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Re:Deerhound Education Day, 9th May, near Cambridge, UK
Sep 04 2010 08:58:00

We probably could, if there's sufficient demand. We'll be discussing events at the next committee meeting.

In the meantime, I've just heard from Nell that there are still just a couple or three places available at the Scottish Education Day in Cardross next Sunday, if anyone can make it. See the front page for details and contacts. It's going to be a great day, even if I do have to get up at 5:00 am to get there.

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Trowsahound

Re:Deerhound Education Day, 9th May, near Cambridge, UK
Sep 03 2010 21:47:07

Any chance they could organise something like this in southern England??

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Re:Deerhound Education Day, 9th May, near Cambridge, UK
Sep 03 2010 06:25:05

There was some mention of a DVD at one point. Will keep the forum posted if anything comes of it.

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happyhounds

Re:Deerhound Education Day, 9th May, near Cambridge, UK
Sep 03 2010 05:03:13

A bit late, sorry.....were there any papers available from this day,would be so interesting to read. It was just a bit difficult to get there.

cheers

Ann

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Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010

Written by Vanessa Lucas
Sunday, 07 March 2010 13:13
Lure coursing and long jump Are you ready to run (again)! We’ve had two great ‘Fun Days’ now at Wash Common, near Newbury (BSFA field). It is a great chance to trial your dogs, especially if they have never tried lure coursing. We also set up a long jump, which is great fun for the dogs and spectators! The emphasis will be on ‘Fun’, meeting other deerhound owners, and teaching your dog to chase the lure. Please arrive at 10 am to book your dogs in, so that racing can start at 11. There will be a charge of £1 per run, which will go towards BSFA funds. Rosettes will be awarded, and thanks to Jean and David Gilhooly a trophy will be awarded for the winning dog to keep for the year. Deerhound Fun Day 2009 - Picture courtesy of Tracy Manning, Blue Hound Art We will be holding a raffle, with money going to Greyhound Rescue (if you have anything to donate, please let me know, or bring it along!) If you’re not on the show circuit it would be great to meet you and your dogs! Even if your dogs are too old to race, join us for a social day out. Bring and share a picnic with other Deerhound owners (and their dogs!). Some refreshments will be available. Depending on time, your other sight-hounds should also be able to have a run. Stay over for Sunday 16th as that will be the regular BSFA meeting, which you are also welcome to join, but prior registration of your dogs would be required. If you would like to make a weekend of it, there is camping/caravanning available at Oakley Farm Caravan Park also, in the past people have stayed at the ‘Hare and Hounds’ at Speen, where you are sure to enjoy their hospitality! I hope to see you there. There’s no need to book for the Saturday, but please email or call if you know you are coming to help give us an idea of numbers!
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liza

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
May 04 2010 21:37:45

I will be there, as Ness already knows but I just wanted to add that they Greyhound Gap stand will be there again with lots of lovely collars, cakes and other things so bring your money

On a serious note the stand would welcome any books or unwanted new things to sell, or cake donations!!

Many thanks. xx

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daisymay

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
May 04 2010 20:38:10

Hi everyone. Ness asked me to see how many of us are going to the Deerhound Fun Day on Sat. 15th May. I think she wants to get an idea of numbers. Please could you post if you are coming, thanks

It really is a Fun Day for the Hounds and their people

Lurchers will get a go too. It's great to meet everyone there, atmosphere is relaxed and it's a thoroughly enjoyable day out. Hope to see lots of you there, Kerry, Daisy may & Elsie Grey

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Vikingxc

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 11 2010 16:50:57

Hey i got a smart car lol

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Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 10 2010 06:24:50

Bummer. Mind you, when I drove an early Corsa, they went like the clappers, so it's not all bad. I had its predecessor, the Vauxhall Nova, for a while and it made an excellent one-dog car with the back seats down. Could be worse, though; they might have 'offered' you a Smart car - think of the shame!

#22565

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 09 2010 22:02:08

I don't want it to go Sid, but it is a lease car and should have gone in Febuary, the new one arrives this month. Feel a bit miffed about it all, especially the 'benefit in kind' bit, wheres the benefit of having a Corsa? especially when you have to pay tax to have it parked on your drive

The Corsa was the less of the evils. There was also a Fiat 500, Nissan Micra and a Citroen C1 on the list

My daughter has the new Corsa and the only saving grace is the back seats fold dead flat, level with the boot and he won't be able to stand up during a journey

Oh how I miss my lovely van

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Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 09 2010 21:53:03

Why not just keep the Skoda for another year? Damn fine dog transport, or at least the Octavia is.

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houndy

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 09 2010 20:04:59

Lurch8252 wrote:
I am getting a new car any day now, a company car. At the moment I have a Skoda estate. I have just sold my van. My company are being funny and not giving me anything decent. I have asked for an Astra Estate, even offered to pay extra, but they won't have it - recession and all that, so new car is....a Vauxhall Corsa. I did ask for a can of WD40 thrown in to get the dog in. G~oing to be a fun year this year, have a son that plays county level golf and we travel all over UK watching him, so trying to imagine getting 3 humans, golf bag (tour) Powerkaddy in a Corsa. So won't be going coursing, might be a bit uncomfortable for him.

Have a good day.

It could have been a smart car!

#22555

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 09 2010 19:52:41

I am getting a new car any day now, a company car. At the moment I have a Skoda estate. I have just sold my van. My company are being funny and not giving me anything decent. I have asked for an Astra Estate, even offered to pay extra, but they won't have it - recession and all that, so new car is....a Vauxhall Corsa. I did ask for a can of WD40 thrown in to get the dog in. G~oing to be a fun year this year, have a son that plays county level golf and we travel all over UK watching him, so trying to imagine getting 3 humans, golf bag (tour) Powerkaddy in a Corsa. So won't be going coursing, might be a bit uncomfortable for him.

Have a good day.

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Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Apr 04 2010 09:15:32

Possibly bump into all you guys on the day then...

Regards
Chris Liz & Merlin

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Spring

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Mar 26 2010 21:41:15

Yeh, come on Helen, be nice to see you, Murphy and your border terrorist again

Spring

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hairybeasty

Re:Deerhound Fun Day, UK, 15th May 2010
Mar 26 2010 21:11:23

Oh go on and meet up Lurch, dont be such an old grump!!

#21901

Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 26 2010 21:01:22

Yep, I am in Bushey! Vickingx is in Stevenage, Sue and Spring in Hatfield and another in St Albans. I was just continuing your post....you wrote "can we come along to meet other Deerhounds" I continued by saying "and to have a go ar lure coursing"

It is a good day out, unfortunately Murphy is not impressed there is a plastic bag to chase, he has got too wise for this now, so we won't be there, but you will have a nice day out.

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Spring

Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 26 2010 18:46:38

We are in Hatfield, there are also Deerhounds in Stevenage, Bushey and I think, in St Albans.
Spring

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Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 26 2010 17:00:20

Brilliant... Its in the diary!
Where are you in Herts? I come from that area, and work there, although in Hook Hants.
Maybe if we come over that way we could let them meet.. or meet at the Fun Day?

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Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 26 2010 16:57:47

Hi, oh I get it..

Merlin, is son of Readwald Thor to Kilbourne & Ghiltan Tiercel.

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Spring

Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 24 2010 19:22:25

Bring him along. He is old enough to run and even if you don’t want him to (or he doesn’t want to!), you can watch and still have fun. It is a great day and all are welcome, even if you don’t have Deerhounds.
Welcome to the site.
Spring, Sue, Robert, Callie and Fergal in sunny Hertfordshire

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houndy

Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 24 2010 19:13:02

ckitch wrote:
Did I miss part of your message?

I think Lurch was just adding to what you had wrote. Welcome to the site - I have a 2 year old and 16 month old deerhound and live in Pembrokeshire west wales. What is your deerhounds breeding?

#21804

Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 24 2010 18:13:35

Did I miss part of your message?

#21801

Re:Deerhound Coursing Fun Day UK - Saturday 15th May 2010
Mar 24 2010 16:56:28

and have a go at running! there is a practice area for beginners, to see if their pups will chase or not.

Welcome to the forum, from Helen and Murphy DH in Watford.

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