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NSA Event Reports

15th February 2017 NSA Central Region Annual Members Meeting 2017 Time: 7.30pm Location: The Bluebell Inn, Buxton Road, Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1NH Alistair Sneddon was formerly elected as NSA Central Region Chairman on Wednesday evening, having stepped into the role back in August when the position became unexpectedly vacant. A senior partner at Bagshaws Auctioneers and an active NSA advocate,… Read More
8th February 2017 NSA South East Region Annual Members Meeting 2017 Time: 3pm-6pm Location: The Angel Hotel, Gosport Road, Privett, Hampshire GU34 3NN There was a strong turnout at the NSA South East Region Annual Members Meeting, held this year at Privett, Hampshire, with all five speakers getting lots of meaningful questions from audience.Joanne Briggs, NSA Communications Manager and Policy… Read More
26th January 2017 NSA Central Region Early Gathering Location: Bakewell Market, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AH A successful start to a busy year of NSA events kicked off at the end of January, with the NSA Central Region Early Gathering. The new style brought with it a brand-new format and meant much more of the event was moved undercover within the warmth… Read More
17th January 2017 NSA Scottish Region/Caltech Crystalyx Roadshow 3 Time: 6.30pm Location: Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges, Burnside,Thurso, KW14 7UG This month saw NSA Scottish Region’s latest series of roadshow meetings come to an end. Held in conjunction Caltech Crystalyx, some 45 farmers heard a talk from the company’s Euan Hart, after which Iain MacDonald from QMS spoke on factors affecting… Read More
13th December 2016 NSA Scottish Region/Caltech Crystalyx Roadshow 2 Time: 6.30pm Location: Carfraemill Hotel, Carfraemill, Lauder, TD2 6RA After a strong start to this year's series of roadshow meetings back in November, NSA Scottish Region held its second roadshow meeting on this month in conjunction with Caltech Crystalyx at the Carfraemill Hotel, Lauder.A turnout of some 50 farmers… Read More
30th November 2016 NSA Scottish Region/Caltech Crystalyx Roadshow 1 Time: 6.30pm Location: Best Western Moffat House Hotel, High Street, Moffat, DG10 9HL The latest series of NSA Scottish Region roadshow meetings, being held in conjunction with Caltech Crystalx, began in November 2016 in Moffat with a great turnout of some 50 farmers.George Milne, NSA Scottish Region Development Officer, says: “The… Read More
24th November 2016 NSA Marches Region Annual Members Meeting 2016 Time: 7.30pm Location: Ludlow Food Centre, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2JR NSA Marches Region held its Annual Members Meeting 2016 on Thursday 24th November at the Ludlow Food Centre, Shropshire. Formal proceedings concluded office bearers going foward as Antony Specer, who replaces Kevin Harrison as Chairman and Mike… Read More
21st November 2016 NSA Northern Ireland Region Annual Members Meeting Meeting 2016 Time: 7.30pm Location: AFBI, Large Park, Hillsborough, County Down, BT26 6DR NSA Northern Ireland Region held its Annuals Members Meeting 2016 on Monday 21st November at AFBI premises in Hillsborough, County Down. Formal business concluded no changes to regional office holders and these remain with Campbell Tweed Chairman,… Read More
18th November 2016 NSA Next Generation Event Time: 10am-3.45pm Location: Stratford Livestock Market, Warwickshire, CV37 8LP More than 80 young people with an interest and thirst for knowledge on all things sheep came together to enjoy NSA’s fourth annual Next Generation event, held this year at Stratford Livestock Market, Warwickshire.Held as part of the NSA Next… Read More
16th November 2016 Sheep Health and Welfare Group (SHAWG) conference 2016 Time: 9.30am-4pm Location: Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester, WR3 8ZE Following two successful SHAWG conferences organised by NSA, we are once again pleased to be involved in plans for the 2016 event on Wednesday 16th November, 9.30am-4pm at Sixways Stadium, Warriors Way, Worcester, WR3 8ZE. Topics throughout the day… Read More
20th October 2016 - 9th November 2016 Moredun Livestock Health Roadshow Location: UK-wide roadshow Moredun is running it's excellent livestock health roadshow again this autumn, with nine meetings around the UK covering a range of sheep and cattle topics. NSA encourages members to attend where they can, as this is a unique opportunity to hear… Read More
12th October 2016 NSA Eastern Region Annual Members Meeting 2016 Time: 6pm Location: Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DY Notice is hereby given that the Annual Members Meeting of NSA Eastern Region will be held at the Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8DY, 6pm on Wednesday 12th October. Formal business will include: election/reapproval of the Chairman, Vice… Read More
3rd October 2016 - 6th October 2016 NSA NI Region visit to agricultural show Sommet de L’Elevage  NSA Northern Ireland Regional Members recently visited the Clermont and Limoges regions of France. The trip was primarily organised to visit European agricultural show Sommet de L’Elevage in Clermont Ferrand, but the group also enjoyed several farm… Read More
19th September 2016 Farm walk: NSA South West Region Location: Trefranck Farm, St. Clether, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8QN By Kate White, NSA South West Region SecretaryOn the edge of Bodmin Moor in the heavy drizzle, 80-90 farmers descended on a farm to meet Matt and Pip Smith and their families to look, listen and witness the methods, systems and experiences on their… Read More
19th September 2016 NSA Wales and Border Main Ram Sale 2016 Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY A record price of 18,000gns for a Texel meant smiles all round at a brisk NSA Wales & Border Ram Sale.Turnover was up on last year at £2.2 million, with 85% of sheep forward sold. The average prices paid held up or increased across the… Read More
16th September 2016 NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale 2016 Location: Melton Mowbray Livestock Market, LE13 1JY A Texel shearling ram from Barbara Smith of Slapton, Northamptonshire, topped the trade at 31st annual NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale.Her strong, well-fleshed tup was knocked down for 1,000gns to K.A. Gill from Burton Lazars, Leicestershire.Other rams… Read More
12th September 2016 Rams 'fit for purpose' meeting 2 Time: 4pm Location: Manor Farm, New Road, Harrold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EP NSA South East Region's second ‘Rams fit for purpose’ meeting for 2016, held in conjunction with AHDB Beef & Lamb, was another success. Held at Harrold, Bedfordshire, the event covered a practical ram MOT session and common ram MOT failures with… Read More
5th September 2016 Welsh Commons Forum Annual Members Meeting Time: 9.15am-4.30pm On Monday 5th September, Welsh Commons Forum (WCF) held its Annual Members Meeting in Aberystwyth, in which NSA took part after WCF became incorporated into the organisation earlier this year. Formal business concluded that officer holder positions… Read More
26th August 2016 NSA Eastern Region Shearling Ram Sale 2016 Location: Rugby Farmers Mart, Kenilworth, CV8 2RG Sale report from Rugby Farmers Mart auctioneer Scott RuckWhether you lamb early or not , it’s never too soon to crack on and get your tups back home and in the paddock ready for the season ahead, and this proved to be the mentality around the ring… Read More
24th August 2016 Practical focus at NSA South East Region ‘Ram fit for purpose’ event Location: Wiltshire College, Lackham Park, Lackham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NY NSA South East Region reports a very successful afternoon for its ‘Rams fit for purpose’ meeting, held in conjunction with AHDB Beef & Lamb. There was an attendance of more than 30 people, who appreciated the information and advice given by… Read More
17th August 2016 NSA South West Region Ram Sale 2016 Location: Exeter Livestock Centre, Devon By Sue Martyn, NSA South West Ram Sale SecretaryThere was an increase in entries this year and, as usual, all entries were inspected prior to the sale. In an effort to further increase the confidence of purchasers many vendors had chosen to take… Read More
9th August 2016 NSA Annual General Meeting 2016 Time: 10am Location: University of Bristol School of Veterinary Science, Langford House, Langford, Bristol, BS40 5DU NSA held its 123rd Annual General Meeting on Tuesday at the University of Bristol Vet School, Langford on Tuesday 9th August. The AGM all went according to plan, with His Grace the Duke of Montrose being elected for a further year as NSA President,… Read More
1st August 2016 NSA Wales and Border Early Ram Sale 2016 Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 1DY Buyers were in a confident mood at this year’s NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale, with keen bidding on quality, strong sheep at the Royal Welsh Showground on the first Monday in August.It meant that, with just two more sheep sold this year than… Read More
27th July 2016 NSA Sheep 2016 Location: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW NSA Sheep 2016, the premier technical event for the sheep sector, saw a busy day of strong crowds and trade stands reporting a huge amount of business conducted. NSA says the positive atmosphere surrounding the event reflects ‘cautious optimism’… Read More
18th July 2016 - 21st July 2016 NSA Sheep Centre at the Royal Welsh Show 2016 Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY If nothing else, the Royal Welsh Show 2016 is sure to be remembered for its heat! Although the favourable weather seemed to impact visitor numbers, with many farmers unsurprisingly opting to get some harvesting done, the NSA building was a hive of… Read More
23rd June 2016 - 26th June 2016 NSA Sheep Centre at the Royal Highland Show Location: Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, EH28 8NB As ever, this year saw a fantastic turnout at to Royal Highland Show with the Sheep Centre’ marque proving to be a busier than ever with everything ‘sheep’, incorporating stands with everything from woollen fabrics, to fleece displays and tagging… Read More
15th June 2016 NSA Eastern Region visit to the Elveden Estate Time: 1.30pm-4pm Location: Elveden Inn, London Road, Elveden, Thetford. IP24 3TQ Eastern Region members were treated to a fascinating trip around the Elveden Estate, Norfolk for their summer walk recently. Agricultural farm manager Andrew Francis was our tour guide around the estate, spanning across 22,500 acres, 10,000 of which… Read More
7th June 2016 NSA South Sheep 2016 Location: Pythouse Farm, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire The sun was out in full force for what was a scorcher of a day at NSA South Sheep, kindly hosted by Sir and Lady Henry Rumbold. Hordes of visitors grabbed the chance to visit the numerous trade stands and seminars, tour the host farm and watch the… Read More
1st June 2016 NSA Scot Sheep 2016 Location: Blythbank farm, West Linton, Peeblesshire, EH46 7DF Visitors to NSA Scot Sheep 2016 enjoyed glorious sunshine and a packed programme of farm tours, breed exhibits, trade stands, demonstrations, Scottish Young Shepherd of the Year competition, stockjudging, sheepdog trials, sheep shearing challenges… Read More
21st May 2016 Youthful Shepherds Focus Group Location: Godolphin (formerly Darley) Stud, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9HE NSA Eastern Region will be hosting its first Youthful Sheep Enthusiasts Focus Group on Saturday 21st May at the Godolphin (formerly Darley) Stud, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9HE.The events initial aim is to bring young people, aged 18-30, together to… Read More
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