GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB OF SCOTLAND

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 (Europe/London)
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.
