The first Galloway Country Fair since 2019 and it was great to be back. As has often been the case in previous years the forecast was not good for Saturday, but it turned out much better than expected and attendance was good as people were obviously pleased to be able to be out and about.

Sunday was excellent with big crowds of happy smiling faces. Thanks to all who came and said hello, new faces and regulars including Chapel Farm stockists Monty Williams, Jim Fleming and Morton Muirhead.

Photo shows the Chapel Farm Team having just set up the marquee.

Chapel Farm would like to welcome Biddenden based Kennel Club A Panel Judge Roger Wade to the Stockist Team and as usual we asked for a short profile from Roger.

“I started training Gundogs at the age of 18 mainly for rabbit and pigeon shooting which I still really enjoy, then progressing into driven game shooting.
Then in the ninety’s I became more interested in competing in working tests and field trials with a lot of success winning both novice and open trials finally qualifying my FTCH Lendown Gorse of Wadeshot aka (Storm) for the 2018 retriever championship at Packington where we went out late on the third day.

Having tried numerous dog foods throughout the years, this year I tried Chapel Farm and found immediate improvement in my dogs stamina and coat with firm stools and feel confident in recommending Chapel Farm to all my friends”.

Thanks Roger, to speak to Roger about Chapel Farm please call him on 07836 233651

Huge Congratulations to Chapel Farm sponsored Nigel Probert on his remarkable achievement of first, second and third places at the Puppy Test held by Wye Valley Retriever Club at the weekend.

1^st Penpadrig Kate of Llangynidr

2^nd Tannbow Kietta of Llangynidr

3^rd Withyrose of Llangynidr

Many Thanks to all involved in the organisation and running of this test and making it a memorable day, especially for Nigel.

This fabulous result was only slightly better than the previous test where he managed a first and second at the United Retriever Club.

Looks very promising for the season ahead, well done Nigel and dogs.

Chapel Farm stockists Gavin and Lisa Brough of Crinan Boarding Kennels, Dalbeattie, breed and show Boxers and have enjoyed a fair amount of success. Earlier in the year their dog “Tag” was Reserve Boxer Dog Champion at Crufts and recently he was successful in the competition held to find Top UK Male Boxer at the Cotswold Boxer Event held in Coventry.

Congratulations Gavin and Lisa, well done on these fantastic results and best wishes for the future.

Regular Chapel Farm customers will have noticed a change to our bags recently.

This is because we are now pleased to present Chapel Farm Dog Food in a fully recyclable package.

This is something which we have been hoping to do for some time but dog food bags have specific requirements that have only just been met in a practical recyclable package and we are very happy to be able to take advantage of this technology.

Chapel Farm sponsored handler Sarah Miles competed as part of the Forth and Clyde Team at the Interclub Challenge. We are delighted to learn that they were awarded first place – well done all.

Huge Congratulations to Buccleuch Chapel Farm sponsored Junior Handler Tallulah Dyson with her dog Willow, and younger sister Amelia with Fern on their achievements at Crufts.

Amelia was awarded 3^rd in the Junior Handler Working Gundog Class with Tallulah coming home 5^th.

In The Field Trial Bitch Class Tallulah was 2^nd with Amelia 3^rd.

In the Special Working Gundog Class Tallulah was 3^rd and Amelia 4^th

Amelia was also placed 5^th in the Best Picking up Class.

Apart from the Junior Handler, all other classes competed in were Adult Classes.

Really well done girls, what a fantastic experience for you both and thanks to Dad Phil for providing the photos.

Say hello to the newest members of the Chapel Farm Stockist Team. Gavin and Lisa Brough who have owned and run Crinan Boarding Kennels in Dalbeattie, Dumfriesshire for last 4½ years.

“We have both been involved with dogs most of our lives from Spaniels to Greyhounds to Smooth and Wire Haired Fox Terriers, Whippets and Bulldogs. We now breed and show Boxers and American Cocker Spaniels to a very successful level. Currently our Champion Boxer dog has 8 Champion Certificates and 18 Reserve Champion Certificates. 3 of his RCC’s were at Crufts in the last 3 years.                                                    We think Chapel Farm can offer us what we need to keep our dogs at the top of their game and give our boarding dogs a good balanced diet.”

Thanks to Gavin and Lisa for the profile and photo and well done on your show success. To speak to Gavin or Lisa about boarding or Chapel Farm please call on 01556 474559

Belfast based stockist Mark Brand’s dogs shown standing guard over his latest Chapel Farm delivery. Mark carries the full David Lisett developed Chapel Farm Dog Food range and has just launched a website allowing Irish customers to order and arrange delivery of Chapel Farm online at www.belfastdogfood.com

For those who prefer to order by phone, please give Mark a call on 07801 944500

Getting dog food into Ireland proved to be a complicated process post Brexit and we would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark for his endeavours and loyalty to Chapel Farm Dog Food. Without his efforts it would have been a much greater struggle.