1st trial was a novice AV, on Thursday 16th October 2025 at Beckingham Hall, by kind permission of Mr Henry Carr. Henry and his team of guns shot well on the day
Thank you to our judges, James Luxford and Ray Clark, for giving up their day to judge the dogs. Thank you to everyone that helped - Emma, Tina, Dawn, Mark, Shirley, David. Thank you to our sponsors Pureflax CSJ Acme Whistles and Hortech Cleaning Supplies.
The results:
1st Not awarded 2nd Teybrook Wharfedale handled by A Waterhouse 3rd Borrikani's Rose handled by L Buckland & GC 4th Greenfox Starfruit handled by R Gyton
COM's Greenfox Starlight handled by A Gyton Stonewardine Sis Kin handled by B Cole
2nd trial was a novice cocker stake , on Thursday 6th November 2025 at Beckingham Hall, by kind permission of Mr Henry Carr. Henry and his team of guns shot well on the day,
Thank you to our judges, Guy Stubbings, Richard Bunyan, Craig Killpack and Sean Connor, for giving up their day to judge the dogs. Thank you to everyone that helped - Emma, Tina, Julia, Carol, , David Thank you to our sponsors Pureflax CSJ Acme Whistles and Hortech Cleaning Equipment.
The results:
1st Not awarded
2nd & GC Greenfox Ekko handled by R Gyton
3rd Blackmeadow Pippin handled by L Hudson
COM Silver Aurra handled by S Henderson
3rd trial was an Open Cocker stake , on Friday 14th November 2025 at Grundisburgh by kind permission of Lord Cranworth. Big thanks also to Chris Dickins, Steve Hoyle
Thank you to our judges, Aubrey Ladyman and Andy Waterhouse for giving up their day to judge the dogs. Thank you to everyone that helped stewarding, game carrying, stops, baking cakes. We couldn't run the trials without your help. Thank you to our sponsors Pureflax, CSJ, Acme Whistles and Hortech Cleaning Systems.
The results:
After a 2 dog run off:
1st Heathcroft Karter - owned by J Wheeler, handled by M Colclough (FTCH Tiptopjack Ajay x FTCH Helmsway Kate) making this dog up to FTCH
2nd Hollydrive Arlo - M Walsh
3rd Saxondawn Slytherin - J Sexton
COMS:
Rookhurst Queenie - K Burns
Rookhurst Reign - C Burns - also GC
4th trial of the season was our 2nd novice AV spaniel stake on Thursday 4th December 2025, at Lord Cranworth Farms, Grundisburgh by kind permission of Lord Cranworth and his keeper Chris Dickins. A big thank you also to Steve Hoyle for making the arrangements and being steward of the beat. Our judges on the day were Chris Thurston-Woolnough and Linda Hudson. The trial was held in woodland, with plenty of game for the dogs to find. Our guns on the day Drew, Martin, Rob and Shane shot really well which helped ensure the trial ran smoothly. Thank you to our sponsors: Pureflax CSJ Hortech Cleaning Equipment ACME Whistles Thank you Ray Hood Country Trail Images for photographing the day
The results:
1st) Beechgrove Finn of Gortnacor (Millshot Halt x Beechgrove Roxy) - Trevis Crothers
2nd) Kilnlake Opal - Kevin Williams
COM
Julzcrackers Aurora - Karen Hill
Guns Choice & Best Retrieve
Twizzlecreek Hattie - G Holliday
We held our 5th and penultimate trial, the Open AV (ex cockers) on 9th December 2025 at Houghton Hall by kind permission of the Marquess of Cholmondeley and his headkeeper Robert Hall. Our judges on the day were Martin Deacon and Paul Seaman. The trial was held in woodland and the bag consisted of woodcock, hare, rabbit and pheasant. This is a superb ground for the open dogs. The estate provided the guns and they shot impeccably. Thank you to Pureflax ACME Whistles CSJ Hortech Cleaning Equipment
After a two dog run off:
1st) Rokedene Amy ( FT Ch Chinachgook Roberto X FT Ch Missymog Bunny) - Trevis Crothers
2nd) & GC Sperrinside McGregor - Rebecca Gyton
3rd) Heathcroft Carrie - Tom Veale
4th) Coverscourt Amethyst at Tilearies - Jeff Earey
COM
Julzcrackers Moana - Karen Hill
Borrikanni's Rose - Leroy Buckland
We held our 6th and final field trial of the 2025/26 season, the All Aged AV, on Saturday 17th January 2026 at Valley Farm, Wherstead by kind permission of Mr Stuart Paul. Our judges on the day were John Sexton, Marion Emery, David Gosling and Debbie Robertson.
The trial was held in superb woodland consisting mainly of bramble and bracken. There was a steady supply of game, but dogs had to work hard for their flushes. This is great ground for the handlers to show off their dogs. Stuart Paul provided the guns, and they shot impeccably throughout the trial. Thank you to Pour sponsors: ACME Whistles Pureflax CSJ Hortech Cleaning Equipment VetSpec
1st) Ardyle Seniority (FTCH Wyndhill Brett of Stagsden ex Deepfleet Deni) - Bonny Sadler
2nd) FTCH Nossewej Fantine of Purlodge - Ray Clark
Eastern Counties Spaniel Society held their Novice AV trial on the 21.10.24 at Holkham Estate, Norfolk by kind permission of the Earl of Leicester. Thank you to head keeper Mark Fitzer and his team who helped the day go ahead without a hitch. Thank you to our judges Peter Avery and Ray Clark for giving up their day.
Results
1st) Teybrook Farndale ( FT Ch Luthmoor Draco X Moonreed Needle of Teybrook) - R Goodings
2nd) Teybrook Wharfdale - Andy Waterhouse
3rd) McRidgeness Mary - Mr M Readers
GC - Greenfox Ekko - Mrs R Gyton
Coms
Dawsonlee Samurai - Mr M Rivetts
Greenfox Cappuccino - Mr A Gyton
Eastern Counties Spaniel Society held their Novice Cocker trial on the 31.10.24 at Butterfields Farm, Latchingdon by kind permission of L E Carr & Sons. Thank you to Henry Carr and his team of guns who made sure the day went ahead without any hitches. Thank you to our judges Angelo LoCurto and Ray Clark for giving up their day.
Results:
1st) Heathcroft Candy (FTCH Heolybwlch Denman ex FTCH Helmsway Kate) - Emma White
2nd) Donnachaidh Boondreigh - John Robertson
3rd) Mallowdale Puma of Chinachgook - Julie Thatcher
GC - Flatfen Diamond Lady - Dean Cottingham
Coms
Greenfox Ekko - Rebecca Gyton
Greenfox Cappuccino - Andrew Gyton
Eastern Counties Spaniel Society held their Open Cocker trial on the 28.11.24 at Butterfields Farm, Latchingdon by kind permission of L E Carr & Sons.Thank you to Henry Carr and his team of guns who made sure the day went ahead without any hitches.Thank you to our judges Terri Siwek and Steve Newman for giving up their day.
Results
Following a 2 dog run off for 1st ….
1st) FTCH Heathcroft Flora (FTCH Rowston Spikey Aderyngi x FTCH Helmsway Kate) - Guy Stubbings
3rd) Kiltonbeck Nahar of Tomlinswood - James Elliot
4th) Finnavale Florin - Victoria Gross
Coms
& GC Greenfox Cappuccino - Andrew Gyton
Eastern Counties Spaniel Society held their Open AV (exc Cockers) Spaniel trial on the 10.12.24 at Houghton Hall, by kind permission of the Marquess of Cholmondeley. Thank you to Headkeeper Rob Hall and his team of guns who made sure the day went ahead without any hitches. Thank you to our judges Mark Watson and Julie Cracknell for giving up their day.
Rokendame Amy and Trevis Crothers also received the following awards: Best Dog not a FTCH Best Day's Shooting Most Stylish
S Burman was awarded the trophy for Breeder of the winning dog
Eastern Counties Spaniel Society held their 5th trial of the season , a Novice AV trial on 11.1.25 January 2025 by kind permission of Mr Stuart Paul at Valley Farm, Wherstead. A big thank you to Mr Paul and his team of guns who shot well on the day. Thank you to our judges Natalie Cannon, Lenny Wingfield (celebrating his birthday with us), David Gosling and Brody Chequer for giving up their days.
Results:
1st) Pippenmoor Fire Flower (Pendaran Calusa of Ammerdown ex Pippenmoor Firecracker) - Kelly Hill
2nd) Nossewej Javert - Tracey Jewesson-Newman
3rd) Marketgate Valley of Valaraukar - Lewis Cozens
4th & GC) Syncerus Sedition of Topcourt - Terry Steadman
Best Retrieve - Abbeymeadown Rocket - Emma Bennett
Eastern Counties Spaniel Society held their 6th and final trial of the 24/25 season , an All Aged AV trial on 14.1.25 by kind permission of Mr Edward Bailey at Shotesham Park, Norfolk. A big thank you to Mr Bailey and his headkeeper Mark Watson, who as usual ensured we all had a great day. The team of guns shot well, and our thanks go to them too. Thank you to our judges Gerry Meehan, Paul Seaman, Ray Clark and Buzz Kennard for giving up their day.
Results:
1st & Best Owner Trained & Handled) Souter Corralejo (Poolgreen Gust of Greenfox ex Souter Patience) - Brenda Atkins
2nd) Greenfox Cappuccino - Andrew Gyton
3rd) Heathcroft Carrie - Tom Veale
COM & GC - Roundgrove Cormac of Hedenham Park - Nick Clitheroe
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