The Godfrey Neal Young Stockman Annual Bursary is a truly amazing opportunity for all young people who would like to develop their career as a stockman or woman. Below you will find everything you need to know about the award and how to apply. Applications close on 31st July 2019 and we are excited to receive and read all of …
Raising breeders who raise the bar: a new format for the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Youth Development Programme
Raising breeders who raise the bar: a new format for the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society’s Youth Development Programme
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has made the move to re-shape its Youth Development Programme (YDP) by appointing one National and four Regional YDP Co-ordinators to further enhance its industry leading position in this space. The move comes as the Society looks to explore how best to continue driving its efforts with the industry’s young people, providing the platform they need …
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The 1st YDP workshop of 2019 - it's not too late to get involved!
The 1st YDP workshop of 2019 – it’s not too late to get involved!
We’re gearing up for the first of our 2019 Youth Development Programme workshops of this calendar year, and the first under the stewardship of our newly formed team of Youth Development Programme Co-ordinators! If you’re in the area and aged between eight and 24, we’d encourage you to head along to the East of England workshop this Saturday 4th May. …
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Keeping children safe at United Auctions: enforcement of rules
Keeping children safe at United Auctions: enforcement of rules
United Auctions Stirling have recently communicated some news about the rulings around keeping children safe at events up and down the country, with particular reference to leading bulls in the show ring. In their recent communications, United Auctions Stirling have said: ”Health and Safety is playing an ever more prominent part in our sale day operations. As you know we …
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Bi-Weekly Update: 26th April 2019
Bi-Weekly Update: 26th April 2019
Over the past two weeks we have seen the UK experience a mini heatwave as temperatures soared to 26 degrees in some parts of the UK. The last 14 days also seen one of the greatest sporting comebacks of all time with Tiger Woods winning The Masters and receiving the green jacket for the first time since 2005! Sporting aside, …