On Sunday 9th April, we saw the first YDP workshop of the year take place in Brymore, Somerset. One of the attendees was Lotte Hill, aged 14. Lottie has written a piece informing us about what went on at the event and her thoughts on general around the Youth Development Programme. Here’s what Lottie had to say: ‘On Sunday 9th …
Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme: Summer Workshops
Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme: Summer Workshops
We take magnificent pride in our Youth Development Programme which gives young people the chance to learn a wide range of different skills, all while making great friends along the way. The summer is fast approaching which means there’ll be a busy programme of Youth Development workshops for people aged between 8 – 24 to enjoy. The workshops cover the …
World Angus Forum 2017 Youth Competition: Team member profile – Gemma Wark
World Angus Forum 2017 Youth Competition: Team member profile – Gemma Wark
The Youth Competition is one of the most hotly anticipated features in this year’s World Angus Forum programme, and another of the candidates who has made the team to represent the UK and Ireland is Gemma Wark from Forfar, Angus. Having first gained experience on the Aberdeen-Angus Youth Development Programme at a very young age, Gemma says she still feels …
Dungannon Show and Sale
Dungannon Show and Sale
The native breeds show and sale, hosted by Dungannon Farmers’ Mart, took place on Tuesday 18th April. Three lots shared the top price tag of 3,000gns, and following a complete clearance auctioneer Stephen Redmond confirmed that many bidders went home empty handed. Four bulls were traded to average £3,045 – an increase of £750 on this time last year. First …
Worcester Sale
Worcester Sale
The Worcester Sale took place on Friday (14th April) and was a great success, with a top price of 4,350 guineas. Below is the class results, followed by some photographs from the event. Class results: Senior male: 1st – Warrenho Elijah, 3,850 guineas. 2nd – Blackacre Jack, 3,100 guineas. 3rd – Warrenho Esquire 4,350 guineas. Junior male: 1st – Rotherwick …