Category: Society News
NI Charollais Sheep flock Competition 2024
October 21, 2024
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The NI Charollais sheep club met on Saturday 12th October for their annual dinner at The Ramble Inn and to find out the results of the
Southwest Flock Competition Results 2024
September 30, 2024
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Judge : Tim Prichard SMALL FLOCK Ewes: Shearling Ewes: Ewe Lambs: Stock Rams: Junior Stock Rams: LARGE FLOCK Ewes: Shearling Ewes: Ewe Lambs: Stock Rams:
Charles Sercombe
August 16, 2024
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It is with the deepest sadness that we have to inform you that Charles Sercombe died yesterday. This was following a cancer diagnosis, which the
UK’s oldest Charollais flock disperses in private sale
April 17, 2024
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The oldest flock of Charollais sheep, the Crogham flock of Jonathan and Carroll Barber, Wymondham, Norfolk, has been sold in a lock, stock and barrel
NI flock competition results
November 10, 2023
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Here’s the run down from this year’s Northern Ireland flock competition. Congratulations to all those who took part in the competition. LARGE FLOCK – EWES 1. Alistair
Edstaston flock wins Central region flock competition
October 5, 2023
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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
Sulwood Charollais Takes Overall Champion At Eastern Region Flock Competition
October 5, 2023
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The eastern region held their annual flock competition and dinner on Friday 22nd September. This years judge Ryan Todd (Thorn Edge Charollais) came down from
Charollais youth day hailed huge success
August 15, 2023
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The first Charollais Youth Day took place at the weekend (Saturday 12th August) with Dave Roberts of the Boyo flock and Geoff Probert and family
Loaningfoot carries on winning form at Great Yorkshire Show
July 14, 2023
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Repeating his success from the Royal Highland Show, Ben Radley of the Loaningfoot flock took the breed championship at this week’s Great Yorkshire Show. His
45th Annual AGM
June 12, 2023
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The sun was shining for this years 45th annual general meeting which took place at the Vale Resort on the last weekend in May. Breeders
Charollais genetics lead AHDB RamCompare project
May 15, 2023
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Charollais have proved their commercial value by topping the rankings in AHDB’s RamCompare project. Now in its seventh year, RamCompare is a commercial progeny test
WIN A Heatwave Milk Warmer Worth £550
May 8, 2023
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WIN a Heatwave Milk Warmer worth £550. This is a valuable asset for rearing orphan lambs. Heatwave Milk Warmer uses a heat exchange technology to
GET READY FOR SALES
April 13, 2023
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Time is flying by! If you are planning on entering Worcester Premier Sale this year, then you need to think about getting rams tested. Just
Members Q&A
March 28, 2023
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We will be holding a zoom meeting on Tuesday 18th April at 7.30pm for members to learn about Grassroots, scrapie, DNA testing, sales, inspection, shows
RamCompare update
March 23, 2023
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The national progeny test project, RamCompare is about to enter an exciting new phase meaning successful ram nomination applicants will benefit from integrated data from
The Welsh region are delighted to invite you to the 2023 National AGM at the Vale Resort
January 25, 2023
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FEMALES AT WORCESTER PREMIER SALE
December 19, 2022
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There will be more opportunities for breeders to sell females at the Premier Sale in 2023. Each flock will be able to enter a maximum
Membership Increase
December 13, 2022
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As of 2023 full adult membership will icrease to £66 including VAT. Membership runs from the 1st January each year and all members will be
Charollais Office Christmas Opening Hours
December 12, 2022
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The charollais office will close on Tuesday 20th December and re open on Tuesday 3rd Janurary 2023. From all at the Charollais office we would
DNA PARENTAGE TESTING MORE INFORMATION
November 28, 2022
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DNA PARENTAGE TESTING MORE INFORMATION Members have had some queries about DNA testing proceedure, so here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Ewe lambs upgrades
November 22, 2022
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With lambing just around the corner, it is time to get ewe lambs upgraded within 12 months from their date of birth before the price
South of Scotland Flock Competition Results
November 15, 2022
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Commenting on his judging experience, Johnny would like to thank the south of Scotland region for asking him to judge. “The champion flock from Russell
North of England flock competition results
November 14, 2022
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North of England flock competition results, judged by Oliver Chapman. Commenting on his judging experience, Oliver Chapman said he had a tremendous show of sheep
Northern Ireland Charollais Breeders Awards Night
October 26, 2022
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The Northern Ireland Charollais Sheep Club held their Annual Dinner and Awards Night at the La Mon House Hotel. It was good to see the
Central Region flock competition
October 12, 2022
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The Central Charollais Region held their annual flock competition this month and celebrated the event with a prize giving lunch held at The Croft, Beaconsfield
South West Flock Competition
October 11, 2022
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Back on one of the hottest days of summer, David Norman of the Kirkhouse flock took on a 1450-mile round trip to judge flocks from
WIN a Agri-Kit Lamb Creep worth £500
July 5, 2022
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WIN Agri Kit’s double sided lamb creep feeder. This is a valuable asset for feeding ad-libconcentrate outdoors featuring a large hopper. A handle provides ease
Young breeder chairmen
June 20, 2022
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Introducing the first ever chairmen of Charollais Young Breeders, James Danforth and Oliver Chapman. James runs his flock of 25 ewes and shearlings from his
Judges training day
June 15, 2022
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The Charollais Society takes seriously the appointment of our show judges and who is a member of our official judge’s panel. To this end we
44th AGM in Shropshire
June 15, 2022
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It was business as usual for the 44th AGM of the Society held in Shropshire the last weekend of May. Breeders gathered together at the
Eastern Region AGM
May 3, 2022
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Join Charollais friends for a Sunday lunch at a beautiful Grade ll listed country pub. Sunday 15th May at THE CROWN & PUNCHBOWLHigh Street,Horningsea, CambridgeCB25
North of England Region Meeting 9th May
April 26, 2022
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The North of England region is holding a meeting on the 9th May at 7.30pm at Smallways Country Inn, Newsham, Richmond, DL11 7QW Come along
Certificates for lambs born by ET and AI
April 20, 2022
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Please find below details that were sent in an important letter from Council with regard to registration of lambs: From December 2022 the Society will
Annual General Meeting – May 29th
March 28, 2022
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This year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday 29th May at the Lion Quays Hotel and Spa, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, Shropshire. Members will
Fond farewell to Elaine
March 25, 2022
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As readers of the last e-newsletter will have noticed, the Society is sadly saying goodbye to Elaine Tinsley this week. Charollais members have been incredibly
DNA testing cards now in stock
March 18, 2022
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The Society has now received supplies of DNA testing cards ready to supply breeders. Those members that have been written to and been offered a
Society launches new website
March 16, 2022
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As the Society patiently awaits the arrival of the brand new magazine, Charollais Matters, ready for mail out, this week also sees the launch of
Testing of sires of birth notified lambs 2022
February 28, 2022
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We have sent out from the office a booking form to all those breeders who have birth notified lambs with us in 2022. This form
Charollais Sheep Society launches DNA parentage testing
February 28, 2022
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As members may be aware, the Charollais Sheep Society’s Council has regularly discussed the subject of DNA testing for parentage within the breed. Having discussed this
Scrapie genotyping testing dates
February 9, 2022
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The Society will be offering members scrapie genotyping services again this year with the German company, Agrobigen. The company is confident it can overcome any
Ingram family secure interbreed honours at Royal Highland Showcase
June 15, 2021
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A duo of terrific Charollais from the Ingram family, Aberdeenshire, took both the individual and pairs interbreed titles at the Royal Highland Showcase event. The
