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28/07/2021 11:26:30
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Western Holstein Club - August News

As I write this update, the Western Holstein Club were gutted they had to cancel the HYB Training Day and Stock Judging Evening that had been planned to be held between 21st June and 19th July due to COVID restrictions; so many were looking forward to getting out and coming along to these events.  The intention is to re-arrange the events as soon as we can, and I look forward to reporting on them in the next Journal.

Western Holstein Club Summer Herd Competition

I am pleased to report that the Western Holstein Club Summer Herd Competition sponsored by ForFarmers, did go ahead. There were 18 entrants in total but unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances two had to withdraw at the last minute. It was good to see new names on the list of entrants from members who had not entered in recent years. The judging took place between the 14th and 16th June by Holstein UK Board Member Jane Whittaker (Knowlesmere).

Jane commented as follows after her three days of judging:“As the temperature sweltered the competition hotted up for Western Club Herds. With no shows in the offing what better way to showcase your stock.  16 farms were visited from all points of Cheshire and just bobbing over the border into North Shropshire. A comprehensive schedule of classes for every type of system was judged.  I was impressed with depth of quality in all classes.  Great cows and heifers were paraded with small, medium and large herds being split.  All the farms that I visited had an eye on the commercial elements of profitable milk production, but what set them apart was their great cow families and pedigree commitment something close to my own heart. With the club now 100 years old, the enthusiasm and standards certainly haven’t dropped.  Without giving anything away I thoroughly enjoyed my three days judging. I am certain some of the cows that I judged would have been out at Cheshire and Nantwich Shows, it’s just a shame the pandemic has got in the way. Special thanks must also go to my dynamic duo, stewards Kevin Naughton and Mark Thornton for the craic”

The club would like to thank Jane for taking the time and for the effort she put into the judging, the stewards reported that the feedback given to entrants from Jane was informative and very much appreciated. Full results will be published as normal and listed in writing in the next Journal, the presentation dinner is due to be held later in the year. It’s fantastic to keep getting so many quality entries, it’s a great opportunity for members to not only show off their stock but also get very productive feedback. I look forward too many more entries in the future.

Let’s Celebrate !!!   101 Years and Still Counting – 19th September 2021 – 2pm

####    This is a call out, to past and present club members & officials ####

Please come along and help us celebrate 101 years of the Western Holstein Club more details below. It will be a great opportunity for everyone to catch up and talk about the past and present. Do you have any old photos or memorabilia that could be displayed on the day?   – Please call Ros, Club Secretary for further information and to book tickets

We look forward to seeing you there!

CLUB EVENTS UPDATE

Farm Walk and Club AGM - 24th August 2021 – 7.30pm
By kind permission of Reaseheath Agricultural College
Farm Walk & Talk looking at the newly installed Lely Robot Milking System
Refreshments from Lely to be served for 8.30pm followed by the AGM at 8.50pm
(Incorporating the presentation to 2021 Top Ten Herd Competition Winners)

Club Centenary Celebration  -  Sun 19th September  -  2.00pm “101 Years & Still Counting”
By kind permission of The Rees Family at Foxes Bank Farm, Nantwich
An afternoon of celebrating 101 years of the Western Holstein Club, Drinks Reception, Cream Tea, Garden Games, Ice Cream courtesy of Bidlea Diary, Display of Photos & Memorabilia, officials past and present photo area. It will be a lovely time to chat and reminisce with old friends and new.
Tickets £15.00 (free under 12’s) – contact Ros for further details & to book tickets

Club Calf Show - Saturday 25th September
Venue:- Higher Farm, Byley CW10 9LN by kind permission Mr J Ashbrook
Classes and entries will be available from Club Secretary

Winter Talks -   Speakers and dates to be confirmed

Annual Dinner & Dance – Friday 18th February 2022
Venue: Nantwich Civic Hall

The Club look forward to welcoming everyone into the fold, please feel free to contact Ros if you have any questions or need any further information.

Ros Rimmer Western Holstein Club Secretary
Mobile: 07762 614768
Email: westernholsteinclub@hotmail.co.uk