The Trials on 11th October were a tremendous success and our thanks go to Rob Smith for the use of the field and sheep. Our thanks go to all those who helped in any way and of course, the dog runners for their support.

The results were

1st: Colin Pickford with Meg

2nd: Steve Allen with Max

3rd: Katy Cropper and Gin

Decorated Finger Stick

To be offered for sale on the 1st November at the Annual Dinner highly decorated finger stick with the funds going to the Dovedale Sheep Dog Society.

If you are unable to attend the dinner then please contact the secretary who will be happy to take your bid.

THIS SUNDAY 11th OCTOBER 2026

Open Winter Trial at Ilam Meadows Farm, Ilam, DE6 2AZ by kind permission of Robert Smith.

Start Time 8am. Enter and pay on the day £10.00 per run. Car park and toilets. NO catering

Judges 2026

Our judges this year are;

Mr Jed Watson from Yelverton, Devon

and

Mr Tim Foster from Creaton, Northants

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Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials 2026

Welcome to all our followers and rest reassured that arrangements continue a pace for this years trials which take place on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August 2026 with a start time of 7am each day.

Please note that if you are visiting us on both days then purchase membership badges at £10.00 per person, otherwise over 16’s pay £7.50 per day. NB: CASH payments only.

Our Craft Tent Steward, Catherine, has a variety of stall holders who will be attending please do support them.

Following the successful display of and interest in the tractors last year these will be returning in 2026.

As many of you will be aware our president this year is Mr John Etches who will be ably supported by his wife, Susan. John has served on the committee for many years and is deserving of the office of President.