News
Update on return of classes
April classes
All being well we hope to begin agility classes again on 6th and 7th April (Tuesday and Wednesday evening). Obedience classes begin again on Thursday 1st April and Saturday 10th April, along with Saturday puppy classes on 10th April.
Many classes are already full but there may be spaces and/or new classes being held - do get in touch if you are interested in joining a class, either via the contact page or by email to:
millymopit@hotmail.co.uk (obedience/puppies)
louisedogmad@gmail.com (agility)
Membership renewal forms now on the web site
Membership Renewal Forms
This year's renewal form is now on the Resource page (Members only section). Please print and submit your form to Ruth, our membership secretary, as directed. If you are paying by BACS and wish to send your form by email, please use the contact form to request an editable copy and I will forward one to you (Sonja, webmaster) - it is also available on the facebook page.
Due to the current situation, the Club's committee would like to offer renewing members HALF PRICE membership if paid by the 31st of January 2021.
Single membership was £20 NOW £10
Family membership was £25 NOW £12.50
Junior membership was £10 NOW £5
Thank you for your continued support during this difficult time
NOTE: Prospective New Members - please use the New Member Application form on the Resource page.
Added: Fri 15 January 2021 11:20Agility and obedience classes cancelled
Due to the latest lockdown measures, classes won't be running in January and probably all or most of February. This will be reviewed as soon as there is any change in government guidelines. Please stay safe everyone. Don't forget that you can keep in touch with fellow members and trainers through the facebook page (click on the facebook logo on the Home page if you are a Club member and wish to join the group).
Added: Tue 05 January 2021 10:16Season's Greetings
Season's Greetings and best wishes to all our members. Stay safe over the holiday and we hope to see you all back at classes in January (weather and government permitting!). 
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2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Golden Valley Dog Training Club at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
There are no catches or hidden charges and Golden Valley Dog Training Club will be really grateful for your donations.
Thank you for your support.
(There is a poster on the Resources page - scroll down to the Club section to see the link.)
Added: Wed 11 November 2020 15:55
All classes cancelled in November
Please note that due to the current lockdown, all classes have to be cancelled until the lifting of the restrictions. Hopefully this will be the 5th December, but keep an eye on the facebook page or stay in touch with your instructor. Pre-paid puppy classes are postponed and will continue with all their remaining weeks just as soon as classes can return. Sue will post some training hints and tips on the facebook page for the new puppies. Take care all our members, stay safe and we hope to see you all soon.
Added: Fri 06 November 2020 10:27Gundog training
Please note that there will be gundog training for 1 hour each Sunday from 11.30 to 12.30, until Christmas, on the Club grounds. For details, please contact Pam on 01981 251967 or via the 'Contact' form in the menu bar.
Added: Fri 30 October 2020 14:42Classes cancelled Saturday 3rd October
Saturday 3rd October - please note - all classes are cancelled due to the weather conditions.
Added: Fri 02 October 2020 19:27Self training on 27th September
Please note - the gundog training day is running on Sunday 27th at the Club grounds. Please do not come to the Club for self-training until after 2pm. Thank you.
Added: Fri 18 September 2020 15:18Gundog training day
Sunday, 27th September at Club grounds.
There will be a gundog training session, 10am to 1pm, with trainer Jean Tidmarsh.
For further information, please call Pam on 01981 251967, or get in touch via the contact form.
All classes cancelled
Important Notice
Please note that all classes have been cancelled for the time being, due to the coronavirus. We will resume classes as soon as possible; in the meantime, members can keep in touch via the facebook page and a general announcement will be made here when things return to normal. Take care all .......
Membership renewal for 2020
Membership Renewals are due on the 1st January 2020
Your annual membership renewal is due on the 1st January (but if you joined the Club after October 1st 2019, your membership continues for 2020).
There is a renewal form on the Resources Page (scroll down to the Members only section). The form can be printed out for completing (but not completed online, as only PDF documents can be uploaded to the web site).
Renewal fees are as follows: Single - £20, Family - £25, Junior - £10.
If you decide to pay by BACS, please remember to send in your form too; this will help to speedily update your membership record!
Thank you and Happy New Year to members; have an enjoyable year of training in 2020.
Added: Wed 15 January 2020 21:31Christmas Dog Walk
Saturday, 28th December 2019
Come along to Haugh Woods for our Christmas dog walk, for Club members and family. A great way to work off all that turkey and pudding (and the humans enjoy it too!). Meet at 10.30 am for an 11.00 start. There'll be a rendezvous at The Moon pub afterwards for (more) food and drink for anyone who wants it. Well, it is Christmas!
For any enquiries, contact Sue on millymopit@hotmail.co.uk
Christmas Party
Saturday, 7th December, 11.30 am, at the Club House
Fun, games, fancy dress (dogs and handlers), buffet lunch and raffle for Club charites (Affinity Trust and Haven Breast Cancer)...... see poster on the Resources page.
Alll classes cancelled today (2nd Nov)
2nd November, 2019
Please note that due to the excessively wet conditions there will be no agility or obedience classes at the Club today.
For the new puppy class - the puppy talk has been re-arranged for 11 o'clock next Saturday (9th). If you have any queries please contact Sue Baines on 07771 158089.
Added: Sat 02 November 2019 09:25