Today (22nd August 2026) saw the 135th annual show and sale of Wensleydale sheep held at CCM Skipton. There were 31 sheep offered for sale on the day with plenty of buyers gathered around the ring at 11am. Top price of the day was a fantastic 900gns for Parker & Bird’s shearling ram, he was […]
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There was a lovely write up on The Guardian website recently, featuring young Lily Tattersall and grandad Adrian Tattersall with their Wensleydales at Garstang Show! Available via the link below: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/07/country-diary-wensleydale-sheep-have-their-day-in-the-sun
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RIPLEY SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS A super day out for the 5 exhibitors that attended Ripley show this year on the 9th August! Harrison Spinks had another particularly successful show, winning Reserve Interbreed Champion. Placings to third below: Judge – Mr Martin Croft Ram of any age1st Harrison Spinks2nd J & A Pennell3rd JA &
The 2026 catalogue for the 135th show and sale of Wensleydale sheep, flock books and memorabilia at CCM Skipton is now available! It can be viewed or downloaded below, copies will also be emailed to all members. There is a range of stock available from aged rams to ewe lambs and everything in between. There
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It was a busy day at the Dales Countryside Museum on the 1st August 2026! This was the second of two book days that have taken place at DCM this year, selling copies of Graham & Jodi’s new book ‘Wensleydale Longwool Sheep – Past, Present and Future’. We really appreciate everyone who came along to
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RYEDALE SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS A great morning for all the entries at Ryedale show on the 28th July, with the beautiful setting of Duncombe Park and the weather just right. Here are the results below: Judge – Mr David Ford AGED OR SHEARLING RAM1st- Harrison Spinks2nd- Messers JA & F Elliott RAM LAMB1st- Mr
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS A nice cool morning for the breeders attending the Great Yorkshire Show on the 15th July with their Wensleydales! A highlight of the showing calendar, it was a brilliant outing for Julie & Anna Pennell and Harrison Spinks, with the Pennells winning Breed Champion with their hogg in wool
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📖 Wensleydale Sheep Books Now Available to Buy! 📖 Copies of the ‘Wensleydale Longwool Sheep – Past, Present and Future’ book, written by Dr Graham Steventon & Jodi Shadforth, are now available to purchase! The book is a celebration of all things Wensleydale sheep, from their humble beginnings through to present day and hopes for
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NORFOLK SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS Another successful show for our members who attended Norfolk Show with their Wensleydales on the 24th and 25th June! It was a particularly good outing for Duncan Parker and Diana Bird, with various successes including Interbreed Pairs Champion! Full results are as follows: Judge Mrs D Stanhope Aged Ram1st Holdich2nd
🏆 NORTH YORKSHIRE SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS 🏆 A lovely sunny day for the breeders attending North Yorkshire Show on the 21st June with their Wensleydales! It was a particularly good outing for Harrison Spinks, winning Reserve Interbreed Champion with their hogg in wool. Full results are as follows: Judge Mr D Ford Ram1st Harrison
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