Retriever Results 2026

Special thanks were given to the judges who gave up their day to test the competitors in crops, water and on undulating land with steep grassy banks. I would just like to thank them all again
 
Extra special thanks were also given to the stewards, dummy throwers, placers and bangers, booking in ladies, raffle ticket seller and bee lady, who also gave up their day to make the day run smoothly.  Without them we could not run these tests.. A few of the morning helpers also ran dogs in the Open, and came especially early to help. Thank you to all of you again 🙌
 
Finally my fellow committee members who have been on hand to support this event setting tests, baking cakes, stewarding, placing and tossing brilliant teamwork… 🙏
 
RESULTS
 
 
 
 
OPEN and Qualifier for the 2027 British Retriever Trophy
1st Burrendale Jack handled by Dr Nicola Reynolds
2nd Westerkames Fargo handled by Roz Mcilroy
3rd AstraglenQuiana Of Borangora handled by Nicky Waddington
4th Astraglen Jamie handled by Brian Jones
COM Tula’s Bear of Bibury handled by Petula Lowe
 
 
Novice
1st Mattermworth Emerald of Kellwad handled by Lynsey Hermann
2nd Diglake Desire at Minerskiln handled by Shane Gilliver
3rd Jobeshill Quinta Do Noval At Casheath handled by Charlotte Brailsford
4th Merakibea Cobra handled by Jezz Harris
COM Rosschalls Breath of Beb handled by Ian Challinor
COM Diglake Villanelle handled by Julie Leppington
 
 
Mandy Berrisford, August 2nd 2026
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL IN THE AWARDS FROM THE CNWSRSS COMMITTEE 👏👏👏
 
 
 
 
 
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The Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire Retriever and Spaniel Society held our Spring Novice and Open Retriever Working Tests on Sunday 12th April 2026 by kind permission of Mr Ivor Beavis. Special thanks went to our judges Mr AN Appleton (A3759), Mr C Kettle, Mrs K Dutton and Mrs K Rogers-Davison. In all 56 handlers completed the tests which included marks and blinds to shot in woodland, combination fences in woodland rides, walked up in open fields and water tests on and across the water. Special thanks go to all my fellow committee members and many helpers making this such a successful day. 
 
RESULTS NOVICE TEST
After a three dog run off for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place the Test was won by 
Etomanni Texas of Banksglen handled by Sharon Kitson
2nd Diglake Indigo Girl at Maddistream handled by Gill Awty
3rd Wharton Flash handled by Scott Marland
4th Rowpainter Katherina handled by Phil Brown
RESULTS OPEN TEST
1st Stauntonvale Fondant Fancy at Jobeshill - Jane Fairclough
2nd Cornstraw Snipe - Ruth Warner
3rd Kato Isaac of Flypatch - Tim Brain
 
The raffle was a huge success and a donation of £100 from the raffle was made to Macmillan Cancer Charity. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets.
Our grateful thanks also go to our prize sponsors Sporting Saint for Gundog Training Equipment, Skinners Dog Food and Salubrious Dog Food.
 
Next Test - Sunday 2nd August at Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground (https://redhallfarm.com/)
 
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The Cheshire, North Wales and Shropshire Retriever and Spaniel Society held its final trial of the season today, 21st January 2026, at Checkley Wood Shoot.
It was a driven novice trial for 14 dogs, most of which sat patiently through a very long and heavy pheasant drive.
Dogs were lost from the trial very quickly for a variety of reasons, but most of these will probably be rectified in the coming months with some more training. Only 3 dogs were taken through to the third round and at the end of this round the judges decided they had seen enough to declare the trial over.
The results were
1st Astraglen Jamie handled by Brian Jones
2nd Laggengill Loganberry of Oakholland handled by Lauren Oakes
3rd Greenbriar Brassie handled by Carole Clarke
Thanks to our host, Ivor Beavis, the judges David Latham, Barry Cooper, Tucker Munday and Louise Munchaus-Adsboel.
A driven trial needs a lot of helpers to mark the fallen birds amongst other things, and our thanks go to all those who volunteered to help, Tula, Carol, Sian, Suzanne, Phil and anyone else who I may have forgotten.
Big thanks to our sponsors Skinners for their continued support.