Due to the global circumstances and current government advice, The Norwich Terrier Club Open Show which was due to take place on 11th April 2020 has been cancelled. The AGM which was due to be held on the same date at Roade Village Hall, Northants has been postponed until further notice. All members of the club will soon receive a letter from secretary Beverley Watkins.
We will update you in the future or when current advice changes. If you have already entered for the show your cheque will be destroyed.
Dates for your diary
Club Open Show and Annual General Meeting, Roade Village Hall, Saturday 11th of April. Judge is Mr. Matthew Oddie (Riowood/Ragus).
– Entries close 25.3.2020. Schedules available from Beverley Watkins.
– AGM starts at 10 am and it is open to all fully paid up members as of 1st of March 2020.
Norwich And Norfolk Fun Day, Baginton Village Hall, Saturday 29th of August. Hosted by the Norfolk Terrier Club. CANCELLED
Club Championship Show, Roade Village Hall, Sunday 22nd of November. Judge is Mr. Roger Thomas (Squirreldene). CANCELLED
Crufts 2020
The Norwich are shown on Sunday 8th of March in ring 10 hall 2, second in the ring after the Norfolk which start at 9am. Check the official website for more information.
DISCOVER DOGS volunteers for CRUFTS 5th – 8th March are always welcome! You need 1 or 2 confident, typical looking Norwich (don’t need to be show dogs), clean, healthy & well brushed. Please contact me if they’d like to do a half day. There may or may not be spare slots but it’s good to have reserve helpers who could come & cover if someone is unable to attend.If I am able to allocate you a place on the rota you will receive free passes for you & the dogs, plus a car park ticket, email ruthcorkhill@gmail.com
2019 Point tables
2019 point tables can be found here. If anyone spots any errors or omissions please contact ruthcorkhill@gmail.com.
Club Championship Show 2019 results: Updated!
All photos and critiques now updated! Results of the Club Championship Show 2019 can be viewed here.
Important!
Your help is needed now!! DNA samples Needed from all Norwiches aged 6 years or over NOW!!
Please contact Ruth Corkhill for details: Phone 0121 474 4224 Text 07774 806847 or Email ruthcorkhill@gmail.com
For a new study the Animal Health Trust (AHT) need samples from healthy Norwiches aged over 6 years.
Plus they need samples from All, Any Age, Norwiches unfortunate to be afflicted with Paroxysmal Dyskinesia (formerly known as Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome)
If you have previously sent samples from any of your dogs to the AHT please contact them to send you a list to update on their health history.
Contact Chris Jenkins (canine genetics research assistant) for details: Phone 01638 751000 or Email chris.jenkins@aht.org.uk
Handbook kennel advertisements
The closing date to book space for the Handbook kennel advertisements is 31/12/19.
All copy & photos & payment must be received by 31/01/20. For details contact Mrs. Beverley Watkins (beverleywatkinsntc@hotmail.co.uk or 01708 473897)
Pictures and results from the Norwich and Norfolk Fun Day
The Norwich Terrier Club hosted the annual Fun Day this year in Baginton Village Hall 24th of August. Event report with pictures and competition results can be viewed here.
2020 Club Calendar is now on sale
Cost £9+ p&p
Order yours either from Mrs Beverley Watkins (e-mail: beverleywatkinsntc@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01708 473897) or Mrs Bridget Shapland (E-mail: mandbshapland@gmail.com Tel: 07719818135)
Check also the Club stand -page for more nice breed related items we have on offer.
Two interesting events added to our events calendar
Free to all NTC members talk session: “Genetic Research Update into Canine Epileptiform Cramping Syndrome in The Norwich Terrier” will be held November 9th. Please find more details here.
Prior to event above a Breed Appreciation Day (BAD) & Multiple Choice Exam (MCE) will be held at the same location. All details found here.