CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The year 2020 will go down as a nonexistent year as far as dog events were concerned, no shows, no trials, a nothing year. This year I am pleased to say, has turned considerably better that most would have expected. The club held their back to back Championship Shows at the new venue near Tamworth. The event went off very well, although it was unfortunate that it turned out to be the hottest weekend of the year. The whole weekend being capably orchestrated by our hardworking Secretary Karl Gawthorpe. Our new Field Trial Secretary Sarah Winter arranged three Field Trials, all of which were a resound success and bookings have already been made for the 2022 season. Our Treasurer Caron Chattwood has finally got the accounts and bank accounts sorted, but quite number of members have continued to try and pay in to the now closed bank account. Our Breed Assessment for planned for 2021 had to be cancelled but it will now take place early in 2022 unless we get more lock down restrictions imposed. I am pleased to say that the Kennel Club have now agreed to meet with Labrador breeders to discuss the issue of the colour in Labradors. Finally my thanks go the whole Committee to work and support they have given during the past 12 months. There are vacancies on the Committee and it would be nice to see some new young faces join the Committee. Finally may I wish you a Happy and successful 2022 with your dogs. David Coode Chairman
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