Everyone at the British Blonde Society would like to thank all those who are working hard to keep us all safe, healthy and fed during these uncertain times #staysafe
Abbie Westcott and Thor Atkinson officially became full members of council as off 17th April 2020. Our final introduction comes from Thor Atkinson. My name is Thor Atkinson , living in South Cumbria , I formed the Newland Herd in 2016 with the purchase of our first heifer Felltop Joyce which I’m sure as you all know is a fantastic animal to start a herd with as she went on to win the Great Yorkshire / Royal Highland and the Royal Welsh. Since then we have grown the herd to 8 cows and travel the length and breadth of the UK to support and compete in shows. Although a relatively new / young herd my parents have been breeding Blondes for the last 20 years plus with their herd Arradfoot Blondes.
Abbie Westcott and Thor Atkinson officially became full members of council as off 17th April 2020. Our first introduction comes from Abbie Westcott. My name is Abbie Westcott and I own the Exmoor herd of British blondes. I am the current Chairwoman for the South West Blonde Club therefore I feel that council will become more balanced as I will be representing the voices from the entire South West membership. High health Cattle and breed promotion are at the top of my list. If we want to stand up against the other breeds we need to be playing in the same league! I am currently on the council for the South West Winter Fair which is The Major Christmas Primestock show for the West Country! As t
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Barry Harper, of the Bradnock herd, passed away at the weekend. The British Blonde Cattle Society wish to extend our sincere condolences to family circle at this sad time.
It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Jimmy Smith, of the successful Hackleton herd, passed away in the early hours of Sunday 12th April 2020. The British Blonde Cattle Society wish to extend our sincere condolences to family circle at this sad time.
2020 is turning out to be a very difficult time for the whole industry with the current battle of Covid-19. Sale yards across the country have almost come to a standstill and all pedigree sales have been cancelled for the foreseeable future. However H&H in conjunction with the British Blonde Society are offering members the opportunity to sell their pedigree stock through an ‘’Online Timed Sale’’ which is due to take place on Saturday 9th May 2020. There will be no entry fee, but commissions and levies will be deducted as per normal pedigree sales. (H&H will be emailing the consignors who have already entered to the Carlisle Sale for May) So here’s what you need to know! H&H ON-LINE LIVESTOC
