Fancy trying out your stock judging skills! Then come along to Shrewsbury Market on the 6th December, where you will have the opportunity to judge Pedigree & Commercial cattle from the award winning Aaron herd. There will also be the opportunity to judge some dairy cattle and sheep from top herds, with cash prizes up for grabs.
PEDIGREE BLONDE HERD COMPETITION 2017 JUDGE – MR.CHRISTOPHER HOPLEY, (MOSSCROFT BLONDE HERD), CHOLMONDELEY, CHESHIRE. BEST LARGE HERD (16 breeding females or more) – Winner of the T.R.B. Turner & Sons Cup 1st – Messrs. John and Andrew Hicks, Messrs. W. J. Hicks & Son, Kerketh Herd, Padstow, Cornwall. 2nd – Messrs. David and Toby Skinner, Allacott Herd, Beaworthy, Devon. 3rd – Mr. Robin Joyce, Fiveways Herd, Dorchester, Dorset. BEST SMALL HERD (15 breeding females or fewer) – Winner of the Stewart Turner Cup 1st – Misses Abbie and Robyn Westcott, Exmoor Herd, Roadwater, Somerset. 2nd – Messrs. Adrian and Bradley Bowden, Bowbeer Herd, Drewsteignton, Exeter, Devon. 3rd – Mr. Kevin Renals, Pop
Saturday the 18th November was the last ever Pedigree Calf Fair to be hosted at the old Balmoral show grounds at the Kings Hall Belfast. Judging the Blonde section was Martin Lyons, Mountbrown Blondes, Westport, Co. Mayo. Results are as follows. BRISTISH BLONDE CLASS RESULTS Senior Champion - David Gibson BALLYGOWAN MAVERICK sired by Landais Reserve Senior Champion - David Gibson BALLYGOWAN MURCHISON sired by Easterton Rowan Junior Champion - Norman McKnight SILVERWOOD NICO sired by Ardmore Gargoyle Reserve Junior Champion - Norman McKnight SILVERWOOD NAT sired by Ardmore Gargoyle CLASS 49 - BULL BORN ON OR AFTER 01/09/16 & ON OR BEFORE 31/12/16 1st - David Gibson BALLYGOWAN MAVERICK sired
Check out the the latest edition of ''Blonde News' which is now available online. The November Edition is packed full of News from the Office, Show and Sale results and a special member offer, which will make a great gift for your farming friends this Christmas. Click on the link below and then select the November PDF to open the file. If you require a hard copy please contact the office and we will be happy to forward you one. Please note: To those of you who received this by email, Agri Expo was hosted by the North England club and not the North East club as stated in the emailed version. We apologise for this mistake and have amended this error in the online version.
The 11th Borderway Agri Expo held on Friday 3rd November 2017, proved to be a true celebration of British livestock farming, attracting over 13,000 visitors to this leading agricultural event which is one of the largest events in the UK Agri industry, Showcasing the best quality beef cattle and sheep, the latest developments in farming practice, breeding, genetics, machinery, equipment, technology, environmental issues, livestock marketing and export opportunities. It is now known to be a true celebration of the very best British Livestock, and the farmers, breeders and stockmen who look after them. A special thank you must go to the North England club who did an excellent job hosting the So
Agri-Expo takes place this Friday 3 November 2017 at H&H, Borderway Mart Carlisle from 8 am. The North of England Club will be manning the British Blonde Society Stand which is located at the loading docks end of the Mart. Do come and join them for a brew and a chat, where they will be happy to answer any of your questions. ''Some Breeds Promote it....Blondes Do It''
