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Breed Club

North

of

England

Weimaraner

Society

T he North of England Weimaraner Society held at Ripon in North Yorkshire, was a great

success.
(N.E.W.S.) was formed by a group of
northern Weimaraner enthusiasts. The
idea of a regional Weimaraner club was
The Patrons of the Society are The Earl and
sparked way back in the late 1980’s early
Countess of Harewood, whom have long owned
1990’s following a conversation between Gil
the breed; previously it was the Earl’s father
Simpson and Stephen Hollings about the lack
Lord Harewood.
of events for the breed in the north. Whilst Gil
did not want to be on the committee due to
work commitments she instigated the original The first N.E.W.S. Championship show in 2000
paperwork and continues to support the club. was held at Batley Sports Centre. Thelma Cass
judged the Dogs and Charles Rayner officiated
The late Ken Bullock, Chairman of Leeds over the Bitches. Since then, we have held a
Canine Association at the time, kindly agreed to championship show and open show annually;
give of his time to chair the inaugural meeting. always a great atmosphere with good old
Following registration of the society by the northern hospitality.
Kennel Club, the committee felt the honour of
judging our first Open show should go to top The pro-active committee of N.E.W.S. have
all-rounder, Ken Bullock. The show, which was always had the breed at heart and have run

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