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NSA Event Reports

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
11th May 2016 - 13th May 2016 NSA Sheep Centre at the Royal Ulster Show 2016 Location: Balmoral Park, Maze Long Kesh, Lisburn, BT27 5RF By Edward Adamson, NSA Northern Ireland Region Development OfficerIt’s over for another year and what a wonderful event the Royal Ulster Show at Balmoral Park was. The NSA Sheep Centre had a ‘full house’ of sheep breeds and trade exhibitors, who all… Read More
10th May 2016 NSA Marches Region 'Brexit Options for the Sheep Industry' Discussion Time: 7pm Location: Stratford Agricultural Park, Campden Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8LP Tuesday 10th May saw NSA Marches Region hold a short committee meeting before welcoming a wider audience of NSA members and local farmers to discussion evening on the pending EU Referendum. The region welcomed highly regarded speakers Sir Jim Paice,… Read More
5th May 2016 Breed Society Forum 2016 Location: The Nags Head Tavern, Thornfalcon, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5NW With so many sheep breeds, crosses and composites in the UK, NSA feels an effective information network for the numerous societies is essential. That is the reason behind the annual NSA Breed Society Forum, held in Somerset in May this year,… Read More
25th February 2016 NSA Northern Region Annual Members Meeting Time: 7.30pm Location: Tynedale Function Suite, Hexham Auction Mart, Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG NSA Northern Region held its Annual Members Meeting on Thursday (25th February). And this was no ordinary meeting, as it saw Julie Sedgewick step down from her position as Regional Manager after some 27 years of involvement.NSA Chief Executive Phil… Read More
19th February 2016 NSA Central Region Charity Social Evening Time: 7.30pm Location: Calver Village Hall, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 3XR NSA Central Region held its charity social evening on behalf of St Luke’s Hospice on Friday 19th February, at Calver Village Hall, Derbyshire.A pie-and-pea supper was followed by a screening of the recently released film Addicted to Sheep. NSA… Read More
18th February 2016 Success for NSA Scottish Region Roadshow’s Time: 6.30pm  NSA Scottish Region, in conjunction with Caltech Crystalyx, has been touring the length and breadth of Scotland with its roadshow for several weeks now, with the final Roadshow taking place in Castle Douglas towards the end of February 2016.… Read More
18th February 2016 NSA South West Region Annual Members Meeting Time: 7.30pm Location: The Stockmans Restaurant, Exeter Market, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8FD Having taken on the role of NSA English Committee Chairman just two days previous to the NSA South West Regions Annual Members Meeting on Thursday (18th February 2016), it was probably with some relief that Bryan Griffiths passed on the reins of… Read More
18th February 2016 NSA Cymru/Wales Region Annual Members Meeting Time: 2pm Location: Hafod y Hendre, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, LD2 3SY It was the sign of successful Annual Members meeting for NSA Cymru/Wales Region on Thursday (18th February) when extra chairs had to be found for attendees at the Royal Welsh Showground. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, comments on an excellent… Read More
17th February 2016 NSA Scottish Region Annual Members Meeting Time: 2pm Location: Edinburgh Marriot Hotel, 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh, EH12 8NF Wednesday 17th February saw NSA Scottish Region held its Annual Members Meeting for 2016. Formal business resulted in Sybil McPherson continuing as Chairman for a further year, while Billy Renwick was elected as the regions new Vice-Chairman. Maimie… Read More
17th February 2016 NSA South East Region Annual Members Meeting and Sheep Health Conference Time: 1.30pm Location: University of Surrey Veterinary School, Daphne Jackson Road, Guildford, GU2 7AL NSA South East Region organised a sheep health conference to coincide with its Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday (17th February 2016). This exciting new event was organised by NSA South East Region Manager Bob Blanden, his son Tom and the NSA… Read More
26th January 2016 NSA Central Region Annual Members Meeting Time: 7pm Location: The Bluebell Inn, Buxton Road, Tissington, DE6 1NH On Tuesday evening NSA Central Region held its Annual Members Meeting at Tissington, Derbyshire. Formal business resulted in Richard Wheeldon and Anne Payne continuing as Regional Chairman and Manager. Sarah Helliwell stood down as Vice Chairman and… Read More
12th January 2016 NSA Marches Region and AHDB BRP Joint Meeting Time: 6.30pm Location: NSA HQ, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6PH. NSA Marches Region held a joint meeting with AHDB Beef and Lamb (formley Eblex) on Tuesday 12th January at NSA HQ, Malvern. A welcome from NSA Marches Region Chairman Kevin Harrison will be followed by a talk from Laura Green from Warwick… Read More
1st December 2015 NSA Central Region Open Committee Meeting Time: 7.30pm Location: The Travellers Rest, Brough, Hope Valley, S33 9HG An event report will be posted here shortly.  Read More
20th November 2015 - 22nd November 2015 Sheep Breeders Round Table 2015 Location: Eastwood Hall, Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG16 3SS Details at http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/SBRT Please download a programme and booking form below. Read More
17th November 2015 NSA Northern Ireland Region Annual Members Meeting 2015 Time: 7.30pm Location: AFBI, Large Park, BT26 6DR Tuesday evening was the turn of NSA Northern Ireland Region to hold its Annual Regional Members Meeting, at AFBI, Hillsborough.Campbell Tweed was elected into the position of Chairman and will also sit on the NSA UK Policy and Technical Committee… Read More
12th November 2015 NSA Marches Region Annual Members Meeting 2015 Time: 7pm Location: NSA Head Office, Malven, WR13 6PH Thursday 12th November saw NSA Marches Region hold its Annual Regional Members Meeting at NSA HQ in Malvern.Business concluded the re-election of Kevin Harrison as NSA Marches Region Chairman and Dyana Webb as the region’s Treasurer. Unfortunately,… Read More
28th October 2015 NSA and IFA 'Getting on the Sheep Farming Ladder' Open Day Time: 10.30am-3.45pm Location: Newton Rigg College, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0AH For the third year running, NSA Next Generation and Innovation for Agriculture is running an event to inspire future sheep farmers. This year’s ‘Getting on the sheep farming ladder’ open day for young people with a passion for the sheep sector will… Read More
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