Welcome to Tyne Tees Tweed Field Trial Association

Welcome to the Tyne Tees and Tweed Field Trial Association website.  Here you can find all the information you'll need about the club, working tests and field trial's.

If you would like to apply to become a member of the club select 'New Member Application' from the 'Members' menu.

As a Members with a registered email you can Login to the website and manage your own profile and dog details Click Here for instructions.

Renew your membership On-Line from the Membership section of the website. The system uses PayPal Logo as it's financial gateway. You do not need a PayPal account. All major Credit and Debit cards are accepted.

On-Line Entry to the clubs Working Tests and Field Trials is now available.

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Officers and Committee

24 Apr 2025
Following the Clubs 2025 AGM the officers and committee were elected as follows
 
 
President - Mr. Dougy Armstrong
Chairman - Mr. Matt Armstrong
Vice Chair - Mr. Steve Charlton
Secretary & Treasure - Mr. David Jennings
 
Retriever FT Sec - Mr. Ian Palmer
Retriever Working Test Sec - Mr. Raymond Holt
 
Spaniel FT Sec - Mr. Steve Charlton
 
 
Committee
Mr. Dan Owen (spaniel)
Mr. Danny Boyle (spaniel)
Mr. Billy Slack (spaniel)
Mr. William Cross (retriever)
Ms. Margaret Gibson (retriever)
Mr. James Haley (retriever)
Mr. P Dyson (retriever)

 

Officers and Committee

30 Apr 2024
Following the Clubs 2024 AGM the officers and committee were elected as follows
 
 
President - Mr. Dougy Armstrong
Chairman - Mr. Matt Armstrong
Vice Chair - Mr. Steve Charlton
Secretary & Treasure - Mr. David Jennings
 
Retriever FT Sec - Mr. Ian Palmer
Retriever Working Test Sec - Mr. Raymond Holt
 
Spaniel FT Sec - Mr. Steve Charlton
 
 
Committee
Mr. John Goldsmith (spaniel)
Mr. William Cross (retriever)
Ms. Margaret Gibson (retriever)
Miss. Julia Johnston (retriever)
Mr. Peter Cutting (retriever)
Mr. James Haley (retriever)
 

Officers and Committee

01 Jul 2021
Following the Clubs AGM on the 01 July 2021 the officers and committee were elected as follows
 
 
President - Mr. Dougy Armstrong
Chairman - Mr. Jim Baldwin
Vice Chair - Mr. Steve Charlton
Secretary & Treasure - Mr. David Jennings
 
Retriever FT Sec - Mr. Ian Palmer
Retriever Working Test Sec - Vacant - IF you would be interested in this position please get in touch
 
Spaniel FT Sec - Mr. Steve Charlton
 
 
Committee
Mr. John Goldsmith (spaniel)
Mr. Matt Armstrong (spaniel)
Mr. William Cross (retriever)
Ms. Margaret Gibson (retriever)
Miss. Julia Johnston (retriever)
Mr. Peter Cutting (retriever)
Mr. James Haley (retriever)
 
Our thanks go to Dougy for his many years of service as chairman.

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Latest Spaniel News

Spaniel Training Day - 7th June 2025

05 May 2025

The Tyne Tees and Tweed FTA will be running a Spaniel training day on the 7th of June at Wheelbirks, Stocksfield, Northumberland, this is a novice day covering the basics of Gundog Training.

All dogs should have basic obedience and be comfortable in the presence of other dogs.

The format of the day will be as follows:

Arrive at the location for a 9am start.

The mornings will consist of basic handling skills and exercises aimed at improving hunting style and technique, and directional work.

We will break for lunch at 12pm, please bring food and drinks with you, there is a fantastic food establishment on site if you would prefer. 

Training will resume after lunch when we will focus on retrieving and delivery skills.

The Trainer on the day will be Danny Boyle from Guneagal Gundogs with assistance from Stephen Charlton.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please Email info@tyneteestweedfta.com with your application asap.

Cost for the Day is £30 per handler. Further instructions including how to pay will be sent on confirmation of your application.

Please bring water for your Dogs and Poo bags.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you on the Day.

Stake 1 - Novice Cocker Spaniel Result

05 Jul 2024

1st Mallowdale Jolly - Miss Alexandra Hayes, Handler Mr Ian Openshaw

To see the full results of the Novice Cocker Spaniel Trial held at Allenheads, Northumberland

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Stake 4 - Novice A/V Result

18 Oct 2023

1st Fuselea Izzy - Mr Paul Matthews

To see the full results of the 16 Dog Novice A/V held at Eggleston, Barnard Castle

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Stake 3 - Novice A/V Result

01 Aug 2023

1st Delflush Delta - Mr Brian Wade

To see the full results of the 16 Dog Novice A/V held at Buttertubs Estate, Hawes, Yorkshire

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Stake 2 - Open A/V Excluding Cockers Result

31 Jul 2023

1st Broomfield Vera at Taykimoor - Miss Kim Stewart

To see the full results of the 16 Dog Open A/V [Excluding Spaniel (Cockers)] held at Buttertubs Estate, Hawes, Yorkshire

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Latest Retriever News

Working Test 2 - Allensford 2025 Result

03 May 2025

The Tyne, Tees & Tweed FTA held our second working test today on Allensford Estate, Consett on Sat 3rd May, by kind permission of the Landowner Mr Edwin Taylor.

Judges for the day were Ian Palmer (3734B), Barbara Everitt, Paul Owens & Tam Beattie.

Grateful to them for giving up their time to make the event possible, they put together a good selection of tests fully utilising the beautiful undulating ground and the River Derwent which flows through the area.

Big thank you to the helpers who chipped in to help and made the day possible.

There was an impressive selection of prizes donated by everyone who came along, which was very much appreciated and I'm keen to find out how the home baked Lemon cake went down with a cup of tea?!

Also very grateful to Ian Palmer who organised and prepared the venue the day before and David Jennings for everything he does behind the scenes and for helping out on the day.

Massive thank you to the Sponsors -

SKINNERS DOG FOOD

SPORTING SAINT

Their support is very much appreciated

Huge congratulations and very well deserved to all in the awards – they were as follows

To see the full results

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Working Test 3 - Emblehope & Burngrange 2024 Result

21 Jul 2024

The Tyne, Tees & Tweed FTA held their final working test today on the Royal Kennel Clubs Emblehope and Burngrange Estate.
Judges for the day were Paula Cullis, Sarah Miles, Anthea Shelley & Steve Cullis.
They put together a good selection of challenging tests to fully test all the competitors and their dogs, utilising the testing ground within walking distance of the Alan Rountree Lodge. Special thanks to Steve and Paula Cullis who stayed on in the area to judge for the club👏

Club treasurer David Jennings, who was especially thanked for all his work and support behind the scenes, put in a big shift throwing dummies all day. Struggling for dedicated helpers for the day, many of the competitors stepped in and helped with making the event a success.

On a personal note - I am extremely grateful to my wife Anne for her unwavering support leading up to and during the event and for providing the food for the judges and helpers.

Massive thank you to the Sponsors -

SKINNERS DOG FOOD
SPORTING SAINT
RIVERDALE HALL HOTEL, BELLINGHAM
Their support is so important and very much appreciated 👏

Huge congratulations and very well deserved to all in the awards – they were as follows:

To see the full results

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Working Test 2 - Allensford 2024 Result

04 May 2024

The Tyne, Tees & Tweed FTA held our second working test today on Allensford Estate, Consett on Sat 4th May, by kind permission of the Landowner Mr Edwin Taylor.
Judges for the day were Ian Palmer (3734)B, Barbara Everitt, Julia Johnston, and Kevin Churnside.
They put together a good selection of tests fully utilising the beautiful undulating ground and water features.

Big thank you to the helpers who stepped up to help and made the day possible -
Julie, Jack, Jordan, James, Lorna, Sue, Wendy, Moragh and Sophie

Also very grateful to Ian Palmer who organised and prepared the venue and David Jennings for everything he does behind the scenes.

Massive thank you to the Sponsors -
SKINNERS DOG FOOD, SPORTING SAINT

Their support is very much appreciated 👏

Huge congratulations and very well deserved to all in the awards – they were as follows -

We hope everyone enjoyed the day and hope to see everyone again at the next test at Emblehope on July 21st.

To see the full results

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Working Test 1 - Emblehope & Burngrange 2024 Result

23 Mar 2024

The Tyne, Tees & Tweed FTA held their first working test today on the Kennel Clubs Emblehope and Burngrange Estate.
Judges for the day were Glyn Coupar, Becki Thistle, Darren Thompson and Tam Beattie.
They put together a variety of tests to fully challenge all the competitors and their canine companions, utilising the testing ground within sight of the Alan Rountree Lodge. Handy for the many hot cuppas that kept everyone refuelled on a day of biting cold wind.

Big thank you to the helpers on the day - Julie Smart, Paul Deighton, Ian Palmer & John Rafferty.

Also very grateful to my wife Anne, Ian Palmer and David Jennings who have all been very supportive, leading up to and during the event.

Massive thank you to the Sponsors -

SKINNERS DOG FOOD, SPORTING SAINT & RIVERDALE HALL HOTEL, BELLINGHAM

Their support is very much appreciated 👏


Huge congratulations and very well deserved to all in the awards

To see the full results

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Stake 2 - Novice AV 2023 Result

29 Sep 2023

1st Buccleuch Electra - Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry KT, Handler Mr David Lissett

To see the full results of the Novice AV Retriever Trial held at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate, Northumberland

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