Training and Working Tests 2025
Area Secretary
Mr S Ford
42 Ruthyn Avenue, Barlborough, Chesterfield, S43 4EX
Tel: 07534 368953
Email fordscott490@gmail.com
Training is organised by the Area, with a charge of £5 per dog per session. One dog only per handler.
Training is divided into classes: 1, Puppies and Beginners; 2, Novice; 3, Intermediate; 4, Advanced (depending on numbers).
Venues. We use different grounds to provide variety of training and tests. Directions to this year’s grounds are listed below.
| Feb 9 |
AGM and annual lunch. Lunch is 12 midday. AGM starts 2 pm |
| March 9 |
Training: Manton Pit Wood, Worksop, Notts. Starts 2 pm |
| March 23 |
Training: Welbeck Estate, Notts. Starts 10 am |
| April 6 |
Open Working Test, Wentworth, S Yorkshire. 9.30 am for 10 am start |
| May 4 |
Training: Strines Moor (all day), South Yorkshire. Puppy/Novice in the morning, 9.30 for 10 am start. Open in the afternoon, approx. 1 pm start.
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| May 18 |
Training: Welbeck Estate, Notts. Starts 10 am |
| June 1 |
Training: Church Farm, Caunton, Notts. Puppy/Novice in the morning, 9.30 for 10 am start. Open in the afternoon, approx. 1 pm start. |
| June 14 |
Puppy, ND/NH, Novice Working Tests, Wharncliffe Chase, 9.30 for 10 am start |
| July 5 |
Training: East Stoke (all day). Puppy/Novice in the morning, 9.30 for 10 am start. Open in the afternoon, approx. 1 pm start. |
| July 20 |
Novice and Veteran Working Tests, Strines Moor, South Yorkshire. 9.30 for 10 am start |
| 9/10 Aug |
Walked up Open Working Test in Roots, Edwinstowe. 9.30 for 10 am start |
| 23/24 Aug |
Training: Newton by Toft (all day). Puppy/Novice in the morning, 9.30 for 10 am start. Open in the afternoon, approx. 1 pm start
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| 6/7 Sept |
Training in roots, Edwinstowe, 9.30 for 10 am start |
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| Any programme changes will be notified at meetings, on the Area Facebook site as well as here. |
Working Test Schedule
APRIL 6 OPEN: Wentworth Estate, S Yorkshire 9.30 for 10am
By kind permission of the Fitzwilliam family and The Estate.
JUDGES TBC
Novice: for dogs that have not gained a first place in a Novice Test or a first, second or third place in an Open Test or any FT Award. Veteran: for dogs 8 years or older on the day of the test.
Entries £12.00 per test required 7 days prior to the test. This test will be used to select the team for the Inter Counties and URC Area Finals.
JUNE 14 NOVICE, PUPPY & ND/NH: Wharncliffe Chase, S Yorkshire 9.30am for 10am
By kind permission of
JUDGES TBC
Entries £12.00 per test required 7 days prior to the test.
Novice: for dogs that have not gained a 1st in a Novice WT, or a 1st, 2nd or 3rd in an Open WT, or any FT award.
JULY 20 NOVICE/VETERAN, PUPPY & ND/NH : Strines Meadow 9.30am for 10am
By kind permission of Mr and Mrs D Hunt
JUDGES TBC
Entries £12.00 per test required 7 days prior to the test.
Directions as for Strines Moor and follow URC signs to the test site.
AUG 9/10 OPEN walked up in roots: Edwinstowe, North Notts 9.30 for 10am
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs R Bealby
JUDGES TBC
Limited to 30 dogs. This test will be on dummies but run on FT lines, mostly walked up in roots. Eliminating faults will apply. Preference to qualified Open dogs and to North Midland members.
Directions Edwinstowe: The meet will be signed off the A6075 between Edwinstowe and Mansfield. Approx. Postcode NG21 9HG, subject to which field is to be used
Additional judges for any test will be appointed as required.
Entries for all tests are £12.00. Entries are required 7 days prior to test.
Entries by post to: Mr S Ford (Hon. Sec.), 42 Ruthyn Avenue, Barlborough, Chesterfield S43 4EX. Tel. 07534 368953. Email fordscott490@gmail.com
Cheques or cash please. Cash can be paid on the day. No BACS payments.
Members may also enter the tests of other URC Areas. There may be a limit on numbers of entries.
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Inoculations are required for all the usual canine diseases. Dogs attending any meeting must be free from recent contact with infection. Dogs should be under control and must not be disciplined in public.
Field Trials are run by the main club and events may be in any Area. There is a 2 day Open Stake, 3 or more Novice stakes and an All–aged stake. FT Secretary: Mrs R Warner. For schedules, download from the website or email: urcfieldtrial@gmail.com. To enter trials dogs must be experienced on game and free from eliminating faults. Newcomers should read KC FT Rules and learn about trials by watching or assisting.
Shows are organised by the main club. Schedules are sent to those requesting them and are available from Fosse Data or may be downloaded from the website. The Show Secretary is Alison Scutcher e-mail: winsleywood@gmail.com
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DIRECTIONS TO GROUNDS
Church Farm (formerly The Slips), Caunton, Notts NG23 6AF. Caunton village is between Ollerton and Newark, just off A616. In village follow signs.
Carr Dyke Farm, East Stoke, Notts NG23 5PZ. From the A46 South of Newark at the Roundabout take the turning for Farndon (Old Fosse Rd). Pass through Easte Stoke and at the crossroads turn left into Moor Rd. After Approx 1 mile look for a sign on the right for Carr Dyke Farm
Edwinstowe, Notts. The meet will be signed off the A6075 between Edwinstowe and Mansfield, approx postcode NG21 9HG depending on which field will be used.
Manton Pit Wood, Worksop, Notts S80 2RS. Turn off the A57 at the roundabout at the E end of the Worksop by-pass, taking B6040 road towards Worksop Town centre. Turn into car park on left at roundabout opposite Manton Wood Enterprise Park.
Strines Moor. From the A57 between Sheffield and Ladybower turn North onto minor road signed “Strines” towards Strines Inn S6 6JE, but at first junction follow URC sign either straight on or turning right, depending on the location for the day. Continue until you find signs for URC parking in field or at roadside.
Welbeck. From the B6034 Worksop-Budby road turn West at Carburton crossroads, near the Tea Rooms (S80 3BP). Follow the road towards Norton & Cuckney for one mile. The car park is adjacent to the road. Follow URC signs, taking care as you turn. The What3Words location for the venue is ///fees.nuzzled.straying
Wharncliffe Chase. S35 7DA. The meet is at Chase Lodge, Woodhead Road, Wortley, South Yorkshire S35 7DA. Leave M1 at Junction 35A (or J36 from North). At junction 35A, take the A616 exit to Manchester. At the roundabout, continue straight onto A616. At Westwood Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A616. Next take the exit towards Woodhead Rd. Turn right onto Woodhead Rd. Continue on Woodhead Road towards Grenoside until a URC sign directs you to turn right onto a private drive (10 mph) to Chase Lodge. Go through the big gate (please keep closed) and follow the farm road across the Chase.