Ringcraft

RINGCRAFT NEWS: Closing dates at ringcraft.  This week (Thursday 27th November) we are training as normal.

However, Thursday 4th & Thursday 11th December there won't be training.  We are open on Thursday 18th December for normal ringcraft but then closed for Christmas & New Year.

We will re-open on Thursday 8th January & because we were unable to have our Christmas party, we will be re-opening for a New Years party instead.  A baby puppy walk & 4 classes.  Secret judge.

All members welcome, refreshments are provided & there will be lovely rosettes, doggy treats etc.  Also a raffle to win one of three lovely hampers.

Starts at 19.00, but entries open at 18.15 / 18.30.

Put it in your diaries, Thursday 8th January 2026.

See you all there.

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RINGCRAFT NEWS: New Year match on Thursday 8th January.  Starts at 7pm, entries are taken from 6pm.  There is a baby puppy walk, 4 classes, Puppy, Junior, Post Grad & Open.  Payment for classes is by card only.
There is also a raffle to win one of three lovely hampers but raffle tickets are cash only.
Refreshments will be provided.
All members are welcome, membership can be paid on the night.
Come along with your dogs for a really nice social evening.  See you all there.

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*** POSTONED *** RINGCRAFT NEWS: Christmas match on Thursday 4th December.  Starts at 7pm, entries are taken from 6pm.  There is a baby puppy walk, 4 classes, Puppy, Junior, Post Grad & Open.  Payment for classes is by card only.
There is also a raffle to win one of three lovely hampers but raffle tickets are cash only.
Refreshments will be provided.
All members are welcome, membership can be paid on the night.
Come along with your dogs for a really nice social evening.  See you all there.

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RINGCRAFT NOTICE:  We are looking for people who love dogs & would like to join a friendly team of like-minded people to help at our Ringcraft sessions on Thursdays.  Sessions start at 19.00.
It's a great opportunity for someone that wants to gain experience & learn about lots of different breeds.  It's a friendly club with new puppies & / or new exhibitors training every week.  Its an enjoyable evening & there's always something more to learn.
It's totally voluntary, there's always a cuppa & a piece of cake.  If interested please contact me Jane Dawson on 07505 709939 or Claire James on Facebook messenger.

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This section is here to help you and your dog prepare for the show ring.  Firstly, all dogs, puppies or older dogs learn to socialise and mix with all types and breeds, with the owners being shown how to handle their particular breed.  Confidence is then improved by running through, in correct show format, the standing and moving of your dog with friendly advise and encouragement given at all times.

Ringcraft takes place on a Thursday evening commencing at 19.00 at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park (this is a link that takes you to the Kennel Club's website).  On a monthly basis a judge is brought in and a rally night is held.  This is run under show conditions.  Occasionally away matches are arranged with other local clubs providing additional experience and enjoyment.

Kennel Club - Dog Showing (this link will take you to the Kennel Club's website).

More information about staying safe at training classes can be found on the Kennel Club website:

thekennelclub.org.uk/training/how-to-stay-safe-when-you-go-back-to-training

Venue: The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire CV8 2LG (what3words = bands.fear.cattle).

Parking: Members car parking is provided to the rear of the KC Building, just beyond the paddock area at the back of reception.  (Please do not leave your vehicles on the access roads as the thoroughfares must be kept clear for farm and heavy vehicle traffic).