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2009 club report

The clubs in-lamb sale in January at Chelford saw a top price of 1380gns for the reserve champion from G Gray (Ettrick). Buyers seemed to be more confident with fat lamb priced being on the up. The champion from P Woof (Stainton), sold for 900gns and a fair trade was maintained throughout the sale.

For the flock visit we headed to both Southern and Northern Ireland, being lucky enough to visit some noted Irish flocks. Al who attended got to see some excellent sheep and were treated to first class hospitality. On behalf of the club I would like to thank the flocks involved for making this a most enjoyable trip.

This year a mid August sale was introduced to attract top quality females and males for the breeders market. Trade was buoyant throughout with females to 2300gns Tophill and males to 1200gns Ettrick. The September sale was held a little later than normal to encourage commercial buyers to attend and saw Frank Rushtons shearling ram sell to the top price of 1200gns.

This year also saw the Texel Society AGM come to the North West area. A flock visit was arranged for the morning at Sportsmans and Mellor Vale, it took a tremendous effort to do this to such a high standard during a very wet November and our thanks go to the Boden Family for making this happen.

Flock Competition
Judge: A Brown

Small Flock
1^st Brindle – D Pickervance
2^nd Anglezarke – S Symes
3^rd Oldford – R Pierce
Large Flock
1^st Stainton – P Woof
2^nd Hull House – J & L Melling
3^rd Corriecravie – P & A Johnson
Best Pen Ram Lambs – Anglezarke – S Symes
Best Pen Ewe Lambs – Anglezarke – S Symes
Best Pen Ram Lambs – Stainton – P Woof
Best Pen Ewe Lambs – Stainton – P Woof
Best Stock Tup – Alwent Oliver – Corriecravie – P & A Johnson
Overall Champion - Stainton – P Woof

Judge Alex Brown Presenting Peter Woof (Stainton Flock) with overall Champion of the Flock Competition 2009

Finally I would like o thank the committee and club members for their hard work and commitment throughout the year and wish everyone a successful season