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BRANCH HISTORY The EAST ANGLIAN ‘SECTION’ of the English Shetland Sheepdog Club was formed on 13 March 1968 at The Conservative Club Hall in Kelvedon, Essex. There were 20 people present, and the officers and committee were elected as follows:-
President – Mrs H.Goodwin (Hildlane) Chairman – Mr R. Searle (Francehill) Secretary – Mrs J. Fox Treasurer – Mrs M. Marriage (Scylla)
Committee – Mr D. Thornley (Felthorn) – Mr D. Craven (Tyneford) – Mr J. Sparkes (Cloudyisle) Mr B. Ostle (Elstor) – Mr G. Evans (Donreen) – Mrs D. Monks (Dornbrae)
There were 12
meetings a year held at various venues throughout Essex, Suffolk and
Norfolk,
The ‘Section’
became a ‘Branch’ in 1992, and has hosted a varied programme of events
Matches – Grooming
Demonstrations – Health Talks – Brains’ Trusts – Quizzes
The Branch is proud to have had, and still has, some influential Breeders within its region, and is renowned for a number of well known Sheltie Champions too.
The Branch
continues to host meetings and events throughout the year. It remains
positive with its
The Branch celebrated its ‘55th’ year in 2023. |