With the first official trial taking place in 1898, 2024 will be the 126th year of the Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials. The trials will take place this year on 29th, 30th and 31st August on Longshaw Pastures in front of Longshaw Lodge, near Grindleford, starting at approximately 7.30am each morning and members of the public will be most welcome to attend. We are very honoured this year to have His Grace The Duke of Rutland as our President.
On 29th and 30th there will be open and brace classes when many of the “ One Man and His Dog” competitors will be taking part. Following the local class on 31st the Longshaw Fell Race is to be run. Starting from the trial field at 10.30am, the race is pre-entry once again. For further information please see the DPFR website www.dpfr.org.uk
The trials culminate in a double gather championship, when the winner will take home and keep the prestigious Longshaw Championship silver tea pot kindly sponsored by Grayson’s Solicitors.
Entrance charges are £5 per adult, no charge for children, and there is free parking on the field. For further information please contact the Secretary, Mrs. Sheila Humphreys MBE on 01433 651852, e-mail lsdta@talktalk.net or check out www.long shawsheepdog.co.uk
There will be a licensed bar, hot and cold food and drinks, and ice cream available. The magnificent array of trophies will be on display, so please come and join us for “A day on the moors” to see some of the wisest dogs in the world.
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