BELTEX
SHEEP
SOCIETY
For all Beltex Sheep Society enquiries please contact secretary:
Beltex Sheep Society
Holme House, Dale
Ainstable
Carlisle
Cumbria CA4 9RH
T: 01768 870524
M: 07918 638197
©Beltex Sheep Society 2022
News
Flock Survey and 2022 Lamb Registrations
Monday 27th March 2023
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The new deadline date for Fully Registering your 2022-born lambs is fast approaching and must be done by Friday, 31 March, before late fees apply – £20 + VAT per lamb. Complete your Flock Survey and Fully Register your lambs
READ FULL STORYChristmas Holiday Closure
Wednesday 21st December 2022
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The Office will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday, 21 December, through to 9am on Tuesday, 3 January. Wishing all our members and breeders a very merry Christmas and all the best for 2023.
READ FULL STORYAGM rescheduled
Thursday 17th November 2022
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A note from our Chairman, Kevin Buckle: “Due to the likely late start of the AGM which was to be held after the evening sale at Carlisle on 8th December, it is now proposed to re-schedule the AGM to
READ FULL STORYJohn Hall receives lifetime achievement award
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
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Cumbrian farmer and longtime supporter of the Beltex breed, John Hall of Inglewood Edge Farm, has been announced as the winner of the David Thomlinson Award which was presented at Borderway Agri Expo, for the second year running after its
READ FULL STORYAGM Weekend 2022
Thursday 8th September 2022
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It is with regret that the Society has had to take the decision to cancel the AGM weekend planned for the 7 – 9 October 2022 due to the low numbers who have shown interest in attending. Our thanks and
READ FULL STORYChanges to DNA Testing
Thursday 11th August 2022
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Following a meeting of the Beltex Sheep Society Council, concerns have been raised over spiralling costs to the membership. It has therefore been decided that DNA testing of stock rams and flushing ewes will, from 10 August 2022, be voluntary
READ FULL STORYBeltex Premier Sale Ballot 2022
Monday 11th July 2022
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The ballot was drawn today for the Premier Sale 10 – 12 August 2022 Schedule – will be confirmed in the catalogue Wednesday 10 August Arrival of stock Thursday 11 August Arrival of stock and inspection. Stock must be in
READ FULL STORYBeltex plays integral role for Patrick Brolly
Sunday 29th May 2022
Category: Features
Beltex genetics play an integrant role in Patrick Brolly’s farming operation near Claudy, County Londonderry, where he runs a total of 500 ewes, the majority of which are put to the Beltex ram. Farming around 120 hectares in total alongside
READ FULL STORYHard work pays off for the Storys
Friday 27th May 2022
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Hitting the high prices at sales will be every breeder’s ambition, but for Anne Story and her daughter Rachael, selling their shearling ram BorderEsk Finders Keepers for 30,000gns at the 2021 Premier Sale at Carlisle was the stuff dreams are
READ FULL STORYBeltex is key at Briggsy’s Butchers
Saturday 21st May 2022
Category: Features
Briggsy’s Butchers is based in the Scottish market border town of Jedburgh and owned by young forward-thinking butcher 23-year-old Ryan Briggs, who says “Beltex lamb is key to the success of our business.” Customers return to purchase our lamb as
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