Training Together
The WCSS Regional Training Initiative
What is it?
At its AGM in August 2021 the Society gave its overwhelming support for the creation of a programme to expand and improve training opportunities for members across the UK.
The aim is to nurture small training groups for members to receive training assistance and advice from people often bringing experience from the wider spaniel world. The core of the programme will be training to standards required by The Kennel Club Working Gundog Certificates. The aim is to promote good basic everyday handling skills for working Clumbers and their owners, not field trialling.
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Why?
There are now fine working Clumbers bred within the Society and the time has come to encourage and support handlers determined to push themselves and the breed to raise the game. However, WCSS is a national organisation and training has often meant irregular training opportunities at locations not convenient to many. That won’t change overnight of course but the successful launch of this initiative will see a constantly improving situation. The value of working with other Clumber owners is huge.
Who?
WCSS is the only body representing the working Clumber and can ensure that training in these groups is of a good standard. Every group operating in the scheme will be subject to Society approval of trainers and facilities available.
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Handbooks
Interested?
Trainers, Ground Owners, Potential Group Leaders, and members wishing to join a group should look at the downloadable information here. You can see an overview of the scheme and read the excellent Kennel Club guide to its working gundog certificate.
Contact: Gary Barstow (Field Trial Secretary) T: 07792979531 E: garybarstow.fts@btinternet.com
Mani Nixon (Chairman) T: 07861014752 E: foldyardcottage@gmail.com
Active Groups
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Yorkshire
Trainer Darren Kirk Kirkbourne Spaniels
Contact Mani Nixon
Tel 07861014752
E-mail Mani.WCSS@gmail.com
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South West
Trainers Nigel Franklin
Contact Sharon Stone ( Honoury Treasurer)
Tel 07974944935
E-mail sharonstone08@outlook.com
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South Midlands/ South West
Trainer Alison Spiers
Contact David Chilvers
Tel 07785523620
E-mail davidcwcss@gmail.com
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Essex
Trainer Arthur Magregar
Contact Claire Knowles
Tel 07961861133
E-mail jackpotsstud@gmail.com
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East Anglia /Suffolk
Trainer Julie Palmer
Contact Deena Hunt
Tel 07767 793348
Email deena@hunthaulage.co.uk
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Hamphire
Trainer Anthea Shelley
Contact Barbara Brown
Tel 07816985352
Email stevethedog4@gmail.com
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Kent
Trainer
Contact Ian Hams
Tel 07751718529
Email ihams78@gmail.com
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