Hi everyone, I'm desperately looking for a decent gun dog group ringcraft class. I live in Chester le street in county Durham and I'm hoping to start ringcraft with my 4 month old black Labrador puppy. Any contact info appreciated!

I can't help, but try contacting Northumberland and Durham Lab club http://www.ndlabclub.co.uk/index.html or better still, join their group on facebook and ask the question there https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/ndlabclub/  they are a very friendly bunch :-)

Have a look at the Newton Aycliffe and District Canine Society. Although not a dedicated gundog class. There are quite a few gundog people who attend.

I think most of the local ringcrafts cater for all breeds. Close to Chester le Street there is one in Nettlesworth on Tuesday evenings, and Newbottle on Wednesday evenings (quite a few assorted Gundogs go to this one along with lots of other breeds)