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Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club

Officers and Committee 2012 - 2013

President Mr George Benning83 Oak Tree Road, Marlow, Bucks SL7 3EU01628 484894

Chairman of Committee Mrs Lindsey Worrow16 Ridgemount Avenue, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3AQ01737 554471 (lworrow1@btinternet.com)

Hon Secretary and Mrs Irene SoperMembership Secretary Scrapers, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6HQ

01825 872251 (irene.sbmdc@tiscali.co.uk)

Hon Treasurer Mr James ConnellyThe Cottage, New Town, Worlingworth, Suffolk. IP13 7HR01728 627952 (KOSSYMACCON@aol.com)

Show Secretary Mrs Trish Barr41 Woodside Ave, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Bucks. HP10 9LG01628 522801 (trish@barr.efhmail.com)

Year Book Editor Mrs Trish Goodyear61 Harvest Bank Road, West Wickham, Kent BR4 9DL020 8462 4769 (goodyear685@btinternet.com)

Bernfax Editors Mrs Trish Goodyear & Mrs Lindsey Worrow

Trophy Secretary Mrs Tina Jones44 Hollybush Road, Northgate, Crawley, W. Sussex. RH10 8EB01293 536648 (tinajones1961@hotmail.co.uk))

Committee Mr George Benning 01628 484894Mrs Cathy Connelly 01728 627952 (KOSSYMACCON@aol.com)Mrs Jane Keeves 01327 261573Mr Michael Kennett 01323 766262 (m.kennett@sky.com)Mrs Sharon Woodburn 01293 417921

Hon. Life MembersMrs A. Arch: Mr G. Benning: Mrs I. Soper: The late Mr P.V Worrow

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Contents

Issue 74 - February 2012

Page 1 Officers & Committee

Page 2 Contents / Editorial

Page 3 Post Bag

Page 4 Caption Corner

Page 5 Harvestbank

Page 6 /10 SBMDC Open Show

Page 11 Glanzberg

Page 12 /13 SBMDC Christmas Party

Page 14 Bernese Working Cart Group

Carting Weekend

Page 15/16 Carting at the Essex Food Fair

Page 17 Puppy Debut

Page 18 Tribute to Diana Cochrane

Page 19/20 SBMDC Christmas Party Report

Page 21/22 SBMDC Annual General Meeting

Page 23 New Members

Page 24 Forthcoming Events

Editorial

SECRETARY’S NEWS AND VIEWS

As far as I am concerned a very welcome goodbyeto 2011. In the words used by The Queen in herspeech about twenty years ago, when things hadnot gone at all well for her and her household, 2011for me was an Annus Horribilis (a horrible year). Asit had been our Silver Jubilee Year for the Club, Iwould have liked to have seen things go better thanthey did for a number of reasons. My own personaland family health problems also played a great partin the year being as it was. Hence my reason forbeing able to welcome in the New Year of 2012 inthe hope that things will be better, and I know that

Dear Members,

Hopefully, you have all enjoyed the Christmas andNew Year festivities and are looking forward to theyear ahead.

2012 is the year of the Olympics for London whichtakes place at the end of July and running into themiddle of August and with Crufts in March and ourchampionship show in June and the fun weekend inJuly there is much to look forward to.

Sadly, just before Christmas one of our leading ladiesin the Bernese world Diana Cochrane passed awayjust before her 89th birthday a tribute to Diana canbe found in the Bernfax and I am sure you will haveread the other tributes made to her by the otherBernese Clubs.

2012 also sees a few of our committee membershanging up their boots and a special thank you mustgo to Irene Soper our long serving Club Secretaryand to Trish Barr who for many years was Editor ofBernfax and also Show Secretary. We wish them ahappy and restful retirement!

We look forward to our members giving us feedbackand some new ideas as to what they would like us todo for the good of the club and particularly theBernese of the Year event which we hope to holdthis year.

We wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Yearand hope that not only our Olympians will be goingfor gold but we will be too.

Trish Goodyear and Lindsey Worrow.Editors

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Dear Irene,

Just a note to thank you and the committee for avery enjoyable time on Sunday at the ChristmasParty. It was great to see so many people and theirbernese.

The lunch, as always, was super but where was thelovely trifle? Bristle is sorry (I dont think she is really)for 'going for' three different Bernese! its a good jobshe is so tiny.

We hope you have a Happy Christmas.

Best Wishes

Joyce and Tony Comber.

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my family and many friends join me in thesesentiments.

Owing to lack of interest/support two events had tobe cancelled during the year much to mydisappointment. As well as Bernese Of The Year,which was referred to in the October Bernfax, theseminar planned to take place in November alsofailed to attract sufficient takers to make it a viableproposition. Maybe this can be blamed on the stateof the current financial climate and lack of fundsavailable to do the extras now - who knows.

Our last Open Show which was in October 2011 washeld at Lewknor Village Hall. It had been necessary to find another venue for thisshow as Leatherhead Leisure Centre had not beenavailable due to building works being carried out.Although this hall was a bit up country for some itproved to be very pleasant with a good outside areawhere we were able to hold the classes as theweather was good. However, it was quite evidentthat if we had been forced to hold the show insidethe hall would have proved to be too tight forcomfort. Entries were average for our judge, DaveWeller, and results and photos of the day can befound within.

As ever the Christmas Party was a very happyoccasion as usual to round off our year and to bringon Christmas for us all. Plenty of people, dogs, foodand fun which was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all ofyou who came and joined in, and many thanks tothose of the committee and others who helped putit all together with me.

Sadly we heard of the passing of Diana Cochrane on18th December 2011 and the SBMDC offer theircondolences to all the family. Her Duntiblae affixwill be familiar to a great many of you becauseDiana imported her first Bernese into the country in1973 and began a breeding programme from whichwe can all now benefit. Her book The BerneseMountain Dog was first published in 1981 and wasfor many years the only book available in English. Icertainly had it as my ‘Bernese bible’ in my early daysof owning Bernese. She was and will beremembered for her forthrightness, but neverthelessas a much revered lady.

It is good to be able to report that I have alreadyreceived from many of you your subscriptions for2012 for which I thank you, but if you are one ofthose not yet done it, then there is a reminder slipwith this magazine which I hope to receive backfrom you very soon.

The Annual General Meeting will be taking place onSunday 1st April 2012 at The Haven Centre, CrawleyDown. As well as myself standing down at thatmeeting, you will see on the Agenda details hereinthat there will be a number of changes of Officersand Committee for the forthcoming SBMDC year. I

would like to thank all those who have been willingto be nominated to stand for election and wish themall the very best in their new posts. As for those whohave decided to stand down this year, I would like torecord my thanks to each of them for giving me somuch help and support over many years namely,Treasurer James Connelly, and committee membersTrish Barr and Cathy Connelly. Not forgetting, ofcourse, those remaining on the committee, mythanks to you as well, and may you and the new‘team’ be able to take the club forward into a newera with vigour and success.

Best wishes for a happy and successful 2012 to all.

Irene Soper

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Please send in your ideas as a caption for these photos. There will be a prize

for the best caption! Please send your answers on a post card to:

Trish Goodyear, 61 HarvestBank Rd, West Wickham, Kent. BR4 9DL

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HARVESTBANKIR & GB Ch. Harvestbank Achernar JWShCM (Dexter)

Hips 3:3 Elbows 0:0

Winner of 5 BP includingBPIS 4 CCs 7 RCCs 7 Green

Stars and 2 CACIBS8 Working Groups and 3 RBIS

at Open Level and 3Champion Stakes.

Dexter has sired some lovelypuppies and his daughterHarvestbank Chantilly LaceJW who has won 3 BPIS andBIS is just one of them!

Owned bred and loved by Trish GoodyearTel: 07766 880162

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Southern Bernese Mountain DogClub Open Show

Sunday 9th October 2011

I have had the honour of judging in various parts of the world; in a majestic hall in Moscow to the magnificentscenery of Norway. As it was a warm, sunny day judging took place outside and to add to the pleasure ofjudging this lovely breed we had the beautiful sight of Red Kites hovering over us all day. My thanks to thecommittee for a very enjoyable day with some really nice BMDs with all bar one new to me. A very pleasingentry.

L-R Best Dog Ms Miles CH Jaybiem Innu Endo JW ShCM, Judge Dave Weller, Resv Best Dog Mr & Mrs Rumble's Glamrock Ballroom Blitz By Glenbrienz ShCM &

Best Puppy Dog Mr & Mrs Hellingsworth's Carabaz Ice Nine.

L-R Best Bitch Mrs Stannard's Bernbienamie Bright Gem, Judge Dave Weller,Reserve Best Bitch Mrs Slade's Jaybiem Voudoo At Potterspride &

Best Puppy Bitch Mrs Spooner's Barinkar Jitterbug Boogie.

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Dogs

Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry)

1. Pickford's Tickbern Pawfect. Difficult to assessthis dog as both he and handler need ringcraft butwhen he did stand still has a pleasing head pattern,dark almond eye, flattish skull and defined stop.Nice front, well off for bone, neat feet. Good rearangles. Because of his exuberant nature movementwas erratic. Needs time to grow up and settle to thetask.

Puppy Dog (3 entries,1 absentee)

1. Hellingsworth's Carabaz Ice Nine. 11 monthsold. Good strength of head, flat skull, well definedstop, dark eye. Good neck and shoulder, deep chest.Level and firm topline, nice rear angles. Moved wellalthough tail carriage was a little high.

2. Connelly's Carabaz New Blues. Litter brother to1st. Much the same remarks although a little longerin body and not the bend of stifle.

Junior Dog (2, 1)

1. Granger's Jaybiem Itri For Shadybower. Lovedthe outline of this dog. Expertly handled. Has alovely head, flat skull, good stop, dark expressivealmond eye. Well filled foreface and not tooprominent cheeks. Strong neck of good length.Chest is deep and broad, correct front angles. Leveltopline, needs to drop into himself to improve rearangles, this will come with maturity. Movement wastrue and steady with good strides covering theground well. Must have a bright future. One towatch.

Special Yearling Dog (5, 2)

1. Granger's Jaybiem Itri For Shadybower.

2. Hewitson's Sanmarwell Brown Sugar. I note that1st and 2nd were sired by my Best in Show winner.Another that was too happy for his own good.Needs firmer handling to get the best from him.Very typy Bernese with a good head pattern andintelligent expression. Nice neck, good frontassembly and moved OK.

3. Deradour's Collansues Snowstorm.

Maiden Dog (0)

Novice Dog (4, 2)

1. Jones' Bernbienaime Bright Knight. Anotherthat needs firm handling. Typy Bernese, nice headand eye. Good front, depth of chest, good bone,tight feet. Firm topline and good rear quarters.Moved well when settled.

2. Deradour's Collansues Snowstorm. Another goodtype. Nice head pattern, dark eye. Needs to tightenin rear movement.

Graduate Dog (4, 1)

1. Granger's Jaybiem Itri For Shadybower.

2. Hardwick's Sanmarwell Harvey Moon OfBrookbern. Close decision to 1st. Pleasing head,dark eye, defined stop. Good neck and shoulder anddepth and width of chest. Firm topline. Ample bendof stifle, moved well.

3. Deradour's Collansues Snowstorm.

Post Graduate Dog (2)

1. Godfrey's Bernsteph Jimmy Choo. 4 years old.Good rich tan markings, compact dog. Goodstrength of head, dark expressive eye, defined stop.Good neck and shoulder and depth of chest. Firmtopline and ample bend of stifle. Upright hocks,neat feet. Would insist on pacing but felt worthy ofwinning because of his breed type.

2. Toms' Emberfay My Boy. Nice type. Wouldprefer a darker eye and shorter in back. Moved well.

Limit Dog (7, 1 withdrawn)

1. Rumble's Glamrock Ballroom Blitz By GlenbrienzShCM. Lovely Bernese. Pushed hard for Best inShow. Has a masculine head without being coarse.Dark expressive almond eye, defined stop correctlyplaced, nice moulding to foreface. Good bite.Strong neck in well-laid shoulders and good frontquarters. Straight front, neat feet with plenty ofbone. Firm level topline, length made up of chest.Good turn of stifle, upright hocks. Moved very wellwith powerful drive from rear. Reserve Best Dog andReserve Best in Show. He is also a prolific sire as five

Junior, Special Yearling & Graduate Dog Winner - Mr & Mrs Granger's Jaybiem Itri For Shadybower.

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of my class winners including my Best Bitch and BestPuppy were sired by him.

2. Slade's Jaybiem Arri Verderci From PottersprideJW. Another good type. Pleasing head pattern, darkeye. Well made front and rear quarters. Moved verywell.

3. Gorbould's Varus Des Roches Du Metty TAF.

Open Dog (4, 2)

1. Miles' Ch Jaybiem Innu Endo JW ShCM. Verypleasing shape and size. Fills the eye on his overallbalance and profile outline. Good head, flat skull,dark expressive almond eye, defined stop, well filledmuzzle. Strong jaw, good bite and pigmentation.Correct ears and carriage, strong neck into well-laidshoulders. Broad chest with good depth and length.Straight front, flexible pasterns, compact neat feet,well boned. Firm level topline held on the move.Well angulated rear quarters. strong hocks, well letdown and upright. Covered the ground with an easyaction with power from the rear and one of the fewwith good tail carriage on the move. A pleasure tohave judged him. Best Dog and Best in Show.

2. Avery's Kyleburn Night Quintillion. Head handleswell, dark eye. Slightly longer in back than 1st anda little close in front but of good type.

Veteran Dog (2, 1)

1. Bird's Bernsteph Louis Vuitton ShCM. 8 year oldof good type. Strong head with flat skull. Darkalmond eye, good stop, correct bite. Lovely neckand shoulder, straight front. Nice firm topline andgood rear quarters. Moved very well.

Veteran Bitch (6, 2)

1st and 2nd are two very nice girls, both of equalmerits, just preferred movement of 1st.

1. Sutton's Ch Bernarks Precious Ruby withBernsteph. 11 year old still enjoying her day out.Lovely head pattern, flat skull, dark eye. Good neckand shoulder. Straight front, plenty of chest andlength. Firm topline. Nice angulation to rearquarters. Moved really well. Lovely drive from rear.Best Veteran.

2. Trevett's Ch Vellbern Japanese Queen JW ShCM.Another quality Bernese. Much the same remarks as1st. A little shorter in neck and not the power frombehind as 1st.

3. Gorbould's Duntiblae Di Another Day.

Bitches

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)

1. Spooner's Barinkar Jitterbug Boogie. Only just 6months, very feminine puppy. Lovely sweetexpression. Nice head pattern although skull needsto flatten. Well off for neck. Good front and rearquarters. Compact body lines. A little bum-high atthe moment but she moved very well for a baby.Attentive to her owner. Lovely puppy, should have abright future. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy inShow.

Puppy Bitch (4, 3)

1. Bailey & Williams' Carabaz Rubinas Sky AtTimarabai. 9 months old. Feminine with strengthof head. Dark expressive eye, lovely neck. Goodshoulder and upper arm. Firm topline, needs todrop into herself as growth is uneven at this age. Iam sure will develop into a very nice bitch.

Open Dog Winner- Ms Miles’ CH Jaybiem Innu Endo JWShCM.

Veteran Bitch Winner- Mrs Sutton's CH Bernarks Precious Ruby With Bernsteph.

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Junior Bitch (3)

My notes show almost identical on the first two andreading up later discovered they are both sired bymy Best in Show.

1. Slade's Jaybiem Voodou At Potterspride. Verytypy Bernese. Lovely head and eye, good bite.Super neck and front construction. Nice depth andwidth of chest. Firm level topline, rounded rump,strong hindquarters. Nice turn of stifle, uprighthocks, neat feet, well off for bone. In good coatalthough alittle curly but will come together withmaturity. Good length to height ratio. As her frontconstruction suggests she had super reach in frontwith ample drive from rear. Reserve Best Bitch.

2. Miles' Jaybiem Ikea. Same remarks apply as 1st.Very typy Bernese. Good head and eye. Well made,moved very well.

3. Trevett's Vellbern You Japanese Gem.

Special Yearling Bitch (3)

1. Stannard's Bernbienamie Bright Gem. Just outof Junior, fell in love with this youngster and stillimmature for this breed. Her head pattern justoozes quality, could not fault her, very feminine butwith strength. Lovely strong neck into well madefront. Flexible pasterns, neat compact feet. Leveltopline which she held superbly on the move.Rounded rump and well made rear quarters, shortupright hocks. Good length of tail and carriage.Her outline was superb with correct length to heightratio. Held everything together on the move,covered the ground with easy action. Best Bitch,when fully mature should trouble the best.

2. Trevett's Vellbern You Japanese Gem. Heavier

type and for me a little too masculine but movedwell.

3. Flippance's Bernbienamie Bright Button.

Maiden Bitch (2)

1. Gorbould's Glanzberg Jane Fondue. Different intype to most and I note her sire is imported. Smaller,more compact. Nice head, dark eye, good neck andshoulder. Nice depth of chest, firm level topline.Adequate rear angles. Moved well.

2. Miles' Jaybiem Ikea.

Novice Bitch (2, 1)

1. Gorbould's Glanzberg Jane Fondue.

Graduate Bitch (2)

1. Stannard's Bernbienamie First Love. Anotherwith a feminine head, dark expressive eye, flat skulland good stop. Nice length of neck. Well madefront, depth of chest, good length of back made upby plenty of chest and short loins. Back is level andfirm, good rear quarters. Nice tail carriage. Movedvery well.

2. Harrington's Ardenbridge Porsche. Stronger inhead than 1st but handles well. Nice type in goodcondition and moved well.

Post Graduate Bitch (1)

1. King & Bramble's Shirdees Shirley Valentine.Head handles well. Flat skull, defined stop, dark eye.Good front and rear quarters. Moved well, a littlesoft in topline.

Junior Bitch Winner- Mrs Slade's Jaybiem Voudoo AtPotterspride.

Graduate Bitch Winner- Mrs Stannard's BerbienamieFirst Love.

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Limit Bitch (8 ,2)

1. Granger's Monalou Peggy Sue At ShadybowerJW. Quality bitch from this kennel, in contention fortop honours today. Very feminine head pattern,dark expressive eye, defined stop, flat skull. Goodreach of neck, well angulated front, straight front,neat compact feet. Level firm topline and good rearquarters. Correct for size and shape. Another goodmover and well handled.

2. Harrington's Ardenbridge Zetora. Slightlystronger in head and body than 1st but of good type.Flat skull, dark eye. Well made front and rear andmoved well.

3. Biggins' Tangyatches Uptown Girl FromGreybern.

Open Bitch (3)

1. Blythe's Tangyachates Water Lily AvecBernbienaime. Close decision between 1st and 2nd.Just felt 1st was better in front. A happy girlshowing lovely temperament. Good head,expressive eye, nice neck and shoulder. Good depthof chest, level topline. Ample angulation to stifle,upright hocks, moved well.

2. Sutton's Ch Bernsteph J'Adore Dior JW ShCM. 4½ year old, very nice type. Dark almond eye. Goodneck and shoulder, level firm topline, good rearquarters. Moved well at rear.3rd Hellingsworth's Shirdees Fanatasy At Carabaz .

Breeders Bitch (1)

1. Trevett's Ch Vellbern Japanese Queen JW ShCM.

Brace (2)

1. Stannard2. Biggins

Judge - Dave Weller (Evad)

Post Graduate Bitch Winner- Mrs King & Mrs Bramble'sShirdees Shirley Valentine. (Handled by Ms Bird)

Members feedback required for

BERNESE OF THE YEAROur Contest of Champions has not been forgotten but we would like to re-establish the

event but with your input. We would like to know your thoughts on the points below:

1) Do you still want to have such a high profile event

2) Would you like a change of venue or are you quite happy with the Bulls Head at Chislehurst,

Kent. We would welcome any change of venue if you have any suggestions.

3) Do you want to have a sit down meal or would you prefer something different and if so what do

you suggest.

4) Are you happy with the format and categories of the classes.

5) If you have any constructive ideas on how we can move forward with BOTY then please let us

know.

6) If we re- invent BOTY do we change the name. Do you have any suggestions.

All feedback will be greatly appreciated and can be emailed to goodyear685@btinternet.com

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GLANZBERGBEST IN SHOW SBMDC Champ show 2011

Fairynight v’ Beertjes Hof of Glanzberg

Owned by Sonja and Reg Gorbould Todd

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Carting at Essex Food Fair

The Bernese Working Cart Group once againattended the Essex Food Fair 8th / 9th October.

Over 120 food stalls were set up around the venue atCressing Temple Barns and although it was quitecold on the Saturday there was a good attendanceon both days.

We were joined by Bruce Hellingsworth with threeof his dogs and Elaine Spalding with Cinders andalso a very smart looking Swiss gentleman fromGruyere Cheese. Maurice Johnson kindly gave us ournew recruit along with some cheese and fonduerecipes which we thought being a food fair was theideal event.

Tom and I took all four of our dogs including ournew addition Wallace who seemed to take it all inhis stride to the point of embarrassing his owner inthe demonstrations but to everyone’s applause! Youknow how you say to people you need to getcontrol of them from when they are youngsters andnot the other way around, well Wallace certainlyproved he was well in control!

We started the demonstration with our usualdisciplines and Elaine and Bruce showing us how youcan do a reverse race and still keep a straight line.Then we enrolled Dixie (Australian Shepherd) to doa retrieve in her cart but she proceeded to look forthe Hog Roast rather than do a retrieve, toeveryone’s laughter. Just while we were distractedfor a moment, the audience were laughing againand unbeknown to us, at Wallace, who in hiswisdom thought he wanted to be part of the fun.So he managed to get out the pen and camerunning over to me. I quickly took him to the van

and you know how you tell everyone how stubbornthese dogs can be, would he go in the van, NO! afterwhat seemed a long time I could hear everyonelaughing in the background and I am sure theythought it was part of the display, but after a littlehelp then from Tom we managed to secure him inthe van, how embarrassing but not for the public.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable day and it was verybusy and on the Sunday it was even busier. Tom andI did the display on our own on the Sunday as Bruceand Elaine had prior engagements but we had areally good attendance as usual but the dogs onceagain did us proud apart from Flora this time round!She decided, as she has a mind of her own, that shewould tantalise the audience into believing that she

could get into the van with her cart and proceededto go up the ramp. When the audience startedlaughing and pointing Tom and I both knew shewould stop…. And just when we thought, no she’sgoing to do it, she cheekily turned round, looked atus and stopped. ( These Bernese also test you to thelimits sometime). We always say the best displays wedo are when they go wrong, the public don’t knowit as they think its rehearsed, little do they know!

We were inundated with the usual questions fromvisitors throughout the weekend. We had a visitfrom one lady who had Bernese but no longer and

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it has taken her two years to approach anotherBernese. She burst into tears when she saw our dogsand I quickly consoled her and invited her to comeand see them. I know people grieve in different wayswhen we lose our Bernese but you shouldn’t shutyourself away from them. Once I started talking toher about our dogs she seemed to come round andshe started to let herself open up. I gave her one ofour cards and told her she could come and see themanytime if she needed that Bernese fix.

Once again Richard told us how well the dogs haddone and he had some lovely feedback from thepublic about the dogs. We also had a donation fromRichard which helps towards the funding of thegroups events and training weekends.

Go and visit our website for all our latest newswww.berneseworkingcartgroup.homestead.com.

Date for everyone’s diary, our BIG EVENT, First DraftCarting weekend at Roade, Northamptonshire, 28th/ 29th April. Further details can be seen on thecarting flyer on p.14.

Tom & Wendy Murray

Mrs Victoria Cross of Reading

Caption Corner for No 1 'and before we go to bed this is how we pray'

Caption corner No 2 Please give generously I'm collecting for Bernese Rescue!'

WINNER

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HarvestbankHolly and Dexters' second litter born on 4th

September 2011

AidenHalesbern Making Waves

Owned by Lee and Julie Palmer

MaggieBarinkar Mystical Magic

Owned and loved byKevin and Liz Spooner

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It is with great sadness that the Bernese World has lost another great stalwart of the breed. We all owea great deal to Diana as if she had not had the foresight to import this beautiful breed many if not allof us would not have the dogs we have today.

Diana imported her first Bernese Nalle and Eva in 1973 and using her kennel name Duntiblae famous forher Rough Collies began breeding the Bernese Mountain Dog. Diana and her late husband Grahamwere founder members of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of England in 1971 for whom Diana becameSecretary after the clubs first AGM in November 1972.

I believe Diana owned and bred 9 champions and won Best of Breed at Crufts twice with Ch DuntiblaeDark Protector.

Diana wrote a book on the Bernese Mountain Dog in 1981 after great research etc and the book was sosuccessful it was sold out and in 1987 was updated and reprinted.

The Southern Club would like to thank Diana for all her hard work and research and advice she gave toall who knew her she will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.

19th December 1922 - 18th December 2011

Tribute to Diana Cochrane(Duntiblae)

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Another Christmas has been and gone in a whirlwind! We started to arrive at Bradfield Village Hall from 8.30amand got started to prepare all the lovely food with Irene Soper our "Head Chef" running the kitchen for thelast time, with Sharon, Tina & myself in support. We left James, George & Michael to set up the chairs,decorations and the stall well away from the kitchen! For some reason they wouldn't let me taste the mulledwine as it was warming up, I cannot think why!

Thank you goes to Margaret Eaves who turns up every year to help us out and to ex -committee member JackieAvery who came along to lend a hand (whether she wanted to or not!!). Our Judge Yvonne Clough had a verygood entry of Puppies, Veterans & Fancy Dress. I hope you enjoyed your day Yvonne & thank you!

After everyone had had their fill of our lovely Christmas fare & mulled wine, which everyone enjoyed, ourgames took place. What a sausage race, we had such fun! Father Christmas made his entry with his trustyBerndeer with lots of goodies for the Berns & their owners. Thanks Father Christmas! (you know who you are!)

I think everyone enjoyed themselves, I know the committee did, the whole day just goes so quickly! Thank youto all who contributed items for our grand raffle and for everyone who made it a great party! Happy New Yearto you and your Bernese and we hope to see you all at our next Christmas Party!

Cathy Connelly

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CHRISTMAS PARTY 2011 CLASSRESULTS

Thank you for asking me to Judge a lovely day at theChristmas Party. It was a pleasure to judge such a funday, and seeing everyone enjoying the spirit ofChristmas.

There were lots of Bernese entered into the variousclasses with everyone enjoying the day.

Nice to see a large class of veterans.

Well done to the Fancy Dress Class to all the peoplewho made the effort.

Thank you for a fantastic spread of food

Well done to all involved.

Judge Yvonne Clough

FLUFFY PUPPYS UP TO 4 MONTHS

Ash - ThortonSolo - Gorbould

Southern Bernese Mountain DogClub Christmas Party

Sunday 11th December 2011

TEENAGERS 8 -12 MONTHS

1st Tolly - Hellingsworth2nd Luna - Andrew3rd Bramley - Wilks4th Bear - Hellingsworth5th Miig - Gorbould

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VETERANS OVER 7 & UNDER 9YEARS

1st Willow - Biggins2nd Baily - Comber3rd Gemini - Pearce4th Harvey - Chaston5th Milo - Thorton6th Mia - Brady

VETERANS OVER 9 YEARS

1st Lexie - Westlake 9 ½ years2nd Remy - Hellingsworth 9 ½ years3rd Ricky - Harkins 11 years4th Daisy - Burgess 13 ½ years5th Zeke - Bates 10 ½ years6th Charlie - Heyburn 9 3/4 years7th Bristle - Comber 12 years

PRETTIEST BITCH OVER 12 MONTHS1st Willow - Brady2nd Ruby- Hellingsworth3rd Sasha - Biggins4th Luna - Andrew5th Defa - Woodward6th Sofie - Davis

HANDSOMEST DOG OVER 12MONTHS

1st Bruce - Biggins2nd Ted - Thompson3rd Diesel - Pearce4th Gandalf - Probert5th Yogie - Wilks6th Bramley - Wilks

FANCY DRESS

1st Willow & Luna Fancy Christmas Tree- Biggins

2nd Kuna & Rosa Sledge & Raindeer - Cross 2nd Bruce Santa - Biggins (two tied for 2nd)3rd Amber Panto Horse - Davis3rd Sophie Queen Of Tarts - Davis(two tied for

3rd)4th Rick Ozzie & Molly Father Christmas &

Elves - Hawkin5th Sasha Advent Calender - Biggins

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Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club Annual General Meeting

Sunday 1st April 2012 at The Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West

Sussex RH10 4LJ

Commencing at 10.30 am

AGENDA

1 WELCOME

2 TRIBUTES

3 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

4 MINUTES OF AGM 2011

5 MATTERS ARISING

6 SECRETARY’S REPORT

7 TREASURER’S REPORT AND PRESENTATION OF ACCOUNTS

8 ELECTION OF AUDITORS

9 ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE

The Secretary Mrs Irene Soper stands down and does not seek re-election

The Treasurer Mr James Connelly stands down and does not seek re-election

The Committee As per Rules, three Committee members shall stand down each year and may

offer themselves for re-election without nomination

Mrs P A Barr Stands down and does not seek re-election

Mrs C Connelly Stands down and does not seek re-election

Mr M Kennett Stands down and offers himself for re-election

Nomination for Secretary:Mrs P L Goodyear

Proposed by Mr M Kennett and seconded by Mr G Benning

Nomination for Treasurer:

Mr M Kennett

Proposed by Mrs C Connelly and seconded by Mr J ConnellyNominations for Committee:

Mrs T BlytheProposed by Mrs P Goodyear and seconded by Mrs I SoperMrs S KennettProposed by Mrs P Goodyear and seconded by Mrs S WoodburnMr P Rumble Proposed by Mrs P Goodyear and seconded by Mrs S SoperMrs F StannardProposed by Mrs P Goodyear and seconded by Mrs L Worrow

There are currently three vacancies for the committee

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10 HONORARIA i Treasurer

ii Secretary

11 ALTERATIONS TO CONSTITUTION AND RULES

i Rule 5

To discuss and resolve subscription fees for 2013

ii Code of Ethics

Recommendation from The Kennel Club to include the following in our Code of Ethics to encourage further

take up of the Assured Breeder Scheme (formerly the Accredited Breeder Scheme).

‘Members will, when breeding dogs, adopt as a minimum standard the principles, requirements and

recommendations as embodied in the Kennel Club’s Assured Breeder Scheme. It is strongly recommended

that members who breed should apply to join the Scheme.’

In addition the committee propose that the following wording also be added:

‘Since its inception the Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club have enforced a mandatory Code Of Ethics that

our members and breeders have agreed to abide by.’

12 PROPOSED LIFE MEMBERS

The Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club Committee propose that Life Memberships be bestowed on

Mrs P A Barr and Mrs L Worrow in recognition of their dedicated work and service to the club for many

years.

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Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club

New Members

A warm welcome is extended to the following people who have joined or rejoined the club and whose nameshave been ratified by the committee

Membership Subcriptions for 2012:SINGLE £12.00JOINT £14.00OVERSEAS (Single & Joint) £16.00Membership Secretary: Mrs Irene Soper, Scrapers, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex. BN8 6HQTel: 01825 872251

Cheques should be enclosed and made payable to Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club

Mrs C Ball28 Meadow WayDidcot, OxonOX11 0AY

Miss J CheungWhippendale, North Cudham LaneCudham, Kent TN14 7RD

Mr P and Mrs R Meakin28 Papermakers, OvertonBasingstoke, Hants RG23 3NS

Mr J Rickman32 Raccoon WayHounslow, Middx TW4 7PJ

Mr A Trotman and Miss A Milbourne46 Canney CloseChiseldon, Wilts SN4 0PF

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Southern Bernese Mountain Dog Club

Forthcoming Events

12th February 2012 OPEN SHOWThe Mole Barn, Leatherhead Leisure CentreGuildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 9BLJudge: Ms Valerie Hughes

18th March 2012 BERNESE BREED COUNCIL AGM and COMMITTEEEast Hall, Kennel Club Building Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventyry CV 8 2LZ

1st April 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Haven Centre, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4LJ

10th June 2012 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWThe Mole Barn (as above)Judge: Mrs D Fry (Manadori))

7th October 2012 OPEN SHOWThe Mole Barn (as above) Judge: Liz Dunhill (Fantasa Team Vormund)

9th December 2012 CHRISTMAS PARTYBradfield Village Hall, Bradfield South End, Nr Reading

10th February 2013 OPEN SHOWThe Mole Barn (as above)Judge: Rodney Oldham (Towmena)

9th June 2013 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWThe Mole Barn (as above)Judge: Sue Hewart-Chambers (Sunhaze)

13th October 2013 OPEN SHOWThe Mole Barn (as above)Judge: Lynn Fitch (Windlenell)

8th June 2014 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWThe Market Hall, Lockmeadow Market Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LWJudge: TBA

PLEASE BOOK THE DATES IN YOUR DIARY NOW!

Further information will be published in Bernfax Magazinesor contact Irene Soper (01825 872251)