Chapel Farm Stockist Jim Fleming of Top Dog Training in Stirling organises an annual Awards Evening in November which is an event where funds are raised for local charities Strathcarron Hospice and PDSA Stirling.

We have had an update from Jim who advised that it had been a fantastic evening and that a magnificent TWO THOUSAND Pounds was raised. Chapel Farm are pleased to be associated with the evening as a minor sponsor but all credit must go to Jim for taking the time to organise a most popular and worthwhile evening. Photos of all the presentations can be viewed online at www.aileenstewart.com, just type “Awards Night” into the search bar then click on “Top Dog Training”. Our thanks for being allowed to use the photo above showing Jim on the left presenting one of the prizes.

Our congratulations to Jim and all who helped make the event a huge success.

Many congratulations to Chapel Farm sponsored handler Jon Bailey who will now be competing with two dogs at the Spaniel Championship in January.

As winner of the event last year Jon automatically qualified with Rheastmoar Fizzy to defend the title. Now following a win at the Scottish Field Trial Association’s Open Stake held at Bowhill, Jon has also qualified to compete with Churchview Chimes.

Well done Jon, we wish you all the best at the Championship.

Thanks to Jason Varsada for sending this photo taken just after arrival of his latest delivery which shows his two dogs plus some of the others that he helps train which are fed on Chapel Farm Performance 24+.  The dogs are obviously very fond of their food and by all appearances, very protective of it.

Huge congratulations to Chapel Farm users Kelly and Andy Skinner on winning 4 Spaniel Trials in a row.
First was Kelly with Chinachgook Grundy of Buccleuch (sired by Buccleuch Drummer) who won the Kent and West Midland Events.
This was quickly followed by Andy with Murrayeden Anais (sired by Buccleuch Pepper) who won the Trials held by the Westwood and Chiltern clubs.
Andy says that since moving to Chapel Farm dog food they have seen a real improvement in the performance of their dogs.  Well done to both handlers and dogs, our best wishes for the Championships in January.
Photo shows Murrayeden Anais

The Highland Gundog Club held their Novice AV Spaniel Stake yesterday at Findrack Estate by kind permission of Mr Salvesen. The dogs were judged by Mr A Coutts and Mr S Dunn with keeper of the beat Mr S Harmison. David was competing with Cowarnecourt Jonquil of Buccleuch “Wiggle” and Buccleuch Kelsey “Laddie” and had a very good day achieving first place with Wiggle and third with Laddie. In second place was Mr Bill Johnston with Helmsway Honneybee.

David was also pleased to note that Mr Will Forbes was awarded 4th and guns choice with his young cocker Buccleuch Ingram (a brother to our Finn and Cracker) from a litter out of Buccleuch Brunello just last year.

Tay Valley Gundog Association held their Spaniel Open Field Trail on Saturday at Broomhall Estate by kind permission of Lord Elgin. Judges were Mr A Coutts and Mr S Charlton with Steward of the beat Mr Pete Smith.

We are delighted to announce that David and Buccleuch Honey “Tina” enjoyed good luck on the day and were awarded First Place. Second was Mr E. Scott & Broomfield Tara, Third Mr J Howden & Caulliechat Primrose with fourth Mr M. Huitson & Balmuir Skylark.

Photo shows Tina back home at Chapel Farm Kennels with her trophy.

Just a few days ago Chapel Farm Sponsored Trainer Mr Simon Dixon won the United Gundog Breeders Association Open Stake held at Steen. Yesterday he won the Open Stake held by Strathmore Working Gundog Club held by kind permission of Lord Airlie at the Airlie Estate. This latest win means that his Springer Spaniel, Dawsonlee Heather (a granddaughter of Buccleuch Pepper) has been awarded the title of Field Trial Champion.

From all at Chapel Farm, well done Simon on your success and on making up your latest Champion.

With thanks to Strathmore Spaniel Secretary Peter Rae for the photo.

Thanks to new stockist, North Yorkshire based Vet, Phil Dyson for sending this photo of daughter Tallulah out among the heather on the Yorkshire Moors where she was putting his dogs through their paces.

Phil had been using Chapel Farm to feed his dogs, was impressed with the results he was seeing and decided to become a stockist. His first delivery has just arrived.

Based at Lealholm near Whitby, to discuss Chapel Farm with Phil please give him a call on07747 037500

Congratulations to Chapel Farm sponsored Trainer Mr Jon Bailey who handled Fizz, owned by Mrs Jan Menzies, to first place in her first ever Trial. This was a Novice Cocker event held at Hy Fly, Pilling Lane, by the North Western Counties Field Trial Association on the 3^rd September.

An excellent result and following on from Jon’s win at the English Springer Spaniel Championships last year it is a great way to start the competition season, well done Jon and Fizz and our best wishes for future competitions.

David Lisett and Chapel Farm youngster Buccleuch Lucy “Nora” competed on Friday the 14^th of August in the Novice Spaniel Trial organised by The Yorkshire Gundog Club held at Dallowgill Estate by kind permission of Air Commodore S.N Bostock.

The Steward of the beat was Mr B Watson and Judges were Mr M Whitehouse and Mr C Oakley.

We are delighted to say that Buccleuch Lucy “Nora” performed very well and was lucky enough to be awarded first place.