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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Field Trials
12 Dog All Aged AV Retriever Field Trial
Driven and Walked Up
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: £65
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: Mike Jones - A Panel 3780
Jill Gardner - B Panel 3668
Jess Latham - NP​ 4061
Chris Gore - NP​ 4135
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Entries close at midnight on Friday 19th September 2025
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
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Draw by FTMS on Saturday 20th September 2025 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 - Trophy and £65
2nd place £50
Guns choice - Award
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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12 Dog Novice AV Retriever Field Trial
Walked Up
Date:
Wednesday 26th November 2025
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Seaton Shoot
Axmouth
EX12 4BJ​​​
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Members: £65
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: Steve Ashby - A Panel 2549
Matt Gould - B Panel​ 3776
Henrietta Fletcher - NP 3533
Shane King - NP​ 4060
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Entries close at midnight on Monday 10th November 2025
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
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Draw by FTMS on Tuesday 11th November 2025 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 - Trophy and £65
2nd place £45
Guns choice - Award
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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12 Dog 1 Day Open AV Retriever Field Trial
Date:
Saturday 6th December 2025
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Seaton Shoot
Axmouth, Devon
​EX12 4BJ
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Members: £70
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: Robert Atkinson - A Panel 5
Judy Rainey - A Panel​ 59
Sara Chichester - A Panel 1847
Ken Green - B Panel 3366
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​Entries close at midnight on Friday 21st November 2025
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
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Draw by FTMS on Saturday 22nd November 2025 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 - Gatcombe Carli Trophy and £70
2nd place £50
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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12 Dog Novice AV Retriever Field Trial
Driven
Date:
Wednesday 17th 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: £65
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: ​Craig Perry - A Panel 3550
Louie Robertson - B Panel​ 3666
Nikki Urquhart - NP 4137
Patti Money-Coutts - NP 4069
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Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 3rd December 2025
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
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Draw by FTMS on Thursday 4th December 2025 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 £65
2nd place £45
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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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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Final gathering of the 2025 training season
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Summer BBQ on Thursday7th August at Ford Oak Farm, Mere BA12 6BD
joined by the Spaniels for an evening of fun tests and an against the clock Scurry (with prizes)
1st go in the scurry included, every further go £1 to beat your own time.
Cost for the evening to include the BBQ will be £15 per handler, non competing guests welcome for a contribution of £5
Helpers welcome, please contact Christine - you will be fed on the house....
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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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