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Champion Meinir Jones, Reserve Champion Gethin Morgan with judge Mr Gwyn Bowden
Aled Groucott, winner, and Georgina Davies, runner-up in the Aged Ram class
Meinir Jones winning the Shearling Ram class with judge Gwyn Bowden
Aled Groucott and Huw Williams, 1st and 2nd in the Ram lamb class
Rhian Thomas and great uncle, Alun Williams, 1st and 2nd in the Aged Ewe class. Rhian was also 4th in the open- intermediate young handler class
Richard Morgan with Gethin Morgan's winning shearling ewe
Final placings in the Ewe Lamb class won by Gethin Morgan
President, Mr Alun Williams and Treasurer, Mrs Mair Williams in the Group competition
Chairlady, Mrs Elizabeth Eagles and husband Brian who were Reserve Group winners. Champion Group winner was Meinir Jones
Gethin Mogan with his Shearling Ewe and Ewe Lamb and Aled Groucott with the Groucott Family's Ram Lamb in the Lloyd Family Competition on Wednesday
Meinir Jones Champion Group shown by Mum & Dad, Doris & Eifion
8 Young Handlers showing off their skills in a competition very kindly arranged and sponsored by Mr & Mrs Eagles. The judges putting the youngsters through their paces were Mr Gwynne Davies and Ms Linda Western
Steffan Morgan, winner of the Young Handler competition with sister Carys who was placed fourth
I would like to thank all members who kindly gave up their time to help on the stall which was of great interest to the public and hopefully new members. We won the reserve rosette for the effort.
I would also like to thank Dick Mills who kindly loaned us a ewe and lamb to go on the stall.
Mrs Elizabeth Eagles, Chairman
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Message from our Chairman
I hope everyone had a successful lambing this year and look forward to seeing many members throughout the summer. Our awards dinner is on the evening of November 12th at the Llanelwedd Arms, Builth Wells and I hope many members old and new will attend. I look forward to seeing you.Mrs Elizabeth Eagles (Chairman)
Aled Groucott with Groucott Family's yearling ram,
Champion of the Show and Sale 2010
Roger Davies (Flock 1) giving members and
guest a a brief history of the Society
Mrs Elizabeth Eagles (Chairlady) welcoming members
and guests to the Open Day
Anna-Lou Daybell and her working sheepdogs before the
sheepdog training demonstration
Halter-making
Open Day Pictures
The Society Open Day to celebrate our 25th Anniversary was held at Castel Cennen, Llandeilo. The day, featured on Ffermio (S4C) was highly successful with a fantastic turnout
Filming underway
Some of the days activities.
Happy 25th Anniversary!
Balwen Silver Jubilee in the news
Read new Western Mail article about the 25th Anniversary celebrations.
25th Anniversary Open Day
The Society is holding an Open Day to celebrate its 25th Anniversary on Sunday October 10th 2010 at Carreg Cennen Castle, Trapp, Llandeilo, courtesey of Mr & Mrs Bernard Llewellyn (Flock 2).The day will start at 11am, activities include:-
Junior Stock judging
Sheep trimming demonstration
Sheep dog training demonstration
Quiz, etc
Entry for adults and guests will be the price of the lunch (£11)
Entry for members and children of members 16 and under FREE (lunch provided)
Please book your place by 20th September using the form sent out in the newsletter or contact the Secretary for further details.
The society also has commemorative glasses for sale at £10 each. See the Merchandise page.
Royal Welsh 2010
Champion Jones Family Flock 84 with Meinir Jones
Reserve Champion Jen James Flock 117
Rhian Thomas Flock 211 showing her yearling ewe
in the young Handlers Competition
Aled Groucott and Nathan Jarrold with the
Groucott Family's winning group (Flock 234)
Competitors in the ram lamb class
Doris Jones Flock 84 with the
2010 Royal Welsh Champion
and young members proudly showing
their exhibits before entering the
Grand Parade at the Royal Welsh
Balwen Sheep Society 25th Anniversary trailor
in the main ring at the Royal Welsh show
Smallholders Show @ Builth Wells
Champion Emma Davies
Reserve Champion Groucott Family
with judge Geraint Jones
New Committee Members
Following a successful AGM the updated list of committee members is now available on the Breed Society page.
New Website Launched
Welcome to the new look website. All the information from the old site is still here along with some new features for members and those interested in the Balwen breed.Balwen Sheep Society members can now advertise sheep for sale free of charge on this site as part of their annual membership fee. Advertisements are only accepted if they are for specific animals and not for general marketing purposes . Only registered animals may be advertised. Go to the marketplace for further details.
Also new is the Picture Gallery. Please email your pictures to the Webmaster. Photos from this years upcoming shows would be particulary welcome. If you do not have a digital camera but wish to send photographs in please post them to the Breed Society secretary.
If you have any comments or suggestions on how to improve the site, please email.
Society Dinner
Trophy winners at the Society Dinner held in November 2009
Members enjoyed the evening at the Llanelwedd Arms in November with guest speaker Mr. Pat Tantrum.
Pencefn Cup winner for most flock points gained at shows during 2009 was Katie & Georgina Davies (Flock 289).
NSA Sale and Show Results
104 animals were entered in the sale. Trade compared well with last year.
49 animals were entered into the show.
Congratulations to the Groucott Family (Flock 234) and Geraint Jones
(Flock 24, shown by Betsan Jones),
who were Champion and Reserve respectively, pictured here with Judge Mr. Chris Lewis.
Royal Welsh Show 2009 Results
Judge: Mr Roger Davies with Mr Dafydd William's Ram, Champion male and Breed Champion (Flock 356) and Groucott Family's yearling ewe, Female Champion and Reserve Breed Champion
Paul Wozencraft showing a ram lamb belonging to Katie & Georgina Davies (Flock 289), Rhian, niece of Alun & Mair Williams (Flock 11), showing their ewe lamb and Aled Groucott showing the Groucott Family's yearling ewe (Flock 234) in the Lloyd Family Trophy.
