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 will restart on Thursday 23rd April 2026
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Horningsham near Longleat
23.4. and 7.5.
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Knightsmead Farm, Seend, SN12 6RX
21.5. and 4.6.
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Hawkers Hill near Gillingham
18.6. and 2.7.
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Fonthill, Bake Barn, SP3 5SY
16.7. and 30.7.
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Our trainers will be Ken Green, Jane Manley, Lucy Arnold and Rob Singleton
Open - Intermediate - Novice - Beginner/Young dogs
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Working Tests
Open AV Retriever Working Test
Sunday 29th March 2026
at Calstone Wellington
SN11 0PN
Members: £12
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
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Jayne Coley A Panel 1850
Nigel Probert B Panel 3675
Olivia Cresswell NP
Shane King NP 4060
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Entries via FTMS - entries close 21st March 2026
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
Saturday 25th April 2026
near Yatesbury, Wiltshire SN11 in the area of Calne
9am for a 9:30am start
Members: £12
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
Helen Goodwin A3595
Pete Castleman B1846
Jos Evans
Entries via FTMS - entries close 17th March 2026
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 on the day with either dummy throwing, dummy placing or stewarding
AV Retriever Puppy/Special Puppy/NDNH
Saturday 13th June 2026
location tbc
9am for a 9:30am start
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Members: £12
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
Mary-Jane Opie A3040
David Thomas NP3876
Nikki Urquhart NP4137
Zena Churchward
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Entries via FTMS please - entries close 5th June 2026
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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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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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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: Craig Perry - A Panel 3550
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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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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