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

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

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

9th & 10 th SEPTEMBER 2016

CLOSING DATE FOR PAPER ENTRIES 1st AUGUST

CLOSING DATE FOR ON-LINE ENTRIES 7th AUGUST

INTERBREED JUDGES

CATTLE:

SHEEP: BLACK, LARGE WHITE, MANGALITZA, , OXFORD

NORFOLK , NORTH NORFOLK RONALDSAY, HORN,

For paper entry forms and catalogues please contact

MELTON MOWBRAY MARKET SCALFORD ROAD MELTON MOWBRAY LE13 1JY

TEL: 01664 562 971 FAX: 01664561153

OXFORD PORTLAND, DOWN, E-mail: [email protected]

The link for on-line entries is : www.grassroots.co.uk/melton.html

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 liability for any death, accident or injury to people, animals or property at the event. Vendors and purchasers are responsible for their animals at all times.

Timetable - Show and Sale Weekend

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

Saturday - 6am-9:30am Livestock (and ) arrive - 10am All inspections completed - 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: 1st August 2016 On-line entries: 7th August 2016

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) Show only pigs will be charge a penning fee of £3

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 7th August will be refunded in full. There will be no refunds given for animals withdrawn after the 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 10 th September 2016 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.

Retags – must be reported to Grassroots and the Market

Substitutes - not permitted. Any that do occur by special arrangement MUST be reported to the auctioneers and to Grassroots so that the correct animals are transferred and recorded in the market movement records.

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

Swapping in the car park – this is ILLEGAL , and could get the market into trouble and you into serious trouble. Anyone caught will not be permitted to participate in future events. This has to be taken very seriously.

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. Any animal whose ear tag does not match that printed in the catalogue will be re- jected from the event. Cattle: Substitute lots may be accepted on a like for like basis - accompanied by a relevant veterinary certificate.

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 in the halter section must be halter trained and be able to be led into the ring.

There will be an un-haltered sections for all breeds other than Dexter. No un-haltered will be accepted.

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.

There will be a ‘penning fee’ for the ‘show only’ animals in the Lop of the Year.

Don’t forget to book your tickets for Friday night!

BUFFET & DISCO Tickets £14 each

Available from the market office 01664 562 971 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 [email protected] [email protected] Premier Inn LE14 4UB LE13 1AF Just across the road from the market 5 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JE T: 0871 527 9584 F: 0871 527 9585

Book on line at: www.premierinn.com

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

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: TBC cattle must be members of the Society. Inspectors: TBC 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 cattle must be halter trained and be capable of the Dexter Cattle Society. being led to and from the sale ring. 2. All Dexter Cattle will be inspected by a Society Judge: TBA approved Judge/Inspector. Animals failing inspection will be allowed into the auction after the Dexter Stewards/Inspectors: section has been sold. This will be strictly adhered to TBA without exception. 3. Any young bull or heifer must either be sold Show classes: suckling his/her dam, or if sold alone, must be 7 months or older on the day of the sale. All cattle Dexter Bull including young stock must be fully registered. Dexter Cow 4. No appendix register females may be entered into Dexter Heifer the show classes. 5. All cattle entered and shown must be bone-fide property of a current member of the Dexter cattle society. 6. Cattle not entered for Sale cannot be shown. 7. Cattle with warts, ringworm / contagious diseases will be rejected. 8. it is the responsibility of the vendor to present their own animals to the sale ring.

Hereford (Traditional) [email protected] Mr L M Cook, Traditional Hereford Breeders Club Albany Farm, Fen End, Over, CB24 5NE Tel: 01957 230265 Society transfer fee £15 + Email: VAT payable by vendor. 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 £15 + vat (£18.00) is payable by both vendor and purchaser.

Red Poll Adopted as the Society Official Ray Bowler Show and Sale 1 Nasbott Rd Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 600032 Judge - TBC 01245 600032 [email protected]

Shetland Barry Allen Sale Only Windy Ridge Renwick There will not be a Breed Society Penrith inspection Carlisle CA10 1JL Tel : 01368 870 433 Email : [email protected]

Any Other Breed Any other Traditional or Native Breed Cattle that are fully pedigree registered British Albion that wish to enter even though their breed society is not Participating. Galloway Highland Please note there will be a haltered and un-haltered section of the sale and cattle sheds. Animals should be Kerry entered into the correct section.

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. Vicky Beesley All sheep offered must be registered in Society the Combined Flock Book. 20 Flower Piece, Vendors must be members of the Soay Ashampstead, and Society. Berkshire. Breed inspection will be carried out. Any RG8 8SG animal failing the inspection will be 01635 578501 awarded a white card detailing the [email protected] reason and will be sold at the end of the sale. Judge: Janice Wood Sheep may be entered for Show and Sale Inspector: Philip Mapson or Sale Only. Showing will take place on Friday. Rosettes awarded. Maximum of 2 male entries per vendor. Trophies: Bryser Plate—Best of Breed

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

Judge: TBA

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

Also see Ryeland SALE ONLY

Greyface Dartmoor Official Show and Sale Mrs. Ann Willcocks All sheep to be registered with DSBA. All Meads Farm, Harford, Ivybridge, sheep will be inspected Devon, PL21 0JQ Sheep will be sold under society rules, a www.greyface-dartmoor.org.uk copy may be obtained from the [email protected] Secretary. 01752 892312 / 07855 591608 2.5% Sale Levy - Sellers Premium Judge : Mr Malcolm Thompson Minimum Upsets : Shearling Rams : 80 gns Other Rams : 50 gns

Hebridean Mrs Vicky Mason Transfer fee £1.00 per head. Paid by Society vendor All animals must be registered Sycamore House, Heatley Lane before entry. Broomhall, Nantwich, Cheshire Animals must not be backed down, CW5 8BA trimmed or excessively brushed. If Tel: 01270 780583 sufficient entries, the rams and ewe Email: classes will be split into adult and [email protected] shearling. Max 2 males per flock. Substitutions will be allowed only if All sheep will be inspected to ensure notified to Vicky Mason by 5pm on the they conform to the breed description. Wednesday before the event.

Ram assessment will be carried out on all males

Judge: TBA

Jacob Lisa Adams Breed Inspection . All sheep must be 2 Swiss Cottage registered with the Society Coney Weston Road Only registered sheep will be accepted Barningham for the Show and Sale and MUST be Bury St. Edmunds accompanied by the appropriate Suffolk paperwork at the time of sale IP31 1DQ Substitute sheep will be accepted up to, Tel: 01359 221145 and on, the day of the sale but must be Email: [email protected] clearly identified by red tape round a horn. Judge : Mrs H Higginson Retagged sheep need white tape round Inspectors: Mrs J Simmons & a horn if their change of number is not Mr C Richardson noted in the catalogue. Steward: Miss L Adams Adjudicator : Mr G Connor Sheep tested clear of Tay-Sachs will be identified in the catalogue and their revised pedigree certificates must be provided.

Kerry Hill Mrs Pam Chilman must be forward for Kerry Hill Flock Book Soc inspection on the Friday before 2:30pm The Bramleys, Broadheath, unless by prior arrangement with the Presteigne, Powys. LD8 2HG society secretary. Tel: 01544 267353 Any rejected Kerry Hill Sheep must be removed from sheep pens ASAP and the [email protected] inspectors to inform the Auctioneers.

Inspector Definitely NO SUBSTITUTIONS allowed. & Judge : Mr T Ward TO comply with KHFBS Sale conditions All Kerry Hill Sheep must have been all sheep must be branded with lot num- registered with the KHFBS before 1st bers either on the rump or middle of July 2016 and pedigree details to be back CLEARLY shown in catalogue.

Leicester Longwool The Manor Farm Feeds Trophy will be Mrs Ruth Mawer presented to the Champion White Leicester Sheepbreeders Ass Longwool. The Delia Goodman Trophy will be presented Meadow View to the Champion Black Leicester. Both Kelby Champion Leicester’s will go forward to the NG32 3AJ interbreed Championships. Tel: 01400 230142 E-mail: [email protected] Upset prices apply: £100 Ewe lamb, £130 Ram Lamb, £130 Shearling Ewe, £150 Shearling Ram. On order to achieve upset prices, as a Judge: Graham Hampstead guide the following weights are suggested. Inspector : Gerald Hayes Ram lambs 55Kg, Ewe Lambs 40kg, Shearling Rams 85kg, Shearling Ewes 70kg, Shearling White and Black sheep will be shown and Ram lambs only. Ram lambs should be at and sold separately. least 6 months of age and well grown. Definition of Shearling, animals born in the calendar year preceding the show. Over-fat All stock must be registered and and sluggish sheep should be severely inspected before show and sale. Re- penalised by the judges. jected stock must be removed from pens be- fore sale commences. 2nd ram permitted with 3 females. THE DECISION OF THE INSPECTOR IS

FINAL. Transfer fee £2.00 per head to be paid by the

purchaser. Leicester Longwool Show rules apply to all ani- mals to be shown on halters. LLSBA Rosettes NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ALLOWED> awarded.

Lincoln Longwool Breed Society Inspection. All sheep will Lincoln Longwool Sheep Breeders Assc be examined for breed standards and The Breed Secretary 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 568660 ram brought to the sale must be [email protected] accompanied by a minimum of 2 shearling gimmers Levy of 2.5% of the sale to be deducted Inspector : Ian Fairburn for LLSBA Judge: Mr M Coney Minimum upset: Steward: Louise Fairburn Rams 150 gns, ram lambs 75 gns

Llanwenog Sheep Breeders Support Group All sheep will be inspected to ensure Secretary : Alison Ayling they meet breed standards.

Email: [email protected] Any vendor may bring a single ram, but for each additional ram at least 3 ewes Inspector : David Henson must be brought. Judge : Peter Hicks A levy of 2.5% of the sale price will be deducted for LSBSG

Manx Loaghtan Special notices for Show & Sale Kim Everett 1.Rams may be entered in the following Manx Loaghtan Breeders Group ratios to females: 2 rams must be Hollin RootFarm, Bubhurst Lane, accompanied by 3 or more females: Frittenden, Kent TN17 2BD 3 rams must be accompanied by 6 or Tel: 01580 852691 more females Email: [email protected] 2. A vendor may enter only one ram lamb 3.All adult sheep will be card graded and Ram, ram lamb, ewe, ewe lamb & results will be displayed on the pen. Only on the hoof. those accepted for registration may be shown. Judge: TBC 4. All lambs will be inspected as true to 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 Official Show and Sale Suzannah Coke, Contact / Registrar Boxmoor Trust Trophy awarded to breed Norfolk Horn Breeders’ Group champion Glaven, 29 Church Lane NHBG rosette awarded to highest placed Tittleshall, King’s Lynn member of the Norfolk Horn Breeders’ Norfolk, PE32 2QD Group. Tel: 01328 701332 All adult females must have bred the Email: [email protected] previous season, unless they are Website: www.norfolkhornsheep.co.uk shearlings. Card Grading - All animals will be card Judge: TBA graded. Red and blue carded sheep may Steward: TBA be shown. Card Graders: TBA Red - Above average sheep Blue - Average sheep Yellow - below average sheep Vendors are asked to consider White - reject (removal from sale) setting reserve prices Please bring a vet certificate if any animal has been treated within 2 weeks of the sale.

North Ronaldsay Classes for : Ram (any age), Shearling Sheep Fellowship Ewe, Ewe, Ram Lamb, Ewe Lamb (subject c/o Laura Lambert, Hon. Secretary to there being at least 3 animals in each Annville, Eccleshall Road, class otherwise classes will be Great Bridgeford, Stafford, ST18 9PS amalgamated). Tel. 01785 282901 or 07947 110498 Email : [email protected] The Joe Henson Trophy (replacing the Www.nrsf.co.uk retired Bitfel Rare Breeds Perpetual Trophy) will be award to the Breed Judge: Brian Coventry Champion. Steward: Laura Lambert Breed Inspectors: Clare Shevelan & Jane The E A Pashen Memorial Trophy will Pearman be awarded to the best opposite sex to Champion. Vendors can enter a maximum of two The Marian Cassie Memorial trophy males per flock. will be awarded to the Best Lamb, male or

female All animals offered for sale must be registered in the Combined Flock Book. Animals should be presented in their natural state with no excessive trimming All sheep will be inspected. Those or brushing. Dagging permitted. passing the inspection will be eligible for show and sale. Minimum Upset : £40 for adults , £30 for lambs

Oxford Down ODSBA regulations. Sheep Breed Assoc. Secretary:Mrs Julie Caulfield, Little Acorn The following minimum upset prices will apply: Shearling rams & ram lambs : 150gns, aged Farm, Whixall, Whitchurch, Shropshire rams 125gns. SY13 2QD Shearling ewes & ewe lambs 100gns; flock ewes Tel: (07527) 991776 80gns. Email: [email protected] Website: www.oxforddownsheep.org.uk Shearling and older ewes must be registered. Ewe lambs must be eligible for registration and will be registered by the breeder in November. Entries from fully paid-up ODSBA members only. Rams must be either registered or eligible for Show will be held at 8.30am on Saturday. registration. Classes: flock ewe, shearling ewe, ewe lamb, aged ram, shearling ram, ram lamb. Rosettes to Pedigree certificates and / or ram registration 4th place. forms must be submitted to the auctioneers who will pass to the buyers. Judge: J S Brigg, Warwick

A 2% ODSBA levy is deducted from vendor’s accounts. All entries to be earmarked as per Portland Mrs. Dawn Sprake Official Show and Sale New Cottage Higher Farm Maximum of two rams per vendor. Langton Herring Weymouth Adults inspected and assessment sheet Dorset will be issued - Eligible animals will DT3 4HX qualify for showing Tel:01305 871348 Lambs - Inspected, then may be shown Email: if there are sufficient numbers. If less [email protected] than five lambs in a class the lamb class will be cancelled. Judge: Mrs Michelle Jones A wool on the hoof assessment will be Steward: Mrs Sarah Rashley carried out. PSBG rosettes will be Inspector: Mr Steve Gould & Mr Darren awarded. Rashley The Southover Crook presented by Michelle Jones will be awarded to the exhibitor of the Champion Animal. The AGM TBA Dudley Forward Perpetual Trophy presented by Sir Dudley Forward Bt., Show classes will commence at will be awarded to the exhibitor of the midday on Friday Champion animal of the opposite sex. Vendors who are not PSBG members Animals to be sold by lot number but wish to enter animals in the Minimum upset: 60gns rams, 50gns showing classes, please contact the ewes 35gns lambs PSBG Secretary. PSGB Fleece Competition: Rosettes will be issued to fourth place with the Elizabeth Harris Chalice being presented to the winning Portland Fleece

Ryeland Flock Book Society Ltd Mrs Dot Tyne All sheep entered for the sale must be Ryeland Flock Book Society Ltd registered with the Ryeland Flock Book Ty’n n Mynydd Farm, Boduan, Pwllhelli, Society Certificates of Pedigree must Gwynedd. be submitted with the entry form. Tel : 01758721898 Email : [email protected] SALE ONLY

Shetland Secretary: Suzanne Meikle All sheep must be registered Tel : 07740 680483 One male per vendor plus 1 extra male Email : for every three females entered. An [email protected] inspection on arrival by authorised SSS Inspectors, at which Vendors must be present, will be carried out on mouth, Judge: TBC feet, udder, teats, testicles, type and Inspectors: TBC condition. A vendor may enter up to two Stewards: TBC animals in each show class. Purchasers should collect pedigree Classes: papers from the vendors after the sale, Ram, Shearling Ram, Ram lamb please note - Green Certificates are Ewe, Shearling Ewe, Ewe Lamb sheep registered on the main register, Pink certificates are sheep on the Wool on the Hoof - Adult, Lamb experimental register, Blue certificates and with an X suffix are sheep on the grading up register All sheep entering the show classes must be wearing their lot numbers

Fleece Competition (Shetland) Judge: TBC All fleeces from the 2016 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: TBC Entry fee and times as per fleece competition. Classes will be advised by the Society.

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 Gail Sprake 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 2015), animal.

Shearling Ewe and Ewe Lamb Minimum Upset Prices will apply: Both Ram Lamb & Ewe Lamb must be Ewe lambs 100gns trimmed and born after 1st December Shearling ewes 150gns 2014 Older ewes vendors discretion Older rams vendors discretion. Animals will be weighed on arrival. The Ram lambs 140gns following minimum weights will apply: Shearling Rams 200gns Shearling Ewes 55kg Ram lambs: 50kg Transfer fees of £3.00 per sheep Ewe lambs: 40kg

Soay Vicki Beesley Official Show and Sale. Soay Sheep Society All sheep offered for sale must be 20 Flower Piece, registered in the combined flock book. Ashampstead, Vendors must be members of the Soay Berkshire. and Boreray Sheep Society. RG8 8SG Breed inspection will be carried out. 01635 578501 Any animal failing the inspection will be [email protected] awarded a white card detailing the reason and will be sold at the end of Judge : Janice Wood the sale. Sheep may be entered for Inspector : Philip Mapson Show and Sale or Sale Only. Showing will take place on the Friday. Maximum Rosettes awarded of 2 male entries per vendor. Trophies: Babylun Perpetual Cup—Best of Breed Pearl Plate—Best Opposite Sex Southdown Mrs Gail Sprake Society The Champion Southdown will be Meens Farm, Capps Lane, All Saints, awarded the Rudwick Trophy. The best Halesworth, Suffolk. IP19 0PD opposite sex to Champion is awarded Tel: 01986 782251 the Sir William Bird Trophy.

Email : Minimum weights: [email protected] Shearling Ram-70kg, Ram Lamb-40kg Judge: Mr Neil Stainthorpe Shearling Ewe-50kg, Steward: Mrs Gail Sprake Ewe Lamb-29kg

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

2% Society levy to be charged on behalf Please note: There is no minimum of the Southdown Sheep Society. weight or upset price for aged animals

There will be a veterinary There will be classes for : inspection of all animals. Animals Shearling Ram, Ram Lamb, failing inspection will not be Shearling Ewe, Ewe Lamb. Group of 3 allowed into the Show nor sold sheep (to include both sexes) through the ring.

Teeswater Classes run in accordance with the rules

Charlotte Durham in the Breeders' Association Flock Book. Teeswater Sheep Breeders' Association Alma Farm, West Witton, Leyburn All sheep will be inspected pre sale. North Yorkshire. DL8 4UG All sheep must be registered. 01969 623524

07769810005 Teeswater Sheep Breeders' Association [email protected] Rosettes for Champion, Reserve www.teeswatersheep.co.u k Champion and to 4th places

Judge: T Gorst Classes for Ram, Ram Lamb, Ewe and Steward : C Durham Ewe Lamb. Inspectors :Mark Elliott and Bradley Chandler Wensleydale Charlotte Durham Society trophies will be awarded to the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders Champion Exhibit, the best opposite sex Association to the Champion and the best Black Alma Farm, West Witton, Leyburn animal. North Yorkshire. DL8 4UG 01969 623524 07769810005 Minimum Weights: [email protected] Rams—90kgs, Ram Lambs—45kgs Ewes—65kgs, Ewe Lambs—40kgs Judge : S Leech Inspectors : M Elliott & G Steventon Steward : C Durham

Whitefaced Woodland There will be two sections for this Rachel Godschalk breed. One section for Combined Flock Plover Hall Book registered sheep and one for Gilmonby sheep registered in the Whitefaced Bowes Woodland Sheep Society Hill Register. Barnard Castle Co. Durham All animals must be registered in one or DL12 9LU other of these two Flock Books.

Tel: 07962 152242 Email: [email protected]

Judge: TBA

Bagot SALE ONLY Mr Nicholas Bohemia Bagot Society All stock must be registered before Bach Brook Farm entry. Upper Lye, Aymestrey Leominster All goats must be presented in a clean Herefordshire. HR6 9SZ and presentable condition’ and should [email protected] be accustomed to regular handling’ Rejected stock must be removed from Inspector : Society pens before sale commences.

Breeders may enter one male, but for each additional male they must also enter one female’ 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 17 th & 18 th September Chris Thomas – 07973 295014 Tim Webster 07949 173 180

Friday Farmers Market & Carboot Quality local produce, undercover, antiques & bric-a-brac stalls, Free parking! Lin Machin – 07983 996044

Fatstock Show & Sale Cattle, sheep, and pigs; Melton Mowbray Pork Pies, Stilton Cheese etc. in the Exhibition Hall, all sold at 1pm for charity 6th December Tim Webster 07949 173 180

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 1.7.15

Class B Gilt born on or after 1.1.16 and on or before 31.3.16

Class C Boar born on or after 1.1.16 and on or before 31.3.16

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) There will be a penning fee for Lop of Year entries not offered for sale.

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 : Guy Kiddy Lop of the Year Judge : Mary Dobedoe 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

Classes for all breeds

Class 1 Sow born on or before 30th June 2015 Class 2 Gilt born on or after 1st July 2015 Class 3 Gilt born on or after 1st January 2016 Class 4 Gilt born on or after 1st March 2016 Class 5 Boar born on or after 1st July 2015 Class 6 Boar born on or after 1st January 2016 Class 7 Boar born on or after 1st March 2016

Prizes

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

Judge

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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 2016 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 at the competition area.

6. Fleeces from all entrants to remain on display, with any awards, throughout the event and removed by 4.00pm on the Saturday.

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 the Thursday, clearly la- belled 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 2016 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.

Judge : tba

ROSETTES TO 4 th PLACE. Exhibits to be delivered by 11 am on the Friday 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, but- tons, sheepskins.

WORK IN PROGRESS .

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

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

MELTON MOWBRAY CRAFT COMPETITION 2016 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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