We will be holding a special Farewell Tea for Gilly Houghton who very sadly will be leaving Zimbabwe at the end of September to move to Barrydale in South Africa.  Gilly has been involved with dogs since 1963 and initially her main breeds were German Shepherds and Pugs.  Subsequently, she has had Yorkshire Terriers and Golden Retrievers.  Gilly is a well known Breed Judge who has also judged in South Africa.  She has also competed in obedience with German Shepherds, Yorkies and Golden Retrievers.  Additionally, Gilly has also served on the Kennel Club of Harare Committee for many years.  As a farewell, we are having a get-together tea on Sunday 25 September to be held after training so that we can all say our goodbyes to Gilly and to wish her all the best for the future!  We shall miss her very much and thank her for her great contribution to the dog world over the years in Zimbabwe. Please kindly bring a small plate of snacks or cake as a bring and share.

Please note that there will be the normal obedience training classes at the Kennel Club of Harare at 9am.

After Gladys left for the UK she came back for a visit to her friends here in Zimbabwe on various days at the end of April.
She managed to see them or even go to Kennel Club to see then there and watch them in their training classes. Some did not know she was there and you can see their or Gladys expression as a wonderful surprise.

At the training field and handler and dog arriving giving gladys an expression of surprise.

So happy to see you !

Sue Lamb, Ann Folcarelli watching the sudden happy handshake from Sue de Grandhomme, daughter of Daphny McDowall, who did not know Gladys ha arrived.

Followed with a big hug and kiss

Happy all

The tea break on the verandah with Pam Brennan, Pippa Cory behind Gladys.

The Kennel Club of Harare organised a very special lunch after the AGM’s on Sunday 20 March. There were 30 members who paid and and enjoyed the lunch.

For anyone who is a vegetarian…Vegetable Lasagne was available.

Starter
Vegetable Soup with Croutons.

Main
Sweet chili chicken (slightly flavoured not strong)
Roast Beef with onion gravy.
Cauliflower and Broccoli in cheese sauce.
Roast Potatoes and Rice.
Green Salad.

Sweet
Ice Cream and Chocolate sauce

The Zimbabwe Kennel Club held their AGM at the Kennel Club of Harare at 10.30 on 20 March 2016

Members remaining on the committee were: Mrs C Blake, Mrs AJ Bowling Scott, Mrs G Jennings, Mr P Cernuschi
Members who offered themselves for re-election were: Mrs J Way, Mrs JK Rosenfels and were duly elected again.

Dog of the year trophy was presented, puppy of the year was not available.

Mrs JF Schreiber reading her year report, while Mrs AJ Bowling Scott was taking the minutes.
She mentioned that Mrs Bettie Sugden, well over 90 years of age, had passed away in the UK.
Dr Sugden gave a lot of her time during the old way of shows, when a Vet had to be present on duty.

Members of the Zimbabwe Kennel Club present.
Stephanie Twiss and her mother attended with their only Bull Mastiff, who will be accompany them to their new home. They are leaving Zimbabwe to settle back in the UK this coming week. They showed their Bull Mastiffs at all the varies shows and Stephany did duty as a ring steward for many years. They will be sadly missed.

The Kennel Club of Zimbabwe held their AGM at 10.45 on 20 March 2016 at their grounds.

Members remaining on te committee were: Mr R Ellis, Mr P Cernuschi, Mrs G Houghton, Mr D Lamb, Mrs L Logan
Members who offered them selves again were: Mrs U McKinlay, Mrs C Blake,Mrs L Lamb and were duly elected.

Mrs U McKinlay read her report, while the treasurer Mr R Ellis and the secretary Mrs L Lamb were taking notes and Mr Ellis was explaining the balance sheet.
Mrs U McKinlay thanked the trainers who give their time nearly each Sunday to the members and their dogs:  Mrs Pam Brennan, Cherrie Blake, Geraldine McLaughlan, Lana Logan, Dave Lamb and Paolo Cernuschi who comes on a Saturday for he dog jumping.

Members attending the meeting