September 11th Courses

Hi Guys,

Due to a minor surge of interest for the September class I am now having two classes 12:30pm-1:30pm and 1:45pm-2:45pm

I will be firming up numbers and allotting class times next week and I will be capping the class numbers to a maximum of ten x 2

Apologies to the evening dog owners who will miss out but I will give you priority on moving to the afternoon classes and I hope to restart the evenings in the new year

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End of year courses plus "Best Dog and Owner" awards

Hi Folks,

To bring me in line with Christmas I will be running two 7-week courses starting on friday 11th September. This course will run to 23rd October whereupon the next course will run consecutively from Friday 30th October finishing on 11th December.

There will be a "walking Out" morning on each course plus an autumn ramble, dates to be decided.
Unfortunately I will only be running one class over the two courses which will be 1pm-2pm every Friday afternoon. Should I have a lot of interest for this class I will (when the weather obliges) run some of the classes outside to incorporate greater space.The outside classes will be held in Chestnut Avenue park.
I may increase my classes after Christmas when things calm down a bit.

 As we are coming to the end of the year I must give consideration to the best dog and owner awards. The categories are:

1) Best dog and Owner

2) Second Placed

3) Third Placed

4) Most improved Dog

Good luck everyone, this is a difficult choice as there are some excellent dogs and handlers to choose from. 



On the issue of refunds: I will honour refunds promised from the last course but as from September this practise will stop. There will be no further refunds, sorry guys

 

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Last "Walking Out" morning before summer break and curry evening at the Black Horse

Saturday 4th July (Americans welcome) is our final "walking Out" fixture before we all disappear to our holiday destinations. I have ordered lovely weather to accomodate our walk so don't miss this event!

Also on our calender is a curry evening at the Black Horse pub where we have been invited by Nick whose family own the establishment. We will be at the back of the premises where there are a number of small marquees and it is a "semi cook your own kind of meal" although Nick will be on hand to help us. This is planned after our last lesson on Friday 10th July from 8:30pm onwards. Apparently, we will allowed to bring our dogs which will be a complete hoot!! (I will get that confirmed).

Lets make these two events our best yet and it would be great to see all members past and present come along and enjoy themselves 

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Post Ramble Pictures-Brilliant Morning

Thanks to everyone who came to the ramble today, yet another great event which is only made great by yourselves and your dogs!

I hope to see everyone on my next course starting next Friday because these dogs just keep getting better and better!

Thanks again and heres a few pictures...........

Stixnbones Dog Club

Gita & John discussing Sepp Blatters reappointment

Poppy enjoying herself

"Come on Sarah, catch up"

One at a time, please

"Pack time"

Er..........is that little bridge strong enough?

John, digging in for the 2nd hill

.........and guys, this is why I organise these days and I think this picture sums it up perfectly

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New six week course starting Friday 5th June

Where is this year going? This is the last course before the summer holidays, Mrs May and the junior Hornets are counting down the days until we go to Mexico! But, before I don the sun cream and head for the beach bar I want to make sure all my dogs are well-trained and shipshape until September.

Please let me know if you can or can't make this next coming course as I have new people joining all the time and I would not like to turn people away thinking the class is full. My 7:15pm class is proving particularly popular

My class times are as follows:

12:15pm-1:15pm young dogs only

1:30pm-2:30pm slightly older dogs (inexperienced and experienced)

6pm-7pm slightly older dogs (inexperienced and experienced)

7:15pm-8:15pm young dogs only

Also incorporated into the course is a "Walking out" morning at Ruislip Lido where you can let your dog off the lead to have some "Pack Time" around the woods and into the Lido. Guaranteed to have them zonked out for the rest of the day/weekend
Finally, there is a countryside ramble around the Chess valley where we start and finish at the Cock Inn in Sarratt, they do good food and excellent real ales. This is only open to the older dogs as it would be a bit arduous for the pups.

New people very welcome!

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Very well supported "Walking Out" morning

Just a few pictures..............well done everyone and don't forget about the Spring Ramble next weekend

Some of the "gang"

No Andy, the treat goes in the other end

Helen (with the red top) Ollie & Marley

Wheres my full English!!

Carol, flanked by her bodyguards tucks in

Denise, did u know u have a boy and a dog growing out of your back

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Ruislip Lido Beach walk ("Walking Out" morning) Sat 23rd May

Yes Folks, the Lido beach has been cleaned up and is ready and waiting for our latest "Walking Out" morning

Can everyone please meet at the Ruislip Lido (upper) car park for 9:30pm, we will then stroll around to Mino's cafe for light refreshment followed by a few easy exercises. Estimated finish time at 11:00am

All members past and present welcome along with anyone else who would like a nice walk in good company

NB Feeling more energetic, then come along to the Spring Ramble around the Chess Valley the following weekend on Saturday 30th May

Meeting at the Cock Inn, Church Lane Sarratt Rickmansworth Herts WD3 6HH at 10:30am

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