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Branch reports
On behalf of the committee of
England the Midland & Eastern area and
all of its members I would like
The Branch Flock Competition was judged
to thank Liz Needham for all this year by Diana Lindon, a good entry of
Midland & Eastern efficiency as our secretary and flocks from virtually every point of our area
her hard word, dedication and
meant she had a mammoth driving task,
committee member these past 16
and thanks must go to her chauffeur Helen
years. We wish her all the best in
her new home in Cumbria. Butler. It was encouraging to see entries
from some of the newer flocks and Diana
By Liz Needham, Secretary Chairman Merrick Pinny reported that she saw good sheep and
hospitality everywhere she went.
ranch members have been prominent lamb by Carony Action Man from Gordon Shearling Ewe Diana found her Champion flock at Ray
in flying the flag for the breed at and Betty Beddie repeating their success 1st Hallam & Eggleston and Fiona Woolways’, long time supporters of
Bboth county and smaller shows of 2018; with reserve going to a tup lamb 2nd Hallam & Eggleston this competition, and the good crowd present
this year, with several interbreed winners from David and Julie Inman. The usual 3rd D&G Jeffries at the view day were rewarded with great
coming our way. It has been particularly convivial picnic followed judging. hospitality and a marvellous show of sheep.
encouraging to see several new and Ewe Lamb > Breed Champion Branch Show 2019:
young members becoming involved – RESULTS 1st G&E Beddie RESULTS Ewe Lamb Gordon and Betty Beddie
which bodes well for the future. Ram, shearling & over 2nd D&J Inman Champion flock
The year started with the Branch 1st D&J Inman 3rd M&J Pinny Medium Flock The Branch 2019 AGM followed the
biannual trip, this year we visited flocks 2nd Heidi Fudge Ray & Fiona Woolway Woolways Flock 1st Ray and Fiona presentations, this saw Merrick Pinny
in the South East of Scotland, enjoyed 3rd T&C Harding Flock Ewe Reserve champion flock (Woolway Woolways Flock) continue as Chairman, with the committee
the usual great hospitality and craic, saw 1st Hallam & Eggleston 2nd Stephen Cobbald (Lavenham Flock) remaining unchanged. Sheila Eggleston
some tremendous sheep, Aberdeen Angus, Ram Lamb 2nd D&G Jeffries David and Julie Inman Lindum Flock 3rd Steve and Christie Walker who has very ably represented the area on
Clydesdales and even found time for a 1st D&J Inman 3rd D&J Inman Best Stock Ram: (Oxbrukheys Flock) Council for the past few years stood down
trip to the seaside! Our thanks go to John 2nd Hallam & Eggleston Harpercroft High Voltage and will be replaced by Merrick Pinny.
Elliot, Stewart Lathangie, Ronnie and Mike 3rd Tom Stocking Group of Three (Ray and Fiona Woolway) Large Flock Liz Needham, Branch Secretary for the
Black and their families for their time and 1st D&J Inman 1st David and Julie Inman (Lindum Flock) past 16 years also retired. She has been
welcome. Pair ram Lambs 2nd G&E Beddie Reserve Best Stock Ram: 2nd Bruce and Ruth Cook replaced by Samantha Thomas. Sam comes
The Branch Show was held as always in 1st D&J Inman 3rd Hallam & Eggleston Donrho Happy Chappy (Whichford Flock) from a well known Suffolk family, is young,
conjunction with Rutland County Show, 2nd Hallam & Eggleston (David and Julie Inman) enthusiastic and will do a sterling job!
and was well supported, ably judged by 3rd M&J Pinny Champion
Lestor Peel. Champion was a smart ewe Best Ram Lamb:
Ewe Lamb: G&E Beddie Sitlow Shining Star, Ray and Fiona Woolway
> Flock competition prizewinners – Left to right: Fiona and Ray Woolway, David Inman, Gail and Darrel Jeffries,
Reserve Champion Julie Inman, Ellie Fudge, Helen Butler and Diana Lindon
Reserve Best Ram Lamb:
Ram Lamb: D&J Inman Rookery Rockstar, Harry Lyons

Best Ewe Lambs:
Stephen Cobbald (Lavenham Flock)

Reserve Best Ewe Lambs:
David and Julie (Inman Lindum Flock)

Best New Flock:
Heidi and Ellie Fudge (Harrowgreen Flock)

Reserve New Flock:
Oscar and Archie Jeary (Briston Flock)
Small Flock:
1st Darrel and Gail Jeffries (Dargale Flock)
2nd Heidi and Ellie Fudge
(Harrowgreen Flock)
3rd Oscar and Archie Jeary (Briston Flock)

> Branch members and friends at Stewart Lathangies’

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