Gundog owners in Essex are being invited to put their dogs forward to take part in two events run by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC).
The West Essex novices / open gundog test will be held on Sunday 16th May 2010 at the Essex Shooting Ground, Fyfield. It will include spaniel, retriever and HPR classes and there will be a scurry. The entry fee is £8 on the day.
The North East Essex novices / open gundog test will be held on Sunday 23rd May 2010 at St. Osyth Priory, Essex. It will include spaniel and retriever classes and there will be prizes for the highest placed first time handlers. The entry fee is £8, payable in advance. Both events are sponsored by Chudleys dog food.
For more information about the West Essex event, phone Terry Downham on 01708 475714 or David Pilkington on 07977 622937. For further details and an entry form for the North East Essex event, contact BASC’s Eastern regional office on 01284 728752 or John Sait on 01206 251623.