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The Agility club will be doing an Agility Demonstration on Wednesday 4 August at the The Children's Society Family Fun Day which will run between 10am and 2pm. The venue is: The Annexe | Downside Lower School | Oakwood Avenue | Dunstable | LU5 4AS
Tel: (01582) 666403
Email: susan.fallon@childrenssociety.org.uk    
Web: www.childrenssociety.org.uk

Do come and support a very worthy charity.

The club will be taking a break during August. The last puppy class will be on Tuesday 3rd August at The North Oxford Pavillion, Cuttleslowe Park. We start back again on Tuesday 7th September with new 10 week puppy and basic obedience courses. 

The last Obedience class at Arncott is Thursday 29th July and we are back again on Thursday 2nd September.

The last Obedience class at Headington is Monday 2nd August. We are back again on Monday 6th September when we will be holding the Kennel Club Good Citizen test. We will also be starting the new 10 week Puppy class as well as the basic obedience course 

The agility and flyball classes at Blackthorn finish on Wednesday 28th July and we are back again on Wednesday 1st September

Please email Jennie  mailto:ockcairns@yahoo.com or phone Jennie on 01869 322996 if you want to reserve a place on any of the courses. Places are limited to 10 dogs and handlers per course *

An Agility Evening with Anthony Clarke on Wednesday 9th June at 7pm at Arncott village hall, Upper Arncott, Bicester, Oxon, OX25 1PL. Map to Arncott village hall. Tickets cost £12 from Jennie on 01869 322996. Please follow the link for further details Poster. Anthony is highly recognised in the agility field as a top handler and trainer, competing at the top level in British agility winning all major Junior finals at least once, competing at Crufts and Olympia, winning Gold Medal at the Junior World Championships and Bronze Medal at the European Open in the team event in Germany in 2008.
Anthony has competed and taken seminars in  Europe, Japan and USA and has well over 10 years experience in agility and has competed for his country on many occasions.

The agility club is on the move for the summer only. We will be training at a field in Station Road, Blackthorn, near Bicester, Oxon from Wednesday 2nd June. 

Please email or phone Jennie 01869 322996 for further details  Directions to Blackthorn   7/05/2010

* New 10 week basic obedience course starting at Arncott village hall on Thursday 8th April at 7:30pm. If you wish to enroll please contact Jennie on 01869 322996 as soon as possible as places are limited.* 23/03/2010

* New obedience courses to start 2nd March at North Oxford Pavilion, Cuttleslow Park, Oxford * 

Every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm in North Oxford Community Pavilion, Cuttleslow Park, Cuttleslow, Oxford. Classes for Puppies once they are able to socialise with other dogs after their final innoculation and 10 week basic obedience courses for dogs aged greater than 5 months. Please contact Jennie on 01869 322996 to reserve a place on any of the courses as numbers are limited to 10 dogs and handlers per course. 7/3/2010

We will be starting a new 10 week basic obedience course at Arncott village hall, Arncott near Bicester at 7:30 pm on Thursday 8th April 2010. If you want to join us please contact Jennie 01869 322996 as soon as possible to book a place. 20/07/2010

We will be starting a new 10 week basic obedience course at Headington parish hall  at 7:30 pm on Monday 15th March 2010. If you want to join us please contact Jennie 01869 322996 as soon as possible to book a place. 20/07/2010

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 27th May 2009 with Shona MacPherson our Judge. I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done to them as they have all worked very hard.

	Silver Award: Ellen Giles and Poppy, Jo Strange and Merlot
	Gold  Award : Carol Welch and Floss, Pauline Buckley and Boxer. The following two handlers and their dogs also passed the gold award, having first taken the silver award and passing it, the judge thought they were good enough to take the gold award. Well done to them both; Ellen Giles and Poppy, Jo Strange and Merlot

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 19th March 2009 with Shona MacPherson our Judge. I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done to them as they have all worked very hard.

	Bronze Award : Ellen Giles and Poppy, Andrew McNaughton and Jack, Sue Young and Glen.
	Silver Award: Carol Welch and Floss, Pauline Buckley and Boxer.
	Gold  Award :  Helen Biltcliffe and Buddy, Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty, Jess Lawrence and Buster, Annette Hopkins and Wallis.

The Club Obedience test was on 12th March 2009 with the following results:

	Bronze class: 1st Ellen Giles with Poppy, 2nd Sheila Wedgwood and Poppy, 3rd Andrew McNaughton and Jack, 4th Sue Young and Glen, 5th Penny Wells and Pip
	Silver Class: 1st Carol Welch and Floss, 2nd Pauline Buckley and Boxer
	Gold Class: 1st Annette Hopkins and Wallis, 2nd Helen Biltcliffe and Buddy, 3rd Jess Lawrence and Buster, 4th Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty.

Well done to them all.

We are starting new obedience training classes in Headington, Oxon starting on 16th February 2009 (weather permitting). They are the same types of  courses that are run at Arncott. The puppy class starts at 7pm and the basic obedience at 7:45 pm. If you want to start on these courses please phone Jennie on 01869 322996 or email her at ockcairns@yahoo.com. There is a maximum of 10 dogs & handlers for each course. 11th February 2009

Jo Fraser our guest trainer will be coming to Agility this Wednesday 21st January. First session is at 6 pm as normal & 2nd class at 7pm. Please phone me before 2pm if you are not sure whether classes are on or if you cannot come. 19th January 2009

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 18/12/2008

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 28th November 2008 and I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done to them as they have all worked very hard.

	Bronze Award :   Carol Welch and Floss, Pauline Buckley and Boxer, Jennifer Travis and Nos, Rebecca Howse and Billy, Jo Strange and Merlot, Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty, Jess Lawrence and Buster, Annette Hopkins and Wallis.
	Silver Award:  Oscar and Lorna Richard, Marnie and Neil Richard, Buddy and Helen Biltcliffe, Ed Bulgarelli and Rusty, Jess Lawrence and Buster, Annette Hopkins and Wallis. Beanie and Terri MacLean.
	Gold  Award : Sam and Philip Hinton and Annie and Linda Marshall.
	Puppy Foundation Assessment:   There is no test for this course but all puppies have to reach a set standard of obedience laid down by the Kennel Club. The following puppies and their owners have achieved this standard :   Sheila Wedgwood and Poppy, Kate Nicoll and Tilley, Ellen Giles and Poppy, Alex Wakfield and Izzy, Linda Richardson and Ellie.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Award test is on Thursday 27th November. 13th November 2008

It is getting darker at night now and we don't have any lighting at Launton also the field is rather wet after all the wet weather we have had!  So we have to move the agility classes to Westfield Stables, Fenway, Steeple Aston, OX25 4SS. It is near Banbury. It is still an outdoor venue but on sand so doesn't flood or get slippery! You will still need to dress warmly, wear layers and sensible shoes. As from Wednesday 17th September the agility classes will take place there until March next year when the nights are lighter.  All new dogs, starting time is 7 pm

Fun Dog Show at Horspath village to raise funds for the Oxford Animal Sanctuary. Go to the member page for photo's of the event. See thank you message from Sean below: 

A message from Arncott village hall committee: " The fete was a great success. We made over £1400, about £300 more than last year and everyone commented on what a good atmosphere there was. The dog show brought in lots more people to spend their money which I am sure boosted the takings considerably. Well done to you and thanks again!
Val    31/08/2008     

There is a Fun Dog Show as part of the Arncott village fete on Monday 25th August. The judge is Shona MacPherson. Entries taken from 1 pm and judging starts at 2 pm. Classes include Cutest Puppy (puppies to be over 6 months old), Best Veteran (dogs aged over 7 years), Prettiest Bitch, Most Handsome Dog, Best Rescue, etc.

Do come and support this fete. Contact Jennie on 01869 322996 for further information.  24/08/2008

Flyball will take place in the field behind the Black Bull public house, West End, Launton, Bicester, Oxon after Agility classes every Wednesday evening at 8 pm until further notice. Please contact Jennie 01869 322996 if you want to have a go.

We will be doing an agility demonstration on 26th July 2008 at Tackley Family Fun day so come and see what fun you can have with your dog. We are on from 1:45 to 2:15 pm.   14th July 2008

We are having an end of term party on Thursday 24th July starting at 7:00 pm. The Dog Warden from Cherwell District Council will give a talk on what he does and one of the Vet Nurses from the Hart Vets will also speak to us about worming and de-fleaing our dogs. There will be food and drink and after the presentations, party games for both dogs and handlers. 

New courses will begin again on Wednesday 4th September for Agility and Thursday 5th September for Obedience. 

If you want to join one of these courses please phone Jennie on 10869 322996  14th July 2008

We had the Kennel Club Good Citizen Tests at Arncott on 17th July 2008 and I am very proud to say that the following dogs and handlers have gained their Awards. Well done they have all worked very hard to achieve them.

	Bronze Award :   Fudge and Penny Murphy, Beanie and Terri MacLean, Mia and Busta Scott, Sawyer and Sharon Scutt, Oscar and Lorna Richard, Marnie and Neil Richard, Tyler and Rachel Barret, Honey and Sue Wing, Buddy and Helen Biltcliffe.
	Silver Award:  Sam and Philip Hinton and Annie and Linda Marshall.
	Puppy Foundation Assessment:   There is no test for this course but all puppies have to reach a standard of obedience laid down by the Kennel Club. The following puppies and their owners have achieved this standard :  Billy and Theresa Maynard, Buddy and Helen Biltcliffe, Archie and Ray Ludlow, Millie and Kate Brooks, Ollie and  Nicky  Brooks, Ruby and Alice Mason, Alicia and Seb Horn, Nuala and Linsey Anderson-Gear, Merlot and Jo Strange, Chester and Alan Jones, Purdey and Cordelia Williams, Jack and Wendy Sturt,   20th July 2008

The results for the club obedience test held on 10th July 2008. There was a tie for 2nd place between Beanie and Tyler. A sit stay decided the final outcome.

Bronze class :  1st Lorna Richard and Oscar,  2nd Rachel Barret and Tyler,  3rd Terri MacLean and Beanie

Well done to everyone.

The Agility club is on the move again! As from 2nd July 2008, agility training will take place in a field behind the Black Bull public house, West End, Launton. For further information phone Jennie 01869 322996 25th June 2008

News Flash One of the top Flyball Judges, Sam Bawden is coming to our new training ground at The Black Bull, West End, Launton, Bicester, Oxon on Wednesday 2nd July at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm to start training Flyball. Any dog can do flyball provided it is over 12 moths old. If you want to book a place contact Jennie 01869 322996 as soon as possible as there are only 10 places available. 16th June 2008

Saturday 5th July 2008 We will be doing an agility demonstration as part of the Silver Star Charity Summer Fete at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Please do come along to support this charity which does very important research into the reasons why pregnant women develop Pre-Eclampsia. If you want to learn more about this charity please visit their website:  http://www.silverstaroxford.org/index.html

8th May 2008     The Agility club has moved to new premises. We are at Greencourt Kennels, near to Bullingdon Prison, Bicester every Wednesday evening at 7 pm. We are still looking for a field to rent so if there is anyone you know has a field we could use, please phone me with details on 01869 322996

The latest Kennel Club Good Citizen Award examination on 1st May 2008  had the following handlers and dogs pass. 3 achieved their Puppy Foundation Assessment, 4 passed their Bronze Award and two passed their Silver Award. Well done to them all they have worked hard for these awards.

	Puppy Foundation Assessment:   Sharon Scutt and Sawyer, Neil Richards and Marney, passed on 3rd April 2008. Theresa Maynard and Billy on 24th April 2008
	Bronze Award :   Colin Reeves and Bleu, Linda Marshall and Annie, Julie McDonald and Duke, Giles Cooper and Humphrey
	The Silver Award:  April Angold and Louis
	The Gold Award:  Pat Durrant and Jack and Sue Lacey and Eric

The results for the club obedience test held on 24th April 2008

	Bronze class:         1st Julie McDonald and Duke,  2nd Giles Cooper and Humphrey,  3rd Colin Reeves and Bleu
	Silver class:          1st  Chris Lavery and Bonnie,  2nd April Angold and Louis,  3rd Phillip Hinton and Sam
	Gold class:             1st Sue Lacey and Eric, 2nd Pat Durrant and Jack
	Advanced class      1st  Jane Welford and Riz, 2nd Donna Spearing and Max.

Well done to everyone.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Award examination on 25th January 2008 had the following 9 handlers and dogs passed their Bronze Award and two handlers and dogs passed their Silver Award. Well done to them all, they have worked hard for these awards.

	Bronze Award : Claire White and Tess,  Chris Lavery and Barney, Rachel Holt and Obi, John Robinson and Cooper,  Becky Landy  and  Clio, April Angold and Louis, Phillip Hinton and Sam, Lorraine Lewsley and Poppy.
	The Silver Award:  Pat Durrant and Jack and Sue Lacey and Eric

The Winners were as follows, those underlined belong to the club

            Pre-beginners : 1^st Pat & Jack,  2^nd Bob & Rusty,  3^rd Jennie & Tinker,  4^th Debbie & Chips.

            Beginner : 1^st Jane & Riz,  2^nd Jonathan & Ollie,  3^rd Jo &  China,   4^th Graham & Chinouck. 

 Novice: 1^st Maureen & Bliss,  2^nd Tracy & Suggsy,  3^rd Tine & Kira,   4^th Donna & Max,  5^th Bill & Rockie.