The Rough Diamonds Show and Sale was held on 24th January 2015 at Junction 36 auction. The show before the sale showcased the excellent sheep, a credit to their breeders. The sheep attracted a lot of interest, with buyers travelling from Wales and Northern Ireland. 

The Champion sheep was from the Knowles family at High Borrow Bridge, Selside. She sold for 600 pounds. The highest price of the day went to a ewe from Birkhaw with Mr Capstick and Sarah Hoggarth selling her in the ring for 620 pounds. 

A cheque was presented to Rosemere Cancer Foundation, the photo below shows the Rough Fell Champion with judge Mr William Dawson, RSFBA Secretary Ben Williams, Representative from Rosemere Cancer Foundation Sandi Hawthorne, RFSBA president Mr Brian Clarke and RFSBA Chairman and breeder of the champion sheep, Mr Brian Knowles.

Our annual hot pot supper was held at Cafe Ambio at Junction 36 Auction on Friday 23rd January. There was a stock judging competition, photographic competition, raffle, bingo, spot the dog and charity auction. Mr Metcalfe of Box Tree Farm had recently passed away, and his shepherds guides and flock books were kindly donated for us to auction. They were in demand, with buyers keen to acquire the older ones in particular. The flock books from 1949-1959 raised 170 pounds. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes for the auction, we appreciate your support as we try to raise the profile of one of Cumbria's native breeds of sheep. 

All together 2639.50 was raised, with 1639.50 being donated to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. This was our chosen charity this year. Rosemere Cancer Foundation is seeking to improve the provision of cancer care at Westmorland General Hospital, so that some treatments can be carried out there instead of patients having to travel to Preston. This was an initiative that our society was keen to support. One thousand pounds from the total amount raised was kept by the RFSBA to cover the cost of attending sheep events this year, with the remainder being donated to Rosemere.

Our online clothing shop from Coniston Corporate is up and running again. You can access it through the RFSBA page on this website.