Training promises

AUCTION OF TRAINING PROMISES

WELCOME to this Auction of Training Promises . Our appreciation must go to everyone who has donated the promises and those who will be generously bidding THANK YOU.

Please read the following before proceeding:

· Bidders can bid in their own time and from any location.

· Details of bidder plus nom de plume if desired must be provided at the time of bidding.
· Bidding may be in the form of a sealed bid or individual bids.
· Bidding will be accepted via email or telephone to Sue Main and published on the web site with the name or nom de plume of the bidder alongside the amount of the bid to clarify who the current bidder is.
· It is the responsibility of the purchaser to make the necessary arrangements with the donor after the auction.
· All bidding will end on the 7th July 2008 at midnight .
· All bidding and queries please contact:Sue Main, Tel: +44(0)1678 530408

                               THE PROMISES

Lot 1
An opportunity to enhance your handling skills with the Welsh National President, E Wyn Edwards; himself a double Supreme Champion and Captain of the Welsh Team for the 2008 World Trial. He will spend 1/2 a day with you and observe you handling your dogs; offering such advice as is he feels appropriate. You will thereafter enjoy a three course meal.
Donor: E Wyn Edwards, Ruthin, N Wales
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Lot 2
Two or four people are invited to join National singles and brace winner Con McGarry at his home in Roscommon, Ireland for a day's training. Light meals and accommodation are also included.
Donor: Con McGarry, Roscommon, Ireland. www.mcgarrys-sheepdogs.co.uk
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Lot 3
One night's board for up to 2 people with Sue Main at her idyllically situated home on the outskirts of Bala, N Wales; including a light lunch and evening meal. A day's training and tuition with 3 times Supreme Champion Gwyn Jones, Penmachno. This offer is to anyone who wishes to take that extra step further and improve themselves and their dogs in training and trialling. Donors: Gwyn Jones, Penmachno and Sue Main, Bala. www.mainbordercollies.com
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Lot 4
An offer of a day's training for 2 people on a one to one basis with National and World Champion Gordon Watt at home in Norfolk. Tuition for any level of handler and dog. Includes light lunch.
Donor: Gordon Watt, Norfolk. www.wgordonwattsheepdogtraining.co.uk
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Lot 5
One person, with up to 3 dogs, is invited for a weekend's training with bed and board with Janet Beale at her Astra Breeding and Training Centre.
Donor: Janet Beale, Angus,Scotland
www.sheepdogsforsale.com
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Lot 6
2007 Welsh National Champion Glyn and son 2007 International Qualifying Champion, Gethin invite you to join them for some mountain work and training, together with two night's mobile home accommodation for 4 people in a spectacular setting in the hills of N. Wales
Donors: Glyn and Gethin Jones, Llanarmon DC, N Wales http://cwmbordercollies.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lot 7
Join Irish Team member Saemus Gormley at his Kilcreen Sheepdog Centre, Co Derry, N. Ireland for a day's training including self catering accommodation for 2 people.
Donor: Saemus Gormley, N. Ireland
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Lot 8
Supreme Champion and renowned judge Julie Hill (Simpson) is offering a private lesson at Carcant in the Scottish Borders.
Donor: Julie Hill, Heriot, Midlothian, Scotland
www.henderson-hill-bordercollies.co.uk

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Lot 9
Breeder and Supreme Champion Bobby is also offering a private lesson. Time to be arranged, at Carcant Farm.
Donor: Bobby Henderson, Heriot Midlothian, Scotland
www.henderson-hill-bordercollies.co.uk
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We also have some fantastic offers which are a bit different:

Lot A
Two nights stay (may be part of a longer reservation if availablity permits) at Belle Rose Cottage, Victory Farm, Chesterton, Maryland, USA Donor: Sarah Ruckelshaus
www.victory-farm.org

Lot B
A 3 night stay in the 5 star self catering Shepherd's Barn in the Picturesque Quernmore Valley, near Lancaster . Donor: Thomas Longton
www.longtonsheepdogs.com