The Kennel Club has announced further dates of question and answer sessions and drop-in clinics being held about the Judges Competency Framework (JCF). Anyone interested in learning about the JCF is advised that they are not breed-specific and therefore open to all.
The question and answer session dates are as follows:
April 19: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club
Speaker: Jeff Horswell
Location: Shareshill, Wolverhampton
Contact Alan Hedges on 01283 295483
April 28: Scottish Utility Breeds Club
Speaker: Yvonne Billows
Location: Perth, Perthshire
Contact Jane Gregory on 01383 514633 or jane.gregory1808@gmail.com
May 30/31: Spennymoor & District Canine Society
Speaker: Yvonne Billows
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Contact Barbara Rose on barbara_j_rose_2000@yahoo.com
June 3: South of England Pomeranian Club
Speaker: Adrian Marett
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Contact Amanda Orchard on 01794 522175 or manatek@msn.com
July 12: Cardiff Canine Society
Speaker: Jeff Horswell
Location: Cardiff
Contact Martin Sanders on 02920 813402 or martin.dog@hotmail.co.uk
The question and answer drop-in clinic dates are as follows:
May 10: Birmingham National championship show
Clinic with Yvonne Billows, 2.30pm onwards
Location: Stafford
May 11-13: Birmingham National championship show
Clinic with Jeff Horswell, 2.30pm onwards
Location: Stafford
May 18-20: Scottish Kennel Club championship show
Clinic with Jeff Horswell, 2pm onwards
Location: Edinburgh
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The Kennel Club has already held a number of question and answer sessions on the JCF which have proven very useful, as participants have remarked afterwards that they learnt a great deal. We take this opportunity to thank the host societies for being proactive in their approach towards the JCF.
“We would recommend these sessions to anyone interested in finding out more about the new judging system, but booking early is advised in order to avoid disappointment. Similarly, we are hoping the question and answer drop-in sessions at the Birmingham National and Scottish Kennel Club championship shows will prove popular – those interested can turn up at any time after the clinic begins.”
The full list of educational opportunities, including seminars which address other aspects of the JCF such as breed appreciation days, can be found on the Kennel Club website which is updated regularly.