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Groomer of the Year 2002

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GROOMER OF THE YEAR 2002
By Diana North

Philip Langdon of Atastar Grooming in Bristol won the prestigious title at the British Grooming Championship on Sunday the 29th September 2002. Philip first won the title in 1995 and now joins the ranks of only six other Groomers who have gained the title twice.Philip received the title after skilfully trimming an elegant black Standard Poodle and a glamorous American Cocker.

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The runner up to Groomer of the Year was Peter Ensell of Mutts in Warwick who trimmed a very smart Bedlington Terrier and a Bichon.

The third place went to Julie Harris of Smart Pets, St Leonards with a white Miniature Poodle and Hand stripped Dachshund.

wpe3.jpg (5020 bytes) The other winners on the day were from the Newcomers Group. This is always a very popular class, which encourages new Groomers to complete against each other. This year's title of Newcomer went to Darren Jennings of Atastar Grooming in Bristol, who trimmed a Standard Poodle. In second place was Stephanie Wakefield of Dezynapet, Kings Lynn with a Cocker Spaniel and in third place was Phillippa Brooks of Sophies Groom Room, Cheshire with a West Highland White Terrier.


Another surprised winner was Denise Tawse of Tidy Tykes, Aberdeenshire who won the title of Best City & Guilds Student of the Year. Denise was presented with an Animal Nursing book and a City & Guilds monogrammed briefcase.

Two Groomers achieved their Advanced Grooming Diploma this year and were presented with their Guild of Advanced Groomers plaques, so congratulations on a fantastic achievement went to Richard Barker of Barkers, Essex and Peter Ensell of Mutts, Warwick.

The judges, Tricia McGuire of Canine Cuts, Edinburgh, (Northern Groomers Editor), Joanne Angus of Salon 2000 & Look North Dog Grooming and Ernie Derby, (International & Champion show judge) from Derby. Al l three judges said that they enjoyed the day and felt that the standard of grooming was very good but offer the following tips for future grooming competitions. Take care with preparation of your dogs, ensure that all knots and tangles are removed before the competition and none remain at the end of your trimming. The Cocker Spaniel should have it’s back hand-stripped in an ideal world but have Groomers thought of using thinning scissors to give a more natural finish as against the harsh finish of clippers. To achieve neater appearance on the feet keep the nails well-trimmed back. wpe4.jpg (7371 bytes)

This years championships were held at Richard Barker’s, K9 Care Expo at the Brentwood Centre in Essex and was part of a wider dog activity event. During the day there were Seminars covering Healthcare, Bio Flow, Dorwest Herbs, Shampoos, Homeopathy, Basic First Aid, Micro Chipping and the benefits of good equipment. Workshops covering Cross breeds, Shih Tzu, Afghan, Miniature Schnauzer, Springer Spaniel, Rough Collie, Poodle, Hungarian Puli, Cocker Spaniel and American Cocker.

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A Mini Make Over clinic was a first for Groomer of the Year and added a nice touch to the event both groomers and pet owners were able to bring dogs and discuss trimming styles and methods with grooming experts, who were Melanie Winter-Holmes of the Dog Studio and Emma Walton of Look North Dog Grooming.

Salon 2000 Training Centre and The Dog Studio were on hand to give advice on training and qualifications.

A wide variety of trade stands were kept busy all day selling grooming equipment, shampoos, grooming magazines, etc.
wpe6.jpg (7228 bytes) Outside on a bright sunny day were more activities, Good Citizen Bronze Demo Display, Heel Work to Music, Expert advice on behaviour and health, and Agility displays that you were even allowed to join in with your dog.
An exemption dog show also took place, drawing an entry of 170 dogs.

Northern Groomers Magazine were represented by Willie Torrance.

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Competition Results

Newcomers Group

Mixed & Other Breeds : 1st Linda Newton, Hull 2nd Marysia Higgins, East Sussex

Miniature/Toy Poodle: 1st Carina Ritchie, Four Paws, Eltham

Standard Poodle: 1st Darren Jennings, Atastar Grooming, Bristol

Handstrip & Clipped Gundogs:1st Stephanie Wakefield, Dezynapet, Kings Lynn 2nd Ann Sharp, Wokingham

Clipped Terriers: 1st Phillippa Brooks, Sophies Groom Room, Frodsham, 2nd Lydia Hogburn,

Thatcham, 3rd Yvonne Alden, Pretty Paws, Holmefirth

Experienced Groomers Group

Mixed & Other Breeds: 1st Linda Doherty, Fieldsview Kennels, Hilton, 2nd Heidi Anderton, Absolutely Animals, London 3rd Sara Ellis, Sophies Groom Room, Frodsham.

Miniature/Toy Poodle; Julie Harris, Smartpets, St Leonards, 2nd Zoe Duffy, Pretty Paws, Holmfirth, 3rd Kelly Greenwood, Westcliffe on Sea

Standard Poodle: Philip Langdon, Atastar Grooming, Bristol, 2nd Agnes Murphy, Scotgroom Carluke, 3rd Nicky Mills, Smartpets, St Leonards.

Handstrip & Clipped Gundogs: Philip Langdon, Atastar Grooming, Bristol, 2nd Jayne Paveley, Paddie Paws, St Neots, 3rd Angela Holden, Pooches, Chelmsford

Clipped Terriers: Peter Ensell, Mutts, Atherstone 2nd Heidi Anderton, Absolutely Animals, London, 3rd Zoe Duffy, Pretty Paws, Holmfirth.

Handstrip(not Gundogs): Margaret Simpson, Posh Pooch, Falkirk, 2nd Nicky Mills, Smartpets, St Leonards, 3rd Julie Harris, Smartpets, St Leonards

 Newcomer of the Year Competition

1st Darren Jennings, Atastar Dog Grooming, Bristol

2nd Stephanie Wakefield, Dezynapet, Kings Lynn

3rd Phillippa Brooks, Sophies Groom Room, Frodsham,

 Groomer of the Year Competition

1st Philip Langdon, Atastar Grooming, Bristol

2nd Peter Ensell, Mutts, Atherstone

3rd Julie Harris, Smartpets, St Leonards.

 

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