Retriever Section
Please find a list of the 2026 Retriever Working Tests, entry via FTMS is preferred although paper entries will be accepted.
CHESHIRE, NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE RETRIEVER AND SPANIEL SOCIETY
NOVICE AND OPEN AV RETRIEVER WORKING TESTS
Held under Kennel Club Rules and Field Trial Regulations
SPRING RETRIEVER WORKING TESTS
To be held on
Sunday 12th April at Checkley Wood
by kind permission of Ivor Beavis
Judges: Mr A Appleton, A Panel, Mr C Kettle, Mrs K Dutton, Mrs K Rogers-Davison all Non Panel.
NOVICE WILL START AT 9.30AM prompt so please arrive in time to be ready for the start.
OPEN WILL NOT START BEFORE 1PM
SUMMER RETRIEVER WORKING TESTS
To be held on
SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2026 RED HALL FARM, BETLEY CW3 9BA (https://redhallfarm.com/)
by kind permission of Mrs M Berrisford
JUDGES
AWARDS The Club will present prizes to the dogs in the awards
ENTRY FEE £15.00 members £30.00 non members. Payment via FTMS.
ENTRIES Via FTMS.
Paper entries (with cheque for entry fee, or direct payment to the
Society’s bank account) to Mrs M Berrisford, Red Hall Farm, Betley, Crewe CW3 9BA or by email to cnwsrss@gmail.com
CHESHIRE, NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE RETRIEVER AND SPANIEL SOCIETY (ID No 384)
Entries will NOT be accepted via Messenger, Whatsapp or any other text.
DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT WITH THE DRAW
Should circumstances so dictate, the society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to The Kennel Club at the earliest opportunity. No modification will be made to this schedule except by permission of The Kennel Club, followed by an advertisement in the appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.
Event List
RETRIEVER FIELD TRIALS 2026/27
CHESHIRE, NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE RETRIEVER AND SPANIEL SOCIETY (ID No 384)
HELD UNDER KENNEL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS
RETRIEVER Field Trial Secretary: Dr N. Reynolds
The Valve House
Egerton Green
Malpas,
Cheshire
Tel: 01829 720057 07989109270
ALL TRIALS WILL BE HELD AT CHECKLEY WOOD SHOOT, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW3 9DD
STAKE 1. 14 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER, THURSDAY 1st OCTOBER 2026
JUDGES: Dr N Reynolds (A3574), Mr N Probert (B3675) Mr L Murphy (NP) Mrs K Bakewell (NP)
CLOSING DATE 16th September DRAW: 17th September. ENTRY FEE Members £70, non-members £85
STAKE 2. 24 DOG OPEN A.V. RETRIEVER, MONDAY/TUESDAY 19th/20th OCTOBER 2026
JUDGES: Mrs J Coley (A1850), Mr S McGrath (A3010) Mrs E Nunneley (B3917) Mrs J Gardner (B3668)
CLOSING DATE 4th October DRAW: 5th October. ENTRY FEE Members £90, non-members £105
STAKE 3. 12 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER, WEDNESDAY 20th JANUARY 2027
JUDGES: D Jackson (A1881) L Jackson (B3024) Mrs G Awty (NP) Mr A Telfair (NP)
CLOSING DATE 5th January DRAW: 6th January. ENTRY FEE Members £70, non-members £85
ENTRIES FOR ALL STAKES – ONLINE ENTRY VIA FTMS IS PREFERRED. Paper entries with cheque to be sent to the FT Secretary with an SAE for the result of the draw.
Entries via email to cnwsrss@gmail.com
Click here:
Field Trial Entry Form
Entries will NOT be accepted via Messenger, Whatsapp or any other text.
WITHDRAWALS Kennel Club Regs J7f applies.
DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT WITH THE DRAW
Should circumstances so dictate, the society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to The Kennel Club at the earliest opportunity. No modification will be made to this schedule except by permission of The Kennel Club, followed by an advertisement in the appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.
RETRIEVER FIELD TRIALS 2025/26
Click here: Field Trial Entry Form
HELD UNDER KENNEL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHESHIRE, NORTH WALES AND SHROPSHIRE RETRIEVER AND SPANIEL SOCIETY (ID No 384)
RETRIEVER Field Trial Secretary: Dr N. Reynolds
The Valve House
Egerton Green
Malpas,
Cheshire
Tel: 01829 720057 07989109270
RETRIEVER FIELD TRIALS 2025/26
HELD UNDER KENNEL CLUB RULES AND REGULATIONS
ALL TRIALS WILL BE HELD AT CHECKLEY WOOD SHOOT, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW3 9DD
STAKE 1. 16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER, THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2025
JUDGES: Mrs S Hutton (A2679), Mr K Butler (B3632) Mr N Onens (NP) Mrs S Onens (NP)
CLOSING DATE 17th September DRAW: 18th September. ENTRY FEE Members £70, non-members £85
STAKE 2. 24 DOG OPEN A.V. RETRIEVER, WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY 22ND/23RD OCTOBER 2025
JUDGES: Mr K Barnes (A3419), Mrs K Jinks (A3430) Mrs S Kitson (B3459) Mr S North (B2761)
CLOSING DATE 7thth October DRAW: 8th October. ENTRY FEE Members £90, non-members £105
STAKE 3. 14 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER, WEDNESDAY 21ST JANUARY 2026
JUDGES: Mr D Latham (A2299), Mr B Cooper (A2228) Mr T Munday (NP) Ms L Munchaus-Adsboel (NP)
CLOSING DATE 6th January DRAW: 7th January. ENTRY FEE Members £70, non-members £85
ENTRIES FOR ALL STAKES – ONLINE ENTRY VIA FTMS IS PREFERRED. Paper entries with cheque to be sent to the FT Secretary with an SAE for the result of the draw.
Entries via email to cnwsrss@gmail.com
Entries will NOT be accepted via Messenger, Whatsapp or any other text.
WITHDRAWALS Kennel Club Regs J7f applies.
DIRECTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT WITH THE DRAW
ENTRIES FOR ALL STAKES – ENTRY VIA FTMS. Paper entries with cheque for entry fee (which will be destroyed if you don't get a run) to be sent to the FT Secretary with an SAE for the result of the draw.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS while reserves stand.
WITHDRAWALS Kennel Club Regs J7f applies.
Should circumstances so dictate, the society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to The Kennel Club at the earliest opportunity. No modification will be made to this schedule except by permission of The Kennel Club, followed by an advertisement in the appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries.