26 June 2008
The Association is pleased to announce the following - David Cruikshank as the new President, Merfyn Roberts a new Trustee and Phil Davies as the new Vice Chairman

14 December 2007
Lambing time for students
An Agricultural College in Holland is looking for placements at lambing time for students.  The students can come for four to six weeks from the 9th February, are 18 years of age, fully insured and dont expect wages, just board and lodgings.  They know its hard work.  They could be male or female, depending on what is asked for.  If anyone is interested they should contact the college on 0031 61355 8307, or email hvdpol@hollandaccent.nl   the college website address is www.hollandaccent.nl

14 September 2007
KELSO RAM SALE
Hexham and Northern Marts will be holding a "Visual
Photo Sale" of the tups entered with them on 24th
September 2007 at 10.30am.   For further details,
please phone the Mart on 01434 605444.

25 August 2007
Article by Patsy Hunter of the Scottish Farmer

07 August 2007

Meeting Notification To all Bluefaced Leicester and Mule Breeders

“Breeding Opportunities for Bluefaced Leicester and Longwool Crossing Sire Breeds”

Principle Speaker Professor William Haresign, Institute of Rural Studies Aberystwyth

Click here for more details

 

23 July 2007
Penrith Show has been cancelled due to the bad
weather conditions. The B.F.L. and Mules
individual and progeny classes will now take place
at Penrith Auction Mart on Friday 27th July 2007
at 9.30 am.

03 June 2007
Elfyn Owen was elected President at the AGM...he is
recovering from his appendicitis and attended the meeting and is feeling a lot better, but not quite up to shearing this year.
 
12 May 2007
News from Jo Binns - Llwygy flock - As seen in the
latest breed magazine The Insect Tribe will be on Channel 5 at 8pm on 15th May visiting Jo's farm.

Acting President, Elfyn Owen is in hospital having had his appendix removed - we all wish him well.