Show & Sales
Given the current state of diseases such as Bluetongue in the UK Trust HQ has taken the decision to reduce the events it attends during 2008. Below you will find a list of events RBST will be attending. RBST Support Groups will be promoting the Trust at regional events please click here for more information.
Sheep 2008
30th July, Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Representing the Combined Flock Book. Visit our stand in Wye Hall 1
RBST Festival
Saturday 30th August, Brinkworth, Nr Cirencester, Wiltshire
Opening from 10.30am to 4.30pm
More than 80 native and traditional breeds will be on show and paraded in the arena. Other attractions will include a native pony musical ride, display of harnessed Shires, a Hackney Horse demonstration and technical support, lectures and presentations. As the festival gathers momentum the Chairman, Ken Cooper, enthused: “Support has surpassed our most optimistic forecast and we are grateful to all who have already committed their involvement". The entrance fee is £7 per adult and £3 concessionary rate for children/RDPs. For further details, contact the festival hotline on 0871 332 1000 or visit www.rbstfestival.co.uk.
Northern Ireland Rare Breed Show & Sale - 6th September
Gosford Forest Park, Co Armagh. Contact Graham Wilson Tel: 028 92 638145. grahamj.gwilson@btinternet.com
Carlisle Rare Breed Sale
13th September
Entries close Monday 4th August. Schedules, entry forms and catalogues available from the Auctioneers Harrison & Hetherington Limited, Borderway Mart, Rosehill, Carlisle. CA1 2RS. - Tel: 01228 640924 - Fax: 01228 640921 info@borderway.com www.livestock-sales.co.uk
Melton Mowbray Traditional & Native Breeds
12th & 13th September
For catalogues for livestock please contact: Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray. LE13 1JY - Tel: 01664 562971. - Fax 01664 561153 - Email: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk . www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk
To download a schedule and do on line entries please visit the web site : www.grassroots.co.uk/melton.html . Paper Closing Date : 23rd July 2008. On line Closing Date : 27th July 2008.
Chelford Rare & Traditional Breeds
20th September
Closing date for entries 11th August 2008. Entry forms from the Auctioneers: Chelford Agricultural Centre, Chelford, Cheshire (just off M6 J18 or J19) Tel: 01625 861122 Fax: 01625 860079 e-mail: chelford@frankmarshall.co.uk www.frankmarshall.co.uk
Dairy Event & Livestock Show
17th & 18th September
Open Weds: 8am to 6pm, Thurs 8.30am to 5pm
Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire
The two day specialist event will offer technical, business and financial information for livestock keepers. A highlight for this year is a brand new Native Breeds for Modern Needs exhibition dedicated to demonstrating their suitability or producing high quality added value products. The exhibition will feature displays of stock alongside the associated breed society stands. Over 30 sheep,goat, cattle and pig breeds have already secured their place.“With food and farming facing many challenges and changes at the moment, the highlight of the exhibition will be the active promotion of each of the breeds with a twice daily parade of livestock,” said RBST chairman Peter Titley. “This will feature a commentary focusing on the value and benefits of the livestock in a variety of agricultural practices and systems.” For further details visit www.dairyevent.co.uk
York Rare & Minority Breeds
3rd & 4th October
Show - Friday, 3rd October 2008 at 2pm. Sale: Saturday, 4th October 2008 at 11am.
Poultry & Waterfowl Show & Sale Saturday only.
Entries close: Friday 5th September. Further details, entry forms and catalogues from the Auctioneers York Auction Centre Murton, York YO19 5GF or online at: www.ylc.co.uk. Tel: 01904 489731 - Email: rarebreed@ylc.co.uk - Fax: 01904 488471