Schedule of the Benched GENERAL …

1 To be held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Show Regulations on Group System of JudgingTHE NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTREH allsBICKENHILL, BIRMINGHAM, B40 1NT(17, 18, 19, 20 & 6)(SatNav users please input B40 1PP)Guarantors to the Kennel ClubMrs A P Bliss (Chairman), 1 Castle Mound, Widdrington Village, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 5 EAMrs J F Valentine (Secretary), 5 Lenton Close, Broughton, Northants NN14 1PG (01536 791775)Mrs B B Roderick (Treasurer), Cwm Cottage, Mitcheldean, Glos GL17 0 DPMrs J Young, 17 Riversleigh Road, Leamington Spa CV32 6 BGDr R Barbour, Beaconsfield, Wolverton Fields, Norton Lindsey, Warks CV35 8 JNMiss J Kitchener, 11 New Road, Langtoft, Peterborough PE6 9 LEPAPER ENTRIES CLOSE: MONDAY 16th OCTOBER 2017 ROYAL MAIL POSTMARK - Rule 21 refersPaper Entries to Secretary:MRS J F VALENTINE5 Lenton Close, Broughton, Northants NN14 : 01536 791775 Email: KENNELASSOCIATIONS chedule of the BenchedGENERAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWO nline entries may be made up noonMonday 23rd October dog docked on or after the 6th April 2007 may not be entered for exhibition at this judges at this show agree to abide by the following statement: In assessing dogs, judges mustpenalise any features or exaggerations which they consider would be detrimental to the soundness,health and well being of the dog.

2 NFCreducedto 5 CarParkingreduced to 6 SATUR917 DAY, th DECEMBER, 20(Toy, Utility, Pastoral and Working Groups)SDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 2017UN(Terrier, Gundog and Hound Groups)LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATIONP resident:Mrs F A SomerfieldVice-Presidents:Miss S Cartwright, Mrs P Davis,Mrs P GraysonThe Committee 2017:DOG(S) OWNED/CO-OWNED BY ANY OFFICER OR MEMBER OF THE LKA COMMITTEE WILLNOT BE ENTERED IN THIS : HSBC plc, 4 King Street, Stroud, Glos. GL5 3 DSAccountants:Alliotts Chartered AccountantsFriary Court, 13-21 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3 DLSolicitors:Reynolds, Porter & ChamberlainTower Bridge House, St. Kathrine s Way, London E1W 1 AAVeterinary Surgeon:Mr Simon Shanklin BVSc (Hons) MRCVSH aygate Veterinary Centre, Bridgnorth Rd, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire TF7 : 01952 586182 Chief Steward:Dr Ruth BarbourIf you would like to ring steward please contact Dr Ruth Barbour onTel: 01926 842178 or Email: Manager:Mr Ian KettleSecretary:Mrs Jane Valentine5 Lenton Close, Broughton, Northants NN14 1 PGTel.

3 01536 791775 Email: Benching and Furniture supplied by Danco Hire plcHigham Press Ltd., Printers, Higham, Alfreton, Derby DE55 6BP. Tel: 01773 832390 Fax: 01773 520794email: results: entry: Ruth BarbourMrs Anne Bliss (Chairman)Mrs Marie Bryce-SmithMrs Liz CartledgeMrs Sue ErgisMrs Linda KingMiss Jackie Kitchener (Vice Chairman)Mrs Reyna KnightMrs Betty PeachMrs Barbara Roderick (Treasurer)Mrs Jean Sharp-BaleMrs Carole SmedleyMrs Ferelith Somerfield (President)Mrs Janie ThomsonMrs June Young1 SHOW INFORMATIONPRE-PAID PARKINGThe NEC have kindly offered our exhibitors the opportunity to pre-pay the car parking charge of 6 in advance Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully. Pre-Paid Standard andDisabled parking doesn t guarantee you a specific space (you ll be directed to park in one of the standard car parksavailable for your show) but it will save you time by not having to queue and pay at the ticket kiosks when you get tothe NEC.

4 Please remember to print your parking ticket at home, you will need to hand your ticket to the Car ParkAttendant as you leave the car park. If you are unable to book online you can still pay on the day at one of the are delighted to host a heat of the Kennel Club s exciting new competition showcasing breeds that are notalways immediately associated with obedience!The competition will take place on Sunday 10th December and entry forms are available to download captains should supply a note of their postal address as they will be responsible for distributing admissionpasses to their team Only competing dogs (plus TWO reserves) will be issued with a pass other dogs may be brought into the hallsby utilising the Spectator Dog ideal opportunity for your team to practice and experience the atmosphere of a large GENERAL Championship DogShow ahead of the finals at Crufts!

5 NB. The ring will be enclosed by tape onlyNOT picket will again be scheduling Level 1 & 2 classes for Rally (Sunday 10th December ONLY). Schedule /entry formmay be downloaded from or & ROSETTEST rophies for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, Best Members Exhibit in the final 7 for BIS competition and allGroup Winners - full details will be printed in the catalogue. Rosettes for: Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show,Group placings 1-4, kindly sponsored by Myatoks Rosettes. PLUS: Best of Breed, Best AVNSC, Best AV ImportedRegister each day, Best Puppy in Breed, Best Veteran in Breed (from dogs/bitches entered in Breed VeteranClasses ONLY), winner of Veteran Stakes each day, outright winner of Puppy SPONSORSThe Association wishes to acknowledge with thanks the support given by Dalsetter, Danco Plc, Eukanuba, HighamPress Ltd, The Kennel Club GCDS, Myatoks Rosettes and Petcetera TESTINGA KC/BVA/ISDS Eye Testing Clinic will be held at the show in the Veterinary Suite (Hall 18).

6 Examination by MrsLorna Newman BVMS CertVOphthal MRCVS is open to dogs entered at the show at a cost of 35 per is not available. Please remember to bring along your KC Registration paper and previous eye GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEMEIn addition to displays at various times during the day, it will be possible to have your dog tested for the BronzeAward. Charge of 2 per dog will be donated to the Kennel Club Charitable AREASD esignated EXERCISE AREAS will be provided inside and outside the halls. In order to maintain the cleanliness ofthe Show, exhibitors are requested to make use of these areas for the exercise of exhibits. Exhibitors are remindedthat it is their responsibility to clear up any fouling by their dogsanywhere within the confines of the show,including car DOGSU nentered dogs from 4 months of age may be brought into the show.

7 A brief formMUST be completed at theentrance and a fee of 5 paid (cash only).NO SMOKINGIn accordance with the Health Act 2006 smoking is prohibited throughout all Venues including any temporarydemountable structures. All exhibitions, events and other activities will implement a smoke free policy during allstages of build up/open period and breakdown. Designated smoking areas are clearly identified to ensure thatemployees and customers know where they can PASSESP ostal entries:Passes will be despatched direct from the printers and if they are not received exhibitors shouldcontact Higham Press on 01773 832390 by Monday 4th December 2017 at the entries:You will receive your Exhibitors Passes at the appropriate time through your personal on-lineaccount. Approximately 2 weeks before the show you will be informed by email that your Exhibitors Passes are inyour account and by SMS text to your mobile phone if you these steps: Login to your account and choosethe option My Account History there you will see with your Show Entry record a line saying Download yourExhibitors Pass - click this link and your Exhibitors Pass will appear - print it - take it to the show.

8 There will also bea Show Information Leaflet - print this. Be aware that the Exhibitors Passes are not sent to you by email but will bein your account ready to be printed off by you and used at the show in the normal YOUR PASSES ARE READY TO HAND OVER BY SEPARATING THE VARIOUS SECTIONS PRIORTO .. , AV Imported Register & Stakes classes if first entry .. (from4monthsofage) .. Dogs (entry on the day only for dogs of 4 months upwards) (Limited number available on the day at )Additional Admission Tickets for Exhibitors friends and family (see rule 27):Adult(attheshow 10).. (under 15) / Senior Citizen (at the show 5) .. (Non-exhibitors may NOT pre order admission tickets or catalogues)NB. The NEC will levy a car parking charge of 6 payable on the day or in SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO The Ladies Kennel fees must be paid in Association is unable to accept Euro cheques or cheques drawn on overseasBanks.

9 Entry fees must be paid insterlingand any cheques must be drawn on aUK Bank or paid bysterling Bankers Draftor by Giro International Money orderdrawn insterling(GBP)ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED ONCE AN ENTRY HAS BEEN MADEThe stated entry fees are inclusive of Value Added Tax at the standard rate. Exhibitors who arethemselves registered for VAT may reclaim the tax paid. Those who require a receipt for this purposeare requested to enclose a stamped addressed envelope with their entriesstating clearly that a VATreceipt is Association s VAT Registration Number is 348 1507 55 EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THAT CHEQUES SENT TO COVER ENTRY FEESMUST BE IN ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT. THOSE WHICH ARE NOT SO FOR ANYREASON, (INCLUDING TECHNICAL IRREGULARITIES) MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED AND THEENTRIES THEREWITH RETURNED.

10 THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION INCURS BANK ANDADMINISTRATION CHARGES AS A RESULT OF DISHONOURED CHEQUES, THEREFOREA SURCHARGE OF BE LEVIED IN ADDITION TO THE AMOUNT OWING INENTRY FEES. ANY EXHIBITOR FAILING TO PAY THIS SURCHARGE WILL BE REPORTEDTO THE KENNEL SURCHARGE OF 5 WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM ANY REFUNDMADE, DUPLICATED ENTRIES, TO COVER BANK CHARGES, POSTAGE may be made online at : Entries made online AFTER the close of paper entries willbe an additional 2 per dog entered34 THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE B40 1 NTBY RAIL Birmingham International Station is situated within the NEC complex. The journey fromLondon (Euston) takes approximately 80 minutes by a frequent fast train service. NBServices on a Sunday may be reduced, you are advised to check timetables before is also a frequent local train service from Birmingham (New Street) and Coventry toBirmingham International.