BULLETEN BOARD

Venue: Nether Whitacre Village Hall, Whitacre Heath, B46 2EH. - Entries close: Friday February 24th (1st class postmark)
Free catalogue to exhibitors entering 3 or more dogs for competition.
Light refreshments available throughout the day i.e. Free Tea, Coffee & Biscuits.

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE NOW.
Dogs to be entered NFC must have their details completed on an entry form.

DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE
The hall is situated in Station Road, Whitacre Heath (not Nether Whitacre). Leave M42 at Junction 9, at roundabout take A4097 Kingsbury Road to next roundabout. Turn right (3rd exit) signed Whitacre Heath, continue on this road for 2 miles passing The Swan Inn on the left and The Railway Inn on the right. the Village Hall is almost immediately on the left.

Deadline for accepting adverts will be March 11th 2012 (Terrier Day at Crufts)

Please note we have secured a new printer for 2012, the book will have a new layout which it is hoped you will like. New introductory prices as follows:-
One Colour page with one photograph = £55. Two colour pages = £80, extra colour photo @ £10
One Black & White page with one photograph = £30. Two Black & White pages = £45, extra Black & White photo @ £6.

Please note Black & White adverts can now only be taken from a Black & White photograph. Please send photographs, slides are not accepted. Colour adverts have to be in blocks of 4 for the printer, please book early to avoid disappointment. Please advise the Secretary if you do not wish your address to be printed, likewise if you have any amendments to be made to your details by March 11th 2012.

Annual subscriptions became due January 1st 2012
Overseas @ £15, UK Joint @ £12, Single @ £10, Junior Membership @ £2.

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Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will take place March 23rd 2012 immediately following the OPEN SHOW. Any items for inclusion on the AGENDA , changes to rules etc. must reach the Secretary (Not Post Mark) by February 12th 2012 at the latest, in writing, signed by members proposing and seconding the nomination by the closing date.

In accordance with club rules the Vice President & Hon. Auditor plus the present Officers and Committee of 10 ordinary members shall be elected annually and shall hold office until the Annual general Meeting of the year following election. All Officers & Committee are willing to stand for re-election, and are eligible for re-election in 2012 with the exception of Mrs E Blower, a Committee Member who sadly passed away July 2011. Any member with 3 years unbroken membership wishing to stand for Committee must be proposed and seconded by a member, such nomination to reach the Secretary by February 12th 2012 (Not Post Mark).

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The printer will only accept good quality photographs. There is limited space available each year, including the Front Cover so please reserve your page as soon as possible. For further details and prices please contact the Secretary.

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Sharing the Kennel Club Building at Stoneleigh with the Standard Poodle Club for our 2011 Championship Show was a great success; both clubs held their show outdoors with ample room for each breed. The Poodle Club held their show car park side of the venue and Scottish Terriers were on the opposite side.

Miss Liz Bradley (Brueik) was our judge for the day; there was a raffle table, a gate raffle of a bottle of Scotch, STECS had a colourful stall enabling people to purchase Scottie items, plus Valerie Shovlin displaying her paintings of Pet Portraits. Royal Canin kindly sponsored the show with Dog Food and ring numbers. The caterers were the same as last year, with a good selection of food available at reasonable prices.

Lunch time the members voted for the 2014 Championship Judge, Mrs Carol Annan was elected; members were able to collect their 2011 Year Book with all other Year Books now posted.

The camp site this year included Caravans, Motorhomes and a two man Tent, after the show an enjoyable evening was had by all the campers. Next year our Championship Show will be on 30^th June and the judge will be Mrs Alison Kenny (Millingford), we look forward to meeting you all again.

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Judge: Mrs L Donohue - Macprain (Australia) - Results & Photographs now on our Show Results page.

THE CLUB SENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO MR MALCOLM SCANLAN, WHO, AT THE AGM, WAS MADE AN HONORARY LIFE MEMBER FOLLOWING 50 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP.

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE UPON COMPLETION OF JUDGING AFTER THE ABOVE OPEN SHOW. ITEMS FOR THE AGENDA, CHANGES TO the RULES ETC. MUST REACH THE SECRETARY (not postmark) BY FEBRUARY 12TH 2011 AT tHE LATEST. Proposals should be in writing, SIGNED BY A PROPOSER AND SECONDED.

The present Officers & Committee are willing to stand for re-election and are eligible to stand without nomination, but any fully paid up member may be nominated for Office or Committee, proposals should be in writing, signed by a proposer and seconded, to reach the Secretary by February 12th 2011 (not postmark) at the latest.

Members may nominate, in writing, the name of a Scottish Terrier judge for the 2014 Championship show. The nominee must have at least 10 years experience of judging at Championship show level to the time of appointment, or to have judged 4 Championship shows in the breed. Please obtain permission of the judge concerned, nominations must be in writing, signed by a proposer and seconded, to reach the Secretary by the closing date of February 12th 2011 (not postmark).

Reserve Best in Show should read Champion Mayson Forgemaster (not Mayson Carousel).

Ch. Mayson Perdita was the dam of 3 Champions (Ch. Mayson Moriarty, Ch. Mayson Limited Edition & Ch. Mayson Petrina. She was Top Scottish Terrier brood bitch for 4 consecutive years 1999-2002 and Top Terrier Brood Bitch 2001.

2010 Championship Show
Saturday 3rd July - Judge: Mr W Moore McCloskey (Miclimac)

With the weather being hot and sunny, the show was held indoors at the Kennel Club Building, this made it more comfortable for the dogs. The hall was spacious with purpose built flooring, allowing for a large ring where the dogs could move and stride out freely. We overcame a few problems with this being a new venue for our club, the caterer we had booked went sick 3 days before the show, but with a little bit of luck, we were able to engage the caterer’s on site at Stoneleigh Park to help us out, the food was of a very good standard and at reasonable prices.

There were overseas exhibitors and visitors from Australia, Denmark, France and Spain, majority had travelled from The World Show in Denmark to Windsor Championship Show then onto our show, this was very nice to see them all, hoping they will come again next year, our judge for 2011 will be Miss Liz Bradley (Brueik). There was a good raffle table, a gate raffle of a luxury dog bed, STECS had a good and colourful stall enabling people to purchase Scottie items, and Royal Canin kindly sponsored the show with Dog Food and ring numbers.

The 2010 Year Book was launched and collected by members in attendance at the show; all other Year Books have now been posted out to members.The vote for the Championship Judge 2013 taken by the members at lunch time was won by Mrs Cindy Pettersson of Sweden (So What). After the show a few exhibitors staying on the campsite within the park, got together and enjoyed a BBQ.

Til Tovey

*** NO OVERNIGHT PARKING IN THE CAR PARK ALLOWED WHATSOEVER ***
** ANYONE IN BREACH OF THIS REGULATION WILL BE MOVED ON**

Stoneleigh Park Lodge Hotel - Tel: 02476 690123 - Tariff £70 Single - £80 Double - both include discount and will take dogs.

There is also a Bed & Breakfast Hotel nearby please contact the Secretary for further details.

Tariff: Caravan / Motor Home with electric hook up £18 per 24 hours - without electric hook up £15 per 24 hours
Tariff: Tents with electric hook-up £10 per 24 hours - without electric hook-up £8 per 24 hours.

Nestled within a quiet and secluded natural environment, Stoneleigh Park caravan & camping ground provides an ideal location for the 'mobile' individual or family in a secure and friendly two hundred and fifty acre showground site. Access is through the main gates, along the riverside, following hard-topped roads for 800 meters to the entrance to the caravan & camping ground.

Facilities include electric hook-up points, water points, waste re-cycling, waste sumps, toilet & shower facilities, minimum 8m x8m grass spaces, easy parking, easy access, farm shop, coarse fishing, maintenance support, electrical services and car / caravan wash facility. Dogs are accepted, but must be on a lead at all times. Off road 4x4 driving experience, clay pigeon shooting, quad bikes, laser clays and raft building can be arranged for groups if booked in advance.

With the exception of one sharp shower, which had everyone running for cover under the trees, it was a lovely day enabling the clubs 76th Championship Show to be held outside at Polesworth Memorial Hall on Sunday July 5th. The ring had been set out in the light shade of the trees on beautiful short green grass. Jean Green (Ionascot) was the judge who conducted proceeding in a quiet and efficient manner. From an entry of 93 dogs making 116 entries Jean found her Best in Show in Stuart Plane's Mayson Carnival at Stuane who gained her 2nd CC on the day. Reserve Best in Show and dog CC went to John & Susan Gaskell's Champion Mayson Forgemaster, Best Puppy in Show was awarded to Scotchmore Going Dutch owned by Jenny & Helena Morris and Best Veteran to Champion Benartybrae Bear's Rory a 10 year old male owned by Geraldine Marshall. Reserves CCs were awarded to Jane Millers Champion Brio Exquizite (bitch) and Champion Torcraig With a Difference owned by Pamela Pagram. Specials for all 1st place winners and the 'Top Spots' had been donated by Royal Canin and the club sends sincere thanks for their generosity.

Light refreshments were provided throughout the day, courtesy of the club, and voting for a judge for the 2012 Championship Show took place during the lunch break with Alison Kenny being the judge elect (subject to KC approval)The Kennel Club Best Breeder competition took place on completion of judging and was won by Carol Annan and her team of 4 Lomondview Scotties.

The 2009 Yearbook was available for collection put together by Secretary Til Tovey and her team of helpers, any not collected will be in the post shortly. The Officers & Committee take this opportunity to thank everyone for their attendance at the show and for all the continuing support given to the club.

Members were also given a copy of a Kennel Club Press release relating to 'Dog Showing & Health' outlining what is being done to promote the breeding of healthy, happy dogs and how dog showing can be one of the best forums in which to resolve any health problems relating to a dogs conformation. The KC would like members to help by contacting their local Member of Parliament to support the campaign. Further information can be obtained by visiting the Kennel Club website http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item2164 where a format of their suggested letter can be downloaded.

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Favourable weather enabled our 125th Anniversary Championship show to be held outside where Miss Jane Miller a well respected Championship show judge and breeder of the Brio Scottish Terriers had 97 dogs making 140 entries to cast her trained eye over. Jane ultimately found her BIS in Carol Annan's Lomondview Clementina who gained her Championship title on the day. Dog CC and RBIS was the well known Champion Stuane Loch Guard owner bred by Stuart Plane and Best Puppy was awarded to Evelyn Boyce's Trakside By The Loch, who incidentally was sired by Loch Guard.
As with our Open show a special souvenir catalogue, rosettes in yellow and black (the club colours), special prize money, a free buffet lunch, cake and wine were available. The ring was adorned with two decorated planters that had been donated and as a special attraction Committee member Gail Dixon and her husband served delicious ice cream from their 1940's ice cream tricycle. There were lots of specials on offer kindly donated by members, with products for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy being donated by Royal Canin and Burns Foods, these three top places also received product vouchers presented by Pedigree Pet Foods. The club sends sincere thanks to all the companies mentioned for their generosity, and of course, a big thank you to our members also. The 2008 Yearbook was available for collection, any not collected will be posted on to members. We thank the exhibitors and members for supporting us and look forward to your company in 2009.

In addition to our own Secretary there were 4 other UK Scottish Terrier Breed Club Secretary's in attendance. They are pictured below with Til.
Left to right: Sue Baker (STBEA), Stuart Plane (Durham & Northumberland STC) Til Tovey (STC England), Nellie Taylor (North Midlands STC) & Liz Bradley (South Wales STC).

Officiating at the Club's 125TH Anniversary Open Show Australian judge Warren Goldsworthy had 74 dogs making 102 entries to cast his trained eye over. Best in Show was awarded to Killisport Amaretta, Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy went to thamesview alexis. To celebrate this show the club had produced a special souvenir catalogue and yellow and black rosettes, there was also special prize money awarded. Members were treated to a free delicious buffet lunch and everyone enjoyed a slice of celebratory cake and glass of wine during the afternoon. During the interval Karen Elkin, with her Scottie Bobby, gave a demonstration on how Bobby obtained his good citizen awards. The AGM followed the show and with a unanimous vote from members Freda Wright was made an Honorary Life Member.

The 2007 Championship show was held Saturday June 30th. Unfortunately due to the recent adverse weather conditions the show was held inside. The rain, however, did not dampen spirits as a happy atmosphere prevailed around a crowded ringside. With 100 dogs making 133 entries judge Ann Falconer, looking very smart in a light coloured trouser suit, found her Best in Show in Stuart Plane's Champion Stuane Loch Guard. Receiving her crowning CC and Reserve Best in Show was John & Susan Gaskell's Mayson Zanadu. Best Puppy came from Minor Puppy Dog and was Gail Dixon's Chatterdale Diablo. Full results and photographs can be found on our Results page.

The club held it's Open Show on Sunday April 1st 2007 at our usual venue in Polesworth, Warwickshire. From 38 dogs, making 48 entries judge Susan Watson found her Best in Show in Evelyn Boyce's bitch Killisport Alice at Trakside JW. Reserve Best in Show was awarded to Edith Hills dog Rolanka Rory for Clemegann and Best Puppy to Lillian Smith's young dog Killisport McNaught at Soarvale. Full results and photograph's can be found on our Results page.

Rosemary Crewe had made the long journey from Surrey, to be presented by President John Gaskell, with a beautiful orchid plant and cake given by the club in recognition of her 60 years as a member of STC (England). The cake, tastefully decorated with the club's logo, was later cut, and together with a glass of wine was enjoyed by all present.

On completion of judging the Annual General Meeting was held and it was here that Jane Miller was given an Honorary Life membership in recognition of her 50 years as a devoted member of the club.

OUR 73rd championship show was held sunday 2nd july 2006. LOvely weather enabled the show to be held outside. with 106 dogs making 135 entries, our judge david guy awarded best IN show to raymond & nellie taylor's wildermist edward, reserve best in show to the same owners with miss dior at wildermist. best puppy was awarded to clair chapman's berrybreeze inspiration. full results and photographs can be found on our show results page.

WE ARE MISSING CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS ON OUR CH. SHOW FIGURES PAGE, IF YOU CAN HELP US FILL IN THE GAPS IT WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE RETURNED.
PLEASE EMAIL slgaskell@aol.com


Best in Show
Standard Poodle - Sharon Pine-Haynes Ch Vicmars Rave On	Scottish Terrier - Gail Dixon's Chatterdale Diablo


OUR NEW VENUE

TRAFFIC STEWARDS (Lol Worthington - left & John Marriott - right)


Chairman Maureen Micklethwaite	Carole Goldsworthy & Freda Wright (right)


President John Gaskell, Rosemary Crewe and Secretary Til Tovey.