23/09/2025
Cancellation of Autumn Test, 28th September
It is with real disappointment that we announce the cancellation of our Autumn Test on 28th September, due to a lack of entries. This decision has not been made lightly, and it’s been incredibly difficult for all involved.
I, Charlotte Simons, your Working Secretary, am personally very saddened that we’ve had to cancel this event due to such low interest. We had introduced several new elements this year, including a Meet the Judges feature with photos and information, and even arranged a training session just 7 days before the test, all based on feedback from flatcoat owners about what they want from a working test and from their club.
Despite these efforts, the support simply wasn’t there, and I am disappointed it has come to this.
My sincere thanks go to:
- Our judges, who had generously given up their time.
- The landowners at Redhall Farm, for allowing us to secure this brilliant venue months ago.
- Anne and Sonya, for all their hard work in planning and organising these tests, even when it's clear they’re not being supported as they should be.
- The NEFRA sub-committee, for the effort that went into trying to make this event a success.
We do still hope to run our Spring Test next year, but it’s clear that something needs to change. Entry numbers for working flatcoats have become too low to sustain these events as they currently stand.
Thank you again to those who continue to support us, your encouragement means a lot. Refunds will be processed in due course.
Charlotte Simons
Working Secretary, NEFRA
