May 2015-born Hallfield Lincoln from P. Weightman and Sons, Co Durham, was tapped out as junior champion before being awarded the supreme sash. By Hilltop Hector and out of Hallfield Dizzy, it was bought by Keith Eunson, Orkney. The reserve junior champion came from the same vendor and was second top price at 5,800gns. A son of Blackwater Ainsley and Hallfield Rhona, Hallfield Lewis was born in May 2015 and is full brother to the 6,500gn Hallfield Destiny. It went home with J. and K. Metcalfe and Son, Richmond. The July 2015-born heifer Shanvalley Latoya from Savage Bros and Son, Co Down, led the female trade at £3,800. By Abricot and out of Shanvalley Hoshi, it went to W. Hall, Wigtownshire
EBV’s Explained! We are having a talk by James Weightman about the value of EBV’s at The Anchor Inn, Whixley. This will include how EBV’s work for James and what he is doing to achieve long-term figures. There will also be a power point presentation, courtesy of AHDB. Everyone is welcome to join us; 8pm start on the 2nd of May 2017. If you would like a meal before the meeting, there is a very good carvery with plenty of choice @ £9 per person, which we would definitely recommend! To get an idea of numbers please contact the club secretary Jessica on 07704 654793
The Midland Blonde Clubs annual dinner dance will take place on Saturday 4th March at The Derbyshire Hotel, Alfreton, DE55 2EH. The night will include a three course meal and the presentation of the 2016 herds competition results. Tickets are £35 and are available from Linda Sewell, 07974 121597. The clubs annual AGM will also be held on the same evening commencing at 6.30pm. The hotel are offering rooms at a discounted rate of £69 per night, based on 2 sharing. Just quote ref. 19050797 when booking. The hotel can be contacted on 01773 812000
