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hope you little club keeps going get few opens on i sure you get support need keep the clubs going i all was try to support my club worcester good luck hope to come to one of your opens :thumbsup:

 

[Karen-Coral]

hope you little club keeps going get few opens on i sure you get support need keep the clubs going i all was try to support my club worcester good luck hope to come to one of your opens :thumbsup:

I am sure your comments were for all the right reasons and well intended thanks for your support .

I totaly agree with most of what you said --ref--keeping little clubs going--we will keep trying --

With ref, to holding opens ----my opinion of that is -----sadly it was all the opens held that killed off the little clubs

There used to be at least 10 whippet racing clubs in our area all about half hours drive from us now --

We would get up early Sunday morning go to Kirby-Stephen to race --have dinner in working mens club then on to afternoon racing at Penrith --great days !!!!

The nearest now and only other in the north west region is Astley n Tilsley which is about an hour away ---

Gone are Carlisle/Penrith/Kirkby-Stephen/Sedburgh/Kendal/three in the Barrow in Furness region/Preston/Oswaldtwistle/--

in the late sixties /early seventies it was not uncommon to see three grades of racing with 100 dogs running at a club handicap twice a week at Lancaster-- it was much harder to find a dog to win at opens --only the best from each club would travel to opens----the rest run at local clubs===

Keeping them going ---no longer sadly and may be to late to save for future generations--some areas will survive but not all --

thanks again for your support

Steve

 

[stormy weathers]

Have to agree with the opens killing off the clubs, but even the attendance at them is going down, you only need to look at the last 2 golden jacket opens, hardly anyone there. Everyone can see what is happening but we just keep getting more and more opens, something really needs to change.

 

[Karen-Coral]

Have to agree with the opens killing off the clubs, but even the attendance at them is going down, you only need to look at the last 2 golden jacket opens, hardly anyone there. Everyone can see what is happening but we just keep getting more and more opens, something really needs to change.

well said !!!!!can not agree more ---time to take a step back i think

steve

 

[sherry]

i think all clubs struggle this time of year. we only had 3 turn up 4 the handicap last sun @ the rising sun and i think she only had 3 or 4 @ westerhope. all u can do is turn up each week and hope people turn up thats wot we do. also wot i do i write a little newslleter with when the handicaps will b on when they r cancelled etc.

 

[bonio]

hope you little club keeps going get few opens on i sure you get support need keep the clubs going i all was try to support my club worcester good luck hope to come to one of your opens :thumbsup:

I am sure your comments were for all the right reasons and well intended thanks for your support .

I totaly agree with most of what you said --ref--keeping little clubs going--we will keep trying --

With ref, to holding opens ----my opinion of that is -----sadly it was all the opens held that killed off the little clubs

There used to be at least 10 whippet racing clubs in our area all about half hours drive from us now --

We would get up early Sunday morning go to Kirby-Stephen to race --have dinner in working mens club then on to afternoon racing at Penrith --great days !!!!

The nearest now and only other in the north west region is Astley n Tilsley which is about an hour away ---

Gone are Carlisle/Penrith/Kirkby-Stephen/Sedburgh/Kendal/three in the Barrow in Furness region/Preston/Oswaldtwistle/--

in the late sixties /early seventies it was not uncommon to see three grades of racing with 100 dogs running at a club handicap twice a week at Lancaster-- it was much harder to find a dog to win at opens --only the best from each club would travel to opens----the rest run at local clubs===

Keeping them going ---no longer sadly and may be to late to save for future generations--some areas will survive but not all --

thanks again for your support

Steve

God I remember those days so well, we used to race at all those clubs over 30 years ago.It's a long time since we had whippets our last one died about 10-11 years ago.Where is Far Moor in Lancaster cos although we have lurchers now one of them loves to race so we may have a trip down memory lane 1 night and bring her along.Sonia

 

[Karen-Coral]

hope you little club keeps going get few opens on i sure you get support need keep the clubs going i all was try to support my club worcester good luck hope to come to one of your opens :thumbsup:

I am sure your comments were for all the right reasons and well intended thanks for your support .

I totaly agree with most of what you said --ref--keeping little clubs going--we will keep trying --

With ref, to holding opens ----my opinion of that is -----sadly it was all the opens held that killed off the little clubs

There used to be at least 10 whippet racing clubs in our area all about half hours drive from us now --

We would get up early Sunday morning go to Kirby-Stephen to race --have dinner in working mens club then on to afternoon racing at Penrith --great days !!!!

The nearest now and only other in the north west region is Astley n Tilsley which is about an hour away ---

Gone are Carlisle/Penrith/Kirkby-Stephen/Sedburgh/Kendal/three in the Barrow in Furness region/Preston/Oswaldtwistle/--

in the late sixties /early seventies it was not uncommon to see three grades of racing with 100 dogs running at a club handicap twice a week at Lancaster-- it was much harder to find a dog to win at opens --only the best from each club would travel to opens----the rest run at local clubs===

Keeping them going ---no longer sadly and may be to late to save for future generations--some areas will survive but not all --

thanks again for your support

Steve

God I remember those days so well, we used to race at all those clubs over 30 years ago.It's a long time since we had whippets our last one died about 10-11 years ago.Where is Far Moor in Lancaster cos although we have lurchers now one of them loves to race so we may have a trip down memory lane 1 night and bring her along.Sonia

Hi you would be made most welcome at L W R C--we used to run along Quay Meadow behind Waggon and Horses pub --but sadly with all the new buildings and bonfires broken glass etc we deciced to move to far moor playing fields ---situated along side the old moor hospital and young offenders prison --I hope to see you soon.

There are a few faces from the past poping up for a look and all are welcome --Lancaster, LA1 3JW

Steve

 

[Trojan]

I have to admit Steve there are weeks when I wonder if it is worth carrying on with our club (Manton) although at the beginning of the year we were getting good numbers over the past few weeks numbers have been very low, last couple of meetings we have hardly had enough dogs to race so have just trialled and puppy trained with the help of the people who have turned up. Maybe the hard ground, injuries, seasons all have a bearing on this but i strongly believe that with the amount of opens, BWRA events and Fed events that the clubs may be suffering. I too remember racing in the morning nipping home having a quick bite to eat and then on to round two for afternoon racing. We would race morning at Manton then on to Ollerton & Bevercotes, when Ollerton closed we raced am at Manton and pm at Retford, sadly Manton is the only one of these clubs remaining, although we are very lucky in the E Mids as quite a few clubs still going (obviously alot more been and gone as is the same everywhere!!) We should all remember clubs are fab for training and schooling our up and coming open class dogs, but if they all go by the wayside due to lack of support eventually our sport/hobby will do too!! (Sorry off the soap box now (w00t) )

Good Luck with your club hope it picks up :luck:

 

[MICK DUDEK]

SUCCESS For our little LANCASTER WHIPPET RACING CLUB THIS WEEKEND AT A + T MINNERS GIN PIT

MR SOLO 40LB HEAT WINNER

MULE SKINNER 40LB HEAT WINNER, 40LB CLASS WINNER , RUNNER UP SUPREME SCRATCH

2ND 20LB VET BITCH CLASS , WINNER CONS VET

2ND 28LB VET CLASS, WINNER 25LB VET CLASS, SUPREME VET

PEDI HEAT WINNER , PEDI FINAL RUNNER UP

WHITEY 9 YEAR OLD 2ND 25LB VET CLASS ( NICE TO SEE THE OLD MAN BACK RUNNING ON THE TRACK )

OVERALL NOT A BAD WEEKEND FOR OUR CLUB

 

[SmAsH]

Training last night , only five dogs , Bear , Madi , Rockey , Charlie and Lotti , pouring with rain but still went , all the dogs ran well putting in good times , seem to be putting better times in week after week , (w00t) Lotti had a good play with the lure , not letting go she seems to think it belongs just to her . BIG PUSH NOW FOR THE CHAMPS , GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE :thumbsup:

 

[Vicky]

That's dedication for you :thumbsup:

 

[MICK DUDEK]

We try our best Vicky we get knocked down but we get up again there never guna keep us down , we get knocked down but we get up again there never guna keep us down , if you know what i mean :thumbsup:

 

[Karen-Coral]

To those who may be interested --Lancaster Whippet Racing Club will be starting around easter time weather permitting --

also health permitting----this will be just one night per week not two like last year ----to start with--

It is also time to renew BWRA membership --

I have had quite a few new enquiries from Kendal/Fleetwood/Preston/Barrow-in Furness- looking promising !

Anyone visiting Lancaster Club will be made welcome---you can bring your dogs along or just have a look --

Pete,s Pet Store in Morecanbe have some little information flyers that help out with questions about feeding and training pups--

these are free from the club to those who request them --

Hope to see you all around Easter --

I will keep this site updated on events /times etc==

steve :thumbsup:

 

[Trojan]

Good Luck :luck:

 

[Karen-Coral]

To those who may be interested --Lancaster Whippet Racing Club will be starting around easter time weather permitting --
also health permitting----this will be just one night per week not two like last year ----to start with--

It is also time to renew BWRA membership --

I have had quite a few new enquiries from Kendal/Fleetwood/Preston/Barrow-in Furness- looking promising !

Anyone visiting Lancaster Club will be made welcome---you can bring your dogs along or just have a look --

Pete,s Pet Store in Morecanbe have some little information flyers that help out with questions about feeding and training pups--

these are free from the club to those who request them --

Hope to see you all around Easter --

I will keep this site updated on events /times etc==

steve :thumbsup:

PETE'S PETS in 'MORECAMBE'

 

[MICK DUDEK]

When we start up again at LANCASTER WHIPPET RACING CLUB, FARMOOR , LANCASTER who will be coming and how many dogs will you be bringing,

ENQUIRES can be made on here to Karen-Coral or to MICK DUDEK

HOPE TO SEE A GOOD TURN OUT THIS YEAR AGAIN :thumbsup:

 

[MICK DUDEK]

Not long now before LANCASTER WHIPPET RACING CLUB STARTS training again on the FAR MOOR in LANCASTER

ANYONE WISHING TO COME ALONG AND WATCH OR RUN A DOG WILL BE MADE MOST WELCOME

FOR DIRECTIONS AND TIMES PM ME OR Karen-Coral HERE ON K9 :thumbsup:

 

[Karen-Coral]

Really pleased to say i have had quite a number of inquiries about the Club and when we will be starting again --

I rang Mick yesterday with a view to going and marking out the track and filling holes made by footballers /Golfers/horses-

We will check out equipment and get batteries charged ready to start in very near future once Champs are done with ==

Hope to see all those new faces from last year boosting our membership up a little --

keep an eye on here for start date !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone is welcome the more the merrier with a dog or without----- just to come along take a look at what we do!!!

Club racing is something from the past that is also the future----- time to get involved is now new ideas welcomed--

helpers always welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve :thumbsup:

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[Karen-Coral]

Really pleased to say i have had quite a number of inquiries about the Club and when we will be starting again --
I rang Mick yesterday with a view to going and marking out the track and filling holes made by footballers /Golfers/horses-

We will check out equipment and get batteries charged ready to start in very near future once Champs are done with ==

Hope to see all those new faces from last year boosting our membership up a little --

keep an eye on here for start date !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone is welcome the more the merrier with a dog or without----- just to come along take a look at what we do!!!

Club racing is something from the past that is also the future----- time to get involved is now new ideas welcomed--

helpers always welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve :thumbsup:

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[Karen-Coral]

Just to say a big well done to Lynne& Mick getting R.up with Little Flyer --she never lets you down so happy for you both!!

Steve

Whilst i am on this thread any person who lives in the Lancaster area who has a dog/bitch ped/non ped who would like to try out Whippet Racing we are about to start very soon on the Far Moor Playing Fields --

Mick and I will be going to track this week to measure the /100/150/160/165 yard track and mark it out check traps etc --

also 25/50 for young dogs just starting----

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR WHEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve