Newsletter: NSF Sponsorship We are grateful to sponsors NSF who are kindly sponsoring the champions at The Great Yorkshire Show as well as the Autumn Calf shows. The prize includes a year’s membership of their farm assured beef scheme and a bottle of champagne.
August 2017
Beef Shorthorn
Society Sales: Worcester – 23rd September Stirling – Sunday 22nd Inspection & Show - Scottish Club Supper Evening. 23rd October - Sale Skipton – 8th November
Society Events: National Young Show Stars 22-23 August Three Counties Showground, Malvern Agri Expo – 3rd November, Borderway Market Carlisle
Members had chance to catch up with retired Secretary Frank Milnes at the Great Yorkshire Show pictured presenting the Northern Club Frank Milnes Trophy for the best yearling heifer to Charles Horrell.
New Breed Secretary takes up the Reins
SW Beef Event - 8th November Westpoint
As of 1st August Joanna Bailey has joined the Society in her position as Breed Secretary and we extend a warm welcome to her. Joanna will be at the Sales and Events this autumn and hopes to meet as many members as possible. Joanna’s contact details are 07399 452015 and email: jobailey@beefshorthorn.org Morrisons very kindly hosted the trophy presentation at the Great Yorkshire Show.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society Pedigree Cattle Services, Pedigree House, 6 Kings Place, Perth, Perthshire. PH2 8AD Scotland tel: 01738 622478 email: info@beefshorthorn.org
The Morrisons Beef Shorthorn Scheme continues to grow with Beef Shorthorn labelled beef being sold in more Morrisons stores and demand for Beef Shorthorn sired animals remaining high. A number of members have helped out in the 24 Hours in Farming campaign by meeting shoppers in Morrisons stores to spread the word about farming in the UK.
All registration and membership administration will continue to be carried out by Pedigree Cattle Services and for all queries on those matters contact: 01738 622478 e.mail: info@beefshorthorn.org. Mail: Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, Pedigree Cattles Services, Pedigree House, 6 King’s Place, PERTH, PH2 8AD. Please DO NOT send registration forms/cheques or any other mail to the old address at Stoneleigh. This only delays our ability to process your requests and adds to the possibility of paperwork going astray. We cannot be responsible for mail that has not arrived at the correct postal address. Registrations completed on-line are the quickest and safest way to send in information. The on line process also lessens the likelihood of mistakes being made.