North of Scotland Texel Club

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Club Report

The Annual General Meeting was held at Buckleys, The Deveron House Hotel in Tuirriff and saw a good turn out for Haggis, Neeps & Tatties. Speakers for the evening were Richard Henderson, from Woodhead Brothers & Donald Young, from United Auctions. Richard gave us a very informative insight to the requirements for the meat trade, while Donald summarised the auction market’s aspirations and provided light hearted relief.

This year the club visited the Knock flock, curiosity of Albert & George Howie. A good turn out of members enjoyed the tour of the stock. Four pens of sheep were forwarded for stock judging with A Knox judging these classes. We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to Albert, George and their families for making the trip so enjoyable and providing such wonderful hospitality.

The Flock Competition was held from the 26th to the 29th October and was judged by John Campbell, Caithness. A total of 17 flocks entered, 12 from Aberdeenshire and 5 from Orkney. On the final evening the club held its third annual club dinner at the Deveron House Hotel in Turriff, with the John Campbell presenting the prizes. We extend are sincere thanks to the judge for his time.

The annual September Ram sale was held at Aberdeen & Northern Marts, Thainstone and the judge was Raymond Dawson, Whinbrae, Huntly. Champion Texel was awarded to a shearling ram from Brian Buchan, Clinterty, with reserve champion awarded to a ram lamb from Margaret Lyon, Milnbank.

The Christmas Classic was judged by Jim Leitch, Felquoy, Orkney. Texel champion was the gimmer from AG Howie, West Knock, Mintlaw and the reserve Texel champion went to a gimmer from Brian Buchan, Clinterty. The sale saw a steady and increased annual demand for Texel females. Our sincere thanks are extended to the judges for both our sales.

Finally – Congratulations to all our members who have been doing exceptionally well at local and further afield shows and sales, especially to Graham Morrison, Deveronvale for achieving the world’s highest price for a ram lamb and similarly to Jimmy Douglas, Cairness for achieving the highest UK price for a Texel. Our thanks are extended to all committee & club members for their hard work and continued commitment throughout the year and may we take this opportunity to welcome all the new members to the club.

We wish you all a peaceful and prosperous new year and hope you enjoy a successful lambing season.

Olivia Donald
Club Secretary

Flock Competition