North Sheep at Greystoke Castle, Penrith, was another great day for the Society, with the event seeing a huge crowd, many of whom visited the Texel stand to learn the latest developments in the breed and catch up with the Society’s progress.
Drawing a throng, including a large delegation of school children, to the stand were four rams kindly loaned by Jeff and Jennifer Aiken’s Coniston flock, with these comprising stock rams Greenall Fisticuffs and Tatham Hall Fury, alongside two shearling rams sired by Fisticuffs.
Society chief executive John Yates said the event had provided an excellent opportunity to hear from pedigree and commercial producers about how Texels were central to shaping their sheep farming businesses.
“This was another busy event with plenty of visitors taking the time to visit the Society stand. The Society thanks local breeders Craig Stoddart, Giles Pyman, James Porter and Nick Woodmass for taking time to support Society staff on the stand during the day and engage with visitors.”