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26/05/2023 11:12:39
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Edition 2 - 2023 - Lancashire

Evening Visit

Keeping the job ticking on during the dark winter nights, an evening visit was organised to Yew Tree Dairy at the end of February. It was great to see a big turnout from members and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A big thanks to Carl Woodcock and his team for the hospitality and giving us an insight into his business, how it has developed to where it is today and what he feels might be in store for the future of us as milk producers. 

Club AGM

On Monday 20th March 2023 the Annual General Meeting was held. Great thanks were paid to those leaving the committee for all the work they have done, with the officers for the forthcoming year being:

Mr John Dewhurst, Club President

Mr Henry Sanderson, Club Chairman

Mrs Sheila Robinson, Club Secretary 

Mr David Tomlinson, Club Treasurer 

Mr Michael Lawrence, Club Vice-Chairman 

Being welcomed onto the committee are three keen breeders in the area of Mr J. Waller, Mr S. Forshaw and Mr T. Hull. 

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Winter Herds Competition results.  It was a highly contested event and all placed and judged under the professional eye of Mrs Jane Arrell. Many thanks to Jane for giving up her time to come and judge and to all exhibitors and the stewards for making this event greatly popular year on year. Listed are the results;

100-Tonne Cow

1. A. Grimshaw - Carldanton Explode Springsteen 

2. D. Coulthurst - Edenfield Iota Evelyn

3. J & I Garth - Aliann Talent Dellia

70-100 Tonne Cow

1. D. Coulthurst - Edenfield R2 May

2. J & I Garth - Bowlandview Hunger Electric

3. Shepherds Dairy Ltd - Cattrona Alta Trader Hattie

50 -70 Tonne Cow

1. Shepherds Dairy Ltd - Cattrona Destry Rita 2

2. A. Grimshaw - Carldanton Chief Springsteen 

3. A. Mares -Greengrass Fever Smootie

Best Cow

1. A. Grimshaw - Carldanton Victor Springsteen 

2. D. Coulthurst - Friedmar Lambda Marina 60

3. Shepherds Dairy Ltd - Cattrona Mopan Rita 2

Best Heifer 

1. W. A & A. Booth - Feizor Mirand P Kandie Red

2. C & A. J. Woodhouse - Shoreline Addison Tina Red

3. A. Grimshaw - Carldanton Haniko Mist

Best Group of Animals 

1. W. A & A. Booth - Feizor Herd

2. Shepherds Dairy Ltd - Cattrona Herd 

3. W & S Airey - Newcroft Herd 

HYB

At the time of going to press our Young Judges Competition would have been concluded, with a report and results to follow. The HYB calendar begins to get busier from now on so if anyone is wanting to find out more about Lancashire HYB or anything else young breeder related then feel free to get in touch with either of our HYB coordinators. New members are always warmly welcomed.

Hannah Booth 07772006454

Richard Lawrence 07884038565

Treasure Tramp

A key summer social event, The Treasure Tramp is to be kindly hosted by Messrs H & C Pickervance. New Hall Farm, Wharles, Kirkham PR4 3XE. This will take place on Friday 7th July 2023. Please get this date in your diary for an enjoyable evening in a fantastic area. Tickets will be available from committee members or Sheila Robinson on Tel. 01995 679204

Premier Herd Open Day

Finally, we congratulate Mr GB Moorhouse and family of the Aireburn Herd for winning the prestigious Premier Herd Competition in 2022. A great achievement and very much deserved. We don't intend to organise a summer one day tour this year, however, encourage all to support the open day at Hesper Farm on the 1st August 2023 to see an awesome herd of cows.