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It is with sadness that I report that Bobby Cameron has died, Bobby had hounds in the late 1970’s such as Palm Beech and Palm Springs. Our condolences go to Bobby’s family and friends. It is also with great sadness that I report that Rhona Watson has past away, her husband Jackie passed away a few weeks ago. Again our condolences got to their family and friends.

Thanks Christine

There will be a fixture meeting on Tuesday 1st August 7.00pm at Brewers Fayre, Cockermouth, all promoters of trails in September/October should attend

Thanks Andy

1. Just a reminder that i have reduced price tickets for Grasmere Sports £8 adults £3 children, i will be at the trails on the 5th August, 7th August and the 12th August as well as the 20th August. I only have a limited number so it will be first come first served.
2. Can those who have not already returned trophies for the Premier Trails please do so as soon as possible please. Hounds – Kirkhead Rebel, Maiden – Kinniside Dan, Pups – Huntsman’s Rebel, Puppy Maiden – Eden Redarna Open Restricted – Huntsman’s Nimrod, Veteran – General James.
3. If anyone has any really old Photos or memorabilia related to hound trailing the Junior Club are looking to get involved with a project at the Beacon Unit at Whitehaven that will show case traditional Cumbrian Sports. The photos will be well looked after and returned so if anyone has anything can you either give it to Joanna or myself.
4. Finally just a reminder that if anyone has a dog out at the end of the trail, according to the rule book they must inform the secretary, it is the owners responsibility not the promoter although many of the promoters do notify me. I appreciate that it is the last thing on your mind when you have a hound missing but a quick phone call or text would be sufficient. Just a gentle reminder.
5. Thank you – Fiona

American visitors for Cumbrian hound trail

Anyone wanting to attend Tommy Newall’s funeral it is on Tuesday the 8th August at 12noon at the Crematorium at Disington.

Thanks Christine

Regrettably SHAP TRAILS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED due to high water levels which would be unsafe for the hounds to cross.

Thanks Amy

Please be aware that a number of Committee’s have arranged various points competitions for cash and trophies/shields over the series of trails being promoted – Grasmere Trails, Wythop Trails, Rusland Trails. Please view the Block Adverts for the details. Thank you to everyone for arranging these additional competitions. Dont forget anyone who would like to attend the Grasmere Sports can get reduced tickets at £8 per adult and £3 per child from myself.

Thanks Fiona

If the trails go a head tomorrow there will be no catering so you will need a picnic with you.

Many Thanks Amy

Due to the predicted heavy rain tomorrow and through Saturday night, the Shap fixture on the Sunday may be at risk of being cancelled due to the beck being too high for the dogs to cross safely. A decision will be made Sunday morning so please check before setting off.

Many Thanks Amy

GRASMERE SPORTS – Sunday 27th August – the HTA have been working closely with the organizers of Grasmere Sports to try and improve the viability of the Hound trails on the day and to avoid a repeat of last year. So this year we have managed to get an additional trail at Grasmere a head of the actual Sports day trail so that hounds can become more familiar with the trail. The Sports Committee along with South Lakes Committee and with sponsorship from Criffle Vue, Private Hire have agreed to put up additional prize money in the form of Cash For Points with £200 available for the first top three hounds over the two events with double points on offer for the trails on Sports Day (£125, £50, £25). Along side the additional prize money the Sports Committee have worked closely with us and have listened and have agreed to support the trails by asking for quite when the hounds come on to the sports field. Andy Horn has agreed to provide a running commentary on the hounds as they slip and finish. The Sports Committee have also agreed to a Puppy Show which will take place in the main arena with prize money and rosettes. Anyone wanting to attend can access tickets at a reduce price from myself £8 per adult and £3 per child. If you turn up on the day then you will have to pay full price (on the day £15 per adult, £5 per child, Online tickets are also available £12 per adult, £5 per child, Family Ticket (2+2) £28 on line only. Hopefully it will be a good day and there will be a good turn out of hounds to show case the sport.

Thanks Fiona

Langholm Common Riding Friday 28th July

Senior Trail – Open to HTA registered hounds

Senior Start Time – 6.30am

1st £300, Trophy, Rosette and Dog Sheet

2nd £100 & Rosette

3rd £50 &Rosette

4th £25 & Rosette

5th £15 & Rosette

6th £10 & Rosette

Please note there will now be NO SPECIAL PRIZE FOR MAIDEN HOUNDS

Thanks Anna

Its with great sadness that i write to notify you of the passing of Tommy Newall, former Chair of the Whiteahven Area, member of the Executive Committee and Life Member of the Association. Tommy past away suddenly yesterday. Tommy was involved in hound trailing most of his life fitting the trails around his work for the Council. in the early days he was involved in running hounds with him having part shares in a hound called Wonder which apparently won Grasmere Sports. In later years he became involved in the Whitehaven Area before taking over as Chairman. Tommy was a stickler for the rules and he never minced his words when dealing with people who he thought had broken them. He was an active member of the Executive Committee and was awarded a Life membership for his service over the years. A lovely man who will be sadly missed by all who new him. There will be a minutes silence before the senior hounds are slipped at Cold fell tonight. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

Christine.

Carlisle and Penrith Area would like to thank Joe and Vanessa Simpson for kindly sponsoring the Trails at Helton today. It was very much appreciated. Also there was an unclaimed raffle ticker number 711-715 salmon colored

Thanks Amy.

Can those who won Trophies at Rusland Show and Lowick Show please return the Trophies if you haven’t already done so to Barry or a member of the South lakes committee please. Rusland Show winners were – Hounds – Mitredale Duchess, Pups – Ned’s Gain, Open Maidens Howgill Meg, Open Restricted – Mitredale Honesty, Veterans – Mitredale Shadow.

Lowick Show winners were – Hounds – Mitredale Duchess, Pups were void, Open Maiden – Amber Bay, Open Restricted Mitredale Favour and veterans – Mitredale Shadow.

Many Thanks – South Lakes Area

Following the meeting of the Executive Committee on the 9th July the following amendment has been made to Rule 72.

Rule 72.4 – the following non-championship trails, Copshaw Common Riding (Puppy Trail Only) and the Langholm Common riding (Senior Trail Only), will run under HTA rules and betting will be allowed.

Many Thanks Fiona