Working Tests - Previous Seasons
2024
OPEN TEST
Saturday April 20th at Packington
Judges: Dave Brown, Brian Chesser, Ellena Nunneley, Steve Le Voi and Stuart Arch
Results as follows:
1st Lakedown Haslam owned & handled by Ali Cecere
Ali was awarded the Chatston Cup for the winner and also the Swiftlands Trophy for best lady handler
A run off for 2nd and 3rd place resulted in:
2nd Kilpen Nightcap of Waterford owned & handled by Jayne Coley
Jayne was awarded the Beadles Cup for Runner up
3rd Laggengill Dawn of Blackgrass owned & handled by Leigh Jackson
4th Stauntonvale Shelley owned & handled by Pip Wheatcroft
COM Mekoro Shot Marker of Waterford owned & handled by Jayne Coley
COM Tempurong Thrill of it All owned & handled by Vanessa King
Puppy, ND/NH, Veteran
Sunday May 26th at Home Farm, Compton Verney
Chief Steward: Ellena Nunneley
Judges: Kate Smith B3097 Laura Marsh B3451
Norman Onens NP Craig Jackson NP4087
Results as follows:
PUPPY
1st and winner of the Stauntonvale Cup and Midland Puppy Shield - Stauntonvale Iced Bun Laura Hill
2nd - Mynydddu Robey Kathy Robey
3rd - Diglake Constance Annabelle Dodd
ND/NH
1st and Winner of the Midland Gundog Society Trophy
Lynedance Belladonna Tom Cantwell
2nd - Rupert Bear Radana Hlinikova
3rd - Kenzduo Calm Before Storm Pat James
4th - Gallowridge Blackthorn of Khaki Feather Sammy Elliott
COM - Swiftlands Sniffa Robert Swift
COM - Skyshot Goldfinch Sara Brown
VETERAN
1st and winner of The Truebeck Nanna Trophy
Geordieland Tilly Ruth Warner
2nd - Turpingreen Acuna of Corsemalzie Carol Probert
3rd - Swiftlands Dora Austin Nunneley
NOVICE
Saturday June 8th at Packington
Chief Steward: Dave Brown
Judges: Helen Goodwin A3595 Dorothy Walls-Duffin B2457
Kevin Turner NP3939 Doug Ingall NP3865
Jackie Martin NP
Results as follows:
1st and winner of the Mansditch Dan Trophy
Hepthorne Oak Gerry Price
2nd - Forest Hill Breeze Rufus Ulyet
3rd - Hollowgate Sunset Gerry Price
4th - Klato Jasmine of Banksglen Sharon Kitson
COM - Littlecopse Pat's Pride Pat Dixon
COM - Lurgen Ace of Gallifield Dave Gallimore
COM - Zandawn's Falls Gill Smith
All Aged Test on FT Lines in Sugar Beet (24 dogs)
combined with Judges Training Day
Sunday August 11th near Twycross
sadly cancelled due to extreme heat
2023
Saturday May 20th at Compton Verney
Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Veteran
Chief Steward: Tim Brain and Gary Rogers
Judges: Phil Garton A2178 Phil Bruton A2718
Ian Glover NP Dorothy Walls-Duffin B2457
Guy Radford NP2591
Results
PUPPY
No 1st place awarded
2nd Brisingamen Arthur Matthew Shetliffe
3rd Gingerfox Firecrest Of Severncrest Carla Gibson
4th Kenzduo Aquamarine Of Redvalci Catrin Owen
COM Connisbrooks Berneray Tommy Weekley
COM Castlecopse May Blossom Claire Raymond
ND/NH
1st Littlecopse Sparkle Penny Davies
2nd Syltoni Summer Breeze Rachel Davis
3rd Boca Raton Rust Katie Alliband
4th Olanena Lusty Glaze Bay Kerry Gurman
COM Vilendal Harry Connick Ros Freeman
VETERAN
1st Klato Firefly David Clayton
2nd Birdsgreen Thembi Of Spurgate Brian Chesser
3rd Gwynteg Fyne Stuart Arch
4th Boggwater Ruby Bell Andy Lines
Special award of an Acme Alpha whistle went to Austin Nunneley who at the age of 7 competed in his first working test (Veteran) and did a fabulous job.
Saturday June 24th at Packington
Novice and Open
Chief Steward: Steve Richardson
Judges: Phil Highfield A2762 Sally Richardson B3214
Clare Wood B3228 Leigh Jackson NP3024
Carol Probert NP
OPEN
1st Maderablanca Amarillo Steve Le Voi
2nd and Beadles Trophy for Runner Up in Open Castletioram Caledonia at Quingrave Steve Newitt
3rd and Swiftlands Trophy for Best Lady Handler Lyebreach Golden Eagle of Riverlily Abbie Reid
4th Blazebeck Venus of Laxtongate Sophie Harris
COM Fieldbrooke Quinn at Quingrave Steve Newitt
COM Reedmores Ares of Higgscroft Dan Higgs
NOVICE
After a run-off for 1st and 2nd:
1st Slingley Black Beauty at Minerskiln Shane Gilliver
2nd Kentwone Wisteria Whisper Paul Watson
3rd Zandawns Falls Gill Smith
4th Sorrellcott Superior George Davies
COM Cornstraw Buzzard Ian Glover
COM Klato Jasmine of Banksglen Sharon Kitson
COM Hiltonfarm Definintely Red Liz Saxton
Sunday August 13th near Twycross
All Aged Test in Sugar Beet (24 dogs)
Chief Steward: Laura Hill
Judges: Vanessa King B3609 Ellena Nunneley NP3917
Sharon Kitson B3459
Results as follows:
1st Place: Diglake Zara handled by Sam Selwood who took home the Autumn Fieldwork Trophy for overall winner AND the Wrenthorpe Trophy for Highest placed Novice dog.
2nd Place: Stauntonvale Hardy handled by Gary Rogers
COM: Highroost Beech of Flypatch Simone Barratt
COM: Krackenmac Roccos Excalibur Ali Cecere
COM: Cornstraw Buzzard Ian Glover
COM: Boggwater Bombay Sapphire Andy Lines
2022
Saturday 14th May: Novice & Open
NOVICE
Our Novice Judges were:
Tim Brain (A3226). Dawn Scott (B3643)
Andy Fisher (NP) Laura Marsh (NP3451)
Paul Truby (NP3058)
1st and winner of the Mansditch Dan Trophy: Flomoor Foxglove handled by Rachel Pugh-Lewis
Rachel also won a gold plated Acme whistle.
2nd: Lioslaith Fly High handled by Lesley Cooper -Shaw
3rd: Breckmarsh Emeric handled by Cherry Smith
COM
Pinfeathers Excalibur handled by Callum Raywood
Klato Indri handled by David Clayton
Hectorkirk Henry handled by Laura Howe
OPEN
Our Open judges were:
Sean McGrath (A3010) Dave Field (A2257) Derek Hill (NP)
Henrik Vilendal (A3077) Laura Hill (A3229)
1st and winner of the Chatston Cup: Tashwarne Jasmin handled by Kim Prentice
Kim also won the Swiftlands Trophy newly presented to the club by Ellena Swift Nunneley for best lady handler and a gold plated Acme whistle.
The result of a run off for 2nd and 3rd:
2nd and winner of the Beadles Trophy: Pinfeathers Calypso handled by Nick Barker
3rd: Etomanni Commanche handled by Peter Whelan
COM
Carltonstar Quinn of Chitterman handled by Pete Goddard
Lakedown Haslam handled by Ali Cecere
Swiftlands Briar handled by Ellena Swift Nunneley
Sunday 26th June: Puppy, ND/NH & Veteran
Judges: Steve Richardson (A2849) Kate Smith (B3097)
Lisa Harris (B3002) Reuben Mort (NP2977)
Stuart Arch (NP3793) Doug Ingall (NP3865)
Home Farm, Compton Verney by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Des Wells
PUPPY
1st and winner of the Stauntonvale Cup: Jenbull Bracken Simon Hagain
2nd Tealcreek Turn to Stone Vivien Warren
3rd Shimnavale Artemis of Skeviot Simon Hagain
4th Cornstraw Hind Pete Nicholls
COM Kentwone Lebkuchen Oliver Hardcastle
COM Gwidigada Bombay Sapphire Jennifer Thomas
VETERAN
1st and winner of The Truebeck Nanna Trophy: Turpingreen Acuna of Corsemalzie Carol Probert
2nd Northvale Tonka Craig Jackson
3rd Birdsgreen O’Brien Gary Rogers
COM Oceanred Canvas Back Chris Marchant
COM Abbotshall Pioneer of Higgscroft Vivien Warren
NOVICE DOG/ NOVICE HANDLER
1st Jobeshill Scotch Bonnet Sarah van Kouteren
2nd Higgscroft Fantasy Chilli Oliver Hauxwell
3rd Vilendal Harry Connick Ros Freeman
4th Fieldbrooke Zara Charlotte Perry
Saturday 20th August: All Aged Walk Up in Sugar Beet
Judges: Dave Brown (A3357) Tim Brain (A3226)
Carol Probert (NP)
Chief Steward: Laura Hill
Twycross by kind permission of The Wright family
1st and winner of Midland Gundog Society Autumn Fieldwork Trophy:
PINFEATHERS EXCALIBUR Callum Raywood
2nd BEACONBANKS OAK AT JOBESHILL Jane Fairclough
3rd NOBSQUINTON TEASEL OF CROFTFERRY Steve Prosser
4th HIGHROOST OAK Simone Barratt
COM and winner of the Wrenthorpe Trophy for highest placed novice dog in the awards:
VILENDAL CAPTAIN FARRELL Simone Barratt
COM BALBIRNIE MORGAN Karen Vere-hodge
COM KENXTWEN SPRING BLOSSOM Cristine Haggstrom
2021
3rd July: Puppy & Novice Dog/Novice Handler
Judges: Kate Smith (B3097) Carol Probert (NP)
Mark Schiller (NP) Pete Goddard (NP)
Ellena Nunneley (NP)
Chief Stewards: Stuart Arch and Tim Brain
Location: Packington Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Guernsey
PUPPY
1st Cornstraw Snipe Ruth Warner
2nd Flomoor Foxglove Rachel Pugh-Lewis
3rd Roxhart Cool Blue Deana Cornforth
4th Blazebeck Venus of Laxongate Sophie Harris
COM Jobeshill Roxanne Jane Sizer
COM Cornstraw Black Grouse Claire Glentworth
NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
1st Ghilgrange Midnight Kiss Judith Hart
2nd Garrenwell Tirol Cristine Haggstrom
3rd Highroost Oak Simone Barratt
4th Holmside Goose at Sunshimmer Jennie Knight
COM Zandawn Fire Bell Helen Stevenson
COM Diglake Fedora Greg Brown
COM Turpingreen Ellis Janet Blair
31st July: Novice and Open
Judges: OPEN
Phil Highfield (A2762)
Dave Brown (A3357)
Laura Hill (A3229)
NOVICE
Sean McGrath (A3010) Brian Barker (A2456)
Mell Brooks (B3442) Derek Hill (NP)
Ian Glover (NP)
Chief Steward: Steve Richardson
Location: Packington Estate by kind permission of Lord and Lady Guernsey
NOVICE
1st Garrethall Twist Katie Powell
2nd Hollygate Derwent Kay Pallett
3rd Ingdalehowl Bring it Back Stuart Lundy
4th Bromleywood Gucci of Flypatch Claire Glentworth
COM Eadiespool Willow Sam Selwood
COM Castletioram Lochend Lad of Viribus Dave Smith
OPEN
1st Stauntonvale Affogato of Connisbrook Doug Ingall
2nd Swiftlands Briar Ellena Swift Nunneley
3rd Shadeoak Major Christopher Pilkington
4th Mekoro Shot Marker of Waterford Jayne Coley
COM Carltonstar Quinn of Chitterman Pete Goddard
COM Swiftlands Austin Ellena Swift Nunneley
2020 events cancelled due to Covid
2019
SUNDAY 19th May 2019
Closing date for entries 12th May 2019
The Berkswell Estate, Berkswell Road, Meriden, CV7 7SL
MEET AT 9:00am for 9:30 start
Judges: Mrs. Lisa Harris (B3002), Mrs. Sheila Suzuki (B3188), Mrs. Dorothy Walls-Duffin (B2457), Mr. Kevin Turner (NP), Mr Doug Ingall (NP)
Chief Steward: Mr. Gary Rogers
OPEN
1st Charlotte Brailsford with Kentixen Sunshine Blossom of Casheath
2nd Ellena Swift Nunneley with Swiftlands Austin
3rd Carol Probert with Turpingreen Acuna of Corsemalzie
4th Bob Clay with Siyah Sambuca of Oncote
NOVICE (in a field of 51 dogs)
1st Jenny King with Riverlily Sunshine Swift at Lyebreach
2nd Harriet Newcombe with Riverlily Sunny Sunshine
3rd Peter McConkey with Glanwold Silvia
4th Nick Swan with Constanigree Star Beam
COM Pat Bell with Higgscroft Omega at Pallingforth
Puppy, ND-NH and Veteran AV Retriever Working Test at Packington Estate
by kind permission of Lord and Lady Guernsey, sponsored by Skinners
SUNDAY 30th June 2019
Closing date for entries 23rd June 2019
The Packington Estate, Meriden, CV7 7HE
MEET AT 9:00am for 9:30 start
Judges: Sally Richardson (B3214), Carol Probert , Vanessa King (NP), Nick Bowley (NP)
Chief Steward: Mr. Tim Brain
PUPPY
1st Derrick Capel Flashmount Flute
2nd Karen Vere-hodge Applebriar Clyde
3rd Gary Rogers Bearbrace Jackson
4th Callum Raywood Pinefeathers Casanova
ND/NH
1st Ruth Warner Geordieland Tilly
no 2nd or 3rd awarded
4th Paul Cartwright Barblythe Lois
COM Elizabeth Saxton Artistryn Zara
VETERAN
1st Jackie Pywell Spinnakeu Quiver
2nd David Clayton Little Ava of Klato
3rd Dave Brown Bearbrace Boadicea
4th Robert Fisher Rocky Lane
COM Gary Rogers Rasheeka Secret Tune
Novice AV Retriever Working Test Walked up in sugar beet at Twycross
by kind permission of Robert Wright and family, sponsored by Skinners
11th August 2019
Closing date for entries 4th August 2019
Gopsall House Farm, Twycross, CV9 3PP
MEET AT 9:00am for 9:30 start
Chief Steward: Mrs. L Hill
Judges: Jayne Coley (A1850), Derrick Capel, Derek Hill (NP)
Congratulations to all in the awards as follows:
1st ELUSIVE LILY Lucinda Joule
2nd GLENFIA HERO Clare Wood
3rd ETOMANNI LUDO OF CORSEMALZIE. Carol Probert
4th ISLEOFMAN GIN Vicki Ruston
COM. DIGLAKE FACINATOR OF LOTTIE Jackie Martin
2018
SUNDAY 13th May 2018, Novice and Open
at The Berkswell Estate, Berkswell Road, Meriden, CV7 7SL
By Kind Permission of Mr. Thomas Wheatley- Hubbard
MEET AT 9:00am for 9:30 start
Judges: Mrs. Sheila Suzuki (B3188) Mr. Dave Brown (B3357) Mrs. Pat Dixon (NP) Mrs. Dawn Scott (NP).
Chief Steward: Mr. Chris Warner
Novice
1st Hasseycotte Sea Sprit, Mr Robert Fisher.
2nd Gwenteg Alize, Mr Malcom Jones.
3rd Higgscroft Corylus Avelana, Susan Corden.
COM Mistgris Eric, Mrs Lesley Cooper-Shaw.
Open
1st Higgscroft Avenger, Mr Daniel Higgs.
2nd Feather in my Cap at Higgscroft, Mr Daniel Higgs.
3rd Flypatch Lima, Mrs Ann Blake.
4th Autumnwillow Squire of Connisbrook, Mr Doug Ingall.
COM Abbotshall Pioneer of Higgscroft, Mr Daniel Higgs.
COM Blackhatch Ripple of Skeviot, Mrs Carolyn Jenkins.
SUNDAY 1st July 2018, Puppy, Novice dog/Novice handler and Veteran
at The Packington Estate, Meriden, CV7 7HE
By Kind Permission of The Right Hon The Earl of Aylesford
Judges: Mrs. Kate Smith (B3097) Mr. Guy Radford (2591) Mrs. Suzanne Bailye (NP) Mrs. Dawn Scott (NP).
Chief Steward: Mr. Stuart Arch & Mr. Tim Brain
PUPPY
1ST: Tullysedge Chase The Gold With Hartleyjean - Sally Richardson
2ND: Tullysedge Band of Gold - Adrian Phillips
3RD: Idawood Heather - Mrs. F. Prentice
4TH: Pherlotte Bayberry - Sally Morewood
CoM: Ettinsmoor Dingo - John Harlow
CoM: Burntheath Cracker - Kevin Hill
NOVICE DOG NOVICE HANDLER
1ST: Boggwater Ruby Bell - Tracy Lines
2ND: Clarkesbush Fallow - Rosie Featherstone
3RD: Meadowmoor Candy - Robert Bowden
4TH: Altries Chestnut - Susan Poole
VETERAN
1ST : Levenghyl Puffin of Corsemalzie - Carol Probert
2ND : Overthwarts Olive - Mark Schiller
3RD: Hackie Sack Hattie - Sally Morewood
4TH Westhala Image Dallick - Pat Dixon
CoM Ft Ch Castlemans Mkussi - Sally Richardson
12th August 2018, Novice test in Sugarbeet
By Kind Permission of The Wright Family, Gopsall House Farm, Twycross, CV13 6ND
Chief Stewards: Mrs. L Hill, Mr. S. Richardson
Judges: Mr. D. Brown, Mrs. S. Suzuki, Mrs. V. King, Mr. D. Ingall.
1st. SIYAH SAMBUCUS OF ONCOTE - Bob Clay
2nd. KENTIXEN SUNSHINE BLOSSOM OF CASHEATH - Charlotte Brailsford
3rd. FOREVER STORM KING - Patricia Dixon
4th. JOBESHILL MASAI MARA - Jane Fairclough
CoM. CASKILLS BOY - Debbie Butler
2017
Novice & Open Working Tests at The Berkswell Estate
Date: Sunday 7th May
Judges: Dave Brown, Vanessa King, Dawn Newitt, Steve Newitt
Chief Steward: Gary Rogers
Location: Berkswell Estate, Meriden, CV7 7SL (10 mins from NEC Junction 6 M42)
Novice
1st: STAUNTONVALE TEASEL OF CONNISBROOK Mr. D. Ingall
2nd: STOKES OF GEORGE AT ASHWYND Mrs. D. Turton
3rd: BRAITOFT ENNERDALE Ms. H. Swan
4th: BODDELWYDDAN APOLLO Mr. M. Toon
COM’s
ROUGHBEAT GABRIELLA OF GOLDENVINE Ms. J. Deeming.
CYNHINFA OLLERTON OF LAGGENGILL Mr. N. Dutton
Open
1st: JOBESHILL LOTTA OF STAUNTONVALE Mr D Hill
2nd: MADERABLANCA AMARILLO Mr. S. Le Voi
3rd: STAUNTONVALE TIC BEAN Mrs. L. Hill
4th: ARTISTRYN USAIN Mr. R. Colver
COM ARTISTRYN UFIN Mr. R. Colver
Puppy, ND-NH and Veteran AV Retriever Working Test at Packington Estate
Midland Gundog Society AV Retriever Working Tests Puppy, Novice Dog-Novice Handler and Veteran.
Held at Packington Estate, Meriden by kind permission of Lord and Lady Aylesford.
Saturday July 8th 2017
Judges: Mrs. Sheila Suzuki, Mrs. Carol Probert, Mr. Pete Goddard, Mr. Doug Ingall.
Puppy
1st ROXHART RED RUM - Mrs T Constantine
2nd LAURAS TARA TIARA OF ONCOTE - Mr. R. Clay
3rd CASHEATH SLOEBERRY SPIRIT - Mr. M. Cox
4th FOREVER STORM KING - Mrs. P Dixon
CoM PORTBRADDEN ZEPHYR - Dr G Small
CoM ROXHART WINNIE - Mrs D Cornforth
NDNH
1st LEVENBROOK MIRACLE - Ms N. Blunt
2nd KLATO FANTOM - Miss C Jones
3rd WITHYSTONE WATERMINT - Mrs P Nicholls
4th PORTBRADDEN LAUREL - Dr G Small
CoM CYNHINFA MAESTRO - Mrs J Shaw
CoM BOGGWATER RUBY BELL - Ms. T. Lines
Veteran
1st PAID IN FULL - Mr. R. Fisher
2nd HAMISH OF DEER MEADOW - Mr I Glover
3rd ROCKY LANE - Mrs J Fisher
4th STOCKHAMARSH MOMENT - Mr J Cornforth
CoM OVERTHWARTS OLIVE - Mr M. Schiller
All Aged AV Retriever Cold Game Working Test Walked up in sugar beet at Twycross
Date: Sunday 6th August, 9:00am for a 9:30am prompt start.
Entries close: Entries to be received by Saturday 29th July.
Judges: Derrick Capel, Linda Partridge, Kate Smith & Tim Brain
1st PHERLOTTE SUMMER SOLSTICE - Mrs S. Morewood
2nd DERRITY THOR - Mrs C. Jeffrey
3rd OLIVERSTONE TUTTI FRUITY - Mr S. Newiit
CoM STAUNTONVALE SCIAVA - Mr D. Ingall
CoM WESSEX SULTAN OF RUFRIVER - Mrs A. Hogsbjerg