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The next VENTURE HILL SPRINT will be held on Sunday,29th June. Entries close on Wednesday, 25th July. Please ring or text Sue on 07931729348 for more details.

After numerous requests, we are holding a Whippet Fun Lure Coursing day at our usual venue, Kingsclere, Newbury on Saturday, 13th July. All dogs will run in Stakes and will be matched by age, height and weight. Please find attached a copy of the entry form. Please complete it and return it to me...

After numerous requests, we are holding a Whippet Fun Lure Coursing day at our usual venue, Kingsclere, Newbury on Saturday, 13th July. All dogs will run in Stakes and will be matched by age, height and weight. Please find attached a copy of the entry form. Please complete it and return it to me...

Rob had a major fall at home last week and is now in respite care. He would love to hear from his old friends in the show world - a card would be much appreciated. His address is: Arrigadeen, 20 Cambridge Road, Clevedon, BS21 7HX I'm planning to go today, so I can update on his progress.

Hi All, I am informed by the farm manager, Bryan,at Park House that because of the wet weather,he cannot get access to the field to cut the grass or lay scalpings at the entrances. His only suggestion is that we park vehicles on the access roads and walk onto the field. We think that...

The next meeting of the Venture Hill Sprinting Club is on Sunday, November 4th. Entries close on Monday, 29th October. Ring Sue on 07931729348, or 01264 781682 for details.

Hi All, Just to inform everybody that an extra meeting has been arranged for November 11th, in lieu of the meeting cancelled in July. Further details are posted on our website. Also be aware that our meeting on the 16th September is on the same day as the Newbury Show, so traffic around...

Hi All, After discussion with Bryan, the farm manager, we have no option but to cancel the meeting next Sunday. The ground is waterlogged and the entrances are thick with mud, so he has not been able to get onto the field to cut the grass. Although the weather forecast is better for the...

I've had a number of enquiries about the state of the field at Kingsclere for the forthcoming meeting on the 15th May. As you know, last month the ground was hard although we did find some good running ground despite lack of rain. Rain is forecast this weekend and next week , but it may be not...

Just a reminder that West Somerset is holding a Fun Day this coming Sunday. Apologies for the wrong date published in Countryman's Weekly. Look forward to seeing you there.

Just to a reminder that there is no meeting this coming Sunday as the Polo Club have a major tournament.

West Somerset P.W.R.C. are holding their annual Fun Day at Taunon Polo Ground on Sunday. Events include showing, agility, racing and stalls. showing starts at 10 00a.m.

West Somerset P.W.R.C. are holding their annual Fun Day at Taunon Polo Ground on Sunday. Events include showing, agility, racing and stalls. showing starts at 10 00a.m.

5 beautiful, healthy dog puppies a week old tomorrow. A remarkable litter because the bitch started to have a pyometra 3 weeks after mating. Even the vet was amazed. Mother and babies thriving. Hope you like the pictures Trudie,-more next week.

We had a great whippety and lurcher day at West Somerset to raise money for the new container to keep the club equipment secure.The weather was just right- the hot sun came out just as we finished the stakes, and we picniced and sunbathed. Thanks to all our helpers and supporters and especially...

We wish to announce the next event of the Venture Sprint Club. It will be a 200m sprint at the Taunton Vale Polo Club using the facilities and permission of West Somerset Whippet Racing Club. Proceeds in aid of West Somerset WRC. The Slipper will be Mel Nichols as usual. Home made...

Thanks to everybody for coming and braving the sunshine and showers. We had a full card of seven stakes of Greyhounds, ten stakes of Whippets and three stakes of lurchers. Everybody who was expected turned up - well done. The rain cleared, and the sun came out. We picniced on the grass and...

There is a large card for next Sunday's meeting, (76 slips), so PLEASE arrive by 9 00a.m. First brace in slips is 9 30. We shall be on the field for 8 00a.m. and the refreshment wagon will be there for early breakfasts! The location is stunning, and the track looks perfect after the rain. All...

We are holding a Hill Sprint at Wickwar in South Gloucestershire on SUNDAY JULY 12. This is a re-run of the November meeting which was cancelled because of the state of the field. We did receive lots of entry for the November meeting. We are contacting people to see if they want their entries...

We held a very successful fun dog show last Sunday on Taunton Polo Ground. We had two show rings with judges Stephen Colson for terriers and Ian Adamson for running dogs. There was an agility course and fun racing trials up the track home made refreshments, pet supplies and greyhound rescue...