The Central Charollais region welcomed Laura Monk of the Saveoak flock to the judge the annual flock competition, with a presentation of prizes and lunch held on Sunday 1^st October to celebrate the winners. 

Having made the journey up from Cornwall, Laura visited some 13 flocks across the region and while presenting the awards commented on such a high standard across all the flocks. 

“It was a privilege to be asked to be judged and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see some fantastic flocks of sheep, whether they were long established breeders or new starters,” she said. 

The champion small flock went to Ben James of the Cinders flock. “I could see that Ben was retaining only the very best in order to maintain a small flock of exceptional females.” 

Meanwhile, the large and overall champion flock went to Robert and Jeanette Gregory’s Edstaston flock. “It was clear to see the type of sheep Robert was hoping to breed with a consistent quality across all the classes he entered.” 

Members enjoyed a fantastic lunch at the Dickin Arms in Loppington, Shrewsbury, with record attendance. Central region chairman Dave Roberts thanked Laura for her time and thorough judging skills with a thank you made to Central secretary Grant Pink for organising the meal and driving Laura to the flocks. 

Central region flock competition results

LARGE FLOCK 

Stock Ram

1^st P and O James- Lowerye Vladimir 

2^nd G Probert – Prestleigh Achilles 

3^rd Madders and Johnson – Loanhead Admiral 

Junior stock ram 

1^st R and J Gregory – Edstaston Bing 

2^nd A Walton – Foulrice Benjamin 

3^rd Madders and Johnson – 23 ZDC 6394

Ewes

1^st R and J Gregory 

2^nd Madders and Johnson 

3^rd G Probert 

Shearling ewes 

1^st R and J Gregory 

2^nd A Walton 

3^rd P and O James 

Ewe lambs 

1^st Madders and Johnson 

2^nd R and J Gregory 

3^rd N and M Hart 

SMALL FLOCK

Stock Ram

1^st D Roberts – Mortimers Appletiser 

2^nd B James – Cinders You can’t catch me 

3^rd G Pink – Bicton Valatin 

Junior ram lamb 

1^st B James – Cinders Back on Track 

2^nd G Pink 

3^rd D Roberts Edstaston Bad Boy 

Ewes 

1^st D Roberts 

2^nd B James 

3^rd C Whitehead 

Shearling ewes 

1^st B James 

2^nd C Whitehead 

3^rd G Pink 

Ewe lamb 

1^st D Roberts

2^nd B James 

3^rd G Pink 

Championship results:

Large flock champion – R and J Gregory

Reserve large flock champion – Madders and Johnson 

Small flock champion – B James 

Reserve small flock champion – G Pink 

Overall champion flock – R and J Gregory 

Champion ram – P and O James 

Champion ram lamb – R and J Gregory 

Champion ewes – D Roberts 

Champion shearling ewes – R and J Gregory 

Champion ewe lambs – D Roberts 

Novice Trophy – Charlie Morris