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South Wales trip to
the Holstein UK AGM A party of South Wales Holstein members attended the 2010 annual meeting and visit programme based on Darlington and the area of North Yorkshire.
The meeting elected Bernard Liddle of Dalesend Farms Ltd, as National President 2010/2011.
The event included a visit to Dalesend farm which was of particular interest to South Wales’ members and in particular Jimmy Wilson formerly of Tregibby, Cardigan. In a collective pedigree sale
at Carlisle in 2000 Jimmy purchased Dalesend Storm Maude as a maiden heifer. Under both the ownership of himself and son Hefyn the Dalesend heifer went on to become one of the leading champion Dairy Females in the UK. Jimmy had never previously visited Dalesend and the picture shows Bernard Liddle and Jimmy in conversation at Dalesend farm. During her illustrious career Maude has won numerous show championships including Supreme Dairy Cow four times at the Royal Welsh Show and three times at the Welsh Dairy Show. Up to date in seven lactations she has given a lifetime yield of 127 tons of milk. In addition she was fi ve times all Britain Winner. The visit also included the Richmond ice cream factory near Bedale and two pedigree herds Messrs J Pratt & Son at the Studdah Herd near Leyburn and the Aytonian Herd of Messrs H S Petch & Sons near Great Ayton, Middlesborough. The Studdah herd situated in the lower Wensleydale Valley was severely affected by foot and mouth disease in 2001. For three consecutive years 2008 to 2010 the herd has won the top inspection competition among North Eastern Club Herds. The Aytonian herd situated between Middlesbourgh and the North Yorkshire Moors is part of a 1,000 acre diary and arable family farm milking 270 cows with a rolling herd average (2010) of 10,461 kgs at 3.79% fat and 3.10% protein. In close proximity in Wensleydale is situated the racing stables of Mark Johnston at Middleham. The members paid a visit to this busy establishment situated in a totally rural area and based on an original dairy farm with over 200 horses in training and 110 staff employed. The full details and problems of running a large and successful racing stable were explained by the owner to an intently listening audience.
Another notable highlight was the after dinner address given by Howard Petch CBE. From the same family as Messrs Petch owners of the Aytonian herd his assessment of agriculture and politics was exceptional as was the fund of amusing stories. Members taking part in the visit included Colin and Pam Jones, Jimmy Wilson, Malcolm and Glenys Williams, Roy Hughes, Mrs Enid George, Mrs Harries, Mike Davies and Eireen and Edward Perkins
Edward H Perkins 60 THE JOURNAL DECEMBER 2010
Staffordshire’s Herds Competition Dinner
40 members and friends gathered at the beautifully located Moat House Hotel, Acton Trussell on 21 October for the presentation of awards of the 2010 Herds’ Competition presented by the judge’s wife, Sue Timbrell.
Although entries were slightly down on last year there was still an excellent entry and, according to Master Judge Alan Timbrell of the Fordmill herd, the standard was fantastic and he had thoroughly enjoyed the two days he had spent in the company of Staffordshire breeders. He described how very hard he had found it to separate the top three in each class and said that the standard had been set on the Monday morning when he visited T H Cope & Son’s Huddlesford Herd and found an ‘outstanding’ herd of cows. He particularly liked Huddlesford Duplex Kitty and placed her as Champion Heifer. Another special mention went to the Marshall family of the Overseal herd. Overseal Drake Wanda, who was his Champion Cow, was a ‘phenomenal’ cow. As is only fi tting, another special mention went to the Pickford family who were Reserve Champion Herd and also won Best Group of Female Progeny by one bull with Picston Shottle. Alan was amazed at how many ‘white, spotty’ cows there were in Staffordshire but commented on their uniformity and strength. Alan thanked his stewards, Chris Howe, James Pickford, Paul Fenton and Lucy Hill who had guided him safely and effortlessly to his various destinations and also to the many hostesses who had provided him with refreshments along the way. He then thanked James for his hospitality in providing overnight accommodation and an evening of fun and entertainment at Ray Brown’s (Bidlea) Open Evening before going on to propose a toast to Staffordshire Holstein Breeders Club. Congratulations also go to Mr and Mrs Timbrell, who were celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary.
Chairman James Pickford thanked Sue and Alan for coming to our Presentation Dinner and congratulated Paul and Becky Fenton on their recent marriage. He then went on to congratulate Tom and Andy Cope who won Champion Herd and represented Staffordshire in the Regional competition, where they were placed fi rst, and fi nally came fourth in the national fi nals – a fantastic achievement and one which Staffordshire Holstein Club is very proud of. It was really nice to see a large number of younger members representing their herds, which must give us hope that the future of Staffordshire Holstein Club is bright and promising. Well done to all our competitors and thank you for supporting this prestigious competition. Sincere thanks go to Maureen Howe for collecting ticket money and selling raffl e tickets and also to Helen Pickford for sourcing an excellent venue to hold this event.
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