The Summer Programme is sent at the end of January with confirmed dates
Training classes 2026
There will be classes for puppy/starter, novice and advanced novice/open dogs.
The classes are to help give you a guide so you can continue with your own training and build on it.
The classes give a starting point in retrieving, taking direction and what standard will be expected if you are entering working tests, trials or picking-up.
Dogs must be able to sit steady and quietly (no continual whining or barking) and be able to walk to heel both on and off lead, and come to recall.
If your dog is not yet to that standard these classes will not be suitable for you just yet.
You will need a whistle and slip lead (available to purchase from the club shop at the classes) and ideally have a game/dummy bag.
All training takes place outside so come appropriately dressed, and with suitable footwear as the ground may be uneven in places. and is often wet and boggy underfoot.
One dog per handler No bitches in season
Please arrive for 9:30am to register for 10am start.
This will allow time to exercise your dog before the classes start.
Further details from Training Co-ordinator Cath Elsey 01787 371412 (after 7:30pm)
You must be a fully paid up member of the URC to attend the training classes and all events
| Date | Time | Location |
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Sunday 15th February
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10.00am |
Springfield , Chelmsford |
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Sunday 1st March
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10.00am |
Springfield |
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Sunday 15th March
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10.00am |
Springfield |
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Sunday 19th April
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10.00am |
Springfield |
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Sunday 3rd May
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10.00am |
Springfield |
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Sunday 17th May
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10.00am |
Springfield |
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Full details will be in the Summer Programme
Working tests to be held during 2026
| Date | Time | Class / Location |
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22nd March
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9.00 for 9.30am |
Special Puppy /Novice /Veteran WT
Black Notley
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31st May
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9.00 for 9.30am
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Open Qualifier WT
Gt Maplestead
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21st June
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9.00 for 9.30am |
Special Puppy/Novice /Veteran WT
Auberies, Bulmer
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23rd August
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9.00 for 9.30am
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Open Sugar Beet WT
Wormingford
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| 11th October |
9:00 for 9:30am |
Novice WT
Lavenham
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Full schedules, definitions and entry forms are in the Summer Programme and can also be obtained from our Working Test Secretary:
Marianne Jackson
Telephone: 07710 123996
The date for the Essex Area AGM is Tuesday FEBRUARY 17th at Marks Tey Village Hall 7:30pm
URC Area Finals 12th July Hosted by Essex Area and will be held at Hintlesham