Retrievers
We run a number of working tests and field trials each season. Please see the information below about the plans for the year.
The Club uses Field Trial Management System for entry to its field trials and working tests, please help our secretaries by using this online system to enter our competitions
Rules and Conditions of entry for all trials - please click to download a copy
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Training Schedule 2025
To register your interest or if you have any queries, please contact Christine Collins - christine@collinsclan.co.uk
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Retriever Training 2025​
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Thursday evenings from 24th April 2025, we meet 6 for 6:30pm
Training Dates and Venues
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Horningsham: 24.4., 8.5., 22.5. and 5.6.2025
Hawkers' Hill (with water): 19.6., 3.7., 17.7.2025
Fordoak Farm near Mere: End of season gathering with Spaniels 7.8.2025
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Our trainers will be Ken Green, Jane Manley, Lucy Arnold and Lucy Nolan
Open - Intermediate - Novice - Beginner/Young dogs
Working Tests
Open AV Retriever Working Test
Saturday 12th April 25
at Heddington near Calne
SN11 0PN
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
Craig Perry (A Panel)
Karen McCarthy (B Panel)
Kevin Phillips (NP)
Jess Latham (NP)
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Entries via FTMS - entries close 5th April 2025
For more information please contact our Retriever Working Test Secretary - Linda Newnes
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
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Novice AV Retriever Working Test
Sunday 4th May 2025
at Horningsham near Longleat
BA12 7LY
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
Matthew Could (B-Panel)
Sid Davies (NP)
Emma Champion (NP)
Julian Morgan (NP)
Entries via FTMS - entries close 27th April 2025
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
AV Retriever Puppy/Special Puppy/NDNH
Sunday 15th June 2025
at Chilmark
SP3 5AY
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are
Craig Perry (KC A panel 3550)
Karen Handley (KC Judge 4084)
Zena Churchward (NP)
Lee Burdett (NP)
Christine Collins (NP)
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Entries via FTMS please - closing 8th June 2025
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help at the event. If you are available please contact our working test secretary Linda Newnes via email lindanewnes@gmail.com
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Field Trials
Open AV Retriever Field Trial
Date: Saturday 4th October 2025
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Inpark Farm,
Holway Lane
Cattistock DT2 0HH
by kind invitation of
the Atkinson Family
Members: £45
Non-Members: £65
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
TBC
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Entries close
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Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Ticefield Trophy and £50
Guns choice - Melbury Award
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Novice AV Retriever Field Trial
Date:
Monday 24th November 2025
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Upton Pyne
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Members: £50
Non-Members: £70
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
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TBC
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Entries close at midnight on - please ensure you have renewed your club membership and have up to date membership payment to qualify for 1st preference in the draw.
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Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary on
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Prizes and Trophies:
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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Novice AV Retriever Field Trial
Date:
December 2025
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Great Durnford Estate
Great Durnford SP4 6AZ
by kind permission of the Estate Manager Mr Matt Gentle and
Head Keeper Mr Tom Paul
Members: £50
Non-Members: £70
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
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TBC
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Entries close at midnight on - please ensure you have renewed your club membership and have up to date membership payment to qualify for 1st preference in the draw.
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Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary on
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Catcombe Carli Trophy and £50
2nd place £30
3rd place £25
Guns choice - Milheath Trophy
Keepers choice - Chris Damon Trophy
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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