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Executive Officers
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CHAIR - Hedd Richards |
| An internationally renowned Championship Show judge, Hedd along with his wife,
Del, have been deeply involved in all aspects of Newfoundlands for many years. As an author, a judge (both Working & Show),
highly successful breeder, trainer and long-time advocate for the health and longevity of our Breed, the SNC is delighted to have Hedd as
our Chairman. |
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01558 668065 |
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chair@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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VICE-CHAIR - Roger Vincent |
| Roger is another tremendously experienced and knowledgeable Newfoundland enthusiast
and Championship Show judge. Having been involved with the breed for more than thirty years in all aspects of showing and
working and as a respected breeder, Roger is an invaluable member of the Committee. |
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01409 241276 |
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vincent@cumngo.uk.net |
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HON. SECRETARY - Rachel Hutchinson |
| A tireless worker for the Club and a dedicated Newfoundland owner and exhibitor,
Rachel, along with her husband Ian, have five newfies and are keen participants in water work. Rachel is also the Editor of our "Newf News". |
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01353 665280 |
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secretary@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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HON. TREASURER - Robert Hobbs |
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Rob is enjoying his role as the Hon. Treasurer of the SNC and is proud to have been on board from day one when there was no money to look after!
He has had Newfoundlands since 2000 and with wife Cheryl currently have two; Joe and Grace.
Rob has a keen interest in showing and enjoys the many friendships he has made in the breed over the years.
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01443 227078 |
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treasurer@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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Committee Members
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Graham Hill |
| Graham, ably supported by his wife, Jan, is tremendously enthusiastic about working Newfoundlands. In addition to
ringside support at shows, he regularly trains his two adult newfies and new pup. Graham is particularly keen to develop the opportunities and profile of working Newfoundlands and is a former Chair for our Working Section Sub-committee.
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07719 317532 |
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ableseanewf@hotmail.co.uk |
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Steve Walker |
Elected to the Committee at the 2009 AGM, Steve, along with his wife Cindy, is a well respected and highly successful breeder who has produced both UK and US Champions.
He has a long history with Newfoundlands going back to 1992 when he imported his foundation stock from the USA.
Steve is a breed judge and is very knowledgeable about bloodlines. He is especially keen to promote health and good conformation in the breed including the widening of the gene pool.
He doesn't just show his Newfoundlands, he works them too. Although it's usually Cindy in the water, we have new photographic evidence of Steve in a wetsuit training the pups too! |
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steve@hanningfieldnewfs.co.uk |
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Jan Groves |
| Jan has been involved with newfies since 1996.
She and her husband Mark currently have six, ranging from a puppy to an 11 year old veteran.
Jan loves to show her Newfoundlands and you'll often see her at Championship shows up and down the country.
Apart from showing, Jan regularly stewards at local open shows and has started the progressive steps as a judge in our breed.
Keen on promoting responsible breeding and the health and welfare of our breed, Jan also acts as Secretary of our Health working group. |
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01684 565438 |
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health@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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Liz Shears |
Liz has been owned by Newfoundlands since 2002 and says it seems like a lifetime, in a nice way!
Currently with two newfies, both of whom live for their water work, Liz can sometimes been seen in the ring with one of the girls and the other does carting.
Liz was the Show Manager for our highly successful first Open Show in December 2009. |
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01162 416051 |
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liz.shears@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk |
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Rob Land |
| Rob, along with his wife Sandy, have owned Newfoundlands for more than twenty years.
They are actively involved with showing their dogs though they appreciate them first and foremost as companions and pets.
Rob is keen to provide education and honest, reliable information to potential new Newfoundland owners.
He believes that with good knowledge more new owners will come into the breed to give homes and happy lives to newfies for the benefit of dogs and owners alike. |
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01902 681433 |
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tawiscara@blueyonder.co.uk |
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