Chair and Officers

Hedd Richards
Chair01558 668065
chair@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk
An internationally renowned Championship Show Group judge, Hedd along with his wife, Del, have been deeply involved in all aspects of Newfoundlands for many years. As an author, a judge (both Working & Show), highly successful breeder, trainer and long-time advocate for the health and longevity of our Breed, the SNC is delighted to have Hedd as our Chairman.

Jeni Giambona
Hon. Secretary07595 220943
secretary@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk
Jeni has owned dogs for most of her adult life. She has had an interest in dog training and animal behaviour for a number of years and she holds a diploma in Animal Psychology. She has owned, and then shown, Newfoundlands since 2010. She is also a committee member of a local canine society and ringcraft club and has recently taken on the role of Hon. Secretary as well as being the Health Coordinator for the Southern Newfoundland Club.

Robert Hobbs
Hon. Treasurer01443 227078
treasurer@southernnewfoundlandclub.co.uk
Rob enjoys his role as the Hon. Treasurer of the SNC and is proud to have been on board from day one when there was no money to look after! He has had Newfoundlands since 2000 and with wife Cheryl currently have five; Joe and Grace and some of Grace's offspring. Rob has a keen interest in showing and enjoys the many friendships he has made in the breed over the years.
Committee
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Christine Bodman - VICE-CHAIR | |
Christine was elected to the Committee at the 2010 AGM. She has been showing dogs for about forty years, starting with Rough Collies and then Bernese Mountain dogs. Christine's first Newfoundland in 1989 was from the Stormsail kennel. She now has three, two of which were home bred. Christine has judged and been on Canine Society committees in the past and we are very pleased to have her on the SNC committee. | ||
Mobile: | 07508 224182 | |
Email: | christinetango@gmail.com |
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Angela Hunt | |
Angela has owned Newfies since 1990 and enjoyed most of this time showing them with continued success. Her love for the breed is shared with husband John and currently own two males. Both have also enjoyed swimming their dogs and plan to return to the water and train for fun. | ||
Phone: | 01329 663313 | |
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Email: | angela@huntje.f9.co.uk |
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Helen Lyon | |
In Helen's words ... "I have been owned by Newfoundlands since 1998 and at the moment have two. Just started showing again but would love to swim them. They live with a Poodle, Shihtzu and Portuguese Water Dog. I have been on the committee of the local ringcraft and enjoy obedience classes. I am a dog groomer so my whole world involves dogs." | ||
Phone: | 01460 241053 | |
Mobile: | 07867 988109 | |
Email: | helennewfie@hotmail.com |
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Sandy Land | |
Sandy is also our Trophy secretary. 'Bio' to follow. | ||
Phone: | 01902 681433 | |
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Email: | tawiscara@blueyonder.co.uk |
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Loretta Dixon | |
Loretta 'accidently' discovered Newfoundlands in 1980 and fell in love with breed. She has shown and breed three litters and at the moment owns two Newfoundlands (one of which is a welfare dog) and a Border Terrier. Both Newfoundlands have participated at carting events and, like most Newfoundlands, enjoy swimming. Loretta is also a volunteer for the Greyhound Trust. | ||
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Mobile: | 07941 258984 | |
Email: | loretta120@hotmail.com |
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Sara Davies | |
Sara has supported the Club since its inception and has previously been owned by two Newfoundlands - Ffion and Kayleigh. She has tried her hand at all aspects of Newf challenge including showing, draught and water work. In addition to her role as a committee member, Sara is also our Newf News editor. |
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Phone: | 01269 832085 | |
Mobile: | 07823 880190 | |
Email: | sara@hakunamatata.myzen.co.uk |
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Hailey Webb | |
Hailey has owned Newfoundlands since 2014 and is actively involved in both Showing and Working the four Newfies that she and her husband Duncan are owned by. She also judges Waterwork which she fell in love with after visiting a water group when their first Newfie was 7 months old ... it’s been an addiction ever since! She is also the treasurer for a local canine society which she has been a part of for the last two years since moving to South Wales and has just taken on the role of Show Manager for the SNC. |
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Mobile: | 07877 184577 | |
Email: | haileywebb@sky.com |
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Mel West | |
Mel first fell in love with the breed in 2012 and was entrusted with her first girl, Willow in 2014. She currently has two girls, one being home bred. She enjoys showing and working both girls, also participating in low impact agility. Mel regularly takes Willow to school with her as she is a fully assessed therapy dog. |
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Mobile: | 07505 762619 | |
Email: | mel10bartlett@hotmail.co.uk |
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Rachel Slaughter | |
Brief bio to follow. |
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Phone: | 01544 340277 | |
Mobile: | 07467 602354 | |
Email: | afspetcrem@gmail.com |