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Branch reports Branch reports

England

Large Flock
1st J Hallam and S Eggleston
Midland & Eastern (Seagrave Flock)
2nd David and Julie Inman
(Lindum Flock)

By Liz Needham, Secretary AGM
This followed the view day and saw Norman
Howl complete his two year term as Chairman,
ur Branch Show was held as usual RESULTS many thanks to him for his enthusiasm and
in conjunction with Rutland Champion flock efforts. Merrick Pinny takes over as chairman and
OShow, and although entries were Kevin O’Donoghue was elected to the committee.
good, numbers forward on the day were Hallam & Eggleston, Seagrave Flock It has been good to see many of our Branch
somewhat disappointing. Reserve champion flock members flying the flag for the breed at shows
Judge Ross Lawrence found his champion around the area in 2018, Tom Stocking took
from the ewe lamb class, a strong lamb David and Julie Inman, Lindum Flock breed champion at both Suffolk and Royal
owned by Gordon and Betty Beddie, with Norfolk, Sam Thomas had female champion
reserve going to David and Julie Inmans Best stock ram at the National sale, the Inmans once again
Shearling ram. The usual “after judging” Steve and Christie Walker won the Keeble cup in the National flock
picnic however was well supported, and is (Capielaw Commander) competition, with Kevin O’Donoghue picking
definitely a recommended day out. up two certificates of merit, and Harry Lyons
Reserve stock ram ably represented the area at the Suffolk Youth
RESULTS: Harley Turner (Lakeview Limited) Championships winning two sections.
Shearling Tup Congratulations to everyone who took the
1st D&J Inman Best ram lamb trouble to exhibit and promote the breed. › Seagrave Flock Ewes
Hallam & Eggleston (Forkins Maguire)
Ram Lamb Champion
1st D&J Inman Reserve ram lamb MIDDLEMUIR SUFFOLKS
2nd T Stocking Ewe Lamb: G&E Beddie Kenny Titmus (Harpercroft Hot Shot)
3rd T Stocking
Reserve
Best ewe lambs
Pair Ram Lambs Shearling Ram: D&J Inman Steve and Christie Walker
1st D&J Inman SERVICE SIRES NATIONAL FLOCK COMPETITION,
Flock competition Reserve ewe lambs
Shearling Ewe The Branch Flock competition was kindly Harley Turner FORKINS DIZZEE RASCAL EXCITING NEW STOCK RESERVE FOR JOHN LONG CUP
1st D&J Inman sponsored by Gordon and Betty Beddie and (16-30 EWES) AND RESERVE
2nd D&J Inman had good entries from all over the area, Best new flock OVERALL CHAMPION FLOCK NE
giving our judge Peter Derryman plenty to Briston Oscar and Archie Jeary
Ewe Lamb see and many miles to drive. The Branch is SCOTLAND FLOCK COMEPETITION
1st G&E Beddie indebted to both Peter and Cathy for giving Reserve new flock
2nd M&J Pinny up their time and we hope they enjoyed Cloudside Harry Lyons 4,800GNS
their tour of the Midlands. LIMESTONE
GIMMER
Flock Ewe It was great to see some new faces Small Flock
1st D&J Inman among the entries particularly from our 1st Kenny Titmus (Millside Flock) VISITORS AND
2nd B Gell younger members. 2nd Steve and Christie Walker
The Champion Flock was awarded to (Oxbrukheys Flock) 20,000 GNS ENQUIRIES ALWAYS
Group of Three the Seagrave Flock, and a large crowd 3rd Darrel and Gail Jeffries FORKINS DIZZEE RASCAL, SHARED
1st M&J Pinny was present at the view day, where we (Dargale Flock) WITH LIMESTONE AND STRATHBOGIE R & P MACHRAY WELCOME,
BILBOA, DAVIOT, INVERUIE,
2nd D&J Inman were well entertained by the Eggleston ABERDEENSHIRE, AB51 0JA
3rd T Stocking family. Sheila and Julie had the sheep Medium Flock CAIRNESS DUNKIRK RORY: SEMEN AND STOCK
RMACHRAY@JBPIPELINE.CO.UK
in tremendous form, no easy task with 1st Harley Turner (Harley Flock) CERTIFICATION OF MERIT IN MOB: 07739 898281
such a large flock, and their win was 2nd Ray and Fiona Woolway NATIONAL FLOCK COMEPETITION AND PAT: FOR SALE
PAT.MACHRAY@ANMGROUP.CO.UK
CHAMPION STOCK RAM NE SCOTLAND
very appropriate as 2019 marks the 80th (Woolways Flock) FLOCK COMPETITION MOB: 07836 557951
anniversary of the flocks’ establishment. 3rd Bruce Cook (Whichford Flock)
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