THE Devon and Exmoor Sheepdog Society are holding their next trial on Saturday at Week Farm, Brentor, from 9am. At the same venue the next day the Westcountry Driving Championship takes place August 19 from 8.30am. The secretary is Tracey Peat who can be contacted on 07921 953777.

On Saturday, August 25 the Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney Trial takes place at The Sports Field of Plasterdown, from 9am. The secretary is Wendy Watson on 01822 880215.

The Devon and Exmoor Sheepdog Society held a trial at Pennywell Farm Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh last week.

RESULTS: In the open driving, judged by Peter Symons from Cornwood, there were 44 competitors. 1, Roderick Hayes, Witheridge, with Ned, 85 points;  2, Jed Watson, Postbridge,  Jake, 81pts; 3, Jane Harper, Jacobstowe, Scruff, 84pts, Dick Montgomery, Rudgeway, Ollie 78pts;  5, Jed Watson, Postbridge, Mirk 77pts;  6, Steffi Quick, Nichols Nymett, Ty 74pts. Out-run, lift and fetch Cup:  Jed Watson, Postbridge, Jake.