On a rather bright and mild afternoon on the 5th October 2024, Chilton Grounds Farm in Buckinghamshire very kindly hosted a workshop day for members to enjoy a social catch-up, learn about current animal health and welfare practices, meet some new faces and brush up on their knowledge of the breed. Duncan Parker and Diana […]
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On the 30th of October 2024, after 8 years as our brilliant and dedicated secretary, Anna Pennell resigned from the role. We wish her the very best of luck with her new challenges as well as with her growing/successful farm business and are delighted that she has agreed to remain on the WLSBA council. We
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Harrison Spinks Farm hosted the recent Yorkshire Agricultural Society Women in Farming Autumn Gathering event at Hornington Manor, it was a great moment to showcase their work on the farm with the Wensleydale Longwool to the guests as well as introduce them to a couple of the rams. Looks a great day for everyone. The
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Wensleydale Sheep: A Handcrafted History- A Travelling Exhibition – showcasing the finest handcrafted items made from luxurious Wensleydale wool kicked off its first stage on Sunday at The Handweavers Studio and Gallery, London this weekend (12th October) and runs to 6th December. This exhibition really meets all expectations; a heartwarming journey into the world of
The final show of Wensleydales classes was held today Saturday 28th September at the lovely show that is Masham Sheep Fair. The classes were judged by Dr Lynn Clouder and her results were as follows; Aged Ram; 1, Male Champion and Overall Champion – M ElliottRam Lamb; 1 Harrison Spinks 2 & 3 M ElliottAged Ewe;
Nidderdale Show 2024 Thankyou to David Ford for judging the Wensleydale classes at Pateley bridge show on 22nd September 2024 A select but strong pair of exhibitors forward today; congratulations go to Mark Elliott whose homebred Aged ram took the championship and reserve with his gimmer lamb. The full results were as follows; Ram lamb
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A really enjoyable day today at Wensleydale Agricultural Show, the classes were judged by Sir Gary Verity and he found his Champion in Mark Elliott’s homebred aged ram and his reserve in Anna Pennells’ homebred shearling ewe. The full results were as follows; Aged/shearling ram; M Elliott Ram Lamb; 1. Harrison Spinks 2. M Elliott
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Ripley Show 2024 Another scorching hot day in the North-east on Sunday 11th August saw four Wensleydale exhibitors forward for Bradley Chandler to judge. He found his champion in Mark Elliott’s Aged Ram and Reserve in Anna and Julie Pennells Shearling ewe. The full results were as follows; Ram (any age); 1. M Elliott 2.
440gns top at CCM Skipton Wensleydale Longwool highlight Top call of 440gns at the 133st annual show and sale of Wensleydale Longwool sheep staged on behalf of Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders Association at CCM Skipton Auction Mart was the second prize shearling ram from breed stalwart Mark Elliott, who, in partnership with mum, Judy, runs
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