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A long journey to Ripon today with the two girls under Frank Whyte (Kazval). Ellie won 2nd in Puppy Bitch, whilst Willow won 1st in Limit and res cc

Received welcomed news from Jacqueline that Buddy (Manchela Star Struck) has arrived safely in Trinidad and is enjoying playing in the sun in her garden. My heartfelt thanks go to my good friend Anne Dicker for taking all the organisational stress away from me and dealt with absolutely everything!

Had a fantastic day at the West of England Cocker Spaniel Club open show with Ellie (Dykere Lavender Blue for Manchela) under breed specialist judge Mr Barney Edgington (Uxendel). Ellie won puppy bitch class, Best Puppy In Show, Reserve Best in Show & Best Opposite Sex in Show at just 10 months old!

Ellie at 10 months - photo by Shel Cowles

A long journey with an early start today to travel to North Wales Cocker Spaniel Club Breed Championship Show under bitch judge Mrs Carol Steeples (Casrod). Ellie won AC Puppy in very good company and Willow won a hotly contested AOC Open class and was awarded her second CC. The journey home was much easier having had a such a memorable day! Thank you to all my friends for their messages of congratulation!

Manchela Wild Willow SHcM - photo by Ian Scott

Received news from Ingunn

“Samuel enjoys the Norwegian Autumn with running and playing. Does Samuel love the everyday walking in the mountains? Yes! Does he hunt? No! But Adhorable he is with his wagging tail and he has become a real mummy’s boy never far away from me”

Samuel - Norwegian Autumn 2012