Reid Minty Shield 2017

Reid Minty Shield

The presentation of the 2017 Reid Minty Shield took place at the A.G.M on Saturday.

The Shield is presented to the flock gaining the most points on the Show circuit during the year and we would like to congratulate Dave Gwynne and Julie Wilson (Creigiau Flock) for winning the Shield this year.  Congratulations to everyone who competed at the shows in 2017.



Full results as follows:

1st:      D J Gwynne Partnership (Creigiau Flock)                    211 points

2nd:     T Stayt Esq (Statesman Flock)                                     152 points

3rd:      Windrush Farming Partners (Windrush Flock)           151 points

4th:      B Evans Esq (Janos Flock)                                          111 points

Carlisle Sale Entries

Carlisle Sale entries are now open, schedules and entry forms have been posted to all members these forms are also available online to download if you wish. These can be found on the sales page.
Please note that entries are to be returned to the Society Office this year not the auctioneer.

Early First Choice Sale Report

The British Berrichon Early First Choice Sale Report and Show Results are now on the Sales Page.

Early First Choice Sale

A good entry for The Early First Choice Sale at Worcester on Saturday 8th July:

54 Males & Females 
to include:

3 Aged Rams
10 Shearling Rams
16 Ram Lambs
14 Shearling Ewes
11 Ewe Lambs

Show at 11.30a.m
Sale at approx. 1.00p.m

Catalogues available shortly.

Early First Choice Sale Entries

A reminder to all members that the entries for the Early First Choice Sale at Worcester on Saturday 8th July closes on Tuesday 20th June.  No late entries accepted due to the processing of the catalogue on time.

Success for the Westlake Flock

Congratulations to one of our members Miss M Lakey (Westlake Flock) on her fantastic achievement recently, Michelle has won the 2017 Chris Lewis Award.  Follow the link below to read the full article of Michelle's success.


http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/farming/pedigree-norfolk-shepherdess-michelle-lakey-wins-2017-chris-lewis-award-1-5054327?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons

NSA Welsh Sheep - Pair of Hogg / yearling ewe show and sale

Pair of Hogg / Yearling Ewe Show & Sale

Following on from the success of this Show & Sale at Welsh Sheep 2015 the NSA are once again holding the Hogg / Yearling Ewe Show & Sale.  If you would like further details about this please contact the Secretary who will forward you the relevant information.

2017 Online Society Yearbook

The 2017 British Berrichon Society Yearbook is now available to view online.  Please follow the link below:


http://www.berrichonsociety.com/yearbook-2017.html


All members will shortly their paper copies of the Yearbook -  if you aren't a member and would like a copy please contact the Secretary who will arrange this for you.

Royal Highland Show 2017

Entries are now open for the British Berrichon Sheep classes at the Royal Highland Show, Ingleston, Edinburgh.


**   Please note The British Berrichon Champion Trophy will not be awarded at The Royal Highland Show again this year as stated in the Schedule - this is an error.

Please find the Schedule here:

https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/media/1754/livestock-schedule-2017.pdf

Please find the Online entry form here:

https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/media/1731/sheep-penning-entries-2017.pdf

ENTRIES CLOSE:

Paper Entries:  21st April

Online Entries:  28th April

Royal Three Counties Show 2017

Entries are now open for the British Berrichon sheep classes at The Royal Three Counties Show, Malvern. 

Please find schedule here:

http://www.threecounties.co.uk/library/files/Royal%20Three%20Counties%20Show%20Livestock%20Schedule%202017.pdf

To enter online please follow the link below:

https://www.threecountiesonline.co.uk/frmLivestock.aspx


ENTRIES CLOSE 18th APRIL