Adam Henson judging mixed breeds Adam Henson looking happy at <strong>Devon</strong> County <strong>2012</strong>
<strong>RBST</strong> DEVON CONTACT DETAILS Chairman: Peter Hayford, Bearscombe Farm, Diptford, Totnes TQ9 7JY 01548 821212 Treasurer: Nikki Morgan, Butlers Lodge, Dry Lane, Christow, Exeter EX6 7PE 01647 253130, nikki@nikkimorgan.co.uk Secretary, <strong>News</strong>letter Editor: Liffy Robinson, Oldaway House, West Alvington, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3BQ. 01548 560342, liffy.east-robinson@virgin.net Asst. Secretary: Hillary Hanson, Sheldon Centre, Dunsford, Exeter, EX6 7LE 01647 253903, hillary@sheldon.uk.com Web Site: Richard Barker, Fowlescombe Farm, Ugborough, Ivybridge PL21 0HW 01548 821000, richard@fowlescombe.co.uk Merchandise Officers: Chris Paterson-Deacon, Moorwater, Ashreigney, Chulmleigh EX18 7NJ, 01769 520300, chris.deacon@live.co.uk Barbara Barker, Fowlescombe Farm, Ugborough, Ivybridge PL21 0HW 01548 821000, barbara@fowlescombe.co.uk Committee: Barbara Barker, Fowlescombe Farm, Ugborough, Ivybridge PL21 0HW 01548 821000, barbara@fowlescombe.co.uk Roger and Wendy Guillebaud: 01647 24331, jrguillebaud@gmail.com John Mills: 01805 804494 Susanna Repik: 01626 337473, repik@btinternet.com Mark Robinson: 01548 560342 (and fax), liffy.east-robinson@virgin.net Pip Shail: 01803 864089, pipshail@onetel.com Sam Tallowin: 01647 252483 (and fax), samtallowin@talktalk.net Trust: <strong>RBST</strong>, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warcs, CV8 2LGTel: 024 7669 6551 Fax: 024 7669 6706. Email: enquiries@rbst.org.uk web site: www.rbst.org.uk The <strong>Devon</strong> Ark is produced by <strong>RBST</strong> <strong>Devon</strong>. Contributors are free to express their own views, which are not necessarily those of the <strong>RBST</strong>. Membership of <strong>RBST</strong> <strong>Devon</strong> costs £6.00 per household per year, payable in January. <strong>RBST</strong> <strong>Devon</strong> exists to further the work of the Trust. Copy for the <strong>Devon</strong> Ark - (including advertisements—cost £2.00 per issue) for the next issue to be sent to the Editor by 1st January 2013 <strong>RBST</strong> <strong>Devon</strong> web site: www.devon.rbst.org.uk It seems to me that most times I start these notes with a comment about the unusual weather we have been having, but this time it has been even more extreme than normal. The wet weekend of a month or so ago washed away our duck pens and filled the pond with gravel and rocks so there is very little pool space left for them to swim in. Most of the birds, waterfowl and chickens seem to adapt quite well, but it has not been good not being able to get the young birds out on grass for fear of them getting soaked. By the time you read this we shall have attended Totnes, Honiton and Kingsbridge shows, all within the space of six days, so several people will have worked hard to keep the <strong>RBST</strong> before the public eye. I am sure we will enjoy the joint farm visit with Cornwall <strong>RBST</strong> to Malcolm Thompson’s farm at Gunnislake to see his collection of rare and interesting animals and birds and also to socialise with our Cornish neighbours. The plan is for people who go to bake a cake or some other delicious tea-time food, so I think it would be a good idea for people to speak to me before the day to make sure we don’t all turn up with sausage rolls or barbecued squirrel joints! Full details about the visit are on page 3. I hope you enjoy what’s left of the summer and have success with all your showing and breeding activities. Peter 9 2 Chairman’s Chat August <strong>2012</strong>
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