The family of Mrs Jean Robinson (WLSBA Hon. Life Vice President) have asked us to let our members know the sad news of her passing on the 21st November 2023, many of you will have fond memories of Jean and her families involvement with the Wensleydales Longwool over the years. Her funeral details are as […]
We still have plenty of 2024 Calendars in stock but don’t delay in ordering yours. The calendars are A3 sized this time with more space to write your important events and available for £14 each plus postage £3 for up to 4 calendars. We are happy to post more than 4 of course, just contact
Points Trophies This is the time of year we are calculating the two society trophies awarded for the shows and we need your input. If you have done ANY shows where the Wensleydale is in an “Any other” section then please let me know your results. We have a lovely trophy for the person who
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The final Wensleydale show of the year was held today at Masham Sheep Fair judged by Mrs S Holdich from Suffolk. She found her Champion in J & A Pennells Ewe lamb and Reserve Champion was M Elliotts Shearling ram. The full results were as follows; Ram Lamb – 1& 2 J & A Pennell
A bit of a damp day at Nidderdale show did not stop the Wensleydale classes on the 24th September 2023. Overseen by Mrs M Smith the results were as follows Ram lamb 1 & 2 E Sherwin 3 R Fitzgerald Ram 1 E Sherwin 2 R Fitzgerald 3 M Elliott Gimmer lamb 1 E Sherwin
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The 2024 Calendars have arrived – thank you to Jodi Shadforth for designing them this year using the lovely photos put forward by the members. It was a hard decision choosing the best. We’ve attached a picture of them below The calendars are A3 sized this time with more space to write your important events
Friday 8th September and Saturday 9th September saw the second annual Show & Sale of Wensleydales – this time held at Melton Mowbray Market as part of their 20th Native & Traditional Show & Sale. The classes held on Friday 8th September were officiated by Mrs A Lacey. The class results were as follows; Ram;
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Ernie Sherwin’s Nosterfield flock, based in the village of Well, south of Bedale, again proved the standout performer both in the show ring and on price at the 132st annual show and sale of Wensleydale Longwool sheep staged on behalf of Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders Association at Skipton Auction Mart. (Sat, Sept 2) Ernie took top
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The sun shone in the morning at the 2023 Wensleydale Show held on Saturday 26th August and judge Mrs J Ford found her Champion in E Sherwin’s Shearling Ram and Reserve also from the same farm the Shearling Ewe from E Sherwin. The Full results were as follows; Ram (Shearling or above); 1& 2 E
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The third and final [Olive Green] edition of former WLSBA Secretary Frank Pedley memoirs “Arthursdale Boy, Nidderdale Girl” was published in December 2022. It has received some flattering comments and incorporates so much more than the earlier editions, including the discovery of his teenage father when the 1921 census was published in January 2022. Further
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