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WHAT TO SEE AND DO
AT NSA NORTH SHEEP 2015
For the first time in 10 years NSA Northern Region’s biennial event,NSA North Sheep, is returning to
Cumbria. It is being staged at Millstone Moor Farm, by kind permission of hosts Neil and Sally Marston,
who are noted for the quality of their Blue-faced Leicesters and North of England Mule sheep.
Cumbria is one of the country’s most renowned
sheep producing areas and Millstone Moor Farm is a
working farm on the edge of the Lake District.
With visitors expected from the length and
breadth of the UK NSA North Sheep is the major
sheep event in the North of the country, and an
important industry showcase. This year there is a very
strong focus on the challenges and opportunities
being faced by sheep farmers and the developments
within the sheep sector.
After Tim Davies CEO of Carrs Milling Ind,
officially opens NSA North Sheep 2015, NSA
President the Duke of Montrose will present the
prestigious NSA George Hedley Memorial Award
2014 to David Croston M.B.E. former Chief Executive
of EBLEX and active member of the NSA. This award
is made annually by the NSA to an individual who
has made an outstanding contribution to the sheep
industry.
Showcasing and demonstrating the latest
information and technology available within the
industry are over two hundred trade stands with a
number of companies launching new products and
services. There are35 breed societies represented,
and a series of seminars and competitions being held
throughout the day.
Guided tours of the Marston’s 650 acre farm,
and home to the North of England Mule-producing
Highberries Crossing Blue-Faced Leicester flock, will
take place throughout the day. The farm tours are
being sponsored by Lloyd Ltd, Portequip, Jennings
Brewery and Cockermouth Fudge and Sweet Shop.
Not only will you see some of the most tremendous
breeding sheep in Cumbria, you will also see some
of the most spectacular views, panoramas across
the Northern Lake District across the Solway Firth
towards South West Scotland.
Maintaining a healthy flock is always a top
priority, and the current health issues being faced by
sheep farmers and the most effective way to manage
them will be discussed in a dedicated seminar.
Other seminars include CAP and Countryside
Stewardship, the outlook for the sheep industry and
supplementing grazing for optimum results.
Not only is this is an important educational event
for the industry, it also an important educational
event for local schools, and this year we are delighted
to welcome many schools from the surrounding area.
Throughout the day there are a number of
competitions taking place including the 2015
Young Shepherd of the Year contest, supported by
Newton Rigg and Askham Bryan College’s. In the
inter-county Sheep Shearing Competition, arranged
by Lakeland Shearers, teams of two from each of
the 6 northern counties will battle it out to become
NSA North Sheep 2015 County Team Shearing
Champions
On a more light-hearted note, a
“Ready Steady Cook” competition will
demonstrate that sheep-selling
professionals can turn lamb from the fell
to lamb for the table.
In addition to Major Sponsor Carrs
Billington, the event is being supported by
many other organisations familiar to
everyone in the sheep sector including
BWMB & Campaign for Wool, Caltech & Scotmin
Nutrition, EBLEX, Elanco Animal Health, Mitchell’s
Auction Company Ltd, Rumenco & Nettex, Scotpen
and Shearwell Data.
Also featured are a range of traditional practical
activities including stick dressing, spinning, weaving
and felting. The domestic needs of the farm are not
neglected with plenty of
opportunities to
stock up at a
traditional farmers
market and craft
stalls.
General Demonstrations
Sheep Shearing
General Demonstration
Spinning Wool
NSA NORTH SHEEP 2015: COMMITTEE AND ORGANISERS
Chairman: Greg Dalton.
Head Steward: John Reed Mob: Tel: 07803 054 819
Event Organiser: Julie Sedgewick Tel: 01325 314650 Mob: 07836 773888 Email: jas@nationalsheep.org.uk
Assistant Organiser: Heather Stoney-Grayshon Tel: 07599 823 105 Email: heathernorthsheep@btinternet.com
Press & PR: Barbara Huddart, Glendale PR Email: Barbara@glendalepr.co.uk Website: www.glendalepr.co.uk
Organising Committee: Iain Armstrong, Matt Bagley, John Barnes, Adrian Bateson, D Bell, John Bell, J W Bell, Martin & Val Brown,
Jamie Brownrigg, Thomas Carrick, Michael & Barbara Coulthard, Philip & Jennifer Dawson, Greg & Natalie Dalton, Tim Dunn,
Eddie & Rona Eastham, Fanny Jackson, John Geldard, Jayne Knowles, Geoff Lawn, Neil & Sally Marston, Robert Morley, Ted Ogden,
James Raine, John Reed, Carl Stephenson, Adam Watson, Graham Wilkinson, Mr & Mrs D Wilson, John Wharton, Andrew Wright,
Barbara Huddart, Martyn Mawson, Matthew Emmott, Martin Hewitson, Sam Rawling, Neil Hardisty
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