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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 |
| Rachel has been owned by the breed since 1995.
A tireless worker for the Club and a dedicated Newfoundland owner and exhibitor, Rachel, along with her husband Ian, have six newfies and are keen participants in water work as well as showing.
The health and welfare of the breed are very important to her and she very much enjoys her role as Editor of our newsletter "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 five; Joe and Grace and some of Grace's offspring.
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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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 is the SNC's health coordinator. |
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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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Christine Bodman |
| Christine was elected to the Committee for a period of two years at the 2010 AGM.
She has been showing dogs for about forty years, starting with Rough Collies and then Bernese Mountain dogs. Christine's first Newfoundland in 1989 was from the Stormsail kennel.
She now has three, two of which were home bred. Christine has judged and been on Canine Society committees in the past and we are very pleased to have her on the SNC committee.
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01380 739244 |
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charlestango@aol.com |
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George Harrison |
George and his wife Michelle have been involved with the breed since 2003 and are currently owned by three Newfoundlands. They have enjoyed water training, draught work and are currently enjoying showing their boys at all levels.
When not in the show ring George and Michelle are active members of the Southern Leonberger Carting group and take part in many displays thoughtout the year.
George is very much looking forward to working on the committee in helping the SNC to promote the health and welfare of our breed.
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01344 425237 |
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george.harrison13@btinternet.com |
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Jackie Bagnall |
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Jackie was newly elected in 2012 having been involved with the breed for 18 years.
She shows and does carting with her Newfoundlands and actively trains them to the higher KC Good Citizen award levels.
With experience as a committee member on a local canine society, Jackie is a valued new member of the Committee.
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01446 711243 |
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newfinch@tiscali.co.uk |
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Helen Gray |
Helen has owned and shown dogs sucessfully for 25 years. Along with her husband Doug they were first Newfed in 2001 and currently have two brown boys.
A founder member of an active working group in Kent, Helen's passions are obviously working our beautiful breed and she is also very interested in the Welfare section and regularly provides transport.
Initially co-opted in summer 2011 and then elected to the committee in 2012, Helen is looking forward to helping out wherever needed!
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01304 612531 |
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07979 028935 |
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helenmgray@aol.com |
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Angela Hunt (co-opted) |
Angela has owned Newfi's since 1990 and enjoyed most of this time showing them with continued success. Her love for the breed is shared with husband John and currently own two males. Both have also enjoyed swimming their dogs and plan to return to the water and train for fun.
In November 2012, Angela was co-opted on to the committee and is looking forward to being an active member of a devoted, hardworking team that promote yet protect this wonderful breed of dog.
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01329 663313 |
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angela@huntje.f9.co.uk |
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