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 Heather Gould:
Chair Heather says she is not a native of the New forest, but has lived here for over 30 years. Her family have always loved their dogs, currently numbering three and ranging from a small ‘Heinz’ variety to a St. Bernard. Why have you become involved with the group? "Although I understand that we live in an evolving but much pressurised environment, I believe passionately that managing the pressures in the New Forest need not involve draconian measures. I hope that I shall be able to walk my dogs on the Forest, off the lead (under control) for many years to come and so I am doing my bit to support the only organisation that works for this aim."
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 Sandy
Gatward: Newsletter EditorDogs
have
always
figured in a large way in
Sandy's life, not least
because her chosen breeds
have included
Bernese Mountain Dogs,
Newfoundlands and GSDs. Sandy's involvement in canine matters has
included judging Bernese Mountain Dogs at Crufts in 1997, and character
assessment for
the Rottweiler Club. When not working as a special needs
teacher, Sandy is kept busy running her own obedience school and puppy
classes, and co-ordinating National Rescue for Bernese Mountain Dogs .
Sandy's four Golden
Retrievers, Elkie, Keira Isla and Saffi, bring the
number of dogs she has owned to 21.
Why
have you become involved with
the Group?
"I have
two great passions in my life: my
dogs and the New Forest.
Being able to combine the two, and be helpful to others, is my idea of
heaven."
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 Janine
Redman: Veterinary AdvisorJanine
was born in
Blendworth, Hampshire, and moved to
the New Forest
in 1989 to take up her first job as a veterinary surgeon. Her versatile
Border Collie Dee, enjoys agility, flyball and heelwork to music! New
arrival Quiz hopes to follow in her footsteps. Janine stays very fit!!
Although Janine moved away in 1991, she returned to the Forest in 1993
because she missed the unique life style and the open space available
for dog walking.
Why have you become involved with the Group? " So many of my clients complained to me about the restrictions on dog walking that I felt it was in the interest of the welfare of my patients to give the Group my support." |
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 Ron
Pearson: TreasurerRon has spent a lifetime in the medical profession, having qualified at Guys Hospital in 1964. His career has taken him all over the world, first working for the Save The Children Fund in Southern Algeria and then placements in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Bermuda. Back in the UK he was a Police Surgeon for 30 years. After 36 years as a practising GP in Havant, Ron is now retired apart from occasional cruises as a ships’ doctor, giving him more time to spend in the New Forest with Golden Retrievers Stormy and Drummer. Ron and his dogs are true all-rounders, participating in working tests, picking-up and showing. When time permits Ron also enjoys travelling and gardening. Why have you become involved with the Group? " To help encourage and nurture a harmonious relationship between dog owners and all the various groups who enjoy the forest and are involved in its management." |
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 Kate
HurcombeBorn in Sway, Kate has been able to enjoy the New Forest all her life. She is also actively involved in a wide range of dog-related activities, including flyball, obedience training, working as a canine carer and assisting a local dog rescue group with home-checks and fundraising. Her canine family include Lucky, Sandy, Sheba, Jim, Callie and Lily, all of whom are rescue dogs. Why have you become involved with the Group? "Having lived the New Forest all my life, I believe that future generations should also be able to enjoy the Forest as I have done. My happiest childhood memories include playing in Boundway stream with our Labrador, and I would like my grand children and their families to have the same fun and share the same memories." Tracey Collyer 
Tracey grew up in London and Surrey with childhood holidays always spent in the New Forest before eventually 'retiring' to Wimborne in 2005. Tracey has been actively involved in rescuing dogs for many years including home-checking for a rescue centre in Kent. She currently owns 2 lurchers, Jake and Jem. Why have you become involved with the Group? "To be able to enjoy the New Forest with my dogs has always been a wonderful privilege and one that I hope NFDOG can help to protect"  Mandy PetersMandy was born in London and spent many summers as a young child camping in the new forest. She moved to Hampshire with her horse in 2004 and enjoys many activities within the forest including walking Wilfy, her lurcher dog, cycling, running, camping and riding. Why have you become involved with the Group? The forest is an oasis for me and I feel privileged to be able to use it to walk my dog, a privilege that I wish to continue and to that end I believe that it is important to have a strong and well respected voice speaking out for dogs and their owners and NFDOG fits that bill perfectly! I am conscious of the tension that exists between the various user groups within the forest and as my interests cross the boundaries of some of these groups I feel I can be sympathetic to the difficulties that can arise. |
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