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22
nd
September 2021
NSA Eastern Region Farm Walk and Hog Roast
Time: 2pm
Location: Ickworth park, Ickworth, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
On Wednesday the 22nd September NSA Eastern Region held their Farm Walk and Hog Roast at Ickworth Park by kind permission of the National Trust. Farmers Paul and his sister Lil are celebrated 50 years of running the sheep flocks at Ickworth. NSA Eastern Region have an 800 ewe flock of Mules, Lleyn x Mule and Exlana crosses.
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20
th
September 2021
NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale
Location: Builth Wells
The NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale in September is a significant force in the UK sheep industry, with around 30 breeds represented, more than 5,000 rams on sale and an attendance of around 7,000 people. The Ram Sale Committee are positive about holding sales in 2021.
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17
th
September 2021
Melton Midlands Sheep Fair incorporating the NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale
Location: Melton Mowbray Market
NSA Eastern Region was delighted to be working with Melton Mowbray Market again in 2021, with the renowned NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale incorporated into the Melton Midlands Sheep Fair – offering even more of a one-stop shop for purchasers. Entries for this year's sale have now closed.
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14
th
September 2021
NSA Cymru/Wales regional farm walk
Time: 3pm
Location: Cwm Farm, Talgarth, Brecon, LD3 0EE
On Tuesday 14th September, NSA Cymru held a farm walk at Cwm Farm, on behalf of Jeff Gwilliam and Family. NSA Cymru recieved an extensive toour of Cwm Farm. Jeff is the fifth generation of his family to farm the 300 acre grass hill farm, with ground lying some 600-1200ft above sea level.
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1
st
September 2021
NSA Breakfast Club - Is shabby the new chic? An exploration of nature recovery on sheep farms
Time: 8.30am
Location: Online - zoom webinar
Below is a report on the contents of this webinar. To watch the webinar on demand please click here. We live in a diverse, spectacular and productive countryside, which was emphatically demonstrated by the passionate and inspirational talks from the speakers in September’s NSA Breakfast Club webinar.
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29
th
August 2021
NSA Northern Region and Carr's Billington Next Generation Shepherd Competition
Location: Laypool Farm, Renwick, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 1JL
A successful event was held at Laypool Farm, Renwick near Penrith thanks to our generous and enthusiastic hosts Daniel & Jackie Taylforth. 15 competitors came forward with a number taking part in the new under 18 years old category. Compulsory tasks included the husbandry and welfare alongside the health and welfare questionnaire.
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27
th
August 2021
NSA Eastern Region Rugby Ram Sale
Time: 2pm approx
Location: Rugby Livestock Market
Top quality terminal sires attracted some keen buyers at NSA Eastern Region’s Rugby ram sale last Friday 27th August at Rugby Farmers Mart, Warwickshire. Despite entry numbers being slightly reduced from 2020, the quality of stock was evident for all to see with bidders still having a good number of rams to select from with some well known breeders putting forward some excellent pens from which to choose.
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18
th
August 2021
NSA South West Ram Sale
Location: Exeter Livestock Centre
This year saw all the sheep being sold through two cattle rings to make use of the MartEye selling platform and the top price Charollais was sold online. Texel females started the day in Ring 1 with females being sold first. Star of the show was a shearling ewe from Ben Roberts that had been female and overall champion selling for 1,400gns.
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15
th
August 2021
NSA Cymru/Wales Region Next Generation Shepherd Competition
Location: Orseddwen, Selattyn, Oswestry, SY10 7HU
The competition is open to entries from young shepherds aged 26 years and under on 27th July 2022 and who live in Wales. There will be a prize of £50 for the highest placed 21 years and under on 27th July 2022. Maximum number of finalists is 15. Prize money will be provided as follows – 1st £275 + trophy, 2nd £150, 3rd £75, 4th £50 prize cards to 6th place.
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12
th
August 2021
NSA AGM 2021
Time: 10am
Location: The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH
Notice is hereby given that the 128th Annual General Meeting of the National Sheep Association will be held at the Sheep Centre, Blackmore Park Road, Malvern, WR13 6PH, on Thursday 12th August, and via internet video link for those wishing to join proceedings online.
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