Gin 498 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 College Valley and North Northumberland Hunt, Hethpool, Wooler. Sunday 5th August. Terriers and Lurchers. Contact D.Smith 01668 216002 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doxhope 2 Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Cheers Gin, Ive been to this show a couple of times over the decades, when Basil Smalley ran it, always tend to miss it nowerdays, find out its been on after the event. And, what a beautiful part of Northumberland its set in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Wondering if either of you lads (or anyone else) can help. My sis was talking to a bloke who knows us.....cutting a long story short some people tried to form a lurcher show recently in Wooler. They had it all wrong, all different sizes mixed up, no proper judges etc. They want someone who can give them info how to do it properly and people to judge. Its the Colledge valley (dont know if the spelling is right?) lurcher show, and i have a phone number for a lady in Forsyths of Wooler? Please. MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 This could be one for Chartpolski ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 This could be one for Chartpolski ! I actually thought exactly the same when i got the info, he would be ideal MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,158 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi Molly, we were there last year, and yes, it was a mess !!! Some people were charged £5 to get in, some £8 !!!! There was only a bouncy castle and an ice cream van, no trade stands at all. The Lurcher judge seemed a nice guy, but didn't have a clue about Lurchers or judging !! When the rain started he was bringing the dogs to the centre of the ring two at a time, then just gave up inspecting the dogs and had a look round and picked the winner !!! A very well known Lurcher man went to the organisers and said he would arrange a judge for this year. These hunt shows have got to get their act together, and this one is on the same day as Lowther ! We will be there as I prefer to support the Hunts, rather than the big shows, but I hope there will be a vast improvement over last year !!! I have been asked to judge this year for quite a few shows, but declined, as I want to show the dogs. I've accepted some requests to judge next year though; should be some supprised faces !!! Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Just got the note a couple of days ago chart, so they must not have got any help. If you dont mind ill PM you the lady's name and number and perhaps you or someone you could think of could give some advice over the phone? MOLL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doxhope 2 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Have to agree with a lot that chartpolski said, I like the hunt supporters shows, and have supported loads over the years, but their skills at putting on an event, at times, borders on the ludicrus..I remember judging the Morpeth hunt years ago, and during the show the parade of hounds came through as if on the scent of a hound, nearly ploughed us down if we hadnt got out the way..at Anccrum a well to do lady asked if she could put her goat into the show, the organiser had more or less agreed, until I as the co-judge said no way...and judges, it seems that employing someone that had a collie or labrador 30 years ago is a good idea for a judge..Lurcher folk want a lot more at shows than what hunt shows are able to give..if the likes of Lowther etc are on the same day, with sponsored classes, knowlegable judges, racing etc, etc, etc....the hunt shows have no chance. I hope the organisers do get some assistance, its a fantastic setting worthy of any show, worth the day out just to see the place Weather permitting I will be there, hope there is a good turn out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,158 Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Have to agree with a lot that chartpolski said, I like the hunt supporters shows, and have supported loads over the years, but their skills at putting on an event, at times, borders on the ludicrus..I remember judging the Morpeth hunt years ago, and during the show the parade of hounds came through as if on the scent of a hound, nearly ploughed us down if we hadnt got out the way..at Anccrum a well to do lady asked if she could put her goat into the show, the organiser had more or less agreed, until I as the co-judge said no way...and judges, it seems that employing someone that had a collie or labrador 30 years ago is a good idea for a judge..Lurcher folk want a lot more at shows than what hunt shows are able to give..if the likes of Lowther etc are on the same day, with sponsored classes, knowlegable judges, racing etc, etc, etc....the hunt shows have no chance.I hope the organisers do get some assistance, its a fantastic setting worthy of any show, worth the day out just to see the place Weather permitting I will be there, hope there is a good turn out Hi Doxhope, I'll deffinately be there, even though it was bad last year ! I've had an offer to be taken to Lowther, but honestly, I prefer the hunt shows, as I follow the hunts, (and have been on a few demonstrations !!). Last year was basicaly a rip off to get in; nothing to see or do; the lurcher show was about the worst I've seen !! So why go ? ; Simply to support a hunt. I would have loved to give some advice or judge, but I will be showing my dogs, and if I was in any way associated with the show and I won anything, the "cliques" tounges would start wagging !!! Yes, there really is such sad people at lurcher shows !! I will support the show by being there, entering my dogs, going on raffles, etc, and hopefully having a good day !! Hope for a bit craic with you. Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jultaylor1972 2 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Fingers crossed I should be going too . What time does it start and how much to get in etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gin 498 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi JT, i only have the contact number,- you best ring first to make sure of time etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jultaylor1972 2 Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi JT, i only have the contact number,- you best ring first to make sure of time etc. Yes, I think I'll have to - I need the post code too. Are you going Gin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doxhope 2 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Great event, well staged a credit to the organisers, only one little problem, it was cancelled when I got there But, the farmers up there lost everything last time, and no one wants that to happen again, better to be on the safe side, look forward to see-ing this beautiful part of north Northumberland next year, I hope.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jultaylor1972 2 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Great event, well staged a credit to the organisers, only one little problem, it was cancelled when I got there But, the farmers up there lost everything last time, and no one wants that to happen again, better to be on the safe side, look forward to see-ing this beautiful part of north Northumberland next year, I hope.... Yes. Same happened to me. Poor farmers, I dont blame them to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chartpolski 24,158 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 We were there aswell, 12 0'clock; we should have all met up !!! We had plenty of chicken legs, sandwiches and wine !!!! Could have had our own show !!! Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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