This took place on January 20th, and was managed in just the one day. The judge was  Steve Miller (Shanael)  and  visits to the 10 entrant’s farms were kept on schedule by steward Chris Howe. Many thanks to Mary Marshall for the quick lunch.

 

At the conclusion of judging 5.30pm results were finalised  giving Maureen time to prepare the certificates ready for the Presentation of awards after  the very good evening meal at The Coach & Horses,  Abbotts Bromley.

 

Following this Steve congratulated all the entrants, remarking on the quality of all the cattle he had enjoyed seeing during the day. Then the results were announced and prize cards and trophies were presented by Steve.

 

The herd winning the Cope award,  for the most points across all the classes,  was  A & D MacKellar  (Drointon)

Vote of thanks was given by the Chairman Janet Law which concluded the Winter Classic event.

Our dinner & dance was held at Branston Golf Club for the second year running on Friday 11th March where 120 members & guests were treated to a fantastic meal, with the beef  having been  sourced by Helen Pickford and joints carved at the individual tables.

 

After the toasts to the Queen & Holstein UK,  Janet Law,  Chairman presented the Holstein UK  Award to Beth Robinson, HYB member, for her work throughout the year 2015 supporting the HYB members, who as a team have had outstanding success at local & national events . Janet then presented gifts to Maureen & Chris Howe, joint secretaries,  for all their work in organising events throughout the year . Members & Guests were then able to socialise and dance until midnight.

 

This was held on the 23rd March, and the elected officers are as follows:

President, Mrs Pat Hill Vice-president, John Lomax, Chairman, Pete Marshall,

Vice-Chairman, Paul Stubbs. Joint secretaries remain as Maureen and Chris Howe, with Maureen also as Treasurer.

After the business was concluded, an excellent talk and presentation followed given by Eric Easom and his wife Fiona,  going into great detail regarding the Anaerobic Digester system that they have successfully  built on their farm.

MASTER JUDGE Mr Steven Miller (Shanael)

 

1st, J E & E M Marshall (Overseal)

2nd, A & D MacKellor (Drointon)

3rd, Stubbs Partners (Whitgreave)

1st, P & R Fenton (Springlebee), S  Drointon Lauthority Ashlyn

2nd, A & D MacKellor (Drointon), D  Shamrock Caramel

3rd, Stubbs Partners (Whitgreave), W  Lauthority Linda

1st, JE & ME Marshall (Overseal), O  Lava Patsy

2nd, A & D MacKellor (Drointon), D  BB Baxter Amy

3rd, P & R Fenton (Springlebee), S  Seaver Charlotte

3rd Calver on Inspection 

 

1st, J E & E M Marshall (Overseal), O  Goldshot Patsy

2nd, A & D MacKellor (Drointon), D  Savard Marq I

3rd, S & P Hill (Hydaways), H  Ashmore Lesie 

1st, P & R Fenton (Springlebee), Paulbrook Shottle Peta

2nd, A & D MacKellor (Drointon), D  Jeeves Edna  

3rd, J E & E M Marshall (Overseal), O  Shottle Patsy

1st, P & R Fenton (Springlebee), Paulbrook Shottle Peta

2nd, J E & E M Marshall (Overseal), O  Shottle Patsy

3rd, A & D MacKellor (Drointon), Ridgfield Shottle Rose

 

1st, A & D MacKellor (Drointon), 11740  

2nd, P Hill & Son (Hydaways), 11310

3rd, J E & E M Marshal (Overseal), 9890