Southdowns members info

Zoe West has tragically died following a horrific car accident on the M6 near Preston. Zoe was travelling to Scotland for a weekend visit with close friend Vicky when the accident happened. Vicky passed away at the scene of the accident.

We will update with details of the funeral plans once known.

Our hearts go out to all of Zoe's family. We cannot imagine the loss they are feeling.

Zoe's Funeral

A service will be held for Zoe at Holyrood Church, Gosport Road, Stubbington at 11.30am on Wednesday 23rd July followed by a cremation at Portchester Crematorium.

**Both services are open to all to attend**

All are welcome to come to the church service. I understand parking is limited so allow plenty of time and car share if possible.

Family have requested no flowers but personal donations can be sent to:

Camvet

Cambridge Veterinary School

Madingley Road

Cambridge

CB3 0ES

01233 337630

Cheques made payable to ' University of Cambridge Veterinary School Trust' and endorsed in memory of Zoe West.

The club will also be making a donation to The Hampshire Air Ambulance. (the club's present charity)

New Pic of Amanda's Baby - Katie Rose

(Now aged 8 months)

Summer Term Dates:

Summer 2008

                     1

      23rd June

                    2

      30th June

                     3

      7th July

                     4

      14th July

                     5

      21st July

                    6

      28th July

                     7

      4th August

              Summer break

      No training 11/18/25 August

                     8

      1st Sept

                     9       8th Sept

       10 - Competition Night       15th Sept

Payment to Angela please.

Thank You

A big thank you to all who helped at the Vyne show on Bank Holiday Monday. The weather looked a bit dicey for a while but brightened up and was warm in the afternoon. Definitely nice enough for an ice cream or two!

Special thanks to Debbie, Heather and Jess who helped all day without having their dogs even entered in competition. Everyone else had dogs to compete so were nipping off regularly throughout the day.

Ring managers Karen and Chris did a sterling job, kept firmly in hand by Melissa.

Thanks again to one and all.

Term dates:

Competition night - March 17th

All competing dogs, mini/midis and progressors to start @ 7:30.

No training March 24th - Bank Holiday

No training May 5th - Bank Holiday

No training May 26th - Bank Holiday

Back to usual training times after that for the new term

TRAINING DATES
Week 1 March 31st

Week 2 April 7th

Week 3 April 14th

Week 4 April 21st

Week 5 April 28th

Week 6 May 12th

Week 7 May 19th

Week 8 June 2nd

Week 9 June 9th

Week 10 June 16th

Competition Night - June 16th

Match Info

Unfortunately it seems Southdowns cannot compete in any more Winter League matches this season.

This is owing to a combination of factors. Lynda will pass on this information at club.

Ring Party Required - 5th May

As usual we will be doing a reciprocal agreement with Vyne re- running a ring at each show.

Vyne show is Mon 5th May at Newbury Showground

Karen and Chris are sorting out the arrangements - see them at club for details

Club Cancellation Policy

Owing to the unpredictability of the British weather and everyone driving to club we thought it would be wise to introduce a policy to inform ALL members if it is unsafe for us to hold a training evening.

The plan is as follows:

Weather to be checked at 4pm by Lynda (as chairperson)
Lynda to inform trainers and committee of decision
Designated committee member to endevour to inform all other club members of decision.

The 10 week course will run over by one week.

If you are unsure whether club will be running or not please contact either your trainer or another member of the committee.