IMPORTANT NEWS
Please keep an eye on this page as there can sometimes be last minute notices especially if we need to cancel a session at short notice, if we have had a lot of rain for instance. If the weather looks dodgy it is always worth checking this page before setting out.
We are MOVING on May 11th 2025
We are very excited to announce that as of May 11th 2025 we will be training at our new ground. This offers us a huge opportunity to advance the training we currently do as the ground provides grass, cover, woodland, open fields and the potential to use a lake.
There is an interactive map below that you can use with Google Maps, this shows you the pin drop for the new ground and the location of the current Dog Park at Three Cross.
From the Dog Park, drive towards Horton, as you reach the brow of the hill there is a turning to the left (Burts Lane) leading to Mannington. Take the RIGHT HAND TURN opposite onto a lane, it's a steep incline and there will be a metal 5 bar gate at the top, go through the gate and keep heading down the track.
Our usual signage will be out to ensure you don't miss the turning off Horton Road and we will have additional signage out down the track until everyone is familiar with where to go.
If you use What Three Words, they are: ///unwound.influencing.reef
DO NOT use the postcode for the Three Lions Clay Shoot as this will take you to Woodlands and a long walk!
Training 2025
We have a lot of people contact us wishing to join us with their dogs, we have a list of these potential new members and will be inviting you all to join us on a first come first served bases. Please wait until we contact you and don't just turn up as we have a limited number of trainers and we try to control class sizes as much as we can to ensure you get the attention you need.
There are lots of things that you can do before your turn comes which will help you to get off to a flying start when you come to your first training class. Things like sit, stay and come can be achieved in the smallest space (even indoors if necessary) and, if you don't overdo it, it is never to soon to start your puppy on the basics. Just try simple commands two or three times, don't get cross if the dog fails, be consistent with your commands and give loads of praise or a small treat when they get it right. You will be surprised how quickly a young dog gets it.
Away Days
We are looking at away days and will hopefully have some dates soon. For those of you who have not been on an away day, we try and arrange to visit a different location two or three times during the year where the dogs get to try out different ground and cover etc. to make their training a little more interesting, and give them a different area to work. Away days are always great fun and you get a chance to chat to other members who you may not have met during regular sessions. We try to arrange these on non regular Sundays and dogs and handlers usually go home tired and wet!
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Access to MEMBERS page
We have members only pages on this site which are only available to club members.
If you wish to view these pages which contain info only of interest to members i.e. Club
constitution, AGM minutes etc. Then the following procedure will give you access;
1. click on members page
2. in the box were it asks for user name enter your name as:- firstname.surname
3. click on green 'register'
4. an email will be sent to the email address you gave us when you joined the club
5. the email will contain a link, click on this and you will enter the members area
6. you will now be able to see the info we hold for you and you can enter a password which will give you private direct access in the future.
If this does not work contact me peter.gribble@christchurchgundogclub.co.uk with your name and email and I will check your entry.