Thanks to Chapel Farm Stockist Sandra Onens of Kestrelway Gundogs for sending us this photo of her Field Trial Champion, Kestrelway Freddie who handled by husband Norman was awarded second place in the recent IGL Retriever Championship. Our congratulations to Sandra and Norman on this marvellous achievement.

Norman and Sandra were early to appreciate the qualities of Chapel Farm Dog Food, initially feeding it to their own dogs then becoming stockists for the Evesham area in May 2013 when they saw the benefits it gave.

To speak with Sandra or Norman about Chapel Farm please call 07516 528868

Huge Congratulations to Buccleuch Gundogs Trainer David Lisett who with FTCh Buccleuch Xena “Daisy” were announced as winners of the 2017 IGL Retriever Championship.

The event was held by kind permission of The Holden Family at Hy-Fly Game Hatcheries on the 4^th, 5^th and 6^th of December judged by Mr Roddy Forbes, Mr Allan Schofield, Mrs Judy Rainey and Mrs Sara Gadd with Head-Keeper Mr Kevin Hughes.

In 2^nd place FTCh Kestrelway Freddie owned by Sandra Onens, handled by Norman Onens.

3^rd place FTCh Leacaz Ricky of Caytonfell owned and handled by Mark Domain.

Diplomas of Merit were awarded to:

Diglake Charlie owned and handled by Stephen Newitt, and FTCh Brocklebank Navigator of Chatsworth owned by The Duchess of Devonshire, handled by John Halsted.

With thanks to Marie Eve Buchs for use of the photo which shows the 5 prizewinning handlers and their dogs, Daisy is first on the left.

It is interesting to note that three of the five prize-winning dogs, i.e. those handled by David Lisett, Norman Onens and John Halsted are sponsored by and fed on Chapel Farm Premium Dog Food.

With less than a week to go to the start of the IGL Retriever Championship we would like to take this opportunity to offer congratulations to all who qualified for the event including Chapel Farm’s very own David Lisett and FTCh Buccleuch Xena “Daisy”

Also competing will be Chapel Farm Sponsored Handler, John Halsted Jr. who has in fact qualified every year since 1992 and has won the Championship on two occasions

Good Luck and our Best Wishes to all taking part.

Regarding Chapel Farm availability and deliveries over the festive period. For those who obtain from a stockist we would suggest you give them a call to find out their plans as possibly some may not always be available over the holiday period.

For clients who use online or phone ordering, due to the seasonal rush and extra pressure on delivery companies we are advised that the last official order day for delivery of Chapel Farm Dog Food before Christmas will be the 15^th of December. Orders taken after that date will be processed as normal and it is quite possible that some of these may be delivered before Christmas also.

Chapel Farm office will close at mid-day on Friday the 22^nd of December and thereafter we will be operating a skeleton crew until the 3^rd of January apart from weekends and the public holidays of the 25^th and 26^th December and 1^st and 2^nd of January when the office will be closed.

Everything returns to normal as of Wednesday the 3^rd of January.

On behalf of David and the Chapel Farm Team, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and offer our best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New-Year.

Thanks to Lincolnshire Chapel Farm Stockists Mark and Julie of Achouffe Gundogs for sending us a selection of photos taken at a training day, including this one showing some of the attendees.

Mark and Julie both write for online magazine http://slovakianroughhairedpointer.com/ which is relevant to all HPR breeds and is free to view by visiting the site above.

The magazine is a very interesting read and training tips and other features apply to many breeds and is well worth a look. There is also a “free subscription” link for the magazine on their website: www.achouffegundogs.co.uk as well as a very complimentary article explaining their reasons for feeding Chapel Farm for which we are most grateful.

To speak with Mark or Julie about HPR Training or Chapel Farm in the Billinghay area call 01526 861431 or 07976 323242

A big WELL DONE once again to Stirling based stockist Jim Fleming of Saltire Gundogs and Top Dog Training for his efforts in raising funds for Strathcarron Hospice and the PDSA. Every year in November Jim holds an awards evening in the Albert Halls in Stirling. There were many categories as can be seen from the photo showing the prize-winners which include family pets as well as working dogs. The overall figure has still to be finalised but Jim believes this very well attended evening will have raised around £1800 for these charities. An excellent effort with thanks to all who organised and attended and made the event such a success. If you wish to speak with Jim about Dog Training in the Stirling area or Chapel Farm Dog Food, please call 07765 650833

Our thanks to Aileen Stewart photography for the use of the image.

David’s training DVD’s are popular all year round but the usual increase in demand has started for the present giving season as they do make an ideal gift for the gundog handler.

If you are considering a purchase please order as early as possible, especially for those going overseas. Depending on destination country the last posting date for Overseas Airmail Delivery can be as early as the 2^nd of December.

Every year we have had some orders to post on Christmas Eve which, despite the best efforts of the Post Office, are not going to arrive in time and it would be a shame for anyone to find no present to open.

For more info on the DVD’s in the series please visit: http://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/field-sports/buccleuch-gundogs/training-dvd-series/

We are pleased to welcome a new Field Trial Champion to Chapel Farm Kennels, namely Cowarnecourt Jonquil of Buccleuch “Wiggle” (FTCh Buccleuch Pepper x Beggarbush Rose of Cowarnecourt).

This follows her win at The North of Scotland Open Stake held yesterday at Birse Estate by kind permission of the Shooting Syndicate. Judges were Mr John Dixon and Mr Richard Claydon with head keeper Mr Rab Patterson.

As with so many, this was a fantastic well organised trial and our thanks go to all involved for their time and commitment without which these events would not take place.

1st Cowarnecourt Jonquil of Buccleuch – David Lisett

2^nd, and Guns Choice, Broomfield Gnat -Graham Clark

3rd Broomfield Tara – Eddie Scott

4th FTCh Simonside Doris of Laysan -Ben Watkins

Certificates of Merit were also awarded to:

Hagghouse Warrior – Andy Cunningham

Buccleuch Katy – Bill Johnstone

Nederscot Clan Piper – Jim Wardrope

Helmsway Hero – Andy Bennet

The competition season began well for Chapel Farm Kennels when Gundog Trainer David Lisett and Labrador Buccleuch Xena, “Daisy”, were awarded first place in the Novice Retriever Test at Scone Game Fair in July. This was followed by a win in the first ever Scottish, Open Walked-Up Test for 30 A/V Retrievers organised by the North of Scotland Gundog Association also in July.

The 12^th of August saw Daisy compete in her first Trial, a Novice Stake held at Edinglassie by the North of Scotland Gundog Association where she was announced the winner. This qualified her to compete in Open Stakes and on the 19^th of October she won her first, a 1-day Open at Logiealmond organised by the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland. The next day she was in action again at the 2-day Open Stake held by Gordon District Gundog Club at Esslemont where David and Daisy’s luck held out and they were awarded first place.

Buccleuch Gundogs are very grateful to have had the opportunity to compete at these events and would like to take this opportunity to thank Holding Clubs, Organisers, Volunteers, Keepers, Estate Owners, Judges, and all others involved for their hard work, generosity and dedication without which they would not take place.

Strathmore Working Gundog Club held their ESS Open Stake on Friday the 13^th of October at Errol Park Estate by kind permission of Mr J Heriot-Maitland and Sporting Manager Mr B Kass. Judges were Mr Martin Smee and Mr James Adamson with Steward of the beat, Mr B Kass and Dog Steward, Mr Peter Rae.

David was competing with FTCh Buccleuch Honey, “Tina”, in what was her first trial of the year and we are delighted to say that at the close of play they were awarded first place.

This result qualifies Tina for what will be her fourth Championship which this season is being held here on the Queensberry Estate. We look forward to welcoming all from the 15^th of January 2018.

Thanks to all organisers, helpers and competitors of the Strathmore Open Stake who contributed to an excellent event.