The Holstein South West AGM was held at The Lamb & Lark, Limington on Tuesday 7th February when 30 members joined together with the formal meeting bringing about the retirement of Barry Green “Barrina” as president and the voting in of Lionel Bagg “Huntlodge” to take his place. David Norman “Ciderhouse” stays in as Chairman with Steve Green as his Vice. The meeting was followed by supper and a very interesting presentation from Max Davies on his time spent in Canada with some of their leading breeders. The film he showed gave a fascinating insight into their farm management systems and their showing circuit.

In February Dorset branch held their Winter Herds Competition, the overall winner was Ian Dimond’s “Dorset” herd, in second place Tom King’s “Vortex” Herd and third equal were Joe Spicer’s “Gomershay” Herd and the “Lymatra” Herd managed by Tony Wonnacott. A big thank you goes to Terry Cox for kindly giving up his time to judge this year’s competition. Competitors and friends met at the Halsey Arms for supper followed by the presentation of prizes.

Competition Winners from (L to R)

Representatives from “Lymatra”, “Gomershay”, Judge Terry Cox, Overall Winner “Dorset” & Runners Up “Vortex”.

Thursday 23rd February 2012

Somerset branch held their Annual Quiz at the North Petherton Bowls Club. Over 50 members and friends competed with an entertaining set of questions set by quiz master Tim Quick “Mendip” followed by a ploughman’s supper supplied by the bowls club. The winning team consisted of Brian Miller “Moorshard”, Martyn & Lyn Smith “Kingspool” and Jim Westaway “Daystar”.  A good night had by all!.

The Junior Stock Judging is to be held in Dorset in June with this year’s Herds Competition scheduled for July with Robert Hugo confirmed as judge.