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Meithrin / Nursery Final Qualifiers 2026

Set up a membership Direct Debit – no need to go to your bank

The Society has an account with GoCardless to set up and collect guaranteed direct debit payments from members without the need to visit your bank.

If you require this facility please contact the “Admin. & Finance Services” postholder (Martin) below

admin@northwalessheepdogsociety.org.uk

You will be sent an email invitation with a secure link to complete your Direct Debit form.

Alternatively this can be completed for you if you provide your bank Sort Code and Account Number to the Admin. & Finance Services” postholder.

This is a secure arrangement and includes the direct debit guarantee.

Having a direct debit in place saves you having to remember to renew every year or adjust the amount due.

The guarantee protects customers from payments taken in error. In the case of any incorrect or fraudulent payments, the payer is entitled to a full and immediate refund from their bank.

The Direct Debit Guarantee protects customers in three ways –

1. Notifications – Customers must be notified in advance of each payment. Failure to follow the scheme rules can result in refunds under the Guarantee (or even a merchant being barred from the scheme).

2. Refunds – Customers are entitled to a full and immediate refund of any payment that has been taken in error.

3. Cancellations – customers can cancel a Direct Debit mandate by contacting their bank. If any Direct Debit collections are made after the cancellation, a refund can be provided under the Guarantee.

Subscriptions 2026

The Society hopes it can depend on your continued and valued support. Diolch yn fawr 

Trial entry criteria 2026

TRIAL ENTRY CRITERIA (NWSDS including Affiliated Societies) (unless otherwise stated in members diary)

AGORED/OPEN [National style]:  Any handler and dog, worldwide, no restrictions.

DOSBARTH 2/CLASS 2:  UK  based handlers only. Dogs who have not been placed 1st or 2nd in an Open trial, held anywhere in the world. (updated 2025)

DOSBARTH 3/CLASS 3:  UK based dogs that have not won a single prize of more than £10 anywhere in the world. A separate class not to be run as part of a combined class. (reverted 2026)

DECHREUWYR/BEGINNERS: Non-competitive (fun) for new or inexperienced handlers. Coaches / mentors who are experienced, trialists can accompany handlers at the post and if helpful       accompany them walking the course during their run (often held alone or in conjunction with a local class).

NOTE (1): Qualifying points for entry to the Welsh National trial may be awarded to the first six places at any designated Open trial in Wales, provided a minimum of 25 have competed and the course includes an  outrun, lift, fetch, drive, pen or chute. (agreed at the I.S.D.S. AGM 2022). The Society’s Championships are not an open trial (as it is a members only event).  All classes,        including an open class, must be run separately to any other class and must be entered when the handler books in. 

NOTE (2): Individual handlers are responsible for the welfare (including possible injury) and conduct of their dogs and must carry out their own risk assessment of the tasks asked of their dogs during the trial e.g. deciding whether their dog(s) are fully fit to run the trial course and are kept under control and supervision at all times.

Charity Commission annual reports 2024/2025

Click on links to open

Annual report

CC annual report 24-25

Financial statement

CC financial statement 24-25

CSJ Victor Ludorum 2025 (final)

https://www.northwalessheepdogsociety.org.uk/csj-victor-ludorum-2025/

Beginners / Newcomers ‘fun’ trials

If there are experienced handlers / trials prepared to offer their time to support this, please get in touch .

Pay memberships using Stripe

Follow the secure links below to pay subscriptions using Stripe

Individual membership (UK £30)

https://buy.stripe.com/dRmeVcad21HT4Ci3fFd7q06

Individual membership (Non UK £35)

https://buy.stripe.com/6oUeVceti9alb0G4jJd7q05

Trial membership (£15)

https://buy.stripe.com/fZe4h3aiFbnSgV27sv

Trial insurance (£15)

https://buy.stripe.com/7sI5l72QdcrW34c4gk

Society Defibrillator

The Society has a defibrillator available for trial members to loan (free).

Over the years we have lost several members at trials who may have benefitted had one been available on the field.

It is fully automatic and talks you through the steps so it is straightforward to use and could save a life.

Please contact the Secretary if you would like to arrange to pick up from Ynys Môn or another mutually convenient location.

See also link below:

https://www.mindray.com/uk/contact/asset?assetPath=/content/dam/xpace/en_gb/resources/videos/training/how-to-use-beneheart-c1a-aed-30-2-cpr

Training and Experiences

We receive many enquiries asking about sheepdog trainers and experiences.

Unfortunately there are no longer any organised experiences in our area and our charity status prevents us from recommending any individual member for commercial gain.

We suggest you look at our website results page and identify a handler in a particular area.

Many are on Facebook and you could message them directly to ask for their help or send us a post to share on our pages.

The Society also supports events for new and inexperienced handlers. Keep looking at the “Latest news” on our homepage and our Facebook page.