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 BADGE OF HONOUR

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...just had to share with you, Libor's vision of a Cavalier supporter's badge....great idea.

 

GRETNA GREEN WEDDING

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On their way to Crufts 2013, Christine Groundwater and Donnie Borwick decided to tie the knot at Gretna Green in Scotland. Gretna-green-wedding-blessings

Christine and Donny and their Cavaliers live in Kirkwall which is the biggest town and capital of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of northern mainland Scotland. 

History Of Gretna Green Weddings

Many couples have chosen to runaway to Gretna Green for their wedding.  In 1754 Lord Hardwicke introduced an act Parliament which basically prevented anyone in England marrying under the age of 18 without their parent's approval. Nothing would stand in the way of young love, so when the brides and grooms learnt they could marry in Scotland provided they were over 16 they flocked to the nearest Scottish wedding venue which more often than not was Gretna Green.

In the early days the most important person in the village was the blacksmith and he also doubled as the local minister. Such was the volume of weddings taking place, he soon got tired of constantly having to change before conducting a wedding. Instead he took the couples into his workshop and performed a religious wedding ceremony over the anvil which is where the history of anvil weddings comes from. In 1940 all "irregular marriages" were stopped. However in 1994 the ministers once again started performing weddings outside of churches The tradition holds strong to this day, with as many as 5000 couples choosing to get married in Gretna Green each year.

 

 

The CKCS CLUBCkcsbdgwas approached recently by Past Pleasures Ltd to provide Cavaliers on each day over the Easter Weekend for an enactment of Charles II and Queen Catherine of Braganza's honeymoon at Hampton Tumblr_lxpl3kkc7o1qbohcko1_500
Court Palace in the year 1662. Charles also installed at the palace, his retired Mistress Barbara Villiers as Keeper and Chief Steward of the Mansion. Although he recognised no fewer than 14 illegitimate children, he never had a legitimate son or daughter to inherit his Kingdom. Charles was famous for his love of his Toy Spaniels and no wedding celebration would have been complete without them.

Charles was famous for loving dogs and particularly his Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. No wedding celebration would be complete without them. - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace/WhatsOn/easterathamptoncourtpalace#sthash.IwbUVnns.dpuf
Although he recognised no fewer than fourteen illegitimate children as his own, he never had a legitimate son or daughter to inherit his kingdom. - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/learninganddiscovery/Discoverthehistoricroyalpalaces/monarchs/charlesII#sthash.OjcjqLm9.dpuf
Charles II installed one of his retired mistresses, - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/learninganddiscovery/Discoverthehistoricroyalpalaces/monarchs/charlesII#sthash.OjcjqLm9.dpuf
Charles II installed one of his retired mistresses, Barbara Villiers, as Keeper and Chief Steward of the Mansion and Honour of Hampton Court.  - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/learninganddiscovery/Discoverthehistoricroyalpalaces/monarchs/charlesII#sthash.OjcjqLm9.dpuf
Charles II installed one of his retired mistresses, Barbara Villiers, as Keeper and Chief Steward of the Mansion and Honour of Hampton Court.  - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/learninganddiscovery/Discoverthehistoricroyalpalaces/monarchs/charlesII#sthash.OjcjqLm9.dpuf

report and pics by Janet Taylor and Melissa Evans

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The splendour of Hampton Court Palace


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Andy Vella, Sheena Maclaine, Jan Taylor, Barbara Billington Melissa & Madeline Evans, Deirdre Thomas, Hilary Bartlett, John Hubbard brought along their Cavaliers to participate. The dogs were all handled by various actors/actresses who paraded them around the courtyards during the day and talked to the public whilst acting out their roles as the King, Queen, Nell Gwynn, lady in waiting etc. It was a very worthwhile exercise for all. It brought the history to life, gained the engagement of the children, socialised the dogs and promoted just how good they are as a breed with children.

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His Majesty

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'Edward' with Queen Catherine and 'Margot' with her Lady in Waiting

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The wine fountain, used for big celebrations. The wine started flowing and a glass of (freezing cold) red wine was enjoyed. One of the peasants was pumping the wine into an earthenware pitcher and filling up the glasses.

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This little girl kept coming to find the dogs, she just loved them. Seen here with Janet's 'Zoe'

Charles II installed one of his retired mistresses, Barbara Villiers, as Keeper and Chief Steward of the Mansion and Honour of Hampton Court.  - See more at: http://www.hrp.org.uk/learninganddiscovery/Discoverthehistoricroyalpalaces/monarchs/charlesII#sthash.OjcjqLm9.dpuf

Hampton Court is well worth a visit so if you are ever in the area....  Hampton Court Palace website

 

THE DELUXE IN LUXEMBURG....new champions

thank you to Frederic and L-F Photographie  for these photos..
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Champion GUAPO SENOR DE BETTIGNIES(from France)
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Int Champion ZIPPY PROKOPSKA HVEZDA (from Czech Republic)

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Multi Champion BOATSWAIN CAMILLO CIENFUEGOS (from Italy)

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 Int Champion EROTICA DE CARTLEDGE (from France)

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Int Champion CRAIGOWL SANTANA (from Germany)


Jenny Wightman (Kailyflee)has moved house and she can now be found Cavalier_king_charles_spaniel_license_plate_frame

at 5, Fiddler's Lane. East Bergholt. Suffolk. CO7 6SJ

tel 01206 299203 and 07715929974.  email jennywightman@btinternet.com

 

 Old_dogs_are_the_bestSince 2009, when the idea took shape, members of the Cavalier Chat Forum (www.cavaliers.co.uk) have donated £20 to the oldest Veteran Cavalier shown at each of the Club Championship shows. This has been a  great success. To see the proud smile on the faces of the recipients is well worth it, I can assure you. I doubt very much that the prize money is the reason. More like just sheer pleasure and joy for the accolade being bestowed on their very special senior who may or may not have won a class placing. The honour being they were the oldest there. Some have looked very fit despite their advancing years. 13 years plus has not been uncommon and I can honestly say the dogs all look like they enjoy their outing. So please think about it and if you have a golden oldie sitting on your sofa who might just like a trip out to a show, join us. We are not advocating dragging out frail, old timers who would rather be curled up at home, but the ones who are fit and would love the excursion. Photos of the winning recipients will appear in Chatterbox

2013 sees another crop of donations:-

West of England CKCSC- won by Ruth and John Conneally'sPebblecombe Poetess of Coedgwylum, born 9th July 2000 .......award donated by Rosemary Powell


CKCS Club - won by Mark Sedgwick and Michael Levy'sCh Pascavale Krystle, born 26th June 2002 ......award donated by Rachel Surman


Southern CKCSC- won byKay Rolandi'sHoneybet Harvey Nichols born 15th July 2002 ....award donated by Mary Cunningham

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and the £20 Sponsors for rest of the Club shows2013

Eastern -Steve Mynott and Maryann Hogan
Northern Ireland -Elspeth Glenn
Humberside - Linda Flynn
Northern -Annette Jones
EXTRA SHOW this year hosted by Eastern Counties Club -Dennis and Tina Homes
Scottish -Pat Morris
South and West Wales -Betty Storar
Midland - Flo Sinclair

 

LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE..

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'Daniel' taking a nap waiting for his Veteran class at the Southern Cavalier show ... where he proudly won the £20 cash award donated by Mary Cunningham (Verheyen), for the oldest Cavalier. 'Daniel' aka Honeybet Harvey Nichols was born on  15th July 2002 and is owned by Kay Rolandi and bred by Steve and Marian Mynott.

 

 SOUTHERN SUCCESS

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Winners at the Championship show

Stephen Goodwin with Best Veteran,

Lucy Koster with Best Dog and Best in Show,

Bob Payne (bitch judge)

Sheena Maclaine with Best Bitch

Jeanne Boyd (dog judge)

Anne Blackburn with Best Puppy

 


RunnersIt is only a mere 7 weeks till Ken Town (Barsac) and Kirstie McMurray (Merryoth) put their trainers on and do a 10k run for Cavalier Health fund. A big thank you for those that have sponsored the dynamic duo so far. For those that would like to sponsor, there is still time    Click on http://www.thecavalierclub.co.uk/pay/cavshop.html

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Here is the route map. The run is round a rather large hill in Edinburgh  - so it's not easy!  
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Some trivia :-

That rather large hill seen here is called Arthur's Seat, situated in the centre of the city of Edinburgh about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft)

It is often mentioned as one of the possible locations for Camelot, the legendary castle and court of King Arthur.

In 1836 five boys hunting for rabbits found a set of 17 miniature coffins containing small wooden figures in a cave on the crags of Arthur's Seat. The purpose has remained a mystery ever since the discovery. The contemporary belief was that they were made for witchcraft, though more recently it has been suggested that they might be connected with the murders committed by Burke and Hare in 1828...

GO KIRSTIE AND KEN......

 

 

CONSENSUS OF OPINION.....


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CKCSC Ch Mimric Consensus owned by Ricky Perkins and Mimi Hodges

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CKCSC Ch Mimric Concensus JW and AKC/CKCSC Ch Rokirk Rave Review did the double under Sandra Ireland taking Winners Dog and Winners Bitch at Cavaliers of Greater Atlanta show. Big day for all concerned. 
 
 

ImagesThe Northern Cavalier Club is holding its AGM and Supermatch on 21st April at Pool Village Hall, Pool in Wharfdale, Leeds LS21 1LS. Invitations are being sent out by post/email to those members who qualified at the Open show in January 2012 and the Christmas party in December 2012.
The day will commence at 11am with the AGM, followed by a two-course lunch and then the Supermatch will start at approximately 1.30pm. Tickets cost £6 50p, including lunch, and these are available from Alison Walker or Lynn Crane and, for catering purposes tickets must be purchased in advance.
This event is being run according to the Kennel Club Rules and Regulations for Match meetings, which means that Challenge Certificate winners are not eligible to compete. A “Mystery Judge”, known only to our Chairman, will judge the Supermatch.
We do hope that you can come along and join us. If you require any further information please telephone Alison on 01642 315754, or e-mail: alison.walker20@ntlworld.com.

 

 

Thanbku

Message from Jill Sheard (Almondene)
"Hello, Norma, I have been completely overwhelmed by the amount of cards, flowers and words of comfort I have received from our Cavalier friends. I would very much like to thank everyone in person and hopefully I will be at the shows later on in the year to do so, but I am finding it difficult to come to terms with losing Darrell. We always thought he was going to get better. Would you be kind enough to put a thank you for me in Chatterbox."
Jill, we look forward to seeing you back with us sometime soon...

 
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Cavaliers look good in any setting....this advert from PIER 1 says just that...

7th APRIL 2013

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