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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 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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Steve Walker |
First 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. Steve is the SNC's health coordinator.
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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01245 473704 |
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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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Christine Bodman |
| Christine was elected to the Committee for a period of two years at the 2010 AGM and is a welcome addition to our busy team. Bio to follow. |
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01380 739244 |
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charlestango@aol.com |
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Geoff Burns |
| Geoff very kindly agreed to be co-opted onto the Committee in 2010.
He says he has been "owned" by Newfs for seventeen years and in that time he has worked with his dogs in the water and in carting.
Geoff was a late starter in the show world but is enjoying it greatly.
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01933 386898 |
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g.burns483@ntlworld.com |
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