LATEST NEWS UPDATED 21.12.2020
In November 1985 a group of 50 enthusiasts met to discuss the feasibility of a new breed club for Weimaraners in the UK. In June 1988 the Association received its formal Kennel Club registration.
The Objectives of the Association are:
- to promote and protect the breeding of the Weimaraner;
- to meet the breed standard; and
- to fulfil its role as a hunting, pointing and retrieving gundog.
The Objectives of the Association are:
- to promote and protect the breeding of the Weimaraner;
- to meet the breed standard; and
- to fulfil its role as a hunting, pointing and retrieving gundog.
WA (Novice) @ Cropton Forest - 23/12/2020 CANCELLED:
The above trial has been cancelled under the clear and unambiguous advice of the KC today, 21/12/2020. All remaining licenced events to 1st February 2021 are recommended not to take place. The WA, the host, the guns and the judges are unanimous that this must be complied with.
WA Field Trials 2020/21:
The WA thanks all hosts, judges, guns, helpers and handlers for their support of HPR trialling this season. It must be said as the season has progressed that the full and enthusiastic observance of the covid security measures we had put in place, by everyone in attendance at our trials, have demonstrably been a success.
Every trial was fully supported, and it was extremely heartening and a pleasure to participate with such a bunch of dedicated and sporting people. Without this unceasing commitment to strict observance it would have been impossible to proceed.
On a personal level the support of many, and the personal encouragement to me over recent months will not be forgotten.
All the best, stay safe, and enjoy your dogs. It is not the end of shooting for the season, so hopefully you can get out with your dogs.
Nigel Wroe
WA FT Secretary
21/12/2020
The above trial has been cancelled under the clear and unambiguous advice of the KC today, 21/12/2020. All remaining licenced events to 1st February 2021 are recommended not to take place. The WA, the host, the guns and the judges are unanimous that this must be complied with.
WA Field Trials 2020/21:
The WA thanks all hosts, judges, guns, helpers and handlers for their support of HPR trialling this season. It must be said as the season has progressed that the full and enthusiastic observance of the covid security measures we had put in place, by everyone in attendance at our trials, have demonstrably been a success.
Every trial was fully supported, and it was extremely heartening and a pleasure to participate with such a bunch of dedicated and sporting people. Without this unceasing commitment to strict observance it would have been impossible to proceed.
On a personal level the support of many, and the personal encouragement to me over recent months will not be forgotten.
All the best, stay safe, and enjoy your dogs. It is not the end of shooting for the season, so hopefully you can get out with your dogs.
Nigel Wroe
WA FT Secretary
21/12/2020
WA FIELD TRIALS 2020/21 LATEST (19/12/2020):
The Association was determined to host its usual complement of field trials for the 2020/21 season, albeit against a background of the current Covid-19 pandemic, subject to Government and Public Health Authority guidelines and regulations, and the Kennel Club's Operational Plan for the Resumption of Field Trials.
The WA 2020/21 FT Schedule announced three field trials for the 2020/21 season, but matters were in hand to confirm up to two more field trials, but the November Second Wave Lockdown put paid to that aspiration.
Our 2020/21trials were:
Result:
19/12/2020 Novice @ Flimwell, E. Sussex
By Kind Permission F Briley & Rosemary Lane Shoot
1st: Zoltarous Lupin [HWV] (Z Dicker) And Guns Award
4th: Ch Yockletts Cordiale JW [GSP] (J Izard)
CoM: Hunterstone Tyrion [HV] (T Mattravers)
Judges: R Dockwray (AP) & A Jones (AP)
Chief Steward & CSO: N Wroe
Picking Up: S Mattravers
Red Flag: G Vallins
A very enjoyable day all round, lucky with the weather till the long walk back, held in a fully compliant covid secure manner.
Congratulations to the winner and the other awardees. Thanks to the judges and the host and guns, and the helpers who made this day run smoothly and to the handlers for their kind observances and sporting contribution which by their exemplary behaviour, made this such an uncomplicated day.
Result:
15/10/2020 Open @ Wick Farm, Great Wakering, Essex
By kind invitation of Eddie Hales & Friends
2nd: Hunterstone Uno [HV] (T Mattravers) & Guns' Award
Judges: E Hales (AP) & L Brown (BP)
Chief Steward & CSO: N Wroe
Red Flag: S Parr
Picking Up: A Parr
Curtailed Due To Covid Restrictions:
17/12/2020 All Aged @ Wick Farm, Great Wakering, Essex (cancelled due to Essex T3 situation)
23/12/2020 Novice @ Cropton Forest, Pickering, N. Yorks (cancelled at request of Kennel Club)
See Dedicated Link on Menu Tab "Field Trials Information".
This item updated 21/12/2020.
The Association was determined to host its usual complement of field trials for the 2020/21 season, albeit against a background of the current Covid-19 pandemic, subject to Government and Public Health Authority guidelines and regulations, and the Kennel Club's Operational Plan for the Resumption of Field Trials.
The WA 2020/21 FT Schedule announced three field trials for the 2020/21 season, but matters were in hand to confirm up to two more field trials, but the November Second Wave Lockdown put paid to that aspiration.
Our 2020/21trials were:
Result:
19/12/2020 Novice @ Flimwell, E. Sussex
By Kind Permission F Briley & Rosemary Lane Shoot
1st: Zoltarous Lupin [HWV] (Z Dicker) And Guns Award
4th: Ch Yockletts Cordiale JW [GSP] (J Izard)
CoM: Hunterstone Tyrion [HV] (T Mattravers)
Judges: R Dockwray (AP) & A Jones (AP)
Chief Steward & CSO: N Wroe
Picking Up: S Mattravers
Red Flag: G Vallins
A very enjoyable day all round, lucky with the weather till the long walk back, held in a fully compliant covid secure manner.
Congratulations to the winner and the other awardees. Thanks to the judges and the host and guns, and the helpers who made this day run smoothly and to the handlers for their kind observances and sporting contribution which by their exemplary behaviour, made this such an uncomplicated day.
Result:
15/10/2020 Open @ Wick Farm, Great Wakering, Essex
By kind invitation of Eddie Hales & Friends
2nd: Hunterstone Uno [HV] (T Mattravers) & Guns' Award
Judges: E Hales (AP) & L Brown (BP)
Chief Steward & CSO: N Wroe
Red Flag: S Parr
Picking Up: A Parr
Curtailed Due To Covid Restrictions:
17/12/2020 All Aged @ Wick Farm, Great Wakering, Essex (cancelled due to Essex T3 situation)
23/12/2020 Novice @ Cropton Forest, Pickering, N. Yorks (cancelled at request of Kennel Club)
See Dedicated Link on Menu Tab "Field Trials Information".
This item updated 21/12/2020.
WATER TRAINING DAY 20th September 2020:
A successful Water Day with Retrieve work held on 20th September 2020 a Saltby Farms Estate Home Farm, Melton Mowbury. Conditions were of dry, sunny yet breezy weather but quite varied depending on ones’ position situated around the lake; for some, mainly for Steve Walton and the Intermediate class this had a distinct disadvantage for them with low facing sun and choppy water where dummies were often difficult to see, so marking was vital. There was duckweed just under the water’s surface too about two metres out surrounding the groups which added to mix, so it wasn’t all plain sailing... (more under Field/Training Days)
A successful Water Day with Retrieve work held on 20th September 2020 a Saltby Farms Estate Home Farm, Melton Mowbury. Conditions were of dry, sunny yet breezy weather but quite varied depending on ones’ position situated around the lake; for some, mainly for Steve Walton and the Intermediate class this had a distinct disadvantage for them with low facing sun and choppy water where dummies were often difficult to see, so marking was vital. There was duckweed just under the water’s surface too about two metres out surrounding the groups which added to mix, so it wasn’t all plain sailing... (more under Field/Training Days)
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT: OCTOBER 2020 OPEN SHOW CANCELLED:
Due to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the Officers and Committee of the Weimaraner Association, have discussed at length the viability of holding our Open Show scheduled for 25th October 2020.
Unfortunately, taking into account all the health and safety requirements advised by the Government and the venue itself, and discussing the situation with Mid-Herts Gundog Club (who we hold our show in conjunction with), it has proved unworkable and therefore we have taken the sad decision to cancel our October Show.
We hope you will understand our decision and we look forward to getting ‘back to normal’ in 2021 and welcoming you all back to our events.
Please stay safe and look after your families and your Weimaraners.
Gillian Read
Show Secretary
Weimaraner Association
06/07/2020
Due to the ongoing situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the Officers and Committee of the Weimaraner Association, have discussed at length the viability of holding our Open Show scheduled for 25th October 2020.
Unfortunately, taking into account all the health and safety requirements advised by the Government and the venue itself, and discussing the situation with Mid-Herts Gundog Club (who we hold our show in conjunction with), it has proved unworkable and therefore we have taken the sad decision to cancel our October Show.
We hope you will understand our decision and we look forward to getting ‘back to normal’ in 2021 and welcoming you all back to our events.
Please stay safe and look after your families and your Weimaraners.
Gillian Read
Show Secretary
Weimaraner Association
06/07/2020
The following details have been updated on our Championship Show Judges page:
2021
Weimaraner Association – Gaynor Myers
City of Birmingham (Sep) – David Shields
Driffield – Barbara Allison
Midland Counties – Angela Carrington
Gundog Breeds of Scotland – Mr A Zeppi* (first time)
Paignton – Tom Johnston MPhil
SKC (October) – Elaine Thomas
2022
Birmingham National (May) – Eileen Hughes
Three Counties – Claire Rodgers
2021
Weimaraner Association – Gaynor Myers
City of Birmingham (Sep) – David Shields
Driffield – Barbara Allison
Midland Counties – Angela Carrington
Gundog Breeds of Scotland – Mr A Zeppi* (first time)
Paignton – Tom Johnston MPhil
SKC (October) – Elaine Thomas
2022
Birmingham National (May) – Eileen Hughes
Three Counties – Claire Rodgers
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
In accordance with our Notice of 27th February 2020, the Agenda for our forthcoming Annual General Meeting has now been finalised, all nominations and items for the agenda being due by 1st June 2020. The Agenda has been sent to fully paid up members via email.
DEFERMENT OF AGM 2020
In the light of Government regulations and guidance in relation to the C-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the most recent advice and dispensations from the Kennel Club, it will not be possible to hold the AGM on 29th June 2020 as planned. Accordingly the Officers and Committee give notice of the deferral of our Annual General Meeting to some, as yet not known, future date.
In accordance with our Notice of 27th February 2020, the Agenda for our forthcoming Annual General Meeting has now been finalised, all nominations and items for the agenda being due by 1st June 2020. The Agenda has been sent to fully paid up members via email.
DEFERMENT OF AGM 2020
In the light of Government regulations and guidance in relation to the C-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the most recent advice and dispensations from the Kennel Club, it will not be possible to hold the AGM on 29th June 2020 as planned. Accordingly the Officers and Committee give notice of the deferral of our Annual General Meeting to some, as yet not known, future date.
Announcing the Deferment of the SGM of 4th April 2020
In the light of escalating Government instructions, Public Health England advice, and the ongoing Guidance/Advice from the KC concerning the Covid-19 Virus outbreak. The committee and officers of the Weimaraner Association have decided to defer the Special General Meeting planned for April 4th 2020 until further notice.
By Order Of The Committee
Julie George-Ainscough
Honorary Secretary
Date: 24th March 2020
In the light of escalating Government instructions, Public Health England advice, and the ongoing Guidance/Advice from the KC concerning the Covid-19 Virus outbreak. The committee and officers of the Weimaraner Association have decided to defer the Special General Meeting planned for April 4th 2020 until further notice.
By Order Of The Committee
Julie George-Ainscough
Honorary Secretary
Date: 24th March 2020
COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT: WOTY AND MAY SHOWS POSTPONED/CANCELLED:
WOTY 2018/19 POSTPONED
Further to recent advice by the KC concerning the Covid-19 Virus outbreak, we regret to advise that the Officers and Committee of the WA have decided to postpone WOTY 2018/19 which was planned for 2nd May 2020. It is hoped to host WOTY later this year. All entries and cheques that have been received will be destroyed. Can I ask you please to save your invites until we announce a new date via member bulletin, Facebook & our website, new invites will not be sent.
Please stand by for further event news shortly.
Mandy Beagrie
WA Events Manager
19/03/2020
WOTY 2018/19 POSTPONED
Further to recent advice by the KC concerning the Covid-19 Virus outbreak, we regret to advise that the Officers and Committee of the WA have decided to postpone WOTY 2018/19 which was planned for 2nd May 2020. It is hoped to host WOTY later this year. All entries and cheques that have been received will be destroyed. Can I ask you please to save your invites until we announce a new date via member bulletin, Facebook & our website, new invites will not be sent.
Please stand by for further event news shortly.
Mandy Beagrie
WA Events Manager
19/03/2020
WA May 2020 Shows Cancelled
Following the recent announcement from the Kennel Club, the Officers and Committee of the Weimaraner Association, in line with Kennel Club advice that all Events should be cancelled until the end of June, have agreed to cancel their Championship Show scheduled for 3rd May 2020 and their Open Show scheduled for 31st May 2020.
Any exhibitors who have already made online entries will be given a refund of monies paid, less an administrative charge, by Fosse Data.
Please be patient – as you will appreciate Fosse are currently handling many refunds from all the affected Shows.
We apologise for the cancellation but hope you understand, please stay safe and look after your families and loved ones.
We look forward to seeing you at our Open Show in October.
Regards.
Gillian Read
Show Secretary
Weimaraner Association
19/03/2020
Following the recent announcement from the Kennel Club, the Officers and Committee of the Weimaraner Association, in line with Kennel Club advice that all Events should be cancelled until the end of June, have agreed to cancel their Championship Show scheduled for 3rd May 2020 and their Open Show scheduled for 31st May 2020.
Any exhibitors who have already made online entries will be given a refund of monies paid, less an administrative charge, by Fosse Data.
Please be patient – as you will appreciate Fosse are currently handling many refunds from all the affected Shows.
We apologise for the cancellation but hope you understand, please stay safe and look after your families and loved ones.
We look forward to seeing you at our Open Show in October.
Regards.
Gillian Read
Show Secretary
Weimaraner Association
19/03/2020
ANNUAL AWARDS 2020
Deadline for claims 11th May 2020
(Claim form click here Annual Awards Claim Form and click here for Agility claim form)
The Ragstone Salver - Top Dog/Bitch
Top Sire - No Claim Necessary. Will be calculated by the WA President.
Top Dam - No Claim Necessary. Will be calculated by the WA President.
Florence Bainbridge 'Skyrose' Memorial Trophy
- most promising show newcomer handler nominated by members and finally decided by the committee
The Veteran Plaque
The Benjamin, Corinna & BB Beau Bronze - Show Dog of the Year
The Herr Lange Cup - Best all round longhair
The Dutch Gold Cup - Best Puppy
WORKING TRIAL AWARD:
The Bowdor Trophy
OBEDIENCE AWARD:
The Mabanika Celebrity Obedience Trophy
AGILITY AWARDS: (claims to janethudson@doglovers.co.uk) click here for Agility claim form
The Silverton Grey Princess Agility Trophy
The Beckstone Fay Veteran Agility Trophy
OTHER FIELD AWARDS:
The Brooke Barrel - Top Field Trial Winner
The Fox of Holland Cup - same as above but not restricted
The Morganna Mozart Tankard - Highest placed Novice Field Trial Winner
The Aschfahl Gundog Working Test Trophy
The Pharises Cup - Outstanding performance in Field Trials, determined by Field Trial Sec.
The Brandon Trophy - novice handler making the most progress, determined by Field Trial Sec.
Deadline for claims 11th May 2020
(Claim form click here Annual Awards Claim Form and click here for Agility claim form)
The Ragstone Salver - Top Dog/Bitch
Top Sire - No Claim Necessary. Will be calculated by the WA President.
Top Dam - No Claim Necessary. Will be calculated by the WA President.
Florence Bainbridge 'Skyrose' Memorial Trophy
- most promising show newcomer handler nominated by members and finally decided by the committee
The Veteran Plaque
The Benjamin, Corinna & BB Beau Bronze - Show Dog of the Year
The Herr Lange Cup - Best all round longhair
The Dutch Gold Cup - Best Puppy
WORKING TRIAL AWARD:
The Bowdor Trophy
OBEDIENCE AWARD:
The Mabanika Celebrity Obedience Trophy
AGILITY AWARDS: (claims to janethudson@doglovers.co.uk) click here for Agility claim form
The Silverton Grey Princess Agility Trophy
The Beckstone Fay Veteran Agility Trophy
OTHER FIELD AWARDS:
The Brooke Barrel - Top Field Trial Winner
The Fox of Holland Cup - same as above but not restricted
The Morganna Mozart Tankard - Highest placed Novice Field Trial Winner
The Aschfahl Gundog Working Test Trophy
The Pharises Cup - Outstanding performance in Field Trials, determined by Field Trial Sec.
The Brandon Trophy - novice handler making the most progress, determined by Field Trial Sec.
2nd Autumn European Weimaraner Cup 2020
To be held in Holland in Early October 2020
To be held in Holland in Early October 2020
The Dutch Weimaraner Club have jointly invited the WA and the WCGB to send a team to Holland in early October 2020 to compete in the above European Competition. It is a field event, which is part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. It is the second time the competition will have been held. It was first held in Tuscany in 2018 when the Italian Weimaraner Club were the hosts.
Both FT Secretaries of our trialling breed societies have agreed to co-ordinate a joint team, as we have done over the recent UK based, HPR Team Challenge (based on a GWT format). The membership of the WA should standby for news as it emerges. Some details have already been posted on the revamped WA website HERE.
From the Dutch Club Initial Details HERE
Nigel Wroe
WA: FT Secretary
05/03/2020
Both FT Secretaries of our trialling breed societies have agreed to co-ordinate a joint team, as we have done over the recent UK based, HPR Team Challenge (based on a GWT format). The membership of the WA should standby for news as it emerges. Some details have already been posted on the revamped WA website HERE.
From the Dutch Club Initial Details HERE
Nigel Wroe
WA: FT Secretary
05/03/2020
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP - REMINDER
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Award Winners 2019
The Ragstone Salver Top Dog - No Claim
The Fox of Holland Cup - No Claim
The Brooke Barrel - No Claim
Top Sire - Adrian & Lesley Rutland – Sh Ch Khamsynn Call My Bluff JW ShCM
Top Dam - Carol Ruddy – Netherhill Vogue
Florence Bainbridge Skyrose Memorial Trophy - No Nominations were sent to Committee
The Brandon Trophy Andrea Wright – Austin Lindley – Trubon Harleigh Trojan
The Veteran Plaque - Gillian & Terry Read – Longtails Beretta By Whitecross (AI)
The Benjamin, Corinna & BB Beau Bronze - Russell Clarke – Sh Ch Sireva Cracerjack at Coastedge JW ShCM
The Herr Lange Cup - No Claim
The Dutch Gold Cup - Ruth & Dale Burgess – Greyspirit Rock Star from Hantzburg JW
The Morganna Mozart Tankard - No Claim
The Bowdor Trophy - No Claim
The Mabanika Celebrity Obedience Trophy - No Claim
The Aschfahl Gundog Working Test Trophy No Claim
The Pharises Cup Trubon - Suzi Burton – Trubon Grafyte Treve
The Silverton Grey Princess Agility Trophy - Kelly Mountain – Schonhund Show Magic with Githoneal
The Beckstone Fay Veteran Agility Trophy - No Claim
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The Ragstone Salver Top Dog - No Claim
The Fox of Holland Cup - No Claim
The Brooke Barrel - No Claim
Top Sire - Adrian & Lesley Rutland – Sh Ch Khamsynn Call My Bluff JW ShCM
Top Dam - Carol Ruddy – Netherhill Vogue
Florence Bainbridge Skyrose Memorial Trophy - No Nominations were sent to Committee
The Brandon Trophy Andrea Wright – Austin Lindley – Trubon Harleigh Trojan
The Veteran Plaque - Gillian & Terry Read – Longtails Beretta By Whitecross (AI)
The Benjamin, Corinna & BB Beau Bronze - Russell Clarke – Sh Ch Sireva Cracerjack at Coastedge JW ShCM
The Herr Lange Cup - No Claim
The Dutch Gold Cup - Ruth & Dale Burgess – Greyspirit Rock Star from Hantzburg JW
The Morganna Mozart Tankard - No Claim
The Bowdor Trophy - No Claim
The Mabanika Celebrity Obedience Trophy - No Claim
The Aschfahl Gundog Working Test Trophy No Claim
The Pharises Cup Trubon - Suzi Burton – Trubon Grafyte Treve
The Silverton Grey Princess Agility Trophy - Kelly Mountain – Schonhund Show Magic with Githoneal
The Beckstone Fay Veteran Agility Trophy - No Claim
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