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NOTICE OF AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT OXFORD GREYHOUND STADIUM, SANDY LANE, COWLEYON SUNDAY 29 APRIL 2012 AT 11 A.M. AGENDA Apologies Minutes of the last meeting Matters arising Treasurer’s report and membership Chairman’s report and update Election of officers and committee Any other business Closure Notes Please advise the Secretary if you [...]

In today’s difficult economic climate, it is significantly harder for trainers to keep up with the running costs necessary to keep their dogs comfortable. There is a trainers assistance fund available to help with improvement projects to kennel facilities. In the past there had been funding available toward air conditioning and van cages provided by [...]

Dean Childs, originally just missing out on a top six placing, nevertheless made the final line up as Kelly Findlay was unfortuantely unable to field a team. In a hotly contested and thrilling night, screened by Sky with their usual panache, congratulations go to Nick Savva, who sprang a ’40-1′ surprise to clinch the prize.

The Betfair Trainers’ Championships have certainly come a long way over the last seven years. Prize money, thanks to generous sponsorship from Betfair working with our Practitioner representative Jonny Haynes, has grown accordingly. From the winner and runners up getting £2000 and £500 respectively in past years, the winner this year received a substantial £10,000, [...]

Just a line to let members and interested parties know that, from time to time, I’m hoping to put out relevant news, views and information here.  Norah McEllistrim – GTA Chairman