

🍴 Balwen Society Annual Dinner
📍 Llanbister Village Hall
🗓️ Sun 2 Nov 2025
Please send your menu choices to Sue by Wednesday 15 October.


ANNUAL SOCIETY SHOW & SALE
🎉 Annual Society Show & Sale – 40th Anniversary Year 🎉
We were delighted to welcome a record number of entries at this year’s Annual Society Show & Sale, held in our milestone 40th Anniversary year.
⭐ Sale Highlights
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The top price of the day was 700gns, achieved by the Groucott Family for their superb yearling ram.
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The Pre-Sale Show Champion, a ram lamb from Mr Lynn Williams, Talley, sold for 540gns.
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The females also impressed in the sale ring, with the Reserve Champion Female, a ewe lamb from Zahvia Paewai-Jones, reaching 500gns.
👏 Thank Yous
Our sincere thanks go to:
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Judges Mr Brian Price and Mrs Amy Harries (making her debut as a novice judge)
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The hardworking team at Monmouthshire Livestock Centre, whose efforts ensured another smooth and successful sale
📸 Photography
Pictured are all class winners and the top-priced lot of the day (details under each photo). All images are available for purchase from our official photographer, Country Girl Media.
📊 Sale Averages (Guineas)
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Ewes: 24 aged – 111.78 | 22 yearlings – 177.55 | 43 lambs – 148.83
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Rams: 9 aged – 242.81 | 9 yearlings – 310.33 | 10 lambs – 249.90
📺 In the Media
Don’t miss a special feature on the breed from the Sale, airing on Ffermio, Monday 29 September.
🍽️ What’s Next
We look forward to seeing many of you at the Annual Society Dinner, to be held at Llanbister Village Hall on 2nd November. Further details will follow soon!
Judges List
Please find below the contact list of judges for the year ahead.
We encourage all members to reach out to judges in their area — not only to discuss upcoming shows, but also to share ideas, experiences, and advice. Building strong connections within our community helps us all promote the Balwen Sheep and ensure high standards across the breed.
Members are especially encouraged to support and encourage Balwen Sheep classes at local agricultural shows. Many of our breeders are also able to judge Badger Face, Black Welsh Mountain, and other native breeds, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the ring.
If you’re planning to enter or organise a local show, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the judges listed — they’re always happy to offer guidance and support.
Upcoming Events 2025
- Society Sunday Lunch and PresentationSun 02 NovLlanbister
- Rhayader Inspection 2025Sat 08 NovRhayader
- Winter FairMon 24 NovLlanelwedd
- Cirencester InspectionSat 04 OctCirencester
- Society Show & Sale 2025Sat 20 SeptRaglan
- Llandyfaelog ShowSat 13 SeptLlandyfaelog
- Melton Mowbray Show & SaleFri 12 SeptMelton Mowbray
- Melton Mowbray InspectionFri 12 SeptMelton Mowbray
- Llansadwrn ShowSat 06 SeptLlansadwrn
- Llandysul ShowSat 06 SeptLlandysul
- Pontsenni / Sennybridge ShowSat 06 SeptSennybridge
- Ross On Wye InspectionSat 30 AugRoss-on-Wye
- Llangeitho ShowWed 27 AugLlangeitho
- Llangynidr ShowSun 24 AugLlangynidr
- Sioe Rhandirmwyn ShowSat 23 AugRhandirmwyn
- Sir Meirionydd ShowWed 20 AugBala
- Sioe Cwrt – y – Cadno ShowSat 16 AugCwrt-y-cadno