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Latest News from the KC regarding COVID-19

Extract below – see full link for the full release:

The safety and security of competitors, spectators, volunteers and staff at Kennel Club events continues to be of paramount importance. In light of the continued restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kennel Club has taken the decision with regret to extend its strong recommendation that clubs and societies cancel forthcoming events until the end of September and that serious consideration should be given to events due to be held after this date.

http://Dog Showing and Crufts Exhibitors news from @TheKennelClubUK

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

After due consideration listening to our government and the KC guidelines, we need to put the safety of our club members first.

Therefore, The British Gordon Setter Club is postponing our AGM scheduled for the 5th of April and our Open Show scheduled for 6th of June.

Our Breed Appreciation Day planned for the 13th of June will be postponed as well.

As soon as we know the new dates we will inform our members.

Please take care and keep safe out there.

Your BGSC Committee.

Please see link to details from KC regarding cancelling events up to end of June 2020  –   KC Press Release Covid-19

The Yearbooks have landed…

The Year Books will be available at Crufts for those of you who are going. Kay Reid has kindly said, as she has limited mobility due to her op, she will be sat at ring side and you can collect them from her.

Hoping you have a wonderful day.

Abridgement of committee meeting minutes to share with our members.

A committee meeting was held on 15th February 2020 at Stoneleigh Village Hall

Discussed the Ch Show held last October. A review of the raffle prizes on offer and looking at more dog related prizes to be on offer moving forward.
Reviewed nominations for Officers, Committee and Judges for the AGM in April. It was agreed to advertise that we would welcome new committee members on a co-opt basis for 2020 and also invite interested members to attend a committee meeting.
Agreed from the next judges ballot for Champ Show to have only one judge unless numbers improve generally.
Treasurer updated committee that we have had 5 new members and 1 further was agreed at the meeting. Will be adding a membership form to our Facebook Page and new form to clearly state DD needs to be returned direct to the applicant’s bank, not the BGSC.
Treasurer presented 2019 accounts to committee.
Year Book Editor presented 2019 Yearbook and was given a vote of thanks for all her hard work putting together such a quality publication.
The Gordoner was also discussed and all agreed we need more interesting content in future editions and to gather articles from members as well as contributing ourselves.
Open Show Saturday 6th June Cheddington. Looking into providing eye testing if possible, photographer and special competitions.
The Gordon Setter Breed Council pages will be included on the BGSC Website in the future.
Field Trial report, more Gordons attending trials which is great to see. Looking to have a training day on grouse if possible for members.
Review of Breed Health reports and KC Breed Watch discussion.
100 Club.  After the successful Australian wildlife campaign it was decided that excess funds after the UGSR donation would also be donated to that cause.
Discussion regarding ideas to submit for UGSR to consider supporting with the large amounts of money donated recently.
Life Memberships discussed and current rules and constitution states no further Life Memberships to be made available. Honorary Life Members were agreed.
Next meeting 9th of May 2020 Stoneleigh.

November 100 Club

The November 100 draw took place at Setter and Pointer. Sue Bateman drew. (1) 71, vacant, (2) 61 winning £15 Jo Hill (3) 97, vacant

Well done Jo!

Auction

Please see link to our auction of five gorgeous Gordon Prints.

http://britishgordonsetterclub.co.uk/auction

Happy Bidding

BGSC Stud Dog Trophy Award 2018

At the Championship show Esther Joseph was presented with the Moonglade

Stud Dog Trophy 2018 Winner – Aus Gr Ch Triseter Celtic Ice

Trophies are awarded only to BGSC Members resident in the UK, however, as a gesture this was awarded to Esther at the Champ show – although the trophy will remain in the clubs possession.

Championship Show 

For more pictures from Paul Dodd who was the photographer at our champ show.

Please see link below for all pictures taken at the show by Paul https://pauldodd.photography/bgscchampionshipshow-october2019?fbclid=IwAR1vufU_Xzf8eMumPM-mDrdLL_MvsxMZWqJ1EFwXuIgktnZb7Vl0pyn6_L4

Judge Esther Jospeh and our able stewards Jayne Bennett and Ben Bennett
BIS Sh Ch Ludstar Frederick Frankenstien (IMP IT)
RBIS
RBIS Sh Ch Amscot Love is in the Air JW WW’18
BPIS Liric Just Remember Me
BVIS Sh Ch Laurelhach Limited Edition at Yohenoak

October 100 CLUB draw took place at the Club Ch Show.

(1) £50 – No 31 Louise Glaysher
(2) £15 No 21 Sue Farrel-Jay
(3) £10 No 34 Thelda Bryant

Well done winners

Please ensure you pay your subscriptions annually.

To all our Members:

The BGSC would like to begin sending out non confidential documents, such as AGM notices etc. by email wherever possible with your permission. Your email address would be stored as per GDPR guidelines and not disclosed to any 3rd party. If you are happy to receive documents (not voting papers) by email rather than post, please send your email address to our Secretary Annette Mappin – Enquiries@Britishgordonsetterclub.co.uk

Thank you!

Championship Show Entry – 5th October 2019

65 dogs and 60 bitches

Remember being held at The KC Building, CV8 2LZ

The Special Awards classes – 18 entries

Please bring a raffle prize and hope you have a great day.

100 Club September Results

Liz Williams drew the numbers for the 100 club at the UGSR Fun Day 29th September 1. RS J Collingborn,  (2) Mrs N Metcalfe, (3) Mrs S Woodhouse.

Well done

GORDON SETTER BREED HEART SURVEY

Please select the Breed Health Page to fill in our very important  Gordon Setter Breed Heart Survey

News from the Kennel Club…

Dear Breed Health Coordinator,

The Kennel Club’s Health Team would like to make you aware that following consultation with the Dog Health Group, the Kennel Club has confirmed that from 1st August 2018, any DNA health test result submitted for inclusion on its database must have at least two forms of identification on the result certificate.   

It will be mandatory to include the dog’s microchip or tattoo number along with either the dog’s registered name or registered number. Any test results that do not carry these identifying features will not be accepted.

This brings the recording of DNA test results in line with those health tests carried out by the British Veterinary Association.

If you would be able to disseminate this information amongst breeders and owners in your breed it would be greatly appreciated.

Should you have any queries regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or another member of the Health Team.

 

Kind regards

 

Hannah 

 

 

Hannah James

Health and Research Assistant 

The Kennel Club

www.thekennelclub.org.uk

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