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Ainstable
Carlisle
Cumbria CA4 9RH
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News
New addition to Virtual Show Season
Monday 5th July 2021
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As part of the Beltex Sheep Society’s 2021 Virtual Show Season, there will be special sections this year for groups of pedigree and commercial sheep, as well as young handlers classes. Such was the demand from exhibitors during the 2020
READ FULL STORYPremier Sale schedule confirmed
Friday 18th June 2021
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The Premier Sale will go ahead on Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 August, with arrival of stock on the Thursday and judging of the President’s Award for pens of sheep (no individual show this year), before shearlings sell on the
READ FULL STORYMeet the Butcher: Philip Parkin
Friday 21st May 2021
Category: Features
Philip Parkin of Parkin Family Butchers, 5 Market Place, Howden, E Yorkshire says “Beltex lamb is all meat, a real treat”. Philip Parkin sources Beltex cross lambs to sell through the family butchers shop in Howden. Philip Parkin says: “There
READ FULL STORYBeltex prove their worth at West Park
Thursday 22nd April 2021
Category: Features
Producing top quality stock is very much a family affair for the Rattrays from West Park, Auchterarder, who believe they have found the ideal in the Beltex. David and Jean Rattray, sons Michael and Paul and daughter, Sarah farm 250
READ FULL STORYMeet the Butcher: Gareth Ward
Wednesday 21st April 2021
Category: Features
Gareth Ward, the chef owner of Michelin-starred Ynyshir Restaurant Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth, credits Beltex lamb as one of the most memorable dishes on his menu, and as one of the reasons people return to savour meals from the multi-course menu.
READ FULL STORYVirtual show season 2021
Tuesday 13th April 2021
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Following on from the success of the 2020 virtual show season and coupled with the ongoing show season uncertainty, the Society has decided to run its virtual show season again for 2021. Although some events have been cancelled and others hope
READ FULL STORYRamCompare nominations open until 14 May
Friday 9th April 2021
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Improving efficiency and reducing costs are both key drivers for any business. But for sheep breeders involved with the RamCompare project, investing in a ram with the right genetic merit for their system has proved to tick both boxes. After
READ FULL STORYGrassroots Online Registry Update
Thursday 18th March 2021
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Grassroots Online Registry replacing the old Pedeweb and introduction of the Grassroots Mobile App
READ FULL STORYRoadblocks for breeding sheep exports
Wednesday 24th February 2021
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The UK’s exit from the EU on 1 January has created some (largely unexpected) roadblocks for moving breeding stock from Great Britain to Northern Ireland and the EU. The immediate problem is the lack of physical infrastructure at ferry ports
READ FULL STORYShow/event cancellations in 2021
Friday 29th January 2021
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Covid-19 is already having an impact on the 2021 summer calendar with many shows and events making the decision to cancel or postpone this year. See below a list of amendments to the large show calendar that will continually be
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