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Club reports

Scotland

took part in a stock judging competition Carlisle Female Sale
before ending the day with a lovely BBQ. J Lundy (Lundazi) was champion in the
West & Central Scotland Many thanks to the Cannon family for their pre sale show judged by Robert Percival. › Visit to Pamela Lupton’s Kexbeck Flock
hospitality.
Top prize of 850gns was achieved by J
Cannon (Redbrae) for his best gimmer.

The sale was topped with a Ewe from Ian
800gns for their best gimmer.
Club Show Longtown Sale Paula and David Reid (Conchar) achieved
he AGM was held mid March at the Mr Davies, New Flockhouse and Judith Barbour (Solwaybank) and sold
Hollandbush Golf Club, Lesmahagow. The Show was held in Lanark Market • Ayr - Craig Wilson for 4,200gns to Jan Dick Ter Maaten. Ian and Three Nations Sale
TA lovely supper was enjoyed by in June and our judge was Jim Cannon J and K Semple, Netherton Farm Judith also sold the second top price Ewe for I and J Barbour (Solwaybank) attained
everyone before the business for the (Redbrae). The Hiddleston family’s 3,000gns to (Williams) flock Portugal. 4,600gns for their gimmer which sold to S
evening. Mr D Gilmour moved up to the (Irongray) first prize gimmer reigned Royal Highland Show Craft (Lakeview) and S Lathangie (Pyeston).
position of Chairman with R Hiddleston Supreme with reserve champion being The Hiddleston family (Irongray) won first National Sale
becoming Vice Chairman. awarded to their ram lamb. Best opposite prize with their Shearling Tup. Mrs J Tooze (Spittal) won first prize Dark Diamonds › Champion flock 2018 view day at J Cannon Redbrae
sex was awarded to the same ram lamb with her ewe lamb and champion female The Hiddleston family (Irongray) sold their
Flock visit from The Hiddleston family (Irongray) Great Yorkshire which later sold for 1,900gns. T Fitzsimon best gimmer for 1,300gns to Angus Brims.
Club members visited Pamela Lupton whilst best gigot was awarded to a ram Mrs J Tooze won first prize Ewe and first (Sunnyhills) won first prize Signet recorded
(Kexbeck) and Stephen Bolland (Wharfe) lamb from David Gilmour (Broomknowes). prize Gimmer and took breed champion ram lamb. National Youth Suffolk
in May 2019. We viewed Pamela’s flock, with her Gimmer by Crewelands Crete. Championship
enjoyed a delicious lunch then travelled to Prime Lamb Competition Scottish Area Stirling Sale Lara Reid won the junior age group of the
Stephen’s where we viewed his flock and • Stirling - Caledonian Marts Flock view day I and J Barbour (Solwaybank) sold their National Youth Suffolk Championship.
enjoyed their hospitality. Stopping for a Mr Lawrie, Tillyrie, Fife Jim and Christine Cannon and family top ram lamb for 4,000gns to D Taylor
meal at Gretna on the way was a perfect • Lanark - Lawrie and Symington (Redbrae) kindly held a flock view day after (Ballynacannon). Flock Competition
conclusion to the day. Thanks to Pamela R Orr, Lawhead, Tarbrax winning the club flock competition in 2018. This year’s judge was P Lupton (Kexbeck).
and Stephen for an excellent day. • Stirling - United Auctions Members and friends viewed the stock and Carlisle Sale Awards were presented at the Lochside
David Gilmour won first prize gimmer, Hotel and Spa, New Cumnock.
champion female and reserve overall. Small Flock
She sold for 1,000gns to the judge Tom 1st W Haining (High Drum)
Fitzsimon (Sunnyhills). 2nd S Bourman (Middlehouse) › Club members enjoying lunch
kindly provided on flock visit to
Kelso Ram Sales Medium Flock Pamela Lupton (Kexbeck)
At the pre sale show A Gray (Langside) 1st S and G Brown (Capielaw) Best Stud Ram: Strathbogie Dynamite
won with his Shearling in a very strong 2nd P Gray (Scrogton) S and G Brown (Capielaw)
class and was also awarded reserve 3rd E Dowie (Islay) Reserve: Highdrum Jackpot
champion. Whilst W Fleming was awarded W and M Haining
third in the ram lamb class. Large Flock
Club members S and G Brown (Capielaw) 1st The Hiddleston Family (Irongray) Champion Flock
achieved £2,100 for their best ram lamb 2nd P and D Reid (Conchar)
closely followed by W Fleming (Hallhill) 3rd F Wight (Wights) The Hiddleston Family (Irongray)
with £1,400 for his best lamb. Reserve Champion Flock
While P Gray (Scrogton) achieved £4,500 Best Female (excluding ewe lambs)
and F Wight (Wights) £4,000 for their best P and D Reid (Conchar) S and G Brown (Capielaw)
shearlings. JDX:14:00634 Sweet Pea
The Show Points Trophy was won by The
Club Show And Sale - Dumfries Best Progeny Group Hiddleston Family (Irongray) with a total of
Market 1st P Gray (by Brijon Black Magic) 98 points. Reserve was awarded to E Dowie

Judge Sandy McDowall placed the 2nd E Dowie (Islay) (by Rhaeadr Topman) (Islay) with 48 points.
first prize ram lamb from John Buchanan 3rd S and G Brown (Capielaw) Club members congratulated Robert and
(Prettsmill) as champion. Whilst Lewis Helen Goldie on the celebration of their
Harkness (Netherhall) was reserve with his Evandale Trophy - Best 5 ewe lambs Golden Wedding.
second prize ram lamb. 1st The Hiddleston Family (Irongray) I would like to take this opportunity to
The Hamish Stoddart Shield for the 2nd P and D Reid (Conchar) thank all sponsors and the Suffolk Sheep
highest average for three lambs or more 3rd S and G Brown (Capielaw) Society for their continued support during
was awarded to L Harkness (Netherhall) 2019.

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