The Cocker Spaniel Championship was held on 2 & 3 January at Ayot Shoot. Generously hosted by Mr & Mrs Nall-Cain and Mr Clive Colclough, and kindly sponsored by Skinner’s, Sporting Saint – Gundog Training Equipment and BASC – The British Association for Shooting and Conservation
The bracken filled native woodland held plentiful game for the two days which provided the working cockers ample opportunity to show their hunting and retrieving skills. Some excellent dog work was witnessed and the judges, Aled Jones, Stuart Morgan, Eddie Scott and Steve Winspear did a brilliant job of identifying the talents of the dogs and handlers.
Thank you to all the Working Party, guns, helpers, volunteers and spectators for making the Championship such a special event.
Commendations to those who qualified for the competition and huge congratulations to those competitors in the awards, in particular Championship winner Mr James Elliott. 
1st – Mr J R Elliott’s FTCh Kiltonbeck Nahar of Tomlinswood
2nd – Mr G Lockyer’s FTCh Endashaw Desire
3rd – Mr G Marson’s FTCh Delphaven Gina of Smallbrooks
4th (and Gun’s Choice) – Mr P Lewis’ FTCh Uplands Bluebell of Badgerford, handled by Mr W Clulee
Diploma of Merit to:
Mr C Linney’s Penwills Charlie of Winhocklin
Mr J Atkinsons’ Croimhor Kathleen
Mr D Kelly’s Clentohill Jessie Jay
Mr L Cooper’s FTCh Breckmarsh Jana
Miss S Hunton’s Spirocon Cassandra of Novaton
Mr F A Briley’s FTCh Popsheath Art at Canalgame, handled by Mr I Openshaw
Mr J Newhouse’s FTCh Donnachaidh Losgaintir, handled by Mr W Clulee
Mr J Walton’s FTCh Pixiefen Adelaide
Mr N Partiss’ FTCh Tiptopjack Firebug, handled by Mr I Openshaw
Mr M R Warren’s FTCh Taffswell Roberta