BSFA NEWSLETTER - APRIL 1996
Round up notes from first few months.
The winter now seems to be leaving us behind, with spring showing its presence in the gardens and hedgerows. We held our first meeting at Sulhamp- stead in March, the week after Crufts. On the Saturday, setting up it was very pleasent, gently breezes and hazy sunshine,. The course we laid out was a simple one, enabling the hounds to find their stride and eye again. On the day our President John Steers Judged along with an Arnerican Pat Flynn. The day was fine but cold, with most of the hounds running well and we ended up with a number of good running Afghans. I still have a soft spot for this breed and to see them bounding around the field with ears flapping and all that coat flowing is wonderful. We ended up with forty four hounds and four breeds represented and Best in Field went to a Whippet of Gay Robertson, Moonlake Mackerel.
The next meeting was at Blindley Heath near Lingfield, this was going to be a test as only Keith could get there on the Saturday. On the day Martin and Kathy Webb and Marty Doll, helped set up the tent and the fencing, which left the course and PA etc to be set up on the day. In the six weeks since Nick & myself saw the field the grass had really grown, which meant it had to be cut around the line. Still we got it done just in time, only to find Nick had been too adventurous with the course, so a slight change was made and then it worked OK. The day was cold and dry, a big dissapointment that only thirtyone hounds turned up to run around this very demanding course. The day was marred by one incident between handlers, but otherwise enjoyed by all. Keith Searle and Sarah Pirie were the judges and after five breeds running the Best in Field was declared as the Whippet of Mrs.P.Rogers Copsebury Country Copy at Nightleighs.
Well done to all the class and Best in Breed winners from these events and let us hope more will attend the rest of the meetings, as alot of hard work goes into these events, all you have to do is turn up and run your hounds. So please support us. We are still trying to run the next meeting at Radway but Joe Amsell has told Nick that the farmer wants back the fields that Joe rents, so it might have to be changed at the last moment, hopefully by the time this newsletter goes out we will know.
Anyone who is on the Internet can now see items about the BSFA by courtesy of Steve Tillotson who is mad about Afghans, so he told me. If you want to see the site on the Internet http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/s_tillot- son/coursing.htm
I have not yet got the modem for my computer so at the moment this will have to be up to you other computer buffs to keep me informed of any happen- ings. Talking to an American friend at the weekend, he said his wife corresponds all over the world on the Internet about dogs. In her case it is Terriers .
Results of Sulhampstead AFGHAN Class 1 70 Khamis Bhi Candlelight Cocozza & Leitch 68 Sashkan Lady of Zorro Mrs.P.Woodward 65.5 Salamkhan Ice Dancer K & D Searle Class 2 74 Sashkan Ebony Crystal Mrs.C.Witharn 69 Sashkan Incognito Mrs.P.Woodward 65 Windcrest's Major Lee Mrs.T.Doll Class 3 69.5 Sashkan Crystal Spirit Mrs.C.Witham 67.5 Ch.Karababurn Be Be King Mrs.P.Wood- ward 65.5 Trinity's Backdraft Paladin Cocozza & Leitch 65 Khorinyas Emerald of Salamkhan K & D Searle 6~.5 Krishans Inja of Salamkhan K & D Searle 44.5 Palamedees Alexandra Mrs.A.Barrett 38.5 Krishans Silver Fling of Salamkhan K & D Searle n/f Krishans Vodkatini of Salamlchan K & D Searle n/f Krishans Wollywog of Salamkhan K & D Searle Class 4 49.5 Ghinja Petrushka Mrs.A.Barrett Basenji Class 1 68 Domewood Zippy Mrs..E.Ford orzoi Class 2 n/s ZdolbunoffOlashka Miss J.Dobson Saluki Class 1 69 Amiiran Nala Mrs.R.Leonard 65 Miskanda Khalloof * Mrs.J Pyatt 63.5 Amiran Zan at Selenko Mrs.R.Leonard Class 4 64 Luke * Miss R Lambkin Whippet Class 1 67 Derohan Lochsong Mrs.C.Osbome 67 Baldrey Partial Eclipse of Derohan Mrs- .C.Osbome 73.5 Moonlake Sweet Nothings Miss G.Robertson 71 Shoalingam Shadow Light Mrs.E.Walker 71 Shoalingam Shadow Light Mrs.E.Walker 70.5 Ashfirs Happy Birthday Mrs.M.Wyard 68.5 Bizzie Bee Miss T.Summers 65 Foinaven Burnt Sugar Miss T.Summers 64.5 Wenlark Solo Mrs.M.Wyard 63.5 Shoalingam Solo Star Mrs.E.Walker 61 Barmoll Border Belle Mrs M Armstrong 59 Wyemere Black Fantastic Mrs.C.Osborne Class 3 75 Moonlake Mackerel Miss G.Robertson BoB BiF 66.5 Baldrey King of the Road to Derohan Mrs.C.Osborne 61.5 Toerag Out & About with Derohan Mrs- .C.Osborne 58.5 Pinto Whiphand Mrs.J.Aldrich 52.5 Copsebury Country Copy at Nightleigh Mrs.P.M.Rogers Class 4 73.5 Pinto Paprika Mrs.J.Aldrich 68.5 Shoalingam Symphony Mrs.E.Walker 62 Pippa~ood Cardinal Mrs.M.Wyard 61.5 Shoalingam Solo Mrs.E.Walker n/s Moonlake Mustard Miss G.Robertson n/s Moonlake Misssprint Miss G.Robertson SULAMPSTEAD April Afghan Class 2 76.5 Sashkan Ebony Crystal Mrs.C. Witham 62.5 Sanstas Shakira at Ambela Mr.& Mrs.Al- dous n/s Windcrest's Major Lee Mrs.T.Doll Class 3 67.5 Sashkan Crystal Spirit Mrs.C. Witham Class 4 63.5 Cheguvar Pride & Joy Mrs.C. Witham 15.5 Gypsy Mrs.C. Witham Basenji Class 1 62.5 Domewood Zippy Mrs.E.Ford Borzoi Class 2 58.5 ZdolbunoffOlashka Miss J.Dobson Saluki Classl 74.5 Amirah Zan at Selenko Mrs.R.Leonard 71 Amirah Nala Mrs.R.Leonard 70.5 * Glenoak Huchithra M.J.McCommack Smith Class 2 64 Mumtaz Moon Magic Mrs.M.Bryce-Srnith Class 3 81.5 Ch.Pennyworth Katinka Mrs.K.Perkins 67 * Pennyworth Kezshia Mrs.K.Perkins Class 4 62 Ch.Pennyworth Riaz Mrs.K.Webb 56 Ch.Mumtaz Carnelot of Saruk Mrs.M.Bry- ce-Smith n/s Luke Miss ~ Lambkin 68.5 Mabarak Shades of Minka at Pennyworth Mrs.K.Perkins Whippet Class 1 81.5 Baldrey Partial Eclipse of Derohan Mrs- .C.Osborne 73 Derohan Lochsong Mrs.C.Osbome 83 * Mulcair Mattise Mrs.M.Armstrong Class 2 70.5 Bizzie Bee Miss T.Summers 70.5 White l~oonligh.t Miss J.~!~el-S~th 69 Foinaven Bumt Sugar Miss T.Surnrners n/s Bammoll Border Belle Mrs.M.Armstrong Class 3 82 Copsebury Country Copy at Nightleigh Mrs.P.Rogers BoB BiF 78.5 Summer Camival Miss J.Noel-Srnith 73.5 Baldrey King of the Road to Derohan Mrs.C.Osborne 63.5 Laurelcote Linum at Derohan Mrs.C.Os- bome 63 Pinto Whiphand Mrs.J.Aldrich Class 4 73 Pinto Paprika Mrs.J.Aldrich
CALANDER OF EVENTS 1996
6th.May Radway Nr. Banbury, Oxfordshire. 16 June Gymkana Field, Makney, Nr.Belper. Derby 21 July Falkland Farm ,Washwater, Nr.Newury 25th.August Brinsbury College, Billinghurst 16th.September Gymkana Field, Makney ,Belper 3 November.Falkand Farm,Washwater, Nr.Newbury.
* * * * * * * THE MEETING AT RAD- WAY Grange Stables ~ on 6th.MAY HAS BEEN MOVED TO NEWBURY * * * * * *
NEWBURY DIRECTIONS to FALKLAND FARM, Washwater Common, Nr.Newbury. From the NORTII From the M42,at JUNC- TION 12 to OXFORD, follow signs A34 to Newbury. At Newbury follow the A34 signs through Ring road system to a roundabout signed A343 to Andover. Follow A343 to Andover pass round two Mini-roundabouts, carry straight on, after a mile & half you go over a hump bridge, approx. 200 yards turn LEFT before CAR GARAGE, follow BSFA signs to the field.
From the WEST or EAST. turn off M4 at JUNCTION 13 follow A34 to Newbury, then as above directions.
From the SOUTH either from A34 to Newbury, then as for directions from the North at the Andover roundabout. Or from Andover follow A343 to Newbury for about 15 miles tum right irnmediately after CAR GARAGE and follow signs to field.
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JUNE 16th. BELPER DIRECTIONS to the Gyrnkana Field, Makney, Nr.Belper, Derbyshire.
From the NORTH turn off the M1 at JUNC- TION 28, follow the A38 to Derby. Turn offthe A38 at the roundabout at Ripley, signed Amber- gate A6. At T junction by Little Chef, tum left to Belper & Derby, still on A6. Go through Belper to Milford. At Milford tum left before bridge (straight on as the A6 turns right). Follow narrow lane to 3rd. Ieft junction, signed Holbrook Bar- gate. Field is at the top of hill on the right.
From the SOUTHI turn off I~I1 at JUNCTION 25, make for the A6 to Matlock. Milford is two miles before Belper, at Milford turn right after going over the bridge, signed Makney, then as directions above.
JULY 21st.NEWBURY DIRECTIONS to FALKLAND FARM, Washwater Common, Nr.Newbury. From the NORT~I From the M42,at JUNCTION 12 to OXFORD, follow signs A34 to Newbury. At Newbury follow the A34 signs through Ring road system to a roundabout signed A343 to Andover. Follow A343 to Andover pass round two Mini-rounda- bouts, carry straight on, after a mile & half you go over a hump bridge, approx. 200 yards turn LE~T before CAR GARAGE, follow BSFA signs to the field.
From the WEST or EAST turn off M4 at JUNCTION 13 follow A34 to Newbury, then as above directions.
From the SOUTH either from A34 to Newbury, then as for directions from the North at the Andover roundabout. Or from Andover follow A343 to Newbury for about 15 miles turn right immediately after CAR GARAGE and follow signs to field.
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DIRECTIONS to Billinghurst. 25th August From the NORTH follow the M25 and turn off at JUNCTION 9, signed Leatherhead/Dorking follow the A24 through Dorking, keep on the A24 for 8 miles then FORK right A29 to Billinghurst, after 9 miles go through Billing- hurst and follow A29 tp Pullborough, Brinsbury College is on the right after approx. two miles.Large sign reads WEST SUSSEX AGRI- CULTURAL COLLEGE.
From the SOUTH turn off A27 at Fontwell take A29 to Pulborough. After ten rniles go through Pulborough still on the A29 to Brinsbury Col- lege, which is on the left after approx. 3 miles. The Grange Stables Mrs J.Amsel
From the NORTH Junction 12 M40 turn left on B4451 signed Gaydon & Kineton, after 0.74 miles cross B4100 (forrnally A41) signed to Kineton. After 2.9 miles at centre of Kineton road bears left & becomes B4086, signed Ban- bury. Venue is on this road 1.8 miles on Right hand side, the field is after crossing 2nd of two level-crossings & is almost imrnediately after entrance to Defence Land Agent Estate Yard which is on lefthand side.
Frorn the SOUTH Junction 11 M40 at exit roundabout A422 to Banbury follow this road over five roundabouts shortly after 5th. round- about road becomes a strange dual carriageway & then at two mini-roundabouts (1.8 rniles from M40) Turn Right on to B4100 follow signs for 4.6 miles then Turn Left on B4086 signed Kineton in 2.1 miles Turn Right at T Junction still on B4086 venue is 1.5 rniles on this road on left side just after 2nd road junction to Radway.
From the Wl~ST Stratford upon Avon B4086 to Keneton & follow direction from north from Kineton. From Stow/Moreton A429 to Halford Turn Right on B4451 to Kineton ,at Kineton same directions as from north.
If we can. arrange the RADWAY meeting later on in the ye~r we. wi!l let everyone know. To the members that have allready entered for Radway please can you let me know if you want to postpone the entry.
One little bit of interest that faithful Lure Coursing regulars in the shape of Dessie (To- erag Out And About With Derohan) and Lester (Laurelcote Linum at Derohan) are currently appearing in the latest Boddington's Beer advert on the TV. Caroline goes on to say 'don't blink or you'll miss them, needless to say, but it is yet another instance of how versatile Whippets can be - every home should have one or two, or three or ..! !'
See you all soon, keep those entries coming in Spring is around the corner.
Gary 4 Church Lane West Parley, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 8TS