IDHS(GB) Officers & Trustees

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IDHS (GB) OFFICERS & TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT
Mr Robert N Oliver, Upper House Farm, Upleadon, Newent, Gloucestershire GL18 1HL
01452 790265

VICE PRESIDENT
Mr John Newborough, Moat Cottage, Gautby, Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 5JP
01526 397153

VICE PRESIDENT
Mrs Victoria Cobham, Blackmoor House, Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RR
01522 698661 Mob 07956 482240
cobhamATclara.co.uk

CHAIRMAN (and Trustee)
Mrs Gaynor Mitchell, Heaton Lodge, Narrow Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 8HZ
01695 573406 Mob: 07909 517578
chairmanATidhsgb.com

VICE CHAIRMAN (and Trustee)
Mrs Sue D Benson, 7 Church Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire
01274 870028 Mob: 07968 715597
suewoodcloseATaol.com

HON TREASURER & COMPANY SECRETARY (and Trustee)
Mr Brian Gates, Moss-Side, Cummertrees, Annan, Dumfriesshire, DG12 5PU.
01461 700434 Mob 07771 822775
treasurerATidhsgb.com or treasurer-idhsATbtconnect.com

LIFE PATRONS

Mr John S Brewster, Garth Cottage Farm, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire DL7 9RS
01677 422893

Mrs Vicky Mathews, Hillview Farm, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6MM
01935 872379
vickymathewsATtiscali.co.uk

Mr Archie & Mrs Pamela Smith-Maxwell, Welland Lodge Farm, Upton on Severn, Worcestershire WR8 OSS
01684 592161

TRUSTEES

Mr Bryan Bane, Reedside Farm, Reed Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire CW9 6JL
01565 777265 Mob: 07973 464565
Bryan.BaneATgmail.com

Mrs Heather M B Chaplin, Middle Munty Farm, Churchstanton, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7RH
01823 601625
heathermchaplinATaol.com

Mrs Janet George, Silver Birch Farm, Stottesdon, Kidderminster, Shropshire, DY14 8NH
01299 841338
janetgeorge1ATsaddle-up.org

Mrs Norma Grubb, Appledark, Roman Castle Farm, Pickhill, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 4JR
01845 567005 Mob: 07785 933833
prATidhsgb.com

Mrs Enid Lord, Lea Rig, off Flag Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire PR1 9TP
01772 322064
enidlordATbtinternet.com

Miss Louise Morton, Cuckoo Cage Farm, Rangemoor, Burton-on -Trent, Staffs DE13 9RX
01283 716573
lingbournestudATyahoo.com

Mrs Carol Rudd, Benbecula, Elm Beds Road, Higher Poynton, Cheshire SK12 1TG
01625 873662 Mob. 07973 957038
carolATnwidshow.co.uk

Mrs Sue Tutcher, Poppywood Cottage, Ettington Road, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9PY
07985 210133
Email: skip888ATliveDOTco.uk

Mrs D Ellen Walton, Village Farm, Lockington, Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 9SH
01430 810692 Mob: 07949 022401
belahlady10ATgmail.com

Mrs Mary E M Wilson, Rudge Manor Farm, Froxfield, Near Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 2HN
01672 520869 Mob. 07729 516465
memwilsonAThotmail.co.uk

Useful contacts for information
Administration
		Finance and Administration lead *(Administration Manager)* : Brian Gates (Hon Treasurer and Company Secretary) - contact details above.
First point of contact for general enquiries and membership:
		Administrator: Miss Carol Malin, The Irish Draught Horse Society (GB), Avenue B, Tenth Street, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG Tel 08452 300399 Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 1.30pm Email: administratorATidhsgb.com
Passport applications, changes to passports, duplicate passports and transfers of ownership:
		Passport Administrator: Miss Annie Holbeche, 1 Well House Cottages, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wilts SP5 4JR Tel 01722 333800 (no calls after 7 30pm please) Email R1annieATaol.com
		*Administration Advice:* Mrs Heather Chaplin - contact details above (no calls after 7 30pm please) Requests for administrative support, questions about passports, registration, database, inspections and website forms that cannot be answered via the office.

		Special Projects: Caroline Collinssplatt Tel: 01722 714660 Email: caroline.kensonsATgooglemail.com

Outside office hours, call any Trustee, or the helpline service for general enquiries:
		*Helpline:* Brian or Liz Gates Tel 01461 700434 Mon-Wed from 6 30pm to 9 30pm
		Health and Safety: Heather Chaplin and Brian Gates - contact details above
		Archive (historical and photographic information): Ellen Walton - contact details above

		Area Managers' Coordinator: Jennifer Blenkiron - Blackbourne House, Euston, Suffolk, IP24 2QP Tel: 01284 752413 OR 07870716156. jennifer.blenkironATtiscali.co.uk

		PayPal Administrator: Sharon Taylor admin.paypalATidhsgb.com Questions regarding payments made via PayPal.

Marketing and Promotion
All contact details above
		Public Relations Officer: Norma Grubb
		Yearbook team: Norma Grubb (Editor) Louise Morton (Asst Editor) Caroline Collinssplatt (Research)
		Newsletter team: Heather Chaplin (Editor) Jenny Noblett (Adverts) Peter & Sue Benson, Jackie Murray
		Website: Webmaster: Dave Taylor webmasterATidhsgb.com Website Manager: Brian Gates Forums Moderator: Janet George

Breed Standards
All contact details above
		Chief Inspector: Mary Wilson
		*Inspections Organiser:* Heather Chaplin
		Veterinary Advisors: Dr Chris Colles BVetMed PhD HonFWCF MRCVS
		Inspection Administration: Carol Malin
		*Inspector Training:* Heather Chaplin & Mary Wilson
		Studbook harmonisation negotiations with Ireland: Gaynor Mitchell & Victoria Cobham
		Judges' assessment and training team: Sue Tutcher (Team Leader) Victoria Cobham, Louise Morton, Norma Grubb (Administration)
Shows and Competitions
		*Show Affiliation:* Carol Malin & Caroline Collinssplatt Email showsATidhsgb.com
		Performance Awards Coordinator: Liz Langford, Coldnose Farm, Dewsall, Hereford HR2 8DD. Tel 01432 353468 Email lizlangfordAThotmail.co.uk
		*Irish Draughts in Dressage:* Gaynor Mitchell
		Breed Show team: Brian Gates, Sue Benson, Ellen Walton, Carol Malin. Email breedshowATidhsgb.com