GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF SCOTLAND

The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland AGM
2022-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY, Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at:
Stoneyburn Community Centre,
Main Street,
Stoneyburn,
West Lothian,
on Saturday 16th of April 2022 at 10am.
Any member wishing to put a resolution of any kind to the meeting must do so in writing to the Secretary by 18th March 2022. Any resolution must be duly seconded by a current member.
Election of Office Bearers and Committee.
Vacancies will occur as indicated below. Nominations should reach the Secretary by 18th March 2022 signed by the proposer and seconder who must be current members. Proposers should ensure that they have the consent of the nominee before submitting the nomination.
Retiring members who offer themselves for re-election do not require proposers or seconders.
Nominations are invited for the Offices of President, Chairman and Vice Chairman.
President – Mr. Jim Richardson offers himself for re-election.
Chairman – Mr. Tom Gorrian offers himself for re-election.
Vice Chairman – Ms. Carron Jenkins offers herself for re-election.
Treasurer – Mr. Douglas McGuffie offers himself for re-election.
There are a total of five vacancies which will occur on the Executive Committee of which retiring members: – Jennifer MacDonald, Emma Tait, Fiona Walker, Fiona Clarkson and Frank McCann offer themselves for re-election.
Lin Mitchell, our current field trial secretary, is standing down and we would request applications for this post.
Those members wishing to join the Committee, other than existing committee members offering themselves for election, are invited to include a short passage under the following headings. The number of years they have owned Golden Retrievers, the year they joined the GRCS, the involvement they have had with other canine clubs or charities, the responsibilities they have had in these organisations together with their main interest in the dog world by the 18th March 2022. All nominations should be proposed and seconded by current fully paid-up club members.

The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland Championship Dog Show
2022-04-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Gannochy Trust Sports Complex, Bells Sports Centre, Perth, PH1 5HS
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland are holding a championship show in the Bells Sport Centre Perth, our judges on the day are
Dogs:- Mrs C Zingg (Rayleas)
Bitches:- Mrs S Towers (Alibren)
Referee:- Change to original now Mrs Susan Webster
Entry can be made on Fosse Data only, there will be no paper entries for this show
We look forward to seeing you on the day

Points of the Dog Assessment
2022-02-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-02-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Points of the Dog Hands on Assessment, Unit 5 Norwood Ind Est, Whitburn, EH47 8HB

Championship Show - 2nd October
2021-10-02
Saturday 2nd October – Championship Show update
The Officers and Executive Committee of GRCS are delighted to have secured a venue for the rescheduled Championship Show
The rescheduled date is 2nd October
Venue – Scottish Equestrian Hotel, Lanark, ML11 9TA
Mrs Lindsey Maynard (Chinnordale) – Dogs
Mrs Orlagh Murray (Rathcloon, Eire) – Bitches
(updated 12th August)
The schedule is now available on Fosse Data
(as of 19th August)

Golden Retriever Interclub Working Test 2021
2021-07-04
The 2021 Annual Golden retriever Interclub will be hosted this year by South West Golden Retriever Club on Sunday 4th July at Wiscombe Park, Coylton, Devon by very kind permission of Sara Chichester.
If you wish to be considered to run as a team member, as part of the Scottish Team, please get in touch with our FT Secretary. Handlers do not need to reside in Scotland however they must be a current member of GRCS.
The team will consist of two Novice and two Open Golden Retrievers, and preference will be given to dogs that actively compete in Working Tests. (Covid guidelines permitting of course)

Open Show - Menstrie - Saturday 3rd July 2021
2021-07-03
An Open Show will be held OUTSIDE on Saturday 3rd July at Dumyat Leisure Centre, Menstrie, FK11 7DL
The Judge will be Mrs Irene Glen (Wilholme)
Schedules will be available on the Fosse Data website. Entries will only be accepted ONLINE due to the Covid restrictions. If anyone has any issues entering please make contact direct with Elaine Brady on 07801 441138.
Due to the nature of the Covid restrictions there will be NO Catering provided.
Details regarding further Covid measures can be found on the Schedule.

Scottish Interclub Working Test
2021-06-20
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland host the 2021 Interclub Working Test on Sunday 20th June 2021.
The venue for the event will be Logiealmond Estate, Perthshire by very kind permission of Mr Philip Blount, Estate Manager and the Estate owners.
Judges are Tom West (A), Robin Watson (A), Alan Downie (B) and another Judge to be finalised. Invites will be sent to each Scottish Club FT Secretary with information for entry. Teams will be made up of 3 handlers at Open standard. Deadline for team entry will be 7th June. Spectators may be welcome, subject to the Scottish Governments current guidelines at the time of the competition. If you wish to be a spectator, please make contact with the Field Trial Secretary to ensure your details are obtained for Track and Trace purposes.
Covid guidelines permitting of course !

Online Breed Appreciation Day
2021-05-30 10:00 - 13:00
Online Breed Appreciation Day
The KC have given GRCS confirmation to allow us to hold an Online Breed Appreciation Day (BAD) and Multiple Choice Exam. This online event will be held on Sunday 30th May at 10am via Zoom.
The Online BAD event comprises of a Breed talk which aims to provide or reinforce the basic knowledge to establish a Candidate/Judge’s understanding and appreciation of the Golden Retriever breed, with a view to take the subsequent Multiple Choice Breed standard exam.**
The Speaker for our online BAD is Mr J Richardson.
The cost for the BAD and Multiple Choice Exam is available to aspiring judges at a cost of £10. Limited spaces are available. Please book your space by emailing Carol Henry, GRCS Secretary, secretarygrcs@btinternet.com
If you wish to be a spectator to learn more about the purpose and construction of the Golden Retriever Breed, you can do so – the cost is £5 per person. Please indicate your interest to Carol on the email noted above.
Should you require any further information, please contact Carol direct on 01555812430

**Subject to eligibility – For those who wish to sit the Exam the following must be completed before the day: Candidates must either be already approved to award CC’s in a Breed or must be at least a Level 1 Judge, appearing on “Find a Judge” for the relevant breed. If a BAD is held before the online system is available, the organisers will accept on trust if a candidate states they meet Level 1 requirements as shown below-
1 Have a proven interest of a minimum 5 years in pedigree dogs
2 Completed a minimum of 2 full days of Stewarding appointments
3 Attended a ‘KC requirements of a Dog Show Judge (RDSJ) Seminar – (not mandatory to pass the exam)
4 Attended a Kennel Club Conformation and Movement Seminar

Working Test 2021
2021-05-22
The 2021 Working test will be held at Logiealmond Estate on Saturday 22nd May, by very kind permission of Philip Blount, Estate Manager and the Estate owners.
Entry Forms and and the Test Schedule have been sent to 2021 members. All entires must be made in advance. There will be NO entries accepted on the day. Should any non members wish the information please contact the Field Trial Secretary. Entries will be limited to comply to the Club’s Risk Assessment. If oversubscribed, a draw will take place with preference being given to members.
Judges are Billy Steel (A) Alan Downie (B) Adam Mair (NP) and Philip Blount (NP)
Please note to comply with the Club’s Covid Risk Assessment unfortunately we cannot allow Spectators on this occasion.

Sadly cancelled - Re-scheduled Championship Show
2020-11-28
Important Information It is with deep regret that the Officers and Executive Committee of the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland have decided due to recent government guidelines regarding Coronavirus and in consultation with the Kennel Club, that we have no alternative but to CANCEL the rescheduled Championship show which was due to be held on Sat 28th November

Championship Show has been rescheduled – Saturday 28th November
Venue – The Gannochy Trust Sports Complex Bells Sports Centre, Perth
Judges – Mrs C Zingg (Dogs) and Mrs Sue Towers (Bitches)
Referee – Mr G MacKenzie (subject to KC approval)
Our GRCS Championship Show is now on the same weekend as SKC (Scottish Kennel Club) Gundog day, which is on Sunday 29th November. A great weekend of Scottish Championship Shows for us all to look forward to.

Executive Committee Meeting
2020-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
An Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Monday 26th October, at 7pm.
Details of venue to be confirmed.

Autumn Open Show now cancelled
2020-10-03
The Autumn Open Show
Saturday 3rd October 2020
Cochrane Hall, Alva.
FK12 5LJ
Judge Mr Richard Grimmett (Tafuto)

Important information regarding 2020 Field Trials
2020-10-01
The Committee of the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland have unanimously made the decision not to run any Field Trials this coming season. This has not been an easy decision to make, but in the current climate of uncertainty with regards to COVID-19, we feel it is the right decision. The local guidelines in Scotland are currently ever changing, and we do not see this settling any time soon.
The decision has been made in the interests of the well being and health of all of our members, competitors, Judges, Guns, volunteers and Committee Members, in order to support the national effort against COVID-19.
We look forward to a healthier and brighter 2021, and to providing our members with events for all.

Lin Mitchell
Field Trial Secretary
on behalf of the GRCS Committee

Golden Oldie Gonioscopy Testing Day
2020-08-29
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland is delighted to announce that we have been able to arrange a Golden Oldie Gonioscopy testing day in conjunction with Tony Wall and Professor Sheila Crispin to be held two miles away from M74 junction 13 near Abington on Saturday 29th August 2020.

The purpose of this session, the first of hopefully several more across the UK, is to gather data from older dogs in order to understand whether there is a link between drainage angles and Glaucoma in the Golden Retriever. This research is massively important for the health of our breed, and as a club we would encourage you to take part in this project as the wider the range of dogs that are tested the better the collection of information will be. This project is open to all KC registered Golden Retrievers over 8 years of age, whether owned by a member or not.

The Gonioscopy testing for dogs over 8 years of age is free and will not be certified, but owners should bring their KC registration as records will be kept for the purposes of research. A limited number of certified tests for younger dogs (routine and/or Gonioscopy) are available at the hugely discounted rate of £30 each for any member who is also bringing an oldie.

Members who don’t have an eligible dog for the Golden Oldies project and wish to avail of this opportunity can encourage a friend to bring an oldie along with them. There may be a limited number of routine tests available to members who don’t have a Golden Oldie, but please register your interest early!
To comply with Government advice due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic this event will be strictly managed and by appointment only. Full instructions will be sent to attendees prior to the event. Please contact Fiona Clarkson on 01864 504286 to book an appointment or ask any questions.

Executive Committee Meeting
2020-07-27 19:00 - 22:00
An Executive Committee Meeting will be held on 27th July 2020 at 7pm.
Venue to be confirmed.

Annual Golden Retriever Inter Club Working Test
2020-06-07
The 2020 annual Inter Club Test is being hosted by the Northern Golden Retriever Club Association at Holes Farm, Strine, Sheffield on Sunday 7th June.

Open Show now CANCELLED
2020-06-07
The Club Open Show will be held on 7th June,2020
Venue to be confirmed by SKC
Judge Mrs C Pederson (Saxonborg)

Working Test now CANCELLED
2020-05-09 08:00 - 17:00
The 2020 Working test which was to be held at Logiealmond Estate on Saturday 9th May, has sadly had to be cancelled. Should you wish further details, please contact Lin Mitchell, our Field Trial Secretary.

A.G.M. 29th April now POSTPONED
2020-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Polmont Old Parish Church hall, Main Street, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0PT, Main Street,Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 OPT, United Kingdom
Important Information (17th March 2020)
It is with deep regret that the Officers and Executive Committee of the Golden Retriever Club of Scotland have taken the decision due to the recent escalation of Coronavirus that in the interests of our Committee along with our members health and wellbeing that we CANCEL the AGM scheduled for 29th April 2020.
Members will be notified of the rescheduled AGM when it has been deemed safe to do so using the governments guidelines. We hope you are all safe and well during this uncertain time.

A.G.M.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Club will be held at: Polmont Old Parish Church hall, Main Street, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2 0PT on Wednesday 29th of April 2020 at 7.30pm
Any member wishing to put a resolution of any kind to the meeting must do so in writing to the Secretary by 1st April 2020. Any resolution must be duly seconded by a current member.

Executive Committee Meeting
2020-04-20 19:00 - 22:00
An Executive Committee Meeting will be held on Monday 20th April at 7pm.

AV Novice Trial
2019-12-16
The AV Novice Trial will be held at Drummond Estate, Crieff, Perthshire on Monday 16th December 2019.
Judges : Dick Sorley (A) To be confirmed (B) Iain Whyte (NP) James Stephenson (NP)
Closing date for entries is Wednesday 27th November 2019. Schedule and Entry form below.
2019 GRCS OPEN:NOV Trial Entry Form
2019 Trial Schedule

Open Breed Stake Trial
2019-11-16
The Breed Stake (Golden Retrievers only) will be held at Drummond Estate, Crieff, Perthshire on Saturday 16th November 2019.
Judges : Nick Coates (A) Mike Rolland (A) Dick Sorley (A) Erica Munro Ferguson (B)
Closing date for entries is Monday 28th October 2019. Schedule and Entry form below.
2019 Trial Schedule – Breed
2019 GRCS Trial Entry Form

AV Open Trial
2019-11-13
The AV Open Trial will be held at Drummond Estate, Crieff, Perthshire on Wednesday 13th November 2019.
Judges : Gaynor Gent (A) Ally Kennedy (A) Keith Barnes (B) Declan Boyle (B)
Closing date for entries is Wednesday 30th October 2019. Schedule and Entry form below.
2019 GRCS OPEN:NOV Trial Entry Form
2019 Trial Schedule

Kennel Club Requirement Conformation & Movement Seminar
2019-09-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY, Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY
The Golden Retriever Club of Scotland is hosting the above seminar on 7th September 2019
At Stoneyburn Community Centre, West Lothian, EH47 8BY
Telephone: 01501 762 323
Trainer Mrs Margaret Boulcott
Light Lunch & Refreshments will be provided
For further details please contact the secretary
01555 812 430 to book a place or complete the form and forward with full payment to the secretary at the address below.
Download Form

GRCS Fun Day
2019-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Beecraigs Country Park, Bathgate, EH49 6PL
The fun day on Saturday 13th July will be held at the BBQ area at Beecraigs Country Park, Bathgate, EH49 6PL
BBQ area is at Balvormie Meadow which is in the entrance for Balvormie car park.
Come and Join the FUN at the GRCS BBQ & FUN DAY

Join in the Games
Meet other Golden Retriever Owners
Prizes on Offer
BBQ
Puppy Parade
Dog Fancy Dress
7 Legged Race
Hide & Seek
Scurry
Children’s Treasure Hunt
Egg & Spoon Race
and LOTS MORE

Directions to the BBQ from M8
From the M8 head towards Bathgate Junction 4 if coming from Glasgow or 3A if coming from Edinburgh, head towards the Bathgate sports centre pass the entrance and drive 0.3ml and take road off to right towards Beecraigs, drive for 3.2ml until you see the sign for Balvormie & BBQ area on RHS. drive in and there are 2 car parks after 200m. once parked the BBQ area is on the opposite side from the adventure area.
Directions to the BBQ from M9
From the M9 take off junction into Linlithgow, head into the main street if coming from east take LH turn into Preston Rd just before the roundabout for A706 towards Lanark, if from West go through roundabout and make RH turn into Preston Rd. Stay on road 2 -3 ml take left into Balvormie.
