odds than on the lotto.

To be in the July draw simply get a cheque for £9 (9 months) to Norma Birtle at 17 Bickford Terrace, Aycliffe Village, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham. DL5 6LA. For July subscriptions (£9) please send Norma payment by the end of June.

Further details from Kay Farrier

Branch Diaries

East Anglian & South East Branch

Sunday 3rd October 2004 Coastal Ramble 2.00 pm at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk

Fish and Chips by the beach afterwards! Touring Caravan site nearby. Telephone Cliff House on 01728 648282 for bookings.

Sunday 28th November 2004 Christmas Party The Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth, nr Newmarket
Saturday 11th December 2004 Christmas Meal 7.30 pm The Dales Pub, Dales Road, Ipswich
Please contact Shirley Hinchliffe on 01473 464021 for more details

Northern Branch

Sunday 26th September 2004 BCC Open Show The Northern Branch host the Bearded Collie Club Open Show
Sunday 24th October 2004 Northern Branch Education Day Canine Health Care Options by Catherine O'Driscoll

Shipton by Beningbrough Community Centre, York.

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th November 2004 Scotland Weekend Home of the Bearded Collie. Give one of the committee a call to register your interest
Sunday 28th November 2004 Beardie Ramble Around Bolton Abbey. Call us nearer the date for times and where to meet
Monday 13th December 2004 Christmas Party Santa Paws will once again be dropping into our Training Class to wish us all a 'Beardie Merry Christmas"
Sunday 9th January 2005 Beardie Ramble Join us at Delamere Forest for our now annual post new-year ramble. Meeting at the information centre at 11am
Please contact George Pedder on 01254 246474 for more details.

West of England and South Wales Branch

Sunday 26th September 2004 Education Day Location to be confirmed at either Hambridge or Easter Compton.
Sunday 28th November 2004 Christmas Party The Ellesmere Centre, Stetchworth, nr Newmarket
Sunday 12th December 2004 Christmas Dinner To be held in Devon.

Christmas Lunch followed by an afternoon of Beardie Fun and Games. Club stand and Raffle.

Please contact Paula Brooks on 01600 740694 for more details.

North East Branch

Wednesday 5th September 2004 Beardie Night & Veterinary Talk Birtley Community Centre 7.30pm.
Saturday 16th October 2004 Beardie Ramble Coastal location, followed by fish & chips!
Wednesday 10th November 2004 Beardie Night 7.30pm start - details and location as above.
Sunday 12th December Christmas Party 2.00pm Contact Kay Farrier

Contact Kay Farrier on 0191 243 4432 for more details.

Scottish Branch
Please contact Amanda Bisset on 01294 278733 for details of forthcoming events
Midlands Branch
Please contact Ellen Sullivan on 0121 559 2817 for details of forthcoming events

And it's not all dog shows...

Beardies and their owners take part in a wide range of activities. Seen here are Flyball and Agility. Activities include Obedience, Working Tests, Herding Competitions and KC Good Citizen tests.

Contact your local branch for more information.