Message from Liam Kelly

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Mr Ray Moore, who served as Secretary of the Irish Collie Club for around 15 years.

Ray will be sadly missed by everyone at the Irish Collie Club. Our sincere condolences go to Hazel and all his family.

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Aileen Speding (Antoc)

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Aileen Speding, who died peacefully this morning at the age of 98.

Aileen was a highly respected and well-known breeder and judge of Rough Collies, and she will be remembered by many throughout the Collie community for her years of dedication to the breed.

Our sincere condolences go to her family and friends at this very sad time.

The family have advised that, in accordance with Aileen’s wishes, the funeral will be a private service. Funeral arrangements will be shared in due course, but they kindly ask that her wish for privacy is respected.

A Tribute to Aileen can be found HERE on the Collie Association website.

Here is an update on the funeral details for my mum, Aileen Speding.

We have abided by her last request that her funeral will be just a PRIVATE/FAMILY event. It will be held Monday 27th July at the local Crematorium.

She requested family flowers only but would prefer donations to be made to the Cinnamon Trust – details as follows.

The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity for older people, the terminally ill and their pets. Our primary aim is to help keep people and their pets together, by assisting with pet-related tasks such as dog walking, pet care and short-term fostering when an owner faces a spell in hospital.

This companionship is vital in keeping loneliness at bay, maintaining wellbeing and providing peace of mind. The Cinnamon Trust has a community of wonderful volunteers and people who offer foster homes.

Donations can be made directly to:

Barclays Bank PLC
The Cinnamon Trust
Sort Code: 20 00 00
Account: 83142329

Donations can also be made through the website: https://cinnamon.org.uk/donations/

Alternatively, payment can be made by card over the telephone by contacting the Trust on 01736 757900.

If you wish to find out more, please visit: https://cinnamon.org.uk/

I would like to thank you ALL for the personal messages, cards, flowers and mentions you have all made in respect of my mum and my mentor.

In view of her funeral request, we have agreed to hold A CELEBRATION OF AILEEN AND ANTOC a little later in the year, hopefully at a show, with tea and cake to celebrate her wonderful life in dogs. Once I have sorted this, you will all be welcome to attend.

Those of you who knew Aileen will understand.

Thank you
Carole
ANTOC

30th June 2026