The Champion Wensleydale at the Royal Show 1951 held at Cambridge. Bred and exhibited by TB Earle of Scorton, Richmond. (Photo from M.Elliott) At next Saturday’s AGM,the Earle Trophy,which has been given by his family in his memory will be presented for the first time. It will be presented to […]
The 2017-2018 RBST Watchlist has been published this week; the Wensleydales have remained class 4 (at Risk). The full details can be found here
A very enjoyable day was had by members in Gloucestershire on Saturday 8th April 2017. Many thanks to Ann Griffiths and her family for hosting everyone so kindly and providing a delicious lunch. WLSBA President Mr J Thompson gave a very interesting talk on Grassland Management which led to good discussion about different land management
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The 2016 flock book can now be found in the members section of the as well as the recent Spring newsletter. All members should have received their copies of the flock book by now .
All members have had the Spring newsletter/AGM notice emailed or posted if we don’t have a current email address for you. If any member who recieves them by post would prefer to have them on email please let us know – secretary@wlsba.co.uk The mailing will be uploaded to the members area in the next few
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In todays (24/03/2017) edition of Farmers’ Guardian, the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep is featured as one of the Best Breeds for Smallholders, something our members have long known! Please do take a look around our website for lots more information on the breed or don’t hesitate to contact the secretary for further infomrmation. Our Association Show
Kindly hosted by Ann Griffiths at Willow Dene, Southend, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7PB “Starting at 11am, this is opportunity to meet with the WLSBA President Mr J Thompson and other Council members as well as the WLSBA Secretary in open discussion to allow all members to exchange views and put forward suggestions. Following
Reminder; Open meeting for members – Gloucestershire. Read More »
Our lovely WLSBA Assocation rosettes have arrived this week ready to be awarded to the Highest Placed Wensleydale at shows around the country. Please check out the Events page HERE for the full list which is continuously being added to as shows are confirmed. If you have any suggestions of shows which might benefit from
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The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held at the Tempest Arms, Elslack, near Skipton on Saturday 22nd April 2017 at 2pm. An agenda will be sent to members with the Spring Newsletter. A lunch will be provided before the AGM free of charge to members who confirm their attendance. Please let the
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The entry deadline for the WLSBA Photography competitionhas been extended until the 28th February. Entries can be posted to the secretary or email to wensleydalesheep@yahoo.com in the highest resolution possible! The Top six will be shortlisted and the final winner chosen at the 2017 AGM by the members. £25 to the winner, rosettes to top
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