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It just seems like yesterday but after three years, I’m writing my final report as Chairman of the Kirkby Stephen Branch. Once again, Kirkby joined forces with Lazonby Branch, at the Royal Cornwall Show. Martin & Valerie Brown did us proud, supplying sheep in immaculate condition, which caused plenty of interest on the stand; even the Charolais men from the next tent said they were “real outfits.” Buyers seemed to expect lambs to be a similar trade to last year but in the following months, the downward trend of the fat market didn’t help our cause. Sale time arrived, with glorious weather for preparing the lambs. Once again the show was held the night before the sale, over 20 pens turned out, all looking well. Buyers and breeders from all over the country created a large crowd, making this a great event. Our thanks must go to Harrison & Hetherington for kindly providing refreshments and also the sponsors: Eden Farm Supplies (Brough); Carrs Billington (Hawes); Pye Bibby and Dugdale Nutrition. The judging was in the hands of Cecil Hutchinson and Richard Sawbridge, with Alan Davidson acting as referee. The results were as follows: -
Class 2: Restricted to Members of Kirkby Stephen NEMSA Branch and presenting no more than 200 lambs: - William Dent Memorial Perpetual Trophy
Sale day and one of the wettest days anybody can remember, lambs looked half the size. Initially, vendors were slightly disappointed with the trade but in hindsight and, looking back over all the sales, things didn’t turn out so bad. Even the smile re-appeared on the face of our Senior Auctioneer!! Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Christine Lambert, our Secretary and the committee for all their support over the last three years.
Robert Hayton |
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