Chapel Farm has received an email from our Dispatch Warehouse regarding closures, and deliveries leading up to the Christmas period. Offices will be closed from mid-day on the 24^th until re-opening on the 3^rd of January.

They suggest that the last order date for delivery of standard orders before the Christmas break will be noon on Friday the 19^th of December, for Bulk orders it is Friday the 12^th at noon. However, just to be on the safe side may I suggest ordering earlier if possible as couriers do become very busy, and deliveries can be, and often are, delayed.

Orders placed between the 19^th and midday on the 24^th will continue to be processed and it is possible that some placed near the 19^th will be delivered before Christmas.

Orders placed after mid-day on the 24^th  will be processed when offices re-open on the 3^rd  of January.

David and the Chapel Farm Team would like to take this opportunity,  to thank you for your custom and offer you our Very Best Wishes for Christmas and the New year.

Simon Dixon is having an excellent season and Chapel Farm would like to congratulate him on his latest win.

This time at the Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. Novice AV Retriever trial held at Emblehope and Burngrange estate by kind permission of Keeper Mr Raymond Holt and with thanks to Ann Holt and the Team of Guns.

Judges were  Graham Slater, Robin Drysdale, Darren Thompson and Daryl Boarder, who awarded a very deserving winner who had some superb retrieves.

1st Place And Guns Choice: Simon Dixon With Rimrock Sportsman Of Dawsonlee

2nd Place Daniel Marx With Westerkames Kept Secret Of Lockthorn

3rd Place Charlotte Brown With Maplecrest Resolute

Many Congratulations Simon and Best Wishes for the next.

Phil Dyson has been a Stockist and user of Chapel Farm Dog Food for many years. We are delighted to learn that once again he has qualified for the IGL Championship following his win with FTCh Copperbirch Chanel of Tallamelie, “Summer”, at The Yellow Labrador Club 2-day open stake held at the Emblehope and Burngrange Estate.

Many Congratulations Phil and Best Wishes for the Championship.

Photo shows Phil’s daughter Amelia with Summer and prizes.

I noticed that long time Chapel Farm client Andy Dunsmuir and Thesium Glebosa of Jedvalley, “Goose”, had been awarded First Place at the Central Scotland Gundog Club Novice Stake on the 22^nd of October.

Contacted Andy to offer our congratulations and asked if he would be kind enough to share a photo which he was happy to do.

Well done Andy and Goose and Good Luck in the Opens.

Huge congratulations to Chapel Farm Sponsored handler Lee Hartis who has just qualified FTCh Kentwone Columbine of Leacaz, “Jed”,  for the 2025 IGL Championship being held this year at Lauder.

This marvellous achievement is as a result of winning the Two day Open Stake held by Northwestern Counties Field Trial Society on the 3^rd and 4^th of October.

Well done Lee and Jed and Best Wishes from all at Chapel Farm for good luck at the Championship.

Muncaster Gundog Club held their novice A/V Spaniel Trial at Barningham estate by kind permission of Barningham syndicate and head keeper Will Morris. The judges Terri Siwek and Brian Wade our A panels helped Alan Rickerby and Sam Burman our non-panels through the trial. We started at 9.15 and were finished for 12 noon a big thank you from the club and committee for all that makes this possible awards were as follows.

1st Mr Andy Parkers Fuselea Noel

2nd Mr Eddie Scott’s Brookfield Gabriella

3rd Mr R Lithgow’s Bankbrae Traveller

C.O.Ms to Mr S Blacks Amblebeck Ada ,Mr J Robertsons Lanymyndd Tilly , Miss K Stewart’s Kingsmeadow Annabelle and last but not least Mr Eddie Scott’s Broomfield Onyx

Big thank you also to our sponsors Chapel Farm Dog Food.

Our thanks to regular client Julia for sending the following update and photo which made us smile.

“I came down this morning to the usual wildly joyful greeting. While I was clearing up last night’s offerings, one puppy got a large clip off the bag of puppy food, and then this melée happened.  I thought you might be amused to see it.
Best wishes,

Julia”

Our thanks to Galloway Gundogs Chairman Martin Whiteford for the photo of the prize-winners from their Chapel Farm Sponsored Test held at Mossdale on Sunday the 4^th of May.

There was an impressive entry of 77 dogs and handlers taking part in excellent weather.

Say hello to some new arrivals at Chapel Farm Kennels, the home of Buccleuch Gundogs.

Puppies are available and if you would like more information or wish to register interest please visit the Breeding Page on the Buccleuch Gundogs website.

https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/outdoor-activities/buccleuch-gundogs/breeding-and-stud/

Many thanks to Kim Stewart for sending this photo of her Gundog Team who are looking forward to trying the Invest ‘n’ Digest Salmon.

We hope they enjoy it.