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February 2012: Castlegate Exocet takes reserve senior championship in Stirling
Congratulations to club member Stuart Addison who took the reserve senior championship in Stirling this month with his <arch 2010-born Castlegate Exocet K024. By Balsar Buccaneer G037, he is out of the Castle of Mey Elscot daughter Idvies Euxette Z008 and with a SRI of +38 he sold to the Crofters Commission, Inverness for 4000gns.
Decmeber 2012: YDP member Hannah Slowen receives her Animal Care certificate
Club member and successful YDP participant Hannah Slowen received her certificate in Animal Care as a result of her hard work and determination in last year’s Youth Development Programme, run by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society. Hannah received her award from the now Society President Angus Stovold at last year’s East of England Smithfield Festival.
November 2011 - North East Calf Show
Victor and Paula Dobson’s Water End herd recorded a memorable double at last weekend’s North East England Aberdeen-Angus Club calf show, with their heifer calf Water End Miss Betsy L090 taking the female and overall championship and their bull calf Water End Evolution L095 taking the male and reserve overall title.
The day’s champion, Miss Betsy L090 is a Blelack Evergreat H003 daughter and was born in January this year. She is out of The Moss Mr Essen D413 daughter Water End Miss Belle H070 and had previously been calf champion at the Winter National Show at Carlisle last month.
Jimmy Minto presents championship to Victor Dobson
Jimmy Minto and champion and reserve from Victor Dobson
Judge Jimmy Minto described Miss Betsy as a well balanced heifer displaying excellent breed character with superb locomotion.
Her sire, Evergreat was purchased in February 2010 for 7000gns and was also sire of the male champion from the Dobsons, Water End Evolution L095.
Evolution, a February 2011-born bull calf is out of Water End Ebony H066, another Mr Essen daughter.
Standing reserve heifer champion was The Moss Kitt L051 from the Moores family’s herd. This one is a daughter of Chapelton Eventer E809 out of The Moss Kirsty Z039, a TC Stockman daughter. She is a January-born calf and stood second in her class to the heifer champion.
Reserve bull calf champion was Gordon Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Phoenix Star L456. This January-born bull is by Rawburn Enigma G653 and out of Belhaven Pole Star H070, a Rawburn Lord Ross daughter.
Picking up the event’s award for the best newcomer at the show was the Saville herd of Stephen and Sarah Medley.
Class Results
Class 1 Senior heifers
1st Wall Elnora K786 from T A and P Johnson
2nd Fox Foot Double Venture K258 from the Turnbull Family
Class 2 Senior bulls
1st Jerusalem Walk on K180 from Bryan Ronan
Class 3A Junior heifers
1st Water End Miss Betsy L090 from Victor and Paula Dobson
2nd The Moss Kit L051 from John and Jane Moores
3rd Yearsley Portia from A and P Johnson
4th Fox Foot Droplets L297 from the Turnbull family
Class 3B Junior heifers
1st Foxley Wood Pebble L168 from Chris Page
2nd Linton Gilbertine Tillie L529 from Gordon Brooke
3rd Foxley Wood Peggy L173 from Chris Page
Class 4A Junior Bulls
1st Linton Gilbertines Phoenix Star L456 from Gordon Brooke
2nd Holyrood Prince L012 from A and C Woodward
3rd Jerusalem Davidoff L190 from Bryan Ronan
4th Yearsley Mr Big from A and P Johnson
Class 4B Junior Bulls
1st Water End Evolution L095 from Victor and Paula Dobson
2nd Linton Gilbertines Duke Wilford L488 from Gordon Brooke
3rd Saville Fergus from S and S Medley
4th Tree Bridge Plumpton L319 from D Evans
5th Saville Mister Ed from S and S Medley
6th Holyrood Elgar L054 from A and C Woodward
Class 4C Junior Bulls
1st Linton Gilbertines Ebb L537 from Gordon Brooke
2nd Tree Bridge Pathfinder L336 from D Evans
3rd Tree Bridge Red Pelton L331 from D Evans
4th Rosslayne Phantom L151 from P J and R M Lane
5th Linton Gilbertines Elliott L500 from Gordon Brooke
6th Rosslayne Neptune L148 from P J and R M Lane
7th Holyrood Geordie Boy from A and C Woodward
October 2011 - Club success at Aberdeen-Angus Winter National Show
Taking the majority of the day’s prizes at the Aberdeen-Angus Winter National Show, held in conjunction with Borderway Agri-Expo, and making it a second win in two years for a member of the North East England Aberdeen-Angus Club was Water End Miss Betsy L090 from Victor and Paula Dobson, Holme-on-Spalding Moor, York.
This January 2011-born heifer calf is by the herd’s stock Blelack Evergreat H003, who was purchased in February 2010 for 7000gns, and is out of The Moss Mr Essen D413 daughter Water End Miss Belle H070.
Winning the calf heifer calf, overall calf and female championship was Victor and Paula Dobson, helped by Stuart Addison, with Water End Miss Betsy L090
Farmers Guardian’s Stephanie Denney presenting the championship honours to Paula and Victor Dobson with Stuart Addison
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Brand Development Manager Chrissie Lawrence presenting the female championship honours to Victor Dobson and Stuart Addison
This was a huge achievement for Victor and Paula who were helped in the show ring by fellow breeder Stuart Addison, as they took the heifer calf, overall calf and female championship. Miss Betsy L090 is likely to make an appearance on next year’s show circuit. Describing the heifer judge Mr Baillie said: “She is an exceptional heifer with great locomotion, breed character, length and natural fleshing.”
Speaking after his win, Mr Dobson who runs just nine cows under the Water End prefix, said: “This is the best the herd has ever done on a national level. We’ve won local competitions and calf shows in the past, but to compete with some of the finest breeders from all over the UK and win the calf section is a huge achievement for us.”
For full results and more pictures go to the Society’s website http://www.aberdeen-angus.co.uk/shows-and-sales/quality-shines-through-at-winter-national-show-in-carlisle/
August 2011 - Bon Lea take top honours at Ryedale Show
Taking the overall championship at Ryedale Show and continuing a very good winning streak was Bon Lea Angus with their April 2010-born bull Bon Lea Proud North Star K080. This one is by Rawburn Rommel and is out of Bon Lea Petra D031.
Standing reserve champion was Bryan Ronan with Jerusalem Lady Jane J155, a March 2009-born heifer by Ankonian Elixir out of the Dalrene Cuz 11F daughter Netherton Lady Jane X3.
August 2011- Water End Jacky J074 takes reserve interbreed at Huby and Sutton Show
Leading the way for the Aberdeen-Angus breed at Huby and Sutton Show last Sunday was Victor Dobson with his two year old heifer Water End Jacky Erica J074. By The Moss Mr Essen D413 and pout of Chines Jacky Erica Z374, she also went on to take the reserve interbreed championship.
July 2011 - Whittaker Farms wins Angus championship at GYS
Leading the way at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show and following on from her win at last month’s Royal Highland Show was the nine year old cow Rosemount Justine Erica from Peter and Linda Whittaker and Fraser and Christina Cormack.
Judge David Lucas of the Cheeklaw herd described her as: “the perfect cow everyone wants to breed, she’s correct, looks amazing for her age and is incredibly feminine with great breed character.”
Taking the reserve overall spot was the reserve female champion Linton Gilbertines Ella from Gordon Brooke. By Rawburn Rommel and born March 2009, Mr Lucas said she was “a powerful heifer with good locomotion and great presence in the ring.
Taking the male championship was Glympton Estate with their senior bull Rawburn Rock Solid. Born March 2006 and purchased from Perth in 2007, Rock Solid is by Hoff Limited Edition and is stock bull for the herd’s 55 pedigree cows.
Standing reserve male champion was Bon Lea Emperor from brother and sister team James Brooks and Victoria McLaren. Emperor was a first prize winner at the Highland last year and was also National Show calf champion last year in Carlisle.
Class results:
Champion: H P Whittaker’s cow, Rosemount Justine Erica; res, G R Brooke’s heifer Linton Gilbertines Ella
Junior champion: H P Whittaker’s heifer Flodden Elegant; res, J Brooks’ bull Bon Lea Emperor
Best exhibitor: bred animal: G R Brooke’s heifer Linton Gilbertines Ella
Bull, born before 1 January 2010
- Glympton Farms Ltd’s Rawburn Rock Solid
- B S Ronan’s Jerusalem Wagner
- C S Page’s Carmains Jupiter Eric
- T Rennie’s Mosston Muir Innes
- J C Lister Farms’ Galawater Powerline
- G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Earl Edward
Bull, born on or after 1 January 2010
- J Brooks’ Bon Lea Emperor
- N Ainsworth’s Billinge Magic Justorm Eric
- J Brooks’ Bon Lea Proud North Star
- North Moss Farm Partnership’s The Moss Quebec
- Messrs D and P A Evans’ Tree Bridge Phantom
- North moss Farming Partnership’s The Moss Ethan
- G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Quinlan
- R C Turnbull and Son’s Foxfoot Enchanted
Cow, in milk or in calf, born before 1 January 2009
- H P Whittaker’s Rosemount Justine Erica
- Bruce Hill Cattle Co’s Rawburn Julie Erica
- I Graham’s Auldhouseburn Jill
- Messrs D and P A Evans’ Tree Bridge Polly Pride
- J F and S Heath’s Ravenfield Evita
- B S Ronan’s Jerusalem Wavura
- T Rennie’s Mosston Muir Delia
- W and D McLaren’s Netherton Karama
- Glympton Farms’ Glympton Miss Bishampton
Heifer, born in 2009
- G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Ella
- B S Ronan’s Jerusalem Lady Jane
- Glymptn Farms’ Glympton Duchess Eileen
- T Rennie’s Mosston muir Edwina
- G R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Rita
- C S Page’s Foxfoot Whipper-Snapper
- V F Dobson’s Water End Jacky Erica
- J C Lister Farms’ Mosston Muir Etta
Heifer, born on or after 1 January 2010
- H P Whittaker’ Flodden Elegant
- Messrs J Gilmour and Co’s Belhaven East India
- J F and S Heath’s Ravenfield Black Petal
- Messrs M and J O’Hara’s Friarstown Elba
- Glympton Farms’ Glaympton Essie
- T Rennie’s Mosston Muir Etta
- R C turnbull and Son’s Foxfoot Double Venture
- North Moss Farm Partnership’s The Moss Etheldreda
- J C Lister Farms’ Ellenthorpe Black Charlotte
- V F Dobson’s Water End Jody Erica
Group of Three
- Glympton Farms Ltd (Glympton)
- B S Ronan (Jerusalem)
- G R Brooke (Linton Gilbertines)
- J C Lister Farms (Ellenthorpe)
July 2011 - Charity auction for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and AA YDP
The North East England Aberdeen-Angus Club are getting together to help raise funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Youth Development Programme.
The chairty auction is being held at Westgate Farm, Pickering on the 30th July at 7pm. To view the amazing list of prizes to be won click on the catalogue below. Go on….it’s for two great causes.
Download the Charity Auction Catalogue here
June 2011 - Successful Royal Highland Show for Club members
This year’s Royal Highland Show was a particularly successful one for North East of England Club members under judge John McEnroe from Co Meath, Republic of Ireland, with the champion and reserve male champion coming from our area.
Leading the honours was Peter and Linda Whittaker and Fraser and Christina Cormack of Whittaker Farms and Co, Northumberland. Their nine year old cow won the senior cow class and then went on to take the female and overall supreme honours. Rosemount Justine Erica B296, a daughter of Heath House Plato, was purchased last May when spotted by Fraser at Rosemount when he was foot trimming.
Rosemount Justine Erica B296
She resides with Fraser and Christina and is part of the 24 pedigree Angus cows on the farm. Having already taken reserve interbreed honours at the Northumberland Show, earlier in the year, she might possibly make an appearance at the Great Yorkshire Show next month. Erica was shown with a heifer calf at foot by the 23,000gns Chapelton Eventer.
In the male championship, brother and sister team James Brooks and Victoria McLaren took the reserve overall spot with their yearling bull Bon Lea Proud North Star K080, an April 2010-born son of Rawburn Rommel E423 and out of Bon Lea Petra D031, a Johan of Bon Lea daughter. The Bon Lea team also took a red ticket with Bon Lea Emperor K079, a March 2010-born bull again by Rommel, this time out of the 2005 Royal Show and Great Yorkshire Show interbreed champion Bon Lea Elle C017.
Bon Lea Proud North Star K080
In the heifer classes Gordon Brooke won the heifer class for heifers born between 1st January and 23rd June 2009 with the homebred Linton Gilbertines Ella J177, a March 2009-born daughter of Rawburn Rommel E423 out of Rawburn Ebony. He also stood third with Belhaven Pole Star H070 in the 2008 female class.
June 2011 - Bon Lea Emperor adds to success at North Yorkshire Show
Taking the overall championship at North Yorkshire Show on the 19th June under judge Richard Rettie, Alloa, and adding to a multitude of success gained last year was Bon Lea Angus with their yearling bull Bon Lea Emperor. Standing overall reserve champion was Chris Page’s Carmains Jupiter Eric.
Class results:
Bull born prior to 1st January 2010
1st) Mr C Page- Carmains Jupiter Eri
2nd) J C Lister Farms- Galawater Powerline
Bull born on or after 1st January 2010
1st) J Brooks- Bon Lea Emperor
2nd) J Brooks- Bon Lea Proud North Star
Heifer born on or after 1st January 2009 and before 1st January 2010
1st) C Page- Fox Foot Whippersnapper
2nd) T Slowen- Panthers Mansa
3rd) Turnbull Family- Fox Foot Bonny
4th) J C Lister Farms- Mosston Muir Etta
Heifer born on or after 1st January 2010
1st) J Brooks- Bon Lea Petunia
2nd) J C Lister Farms- Ellenthorpe Charlotte
3rd) Turnbull Family- Fox Foot Double Venture
16-26 young handlers
1st) Ashleigh Fenwick (reserve champion)
4th) Thomas Slowen
June 2011 - Carmains Jupiter Eric takes championship at Lincolnshire Show
Chris Page lead the championship proceedings at last week’s Lincolnshire Show under judge George Redpath, Harrogate, with the March 2009-born Carmains Jupiter Eric J018. Bred by Neil Mutch, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Eric is by Rawburn Rommel E423 out of Carmains Janina Eric C002.
Standing reserve was J F and S Heath with Ravenfield Black Petal K437, a January 2010-born Tree Bridge Eastern E107 daughter ouf of Ravenfield Black Petal G337.
Reserve breed champion
Taking the junior championship was J F and S Heath with Ravenfield Black Petal K437, while Hardwick Farms stood reserve with Hawstead Lodge Bunty Mate K304.
Bull, any age
1st) Mr C Page- Carmains Jupiter Eric J018
2nd) Hardwick Farms- Hawstead Lodge Peter J221
3rd) Hardwick Farms- Hawstead Lodge Bunty Mate K304
Cow or heifer, born before 1.1.10 in calf or wih calf at foot
1st) J F & S Heath- Ravenfield Anita G313
2nd) Hardwick Farms- Hawstead Lodge Bonnybride J235
3rd) A Hurn & Partners- Wickmere Belinda J128
Heifer born on or after 1.2.10
1st) J F & S Heath- Ravenfield Black Petal K437
2nd) Hardwick Farms- Hawstead Lodge Jace Erica K278
3d) J & D Haigh- Willingham Erwynne L161
November 2010 - Bon Lea take male and overall calf championship at Winter National Show
Congratulations to the brother and sister partnership of James Brooks and Victoria McLaren of the Bon Lea Aberdeen-Angus herd, who took the male and overall calf championship at the Winter National Show, held in Carlisle in conjunction with Borderway Agri Expo. Their show leader was the March born bull calf Bon Lea Emperor K079. By Rawburn Rommel E423, this one is out of Bon Lea Elle C017. He was described by judge Marion Tilson as: “A wonderful strong bull calf with great presence in the ring and a great future ahead of him.”
Champion calf at the Winter National Show was Bon Lea Emperor from James brooks and Victoria McLaren
For full class results from the show go to the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s website
November 2010 - Bon Lea win championship at North East England Calf Show
The 2010 North East of England Aberdeen-Angus Calf Show, judged by James Hopper of the Kellythorpe herd, saw 34 calves entered. The champion calf came in the form of regular winner and National Show calf champion Bon Lea Emperor KO79 a March born bull calf from the Brookes family.
Judge James Hopper and the Brooks family with Bon Lea Emperor the overall champion
Bon Lea Proud North, reserve male champion
Yearling Bull champion Jerusalem Fibonacci G151 from Bryan Ronan
It was particularly good on the day to see new members showing for the first time the newcomer cup going to Mr and Mrs Woodward from the Holyrood herd of East Yorkshire.
Championships
Overall champion J Brooks and V McLaren’s Bon Lea Emperor KO79
Reserve overall champion Bryan S Ronan’s Jerusalem Lady Heather K176
Yearling male champion Bryan S Ronan’s Jerusalem Fibonacci J151
Yearling female champion Gordon R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Ella J177
Female calf champion Bryan s Ronan’s Jerusalem Lady Heather K176
Male calf champion J Brooks and V McLaren’s Bon Lea Emperor KO79
CLASS RESULTS
Heifer Born 1st January 2009 till 31st December 2009
1 Gordon R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Ella J177
2 Miss Juliet Swires’ Yearsley Delia JO91
3 Turnbull family’s Fox Foot Bonny J224
Bull Born 1st January 2009 till 31st December 2009
1 Bryan S Ronan’s Jerusalem Fibonacci J151
2 Gordon R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Earl Edward J313
Heifer born 1st January 2010 till 10th February 2010
1 Richard Ashworth’s Stoneylane Evita KO23
2 V F and P Dobson’s Water End Jody Erica KO84
Heifer born 20th February 2010 onwards
1 Bryan S Ronan’s Jerusalem Lady Heather K176
2 Miss Gini Guttery’s Oakmoor Elegant Lady K036
3 Gordon R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Electra K332
Bull born 1st January 2010 to 3rd April 2010
1 J Brooks and V McLaren’s Bon Lea Emperor KO79
2 V F and P Dobson’s Water End Justice Eric KO82
3 Chris Page’s Foulness Morris K069
Bull born 4th April 2010 onwards
1 J Brooks and V McLaren’s Bon Lea Proud North Star K080
2 Gordon R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Quinlan K360
3 Gordon R Brooke’s Linton Gilbertines Lincoln K369
Young Handlers – under 16 years
1 Miss Lucy Corner 15,
2 Jimmy Fawcett, 14
3 Debbie Smith, 14
Seniors – 16-26 years old
1 Matthew Keel 23
2 Ashleigh Fenwick 17
3 Katrina Donaldson
4 Josh Wainwright 19
5 Virginia Chapman 20
6 Bradley Johnson 17
September 2010 - Castlegate lead North East of England offering at Best of the Blacks
The recent Best of the Blacks sale, held at St Boswells in the Borders, saw Stuart Addison lead the way for the North East of England Club offering, with his February 2008-born heifer Castlegate Ruby H019. This Northumberland Show champion is by drumcrow Proud Peacock C175 and is out of the Mr Eamonn of Church Farm daughter Castlegate Robyn. She sold at 7000gns to Mike Frazer, Ballyclare, Co Antrim, for his Eden Vale herd.
Overall the sale topped at 15,000gns and averaged £3425.62 for 8 cows and calves and £3948.91 for 23 heifers.
Castlegate Ruby H019
August 2010 - All set for the Aberdeen-Angus Winter National Show
Plans for this year’s Aberdeen-Angus Winter National Show to be held in conjunction with Borderway Agri-Expo at Carlisle on the 29th October are well under way with the addition of classes and a considerable prize fun on offer for exhibitors.
Due to the success of last year’s event, the show has been re-branded to capture the essence of a winter national event. The event now includes three section championships for calves, yearlings and cows and calves.
The 2011 event will then include a class for two year old heifers with calves at foot, a step towards creating futurity classes for both winter and summer Aberdeen-Angus National Shows.
Winter Show organiser Bryan Ronan says: “Each year the event at Carlisle grows and we are delighted to rebrand the event and create a national winter national show for exhibitors. The prize fund for the three sections is the highest it’s ever been and we look forward to seeing as many exhibitors from all over the UK attend.”
Judge for this year’s event is Marion Tilson of the noted Wedderlie herd at Gordon, Berwickshire. No stranger to large scale show events, Mrs Tilson has judged at numerous shows in the UK and abroad.
Entry forms will soon be available from both Harrison and Hetherington, Barbara Webster at the Aberdeen-Angus office and will soon be downloadable from the Society’s website. The entry fee will be £15/animal and the closing date for entries will be October 1st.
Section classes are outlined as follows:
CALF SHOW
- Class 1 Senior Heifer Calf born Jan and Feb 2010
- Class 2 Intermediate Heifer Calf born March 2010
- Class 3 Junior Heifer Calf born April onwards 2010
- Heifer Calf Champion plus Reserve
- Class 4 Senior Bull Calf born Jan and Feb 2010
- Class 5 Intermediate Bull Calf born March 2010
- Class 6 Junior Bull Calf born April onwards 2010
- Bull Calf Champion plus Reserve
- Class 7 Pair of Calves 1 Heifer plus 1 Bull (already shown in classes 1 thro 6)
- Calf Champion plus Reserve
YEARLING SHOW
- Class 8 Senior Female born 1 Jan thro 31 July 2009
- Class 9 Junior Female born 1 Aug thro 31 Dec 2009
- Female Yearling Champion plus Reserve
- Class 10 Senior Bull born 1 Jan thro 31 July 2009
- Class 11 Junior Bull born 31 Aug thro 31 Dec 2009
- Yearling Bull Champion plus Reserve
- Class 12 Pair of Yearlings 1 Female plus 1 Bull (already shown in classes 8 thro 11)
- Yearling Champion plus Reserve
COW AND CALF SHOW
- Class 13 Senior Cow with natural calf at foot. Cow born in 2006 or earlier. Calf born in 2010
- Class 14 Junior Cow with natural calf at foot. Cow born in 2007. Calf born in 2010
- Cow and Calf Champion plus Reserve
NOTE
Classes may be split or amalgamated depending upon entries
Click here to download entry forms >>>
July 2010 - Summer Shows round up
Here’s a bit of a round up from some of the shows that have been taking place in the North East of England over the last couple of weeks.
Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show
Won by J C Lister Farms with Ellenthorpe Replica Kai. The reserve championship went to Fox Foot Bonny G605 from the Turnbull family. Interbreed young handlers saw the junior class been won by Ashleigh Fenwick leading Fox Foot Bonny G605
Driffield Show 21 July, Judge K Hancock
Cow, in milk or in calf, born before 1st January 2008
1 Ravenfield Evita G313 from J F and S Heath
Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2008 and before 1st January 2009
1 Waterend Jewel Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson
Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2009
1 Fox Foot Bonny Turnbull Family
2 Fox Foot Whipper Snapper Mr CS Page
3 Panthers Mansa Mr T & Miss H Slowen
4 Water End Jacky Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson
Champion - Ravenfield Evita
Reserve champion – Fox Foot Bonny
Interbreed young handlers saw two YDP participants take the top spots, Hannah Slowen, 15 and Ashleigh Fenwick, 16 were placed 1st and 2nd, respectively.
Cleveland show 24 July
Only two entries meant Champ was Fox Foot Bonny from the Turnbull Family and reserve was Cragg Melrose Belle from Miss Juliet Swires
Sutton and Huby show 25 July, Judge Mr F Reveley
All four heifers exhibited were in one class
1st and Champ- Fox Foot Bonny from the Turnbull family
2nd and Reserve Water End Jacky Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson
3rd Cragg Melrose Belle-Â Miss J Swires
4th Waterend Jewel Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson
Ryedale show 27th July, Judge Mr J MacMillan
Bull, any age
1 Bon Lea Ellisand- James Brookes
Heifer, under 18 months on show day
1 Yearlsey Delia- T A and P Johnson
2 Fox Foot Bonny- Turnbull family
3 Pathers Mansa- Mr T Slowen
Heifer, 18-31 months on show day
1 Cragg Melrose Belle- Miss J Swires
2 Yearsley Portia- TA and P Johnson
Champion - Bon Lea Ellisand
Reserve champion - Cragg Melrose Belle
Ashleigh Fenwick also stood second in the young handlers
June 2010 - “Bon Lea Ellisand wins North Yorkshire Show”
Taking the championship at the North Yorkshire County Show on the 20th June under judge Mr F Reveley was the April 2008-born bull Bon Lea Ellisand H071 from the Brooks family. By Catrionas Ellisand D131, he is out of Bon Lea Elegance E037.
The reserve championship went to Fox Foot Bonny J224 from the Turnbull family. Bonny is by The Moss Eudorus E530 and is out of Cheeklaw Black Bonny D161.
Class results:
Bull born prior to 1st January 2009
- 1st) J Brooks- Bon Lea Ellisand
- 2nd) J C Lister Farms- Ellenthorpe Replica Kai G605
Cow in milk, or in calf, born before 1st January 2009
- 1st) J Brooks- Bon Lea Petra
Heifer born on or after 1st January 2007 and before 1st January 2009
- 1st) D & P A Evans- Tree Bridge Jena H184
Heifer born on or after 1st January 2009
- 1st) Turnbull Family- Fox Foot Bonny
- 2nd) J & V Brooks- Bon Lea Esta
- 3rd) J C Lister Farms- Mosston Muir Etta J219
- 4th) D & P A Evans- Tree Bridge Jena J228
May 2010 - “Newark & Notts Show”
Kicking off this year’s show season is Brian McClintock, Macclesfield, Cheshire, who took the reserve interbreed championship at this year’s Newark and Notts Show with his March 2006-born bull Chathill Eugo F230. Bred by Pip Robson, Northumberland, Eugo is by Vermillion Payweight J847 and is out of Cudlobe Eugenie 2J. He has a TI of +31 and a SRI of +42. He took the breed championship ahead of Norfolk-based exhibitor Duncan Jeary.
Chathill Eugo F230
May 2010 - “Otley Show”
Leading the way at Otley Show on Saturday 22nd May under judge George Redpath was Fox Foot Bonny J224, a February 2009 heifer from the Turnbull family of Coxwold.
By The Moss Enduron E530, she is out of Cheeklaw Black Bonny D161 and was female champion at the regional calf show last November and was placed third in a strong class at Newark at the beginning of the month.
Due to lack of entries, unfortunately, the show only had two classes. The bull class was won by JF and S Heath of Ravenfield Angus, Cowden, Hull with JC Lister Farms taking second and the Heath’s taking third.
In the female class, which Foxfoot Bonny won, Chris Page came second and third, with JC Lister Farms coming fourth and fifth and the Heath’s coming sixth.
Fox Foot Bonny J224
May 2010 - “Aberdeen-Angus in the picture”
A club photographic competition has been launched, so if you have an Aberdeen-Angus themed photo you would like to enter, please send a copy to Victor Dobson by post or by email. Closing date is the 1st August 2010
The lucky winner will be featured on the front of the 2011 North East England Aberdeen-Angus Club calendar, which we are in the process of setting up. More details of the calendar will follow shortly, but if you would like your herd to be featured please contact Victor as spaces will obviously be limited.
May 2010 - “Points trophy to include Club Calf Show”
Included in the last edition of the Club newsletter was a points card to help all show exhibitors keep a tally of their points earned throughout the summer shows. Please note the points for club trophies will include the Calf Show at Thirsk in November which will count towards the awards in 2011 for the junior calves.
May 2010 - “Club membership now due”
The annual membership fee of £10 is now due, so for those of you who have not yet done so, could you please send your cheque made payable to “North East England Aberdeen Angus Club” to either Victor Dobson or Juliet Swires. Anyone wishing to pay by direct debit should contact Juliet for more details.
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