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Winners of the Dog and Bitch trophies
owning a Newfoundland to come along and view served on committee for over 45 years, 29 of
them in their ‘natural state’ and to talk to owners which as Treasurer deserves a mention.
regarding the pros, cons and truths about the
breed! Also, of note is the Club’s book ‘The
Newfoundland’, now in its 4th edition (2010),
The Club’s current Committee is made up of early edits (1977, 1982, !989) are sought after as
longstanding breed enthusiasts such as our collectors’ items across the globe. Carol Cooper
President Ronnie Chadwick, a Club member of has been responsible for ‘pulling together’ each
over 50 years as well as younger members who edition which is treasured by first time owners as
bring with them fresh ideas. The main committee well as those who through the book can follow
is supported by three subcommittees: Working, the evolution of the breed and read about some
Welfare and a Judges’ subcommittee. of the great kennels over the years. Carol was
also a longstanding Committee member for in
Today the Club enjoys a healthy membership excess of 20 years and her roles included those
who all receive a copy of the Club’s magazine of Vice-Chair, President and Show Manager.
‘Newfscene’ as well as regular email updates.
The magazine was first penned in 1966 by the Recent innovations include an
late Jeanne Davies who went on online shop which is open to
to become Club Secretary for any Newfoundland enthusiast
over 25 years, long before the with stock regularly updated
technology of today she typed and sourced from around the
every edition by hand and then world. The Club’s website which
stapled them together. Over the provides a wealth of information
years the Club and ultimately regarding all aspects of the
the breed has benefitted greatly breed also provides the facility
from many individuals who to log into a members only
have committed to ensuring its portal to view back copies of
continued success. Whilst it is not Newfscene as well as access
possible to acknowledge them all information such as the list of
in this article in addition to Jeanne members.
Davies, the late Frances Warren
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