BRITISH WHITE, DEXTER, HEREFORD, , LONGHORN, , OTHERS BORERAY, BRITISH GALWAY , , HEBRIDEAN, JACOB, HILL, KERRY LE GREYFACE DARTMOOR,

th SANDY ANDPIETRAIN, BLACK, TAMWORTH, WELSH 12 NATIONAL SHOW AND SALE OF TRADITIONAL AND NATIVE BREEDS

HELD UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PARTICIPATING BREED SOCIETIES LOAGHTAN, LONGWOOL,MANX ICESTER LINCOLN LONGWOOL,

12 th & 13 th SEPTEMBER 2014

CLOSING DATE FOR PAPER ENTRIES 3 rd AUGUST

CLOSING DATE FOR ON-LINE ENTRIES 10 TH AUGUST

INTERBREED JUDGES

CATTLE: G H WILDE

BLACK, LARGE WHITE, MANGALITZA, , OXFORD : T WIGHAM

NORTH NORFOLK RONALDSAY, , THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE NO SECTION FOR UN-HALTERED

For entry forms and catalogues please contact

MELTON MOWBRAY MARKET SCALFORD ROAD MELTON MOWBRAY LE13 1JY PORTLAND, TEL: 01664 562 971 FAX: 01664561153

E-mail: [email protected]

DUROC, GLOUCESTER OLD SPOT, HAMPSHIRE, LANDRACE, LARGE

BERKSHIRE, , , BRITISH SADDLEBACK, BRITISH BERKSHIRE, WENSLEYDALE. ESWATER, TE SOUTHDOWN, SOAY, SHROPSHIRE, SHETLAND, ,

Sale organisers and venue Melton Mowbray Market Auctioneers, Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY Telephone: 01664 562971. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk The sale will be held under the National Conditions of Sale

Breed Society Event This is an official sale for all the participating breeds which are responsible for any inspections, weighing, NSP bolus reading, card grading and showing for their breed. Each Society will provide their own stewards, inspectors, judges, cards, rosettes and trophies where applicable. See breed sections for contact addresses and details.

Participating Breeds Entries will only be accepted from members of participating breed societies and for animals registered or eligible for registration in their flock herd books.

Disclaimer The participating Breed Societies, their representatives, judges, inspectors & stewards, Melton Mowbray Market and the elected Steering committee are acting in good faith on behalf of participating vendors, and accept no responsibility or liabil- ity for any death, accident or injury to people, animals or property at the event. Ven- dors and purchasers are responsible for their animals at all times.

Timetable - Show and Sale Weekend

Fri 12 th Sept - 7am-10am begin to arrive - 11am Inspections completed for show stock - 12 noon Begin show for those breeds holding show classes - 4pm Cattle interbreed Championships - 4:30pm Sheep interbreed Championships - 5pm-10pm livestock arriving - 8pm Hogroast & Disco (tickets £14 from the market)

- 6am-9:30am Livestock (and ) arrive - 10am All inspections completed Sat 13 th Sept - 10:30am Begin sale of female sheep (off boards) - 11am Begin sale of cattle through ring - 11am Begin sale of - 12 noon Begin sale of rams through pedigree rings - 8pm Site must be cleared of livestock Closing date for entries Postal entries: 3 rd August 2014 On-line entries: 10 th August 2014

Schedules & Catalogues Available from Melton Mowbray Market Auctioneers, Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY. Telephone 01664562971. Website: www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk. E-mail: [email protected] and from the grassroots website- www.grassroots.co.uk/melton.html or the British Association website - www.britishpigs.org

Entry Fees Cattle: Paper entry—£24 (incl VAT), On-line entry—£21.60 (incl VAT) Sheep: Paper entry—£8.40 (incl VAT), On-line entry—£7.20 (incl VAT) British Lop Pigs: £10 (direct to society) BPA Pigs: Paper entry—£15.00 (incl VAT), On-line entry—£12.50 (incl VAT)

The acceptance of all entries remains at the discretion of the auctioneers and limits may have to be imposed if numbers exceed available space. Calves sold at foot do not attract additional fees. Cheques made payable to Melton Mowbray Market

Commission All lots will be sold in Guineas. Commission will be 5% charged to the vendor. There will be a minimum commission of £2 per lot for sheep, £2.50 for pigs and £5 for cattle. The levy for unsold lots of £2 for sheep and £2.50 for pigs will be retained by the Auctioneers for all unsold lots and refunded by the auctioneers for all sold lots. The levy for unsold lots with reserves in the cattle will be 1/2 commission, to be collected when the passports are returned.

Society transfer fees and levies Societies transfer fees and sale levies may be deducted at the market. Please see the relevant breed section in the schedule / catalogue.

Refunds Entries withdrawn prior to the closing date on the 27 th July will be refunded in full. There will be no refunds given for animals withdrawn after the paper closing date. Cancellation Should the event be cancelled due to circumstances outside the control of the auctioneers, only the unsold lot levy will be refunded. Poultry For details of the poultry show and sale on 13 th September 2014 please contact the poultry office on 01664 564 552 or 07957 914 322 General Conditions

Statutory regulations: The event will be carried out in full compliance with DEFRA and other statutory regulations in place at the time.

All Livestock: All entries must be tagged in accordance with current DEFRA regulations. Tag numbers must correspond with numbers on passports, pedigree certificates and in the catalogue.

All livestock must be transported in vehicles or trailers which comply with the law. There will be washing out facilities at the market (The cost of which will be included in the commission charges) All livestock must travel with the correct passports and licences. If in doubt please contact an Animal Health Officer at your local DEFRA offices.

Animals in transit, not entered into the event will be strictly prohibited

A limited amount of straw will be provided. Vendors must supply their own hay, additional straw and buckets.

It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure their animals are presented for sale at the correct time. Animals will be sold strictly in catalogue order with the exception of breed champions in some breeds. (Please see individual breed information for details)

Responsibility: All animals must be penned or stalled in the space allocated. Vendors are solely responsible for and in charge of their stock at all times whilst on the premises.

Reserve Prices: Any reserve prices must be submitted to the auctioneers in writing prior to the sale of any lot.

Animal Health: Vendors will be expected to ensure that their animals are in good health and, to the best of their knowledge free from infectious or contagious disease. The entry form includes a declaration to this effect, which must be signed. Veterinary surgeons will be on call, in the event of their being required. Entry to the sale carries a warranty of soundness from the vendor. In the case of sheep in respect of mouth, udder, testicles and that female sheep over 2 years have bred a lamb.

Society Inspections: Some Breed Societies will carry out breed inspections and/or card grading Please see your breed section or contact your Breed Society for details. Rejected sheep may still be sold but must be clearly marked before the sale and declared at the time of the sale. General Conditions

Cattle: Cattle from 1 and 2yr TB parishes over 6 weeks old must be tested before entering the market. Cattle from 3 & 4yr parishes must be tested if the animal is to be sent to or . Females, then males in age order. Cattle: Substitute lots may be accepted on a like for like basis - accompanied by a relevant veterinary certificate. Any animal whose ear tag does not match that printed in the catalogue will be rejected from the event.

All entries must be accompanied by a pedigree certificate and where appropriate a copy of the AI/service certificate. No calves under 7 months of age will be accepted as separate lots. All lots must have been weaned at least 2 weeks prior to the event and in the case of milking cows, must have been properly dried off. All bulls over 10 months must be rung. No person under 16 years of age may have charge of a bull at any time. No cross bred cattle or steers will be accepted. All cattle must be halter trained and led into the ring. Un-haltered cattle will not be sold White coats must be worn for showing cattle

Sheep: Ewes then ewe lambs, rams then ram lambs. Vendor order will be selected at random by ballot

Rams will be sold individually through the ring Females will be sold in their pens ‘off the boards’ and may be offered in groups or as individuals. Vendors are encouraged to consider selling females in pairs or small matched groups. The acceptance of all entries remains at the discretion of the auctioneers.

MV Accredited Sheep: Provision will be made for MV accredited sheep. Please ensure the status of your flock is clearly marked on the entry forms and all the relevant certification is brought on the day, please send photocopy with entry form. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure they follow the plans laid out in the market to safeguard the status of their livestock, which remains their responsibility at all times.

Pigs: All British Lop entries to be sent directly to the British Lop Pig Society. All BPA pig entries to be sent to the BPA. The event will be run under National Pig Auction Rules.

Local Veterinary Surgeons

There is a 24 hour veterinary practice (Crescent Vets—01664 567724) next door to the market should anyone need attention urgently.

Dogs

Dogs will not be permitted in the livestock areas.

Breed Society Stands

Each Breed Society will have a space, (6’ by 6’) provided free of charge, for a small breed promotional stand.

Trade Stands

Spaces may be booked direct with the Melton Mowbray Market Auctioneers for merchandise stands . Please contact Eric Sharp on: 07771 611887.

Local Accommodation

A number of Hotels and B&Bs are situated in the area, a list can be obtained from Melton Mowbray TIC, Tel: 01664 502502 email: [email protected] .or by visiting their website at www.meltononline.co.uk. A limited amount of overnight ‘camping’ will be possible at the market, please contact the auctioneers direct.

Beckmill Guest House

Sysonby Knoll Hotel 44 Kings Road 0.9 miles from centre TAXI NUMBERS Melton Mowbray 01664 563 563 ABM—01664 569 977 LE13 1QF www.sysonby.com Manor Taxis—01664 565 533 www.beckmill.co.uk LE13 0HP Handy cars—01664 563 618 Elaines Taxis—01664 556 565 Hillside House Quorn Lodge Hotel Deans Taxis—01664 480 900 Burton Lazars 0.7 miles from centre Mowbray Taxis—01664 483 101 01664 566 312 01664 566 660 A2B—01664 560 714 www.hillside-house.co.uk [email protected] LE14 2UR LE13 0HR

Harboro Hotel The Lodge, Scalford Hall 0.2 miles from centre 01664 444 205 01664 560 121 Don’t forget to book your tickets [email protected] [email protected] for Friday night! LE14 4UB LE13 1AF

HOGROAST & DISCO Tickets £14 each

Available from the market office 01664 562 971 Melton & Belvoir Agricultural Society

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Enquiries: Laura 07854 658 580 Breed Specific Regulations and Show Classes CATTLE For additional information on Breed Society regulations, special classes and awards please see the relevant section below or contact the Breed Society direct. The following classes will be offered by each Breed Society unless specified.

Classes

Bull Junior Bull Cow Heifer

£100 CASH PRIZE FOR CHAMPION BEAST

KINDLY DONATED BY A PATRON OF THE MARKET

British White There will be a Breed Society Mrs Ruth Mawer Inspection Society Only those registered within the C,D or Meadow View, Kelby, pedigree section of the register are Grantham, Lincs eligible for the show and sale. Cattle NG32 3AJ from the B register can be sold but not shown. Tel: 01400 230142 All animals entered must be fully Email [email protected] registered with the Society and all exhibitors or vendors of British White Judge: Alan Lyon cattle must be members of the Society. Inspectors: David Exton All entrants will be subject to inspection by inspectors appointed by the society. The £10 per registered animal transfer fee will be deducted by the auctioneers from the vendors cheque

Dexter The sale will be conducted under Official Society Sale Regulations; the breed standards will apply to all The Dexter section is being cattle. run by the Leicestershire area group of 1. All will be inspected by a Society the Dexter Cattle Society. approved Judge/Inspector. Animals failing inspection will be allowed into the auction after the dexter Judge: TBA section has been sold. This will be strictly adhered to without exception. Stewards/Inspectors: 2. Any young bull or heifer must either be sold Mr. S Adcock / Mr. M. Bowles suckling his/her dam, or if sold alone, must be 7 months or older on the day of the sale. All cattle Show classes: including young stock must be fully registered. 3. No appendix reg. females may be entered into the Dexter Bull show classes. Dexter Cow 4. All cattle entered and shown must be bone-fide Dexter Heifer property of a current member of the Dexter cattle society. 5. Cattle not entered for Sale cannot be shown. 6. All cattle must be halter trained 7. Cattle with warts, ringworm / contagious diseases will be rejected. 8. All cattle must be halter trained and be capable of being led to and from the sale ring. 9. it is the responsibility of the vendor to present their own animals to the sale ring. 10. prize money will be awarded in each class. An equivalent amount will be given to the purchasers of the prize winners.

Gloucester Yvonne Froehlich Society Chapters Combe St Nicholas Somerset TA20 3HH

01460234198 [email protected] Hereford (Traditional) Mr L M Cook, Traditional Hereford Breeders Club Albany Farm, Fen End, Over, CB24 5NE Society transfer fee £15 + Tel: 01957 230265 VAT payable by vendor. Email: [email protected]

Longhorn Animals are sold subject to the society’s Debbie Dann sale rules, a copy of which is available Longhorn Cattle Society, from the Society’s office or website 3 Eastgate, www.longhorncattlesociety.com Stoneleigh Park Stoneleigh, Warks, CV8 2LG Show classes: Senior Bull Tel: 0845 017 1027 Junior Bull [email protected] Senior Heifer Junior Heifer Judge: TBA Cow

Transfer fee £10 + vat (£12.00) is payable by both vendor and purchaser.

Red Poll Ray Bowler Show and Sale 1 Nasbott Rd Judge - TBA Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 600032 01245 600032 [email protected]

Any Other Breed

British Albion Any other Traditional or Native Breed that are fully pedigree registered Highland and halter trained that wish to enter even though the breed society is not Kerry Participating. Shetland White Park Whitebred Breed Specific Regulations and Show Classes SHEEP For additional information on Breed Society regulations, special classes and awards please see the relevant section below or contact your Breed Society.

The following classes will be offered by each Breed Society unless specified.

Classes Ram Ram Lamb Ewe Ewe Lamb

Boreray Official Show and Sale. All sheep offered Julie Suffolk must be registered with the combined Society flock book. Breed inspection will be car- Back Forest Farm, Swythamley, ried out. Any animal failing the inspection Macclesfield, will be awarded a white card detailing SK11 0RF the reason and will be sold at the end of 01260227643 the sale. Sheep may be entered for Show [email protected] and Sale or Sale Only. Showing will take place on Friday 12th September. Maxi- mum of 2 male entries per vendor.

British Galway Mrs P L Hall Breed Inspection British Society Show and Sale ‘Willowfield Farm’ All sheep entered must be registered 83 Central Ave, with the British Galway Sheep Society Syston Lambing records for all sheep entered Leicestershire must have been received by the society LE7 2EG. Secretary by August 1st. All sheep must Tel: 01162 609373 be correctly tattooed. All sheep born in E-mail: [email protected] the previous year or earlier must be A Society rosette will be awarded to the shorn bare on or after March 1st this best Galway in show. year. No backing down allowed and The Jimmy Greaney perpetual memorial trimming to be limited to tidying around trophy is to be awarded to the best the dock Galway in show & sale Judge: TBA Castlemilk Moorit There will be a breed inspection and Sue Roberts show on Friday 12th September. Classes 50 Rugby Road will be held for rams, ewes and lamb of Barby any sex. Warwickshire CV23 8UB Judge: TBA 01788891963 [email protected] All sheep must be registered/birth www.castlemilkmoorit.co.uk notified in the combined flock book.

Coloured Ryeland Mrs Dot Tyne Ryeland Flock Book Society Ltd All sheep entered for the sale must be Ty’n n Mynydd Farm, Boduan, Pwllhelli, registered with the Ryeland Flock Book Gwynedd. 01758721739 Society Certificates of Pedigree must [email protected] be submitted with the entry form.

SALE ONLY Also see Ryeland

Greyface Dartmoor Mrs. Yvonne Prout Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association Official Show and Sale Walter’s Cottage All sheep to be registered with DSBA. 5 Pond Hill Ram Lambs will be inspected for Halburton registration prior to sale. Tiverton EX16 7AP 2.5% Sale Levy - Sellers Premium www.greyface-dartmoor.org.uk [email protected] 01884 820 381 Hebridean Mrs Vicky Mason Society Transfer fee £1.00 per head. Paid by Sycamore House, Heatley Lane vendor All animals must be registered Broomhall, Nantwich, Cheshire before entry. CW5 8BA Animals must not be backed down, Tel: 01270 780583 trimmed or excessively brushed. If Email: registra- sufficient entries, the rams and ewe [email protected] classes will be split into adult and shearling. Max 2 males per flock. All sheep will be inspected to ensure Substitutions will be allowed only if they conform to the breed description. notified to Vicky Mason by 5pm on 10th September Judge: Jane Wilson

Jacob Joy King Breed Inspection . All sheep must be Wildwood registered with the Society Aisby Only registered sheep will be accepted Grantham for the Show and Sale and MUST be Lincolnshire accompanied by the appropriate NG32 3NE paperwork at the time of sale 01529455729 Substitute sheep will be accepted up to, and on, the day of the sale but must be E-mail: [email protected] clearly identified by red tape round a horn. Retagged sheep need white tape round a horn if their change of number is not noted in the catalogue.

Judge : Mrs P Baker Inspector: Mr R Locker & Mr C Richardson Steward: TBC

Kerry Hill All must have been Mrs Pam Chilman registered with the KHFBS before 1st Kerry Hill Flock Book Soc July 2014 and pedigree details to be The Bramleys, Broadheath, shown in catalogue. Presteigne, Powys. LD8 2HG Kerry Hill Sheep must be forward for Tel: 01544 267353 inspection on Friday 12th September before 7:30pm unless by prior arrangement with the society secretary. [email protected] Any rejected Kerry Hill Sheep must be removed from sheep pens ASAP and the inspectors to inform the Auctioneers.

Leicester Longwool All stock must be registered and Mrs Ruth Mawer inspected before show and sale. Sheepbreeders Ass Rejected stock must be removed from Meadow View pens before sale commences. Kelby NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ALLOWED NG32 3AJ shearling & 2 shear rams only Tel: 01400 230142 2nd ram permitted with 3 females E-mail: [email protected] Transfer fee £2 per head to be paid by the purchaser The Manor Farm Feeds Trophy will be Coloured sheep will be judged in their presented to the Champion White own classes Leicester The Delia Goodman Trophy will be MINIMUM WEIGHTS APPLY AND WILL presented to the Champion Black BE ENFORCED Leicester Minimum weights: Champion Leicester will go forward to Rams 91kgs the interbreed. ewes 68kgs ewe lambs 40kgs

Judge: Joshua Brigg

Lincoln Longwool Breed Society Inspection. All sheep will Lincoln Longwool Sheep Breeders Assc be examined for breed standards and Mrs Ruth Mawer congenital defects. Any breeder can Lincolnshire Showground enter any number of rams of any age up Grange de Lings to 2shear. Any breeder can bring to the Lincoln LN2 2NA sale a single ram but each subsequent Tel: 01522 564661 MOB: 07933699848 ram brought to the sale must be [email protected] accompanied by a minimum of 2 shearling gimmers Inspector : David Exton Judge: Alan Lyon Steward: Maurice Parker Levy of 2.5% of the sale to be deducted for LLSBA Minimum upset: Rams 150 gns, ram lambs 75 gns

Manx Loaghtan Special notices for Show & Sale Carol Kempson 1.Rams may be entered in the following Breeders Group ratios to females: 2 rams must be ‘Cannons’ Huntley Road, accompanied by 3 or more females: 3 Tibberton, Glos., GL19 3AB rams must be accompanied by 6 or Tel: 01452 709309 more females 07876 452629 2. A vendor may enter only one ram lamb [email protected] 3.All adult sheep will be card graded and results will be displayed on the pen. Ram, ram lamb, ewe, ewe lamb & Only those accepted for registration on the hoof. may be shown. 4. All lambs will be inspected as true to Judge: TBC type and resultant green carded animals may be shown All adult females must have bred the previous season unless they are shearlings Vendors are asked to consider setting a reserve price

Norfolk Horn Boxmoor Trust Trophy awarded to breed Suzannah Coke, secretary champion Breeders Group NHBG rosette awarded to highest placed Glaven, 29 Church Lane member of the Norfolk Horn Breeder’s Tittleshall, King’s Lynn Group. Norfolk, PE32 2QD All adult females must have bred the Tel: 01328 701802 previous season, unless they are Email: [email protected] shearlings. Website: www.norfolkhornsheep.co.uk Vendors are asked to consider setting a Judge: Denis Jenkins reserve price Steward: Suzannah Coke Card Grading - All animals will be card Card Graders: Tim Lugsden & Simon graded. Red and blue carded sheep may Dell be shown. AGM 8:30 Market Tavern, 13th Red - Above average sheep September Blue - Average sheep Norfolk Horn Official Show and Sale Yellow - below average sheep Minimum upset prices: 150Gns rams, White - reject (removal from sale) 90Gns ram lambs, 100Gns ewes, 70Gns Please bring a vet certificate if any ewe lambs animal has been treated within 2 weeks Vendors are free to set their own higher of the sale. reserve prices All animals offered for sale must be Anne Lane, Secretary registered in the Combined flock book. Fellowship Animals should be presented in their Walmer Hall, Dob Lane, natural state with no excessive trimming Little Hoole, Preston, Lancs. (apart from dagging) or brushing. All PR4 4SU. Tel: 01772 613928 adult sheep will be card graded and [email protected] resultant green & yellow carded animals may be shown. All lambs will be inspected as true to type and free of The Bitfel Rare Breeds Perpetual congenital defects and resultant carded Trophy for the Breed Champion, animals may be shown. Vendors to be E A Pashen Memorial Trophy for the allowed to enter no more than two best opposite sex to Champion males per flock. The Marian Cassie Memorial Trophy for Judge: Mike Hodgins the Best Lamb, male or female. Steward: Stella Lambert Card graders: Clare Shevelan & Darren Cassie. Minimum Upset £40 for adults , £30 for lambs

Oxford Down A 2% ODSBA levy is deducted from vendor’s ac- Oxford Down Sheep Breed Assoc. counts. All entries to be earmarked as per Secretary: Miss Alex Stokes ODSBA regulations.

Shircombe Farm, Brompton Regis, Dul- Restrictions on number of ram entries per verton, Somerset, TA22 9LQ exhibitor: Tel: 01398 371 484 1 ram may be entered if no females are entered Email: 2 rams may be entered if 3 females are entered [email protected] 3 rams may be entered if 6 females are entered Website: www.oxforddownsheep.org.uk etc

Shearling and older ewes must be registered. Ewe lambs must be eligible for registration and Entries from fully paid-up ODSBA members only. will be registered by the breeder in November. Show will be held at 1pm on Friday. Classes: Rams must be either registered or eligible for flock ewe, shearling ewe, ewe lamb, senior ram, registration. shearling ram, ram lamb. Rosettes to 4th place, perpetual trophy to breed Pedigree certificates and / or ram registration champion. forms must be submitted to the auctioneers who will pass to the buyers. Judge: Asger Markussen, Hedensted,

Portland Maximum of two rams per vendor. Mrs. Paula Bull Adults inspected and assessment sheet Shernfold will be issued - Eligible animals will Cockmount Lane qualify for showing Wadhurst Lambs - Inspected, then may be shown E. Sussex if there are sufficient numbers. If less TN5 6UD than five lambs in a class the lamb class Tel:01892 784 441 will be cancelled. Email: [email protected] A wool on the hoof assessment will be Judge: Jim Gardner carried out. PSBG rosettes will be Steward: To be Advised awarded . Inspector: To be Advised The Southover Crook presented by Michelle Jones will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion Animal. The AGM 6pm Melton & Belvoir Room Dudley Forward Perpetual Trophy Market Tavern presented by Sir Dudley Forward Bt., will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Show classes will commence at Champion animal of the opposite sex. midday on Friday Vendors who are not PSBG members but wish to enter animals in the Animals to be sold by lot number showing classes, please contact the Minimum upset: 60gns rams, 50gns PSBG Secretary. ewes 35gns lambs PSGB Fleece Competition: Rosettes will be issued to fourth place Official Show and Sale with the Elizabeth Harris Chalice being presented to the winning Portland Fleece

Ryeland Flock Book Society Ltd Mrs Dot Tyne Ryeland Flock Book Society Ltd Ty’n n Mynydd Farm, Boduan, Pwllhelli, Gwynedd. 01758721898 SALE ONLY

Shetland

Email : All sheep must be registered [email protected] One male per vendor plus 1 extra male for every three females entered. An inspection on arrival by authorised SSS Judge: Alastair Wilson Inspectors, at which Vendors must be inspectors: Alan Hill, Tony Bennet and present, will be carried out on mouth, Neville Spenceley feet, udder, teats, testicles, type and Stewards: Suzanne Meikle & Hazel Syme condition. A vendor may enter up to two animals in each show class. Classes: Purchasers should collect pedigree Ram, Shearling Ram, Ram lamb papers from the vendors after the sale, Ewe, Shearling Ewe, Ewe Lamb please note - Green Certificates are sheep registered on the main register, Wool on the Hoof - Adult, Lamb Pink certificates are sheep on the experimental register, Blue certificates and with an X suffix are sheep on the All sheep entering the show classes grading up register must be wearing their lot numbers

Fleece Competition (Shetland) Judge: Sue Petrie All fleeces from the 2014 clip, must be on the stand at 9am on Friday as judging will start at 10am Entry Fee £1 per fleece payable on the day. Classes– white, black, grey, moorit, katmoget/Gulmoget, part coloured.

Craft Competition - (Shetland) Judge: Jenny Holden-Wilde Entry fee and times as per fleece competition.

Shropshire Show on Friday afternoon, commencing Simon Mackay 2 pm 146 Chandlers Way SSBA Rosettes and prize cards will be Sutton Manor awarded to 6th place in all classes St. Helens Trophy for breed champion. Merseyside Each flock to be limited to two males. WA9 4TG All males must be shown. 01744 811 124 Breed inspection for all stock entered in [email protected] the sale on Saturday morning All females to be fully registered. All Judge: Mrs Carol Watson males must be birth notified and eligible Inspectors: Duncan Burton for registration. The vendor selling a ram or ram lamb to a Society member Show classes: Ram, Ram Lamb, will be required to register the sold Breeding Ewe (to have reared in 2014), animal. Shearling Ewe and Ewe Lamb Ewe lambs 100gns Both Ram Lamb & Ewe Lamb must be Shearling ewes 150gns trimmed and born after 1st December Older ewes vendors discretion 2013 Older rams vendors discretion. Ram lambs 140gns Shearling rams 200gns Ram lambs: 50kg Ewe lambs: 40kg Animals will be weighed on arrival. Transfer fees of £3.00 per sheep

Soay Official Show and Sale Julie Suffolk All sheep offered for sale must be Soay Sheep Society registered in the combined flock book. Back Forest Farm, Swythamley, Breed inspection will be carried out. Rushton Spencer, Macclesfield, Any animal failing the inspection will be SK11 0RF awarded a white card detailing the [email protected] reason and will be sold at the end of the sale. Sheep may be entered for Show and Sale or Sale Only. Showing will take place on Friday 12th September. Maximum of 2 male entries per vendor.

Southdown 2% Society levy to be charged on behalf Mrs Gail Sprake of the Society. Southdown Sheep Society There will be classes for : Meens Farm, Capps Lane, All Saints, Shearling Ram, Ram Lamb, Halesworth, Suffolk. IP19 0PD Shearling Ewe, Ewe Lamb. Group of 3 Tel: 01986 782251 sheep (to include both sexes) Email :secretary@southdownsheepsocie The Champion Southdown will be ty.co.uk awarded the Rudwick Trophy. The best Judge: Paul Humphrey Esq opposite sex to Champion is awarded Steward: Mrs Gail Sprake the Sir William Bird Trophy.

Note: vendors may enter 1 ram and Shearling Ram-70kg, 1 ram lamb. Additional males must Ram Lamb-40kg be matched with a corresponding Shearling Ewe-50kg, number of females. There is no Ewe Lamb-29kg limit on number of females entered. Shearling ram 175gns Ram lambs 125gns Shearling Ewe 110gns Shearling Ram, Ram lamb, Ewe lambs - 95gns Shearling Ewe, Ewe Lamb, Group of No Southdowns may be sold for less 3. than these prices.

Please note: There is no minimum weight or upset price for aged animals There will be a veterinary inspection of all animals. Animals failing inspection will not be allowed into the Show nor sold through the ring

Teeswater Judge: TBA

Denise Newey 64 Gunnergate Lane Marton in Cleveland Middlesborough TS7 8JB

01642 858 016 [email protected] Wensleydale Society trophies will be awarded to the Dr D L Clouder Champion Exhibit, the best opposite sex Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders to the Champion and the best Black Assc animal. Coffin Walk, Sheep Dip Lane, Princethorpe, Nr Rugby, CV23 9SP Minimum Weights: Tel: 01926 633439 Rams—90kgs, Ram Lambs—45kgs [email protected] Ewes—65kgs, Ewe Lambs—40kgs

Annual Beer Festival Sunday Carboot 55 Real Ales & Ciders, live All weather pitches, prices bands both days, 11am till from £7, traders welcome from late 6:30am 19 th & 20 th September Eric – 07771 611 887 Tim Webster 07949 173 180

Friday Farmers Market & Carboot Quality local produce, undercover, antiques & bric-a-brac stalls, Free parking! Eric – 07771 611 887

Fatstock Show & Sale Cattle, sheep, and pigs; Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, Stilton Cheese etc. in the Exhibition Hall, all sold at 1pm for charity 2nd December Laura 07854 658 580

Every Tuesday Livestock for sale; Pets & Rabbits; Sundries 100 Antiques & Collectables Stalls; Farmers Market; Market Tavern open for refreshments Office – 01664 562 971

British Lop Pig Society

Secretary : Emma Collings WEnfork Farm Treburley Launceston Cornwall PL15 9NU Email : [email protected]

Class A In pig gilt born on or after 1.7.13

Class B Gilt born on or after 1.1.14 and on or before 31.3.14

Class C Boar born on or after 1.1.14 and on or before 31.3.14

Also - Finals of the ‘ Lop of the Year’ competition

Entry fee £15.00 per pig (refund £2.50 if pig sold) Entry forms available from, and fees payable directly to, the British Lop Pig Society (as above)

The event will be run under National Pig Auction Rules

All pigs must be herd book registered by the British Lop Pig Society and carry the correct ear tattoo, ie. letters & numbers. All entries must be submitted on the official British Lop Pig Society entry form and all stock must be identifiable by tattoo and correspond with the catalogue entry. Any animals not so identifiable will be REJECTED. Under no circumstances will substitute animals be allowed. All pigs must be fully registered and Pedigree.

Show & Sale Judge : Lop of the Year Judge : Stewards : Card Graders :

British Pig Association

Berkshire, British Landrace, British Saddleback, Duroc, Gloucestershire Old Spots, Hampshire, Large Black, Large White, Mangalitza, Middle White, Oxford Sandy & Black, Pietrain, Tamworth and Welsh

The Pedigree Society Champion of Chapions competition will be held at the end of the Welsh pig showing classes

Classes for all breeds

Class 1 Sow born on or before 30th June 2013 Class 2 Gilt born on or after 1st July 2013 Class 3 Gilt born on or after 1st January 2014 Class 4 Gilt born on or after 1st March 2014 Class 5 Boar born on or after 1st July 2013 Class 6 Boar born on or after 1st January 2014 Class 7 Boar born on or after 1st March 2014

Prizes

Supreme champion The Melton Mowbray Market Cup Breed champion £25 reserve breed champion £15

Judge

Julian Newth

Each vendor may enter only ONE BOAR of a breed in any class. Every pig must be entered in the appropriate British Pig Association Herd book BEFORE ENTRY. Any pig which does not correspond with the catalogue entry or whose earmark is not clear and correct will be rejected.

All pigs will be inspected by a panel appointed by the British Pig Association. It is recommended that the vendor should be present when an inspection is carried out. All pigs will be expected to conform to the Standards of Excellence (copies of which are available from the BPA) for their breed and particular attention will be paid to the soundness and number of teats, the soundness of legs and size for age. Any pig which, in the opinion of the panel, does not so conform will not be eligible to be sold through the sale ring.

All pigs are entered for this event under BPA Rules and Regulations.All pigs are entered for sale subject to the National Pig Auction Rules. Copies available on request.

Paper entry forms and confirmation of on-line entries and all entry fees (payable to British Pig Association) must be sent to the BPA office.

British Pig Association, Trumpington Mews, 40b High Street, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9LS e-mail: [email protected] www.britishpigs.org FLEECE COMPETITION Judge: TBA Stewards: Susan Lawrence and Sally Hall

Prizes: 1 st – 4th Prize winners in each class will be awarded rosettes 1st Prize winner in each class will compete for the Champion & Reserve fleece

ALL FLEECES TO BE FROM THE 2012 CLIP Classes : Longwool, Shortwool, Hill, Primitive. Entry Fee £1.00 per fleece

1. All traditional British breeds are eligible.

2. Competitors may enter up to two fleeces per breed but an unlimited number of breeds.

3. Fleeces must be from sheep which are, or at the time of shearing were, owned by the exhibitor.

4. Fleeces must be neatly rolled and secured by a band rolled from the neck wool. Artificially stained or coloured fleeces or those secured by baler twine will be eliminated.

5. Fleeces are to be delivered to the stewards by midday on Friday 12 th September at the competition area.

6. Fleeces from all entrants to remain on display, with any awards, throughout the event and removed from 4.00pm and cleared by 5.00pm on 13th September.

7. Although the stands will be stewarded, fleeces will remain the responsibility of the exhibitor and no responsibility for loss or damage will be accepted by the organisers.

8. The competition will be judged on a points system and the Judge’s decision is final. Any class may be divided at the stewards discretion if sufficient entries are received.

Please send all entries to Susan Lawrence – see below. ………………………………………………………………………………………

Fleece Bring & Buy Organiser: Susan Lawrence, Lower Gravenor Farm, Wentnor, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EG email: [email protected] Tel: 01588 650407

Commission: A 10% commission will be charged on all fleeces sold Presentation: Fleeces may be presented from late afternoon on Thursday 11 th September, clearly labelled with:- • Your name and address and a contact telephone number • The breed or cross • The weight • If possible, the name of the animal (spinners may ask for the same fleece again another year) • The full price All unsold fleeces must be collected by 4.00pm on Saturday afternoon.

MELTON MOWBRAY CRAFT COMPETITION 2014 At the Traditional Native Breeds Show & Sale at Melton Mowbray Market.

ENTRIES TO BE MADE BY THE PERSON NAMED ON THE ENTRY FORM FROM THE PRODUCTS OF ANY TRADITIONAL OR NATIVE BREED, AND IDENTIFIED.

ROSETTES TO 4 th PLACE. Exhibits to be delivered by 11 am on Friday September 12 th at the competition area. Exhibits will be on display to the public and must remain on display until 4 pm when they can be collected. All exhibits to be removed by 5 pm. There will be no display on Saturday. Although the stands will be stewarded, the exhibits remain the responsibility of the exhibitor and no responsibility for loss or damage will be accepted by the organisers.

COMPLETED.

CLASS 1 . Handspun Knitted ,crocheted or woven garment in natural coloured wool. (may include trimmings).

CLASS 2 . Handspun.Knitted, crocheted or woven garment in dyed or blended wool. (may include trimmings).

CLASS 3 . Garment made using commercially spun or woven fibre (may include trimmings).

CLASS 4 . Felt or tapestry item.

CLASS 5 . A Skein of natural coloured or dyed handspun wool.

CLASS 6. Rug.

CLASS 7 . Any other item made from Traditional or Native Breeds eg. Crooks, buttons, sheepskins.

WORK IN PROGRESS .

CLASS 8 . Item made from any of the above classes. Must be approx. ¾ fin- ished with written explanation of work.

CLASS 9. Item made from any of the above classes by a person under 16 years of age ENTRY FORM ON REVERSE

MELTON MOWBRAY CRAFT COMPETITION 2014 At the Traditional Native Breeds Show & Sale at Melton Mowbray Market.

Please return entry form to

S.Lawrence. Lower Gravenor Farm, Wentnor, Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5EG.

Email: [email protected]

Tel. 01588 650407

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