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Novice & Open Working Tests held at Westfield Farm, Burdale Lane, Fimber by kind permission of the landowner, Mr Andrew Baxter. 5th June 2026.
The 7 & 8th events of 2026 VOYWR’ s Working Test season, a Novice Test followed by an Open, were held at the beautiful Farthings Vineyard at Westfield Farm, Fimber,- probably the only working test in the world held in a vineyard! It was a perfect weather, warm, dry & overcast with a good breeze; 28 Novice competitors, followed in the afternoon by a further by 29 Open ones were challenged by 3 interesting static Tests, and a “walk up” in the Novice with the challenge of a rem
gensec192
Jul 102 min read
Novice, open, and veteran working tests held at Bedale Grange, Wykeham. 10th May 2026.
Our second Working Tests for 2026 were held at Bedale Grange, Wykeham by kind permission of Mr James Stephenson on behalf of the Dawnay Estates. The judges were Paul Hasney (B Panel), Eden Parish, Brian Dodsworth and Phil Dyson. The weather was kind - bright but cool. The woodland, glades and stream at Wykeham all looked glorious and the judges set up some challenging retrieves for all 59 entries in the various categories. Congratulations to all in the awards as follows: Open
gensec192
May 132 min read
Report on Buskhill working tests held on 14/04/2026.
These were held at Buskhill Farm, by kind invitation of Elizabeth and James Needler. Judges were Phillipa Williams B Panel, Jemma Hendley, David Sidwell, and Andy Curtis. We were fortunate to have a total of 76 entries and on a lovely spring morning we started our long day with 13 Puppy competitors, followed by the Novice, and lastly the Open whose patient competitors had a long wait. Congratulations go to the worthy winners. Awards Puppy There was a run off for 1st & 2nd pla
gensec192
Apr 302 min read
AGM 2026 date and details!
The AGM of the Vale of York Working Retriever Club will be held on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 6.30pm at East Keswick Village Hall, School Lane, East Keswick, Leeds LS17 9DA. If you would like to attend please let our secretary Sophie Watts know. The agenda will be sent out on request nearer the time. Her email address is gensec@wrcvaleofyork.com
gensec192
Mar 31 min read
REPORT ON THE VALE OF YORK WORKING RETRIEVER CLUB OPEN WALKED-UP WORKING TEST A/V RETRIEVER HELD ON SUNDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2025
This was held at Wholesea Farm, Holme on Spalding Moor by kind invitation of Liz Bramley. The judges were Simon Capstick (B panel),...
lucyeggleston9
Sep 8, 20252 min read
Report & Results on The Vale of York Working Retriever Club Puppy, Novice Dog/ Novice Handler & Veteran Gundong Working Tests held at Thornborough on Sunday, 27 July 2025
Thornborough Ground Puppy, Novice Dog/ Novice Handler and Veteran working tests were held at Thornbrough Training Ground at West Tanfield...
lucyeggleston9
Aug 20, 20252 min read
Vale of York Working Retriever Club Novice & Open Working Tests held at Higher Close Farm, Salterforth on Sunday, 13 July 2025 by kind invitation of Simon and Nicola Capstick
Simon and Nicola Capstick kindly stood in at short notice following the unfortunate cancellation of the Ground at Great Kelk, Driffield...
lucyeggleston9
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Report & Results on the VYWRC Novice & Open Working Tests held at Westfield Farm, Burdale Lane, Fimber on 15 June 2025 by kind permission of the landowner Mr Andrew Baxter
On a lovely summer’s morning at the beautiful Westfield Farm, with its pristine vineyards, 26 Novice competitors, followed in the...
lucyeggleston9
Jul 2, 20253 min read
Report on the VYWRC Novice and Open Working Tests - held at Bedale Grange, Wykeham On Sunday, 11 May 2025 by kind permission of the Viscount Downe
On a beautiful sunny day in the super wooded valley of Wykeham Estate 4 challenging Static Tests were set by our 4 Judges - Andrew...
lucyeggleston9
May 21, 20252 min read
RESULTS OF VYWRC NOVICE & OPEN GUNDOG WORKING TESTS HELD ON SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2025 AT WYKEHAM BY KIND PERMISSION OF THE VISCOUNT DOWNE
A full report on the day will follow from Mollie Lord (Working Test Secretary) in due course. However, in the meantime, huge...
lucyeggleston9
May 13, 20251 min read
VYWRC Novice Dog /Novice Handler, Novice & Open Working Tests held at Buskhill Farm, Westow on Sunday, 27 April 2025 by kind permission of Mr James Needler
It was a glorious sunny day and 4 very different and challenging static tests were set by the 4 judges who were David Haycock (A Panel),...
lucyeggleston9
May 7, 20252 min read
SUBSCRIPTIONS
At the AGM in 2024, approval was given to increase the subscription rates for 2025 onwards. It has been many years since there has been...
LUCY EGGLESTON
Nov 28, 20241 min read
Changes to the Committee
The Club is pleased to announce that Jason Barnes has taken on the role of Acting Field Trial Secretary for this coming season. Club...
GENERAL
Sep 3, 20241 min read
NOVICE GUNDOG WORKING TEST inc WALKED UP FOR A/V RETRIEVER
VALE OF YORK WORKING RETRIEVER CLUB (KC 2263) NOVICE GUNDOG WORKING TEST inc WALKED UP FOR A/V RETRIEVER SUNDAY, 23 JUNE 2024 AT...
Caroline Dell
Jun 24, 20242 min read
REPORT & RESULTS : WORKING TEST AT BUSK HILL FARM, 26TH MAY 2024
VETERAN, NOVICE & OPEN GUNDOG WORKING TEST FOR A/V RETRIEVER SUNDAY, 26 MAY 2024 AT BUSK HILL FARM, WESTOW By kind permission of Mr James...
LUCY EGGLESTON
May 28, 20243 min read
REPORT & RESULTS : NOVICE & OPEN GUNDOG WORKING TESTS FOR A/V RETRIEVER
VALE OF YORK WORKING RETRIEVER CLUB (KC 2263) NOVICE & OPEN GUNDOG WORKING TESTS FOR A/V RETRIEVER SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2024 AT WYKEHAM ESTATE,...
Caroline Dell
May 7, 20242 min read
CANCELLED - WORKING TEST - SUNDAY, 21 APRIL 2024 - GALLY GAP FARM (PUPPY/ NDNH/ NOVICE)
*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*** VYWRC WORKING TEST - SUNDAY, 21 APRIL 2024 - GALLY GAP FARM (PUPPY/ NDNH/ NOVICE) CANCELLED Sadly it has...
LUCY EGGLESTONE
Apr 9, 20241 min read
REPORT & RESULTS : NOVICE GUNDOG WORKING TEST, 17TH MARCH 2024
VALE OF YORK WORKING RETRIEVER CLUB (KC 2263) NOVICE GUNDOG WORKING TEST FOR A/V RETRIEVER SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024 AT STUDLEY, FOUNTAINS...
Caroline Dell
Mar 18, 20242 min read
NEW TRAINING DATE
DATE AND TIME : THURSDAY 9TH MAY 2024 EVENT : NOVICE TRAINING / 6.30 - 8.30pm VENUE : RED HOUSE WOOD, MOOR MONKTON, YORK If you wish to...
Sheila Tait
Mar 12, 20241 min read
JUNIOR HANDLER DAY
The Vale of York Working Retriver Club held its Junior Handler Day on the Shoot on Saturday 16th December 2023 at Quarry Farm, Westerdale.
Sheila Tait
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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