Field Trial Annual Review of 2020 As Chairperson of the Field Trial Committee, I have just a few words I would like to say. 2020 was a turbulent time for all of us, AGM cancelled, shows and committee meetings cancelled. On the Field Trial side, Working Tests were all cancelled; come later on in the year the Trials had been sorted, and we were ready to roll, only to have the rug pulled from underneath our feet again. Through the sterling work of our Hon. Field Trial Sec., Paula Gravett, we managed to hold two field trials in October 2020. These took place locally to us, as it helped us to adhere to the Covid19 rules in place. As I write this, I know that Paula is now sorting out Working Tests and Trials for 2021. Please bear with us while we can get something down on paper. Finally, all the best for 2021, being it Showing or Trialling. Paul W. Sykes, MCLRC Field Trial Chairman
Novice 1 Trial held at Roxby
on 8th October 2020 Judges: Clifford Chase, Phil Smithers, Mike Birchall and Andrew Curtis Results: 1ST Hanwoodgold Breeze - Lesley Crompton 2ND Hazeloaks Gretta - Dave Smith 3RD Fendawood Jackpot - Kevin Haynes 4TH Lowtrey Dan - Penny Oates C/M Jobeshill Masai Mara - Jane Fairclough Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club had their first field trial this season (Novice I) today. Thank you to the keeper Colin Stapleford for putting on the day for us and to the guns, Tim Shephardson, Brett Bartram, George Smith, Phillip Macer, Gareth William, David Baker and Levon White. Thank you to Paul William Sykes for being the Covid-19 officer, chief steward and for making sure the day went smoothly. Thank you also to the game courier Mick Tune and to the beaters and pickers up, Joe Tune, and Anthony Martin. Thank you to all the competitors for a lovely day, as I was stressed out hoping that it would be fine, and you all made the day a lovely day Paula Gravett, MCLRC Field Trial Secretary
Winner Lesley Crompton and Hanwoodgold Breeze. 34
