A reminder that the 2026 AGM for the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association will be held on the 18th April 2026 at 1pm at Thirsk Auction Mart. All members are welcome amd encouraged to attend and a light lunch will be provided. Those who are unable to attend in person are encouraged to attend via […]
As of the 1st January 2026, the Wensleydale Longwool lamb registration fees have been changed to reflect rising tag costs. If after reading the below information and attached registration form you are at all confused about registering lambs or ordering replacement tags, please contact the secretary and she will be more than happy to help
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Wishing all of our members a very merry Christmas and a prosperous 2026!
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???? MASHAM SHEEP FAIR WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS ???? It was a lovely sunny day for our Wensleydale sheep Exhibitors at the final affiliated show of the season, Masham Sheep Fair held on the 27th September. Judge Mr Roger Field kindly judged the breed classes, finding his breed champion in J A & F Elliott’s aged
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NIDDERDALE SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS At the Nidderdale Agricultural Show held on Sunday 21st September at Bewerley Park, Jessica Talbot found her champion in Ernie Sherwin’s homebred shearling ram, also reserve going to the same home with a two shear ewe. Sadly, the previous day’s adverse weather deterred some exhibitors from the show, having received
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MELTON MOWBRAY SHOW AND SALE REPORT Mrs Sheila Leech kindly judged the Wensleydale classes at Melton Mowbray rare breed sale this year on Friday 12th September, finding her Champion in C Coe & Son’s aged ewe with Reserve going to M Elliott’s shearling ewe. The next day for the sale, top price of the day
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The 134th annual show & sale of Wensleydale sheep took place on Saturday 30th August 2025 at CCM Skipton Auction Mart on behalf of the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders’ Association. The sale ring was well attended, with buyers from the far ends of the country – both new and established breeders – turning out to
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WENSLEYDALE SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS Wensleydale Show took place on the 23rd August this year, with judge Davina Stanhope finding her Champion and Reserve in E Sherwin’s stock, a shearling ram and aged ewe respectively Aged or Shearling Ram1st Mr E L Sherwin2nd Mr E L Sherwin3rd Mr N Oliver Ram Lamb1st Mr E L
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RIPLEY SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS A lovely sunny day for our Wensleydale sheep Exhibitors at Ripley show on the 10th August! Judge Mr Andrew Bainbridge judged the breed classes, finding his breed champion in L McPartland’s ewe lamb and reserve champion to J A & F Elliott’s ram Aged or Shearling Ram1st J A &
RYEDALE SHOW WENSLEYDALE SHEEP RESULTS A fab day for our Wensleydale sheep Exhibitors at Ryedale show on the 27th July! Judge Mr John McHardy made the trip down from Scotland to Yorkshire to judge the breed classes, finding his breed champion in J & A Pennell’s ewe hogg in full wool and reserve champion to