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Thursday, December 13, 2018

Chairman's Report - AGM 2018

Dear Members,

Firstly, I would like to say a warm welcome to you all and thank you for coming.

I would like to spend a few moments reflecting on the past year of our Society. Last year's Nursery series went very well, with good organised trials resulting in a strong team going forward to the English Nursery Final. This was a huge success with our team winning the team event, something our Society (I feel) can be immensely proud of. Alongside the Nursery trials, we ran Cradle trials which also proved to be a great success and very well attended, showing the obvious demand from our membership for events such as these.

This year's Open season has also been a success with Open trials in every month from May through to October, culminating in a very good Championship trial at Haughley Park. Our Society was well represented at the English National with 7 of our handlers running - and a special mention must of courses go to Toby Bulgin for getting into the team and going on to represent England at the International in Ireland, a fantastic achievement! Our Society also did well at the Inter Society Team trial coming a very credible third place.

Our Winter series is now underway for this year and judging by the first trial a couple of weeks ago, it looks like it will once again be well attended.

As much as it is nice to reflect on our achievements over the past year, something which I think we should all be very proud of, I feel it is the future that we should focus on. I am personally very passionate about our Society and feel very indebted towards it, and whilst I feel we have a very strong Society offering help, advice, encouragement and tuition to all levels of handlers and dogs, I think it is important that we continually look at ideas on how to take our Society forward. So I urge all Members to be vocal in telling Committee Members about things that you would like to see us do, tell us the things we could do better. Whilst as a Committee we work hard to take our Society forward, suggestions from you, the Membership, are always welcome.

I also feel it is very important to mention the sheep industry. Whilst we obviously all have a shared passion in working dogs and competition, it's important that we don't overlook the industry that is fundamental to our pastime and indeed our Constitution statement to promote and foster within East Anglia the breeding, training and management of all breeds of sheepdog to secure the better management of stock by improving the shepherd's dog. The sheep industry is going through a lot of uncertain times with Brexit seeming to be the key word causing a lot of the uncertainty. Testing financial times are sure to be ahead for anyone involved in sheep production and agriculture in general, something that I feel all members of our Society should be aware of and sympathetic towards, as without the support of shepherds and sheep farmers we will have no future for our pastime - and indeed without a thriving sheep industry in this country, there would be little point to it! Whilst we all love to run dogs and for them to achieve success on the trial field, it's very important that none of us lose sight of the fact that the dogs are here for the sheep and not the other way around...

Moving on, I would just like to talk about the financial side of our Society. We are in a reasonably secure financial position and whilst it is not the aim for our Society to make huge profits, recent events such as having our handling systems stolen, have brought home the reality that our Society needs to have quite a substantial amount of money in reserve to cover eventualities despite the fact that we have insurance cover. It is my view that we should be aiming to make a profit of around £1000 per year on average. This will also allow our Society to move forward with new equipment etc. as and when necessary.

I would like to finish my Chairman's address to you all by saying a huge thank you to the Committee for the enormous amount of work they put in - there is a lot more to running our Society and putting on trials than putting 6 gates and a pen up in a field!

Finally, I would like to say thank you to the Committee for allowing me to be Chairman - it's an honour!

Ed Thornalley

14th November 2018

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Castle Rising Trial - Catering

Graham will be lighting his fire pit at the trial on Sunday - bring along burgers/sausages/bacon and DIY!

Honorary Member - Jane Matthews

Jane Matthews was awarded Honorary Membership at last night's AGM


Jane Matthews awarded Honorary Membership

EASS Chairman Ed Thornalley presenting Jane Matthews with her Honorary Membership

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Worlington Trial - Catering Update

Sue will be selling hot dogs at the Worlington Open/Nursery/Novice Trial on 4th November


£1.50 each!


Bonfire lit after the trial & Fireworks!!

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Agenda for EASS AGM - 14th November 2018


Annual General Meeting



East Anglian Sheepdog Society

Wednesday 14th November 2018 at 7.30pm



Stowmarket Rugby Club, Clifton Way,

Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1SZ



AGENDA



1.         Apologies for Absence

2.         Members Present

3.         Minutes of the 2017 Meeting

4.         Matters Arising from the Minutes

5.         Chairman’s Report

6.         Treasurer’s Report

7.         Nominations for New Committee

8.         Proposed Amendments to Constitution

9.         Any Other Business / General Discussion

10.           Meeting Date for the New Committee

11.           Close of Meeting

Buffet Supper


Membership Renewal Due

Membership renewal is due!!

To run in any of our Winter trials you must have signed up or renewed your EASS Membership. Send your membership fee with your name and details to our Membership Secretary:
Kath Perry
14 Stone Road,
Beetley,
Norfolk,
NR20 4LS

Alternatively should you wish to pay via BACS email your name and details to:
eassmembership@btinternet.com
BACS Payments to:
Account Number: 00240771
Sort Code 30-98-58

Membership fee is £12.00 each or £15.00 for joint membership.

Membership forms will also be available at our trials.

www.eastangliansheepdogsociety.org

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Open Championship 2018


ELIGIBLE TO RUN IN EASS CHAMPIONSHIP:

  • BEN SMITH & BEN
  • BEN SMITH & JOE
  • BOB POWELL & MIRK
  • BOB WILDEN & SAM
  • CAROL MELLIN & BEN
  • CATHY CASSIE & LADY
  • CATHY CASSIE & SEAN
  • CLAIRE NEAL & BLAKE
  • CLAIRE NEAL & DEXTER
  • DEE CHAPMAN & SID
  • ED HAWKINS & JESS
  • ED HAWKINS & TROY
  • ED THORNALLEY & NASHER
  • GRAHAM BALDRY & FINN
  • JAMES MCBRIDE & JAKE
  • JESSICA WIEMANS & RED SOCKS
  • MEGAN JENKINS & EMBER
  • MEGAN JENKINS & KATIE
  • NEAL ROUSE & NAP
  • NIJ VYAS & CODY
  • NIJ VYAS & MIST
  • NIJ VYAS & TODD
  • RICHARD CURTIS & PATCH
  • RICKY HUTCHINSON & JOCK
  • RICKY HUTCHINSON & MOYA
  • RICKY HUTCHINSON & SWEEP
  • SARAH JENKINS & AURA
  • SUE LITTLE & BUDDY
  • SUE LITTLE & TIG
  • TIM FOSTER & MIST
  • TOBY BULGIN & MIST
  • WENDY COLE & ABBY
  • WENDY COLE & MHEG



Date: Sunday 14th October 2018

Venue: Haughley Park

Judge: Andy Jackman

Running Order will be drawn the morning of the trial

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Ickworth Open Qualifying Trial 6th & 7th October 2018 - Traffic Update!

Ickworth Park is holding its Annual Wood & Craft Fair this weekend so traffic is likely to be heavy, please make sure you leave in good time to avoid missing your run

EASS Merchandise

Our Secretary, Grace Baldry-Roberts has sourced some merchandise with the EASS logo on. If anybody is interested in purchasing any of these items, please contact her via email: easssecretary@btinternet.com








Thursday, September 13, 2018

From the Glens to the Lowlands - George Murray Anderson

A great book recommended to us which mentions the East Anglian Sheepdog Society in 1936 - a wonderful piece of our history!




Friday, July 6, 2018

EASS Winter Trial Dates

November:

Saturday 3rd November 2018 - Worlington, IP28 8SG - Cradle
Sunday 4th November 2018 - Worlington, IP28 8SG - Open/Nursery/Novice
Sunday 18th November 2018 - Castle Rising, PE31 6AN - Open/Nursery/Novice

December:

Sunday 2nd December 2018 - Venue TBC - Open/Nursery/Novice
Saturday 15th December 2018 - Worlington, IP28 8SG - Cradle
Sunday 16th December 2018 - Worlington, IP28 8SG - Open/Nursery/Novice

January:

Sunday 6th January 2019 - Euston Park, IP24 2QH - Open/Nursery/Novice
Saturday 19th January 2019 - Worlington, IP28 8SG - Cradle & Novice Handler
Sunday 20th January 2019 - Worlington, IP28 8SG - Open/Nursery/Novice

February:

Saturday 9th February 2019 - Little Blakenham, IP8 4LX - Cradle & Novice Handler
Sunday 10th February 2019 - Little Blakenham, IP8 4LX - Open/Nursery/Novice
Saturday 16th February 2019 - Castle Rising, PE31 6AN - Open (pre-entry)

                                                                                                                                                                 

Entry on the field for Cradle & Open/Nursery/Novice trials - entrants must be a Member of the EASS

£5 per dog entry fee

Membership forms will available at trial, but should you wish to become a member prior to event, please contact:

Kath Perry (07786 605419 / eassmembership@btinternet.com)



                                                                                                                                                                 

To enter any of our Open trials (only relevant for Open Trial at Castle Rising - Saturday 23rd February) simply send your entry fee along with your name, the trial you wish to enter and the number of dogs you wish to run to our Open Trial Secretary:

Kath Perry
14 Stone Road,
Beetley,
Norfolk,
NR20 4LS



Alternatively should you wish to pay via BACS email your name, the trial you want to enter and the number of dogs you wish to run to easstrials@btinternet.com
BACS Payments to:
Account Number: 00240771
Sort Code 30-98-58


Saturday, June 30, 2018

Ickworth Country Estate Fayre - Sheepdog Demonstration - 30th June & 1st July 2018

Sheepdog demonstrations by Dee Chapman & Sid and Ruby Shrubsole & Fly this weekend at Ickworth Park as part of the Ickworth Country Estate Fayre 2018.

Ed Thornalley provides commentary

Sid brings the sheep

Demonstrating the shed



Sid holding a packet of sheep after demonstrating the shed







Dee & Sid ready for another day of demonstrations

Drawing a small crowd for the 12:30 demo

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Trial Report - Euston - 10th June 2018

EUSTON TRIAL REPORT;
Sunday at Euston was a brilliantly set out course by Denis Jenkins. A great field as we’ve found out so many times before.
Running on 4 Welsh mules..it was evident from the beginning that today was not going to be easy. Fantastic fit sheep but simply not used to being worked in small numbers. A huge test for a dog.
Too much pressure, they would run...not enough, they turned on dogs. It was clear this was going to be a low scoring trial. But credit to those who went out with a positive ‘won’t be beat’ attitude!
I was delighted when Bob Powell put up an 81point run because when judging days like this you  need someone to make an example..to show actually it is doable! He was the only person who got it right...there was no lucky packet! A clever handler with a dog that applied just the right amount of pressure.

Many thanks to Euston Estate. And to Chris Reeks for such fit testing shearlings (which are smart sheep for anyone looking to buy replacements).
I had a run at the end just to see if they were as tough as they looked - they were!!! And it made me realise why I had just aquired some very mad, wild training sheep for my dogs... it was for days like this...to condition your handling and dogs for the days when sheep have a mind of their own. That’s trialling!
Ed Hawkins

Competitors await their run

The trial field

Sunday, March 25, 2018

EASS Open/Novice Trial Summer Series 2018 entry system

EASS Open/Novice Trial Summer Series 2018 entry system

To enter any of our Open/Novice trials simply send your entry fee (Cheques made payable to EASS), along with your name, the trial you wish to enter and the number of dogs you wish to run to our Open Trial Secretary:
Kath Perry
14 Stone Road,
Beetley,
Norfolk,
NR20 4LS

Alternatively should you wish to pay via BACS - email your name, the trial you want to enter and the number of dogs you wish to run to easstrials@btinternet.com
BACS Payments to:
Account Number: 00240771
Sort Code 30-98-58

Entry fee is £5.00 to members and £7.50 to non-members.
Should you wish to become a member please contact Kath on 07786-605419 or email eassmembership@btinternet.com

Prior to the trial running orders will be posted on our Facebook page and our website www.eastangliansheepdogsociety.org

Thank you

Sunday, February 25, 2018

English Nursery Final 2018 Team Winners!

Congratulations to the East Anglian team on winning the team event at the English Nursery Final held at Castle Rising this year!
Ed Hawkins & Jill (151)
Sue Little & Twiggy (128)
Ed Thornalley & Nasher (149)
....with a total score of 428


Saturday, February 17, 2018

EASS Annual Awards Dinner 2018 - Friday 16th February 2018

Summer Trials:

29th April – Castle Rising
Open - The Hulver Open Cup - Ricky Hutchinson & Jock
Novice - The Hulver Novice Cup - Wendy Cole & Mheg

30th April - Castle Rising
Open - The CWG Shield - Ricky Hutchinson & Jock
Novice - The EASS Novice Shield - Ed Hawkins & Jess

11th June - Euston
Open - The Maurice Bloomfield Shield - Ben Smith & Ben
Novice - The EASS Trophy - Richard Curtis & Tess

16th July - Dalham
Open - The Holbecks Park Open Trophy - Megs Jenkins & Ember
Novice - The Holbecks Park Novice Trophy – John Porter & Joe
                                                                  
1st September - Methwold
Open - The Stockaid Shield - Ed Hawkins & Troy

16th September - Wherstead
Open - The EASS Open Cup - Toby Bulgin & Mist
Novice - The EASS Novice Cup - Sarah Jenkins & Bess

17th September - Wherstead
Open - The Writtle College Open Shield - Ed Hawkins & Troy
Novice - The Writtle College Novice Shield - Ed Thornalley & Baby Sweep

30th September - Ickworth
Open - The Otley Open Cup - Sergio Perello & Jim
Novice - The Otley Novice Cup - Jamie Gregory & Bob

1st October - Ickworth
Open - The Omega Megan Bronze - Ricky Hutchinson & Jock
Novice - The EASS Novice Shield - Bob Wilden & Sam
Highest Placed EASS Local Member - The Ickworth Trophy - Wendy Cole & Mheg
Best O.L.F. - The Priory Farm Shield - Sergio Perello & Jim


Summer Season Aggregate Competitions:

Open - The Lacy Scott Cup - Ricky Hutchinson & Jock
Novice - The Brian And Kay Warren Memorial Rosebowl - Toby Bulgin & Mist
Nursery - The Cecil Murphy Memorial Trophy - Wendy Cole & Mheg
Highest Placed Lady Handler - The EASS Lady Handler Trophy - Claire Neal
The Highest Placed Novice Handler - The Rhogo Trophy - Jamie Gregory
Highest Placed Dog Trained By Its Handler - The Deptford Ornament - Ricky Hutchinson & Jock
Most National Points Won By An EASS Local Member At EASS Open Trials - The Heathgate Shield - Ed Hawkins & Troy
The Highest Pointed EASS Local Member In The English National Team - The Birkbeck Trophy - Ed Hawkins & Troy


Winter Series Aggregate Competitions:

Winter Series Nursery Aggregate - The Andrew Wilson Memorial Trophy - Ed Hawkins & Jill
Winter Series Novice Aggregate - The Heathgate Salver - Jerry Moloney & Floss
Nursery Dog Trained By Its Handler - The EASS Tankard - Graham Baldry & Mo
Winter Nursery Champion – EASS Nursery Salver - Sue Little & Tig
Winter Novice Champion - EASS Novice Salver - Sarah Jenkins & Gael


Young Handler Award - The Elaine Bell Crook - Ruby Shrubsole
Most Improved Handler - The Albert Barker Memorial Trophy - Sally Else
Member Who Has Done The Most For EASS - The Gerald Amps Crook - Ed Hawkins

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Elaine Bell Memorial Crook

The EASS would like to introduce The Elaine Bell Memorial Crook.

This will be an award presented to the New/Young Handler at the Annual Awards Dinner in remembrance of Elaine Bell.

We would also like to thank Ian Blinkworth for the work he has done to repair and beautifully engrave it.



Saturday, January 20, 2018

Open Trial Entry

For the forth coming Open Trial series we are changing our entry system -

To enter any of our Open trials simply send your entry fee along with your name, the trial you wish to enter and the number of dogs you wish to run to our Open Trial Secretary:
Kath Perry
14 Stone Road,
Beetley,
Norfolk,
NR20 4LS

Alternatively should you wish to pay via BACS email your name, the trial you want to enter and the number of dogs you wish to run to easstrials@btinternet.com
BACS Payments to:
Account Number: 00240771
Sort Code 30-98-58

Entry fee is £5.00 to members and £7.50 to non-members.
Should you wish to become a member please contact Kath on 07786-605419 or email eassmembership@btinternet.com

Prior to the trial running orders will be posted on our Facebook page and our website www.eastangliansheepdogsociety.org

Thursday, January 11, 2018

2018 Open Trial Dates

Saturday 5th May & Sunday 6th May 2018 - 0830 start
           Venue: Castle Rising, PE31 6AN
           Trial Organiser: Graham Baldry (07881 802290)
           Judge: Saturday - Denis Jenkins, Sunday - Anthony 'Boggy' Warmington
           easstrials@btinternet.com
           * ENTRIES NOW CLOSED *

Sunday 10th June 2018 - 0830 start
           Venue: Euston Rural Pastimes Event - Euston Park, Euston, Thetford, IP24 2QH
           Trial Organiser: Denis Jenkins (07876 748082)
           Judge: TBC
           easstrials@btinternet.com
           * ENTRIES NOW CLOSED *

Sunday 8th July 2018 - 0830 start
           Venue: Dalham Hall, Newmarket, Suffolk
           Trial Organiser: Toby Bulgin (07721 926187)
           Judge: Fred Chapman
           easstrials@btinternet.com
           * ENTRIES NOW CLOSED *

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August 2018 - 0830 start
           Venue: High Fen, Methwold, IP26 4PJ
           Trial Organiser: Toby Bulgin (07721 926187)
           Judge: TBC
           easstrials@btinternet.com
           Sunday's trial is a Championship Double Gather - top competitors from Saturday will qualify.
           * ENTRIES NOW CLOSED *

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2018 - 0830 start
           Venue: Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, IP9 2AB
           Trial Organiser: Bob Wilden (07711 822704)
           Judge: Saturday - Dick Roper, Sunday - Richard Smith
           easstrials@btinternet.com

Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th October 2018 - 0830 start
           Venue: Ickworth Park, Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
           Trial Organisers: Ed Thornalley (07885 186949)
           Judge: Saturday - Angie Blackmore, Sunday - Sergio Perello
           easstrials@btinternet.com

Sunday 14th October 2018 - 0830 start
           EASS Open Championship - Open to all Members placed 1st - 6th in any of our Open Trials this season
           Venue: Haughley Park
           Trial Organiser: Ed Hawkins (07591 342412)
           Judge: Andy Jackman
           easstrials@btinternet.com

Sunday, January 7, 2018

EASS Nursery/Novice Championship

Date: Saturday 10th February 2018

Venue: The Beeches, Little Blakenham, Ipswich, IP8 4LX

Open to anybody placed in our Winter Series Nursery & Novice classes (1st - 6th in Nursery, 1st - 4th in Novice).

Running Order will be drawn on the morning of the trial.

Trial Organiser: Bob Wilden (07711 822704)

Course Director: TBC

Judge: Denis Jenkins



Handlers eligible to run:


NURSERY:
Ed Hawkins & Jill
Andy Jackman & Mask
Ed Thornalley & Nasher
Graham Baldry & Mo
James McBride & Gus
Sue Little & Tigg
Val Powell & Bet
Bob Wilden & Taff
Megs Jenkins & Katie
Wendy Cole & Carrie
Jamie Gregory & Dai
Mark Banham & Taff

NOVICE:
Ed Hawkins & Jess
Ed Thornalley & Baby Sweep
Sarah Jenkins & Bess
Denise Chapman & Maggie
Jamie Gregory & Bob
John Painter & Swt
Jerry Moloney & Floss
Sarah Jenkins & Gail
Richard Curtis & Tess
Richard Little & Lenka
Gill Bharakhda & Willow
Bob Wilden & Sam

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