The final Wensleydale show of the year was held today at Masham Sheep Fair judged by Mrs S Holdich from Suffolk. She found her Champion in J & A Pennells Ewe lamb and Reserve Champion was M Elliotts Shearling ram. The full results were as follows; Ram Lamb – 1& 2 J & A Pennell […]
A bit of a damp day at Nidderdale show did not stop the Wensleydale classes on the 24th September 2023. Overseen by Mrs M Smith the results were as follows Ram lamb 1 & 2 E Sherwin 3 R Fitzgerald Ram 1 E Sherwin 2 R Fitzgerald 3 M Elliott Gimmer lamb 1 E Sherwin
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The 2024 Calendars have arrived – thank you to Jodi Shadforth for designing them this year using the lovely photos put forward by the members. It was a hard decision choosing the best. We’ve attached a picture of them below The calendars are A3 sized this time with more space to write your important events
Friday 8th September and Saturday 9th September saw the second annual Show & Sale of Wensleydales – this time held at Melton Mowbray Market as part of their 20th Native & Traditional Show & Sale. The classes held on Friday 8th September were officiated by Mrs A Lacey. The class results were as follows; Ram;
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Ernie Sherwin’s Nosterfield flock, based in the village of Well, south of Bedale, again proved the standout performer both in the show ring and on price at the 132st annual show and sale of Wensleydale Longwool sheep staged on behalf of Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders Association at Skipton Auction Mart. (Sat, Sept 2) Ernie took top
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The sun shone in the morning at the 2023 Wensleydale Show held on Saturday 26th August and judge Mrs J Ford found her Champion in E Sherwin’s Shearling Ram and Reserve also from the same farm the Shearling Ewe from E Sherwin. The Full results were as follows; Ram (Shearling or above); 1& 2 E
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The third and final [Olive Green] edition of former WLSBA Secretary Frank Pedley memoirs “Arthursdale Boy, Nidderdale Girl” was published in December 2022. It has received some flattering comments and incorporates so much more than the earlier editions, including the discovery of his teenage father when the 1921 census was published in January 2022. Further
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Okehampton Show 2023 Okehampton has a good section for Rare and Minority breeds and always gets a great turnout of Wensleydales. The association has a number of WLSBA Best of Breed rosettes that are awarded each year, administered by your area rep. Down at Okehampton yesterday the judge asked for all Wensleydales forward to be
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Ripley Show 2023 Well done to the two exhibitors at Ripley Show today, judge Mr Roger Field found his champion in E Sherwin’s Aged Ram whilst M Elliotts Ewe lamb took the reserve spot. The full results were as follows; Ram 1. E Sherwin 2. M Elliott 3. E Sherwin Ram Lamb 1 E Sherwin
Flock dispersal; Due to illhealth there is a flock dispersal of high quality white Wensleydales – shearlings & ewes. Plus some black ewes. Also black and white tups. Would like to sell as group or in groups. Contact secretary@wlsba.co.uk for further details