Retriever Charity Working Test 21 September 2025
A fun day out with your gundog in aid of Young Minds.
The Completely Gundogs Retriever Charity Working Test will be held at Coed Y Gaer Fawr, near Newtown, Mid Wales on 21st September 2025 from 9am - 4pm.
Charity working tests are fun-filled for all gundog owners, whether this is your first working test or your tenth.
These charity days are a wonderful opportunity to dip your toe into the world of competing and to gently introduce your young or inexperienced dog to a testing environment.
For those of you with more seasoned companions, it's the perfect chance to practice your competition skills in a relaxed and informal setting with friends.
You'll spend the day with friendly, like-minded people who are just as passionate about their gundogs as you are. It's a fun and relaxed atmosphere, yet still offers the excitement of a competitive environment.
There will be a raffle and any donations of prizes will be gratefully received. Equally, if you would not like to run your dog, but would like to volunteer to help with the event, such as being a dummy thrower, we would be extremely grateful. In both instances, please email info@completelygundogs.co.uk
This means that any breed of gundog, or gundog crossbreed, can enter without needing to be Kennel Club registered.
Please note that while we welcome all breeds, the tests will all be geared for retrievers.
The tests will include:
- Puppy
Open to dogs under the age of 18 months. - Novice Dog Novice Handler (ND/NH)
Open to dogs and handlers who have not been awarded a place in any KC-registered test or charity test. - Novice
Open to any dog who has not been awarded first place in any KC-registered novice working test or received any award in a KC-registered open test. - Veteran
Open to dogs over the age of 8 years old.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will the test take place?
We are located in Llandinam, Powys - detailed instructions of how to get here will be provided on booking.
In the area, there are two towns nearby which have food shops and pubs etc. Llanidloes is less than 10 mins away and Newtown is 15 mins away. Both have vets and a variety of shops. Nearest A&E for humans is Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth but we do have a small hospital for minor injuries in Llanidloes. If you have time Hafren Forest and Clywedog Reservoir are both stunning and within 30 mins of here. Other places if you have time are the coast at Borth, Snowdonia, Brecon Beacons, Elan Valley and Lake Vrywy.
Is there accomModation?
All of our Mid Wales Holidays accommodation will be fully booked by those on the Working Test Workshops. There are plenty of dog-friendly BnBs locally, which we can recommend based on previous clients' experiences.
When will the tests take place?
Please arrive at 9am for a 9.30am start.
Is the ground secure?
Yes, it is fully secure as we have added a gate to the yard. The fields and woodland are all stock fenced too.
Is there parking and is it safe?
There is plenty of parking. We are at the end of a very quiet lane with only one other house, so no one comes up to the house except for deliveries.
What do I need to Bring?
The weather is often changeable here so lightweight layers are best with good quality waterproofs for the showers.
Is there wifi?
Yes, we have Starlink WiFi which is reliable and has relatively high speeds for a remote rural location. There is WiFi in the cottages, the training barn and reaching down to the caravans. We also have incredibly good mobile reception.
