The South East Branch of the Basset Hound Club

WINTER 2009/10 CONTENTS

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
THE EDITOR’S BARK by Tony Roberts
FROM THE CHAIR by Brian Malin
COOPER a tribute to a much loved hound by Brian Malin
GEORGE JOHNSTON a tribute by Michael Errey
EVENTS DIARY

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NEWS HOUND

Midland Branch Fun Day
& BHC Championship Show
Branch Fun Day 2009
South Eastern Hound Club Premier Show

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THE NEW BASSET HOUND BREED STANDARD
A FEW LINES FROM SHEILA by Sheila Williams
A BIT OF HISTORY
WHEN THE CHRISTMAS TURKEY GOT LEGLESS by Sally King
CLARA, THE AGILITY HOUND by Sally King
HOUND HEALTH

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WALKS REPORT

- Midsummer Walk & Picnic by Tony Roberts
- Sullington Warren Walk & Jill & Brian’s Barbeque
- Airman’s Grave Walk
- Abbots Wood Walk by Jean Miller
- Millbrook East Walk

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SHOW RESULTS
CAROLINE & JAMES - the winning Gwynnes!
WINNIE’S WHEELBARROW
COMPETITION -Win a Super Prize!

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