News
23rd November 2023
Proposed New Rules and Codes for the LMC
The Proposed New Rules for the LMC were agreed by the membership at the SGM held on 12th November 2023. These rules are now being sent to the Royal Kennel Club for their inspection and approval. Until their approval is granted, the Current LMC Rules stand.
The Proposed New Rules for the LMC were agreed by the membership at the SGM held on 12th November 2023. These rules are now being sent to the Royal Kennel Club for their inspection and approval. Until their approval is granted, the Current LMC Rules stand.
15th November 2023
PUPPY CO-ORDINATOR
If anyone would like to take on the role of LMC Puppy Co-Coordinator and would like to find out more of what is involved in carrying out this role please contact the Chairman and we can take it from there.
If anyone would like to take on the role of LMC Puppy Co-Coordinator and would like to find out more of what is involved in carrying out this role please contact the Chairman and we can take it from there.
15th November 2023
PUPPY CO-ORDINATOR RESIGNATION
John MacGregor submitted his decision to resign from the role of LMC Puppy Co-ordinator by e-mail to the Honorary Secretary on Saturday 11 November 2023. The Honorary Secretary replied on Sunday evening, acknowledging the email and made an offer to discuss the matter further if John wished.
We have not received any further communication so now accept his resignation from the role of Puppy Co-ordinator.
We all wish to thank him and Fiona for their many years of service to the Club in various roles and positions on and off the Committee. We wish them and their dogs every success and happiness in whichever direction they decide to take.
John MacGregor submitted his decision to resign from the role of LMC Puppy Co-ordinator by e-mail to the Honorary Secretary on Saturday 11 November 2023. The Honorary Secretary replied on Sunday evening, acknowledging the email and made an offer to discuss the matter further if John wished.
We have not received any further communication so now accept his resignation from the role of Puppy Co-ordinator.
We all wish to thank him and Fiona for their many years of service to the Club in various roles and positions on and off the Committee. We wish them and their dogs every success and happiness in whichever direction they decide to take.
14th November 2023
Update from the LMC Committee following the Special General Meeting Sunday 12th November 2023
13th November 2023
SGM Sunday 12th November 2023
The Committee thanks everyone for attending and participating in the SGM yesterday. The 17 proposals to adopt the new rules, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Members were discussed during meeting which lasted over 4 hours. Some rules required further wording amendments before voting, but all easily achieved the 51% "Yes" criteria to be passed and accepted.
The next step will be to present the package to the RKC for approval, at which point they will be formally adopted by the club: until that approval is received the current rules, Code of Ethics and Guidelines remain extant.
Draft minutes of the meeting, along with a full record of the proposal voting results, will be posted on the Club web site in due course.
The Committee thanks everyone for attending and participating in the SGM yesterday. The 17 proposals to adopt the new rules, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Members were discussed during meeting which lasted over 4 hours. Some rules required further wording amendments before voting, but all easily achieved the 51% "Yes" criteria to be passed and accepted.
The next step will be to present the package to the RKC for approval, at which point they will be formally adopted by the club: until that approval is received the current rules, Code of Ethics and Guidelines remain extant.
Draft minutes of the meeting, along with a full record of the proposal voting results, will be posted on the Club web site in due course.
8th November 2023
Ballot Paper to help members with voting on updated rules at SGM Sunday 12th November 2023
Please find below a copy of the ballot paper that will be used at the SGM on Sunday 12th November. This may be of help for members attending the meeting online to keep track of the voting process, and also for members attending the SGM by phone line to record their votes which will be collected once the online voting process is completed (we anticipate this to be around 3.00pm).
Please find below a copy of the ballot paper that will be used at the SGM on Sunday 12th November. This may be of help for members attending the meeting online to keep track of the voting process, and also for members attending the SGM by phone line to record their votes which will be collected once the online voting process is completed (we anticipate this to be around 3.00pm).
6th November 2023
Special General Meeting – 1.30pm Sunday 12th November 2023 - Car Parking and Dogs
There appears to be some confusion over the suitability for dogs at the SGM. To clarify, the building is not suitable for dogs, other than disability dogs. The carpark is a private carpark for the sole use of the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Of course owners can leave their dogs in a car, and that will be at the discretion of the owner, remembering that the meeting may last a couple of hours. The carpark is not security patrolled and members of the public can access the carpark, but this is no different to the vast majority of carparks. One of the two carparks at the Centre is visible from the room being used for the SGM, but would depend on seating layout. The images below will hopefully help members who wish to attend in person to get an idea of the proximity of the carpark to the meeting room.
There appears to be some confusion over the suitability for dogs at the SGM. To clarify, the building is not suitable for dogs, other than disability dogs. The carpark is a private carpark for the sole use of the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Of course owners can leave their dogs in a car, and that will be at the discretion of the owner, remembering that the meeting may last a couple of hours. The carpark is not security patrolled and members of the public can access the carpark, but this is no different to the vast majority of carparks. One of the two carparks at the Centre is visible from the room being used for the SGM, but would depend on seating layout. The images below will hopefully help members who wish to attend in person to get an idea of the proximity of the carpark to the meeting room.
17th October 2023
Notice of a Special General Meeting – 1.30pm Sunday 12th November 2023
As you will likely be aware, for various reasons, an earlier Special General Meeting (SGM) to vote on the proposed new rules and codes for the club was cancelled. Following extensive collaboration and guidance from the Royal Kennel Club (RKC), the SGM has been rescheduled for 1.30pm on Sunday 12th November 2023.
As you will likely be aware, for various reasons, an earlier Special General Meeting (SGM) to vote on the proposed new rules and codes for the club was cancelled. Following extensive collaboration and guidance from the Royal Kennel Club (RKC), the SGM has been rescheduled for 1.30pm on Sunday 12th November 2023.
14th October 2023
LMC Open Field Trials held at Belgar Farm on 13th October
By kind permission of Mr K Copeland and Canalgame.
A superb trial on amazing ground, ideally suited to HPRs with brilliant guns!
A big thank you to Frani Briley for giving the LMC the first opportunity to try this lovely ground.
By kind permission of Mr K Copeland and Canalgame.
A superb trial on amazing ground, ideally suited to HPRs with brilliant guns!
A big thank you to Frani Briley for giving the LMC the first opportunity to try this lovely ground.
13th October 2023
The club open show was held on 8th October. A great day was had by all who attended helped by the lovely weather (we seem to be blessed with good weather on this show date most years). Many thanks to Katie Lloyd Smith, our judge for the day, the show sponsors, Platinum dog food, and also to all involved including the committee and members who helped with stewarding, catering, entries and setting up and of course the exhibitors for supporting our show with their lovely Munsterlanders.
2nd October 2023
Large Munsterlanders in the working test awards this season. Thanks to Fiona for compiling this list, hope we haven’t missed anyone.
29th September 2023
The members Q&A meeting was held on the 26th September to discuss the proposed rule changes prior to voting for approval at the SGM (currently planned for 12th November). The following notes provide a short summary from the meeting.
24th September 2023
Instructions to Join Zoom Meeting Using a Phone (if poor or no internet access is available)
23rd September 2023
Supporting Documentation Regarding Proposal To Changes To The LMC Rules And Codes
As Referred To For The Q&A Meeting on 26th Sep 23
As Referred To For The Q&A Meeting on 26th Sep 23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ZOOM MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED NEW RULES AND CODES FOR THE LMC : 7.00 – 8.30pm 26th September 2023
21st September 2023
LMC Open HPR Field Trial , 13th October 2023 Little Pixhall Farm, Hawkhurst
See Home Page for details.
See Home Page for details.
5th September 2023
Update following Management Committee Meeting 31st August 2023
This update contains important information regarding changes to the notice to members for a Special General Meeting and the update of the club rules.
This update contains important information regarding changes to the notice to members for a Special General Meeting and the update of the club rules.
The Kennel Club have provided the following guidance to support the process discussed in this update.
29th August 2023
LMC Open Show 8th October 2023
Entries are now open and close on 20th September at 12 noon
Entries are now open and close on 20th September at 12 noon
27th August 2023
Proposed New LMC Rules
The proposed new rules, code of ethics and code of conduct for members along with the background, system for voting and calling notice for the special general meeting has been distributed to all members with the August 2023 Newsletter.
The proposed new rules, code of ethics and code of conduct for members along with the background, system for voting and calling notice for the special general meeting has been distributed to all members with the August 2023 Newsletter.
Several members have asked to get a better understanding of the differences between the current and proposed rules. The link below provides a copy of the Proposed Rules with the current rules inserted and highlighted in red. We hope this will help members to see what has been added or changed into the proposed new rules.
23rd July 2023
Update from the committee following Management Committee meeting Tuesday 18th July 2023
The full minutes from the above meeting will be posted on the LMC website once approved at the next meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact either Peter Disney, Andy Graham or Karen Caile.
Just two key points from this meeting:-
The full minutes from the above meeting will be posted on the LMC website once approved at the next meeting.
If you have any questions, please contact either Peter Disney, Andy Graham or Karen Caile.
Just two key points from this meeting:-
- Vicky Wilkins will be planning the next Breed Association Day, likely to be early 2024 located in the north of England. The next BAD in 2025 will be located in the south of England.
- Regarding the proposed LMC New Rules, we still await a response from the Kennel Club which is now delaying the process we had intended to communicate the proposed New Rules in the upcoming Newsletter. Therefore, the next Newsletter will be printed excluding the New Rules but will set out the voting and Special General Meeting process which will follow once we are able to mail the proposed New Rules to all members. We apologise for this delay but feel that it is best to ensure that the KC are comfortable with the proposed rules before we proceed.
Committee Meeting Minutes - 20th June 2023
19th July 2023
GAME FAIR, RAGLEY HALL, WARWICKSHIRE 28 – 30 JULY 2023
Following her selection to represent England in the HPR Home International Competition at the Game Fair, we would like to wish Lexi (owned by Christine Ogle and Dr Robert Suchett-Kaye) every success in the competition, a wonderful opportunity to fly the flag for Large Munsterlanders. Good luck Lexi!
Following her selection to represent England in the HPR Home International Competition at the Game Fair, we would like to wish Lexi (owned by Christine Ogle and Dr Robert Suchett-Kaye) every success in the competition, a wonderful opportunity to fly the flag for Large Munsterlanders. Good luck Lexi!
29th June 2023
Kennel Club Breed Supplement Jan - Mar 2023 added to website - Health - KC Breed Records
26th June 2023
Update from the committee following Management Committee meeting Tuesday 20th June 2023
26th June 2023
Committee Meeting Minutes - 30th May 2023
1st June 2023
Update from the committee following Management Committee meeting Monday 30th May 2023
1st June 2023
Committee Meeting Minutes - 15th May 2023
18th May 2023
Update from the committee following Management Committee meeting Monday 15th May 2023
The full minutes from the above meeting will be posted on the LMC website once approved at the next meeting. In the meantime, here are the key points for your interest.
If you have any questions, please contact either Peter Disney, Andy Graham or Karen Caile.
If you have any questions, please contact either Peter Disney, Andy Graham or Karen Caile.
- We are pleased to announce that Nicky Logie has been co-opted to the committee, bringing the committee to 11 members.
- There are vacancies on the committee, and your support would be welcomed. If you are interested in helping to support and run the club, please contact any member of the committee.
- The 4th June LMC Championship Show is fast approaching, we have one request - if you are able to provide prizes for the raffle table – please contact Erin Logie.
- We are seeking helpers for the Hall Barn Working Tests (near Beaconsfield) on 2nd July. If you would like to help, please contact Helen Evans.
- The Committee is working on the process to put the proposed New Club Rules to the membership. The intention is to include the proposed rules in the next Newsletter with information on the voting process.
10th May 2023
Kennel Club Breed Supplement Oct - Dec 2022 added to website - Health - KC Breed Records
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6th May 2023
In the last four days a lot has happened within the Club.
On Sunday 30th April at West of England Ladies Kennel Society Championship show, Dr Robert Suchett-Kaye verbally informed four members of the Committee that after a lot of careful thought he had decided to resign from his roles as Chairman and Honorary Secretary to concentrate on other things. He requested that his decision be kept as low key as possible, and also stated that he would be writing to the Committee shortly.
The formal resignation letter was received by the Committee on Tuesday evening. All the Committee and members would wish to thank Dr Robert for his years of dedicated service to the Club in different roles: his vast experience and knowledge will be sorely missed.
The Committee was able to urgently meet via Zoom late on Wednesday evening to discuss implications and decide a way forward. The immediate requirement was to establish new Ex-Officio members: Peter Disney was co-opted as Chairman and Andy Graham as Honorary Secretary, serving until the next AGM when those roles will be subject to elections with terms to align with the usual three-year Ex-Officio rotation.
The Committee was then able to welcome Chris Bargman, Sarah James and Jack Waddington to the team, all have been co-opted onto the Committee and attended their first meeting. Their addition is very much appreciated, and we all look forward to working together in the future.
Clearly with considerable changes, the Committee has a new dimension and has much to discuss, and sort out. There is a strong desire to move the club forward in a positive and purposeful way. Involving and listening to members old and new, and keeping the communications flowing will be important.
Before moving on, the Committee would like to wholeheartedly thank all those who have served on the committee, generously giving up their time and energy supporting the club. The club simply can’t function without such support, so once again – a huge thank you.
Two further matters to share.
Firstly, there are several roles within the committee that are in need of support (which could be done as a member of the committee or not). Further details will follow after the next committee meeting, but in the meantime, if you have some spare time to support the club, and would like to help, please let any committee member know.
Secondly, over the next few months, the Committee will be putting together a “Plan for the future”, this will involve some collaboration and progress will be shared with the membership through regular updates.
The next committee meeting is on 15th May.
On Sunday 30th April at West of England Ladies Kennel Society Championship show, Dr Robert Suchett-Kaye verbally informed four members of the Committee that after a lot of careful thought he had decided to resign from his roles as Chairman and Honorary Secretary to concentrate on other things. He requested that his decision be kept as low key as possible, and also stated that he would be writing to the Committee shortly.
The formal resignation letter was received by the Committee on Tuesday evening. All the Committee and members would wish to thank Dr Robert for his years of dedicated service to the Club in different roles: his vast experience and knowledge will be sorely missed.
The Committee was able to urgently meet via Zoom late on Wednesday evening to discuss implications and decide a way forward. The immediate requirement was to establish new Ex-Officio members: Peter Disney was co-opted as Chairman and Andy Graham as Honorary Secretary, serving until the next AGM when those roles will be subject to elections with terms to align with the usual three-year Ex-Officio rotation.
The Committee was then able to welcome Chris Bargman, Sarah James and Jack Waddington to the team, all have been co-opted onto the Committee and attended their first meeting. Their addition is very much appreciated, and we all look forward to working together in the future.
Clearly with considerable changes, the Committee has a new dimension and has much to discuss, and sort out. There is a strong desire to move the club forward in a positive and purposeful way. Involving and listening to members old and new, and keeping the communications flowing will be important.
Before moving on, the Committee would like to wholeheartedly thank all those who have served on the committee, generously giving up their time and energy supporting the club. The club simply can’t function without such support, so once again – a huge thank you.
Two further matters to share.
Firstly, there are several roles within the committee that are in need of support (which could be done as a member of the committee or not). Further details will follow after the next committee meeting, but in the meantime, if you have some spare time to support the club, and would like to help, please let any committee member know.
Secondly, over the next few months, the Committee will be putting together a “Plan for the future”, this will involve some collaboration and progress will be shared with the membership through regular updates.
The next committee meeting is on 15th May.