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Tuesday, 3 March 2020

The South East Winter Championship held at Glynde 1/3/20

With thanks to the Glynde Estate and Paul Griffiths for the ground and sheep.

Judge: Eamonn Lawless (IoW)

Nursery

  1 Jill Bastable (Tonbridge) with Fellside Pip
  2 Mark Banham (Chipstead) with Jack
  3 Paul Griffiths (Glynde) with Maggie

Novice
  1 Robert Putnam (Kirdford) with Mossie
  2 John Mitchell (Reading) with Johnny

Sunday, 9 February 2020

Wessex SDS Nursery and Novice Trial held at Glynde 9/2/20

With many thanks to Paul Griffiths for the sheep and the field, Elaine for letting out and Andy Jackman for judging. Conditions were, to say the least, difficult as handlers faced into storm Ciara.

Novice
1 Robert Putnam (Kirdford) with Mossie

Nursery
1 Mark Banham (Chipstead) with Jack
2 Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis) with Valmis Finn
3 Mark Banham (Chipstead) with Bob

Monday, 3 February 2020

Surrey SDS Nursery and Novice Trial held at Great Brockhamhurst Cottage Field 2/2/20

With many thanks to the Taylors for the field, sheep, letting-out and bacon rolls and Elaine Anstey for judging.

Judge: Elaine Anstey (Kirdford)

10 ran

Nursery

1 Paul Griffiths (Glynde) with Maggie - 82
2 Mark Banham (Chipstead) with Jack - 68 (T)
3 Jill Bastable (Tonbridge) with Pip - 67
4 Jill Bastable (Tonbridge) with Suze - 60 (T)
5 Mark Banham (Chipstead) with Bob - 58
6 Geraldina Orlando (Chipstead) with Jim - 55 (T)

Novice

1 Robert Putnam (Kirdford) with Mossie 54 (T)

Monday, 27 January 2020

Romney Marsh & District SDS Cradle, Nursery and Novice Trial held at Whitehall, Lynsted 26/1/20

With thanks to Lynda and Dave for the field, Dave for judging and David for the sheep. Thanks also to David and Nick for letting out.

18 ran

Cradle

  1 Emily Killick (Tureners Hill, Sussex) with Wren - 68
  2 Steve Burton (Sussex) with Groesfaen Cai - 66
  3 Jill Woolston (Surrey) with Bess - 60
  4 Grace Gower (Kent) with Cap - 45 (T)
  5 Harvey Lauder (Lynsted, Kent) with Taff - 35 (T)

Nursery

  1 Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jack - 94
  2 Paul Griffiths (Glynde, Sussex) with Maggie - 92
  3 Geraldina Orlando (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jim - 88
  4 Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Valmis Finn - 86
  5 Jill Bastable (Tunbridge, Kent) with Pip - 85 (T)
  6 Jill Bastable (Tunbridge, Kent) with Suze - 83

Novice

  1 Anita Tackley (Hambleden, Bucks) with Al - 60
  2 Sally Else (Norfolk) with Gunner - 54
  3 John Mitchell (Reading) with Johnny - 50

Young Handler:  Grace Gower

Winter Series Aggregate results

Cradle:  Jill Woolston with Bess
Nursery: Mark Banham with Jack
Novice: John Mitchell with Johnny
Young Handler:  Grace Gower with Cap

Doug Ovenden Novice Handler:  John Mitchell
Puppy Cup: Emily Killick with Wren
Service to the Society Award: Ian Strang
Service Rosette: Harvey Lauder



Sunday, 19 January 2020

Sussex SDS Nursery & Novice Trial 19/1/20 - Glynde

With huge thanks to Paul, his boss the field and sheep, to Sarah Waller for judging and those who let out.

Judge: Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent)

Novice

 1 Robert Putnam (Kirdford, West Sussex) with Mosse

Nursery

  1 Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jack - 76
  2 Paul Griffiths (Glynde, Sussex) with Maggie - 69
  3 Ian Wheler (IoW) with Jock - 61
  4 Geraldina Orlando (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jim - 58
  5 Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Bob - 55
  6 Wendy Cole (Tillingham, Essex) with Tess - 41

10 ran

Sunday, 5 January 2020

Romney Marsh & District SDS Cradle, Nursery and Novice Trial held at Whitehall, Lynsted 5/1/20

With many thanks to Dave Thompson and Lynda Watts for the field and David Thompson for the sheep
Thanks also to Dave Thompson for judging, Peter Gent for Course Directing and David and Nick who did all of the letting-out.

Results

Nursery

  1. Jill Bastable (Tonbridge, Kent) with Suze - 91 OLF
  2. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Bob - 91
  3. Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Clèit Ara - 82
  4. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jack - 81
  5. Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Valmis Finn - 77
  6. Geraldina Orlando (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jim - 70 (T)

Cradle
  1. Grace Gower (Canterbury, Kent) with Cap - 73
  2. Emily Killick (Eastbourne, Sussex) with Wren - 64
  3. Steve Burton (Sussex) with Cai - 60
  4. Jill Woolston (Surrey) with Bess - 50

Young Handler
   Grace Gower (Canterbury, Kent) with Cap

Sunday, 8 December 2019

Romney Marsh & District SDS Cradle, Nursery and Novice Trial, Whitehall, Lynsted. 8/12/19

With many thanks to Dave Thompson and Lynda Watts for the ground, David Thompson for the sheep and Dave Thompson (Kent) for judging.
Thanks also to David Thompson for letting out all day and Peter Gent for Course Directing.

20 ran

CRADLE
1. Jill Woolston (Surrey) with Bess - 71
2. Steve Burton (Sussex) with  Cai - 68
3. Harvey Lauder (Kent) with Taff - 63
4. Sarah Walker (Kent) with Bow - 58
5. Grace Gower (Kent) with Cap - 57

NURSERY
1. Jill Bastable (Kent) with Pip - 93
2. Paul Griffiths (Sussex) with Maggie - 91
3. Andy Jackman (Surrey) with Tim - 88
4. Geraldina Orlando (Surrey) with Jim - 87
5. Wendy Cole (Essex) with Tess - 84
6. Mark Banham (Surrey) with Bob - 83

NOVICE
1. Louisa Taylor (Surrey) with Cant - 74
2. John Mitchell (Berkshire) with Johney - 64
3. Louisa Taylor (Surrey) with Holly - 52

Young handler: Harvey Lauder with Taff

Sunday, 1 December 2019

Wessex Nursery and Novice Trial 1/12/19 held at Glynde

With many thanks to Paul Griffiths for the sheep, the ground and his endless enthusiasm, Elaine Anstey for judging, Robert Putnam for course directing and all who let out.

Nursery

1 Paul Griffiths (Glynde, Sussex) with Maggie 77
2 Ian Wheeler (isle of Wight) with Jock 76
3 Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jack 75
4 Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Bob 73
5 Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Valmis Finn 71
6 Andy Jackman (Brockham, Surrey) with Tim 63

Novice

1 Louisa Taylor (Betchworth, Surrey) with Holly 63
2 Robert Putnam (Kirdford, Sussex) with Mossie 62
3 Louisa Taylor (Betchworth, Surrey) with Cant 45

Sunday, 24 November 2019

Sussex Nursery and Novice Trial, Deanlands Farm, Golden Cross 24/11/19

Sussex Nursery and Novice Trial, Deanlands Farm, Golden Cross 24/11/19

With very many thanks to John and Jackie Marsh for the field and the sheep, to Robert Putnam for judging, Paul Griffiths, John and Jackie for letting-out and Elaine Anstey for course directing.
Also a big welcome to new handlers for a Sussex trial - John Mitchell and Oliver Lee

Results

Novice
  1  John Mitchell (Reading, Berks) with Jonny - 51

Nursery
  1 Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Clèit Ara - 84
  2 Andy Jackman (Brockham, Surrey) with Tim - 83
  3 Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Cath - 77
  4 Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Valmis Finn - 76 (OLFD)
  5 Paul Griffiths (Glynde, Sussex) with Maggie - 76
  6 Jill Bastable (Tonbridge, Kent) with Suzi - 74

Novice Handler Award
 John Mitchell (Reading, Berks) with Jonny - 51

Sunday, 17 November 2019

Surrey SDS Nursery & Novice TrialL Great Brockhamhurst, Betchworth 17/11/19

Results for 17 November 2019 at Great Brockhamhurst, Betchworth

Judge: Elaine Anstey (Kirdford) 17 ran

Nursery
1 Mark Banham (Chipstead) Bob 82/100
2 Mark Banham (Chipstead) Jack 81
3 Jill Bastable (Tonbridge) Suzi 76
4 Andy Jackman (Brockham) Tim 68
5 Wendy Cole (Tillingham) Tess 60
6 Jill Bastable (Tonbridge) Pip 51

Novice
1 Anita Tackley (Henley on Thames) Al 57 time

Best young handler: Archie Bowden (Henley on Thames) Gin

Sunday, 10 November 2019

Romney Marsh & District SDS Cradle, Nursery, Novice and Novice Handler Trial held at Whitehall, Lynsted 10/11/19

With many thanks to Dave and Lynda for the field, David Thompson for the sheep and letting out all day, with some help from three other committee members.

Cradle
1. Jill Bastable (Tonbridge, Kent) with Pip - 78
2. Geraldina Orlando (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jim - 63
3. Jill Woolston (Surrey) with Bess - 60
4. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Ron - 57
5. Emily Killick (Eastbourne, Sussex) with Wren - 53
6. Emily Killick (Eastbourne, Sussex) with Eva - 52

Nursery
1. Jill Bastable (Tonbridge, Kent) with Suze - 90
2. Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Clèit Ara - 86
3. Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Valmis Finn - 77 (T)
4. Mark Banham, (Chipstead, Surrey) with Jack - 72
5. Paul Griffiths (Glynde, Sussex) with Maggie - 70
6. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Bob - 57

Novice
1. Louisa Taylor (Brockham, Surrey) with Cant - 78
2. John Mitchell (Reading, Berks) with Johney - 61

Young Handler
Harvey Lauder (Lynsted, Kent) with Taff - 40 (T)

Saturday, 19 October 2019

The SE Championship hosted by RM&D SDS at Snargate 19/10/19

With many thanks to Ed Lovejoy for the sheep and field, Lizzy for the take-off field and judge Cathy Cassie.
The results are made all the more special by the fact that the winner, Paul Griffiths, received a trophy donated by his grandfather's employer.
thanks also to Martin Morris for letting out all day and those who assisted him.

Novice
1. Rob Moore (Ditchling, Sussex) with  Cumhachbach Rebel - 95 (T)
2. Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Star - 65 (T)
3. Fiona Davies-Russell (Farnham, Surrey)with Nellie - 53 (T)
4. Louisa Taylor (Surrey) with  Cant - 45 (T)

Open
1. Paul Griffiths (Glyndebourne, Sussex) with Standen Roy - 99 (T)
2. Rob Moore (Ditchling, Sussex) with Hoy - 80

Monday, 14 October 2019

Romney marsh & District SDS Trial held at Scotney Castle 13/10/19

With many thanks to Ian Strang for the sheep, the field and the stone in the gateway to help everyone through the mud.  Thanks also to Mark Banham for judging and all that helped over the weekend.

RESULTS (27 ran)
Open
1. John Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Hutch - 77 (T)
2. Emily Brown (Hailsham, Sussex) with Kim - 73 (T)
3. Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Angie - 71 (T)
4. Philip Davies-Russell (Farnham, Surrey) with Kirk - 69
5. Bob Powell (Cold Ashby, Northants) with Blake - 66 (T)
6. Richard Curtis (Grantham, Lincs) with Patch - 64 (T)

Best Pen of the Day, Ron Willis stick: Philip Davies-Russell
Best Lady: Emily Brown
Don and Jeanne Fathers Memorial trophy: Most improved handler 2019: Fiona Davies-Russell

Monday, 7 October 2019

The Bishopstone Charity Weekend - 5th and 6th October 2019

Many thanks to Rob, Anna and their team for a terrific two days.
Thanks also to the judges, all who so willingly let-out, the catering teams and sponsors.

5/10/19
Judge: David Kennard

1  Jed Watson (Postbridge, Devon) with Zac - 78
2  Shirley Greenway (Manaton, Devon) with Sanduck Flip - 76
3  Paul Johnson (Barton-under-Needwood) with Jack - 75
4  Roderick Hayes (Witheridge, Devon) with Winston - 72
5  Roger Franssen (Overpelt, Belgium) with Zohra - 71
6 Meik Wessendorf (Neuhof, Hessen, Germany) with Nice - 70

6/10/19 Double Gather
Judge: Philip Davies-Russell

1  Jenny Atwell (Evesham, Worcestershire) with Spike - 127
2  Jed Watson (Postbridge, Devon) with Zac - 126 (T)
3  David Kennard (Barnstable, Devon) with Sweep - 121
4  Trevor Hopper (Cornwall) with Fern - 119
5  Jenny Atwell (Evesham, Worcestershire) with Speck - 111
6  Paul Johnson (Barton-under-Needwood) with Jack - 110

Sunday, 29 September 2019

Surrey SDS Trials 28 & 29 September 2019 - Feltons Farm with the Surrey Championship

With huge thanks to Mrs Brodie for the grounds and sheep and to Andy Jackman for making this all happen.
Thanks too for our judges, Sergio Perello (Saturday), Ricky Hutchinson (Sunday) and Mick Schofield (the double gather). Also to all who let-out and a special thank you to Sarah from The Plough, Leigh for amazing catering.

Saturday 28th September 2019

1 Ricky Hutchinson with Denwyn Moya 83/100
2 Cathy Cassie with BaW Sean 79
3 Jed Watson with Bob 73
4 Jed Watson with Gwydr Zac
5 Meik Wessendorf with Nice 69
6 Merrill Fox with Alf 65

Best novice: Mick Schofield Woody

Sunday 29th September 2019

1 Sergio Perello Murguia with Jim 92/100
2 Adam Smart with Kim 86
3 Meg Hutchinson with Katie 85
4 John Marsh with Hutch 80
5 Wendy Cole with Mheg 78
6 Merrill Fox with Alf 75

Best OLF and best driving: Sergio Perello Jim

Double Gather

1 Ricky Hutchinson with Denwyn Moya 126/150
2 Sergio Perello with Murguia Jim 120
3 Adam Smart with Kim 108
4 Jed Watson with Bob 107

Friday, 20 September 2019

Wessex SDS Trials 24 and 25 August 2019 at Deanland Farm

With grateful thanks to the Marshes for the sheep and ground, Ross Games for judging and all who let-out.

24/8/19
Judge: Ross Games (28 ran)
Open
1 Jed Watson (Postbridge) Ben 89/100
2 Paul Griffiths (Glynde) Standen Roy 78
3 Jed Watson, Gwydr Zac 75
4 John Marsh (Golden Cross) Flare 74
5 John Marsh, Hutch 68
6 Wendy Cole (Tillingham) Mheg 65

25/8/19
Judge: Ross Games (26 ran)
Open
1 Jed Watson, Gwydr Zac 90/100
2 Jed Watson, Bob 86
3 Jed Watson, Ben 79
4 Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross) Quories Angie 78
5 Wendy Cole, Rheed 77
6 Jed Watson, Ken 71

Novice
Jackie Marsh, Star 60

Monday, 26 August 2019

Sussex SDS Open Trial: Glynde, 26/8/19

With thanks to Glynde Estates for the terrific field, Paul Griffiths for the sheep, Roz Edwards for judging, all who let-out and everyone who helped to make this a most enjoyable trial.

Judge: Roz Edwards (Dial Post, Sussex)
25 Dogs ran

  1 John Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Hutch - 89
  2 Tim Foster (Creaton, Northants ) with Callie - 83
  3 Jed Watson (Yelverton, Devon ) with Bob - 76
  4 Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Star - 74
  5 Paul Griffiths (Glynde, Sussex) with Standen Roy - 73 OLF
  6 Wendy Cole (Tillingham, Essex) with Rheed - 73

Novice
  1 Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Star - 74

Monday, 5 August 2019

RM&D SDS Open Trial and Sweepstake held at Snargate 4/8/19

With thanks to Ed Lovejoy for the field and sheep, Wendy Cole for judging and  all who let out.

16 ran

1. Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis) with Quill - 75 (T)
2. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Rob - 66 (T)
3. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Shabden Ivy - 65 (T)
4. Alain Cools (Belgium) with  Jerry - 57 (T)
5. Nick Couwelier (Belgium) with Bet - 51 (T)
6. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Taff - 49 (T)

The trial was followed by a  a sweepstake  judged by Dave Thompson
Winner: Wendy Cole with Rheed

Friday, 26 July 2019

RM&D SDS - The Kent Championship, Dean Ciurt, Westwell. 21/7/19

With thanks to the Lister Family for the field, Doug Millen for the sheep and Philip Davies-Russell for judging. Thanks go to all our helpers who made the day run smoothly.

RESULTS

Open:
1. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Rob, 83
2. Wendy Cole (Tillingham, Essex) with Rheed, 74
3. Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Angie, 70
4. Sarah Walker (Stelling Minnis, Kent) with Quill, 66
5. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Taff, 65 (OLF)
6. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with Shabden Ivy, 65

Novice:
1. Wendy Cole (Tillingham, Essex) Rheed, 74
2. Mark Banham (Chipstead, Surrey) with  Shabden Ivy, 65
3. Geraldina Orlando (Chipstead, Surrey) Tuma, 54
4. Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) Star, 44

The Ernest Finn Shield (winner of open) - Mark Banham with Rob
The President Cup (highest placed farmer) - Mark Banham with Rob
The John Jones Coursing Club cup (highest placed shepherd in the open) - Sarah Walker with Quill
The Kathmick Trophy (highest placed lady in the open) - Wendy Cole with Rheed
The Cooper Cup (winner of the novice) - Wendy Cole with Rheed
The Dave Thompson Anniversary Tray (best pen of the day) - Mark Banham with Rob
The John Gascoigne “Silence is Golden” Cup (fewest commands OLF) - Mark Banham with Rob

Saturday, 8 June 2019

Romney Marsh & District SDS Starter and Open Trial, Torry Hill, 8/6/19

With very many thanks to the Torry Hill estate for the ground and sheep, Dave Thompson for judging the Starter Class and Sarah Walker the Open Class. Thanks, also, to those who let-out and took-off Lynda Watts and Peter Gent for Course Directing.

Starter Class

 1   Wendy Cole (Tillingham, Essex) with Rheed - 53 (T)
 2   Jill Bastable (Tonbridge, Kent) with Suzie - 51 (OLF)
 3   Louisa Taylor (Betchworth, Surrey) with Holly - 51
 4   Cathy Cassie (Lutterworth, Leics) with Swift - 46 (T)

Open
 1   Cathy Cassie (Lutterworth, Leics) with BaW Sean - 90
 2   Tim Foster (Creaton, Northants) with Mist - 87
 3   Fiona Davies-Russell (Farnham, Surrey) with Nell - 80
 4   Wendy Cole (Tillingham, Essex) with Mheg - 77
 5   Tim Foster (Creaton, Northants) with Molly - 74
 6   Jackie Marsh (Golden Cross, Sussex) with Angie - 72

Novice Dogs

 1   Fiona Davies-Russell (Farnham, Surrey) with Nell - 80
 2   Rob Hawke (Bishopstone, Wilts) with Chip - 69
 3   Philip Davies-Russell (Farnham, Surrey) with Kirk - 59 (T)
 4   Robert Putnam (Kirdford, Sussex) with Mossie - 57 (T)
 5   Rob Hawke (Bishopstone, Wilts) with Mo - 53

OLF Award: Cathy Cassie
Winner's Cup: Cathy Cassie