2023 Limousin Annual Journal

ANNIVERSARY
OF
HALL FAME
1971 - 2021
Aled Edwards
Dyfri Herd
Norman Cruickshank
Normande Herd
“Known in the mid-nineties
as “Mr Limousin”, Norman
was the go-to person for
advice. His enthusiasm and
knowledge of the breed
was exceptional and he
contributed significantly
during his time as chairman
to raise the profile of the
breed”.
Nominated by:
Michael Cursiter, Chairman
2017-2020
“Aled has shown immense
vision, leadership and
passion to drive and
promote the development
of the breed in the UK. In
2004, his contribution was
recognised when he was
made Chevalier Dans L’Ordre
du Merite Agricole, by the
French Government for his
contribution to the breed’s
development in the UK. Aled
served many years on Council
and was later Chairman from
2005 to 2008. He was elected
as World Limousin President
in 2008 following on from
being European President”.
Nominated by:
Craig Ridley, President
2022-22
John Temple
Roughley Herd
“John started out in the meat
trade as a buyer for Walter
Smith Butchers where he
later became Director before
forming his own Roughley
herd. John was an avid
supporter of health scheme
testing and contributed
significantly to the work of the
Technical committee in the
late 1980’s”.
Johnny Thompson
Hartside Herd
Jim Goldie
Goldies Herd
Nominated by:
Peter Kirton, Chairman
2011-2014
“A long-standing Council
member and a former
President, 1997 – 2000, Johnny
always took the lead. With
his wife Mina, the herd was
established in 1978 and
they were at the forefront of
the breed, promoting is at
national and local shows for
many, many years”.
Nominated by:
William Cowx, Honorary
President 2006-2008
“From the early years to the
present day, Jim Goldie’s
Limousin herd has dominated
the breed and despite his
whole enterprise being
decimated by Foot & Mouth in
2001, his skill and enthusiasm
for the breed saw him rebuild
and regain his top position. He
is an inspiration to everyone”.
Nominated by:
Jim Bloom, Chairman
2008-2011
Copies of the commemorative
certificates are being displayed
within the Society office in
Leamington and a dedicated page
within the Society’s website with full
details of the background to each
nomination is being set up.
www.limousin.co.uk
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