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New Sheepdog DVDs

For those of you who are animal lovers or interested in sheepdogs, you'll be pleased to hear that we have just received stock of 3 new DVDs which we know you will enjoy:

Border Collie Sheepdogs - off duty!
Watch the sheepdogs and cute puppies of Kings Green Farm in action and relaxing together in ways the average pet owner never sees.  Stunning photography and a superb soundtrack make these eighty minutes of pure joy from start to finish!  A geat gift for all dog lovers. 

 

 

Border Collie Sheepdogs & Friends - still off duty!
Not all the dogs at Kings Green Farm are sheepdogs, but they all get along. Our latest DVD shows how puppies of any breed will learn from the adults, as well as from each other.  All the action is set to varied and atmospheric music tracks to suit the scenes, and the result is an amazing Border collie action DVD.

 

Sheepdog Training Tutorials
From starting a puppy to driving & shedding, pro sheepdog trainer Andy Nickless guides you through the topic about which most handlers have questions. This great 2 DVD set uses video, superb graphics and slow motion.

 

NEW BOOK - Dogs of the Shepherds - a review of the Pastoral Breeds

We're pleased to announce the forthcoming release of a brand new title: Dogs of the Shepherds - a review of the Pastoral Breeds.  This new book by David Hancock is a reflective view of the pastoral dogs' contribution to the working & companion dog scene.  Painstakingly researched and packed with information, this book is a searching examination of their past, their performance and their prospects in an increasingly urban society.

The author of twelve previous books on dogs and with over 750 articles published in national and international magazines, Colonel David Hancock MBE has studied dogs for over half a century in more than twenty countries.  In 2009 he won the annual award of the Dog Writers' Association of America, having been a runner-up two years earlier.  His last book, on Hounds, was widely acclaimed.  He owned Border Collies for over thirty years and was responsible for a Rare Breeds farm for over a decade, wrote articles for country magazines and has advised TV production companies on recent documentaries on dogs.  He was a contributor to the Bateson Report, an inquiry into pedigree dog breeding in the UK.

This fascinating new hardback book will be available in August and is available for pre-order TODAY for £25.00 (+postage).  Go to http://www.oldpond.com/dogs-of-the-shepherds-a-review-of-the-pastoral-breeds.html or telephone us with your order to ensure you get a copy as soon as it is available.

Recent releases

We've recently produced our Summer 2014 catalogue which highlights our newest titles.  If you've not already received your copy of the catalogue, you can download it from our website.  As a reminder, some of the new titles included are:

Juggernaut Trucking to Saudi - a new book from Robert Hutchison which describes  his days & nights as a passenger on a 10,000 mile trip through 14 countries;

Scania 112 & 142 At Work - Patrick Dyer adds to his series of books with this informative title about the popular 2-series trucks. It includes 200 photographs many from Scania's own archive.

The David Brown Tractor Story, Part 2 - Stuart Gibbard explains why he believes David Brown was the best tractor manufacturer in the world.

Reiff Contractor The Movie - this new DVD accompanies the Reiff contractor team during their year of work in Belgium, France and Germany.

Fendt Tractors, Power on the Land - the early story of Fendt is told in this DVD using a mix of archive material from the 1930's to the 1980's.

Ice Road Truckers: Season 7 - the latest DVD from this popular series sees the truckers return to the frozen wilds of Manitoba, Canada.

You can order all of these titles on our website today.

Combine Harvesters Part Three: 2010-13

For those of you who have been waiting for the new Combine Harvesters DVD from Chris Lockwood, we’re pleased to announce that this is due for release imminently & so we are now taking orders.  This is part three in the series and in it Chris shows the flagships from the major manufacturers, bringing things up-to-date with the latest generations.  In total, 32 machines are featured including machines from the early 2000s which help explain the development of the current models.

If you’ve not already discovered this fascinating series of DVDs you can purchase all 3 for the special price of £44.95.  If you’re wanting to complete your collection with just part 3, you can pre-order that now for £16.95.  Just go to the Old Pond website to place your order today.

Invigorating crowds at Gaydon Truck Show

A fabulous time was had by all at this year's Gaydon Truck Show, the first time at the show for 5m since the acquisition of Old Pond.  The atmosphere in the model truck hall was invigorating with visitors from as far as the Czech Republic to France displaying their impressive creations.

Pickles and Tim were thrilled to welcome renowned author Patrick Dyer to the stand .... resulting in good sales of his new Scania title.  But don't worry, there's still plenty of stock at the Old Pond HQ so get your orders in now! Mark Robinson was never far away showing friends and associates of his appearance in Patricks book Scania 112 & 142 at Work.

A true surprise, however, was Roger Smith's appearance on Sunday.  Looking relaxed and happy in his retirement, Roger purchased the new Scania book before rushing off to find Patrick to sign it!

A Spotlight on ...

Have you seen the new "A Spotlight on Heidi Sands" interview on the Old Pond website?  Heidi is the author of "Absolutely Appleby" and "The Horses of Appleby Fair" & she spent some time answering questions about her background & how she got into writing.  You can read the complete article on the Old Pond site 

Old Pond at Gaydon, 14th & 15th June

This coming weekend Old Pond Publishing will be exhibiting at the 7^th Classic & Vintage Commercial Show at Gaydon, Warwickshire.  This colourful two day event features a diverse selection of classic and vintage commercial vehicles from per 1985 and visitors will be able to seen a varying range. 

Old Pond will have a stall throughout the event, so why not come along to meet some of the team there and to buy some new books or dvds.  You could even stock up on that last minute Father’s Day gift!  And if you need an additional incentive, Patrick Dyer will also be signing copies of his new brand new book “Scania 112 & 142 at Work” on the Old Pond stand at 11.00am and 1.00pm.  So why not come along & join us, we’d love to see you there!

Living through the World Wars

In 2014 we are remembering the World Wars as days which were challenging to those who lived through them. Many memories and stories are being retold within our media and we are being encouraged to look back on our country’s history and to talk to those who remember what are often described as terrible times. Interestingly though there are happier and more light-hearted takes on the stories which we hear and Old Pond customers can read some fresh and entertaining accounts about the Land Girls in 3 Old Pond Titles:

Irene Grimwood’s “Land Girls at the Old Rectory”

Pat Peter’s “Land Girls Gang Up” 

Joan Snelling’s “A Land Girl’s War” 

The Women’s Land Army was created during WW1 when there was a real gap in farm workers as the men were called up. Similarly this was the case during WW2 when the government resurrected the WLA to help farms to function normally.

For a different flavour of our country at war, why not check out these publications today?

Appleby Horse Fair

The countdown to the Appleby Horse Fair 2014 has begun with preparations for the biggest travellers gathering in the world swinging into place.  Those going to Appleby with bow tops and travelling wagons are now on the road and some will travel hundreds of miles to reach Appleby by the beginning of June. If you are in the vicinity take special care on the roads; horse-drawn vehicles are slow moving.

Melmerby village is one of the stopping off places for bow tops and horses en-route to the Fair but if you can’t make it yourself you can catch all the action and atmosphere within the pages of two very special books on Appleby Fair by Old Pond author Heidi M. Sands. The Horses of Appleby Fair and Absolutely Appleby are available at £9.95 each from our website today or by telephoning us 0114 240 9930.

 

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Scania 112 & 142 at Work Now in stock

Scania 112 & 142 at Work, Patrick W Dyer. Hardback book, 210 x 265 mm (landscape), 144 pages including 205 photographs. ISBN 978-1-908397-87-4. Now in stock at Old Pond at £19.95.

Scania 112 and 142 at Work is Patrick Dyer’s seventh book in the series and a companion to his Scania at Work LB110, 140 & 141. Once more he has been able to draw on two hundred fine photographs, some from Scania’s own archive as well as working shots by truck enthusiasts.