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04/11/2020 11:14:30
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Holstein South Wales - October Newsletter

With no activity on most fronts, the decision to hold a show and sale at Whitland Livestock Market proved to be a resounding success. Judged by Stewart Williams (Willhome) in the pens, he was able to find superb class leaders that met the approval of all buyers later in the day.

Champion and Junior Heifer: Sylio Amulet Amy, Hefin Davies Ltd, £2,250, Fferm y Graig
Res Champion and Senior Heifer: Erie Splendour Roxy Red, Richard Lewis, £2,700, Judge

Other leading prices:
Cowindale Lineman Sheena, Roger Morse, £2,350, John Thomas, Gellifawr
Bancycapel Miss America 97, Richard Lewis, £2,300, John Thomas
Twenty heifers sold at over £1,900 to return an average of £1,804.00

Obituary

During recent months, five members who have contributed to the South Wales Club over many years have left us. Unfortunately, as members we have been unable to pay the respect these people deserved for their support of club and society activities. We will never forget the time and effort each one gave over the years.

Ronald Thomas, Churchvale who fought a courageous battle over many months. As a past Chairman and President he was always in attendance at all events and travelled extensively on judging appointments. Ronald was a sound breeder with Churchvale animals always recognised for their natural milking ability

John James, Marlais -the longest serving member of our committee, entered animals in every show and sale for three decades besides selling numerous animals overseas. One of the highlights was winning Champion bull at a Reading sale with another taking the first blue (first) rosette at the South Western Dairy Show. Council member for two terms, President and Chairman of this club with the black and whites the only breed that mattered.

Bryan Thomas, Gelliddu who saw the pinnacle of his involvement with the black and white cow as Society President dogged initially by ill health then the Covid-19 restrictions. Bryan’s contribution to the breed and dairy farming is almost without equal, being noted for his forthright manner coupled to his determination to get things done in the way he wanted. Younger members benefited over many years from his instruction in stockjudging making him proud as they regularly brought home the silverware.

John Williams, Troedrhiw developed an excellent herd that saw numerous trophies heading home to South Cardiganshire where he was ably assisted by Roger Wells. They both had a passion for milk and type with several families in other herds the result of heifer purchases. As president John worked diligently in his own quiet manner to blend the two black and white clubs into one unit.

John Williams, Grove who left us suddenly at a relatively young age, was the third generation at The Grove.  His hard work alongside his brother Andrew and assisting their father Dyfrig in bringing together that record breaking sale in 1984 that those of us in attendance will always remember. With no sons to follow, the herd was dispersed with The Grove becoming a theme park where many younger and some older members learned the skills of go-cart driving.

Fyddwn byth yn anghofio a byth mewn dyled I’r bechgyn yma am ei cyfraniad gwerthfawr I’r fuwch du a gwyn.

Huw Evans