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The Midland Region of the National Beef Association have very kindly invited any Longhorn members interested to their open day on 3rd May. This event, by kind permission of Mr. Peter Surman and family, should prove an interesting day for all.  Mr Surman has suckler cows, running with an Angus bull. He buys in and finishes about 2000 animals a year, mainly for the Dovecote Park scheme and they are fed on grass, maize and by-products.

 

The farm is situated approx 2 miles off Junction 10 of the M40; signs will be placed to direct you from the Motorway.

 

If any member is interested and would like to attend and especially to help with catering arrangements, it would be appreciated if you would fill in the cut off slip at the bottom of the invitation which can be downloaded by clicking here and return it to:

Cynthia Hall, Stevens Farm, Granborough Road, North Marston, Buckingham MK18 3PP or call 01296670235 email: cynthiahall@btinternet.com

 

Click here for more details contained in the Invitation.  

Following the success of the Show Training day last year, a second similar event has been arranged to encourage new exhibitors to start showing their cattle. This year's event is to be held at the home of the Southfield Herd thanks to the kind invitation of David and Angela Blockley.  

 

Once again this is intended as a basic "starter" day although there will no doubt be something of interest to the more experienced exhibitor. The whole showing process will be covered from early planning through training, washing and grooming to ringcraft and etiquette.

 

Pre-booking is essential to facilitate planning and it may be necessary to restrict numbers, so please book early and before the deadline of Saturday 21st April. Bookings and enquiries to the Secretary, Sarah Slade: 01769 581212 or email: secretary@longhorncattlesociety.com

 

Click here to download & print a booking form.

 

Mr. Jim Courts has been invited to lead the day. He is a very experienced cattle exhibitor who will bring his knowledge and expertise of the professional showing world to the day.

 

Angela and David Blockley will also be on hand to assist with the demonstrations and answer questions. 

 

Angela and David have very kindly offered to provide refreshments.

 

Biosecurity - As the day will be a practical one using the Blockley's cattle it is essential that visitors wear clean clothes and bring clean Wellingtons.

 

10.45 am for 11.00 am start. Leave the M62 motorway at Junction 27, Southfield Farm is a short drive from there. More details will be provided to those booked to attend. 

 

     A capacity crowd attended last year's Show Training Day at Springbarrow Lodge

Schedules and Entry Forms from The Secretary 01509 646786

email: info@leicestershireshow.co.uk

Entries close 23rd March 2007

Judge: Bernard Llewelyn

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Schedules and information phone: 0870 224 1035

email laura@newarkshowground.com

Entries close Friday 26th March 2007.

Judge: Peter Close.

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Bull, any age. ( 7 entries / 3 forward )

1st   Blackbrook Philosopher                                  J.W. & P.A. Stanley

2nd Blackbrook Quintessential                              J.W. & P.A. Stanley

3rd  Cholmondeley Eros                                           Marquess of Cholmondeley

 

Cow ( 5 entries / 2 forward )

1st   Blackbrook Louisa                                               J.W. & P.A. Stanley

2nd Cholmondeley Xaviera                                      Marquess of Cholmondeley

 

Senior Heifer ( 10 entries / 6 forward )

1st   Blackbrook Pebble                                               J.W. & P.A. Stanley

2nd Barlings Foxglove                                                 G.S. Thomas

3rd Barlings Fritillary                                                  G.S. Thomas

4th Wellhead Fleur                                                        Marquess of Cholmondeley

5th Dunstall Future                                                       Mrs. E.M. Hallifield

6th Slebech Fetta                                                            Marquess of Cholmondeley

 

Junior Heifer ( 10 entries / 7 forward )

1st   Blackbrook Question                                           J.W. & P.A. Stanley

2nd Blackbrook Queen Bee                                        J.W. & P.A. Stanley

3rd  Dunstall Grace                                                        Mrs. E.M. Hallifield

4th  Barlings Greta                                                         G.S. Thomas

5h    Barlings Grace                                                        G.S. Thomas

 

Reserve Breed & Female Champion                       Blackbrook Louisa

Reserve Male Champion                                              Blackbrook Quintessential

Reserve Female Champion                                         Blackbrook Question

Best Junior Bull                                                               Blackbrook Quintessential

Best Junior Heifer                                                          Blackbrook Question 

 

 

 

     The Longhorn Stand and Cattle attracted a great deal of interest at Beef 2006 

Clifton Brothers  Production Sale to include 4 cows with calves at foot, 10 heifers born 2005 and 10 heifers born 2006.

 

Cattle will be removed to Market Drayton Market for convenience.

 

Auctioneers: Barbers, Market Drayton Phone: 01630 652926

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Further details from Peter Clifton, phone: 01952 840359

Schedules and information phone: 01434 609533 / 604216

email: info@northcountyshow.co.uk

Schedules and Entry Forms will be available top download on the show website from the end of March.

Judge:  Steve Gray

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Junior Heifer ( 8 entries / 4 forward )

Schedules and information phone: 01749 822209/822214

Fax: 01749 823169

email: leo@bathandwest.co.uk

Entries close 2nd April 2007

Judge: Peter Close

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Schedules and information phone Elizabeth Payne: 01473 707115 

fax: 01473 707120

email: liz.payne@suffolkshow.co.uk

Judge:  Giles Green

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