Dutch Texel Producers Group

CLUB REPORT 2009

We were fortunate to begin the year’s promotions with a pen of lambs on the Society stand at Welsh Sheep 2009. The ever popular ‘guess the weight’ competition attracted a huge amount of entries with the winner receiving a voucher to use at our sale.

Caerwys Show was then upon us and once again it was a pleasure to see Dutch Texels being shown in their own classes. Judge, Mr. P Crossmore, awarded the Champion to a fabulous ewe lamb exhibited by David Hughes, Bryn Llewelyn, Anglesey.

Ruthin Champion

Our 12th Annual Show and Sale was held in September and once again people had travelled from all over the country, confirming the demand for the Dutch Texel in the market place. In the pre-sale show, Judge, Mr. Roger Williams, awarded the Show Champion to a yearling ram ‘Wiston Octane’ exhibited by SHC Rawlings, which was later purchased by the Judge for 1100gns. The Reserve Champion, a ram lamb from S & C Davies, ‘Egryn Perfect Boy’, went on to sell to Mr A Windsor, Whitland. Top price of the day went to J & P Barlow for a yearling ram, ‘Mossgiel Olympus’, selling for 2050gns to Hargill House, Cumbria. The 5 yr old ram, ‘W Boss’, from Mr. H Barrow was also in great demand selling for 1700gns to White Peak Farm, Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Once again we can finish on a high note, with sincere congratulations to all who have exhibited at the various fatstock shows with notable success.

All that remains is for me to thank everyone who supports the Dutch group, particular thanks to our Chairman Mr. Gerwyn Davies and the committee members who devote time and effort into promoting our sale.

Paula Barlow
Secretary