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BERLIN PLUSHWORK NEEDLEPOINT

from the Hamshere Gallery

Berlin wool work is a style of needlepoint, typically executed with wool yarn on canvas

SAD PASSING

Pictured in 1985...

The news that Ellis Hulme (TONGEMOOR),one of the top Toy Breed Specialist and All Rounder judges, had passed away this week was unwelcome and I, like so many, am saddened to realise that Ellis will no longer be around. His quiet professionalism, depth of knowledge in so many breeds, unassuming and friendly personality is a great loss. If there were more people with the integrity of Ellis we would be richer in the dog game. I will miss seeing his smile and conversation. He had a long connection with Cavaliers and his opinion was held in high esteem. RIP, Ellis.

TIKI CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL CLUB

This Auckland based New Zealand Cavalier Club had Lionel Manners of the Monte Carlo

Cavaliers NZ judge their Championship show in the North Island on 27th April 2013.

Lionel is seen here with Shelley Walker (right standing) and CH MELLOWAY FEMME FATALE (Imp Aust) who was BEST BITCH/BEST in SHOW.

Aust GrCh/NZ Ch INNESVEIL CLASSIC DESIGN (Imp Aust) with Garry Walker (bottom right) went RBB/RBIS

Top left is BEST DOG, Aust/NZ Ch MERSEYPORT POPPYCOCK (Imp Aust) with Jan Eatock and bottom left is RBD - Ch DARILANCE ROSSER REEVES with Sarah Fryer.

Shelley writes "Enjoying ourselves after the show. What do you notice? Empty plates and no wine! We were on the coffee at that stage. Left to right Margaret Morse (show secretary) Jan Eatock, Garry & Shelley Walker, Sheryl Manners. Lionel Manners (judge) Anne Dobie, Pam Decke.

BEANIE BABY

Pebblecombe Poetess at Coedgwylum owned by Ruth and John Conneally is in the money. As reported previously, she won the £20 special for the oldest Cavalier at the West of England Cavalier show in February. She repeated her performance at South and West Cavalier Club Open show where she won another £10. She will be 13 on 9th July this year. Looking good, Beanie, and well done to our UK Clubs for acknowledging and rewarding our Vintage Cavaliers.

.......there is an extra show award in the pipeline for all Cavaliers aged 10 years and over. Flo Sinclair, Veronica Hull, Sandra Ireland, Ruth Smith and Geoffrey Porter have generously got together so that the Vintage Cavaliers who attend and compete in our UK Club Championship shows will get a bonus. This is a competiton and a special Annual Award will be on offer for the Best of the Twilighters. So if you have a fit Cavalier who is 10 years and over, maybe you would like to join the Veteran/Vintage classes at the Club Championship shows....more details coming up soon

WHO WILL BE BIG IN THE BALTICS?

The Estonian Cavalier Club in conjunction with other Group 9 breeds are holding a Specialty show weekend on 18/19th May in Tallinn. Judging the Cavaliers are Simone Frankenburg and Claudia Holweg from Germany and myself and the other breeds are in the hands of Zofia Konderla from Poland and Carole Garhöfer from Austria. This year commemorates the 10th Anniversary for the Estonian Cavalier Club and the Committee are trying to make this as memorable as possible. They have a record entry and as the show is held outdoors, hopefully the weather will be favourable. A nice touch is that people, if they want, are asked to dress up in period costume. Any period prior to 1950! If there are any that take up the challenge it will be worth capturing on camera. Can't wait.

DYNAMIC DUO

What a day for siblings, Aranel Galaxie and Aranel Sirius who although based one in Finland and the other in Sweden, gained their Championship titles on the same day! Galaxie won her last CC in Finland and finished her Finnish title whist her brother Sirius also won his last CC in Sweden and finished his Swedish and Finnish crowns. Galaxie, proudly owned by Pauliina Lantta, continued her success by finishing 4th in the Toy Group under Nicholas White. Sirius lives in Sweden and is owned by Jonathan McLennan. Both bred in the UK by Rick Aldous and Mark Smith.

WILL I AM WOWS WALES

Andy Vella (Cinderaic) judged the South and West Wales Cavalier Club Open show at Earlswood on 5th May 2013 . Best in Show was Calonlan Will I Am, Best Puppy was Jordanic Milana and Best Opposite was Sorata Barley Wine Sancana JW ShcM.

PRETTY THINGS

Jennifer Barajas lives in New Mexico and loves her Cavaliers. I have recently discovered that she is a very talented artist and has turned her hand to painting Cavaliers on a variety of items. It is Jennifer who has donated the beautiful hand painted vase for the Eastern CKCS Society special show in July.

Thought I would share with you some of her stunning jewellry pieces.

If anyone is interested in finding out about having your own Cavalier painted, you can contact Jennifer on Barajas79@aol.com

NEW JUNIOR WARRANT

Tillashby Northern Star At Callyspride born on 19th March 2012 has gained her JW to the thrill of owners Louise Callaghan and Lee Todd. Bred by Jill Allitt, 'Thelma' is by Ch Maibee Make Believe out of Rosscrea Be My Baby at Tillashby. Well done Thelma and Louise...

If you are thinking of going to the Humberside CKCSC Championship show on 9th June 2013, please note that online entries at Fossedata are closing TONIGHT Friday 10th May 2013 at midnight Enter on www.fossedata.co.uk

STOP PRESS...ENTRY CLOSING DATE NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 17TH MAY 2013

The photo competition for the 2014 Humberside Rescue calendar will be held as usual at their Championship show. The Annual Calendar that is put together by Lesley Kilcoyne, is very popular and eagerly awaited. The calendar is made up of the winning Cavalier photos submitted into a competition by members and all will be on display at the Humberside show on 9th June. Anyone wishing to enter can post their photographs to Lesley Kilcoyne. 26 Murham Ave, Goole. East Yorkhire DN14 6PB or bring them along to the show.The price remains the same at 50p per photograph so it is certainly worth having a go to help this cause.