21/07/2026
A huge thank you to the Newfoundland Club and everyone involved in organising and running another fabulous event for the clubâs 150th anniversary.
MWN members attended this year as a group. We pitched in to help set up the working areas with members from Fenland so the trials were ready for Saturday morning. Once that was done, Rob provided a wonderful meal for us all. I was starving, so very much appreciated the food.
We didnât win the quiz night, again this year. Perhaps we should not do shots during and between rounds.
The rally field was packed this year and it was a wonderful atmosphere with friends from many different groups. We welcomed many of them around our table for food and laughter each evening (lots of laughter).
Our dogs managed to secure places in all three disciplines - water trials, carting and obedience. I think every single one of us had something to celebrate, as all the dogs did us proud.
A few of us may have been slightly âdrunk in chargeâ for Working Carts, thank you Sara for the gin, it was lovely. âşď¸
Saturday was the A and B standardised tests and again the dogs smashed it, with a notable first time B pass for Aster and Ness, and a multi pass in B for Lillibet. Each and every dog did so well. đ
On a personal note, Izzy proved me a liar and did another excellent stranger rescue, two days running, which if youâve seen me at any test event youâll know is her nemesis element. Huge thanks to Jay for all his work getting her there, it wouldnât have happened without him.
Very proud of our group, not just the wonderful dogs but the people too, who pitch in when needed or even when theyâre not. Always ready to help anyone who needs it, with a smile on their face every minute doing it.
Finally, a massive thank you to all the judges, stewards, and everyone who worked both days to make this a great event.
If youâve never been to the Lenches weekend, put it in your calendar for next year. It is a weekend not to miss!
