Kirkbourne Training Weekend 30th September & 1st October
Kirkbourne Spaniels are proud to announce we will be holding a training weekend at Bracken Burrows.
The cost for the weekend is ÂŁ80 for each handler (includes camping and BBQ on Saturday night). The training will be for novice and intermediate level dogs and handlers. This does not mean advanced dogs and handlers are not welcome. The use of shot and the dummy launcher will be used so please bear this in mind.
There will be a working test on the second day after 12 pm
Training will start at 10am and finish at 3pm
To Book please go to www.kirkbournespaniels.co.uk
None club members are welcome to join the cost is ÂŁ7 for membership for the year. This can be found on our website.
In addition to camping/caravans there are 3 Pods available to rent for the weekend Oso - sleeps 4 @ ÂŁ80 per pod per night (2 night min stay) Muffin - sleeps 4 @ ÂŁ80 per pod per night (2 night min stay) Tommy - sleeps 2 @ ÂŁ70 per pod per night (2 night min stay) and the rest of us can either camp or caravan on the field we normally train in. All pods to be booked through Kirkbourne Spaniels contact Darren Kirk by e mail info@kirkbournespaniels.co.uk. The pods are on a first come first served basis and when they're gone they're gone.
Bracken Burrows Kilnwick, Driffield YO25 9JQ
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