of the whereabouts of a gentleman called Norman Bowles? He was a registered Dalmatian breeder living in Ruislip in Middlesex in 1973. He had a daughter called Nadine Froggatt. Can anyone help or know if he still breeds dalmations?

Do you know his KC name?

If I did, I wouldn't be asking ;-)

I'll dig out my handbook and have a look - but JG will probably know before I do...

I can also ask the club co-oridnator if you like, but it will take her a day or so to read her emails. Let me know :)

If you could Chloe, that would be great :-)

I've mailed her, if anyone knows she will... I'll forward you any responses :)

Sorry Admin, I've been through the BDC membership lists (in the handbooks) from 1970 onwards, and there's no mention of Norman Bowles as a member. Nobody called Froggatt, either. He could have been in the NEDC, or the DCS, but I would have thought it unlikely if he lived in Middlesex.

Hi - Pat Wilson is putting some feelers out...will keep you posted ;)

Any luck?

Not yet - she said it may take a few days...I'll mail her tomorrow :)

Jeangenie, thank you for trying, it is much appreciated. The information that I received from the BBC confirms that Mr Bowles was living in Ruislip,Middlesex at that time. :-)

Chloe, thank you. Let's hope your contact can shed some light on Mr Bowles whereabouts!