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Pat Pritchard's Funeral Details

30th May 2009 - we've been asked to inform you that Pat's funeral will be held at 2pm on Tuesday 9th June at North East Surrey Crematorium, Lower Morden Lane, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4NU.  Flowers to the undertakers, W A Truelove and Sons, 27-31 High Street, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8RE.
 

A Very Sad Loss

22nd May 2009 - it is with utter sadness and deep regret that we find ourselves having to advise you of the death of our President, Miss Pat Pritchard on Thursday 21st May.  We do not have much information at present, but will add news if and when appropriate.  Pat was a tireless worker for, and long-term champion of disadvantaged Staffords and made a difference to the lives of hundreds if not thousands of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.  Pat will be sorely missed by the Rescue, the Downlands Club, and all who knew her.  The world of Staffords will be a much poorer place without her.  Rest in peace, Pat.

2009 Championship Show Results and Write Up added to Show Results

24th March 2009 -  we're pleased to announce that both judges' write-ups of the 2009 Championship Show has been added to our Show Results page.  Read it here.  We apologise for the delay.

Important Information re: Code Of Ethics - Part Two

10th January 2009 - We're pleased to be able to inform you that the Kennel Club have now accepted our amendments to the new code of ethics and these take effect immediately.  You can read the new code of ethics here

September Open Show Dogs Write Up added to Show Results

6th November 2008 - we're pleased to announce that judge Andy Land's write-up of the dog classes in the September Open Show has now been added to our Show Results page.  Read it here.

Important Information re: Code Of Ethics

At the committee meeting on 5th October 2008, the secretary presented a directive from the Kennel Club informing the Downlands Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club that the Codes of Ethics for all clubs are to be changed to the Kennel Club General Code of Ethics with immediate effect.  Failure to do so would result in deregistration of the club.  We have therefore had no choice but to adopt these with immediate effect, but will be applying to the Kennel Club to have many of our original clauses re-instated where we feel that our previous code of ethics is more stringent than those that have replaced it.  Please click on the link to the right to view the new code of ethics.

  About Downlands.....

The Downlands Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club was founded in 1989 and recognised by the UK Kennel Club in 1990.  Operating primarily in the Southern Coastal Counties of England, its aims are to further the welfare of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a breed, by organising shows and other activities to encourage owners and breeders to maintain the high standard of the breed in the area covered.  In 2004, the hard work of the committee of The Downlands Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club was rewarded when the club was approved by the Kennel Club to hold Championship Shows, the first of which was held in 2007.

New members are welcomed, both nationally and worldwide.  For further information please see the 'Memberships' linkon the left.

Due to other commitments of our webmaster, certain areas of this Web Site (especially the Newsletter Section and Show Results Archives) remain under construction, and are likely to remain so for some time.  We apologise for any inconvenience that this causes and will have things fully up and running in the fullness of time.

Meanwhile, should you be unable to find what you are looking for on this site, or have any other queries, please contact our Club Secretary:

Mrs. Ann Gatenby
Kalista
Warren Road
LISS FOREST
Hants
GU33 7BZ

Telephone: 01730 891041

We very much look forward to hearing from, or meeting, you soon.

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