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21st January 2026:

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DATES FOR THE DIARY:.................

 

• Saturday 14th March - BVA Eye Test Clinic.

• Saturday 11th April - Racomitrium Gundogs ‘Open Day’

• Saturday 18th April - Gundog First Aid Certificate, with Jan Whiffin.

• Saturday 2nd May - Racomitrium Gundogs v Volucris, AV Spaniel Working Test.

• Saturday 23rd May - RKC ‘J’ Regs seminar for Spaniels, with A Panel judge Gary Smith.

• Saturday 13th June - Volucris v Racomitrium, AV Spaniel Working Test.

• Saturday 4th July - Racomitrium Gundogs AV Spaniel Working Test.

• Saturday 18th July - RKC AV Spaniel Working Gundog Certificate on dummies.

• Saturday 22nd August - Scurry Competition & ‘Have a Go’ (Spaniels & Retrievers) 

• Date TBC - Young Handler Workshop (Spaniels & Retrievers)

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20th January 2026:

 

BVA Eye Test Clinic:

 

Saturday 14th March 2026

BVA Expert Panellist, 

Ioannis Tzouganakis

DVM BSAVA PGCertSAOphthal DipECVO MRCVS

EBVS and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology

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Standard Eye Test £65.00 (Minimum 25, Maximum 50)

Gonioscopy: £72.00 (Maximum 10)

Book Online, limited spaces.

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18th January 2026:

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FTAW Spiriteddawn Acer of Racomitrium aka River gave birth to 9 healthy puppies today. Mum and puppies doing well. Due to the large litter there maybe a couple of puppies left. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.

 

Pop over to the puppy page for full details.

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7th January 2026:

 

FEBRUARY 2026 Weekend Training Dates: 

 

Being a full time, professional trainer, we are now able to offer midweek AV Spaniel (Tuesdays) & Retriever Groups (Thursdays) fortnightly. A Beginner/Novice & Intermediate group. If you work shifts, are retired, have midweek days off or are a kept man or woman of leisure, then why not book midweek with us?

 

Sunday 1st February

0900-1200hrs Jumping/Obstacle Workshop - Spaniel & Retriever

1200-1300hrs Puppy Group - Spaniel & Retriever (12 weeks - 6 months)

 

Sunday 8th February

0900-1100hrs AV Spaniel Beginner Group (6 months & above)

1100-1300hrs Retriever Beginner Group (6 months & above)

 

Sunday 15th February

0900-1100hrs Loose lead/slip lead Masterclass. Spaniel & Retriever

1100-1300hrs AV Spaniel Intermediate Group

 

Saturday 21st February 

0900-1200hrs Introduction to Working Test's - Retriever Breeds

(with B Panel judge, Craig Horwill)

0800-1200hrs 1:2:1 lessons

Sunday 22nd February

0900-1200hrs AV Spaniel Introduction to Working Test's (includes a mock test)

1200-1400hrs AV Spaniel Novice Group

 

Saturday 28th February 

0800-1200hrs 1:2:1 lessons

 

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FEBRUARY 2026 MIDWEEK Training Dates: 

 

Tuesday 3rd February

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

Thursday 5th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

 

Tuesday 10th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Intermediate Group

Thursday 12th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Intermediate Group

 

Tuesday 17th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

Thursday 19th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

 

Tuesday 24th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Intermediate Group

Thursday 26th February

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Intermediate Group

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24th December 2025:

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We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our clients, land owners, gamekeepers & of course our sponsors, Dog & Field, for all your support this year, & also Deborah & the ladies at Ruby Cooper's Coffee House.

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Its been a roller coaster year, officially retiring from the job, saying goodbye to my dad who sadly passed away on Christmas Eve, losing our training ground of two years, losing two young dogs Posy & Violet, one being this years novice dog & another in the pipeline for the next year or two, then waiting what seemed like an eternity to secure a long term lease with Abbots Ripton Estate at our new and permanent training ground at Ramsey. Then by fate Frank was returned to us and will trial in January, in readiness for next season.

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Since then we have gotten bigger and better with 1:2:1, group & workshops filling up nicely. Puppy classes reintroduced as everyone seems to have a puppy at the moment!

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The Ground Hire has been a real success, not just because of the type of cover and ground available, or the obstacles, jumps, lake & river, nor the birds that have wandered over due to the feeders being full, but because its as real as you can get, its not manicured, its tidy, but if you train in what you expect to work in there is an element of reality.

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Clients like the training paddock, then being able to progress onto the cover crops, hedgerows & finally putting it all together in the training pen.

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More planned for next year, we have a new shoot that is hosting two walked up spaniel training days in January, hoping to offer a few days on rabbits, we look to expand into fortnightly Saturday working, weekend ground hire & training pen hire, some new kennels for our residential dogs, a shop/meeting point stocking Skinners and Dog & Field, onsite toilet, J Regs Seminar, BVA Eye Test clinic, Dog First Aid, our Working Test, hoping to be able to offer some Racomitrium Gundogs merchandise, & an Open Day, Retriever Workshops will continue to be taken by Craig Horwill, a second training pen (both will be reseeded come spring, with grasses, and some cover crops so as it can be used all year), plus some more jumps and pens, another 5 acres which will laid to grass of differing varieties. Although still in date with two CRB checks, I will be applying for another and look at holding a Young Handler Workshop to continue to encourage newcomers to the sport and our next generation, which now more than ever is at real risk.

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Plus a litter of springer puppies due in January!

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Hopefully able to offer Frank at stud!

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So if you want to find out more about us and are interested in anything we offer, please reach out.

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I will continue to offer a professional service, with constructive, positive feedback & encourage newcomers into the addictive world of gundogs!

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you all, I hope you have a lovely peaceful festive period and if you're on Santa's good list get what you wished for........I know I'm not getting mine, trees not up just so Jo can make sure he doesn't leave a cocker under it!

Hope to see some young, old and new faces back in 2026!

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​3rd December 2025:

Pleased to be able to offer two Spaniel walked up training days on pheasant in January 2026. Aiming for 3/5 birds per handler. Proper shoot, which suits walked up days.

Friday 9th January - FULL 

Friday 23rd January - spaces available

Aimed at dogs putting the final touches together, & getting ready for the field or wanting to trial etc.

Near Braintree, Essex, CM7 area.

4 guns already sorted.

Maximum 6 handler spaces available.

£100.00 non-refundable at time of booking confirms your place (I will refund if a replacement can be found to fill your place)

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WhatsApp me 07850 586096 to book etc.

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1st December 2025:

 

January 2026 Weekend Training Dates:

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Being a full time, professional trainer, we are now able to offer midweek AV Spaniel (Tuesdays) & Retriever Groups (Thursdays) fortnightly. A Beginner/Novice & Intermediate group. If you work shifts, are retired, have midweek days off or are a kept man or woman of leisure, then why not book midweek with us?

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Saturday 3rd January 0800-1200hrs 1:2:1 lessons

Sunday 4th January

0900-1200hrs Jumping/Obstacle Workshop

1200-1400hrs Puppy Group - Spaniel & Retriever (12 weeks - 6 months)

Sunday 11th January

0900-1100hrs AV Spaniel Beginner Group (6 months & above)

1100-1300hrs Retriever Beginner Group (6 months & above)

17th & 18th January ***BIRTHDAY WEEKEND*** Presents, such as alcohol & cake accepted & a well bred Cocker Bitch puppy welcome!

Sunday 25th January

0900-1200hrs AV Spaniel Introduction to Working Test Workshop

1200-1400hrs AV Spaniel Novice Group

Saturday 31st January 0800-1200hrs 1:2:1 lessons

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1:2:1 session's are available all weekdays.

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Fortnightly Saturday mornings (0800-1200hrs) & after all Sunday groups & workshops.

 

Ground Hire: Tuesday-Sunday 0900-1200hrs or 1200-1500hrs

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All lessons, including Ground Hire are now available to book online, via the website. The only exception being the training pens, WhatsApp to book on 07850 586096.

All training is held at our Training Ground at Bodsey Farm, Bodsey Toll Road, Ramsey, Cambs, PE26 2XH.

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January 2026 Midweek Training Dates:

Tuesday 6th January

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

Thursday 8th January

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

Thursday 15th January

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Intermediate Group

Tuesday 20th January

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

Thursday 22nd January

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

Tuesday 27th January

0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

Thursday 29th January

0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

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1:2:1 session's are available all weekdays.

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December 2025 Weekend Training Dates:

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Being a full time, professional trainer, we are now able to offer midweek AV Spaniel (Tuesdays) & Retriever Groups (Thursdays) bi-weekly. A Beginner/Novice & Intermediate group. If you work shifts, are retired, have midweek days off or are a kept man or woman of leisure, then why not book midweek with us?

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Saturday 6th December 

0800-1200hrs 1:2:1 lessons

Sunday 7th December
0900-1200hrs AV Spaniel Fieldcraft & Hunting Workshop
1200-1400hrs Puppy Group - Spaniel & Retriever (12 weeks - 6 months)

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Sunday 14th December 
0900-1100hrs AV Spaniel Beginner Group (6 months & above)
1100-1300hrs Retriever Beginner Group (6 months & above)

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Saturday 20th December 

0800-1200hrs 1:2:1 lessons

Sunday 21st December
0900-1200hrs Retrieving Workshop (All Breeds)
1200-1400hrs Spaniel Novice Group

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***CLOSED***

24th December - 1st January

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1:2:1 session's are available all weekdays, Bi-weekly Saturday mornings (0800-1200hrs) & after all Sunday groups & workshops.

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All lessons, including Ground Hire are now available to book online, via the website. The only exception being the training pens, WhatsApp to book on 07850 586096.

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All training is held at our Training Ground at Bodsey Farm,  Bodsey Toll Road, Ramsey, Cambs, PE26 2XH.

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December Midweek Training Dates: 

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Tuesday 2nd December
0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

​Thursday 4th December
0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

​Tuesday 9th December 
0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Intermediate Group

​Thursday 11th December 
0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Intermediate Group

​Tuesday 16th  December
0900-1100hrs Midweek AV Spaniel Beginner/Novice Group

​Thursday 18th December
0900-1100hrs Midweek Retriever Beginner/Novice Group

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***CLOSED***

24th December - 1st January

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1:2:1 session's are available all weekdays, Bi-weekly Saturday mornings (0800-1200hrs) & after all Sunday groups & workshops.

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All lessons, including Ground Hire are now available to book online, via the website. The only exception being the training pens, WhatsApp to book on 07850 586096.

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All training is held at our Training Ground at Bodsey Farm, Bodsey Toll Road, Ramsey, Cambs, PE26 2XH.

 

 

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