Centenary Schedule

2025 marks a momentous milestone for the Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society as we proudly celebrate our centenary year! It’s a time to reflect on a century of dedication, tradition, and progress—and to come together as a community to honour the past and look forward to the future of the Clun Forest breed. 

We have an exciting calendar of events and initiatives planned to mark this very special year:

Summer Breed Classes & National Show
Our ever-popular summer breed classes will once again take place at the Three Counties Show, Great Yorkshire Show, and Royal Welsh Show, where members and visitors alike can enjoy seeing the very best of the breed.

We are thrilled to announce that our National Show will be held at the Burwarton Show this year—an excellent opportunity to showcase Clun Forest sheep in their finest form during our centenary year.

Centenary Social at Burwarton
To celebrate our 100th anniversary in style, we will be hosting a special centenary social under the Clun Forest gazebo after the judging at Burwarton Show. This will be a relaxed and friendly opportunity for members and supporters to gather, reminisce, and enjoy refreshments in honour of this historic milestone.

Flock Competition Returns
Also in August, we’ll be launching our quadrennial flock competition—a cherished tradition of the Society. This year’s competition will be judged by the highly respected Rex and Debbie Vincent of the Pixie Flock. We look forward to seeing members’ flocks at their best as part of this prestigious event.

AGM, President’s Dinner & Flock Visit
In the autumn, we’ll come together once again for our Annual General Meeting, accompanied by the President’s Dinner and a flock visit—with full details to be announced soon. It’s another opportunity for members to connect and celebrate the breed’s legacy and future.
Online Events
To ensure all members can take part in centenary activities, regardless of location, we are organising several online events. These include:
• A lecture on the history of the Clun Forest breed, exploring our roots and development over the past 100 years.
• A video trimming demonstration, professionally filmed to serve as a lasting educational resource for members.
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Commemorative Gifts for Members
Every member will receive a special commemorative keyring, sent out  during the year, as a keepsake of our centenary. In addition, any member who shows a Clun Forest sheep at any show in 2025 will receive a commemorative rosette to mark their contribution to this celebratory year.

Annual Show & Sale at Ludlow – 12th September
Our Annual Show & Sale at Ludlow will be held on Friday 12th September. To mark the centenary, we have commissioned special sashes for the male and female champions, adding extra prestige to this key event in the Society calendar.

New for 2025 – Carlisle Show & Sale – 27th September
As part of our centenary expansion, we’re excited to launch a brand new show and sale at Carlisle on Saturday 27th September. This new event, organised by the Northern and Scotland Regional Group opens up further opportunities for breeders in the north, and we will also be awarding commemorative champion sashes to mark this special inaugural occasion.

We look forward to seeing members, supporters, and enthusiasts throughout this celebratory year. Here's to 100 years of Clun Forest excellence - and to the next 100 to come!