The Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association held their annual AGM on Saturday 21st April at the Tempest Arms, Skipton. The meeting was chaired by new WLSBA President The Hon.Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister and after the ordinary business of the meeting was complete, she presented the Association trophies to the winners from the 2017 season. Winning the […]
A great turnout at our AGM yesterday afternoon (21st April) at the Tempest Arms, Skipton. Well done to all trophy winners pictured here being present by WLSBA President The Hon. Mrs Susan Cunliffe-Lister. Full report to follow in the next few days. Click to enlarge the photographs.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our AGM next Saturday at The Tempest, Arms, Skipton. Please let Anna know numbers for lunch ASAP (secretary@wlsba.co.uk). Lunch is at 1pm, courtesy of the Association, and the AGM begins at 2pm followed by Trophy & Rosette Presentation. We have been sorting through the Archive material to put out
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The entries for the Great Yorkshire Show are now open. The Wensleydale judge for 2018 is Mrs B Metcalfe. Forms and schedules can be found here Entries close the 10th May but it is recommended to enter as early as possible as there are limited pens and exhibitors have been disappointed in the past.
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The Farm Animal Genetic Resources (FAnGR) Committee provides advice to Government on all issues relating to farm animal genetic resources, including monitoring how breed populations are changing over time and advising Government on breeds they consider to be at particular risk. During an outbreak of an exotic disease, such as Foot and Mouth, the Government
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ABEurope are looking for a Wensleydale Ram for a US Client for semen collection for export; they will be required to undergo a period of 4 months quarantine which can be done on farm or at the collection centre. Could you please contact the secretary in the first instance if you have a possible suitable
The 2018 list of WLSBA Events, shows that hold Wensleydale Classes and those shows that host the WLSBA rosette for the highest place Wensleydale in rare breed/aob sections has now been updated. This is an ideal place to start showing your Wensleydales or to meet other breeders See events page here
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Entries are now open for the Wensleydale classes at the Suffolk Show. The Wensleydale judge is Mr J McHardy, Cupar, Fife. The full schedule can be found here Entries shut at 5pm 13th April.
Final call for entries to the 2018 Wensleydale Photographic competition – entries should be submitted by the 1st March. Free entry with prize money of £25 to the winner, rosettes to 6th. For more details see here
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The Otley Show Schedule – held on Saturday 19th May and hosting the first Wensleydale Breed Classes for 2018 is now online. It can be found here