Draft Ewe Sale

North West Auctions are proud to keep their close working relationship with the Rough Fell Sheep Breeders Association which, again, saw good support and a strong entry from local breeders. Unfortunately a tougher trade was suffered, as reflected throughout the breeding sheep season.
The Rough Fell pre-sale judging was kindly carried out by Mr G Allison who had a strong line up of sheep to choose from. He awarded the championship to a pen of 10 ewes from SL Hoggarth, Birkhaw, Sedbergh, receiving the North Sheep Trophy. They later went on to sell for £92 to Hattie Kelly.
The Gimmer Lamb Trophy was won by W J Dawson and the Rayne Cup, presented on behalf of the Capstick family, was awarded to G & J Allan for the best pen of 10 Rough Fell ewes, 3 crop upwards.
There was also a tremendous show of sheep from W Beck & Son, Barugh House, selling for £105, £100 and £95 a head.



Rough Fell Show ResultsJudge
Gilbert Allison
Sponsor
PV Dobson & Sons
Class one: Best Pen of 10 Rough Fell Draft Ewes
1st SL Hoggarth, Birkhaw
2nd G & J Allan, Syke Farm
3rd NC & S Dodd, Manor Court
Class two: Best Pen of 10 Rough Fell Gimmer Shearlings
1st SL Hoggarth, Birkhaw
2nd SL Hoggarth, Birkhaw
3rd NC & S Dodd, Manor Court
Class three: Best Pen of 10 Rough Fell Gimmer Lambs
1st WJ Dawson, Rash Mill
2nd E & K Bland, Cotegill
3rd E & K Bland, Cotegill
Class four: Best Pen of 3 Rough Fell Breeding Sheep
1st VR Guy, Whinfell Terrace
2nd AR & BJ Thompson, Poppy Farm
Best Pen of 10 Rough Fell Ewes – 3 Crop Upwards
Awarded the Rayne Cup on behalf of the Capstick Family
G & J Allan, Syke Farm