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A fantastic sum of £900 was raised yesterday at Caret Rigg for Cancer Research in memory of Elliot Borthwick, Douglas Elliot, Tucker Richardson.
It’s very hard to know where to start thanking people for their generosity, but here goes – Prize Money sponsors, Chris Reid Border Forestry, Carol & George.
The Elliot family for use of their beautiful land – I know I’m slightly biased, but its Gods country up there!
Andrew, Sarah and Hamish giving up their time to lay the trails, not an easy job on those slopes!
Lee for judging & scouting. Gladys for doing the gate. Podge, Susan,  Paul, Emmie, Oliver & Georgia for their hard work.
Border Supporters for the rosettes.
The many, many people who gave kind donations on the day.
Everyone for coming to support us.

A heartfelt thanks from Marti & Mary

All Area December meeting will take place on Sunday the 1st December at 1.30pm at the Cons Club Keswick. All those currently on an Area committee are invited to attend.

Can I also remind everyone that the Area Annual General Meetings will be starting to take place in November dates will be confirmed soon. Anyone wishing to propose any notices of motion for consideration at their local Area Annual General meeting will need to get these to me in writing/via email at least three clear days before the meeting. They need to be duly proposed and seconded by members eligible under clause 22.

To make things easier anyone proposing a change to an existing rule should quote the existing rule first and then quote the proposed wording for the amended rule.

If anyone wants any advice about this please get in touch.

Thanks Fiona

Just to confirm that the missing hound has now been found safe and well. many thanks to all those who helped to find the little dog. Much appreciated by all.

Thanks Fiona

We have a missing hound from the trails at Teviothead Show on Saturday 21st September any sittings please contact Sarah or Tom Bell 07800723725 or 07971779257. The dog answers to the name of Ben and he is a bit nervous. Thanks

There will be no fixture meeting on the 23rd September it has been cancelled. All fixture details still need to be with me by close of play on the 26th. Many Thanks Fiona

There will be a fixture committee meeting on the 23rd September Brewers fayre at 7.00pm. Also just a reminder that all fixtures for October will need to be finalised and with the secretary by close of play on the 26th September. After this point there will be no changes to the fixture list.

Thanks Fiona

Anyone travelling from Whitehaven way to the Buttermere trails tonight need to set off earlier as the road is closed between Loweswater to the Buttermere turn off. There is a diversion which takes you through Thackthwaite along the back roads to Lorton and then you travel back on yourself. Alternatively you can travel to Cockermouth and then come back in through Lorton to the turn off. Which ever route you take you will need to give yourselves extra time.

Please note earlier slipping times for Fellside now Hounds – 5.00pm instead of 5.30pm, Pups – 6.30pm and Open Restricted 7.00pm. There will be no catering.

Thanks Paul

The Area committee would like to thank all those who helped, supported and sponsored the Dickie Smithson Memorial trails today at Sandale. A grand total of £440.07 was raised and will go to Dickie’s family to be distributed to their chosen charities. Once again thanks to all those who supported the trails.

Thanks Colin

Any one who has any empty glass bottles that have been used for aniseed can they please return them as i will have none left after this week.

Also for those that it is relevant please don’t forget to return the trophies for the October Trails.

Many Thanks Fiona

There will be no catering tomorrow at Sandale please bring a picnic.

Thanks Colin

Can those who won trophies at the HTA October Trails please return then as soon as possible

Hounds – Winterfell

Maiden’s – Shine On

Pups – Silver Dream

Puppy Maiden’s – Hey Mac

Open Restricted – Maggie Moon

Thanks Fiona

The Dickie Smithson Memorial Trail on the 8th of September at Sandale will be £60 per trail kindly sponsored by The International Hound Trail Committee and The Aspatria & Wigton Area. (all proceeds to go to charity chosen by the family)

Many Thanks – Colin and Andy

The Farmer at Shap will be leading silage on Saturday. He has asked that everyone please park on the one side of the road so as to keep well out of the way of the tractors. Please park on the left hand side of the road and as far off the road edge as possible. Please respect this parking request for safety reasons. Thank you Amy