GWPA
German Wirehaired Pointer Association


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GWPA Events
2024 Events
Breed Appreciation Day and Multiple Choice Exam
25th September 2024

HPR Water Retrieving Training Day
28th July 2024

ENTRIES CLOSED
Annual General Meeting
6th August 2024
Notice of Annual General Meeting
German Wirehaired Pointer Association (Proposed)
The AGM will take place on Tuesday 6 August at 7:30pm virtually.
As per the GWPA rules, the Association shall consist of a Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer, Working/Field Trial Secretary, and a Committee of up to 10. Any member of the Association shall be eligible for election to the committee or as an Officer, provided he or she has been a fully paid-up member for at least one year on 1 March in the year of the election.
The consent of the nominee to serve must be secured in writing.
Officer vacancies
The following posts are due for election. These serve for one-year term until the 2025 AGM.
· Treasurer
· Secretary
· Field Trial Secretary
Committee vacancies
These posts shall serve for one-year term until the 2025 AGM. There are up to 10 vacancies on the committee, including one for Health Coordinator. All positions are currently vacant.
Patron/President/Vice-President
The President is currently in post and has completed the first year of a three-year term. A Patron and up to three Vice-Presidents may be elected by the members at an Annual General Meeting for a period of three years.
AGM information
Nomination forms can be obtained by emailing the GWPA Secretary at victoria.wilkins@outlook.com
Nominations for officer positions, committee members, and any resolution for the agenda of the Annual General Meeting must be proposed and seconded by fully paid-up members and be received by the Secretary, by 9 July 2024.
The agenda and copy of accounts will be circulated to all fully paid-up members at least 14 days (by 23 July) prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting. The rules of the GWPA can be accessed here.

Gundogs as Falconry Dogs Talk
18th May 2024 - Hambleton
CALLING ALL GUNDOG OWNERS
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The GWPA is hosting a talk which is open to ALL gundog breeds. Venue: Hambleton United Reformed Church Hall, FY6 9AA
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9:00 am (reception)
9:30 am (start)
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(£10 entry at the door) to include refreshment.
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Our speakers are Simon Tyers and Andrew Rigby who will talk about their life experiences in training and what can be achieved in training a falconer's dog. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn training methods from Simon Tyers, author of 'The Specialist Falcon', who has a wealth of experience in training gundogs in the field and particularly for falconry.
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Anthony Rigby, also a falconer, would like to show the importance of a trained dog in falconry and his experience in training a falconer's dog to be a skilled team player.
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More information from Diana Durman Walters
or David Brigden: gwpachair@gmail.com
01253 224615
Falconers Dog Training Day
20th April 2024 - Tamworth
We are pleased to offer places on this training day with Simon Tyers. Simon, who has been a falconer for over 50 years, has a lifetime of experience flying birds and working a variety of gundogs. He has won multiple championships and field trials with Cocker Spaniels but has trained and worked HPRs as well.

Today his team of pointers are the mainstay of his branch of falconry. The skills of detailed guidance and choice with a GWP are the essence of the tutorial and how to own a versatile falconry dog. 6 dogs maximum (6 months onwards). No bitches in season. Bring a lead and dog whistle or training line if necessary.



Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Assemble: 9:00 am
Start: 9:30 am
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Introduction, group and individual tutorials: 12 noon
Lunch (bring a packed lunch): 1:00 pm
Individual tuition: 3:00 pm
For further information and to register contact:
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Diana Durman-Walters - d.m.durmanwalters@btinternet.com
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or
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David Brigden - dnbrigden@btinternet.com


GWPA Charity Online Show - 2024
ENTRIES CLOSED
Our Online Show was a great success, raising over £800 for our charity and attracting over 250 entries. Thanks must go to everyone that took part!
The GWPA are holding an Online Charity Dog show. Your dog doesn't have to be a show dog to enter, everyone is welcome!
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The pedigree classes are for any breed, either in show pose or maybe just a photo of your dog looking fabulous! If you have any doubt as to what class to enter, send a message. It is all about us having a bit of fun in this depressing part of the year!

£4 a class, 3 classes for £10. Class 6 free to GWPA members as long as you have entered at least 1 other class.
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All Photos to be sent to Sarah Morris, by email to loosemissile@hotmail.com. The photos will be added to the albums. Entry fees to be paid by PayPal straight to the GWPneedsUKhome Charity. https://www.gwp-uk.com Raising money for GWPs in need.
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Lovely rosettes to 1st place in each class, a special rosette for the member's class and a rosette and voucher for Best in Show!
