Judging the Sussex spaniel
We encourage new and experienced judges with genuine interest in the breed to apply to join our Judging Lists. We believe that good experience can be gained by coming along to one of our Open and Championship Shows, seeing the breed being judged and meeting our members. We are a numerically small breed with loyal supporters who like to see judges taking an interest in the breed.
STOP PRESS! If Championship Show secretaries have not picked their 2028 CC judge for Sussex Spaniels, please get in touch with us for recommendations from our A3 list.
SSA judges information
For any information regarding judges and these lists please contact us:
Judges Education Programme (JEP)
Details of the requirements for the JEP levels can be found here:
Judges must meet the criteria for a JEP Level in order to progress to the next stage of their development as a judge of Sussex Spaniels.
SSA Breed Education Co-ordinator is Kay Smith.
Tel: Email: SSABrEdCo@gmail.com
Judges Lists
The SSA would like to acknowledge and thank the following judges who have now retired:
John Appleby, Sheila Appleby, Chris Bexon, Chris Brown, Grace Brown, Gail Hay, Pat Perkins, Betty Purkis, Carol Williams and Ifor Williams.
The judges lists are correct as of June 2026. Judges are welcome to contact us with any updates or amendments.
This list consists of breed specialist judges who are supported by the Sussex Spaniel Association to award Challenge Certificates in the breed and have satisfactorily completed such an appointment. The year of the last known appointment is shown.
Mrs S Alderson (Meggamooch)(2023) Whygarth, Houghton Bank, Darlington, Co.Durham DL2 2UG 07479955235
Mrs D Ashcroft (Torshca) (2024) 38 Hillbeck Crescent Garswood Nr Wigan WN4 0RP. 01942 719560
Mrs D B Bailey (Daelyb) (2023) St Denise, Newbridge Lane, Covenham St Mary Louth, Lincs LN1 0PQ mobile 07378 446854
Mr M Boswell (Marquell) (2022) 1 Yew Tree Close, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0PZ 07512 052315 bozzy2259@gmail.com
Mrs C Brooks (2017) Tanglewood, 5 Roper Avenue, Heanor, Derbys DE75 7BZ 01773 762678
Mrs J Cadwell (Jubilwell) (2023) 2 Lowenna Lane, Perranporth Cornwall TR6 0FE 01872 496126
Mr L Cox (Vanitonia) (2023) Kaston Kennels, Vole Road, Highbridge, Somerset 01278 760210
Mrs V Day (Valdidas) (2021) 24 Widworthy Drive, Broadstone, Dorset BH18 9BD 01202 695061
Mr I Deans (Mountdown) (2023) Coach House, 10 Birkendale, Sheffield S6 3NJ 0114 457 2668
Mrs J Graham (Nyliram) (2019) 5 Alexander Place, Askam in Furness, Cumbria 01229 464203
Mr T Graham (Nyliram) (2025) 5 Alexander Place, Askam in Furness, Cumbria 01229 464203
Mrs S Graves (2024) 15a Shepperton Close, Great Billing, Northampton NN3 9NT 01604 401167
Mrs E Harper (Pitswarren) (2024) Pitswarren, Quarley, Andover, Hants SP11 8PT 01980 629213
Mr P Harper (Pitswarren) (2021) Pitswarren, Quarley, Andover, Hants SP11 8PT 01980 629213
Mrs L Hipgrave (Ternspringer) (2025) 38 Riverside Drive, Ternhill, Market Drayton, Shrops TF9 3QQ 01630 638157
Mrs K Jefferies (Jubilwell) (2023) 8 Beauchamp Meadow, Sandy Lane, Redruth Cornwall TR15 2DG 01209 212650
Mr T Jury (Tibblestone)(4/12) Dogwatch, 7 Harbourside, Tewkesbury GL20 5DT 01684 229196
Mrs K Keely (2024) Shipden, Long Lane, Colby, Norwich, NR11 7EF 01263 761319
Mrs S Leslie (Risdene)(2018) 298 Newton Road, Rushden, Northants NN10 0SY 01933 311081
Mrs A Moon (Deanway) (2022) Deanway, Dean Street, East Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent ME15 0PT 01622 744334
Mrs L Nesbitt (Chabrouille) (2025) Battlement View Cottage, Alnwick Moor, Northumberland NE66 2AE 01665 602961
Mrs S Sevastopulo (Oldholbans) (2024) 8 Bevere Drive, Worcester WR37QE 07707788702
Mrs G F Simpson (Sireva) (2023) Lythe House Farm, Stape, Pickering, N Yorks, YO18 8HP 01751 417035
Mrs K Smith (Pindani) (2022) Downs Cottage, Cam Peak, Cam Glos. GL11 5HH 01453 519059
Mrs C Swietalski (Bowswizzler) (2024) 89 Burwell Meadow, Witney, Oxon 0X28 5JG 0796 7387776
Mr C B Wakefield (Norriss) (2019) 1 Teddington Ave, Dalton, Huddersfield, West Yorks HD5 9HR 07932848666
This list consists of judges who are supported by the Sussex Spaniel Association to award Challenge Certificates in the breed and have satisfactorily completed such an appointment. They may have been listed previously as A1 or A3 non specialist judges. The last known year of appointment is shown.
Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie/Quensha) 79 Brigg Lane, Camblesforth, Selby, North Yorks YO8 8HD 07889 452602
Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon) (2024) Bramdene, Cargo Beck, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4BB 01228 674318
Mrs D Barney (7/04) 18 Bescot Drive, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 9DF 01922 647678
Mr D Bell (Balintyne) (2025) Heathfield, Pound Green, Buttonoak, Bewdley, Worcs DY12 3LL 01299 403804
Mr R Bott (2025) (Allenie/Quensha) Grove House, 79 Brigg Lane, Camblesforth, Selby N Yorks YO8 8HD 01757 611265
Mr A Brace (2017) Bryn Derwen, 30 Cefn Road, Blackwood, Gwent NP2 1QA 01495 224887
Mrs P Butler-Holley (2025) 13 Redthorpe Crest, Redbrook, Barnsley, S Yorks 07850419204
Mr G Clarke (2024) Dale Croft, Dale Lane, Haughton, Stafford ST18 9EJ 01785 282701
Mrs J Eyeington (Meadowdale) Grays Farm, Horseley Fen, Chatteris Camb PE6 6XA 01354 693358
Mr L Forfar (Glasedin) 11 The Blythe, Kingstone, Stowe by Chartley, Stafford ST18 0LT Tel: 01889 500468
Mr M L Fowkes (2014) 146 Chatsworth Drive, Wellingborough, Northants NN8 5FB 01933 678316
Miss J Gill Davis (Rosecourt) (2025) Brook House, Edvin Loach, Bromyard, Herefs HR7 4PW 01885 482404
Mr G Haran (Magregor) (2024) 2 Auchengree, Glengarnock, Ayreshire 01505 685539
Mrs H Harrison (Glenbrows) (2025) Ivy Cottage, Derby Road, Swarkstone, Derby DE73 7JB 01332 701559
Mr T Harrison (Glenbrows) (2025) Ivy Cottage, Derby Road, Swarkstone, Derby DE73 7JB 01332 701559
Mr M Herwin (2008) 67 Victoria Road, Market Drayton, Shrops TF9 3DR 01630 656620
Mr C Holgate (Nadavin) (2022) West Hainslack Farm, Skipton Old Road, Colne Lancs BB8 7ER 01282 865705
Mrs J Holgate (Nadavin) (2023) West Hainslack Farm Skipton Old Road, Colne, Lancs BB8 7ER 01282 865705
Mrs P Hollings (2024) Carlton Hall Farm, Carlton, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7BG 01132 505113
Mr J Horswell (Drakesleat)(2024) 25 Whatton Road, Kegworth, Derbys. 01509 674059
Mrs C House (Gleadsbury) (2020) Hill Farm, Mill Lane, Moston Green, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3PS 01270 526264
Mr D Howarth (Arkview) School House, Arkholme, Carnforth Lancs LA6 1AU 01524 222052
Mrs J Howarth (Arkview) (2021) School House, Arkholme Carnforth LA6 1AU 01524 222052
Miss B Johnson (Downstream) (2025) 3 Flint Cottages, Herringswell Road, Kentford, Newmarket Suffolk CBS 70S 01638 750614
Mr F Kane (2024) 71 Coast Road, Redcar, Cleveland TS10 3RD 01642 485895
Mr I Layfield (2022) 1 The Studios, School Board Lane, Chesterfield Derbys. S40 1BQ 01246 229933
Mrs P Lester (2019) 66 Lichfield Road, Sandhills, Walsall Wood, W Midlands WS9 9PE 01543 373293
Mr E Lockett (2025) 58 High Street, Upton, Pontefract, West Yorks, WF9 1HQ 01977 645422
Mrs S Marshall (2022) Lowerdon, 50 Sun Way, Southowram Halifax HX3 9PF 01422 367399
Mrs H Male 17 Griffiths Avenue, North Lancing, Sussex BN15 0HW 01903 767582
Mrs W Manning (Overmarsh) Hen Goetsiws, Abergele, North Wales LL22 9RA 01745540432
Mrs J M Miller (Feorlig)(2024) Peach Tree Cottage, Watling Street, Claybrook Parva,Lutterworth, Leics LE17 5BE 01455 220330
Mrs K Moores (2023) Cheslyn, Stanford Road, Swinford, Lutterworth Leics LE17 6BJ 01788 6860969
Mrs C Morgan (Cwsscwn) 62 Meadowgate, Brampton Bierlow, Rotherham S63 6HJ 01709 760124
Mr R Morris (2022) Old Pontymister Farm, Risca, Newport, NP11 6EL 01633 612326
Mr R Mosedale (Knightsbay) (2026) 3 Wildgoose Close, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6PE 01530 481080
Mr A Moss (Ewtor)(2023) Plantation Cottage, Ringtail Road, Burscough, Lancs L40 8JY 01704 893128
Mrs A Moss (Ewtor)(2025) Plantation Cottage, Ringtail Road, Burscough, Lancs L40 8JY 01704 893128
Mrs M Munday (Kubear) (2025) Old School House, Church Road, Terrington St John Wisbech Cambs PE14 7SA 01945 880975
Mr J Newsham (Brazenhill) (2025) 61 Churchill Meadow, Ledbury, Herefs. HR8 2DQ 07802 177414
Mrs A Orzel (Braxton) Pickerton Farm, Guthrie by Forfar, DD8 2TZ 01307 830378
Mr W J Orzel (Braxton) (2024) Pickerton Farm, Guthrie by Forfar, DD8 2TZ 01307 830378
Mr C Page (Micklemess) 20 Swanwick Lane, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7HF 01489 589734
Mrs C Perkins (Brent/Silkridge) 07824 99359 Flintshire
Mr R Perkins (Brent/Silkridge) 07500 292804 Flintshire
Mrs W Pickup (Blenstone) 5 Blenheim Close, Hawarden, Flints CH5 3SJ 07572 441196
Mrs C Schofield (Cwsscwn) (2024) New Firthwood Cottage, Callywhite Lane, Dronfield, S18 2XR tel 01246 418624
Mr D Shields (Wilholm) (2025) Carlton Cottage, Deans Square, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3RT 01845 577764
Mr D Telford (Courtmaster) 39 Spencer Rd, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3ET tel 01268 952 367
Mr J Thirlwell (2024) Whickham Hill South, Whickham Highway, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE11 9QL 0191 4887168
Mrs L Thorogood (Harrifield) (2025) 72 Knaves Acre, Headcom, Ashford, Kent TN27 9TJ 01622 891211
Mr G Underwood (Laceygunn) Bush House Elsdon Newcastle- upon Tyne Northumberland NE19 1AA 01830 528063
Mrs M Waddell (Magregor) 2 Auchengree, Glengarnock, Ayrshire 01505 685569
Mrs J Ward (Mianja) (2025) Prospect Cottage, 98a Bank Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 9HY 01132 526560
Mr F Whyte (2024) Kazval, 8 Hollinlea, Carlisle Road, Annan, Dumfries DG12 6QU 01461 800372
Mr C Woodward (Wadeson)(2018) Woodlands, Furlong Road, Bolton on Dearne, Rotherham S.Yorks S63 8HU 01709 896663
This List will expire on 31 December 2028.
A3 Breed Specialist
Mrs S Vowles (Vobrook) Kent 07887 956325
A3 Non Breed Specialists
Mrs C Page (Micklemess) 01489 589734 Southampton
Mr T A Pearson (Lanspar) 07704 301982 County Durham
Miss B Stamp (Tynsil) 0151 283 5041 Merseyside
Mr H Stigt 0031651 494958 The Netherlands
The SSA describes a breed specialist judge as someone who has an excellent knowledge of the Sussex Spaniel. It is someone, usually with at least five years of experience breeding, owning, and showing Sussex and has made a significant contribution to the breed.
Lee Bradbury (Harasteorra) 01952 249 492 Shropshire
Sue Mowbray (Crumbledor) 07902 651739 Northumberland
Lois Wilson 07392798988 Hereford (FCI)
The SSA describes a specialist judge as someone who has an excellent knowledge of the Sussex Spaniel. It is someone, usually with at least five years of experience breeding, owning, and showing Sussex and has made a significant contribution to the breed.
Donna Beecham (Rydonmist) 07817225705 Buckinghamshire
Sue Bull (Bakerscroft) 01530 483343/07753 355395 Leicestershire
Emma Matthews (Foxhampton) 01584 881280 Worcestershire
Hazel Wyton (Belbroughton) 07890201602 Worcestershire
These are judges who have, as a minimum, attended a SSA BAD.
A Adshead 07950448259 Denbighshire
J Barney 07875046762 Warwickshire
B Blunden 01476 407032 Lincolnshire
B Bodle 07541230401 Lincolnshire
E Bryant 07928 788983 Cambridgeshire
S Burton 01323 484379 East Sussex
N Calvert 07866 593153 North Yorks
R Chaffe 07500858378 Worcestershire
R Cemis 07825336547 Warwickshire
C Davani 07717692854 Suffolk
P Davies 07836689527 Cumbria
T M Dunsdon 01304 827232 Kent
M Elliott 07850883543 Derbyshire
C Gill 07769222324 Merseyside
J Grigonyte 07739710722 Greater London
G Hart 07411525526 Powys
K Holdstock contact through FAJ
L Hunt 01590 610238 Hampshire
B Hutchison 01322 408359 Kent
T L James 01684 305247/07590445720 Herefordshire
J Kelly 07763 233792 Warwickshire
C Lewis 07914854731 Hertfordshire
T A Lewis 07885934961 Staffordshire
A Mappin 01724 764096 Lincolnshire
L McCourt 07929379285 Cambridgeshire
D N McLellan 01406 331295 Lincolnshire
S A McLellan 01406 331295 Lincolnshire
J Newton 07305 811924 Lincolnshire
G Osborn 01296 423816 Buckinghamshire
S R Pinkerton 07860 292020 East Riding of Yorkshire
M Primmer 07866873643 Berkshire
K Saich 07941 061168 Suffolk
S Shipton 07540 098879 Staffordshire
H Sutton 07881 892180 Warwickshire
G Taberer 07592676813 Warwickshire
D Pinto Tranquada 07545 190392 Kent
S Tye 0208 460 2049 Kent
H Warrener 07970 204931 Derbyshire
J Weyman 07986 944098 Kent
PDA Williams 07885 934961 Staffordshire