For those who missed the Yorkshire Vet Special that was first shown on the 13/08/2019 it should hopefully be on Catch Up shortly here – https://www.channel5.com/show/the-yorkshire-vet/ It was a great episode following young Wensleydale member Laura Beaton and her family preparing and showing their Wensleydales at Masham Sheep Fair in 2018. A lot of familiar faces […]
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A very enjoyable day out for the Wensleydale Classes today at Ryedale Show judged by Mr Jim Thompson, Powys saw a great set of classes. Congratulations to Mark Elliott who took the Wensleydale championship with his shearling ewe and Julie Pennell was Reserve with her gimmer lamb. Full Results. Aged/Shearling Ram; 1. M. Elliott 2.
New adverts have been placed on the marketplace – 29/07/2019
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Nice to see Boris Johnson getting familiar with the Wensleydale Sheep. https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/17766058.boris-learns-challenges-facing-sheep-farmers/?fbclid=IwAR2nBolwdxvG5f54PGAdKWste8fGn9x0-gpGaKvzsW01J3GMLwXWWdfSlso
A reminder that the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association runs ONLY two official shows & sales. These are 31st August – Skipton CCM Auction Mart 13/14th September – As part of the Traditional and Rare Breeds Sale at Melton Mowbray Auction Mart. These are the only two sales run under WLSBA rules, inspections and are
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The Great Yorkshire Show is always a great gathering of Wensleydale Sheep, Breeders and supporters. It is a real chance for old and new members to meet up, enjoy the classes and good conversation. The weather just about held and the judge Mrs Susan Holdich made the long trip up from Suffolk. She found her
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LICENSED RAFFLE In aid of the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association Licensed by Darlington Borough Council. To be drawn on Saturday 31st August at the WLSBA Show/Sale CCM Skipton £1 a ticket (£5 a book) 1st Prize – 3 night stay (Oct-Mar) In Curly Tail Self Catering Cottage, Harwood Dale, Scarborough. Thanks to R.Field for
Great to see new member Ali Parsons enjoying her first season showing the Wensleydales with great success, following her win from Heathfield show earlier this year she took her ewe to Cranleigh show where she won the Longwool class and was second in the Wool on the Hoof – well done!! (click to enlarge)
The entry forms & schedules for both Skipton CCM – 31st August and Melton Mowbray (13/14th September) can be found on the events page here
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The Marketplace has been updated today – 29/06/2019 – see here
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