Gundog Training
2 May 2026 - Kent ME17
Gundog training sessions in Kent with Claire and John Denyer of Family Dog Services. Please see attached information from FDS and a link for booking your place(s).
Extracts from FDS’ information on the two sessions as follows:
Morning session is aimed at beginners, dogs should have a desire to retrieve (doesn‘t need to be polished) and have some basic obedience skills (doesn’t need to be perfect) including walking on a loose lead, recall, sit and stay for a short duration.
Afternoon session is aimed at more advanced dogs. Dogs should be capable of undertaking marked, memory and blind retrieves, have good general obedience, directional control (outs and backs) and a good stop whistle.
Please note numbers are limited for this event.
The cost is £60 per handler/dog (including a £5 donation to LRCGB Rescue & Rehome)
Book with FDS via their information sheet linked above, or direct via: www.familydogservices.co.uk/shop/courses-workshops
Lagotto Walk
Sunday, 3 May
Butser Hill, Hampshire
We’re returning to Butser Hill (within the Queen Elizabeth Country Park). Butser Hill is situated just of the A3/A3M between Petersfield and Portsmouth – the location provides stunning panoramic views, and a fenced walking area so our dogs will be safe.
We welcome owners, prospective owners and anyone interested in learning more about our breed. We look forward to seeing you!
MEET TIME: 10 a.m. FOR 10.30 START. Please note the car park is likely to get busy on a Sunday so we advise arriving with plenty of time to spare – there is a café on site to grab a coffee, as well as toilets. There is an automated barrier at the entrance to the car park and payment is needed before exit (please note this accepts contactless payment only, no cash).
Contacts: Sharon Martin and Jude Bullen
Location details (car park):
GU31 5SP
From the A3 southbound between Petersfield and Portsmouth: After passing Queen Elizabeth Country Park on the left, leave the A3 at the next exit (Chalton/Clanfield), and follow the road round to the left looping back over the A3. After the bridge, turn right at the roundabout. (*) Take the first left after the car garage and pub. Take the first right and follow this lane all the way to the car park.
From the A3 northbound: Exit at East Meon/Hambledon/Butser Hill/Chalton/Clanfield. At the end of the road, turn right. Go straight across the roundabout and follow from (*) above
Enter via Higham Press:
Breed Championship Show
Single Breed Open Show
Closing date for entries: 16 May at 12.00 noon
Please contact Sharon Martin, Show Secretary, for further information or queries.
Our first Championship Show
followed by our Open Show
Saturday, 30 May
Beckley Village Hall, Oxfordshire
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take part in or watch both shows on the same day.
- Charlotte Dale Photography and photographic backdrop by Louise Mizen Ferguson
- Club Merchandise, Raffle and Special Raffle
- Sandwiches and drinks available
- Member or non-member stallholder tables available – please book via our Show Secretary
- Please bring your own chair(s) for sitting outside
- Visitors are very welcome. If you are bringing any visiting dog(s) not entered in our Show, please visit our Secretary’s table upon arrival to give the detail (£2)
Beckley Village Hall, Woodperry Road, Beckley, Oxford, OX3 9UZ
Gundog Working Tests
with Water for
AV Spaniels (excluding ESS & Cocker Spaniels)
Sunday, 14 June
Elstead, Surrey
We are delighted to host our Gundog Working Tests (with Water) for AV Spaniels (excluding English Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels) on Sunday 14 June at Deerbridge, Elstead, Surrey by kind permission of John and Liz Barnes
Final details including the meeting point
will be sent by email in the week prior to the Test
Entry forms should be sent to Kerry Roberts
by email to arrive by Friday, 5 June
For any other queries, please contact
Jude Bullen / Louise Ferguson
Breed Appreciation Day
Sunday, 4 October 2026
We are running a Breed Appreciation Day for Lagotto Romagnolo.
Judges, prospective judges or anyone interested in the breed are welcome to attend (the BAD itself requires no prior judging experience or qualification).
The costs are £20 for the BAD
£25 for the BAD and MCE (for judges at Level 1 minimum)
Contact Jude Bullen with any queries, or to request a booking form
Coming soon...
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday, 10 May 2026
Postponed until Saturday, 27 June 2026
DETAILS COMING SOON…
Truffle Trial Autumn 2026