Club Events 2010 (& onwards)
Paid up club members will receive full details of all club events in plenty of time to enter. If you do not receive them or any other club mailing you should contact the Membership Secretary. Details are also usually available to download on this page via the links against each event.
If you are not sure whether to visit an event or not why not look at the photos and reviews in the reports section of this web site and get a flavour of the event.
Please scroll down for all known dates of all our events (currently includes some for 2012) .
Details of other Bernese Breed club events are also
available from this site via this link
(still to be updated for 2010)
Thursday 11th March (other days 12th - 14th)
Ok, its not a club event in the total sense but the club does have an official presence at the ringside of the Bernese judging at the world's biggest dog show. You can renew or take out membership, ask about the club or breed and of course purchase Bernese related items from our Bernershop. This year the club will have its normal three stands, and, as well as look at the Bernese, entered under judge Linda Stephenson, members will, as usual, be able to collect their latest mailing which will include the new 2010 handbook.
For the first time this year the club has been asked to represent Breed Rescues in the KC Area near to the Charitable Trust. Breed rescue or other club representatives will be available with dogs all day on Thursday (BMD day) for help, advice or to explain more about Rescue.
Sunday 11th April 2010
Claverdon Church Centre, Church Road, Claverdon, Warwickshire CV35 8PD
Preliminary AGM Notices will be posted to all members and the agenda will be issued nearer the time in accordance with the club constitution. Not a big day out type event but the membership's chance to have their say on the club and join in debates about club procedures.
Further Information: Steve Green
OPEN SHOW
Sunday 18th April 2010
Grenoside Community Centre, Main Street, Grenoside, Sheffield S35 8PR
Judge: Sue Lawrence (Desulyn)
During the Lunch Break
Junior Handling Classes followed by Special Members Awards judged by Pat Myers (Teddybern)
(2 Goes for the price of one trip!)
Rosettes 1-5th, prizes and trophies for all winners
Details: Show Secretary Frank Whitbread
Click on
the link for more details of this show including directions and to download / view a schedule
Future Dates at Grenoside
Sunday 17th April 2011
Sunday 15th April 2012
Sunday 21st April 2013
Sunday 13th April 2014
Sunday 16th May 2010
Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, Northamptonshire NN7 2PT
Details: Mandy Hearne
The Garden Party is basically a big happy Funday for Bernese. There are lots of fun and novelty classes and parades as well as working events such as carting, agility and obedience. It is an excellent chance for prospective owners to meet Bernese and their owners, ask questions and make contacts for puppies. Much more relaxed than a show and most people have much more time to talk.
It is simply a pleasant family day out with your dog and only 2-3 minutes from the M1 junction 15.
Remember, there are lots and lots of dog shows but only ONE Garden Party.
IF you've not been and wonder what kind of event it is then click on the
link to go to the report page for last year's event
Details will be sent to all members or are available from here by clicking on the links
Garden Party Details
Camping Form* N.B. The closing date for this is MAY 5th and not as
stated on the form
Photo Competition
Is YOUR favourite Bernese photo entered yet? (NB Closing date 24th April)
Veteran and Rescue Parade
Good Citizen Information (To be read if entering)
Future Garden Party Dates at Roade
22nd May 2011 (NB Change of original date)
13th May 2012
12th May 2013
Saturday 10th July 2010
North Standen Estate, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0QZ
This is a really happy friendly Swiss themed event in aid of Rescue and featuring a reunion of many of our Rescued Dogs.
Last time lots of people turned up and had a fantastic day so expect more of the same although please note the new venue.
More details and directions have been sent to all members and can be found on the links below
More Info: Sandra Gatward or Glynis Sawyers
Swiss Party Booking Form (NB Two pages)
Swiss Party Page Preliminary Page
Other Club Fun Day
Not a club event but all Bernese owners are welcome
The Southern Newfoundland Club are holding a Fun day on Sat 31 July 2010.
The venue is being held at The Old Forge, High Street, Worton, Near Devizes, Wilts, SN10 5RU.
The event will include a companion show and a 3 way Match for Bernese, Newfoundlands and Leonbergers.
There will be a raffle, tombola and BBQ. Camping on site is available from the Friday.
All enquiries to Christine Bodman, Acara Newfoundlands, on 07814273137 or christinetango@hotmail.co.uk
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW WEEK-END EVENT
Two days of Bernese celebration - all paperwork will be sent to members and downloadable from the links below as they become available but the week-end consists of:
Day 1 - Saturday 25th September 2010
Championship Show and 5 Class Limited Obedience Show
The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 2LZ
Situated between major motorways the KC building at Stoneleigh Park is located just off the A46 dual carriageway which links the M40 (junction 15) with the M69 and M6 (junction 2).
The entrance to Stoneleigh Park is on the B4113 Stoneleigh Road between Coventry and Leamington Spa which is easily accessed from the A46 following the signs for "Stoneleigh Park" "National Agricultural Centre" or "NAC" OR from the A45 following the signs for "Stoneleigh"
A map will be included in the schedule when available below.
Following last year's debut show at the new venue a number of changes will be implemented at this year's event. Details have yet to be finalised and will be made clear both here and in the schedule.
Championship Show Judges
Dogs: Janet Riseborough (Moonbach) Bitches: Pascal Hinque (French BMD Specialist)
Champ show secretary- Mandy Hearne 01494 713851
plus BernKnees-up Saturday Evening Event with our best ever auction, quiz, food, music and other dubious "entertainment"!!!!
Day 2 - Sunday 26th September 2010
Fun Day/Working Day/Companion Show
More details as below
After the successes of recent years we plan to continue running a Bernese Weekend each year incorporating the Championship show on Saturday, opening with a colourful parade of carts, and an extra special Funday incorporating the usual Working Day PLUS a Companion Dog Show. As if that wasn't enough there will be a social evening event on Saturday complete with auction of special BMD items.
Accommodation as well as Camping and Caravanning is available on site for the week-end. Camping and Caravan booking is made directly to the campsite at Stoneleigh and can be made right up to the event subject to space being available. We have arranged for everyone to be camped together at the nearest part of the campsite to our event so please read the directions below for how to make sure you are in the right place.
Details of the whole week-end will be sent to all members and once printed will be available from the relevant secretaries
Even easier, click on the appropriate link here to download a printable version of the week-end's documents once available in the summer of 2010, will be sent to all members in July
Saturday Champ Show
Show Schedule
Entry Form (Postal closing date 25th August 2010)
(Please note contrary to the advice given in the schedule, sponsorship is not requested for the class rosettes).
(On Line closing date on line 6th September 2010)
Saturday evening
Ber-Knees Up
Party Event
Details of Saturday night Auction Items
Sunday Events
As always for this type of event entry is on the day but to maybe save you some time you can fill in your entry form before travelling and hand it in on arrival
Working Day Event details
Working Day Entry Form
Companion Show
Companion Show Entry Form
Sunday Junior Handling
On Site Accommodation
Details of On Site Camping and Accommodation (NB 2 pages)
Current Prices and other Info
Future Dates For Our Big Champ Show Weekend Event
22/23/24/25 September 2011
A Very Big Special Weekend to celebrate our Ruby Jubilee - hosting the Berner -International Working Group international meeting and including an International BMD Specific Health Seminar - and including all the usual good stuff and much more
The programme will be something like this:-
Thursday - Arrival and BIWG meeting in the afternoon
Friday - International BMD Health Seminar (All Welcome - subject
to booking)
Saturday - our usual biggest BMD Club Championship show (typically
around 200 Bernese)
Sunday - our usual Bernese Funday, Working Day and Companion Show.
(Companion shows are smaller relaxed shows held for charitable fund
raising purposes - this will be open to other breeds of dog but will be
mostly Bernese). On this day you can see Bernese taking part in
Obedience, competitive carting, agility as well as character testing.
There are also lots of fun events with Fancy dress, games and other
entertainment for lovers of our breed. We still have to decide exactly
what evening events will be happening but we will of course be holding
some gatherings for our visitors to enjoy.
Click here to go to our Special 2011 Event page
Championship Show Week-end 2012 22 - 23rd September
Championship Show Week-end 2013 21 - 22nd September
venues to be confirmed
SOUTHERN (CHRISTMAS) OPEN SHOW
Start your Christmas with a festive Bernese fix!!
Sunday 5th December December 2010
Show Opens at 9.30 and starts at 10.00 a.m.
Judge: Neil Heslam
Langley Community Hall, Langley Road, Langley, Nr Slough, Berks, SL3 8BS
Make sure you head for the Community Hall and NOT the Pavilion when you get into Langley Road in Langley. The Community Hall you are looking for is actually on the other side of the road to the Pavilion. Unless you arrive very very, early signs should be in place to help you find the venue.
Special Members Awards during the Lunch Break
Rosettes 1-5th, prizes and trophies for all winners
More Details in the schedule when available later in 2010 or from Show Sec: Heather Head
Schedule will be sent to all members and will be available here in pdf version
Entry Form
Schedule Pages
Future Dates
4th December 2011
2nd December 2012
1st December 2013
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