17 July 2011 I would like to thank the committee of the Southern English Setter Society for inviting me to judge the Memorial Classes at their Open Show, for putting me at ease, for this my first appointment and for their kind hospitality. Thanks also to the stewards for their help. Due to inclement weather we were inside making judging of movement more difficult especially for the dogs. Michael Winch Yearling Memorial Award 1st. Stephenson's Wistaston Starting School at Steeplow: Mature orange belton dog of 22 months. Masculine head with dark eye and low set ears. Good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders. Deep well sprung chest and short back with level topline held on the move. Good bend of stifle. Moved well. 2nd.Tomsett's Radbrooks Kokomo: Dark blue belton bitch of 18 months. Well defined head with dark eye. Good angulation both fore & aft. Just needs to mature and add coat to complete picture. Leslie Allan-Scott Open Memorial Award 1st.Oliver's Bramstorm Line Dancer: Really liked this dark blue belton bitch. Very feminine with pretty head and dark eye. Long neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Good bend of stifle. Moved with drive and slashing tail carriage. Should have a good future - will watch her with interest. 2nd.Bridgewater, Davies & Jeffery's Bruclem Diamond Harry Rocks Bridgella: Masculine headed light blue belton boy. Good angulation both back & front with good spring of rib. Moved well. Just unlucky to meet 1. Judge: Phoebe Darley