With over 70 photographs entered in the WLSBA Photoshow, it was a tricky decision for the judges to narrow it down to the final 6 so in the end a shortlist of 8 was created. Members voted at the AGM on Saturday and congratulations to Nick Oliver for his Snowy picture being found the winner!
A very enjoyable lunch and AGM meeting was held at the Tempest Arms, Skipton yesterday (Saturday 22nd April) for the Association. Full report to follow shortly. Congratulations to all trophy and prize winners; pictured are President Mr J Thompson presenting the Earle Trophy for the first time to Mrs Sandra Brown of the Dean Flock for
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
Royal Three Counties show are holding a one-day Rare Breeds & Minority Breeds show as part of their 2017 schedule. Allowing competitiors to come just for the final day, there is a full set of classes for Wensleydales as part of the “Any Other Longwool” section – only open to Wensleydales, Devon and Cornwall Longwools.
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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 »