Trials Diary & Events

There’s someting going on all year round, take a look and use the filters to see what’s going on in your area.

The biggest trials in the UK and Ireland are the ISDS Nationals and International Trials, held every year. There is also the ISDS World Trial, held every three years.

All trials make a great day out in the countryside, where you get to experience the incredible ability of the Border Collie and the skill of being a shepherd!

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February Sunday 16
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NSDA TRIAL

Rod Green 07432782269

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February Sunday 16
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South East Winter Series Championship

9.00 am start Open to dogs that have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at any of this season’s south east winter series trials. contact Elaine Anstey vernonanstey@btinternet.com 07778677955

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February Sunday 16
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War Of The Roses (Yorkshire V Lancashire) Nursery

9.00am start. contact Alex Wilkinson or Shirley Duckworth

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February Tuesday 18
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Castle View fundraising Open SDT

9:30am start. Pre entry via text to Simon Cottrell - 07484066932. A running order will be drawn before the trial.

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February Saturday 22
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NSDA TRIAL-Sat 22nd-23rd - English Nursery Final

Sat 22nd-23rd - English Nursery Final

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February Sunday 23
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The English Nursery Final 2024/2025

7.30am start contact shadwelllivestockandworkingsheepdogs@hotmail.com

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March Saturday 1
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Pennine Inler Club Championship

9am Start. Contact Shirley 07980545437

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March Sunday 2
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NSDA TRIAL

Jonathan Brunton 07711941691

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March Saturday 8
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NSDA TRIAL-inter-club with Rydale- (Away)

March Sat 8th - inter-club with Rydale- (Away)

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March Saturday 8
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RSDS Nursery Trials Interclub with Northern

Nursery, Novice and New Handler. Contact J Goulder 07796 158467                            

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March Sunday 9
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NSDA TRIAL-Nursery/NoviceChampionship

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March Sunday 9
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RSDS Nursery Trials Championship  

Nursery, Novice and New Handler. Contact J Goulder 07796 158467                            

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May Saturday 10
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Yorkshire SDS Annual Open Trial with Championship.

Enter on the field. 7am start. Only 2 dogs allowed (1 to be booked in by 11am and take the next available run). Limit 75 dogs. £10 entry fee. THE WINNER OF THE 2025 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TO JUDGE THIS TRIAL IN 2026. Enquiries: C. Mellin 07891871298

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May Sunday 11
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Ryedale Sheep Dog Society Open AM & PM Trials

Open AM Trial 8.00 am Start Open PM Trial - Ken Hotham Memorial. Pre-entry and enquires to Raylia Dugmore 01723 882434

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May Saturday 17
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Stokesley Show sheepdog trial and the Kildale Show sheepdog trials

9.00am start. Both trials are open and novice. Only one dog on rerun sheep.The contact for both trials is Jack Turnbull 07985 777869

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May Sunday 18
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Stokesley Show sheepdog trial and the Kildale Show sheepdog trials

9.00am start. Both trials are open and novice. Only one dog on rerun sheep.The contact for both trials is Jack Turnbull 07985 777869

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May Saturday 24
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Launde Abbey Open Sheepdog Trials and Championship

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May Sunday 25
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RYEDALE SHEEP DOG SOCIETY CANCER CHARITY TRIAL. OPEN AM & PM TRIALS

Open AM Trial - Start Time 8.00 am Pre-Entry only LIMITED NUMBERS. Open PM Trial - Pre-Entry only. Entry fee £8 per dog. Proceeds to go to a Cancer Charity chosen by the host. Entry only accepted when full payment is made.

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May Sunday 25
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Launde Abbey Open Sheepdog Trials and Championship

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May Monday 26
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Bamford Sheepdog Trial

Pre entry via the website from 1st March 2025, entries close Monday 14th April 2025. Contact Lynda Wood 07866 586280

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June Monday 2
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field.  for more  information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Tuesday 3
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Wednesday 4
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Thursday 5
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Friday 6
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Saturday 7
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Saturday 7
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Saturday 7
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Sunday 8
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Sunday 8
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Sunday 8
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Saturday 14
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The East Anglian Sheepdog Society . Euston Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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June Sunday 15
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Romney Marsh SDS

Nursery, Novice, Other

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June Sunday 15
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The East Anglian Sheepdog Society . Euston Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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June Saturday 21
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Ralegh’s Cross Trial

Start:9.00   

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June Sunday 22
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Novice Championship & Maltese Cross Championship

Start: 9.30am  

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June Thursday 26
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Shabfest 2025

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June Friday 27
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Shabfest 2025

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June Saturday 28
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Shabfest 2025

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June Sunday 29
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Shabfest 2025

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July Saturday 5
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Pittsworthy Farm 2 day Championship Trial

7.30 Start time max 60 dogs Secretary Tony Rofe Telephone  07811958002.

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July Saturday 5
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society

By kind permission of Mr & Mrs T.Rofe. Classes: Open Driving. Secretary: T Rofe, Pittsworthy Farm  EX20 4NG  Tel: 07811958002email: tonyrofe@hotmail.co.uk

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July Sunday 6
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Pittsworthy Farm 2 day Championship Trial

7.30 Start time max 60 dogs Secretary Tony Rofe Telephone  07811958002.

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July Sunday 6
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society

By kind permission of Mr & Mrs T.Rofe. Classes: Open Driving. Secretary: T Rofe, Pittsworthy Farm  EX20 4NG  Tel: 07811958002email: tonyrofe@hotmail.co.uk

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July Saturday 12
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Holkham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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July Saturday 12
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society

By Kind permission of D Kennard. Classes: Open Driving. Entries close after first 60 dogs. Secretary: David Kennard, Borough Farm, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon. EX34 7HE
Tel: 01271 870056 email: info@boroughfarm.co.uk

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July Sunday 13
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Romney Marsh SDS

Beginners, Novice, Open

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July Sunday 13
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Holkham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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July Saturday 19
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Brendon Hills Trial

Start: 9.00am  

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July Sunday 20
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Brendon Hills Trial

Start: 9.00am  

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July Saturday 26
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Plympton Double Fetch

Class : Driving & Double fetch run off. Secretary: Ross Skelley 07866 336875

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July Sunday 27
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Plympton Double Fetch

Class : Driving & Double fetch run off. Secretary: Ross Skelley 07866 336875

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August Sunday 3
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Brompton Regis Charity Trial

Start: 9.30am  

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August Wednesday 6
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Pennywell Farm Trial

Start: 9.00am  

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August Thursday 7
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Lake District Sheep Dog Trials

10.00 am Start

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August Saturday 9
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Follygate

Start: 9.00am  

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August Sunday 10
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Romney Marsh SDS

Novice, Open

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August Sunday 10
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Westcountry Driving Championship Location

Start: 9.00am  

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August Thursday 14
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2025 English National - DAY 1

More information to come

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August Thursday 14
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ENGLISH NATIONAL (Thur - Sun)


Website: www.englishnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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August Friday 15
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2025 English National - DAY 2

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August Friday 15
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ENGLISH NATIONAL 

Website: www.englishnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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August Saturday 16
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2025 English National - DAY 3

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August Saturday 16
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ENGLISH NATIONAL (Thur - Sun)


Website: www.englishnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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August Sunday 17
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2025 English National - DAY 4

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August Sunday 17
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ENGLISH NATIONAL (Thur - Sun)


Website: www.englishnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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August Saturday 23
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Heveningham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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August Saturday 23
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Whitchurch & Sampford Spiney Trial

Classes: Novice/Open Maltese Cross,  Open Driving Secretary: Wendy Watson, Middle Merripit Farm, Postbridge, Devon. PL20 6SZ Tel: 01822 880215

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August Sunday 24
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Heveningham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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August Thursday 28
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Haughley Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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August Saturday 30
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V Pitts Trial

Secretary: Victor Pitts 07976 716712

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August Sunday 31
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Romney Marsh SDS

Novice, Open

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August Sunday 31
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Devon V Cornwall Match

Start: 9.30am  Classes: Maltese Cross, Driving Entries on field, none accepted after 12 noon Secretary: Julie Tucker 07970033813  email: julie@bearwoodfarm.co.uk

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September Saturday 6
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Chiltern Sheepdog Trials

Contact Steve Stone 07504 901411 info.chilternsdt@gmail.com

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September Saturday 6
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Challacombe Trial

Classes: Open Maltese Cross, Open/Novice Driving Secretary: Brian Duke 01643 831375  or Barbara Thomas, Higher Westland, Bratton Fleming Barnstaple 01598 763502, 07729328440

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September Sunday 7
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Chiltern Sheepdog Trials

.Contact Steve Stone 07504 901411 info.chilternsdt@gmail.com

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September Thursday 11
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INTERNATIONAL (Thursday - Saturday)

www.internationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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September Friday 12
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INTERNATIONAL (Thursday - Saturday)

www.internationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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September Saturday 13
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INTERNATIONAL (Thursday - Saturday)

www.internationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

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September Sunday 21
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Romney Marsh (am/pm Trial)

Novice, Open

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September Saturday 27
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Haughley Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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September Saturday 27
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Woolhanger Sheepdog Trial

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September Sunday 28
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Haughley Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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September Sunday 28
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Woolhanger Sheepdog Trial

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October Saturday 4
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Bishopstone Charity Sheepdog Trial (Saturday & Sunday)

Secretary: Anna Hawke. Tel: 01722 718228 email: hawke@onetel.com Secretary T Hopper 07706 976509

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October Sunday 5
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Bishopstone Charity Sheepdog Trial (Saturday & Sunday)

Secretary: Anna Hawke. Tel: 01722 718228 email: hawke@onetel.com Secretary T Hopper 07706 976509

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October Sunday 19
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Champion of Champions

Start: 10.00am Entry: by qualification. Qualification criteria at beginning of brochure and on website. Classes: Maltese Cross / Driving.

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November Saturday 8
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Combined Cornwall & Devon Annual Dinner

 7.00 for 7.30pm
Tickets: T Hopper 07706 976509

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November Thursday 13
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Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society AGM

Start 7.30pm

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