Calling all stock judging enthusiasts ………
11/04/05

Stock judging enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test their skills at North Sheep 2005 to be held at Whinfell Park, Penrith on Wednesday 1 June.

Competitors from throughout the UK are invited to enter the EBLEX Better Returns Programme Stock Judging Competition with £250 at stake. The award which is split in three sectors for under 21 years, 21 years and over, and ladies, will feature three sheep classes to judge: upland, lowland and prime lambs together with two cattle classes. Competitors will be able to make their entry on the day.

The prize from the EBLEX Better Returns Programme sponsored competition is a £250 voucher towards the purchase of a performance recorded ram. All entry fees will be donated towards the Alistair Johnson Spinal Injures Trust Fund. Alistair is a Northumberland based shepherd and NSA northern region committee member who was recently injured playing rugby.

Event organiser, Julie Sedgewick comments: “Following on from the stock judging staged last year at NSA's Scotsheep and the National Sheep Event which attracted a massive entry of more than 150 competitors in total, we're optimistic this competition will attract a similar turnout of enthusiasts who will also be contributing towards a very worthy cause.”