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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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’…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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