Events

In addition to organising three shows per year, the committee also organise other activities. If you have any suggestions for future events which you would like to see organised please contact a committee member.

Coming Up….

Event Calendar

Curly Coated Retriever Club Championship Show – 11July 2026

Entries are now open for our Championship Show.

The show is being held at Oswestry Agricultural Showground, in Shropshire, and our judge, from Finland, is Breed Specialist
Tiina Illukka (Caballus).

Our show this year is sponsored by Skinners, there will be:
-Goodie Bags for 1st to 3rd in each class
-Reserve Best In Show wins a 2.5kg Skinners Food Voucher
-Best In Show wins a 15kg Skinners Food Voucher

We will have our wonderful Curly Club Shop, Raffle, and Club Breed Rescue Stand on the day.
There will be a Training Day on Sunday 12 July 2026 - more details to follow.
Camping is available and can be booked via Fossedata at £15 per night for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Entries can be made via Fossedata and will close at
Midnight on Sunday, 28 June 2026

CCRC Gundog Training – Northern Hub


CCRC Gundog Training Day
25 April 2026
Lingholm Estate, near Keswick, Cumbria


All abilities welcome - two sessions available:
AM - Beginners / puppies / adolescents
PM - Novice / more experienced
All welcome to attend both sessions

No Charge For Members.
Meet at 9.30am for 10.00am start

We do ask that you bring your own lunch & dog refreshments.

To book your place, please contact CCRC Working Co-ordinator, Heather Barber on Messenger or by text on 07811670908.

CCRC Gundog Training – South West Hub


Gundog Training Evening Sessions
Re-starting for 2026
29 April 2026
£25 per session
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Held on purpose built training ground at Malmesbury, Wiltshire.

Run by Jill Gardner, owner of Foxcote Golden Retrievers. "I have successfully trained, worked and competed my Goldens for 35 years. I’m a Kennel Club B panel field trial judge also judging working tests including minor breeds. I routinely provide reward based, supportive 1:1s and workshop training. Through this, I’ve gained a wide range of experience of many gundog breeds and the training challenges that can arise. Above all I love helping people to have the best fun and rewarding times with their dogs!"

For more information please email Nina Parker-Miles

CCRC Gundog Training / Team Selection Day – 10 May 2026


CCRC Gundog Training & Team Selection Day
with Cunningshot Gundogs


All abilities welcome. Two groups available.

Cost £65 per handler.

The focus will be on training, and we will be looking for dogs that could represent the CCRC in the Minor Breeds Working Test and the Game Fair Minority Breed Gundog Challenge.

We do ask that you bring your own lunch and dog refreshments.

If you are interested in attending, have queries, or to book, please contact CCRC Working Co-ordinator, Heather Barber on Messenger or by text on 07811670908.

Game Fairs and Country Shows

Breed Representation

We have the opportunity to represent the breed at a number of game fairs / country shows. For those of you that have seen discover dogs then it is a similar format: a pen for the dogs and an area to display information. There is also usually at least one parade a day in a ring. As with Discover Dogs it is the opportunity for us to share our breed with the general public. It is not necessary for you to work your dogs as most visitors are more interested in dogs as pets.
Entry and car park passes are provide and if you wish to camp or caravan then a pitch will be provided.
If you have been a member of the club for at least two years and want more info then please email Nigel Spraggins

Game Fairs 2026
05 - 06 Apr 2026
Thame Country Fair, Thame Showground, OX9 3JL
28 - 30 May 2026
Royal Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN
24 - 26 Jul 2026
The Game Fair, Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ
08 - 09 Aug 2026
Wiltshire Game & Country Fair, Bowood House, Nr Calne, SN11 0LZ
12 - 13 Sep 2026
Sandringham Game & Country Fair, Sandringham Estate, Nr Kings Lynn, PE35 6EN
25 - 27 Sep 2026
Malvern Autumn Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW