Officers, Fees and Rules of the Clun Forest Society
CLUN FOREST SHEEP BREEDERS SOCIETY LTD
Registered in England No:438563
Registered Charity No: 235496
Society Secretary: Steph Thackery
Contact Details: admin@clunforestsheep.co.uk
Facebook: Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society
Membership Details
Subscriptions are due by the 31st December and cover the forthcoming year.
Life Membership - £250 Annual Membership - £30 Junior member - £ 2.00
Registration costs
Payment and registration details are due no later than 31st December of registration year. Late registrations may not be included and so will not be eligible for either showing or selling at breed events.
Ram Lambs - £15.00 Ewe lambs - £4.00
Registering New Flocks
New blood lines / flocks to the society will require to be registered and may be eligible for inspection.
Initial Registration Fee - £5.00 Prefix Registration - £5.00
Cost for inspection will be agreed beforehand
Note to members
Information on the society, shows and sales will be found throughout this publication. Routine updates and show details and results will be posted on the web page: www.clunforestsheep.org.uk
It is the responsibility of those members who wish to register their animals do so in a timely manner, in full, and that all information is factually correct.
On selling Clun Forest Stock, members may obtain from the Society Secretary an accurate Certificate of Identify to accompany the animal.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY – 2020-2021
President: Mr B. R. Roberts, Pen Y Caeau Farm, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, NP8 1RT. 01874 730907.
Vice President: Mr R. Price, Trewyrlod, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys. 01497 851244
Chairman: Miss R. Meredith Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
Vice Chairman: Mrs A. Meredith Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mr C Davies – Hinchbrook Manor Bungalow, Stow on the Wold, Gloucester. 01386 700378
Mr R Elliott – The Homestead, Kislingbury, Northamptonshire. 01604 820289
Mr N Faulkner – 12 Wards Close, Badsey Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire.01386 456846
Mr A Froggatt – Greenacres, Spurtree, Boraston Bank, Tenbury Wells, Worcester. 01584 810571
Mr J E T Jones – Walton Farm, Walton, Prestigne, Powys. 01544 230509
Mr D. Knowles - c/o Todd Fall Farm, Redworth, Darlington, Co Durham
Mr H Marsh – Stokesay Castle Farm, Craven Arms, Shropshire. 01588 672341
Mrs A Meredith – Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
Miss R Meredith - Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
Mr R. Reynolds - Edland Farm, Edgton, Craven Arms, Shropshire 01588680210
Mr G Roberts – Furlongs Farm, Stoke St Milborough, Ludlow, Shropshire. 01584 823228
Mr B Roberts – Pen Y Caeau Farm, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, NP8 1RT. 01874 730907.
Miss A Pennell - Todd Fall Farm, Darlington, Co Durham, DL2 2XG. 07949989976
Mr R Price - Trewyrlod, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys. 01497 851244
Mrs S Thackery - Hayton house, Ludlow, Shropshire. 01584 861221
Mrs M.Thomas, Greenacres, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Mr D Watkins – Stormer Hall, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shrophire. 01547 540234
Mr N Williams – Upper House Farm, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, Shropshire. 01547 530838
Mr E Williams – Grove Farm, Stoke Bliss, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. 01885 410460
The aims of the society are:
To benefit the community at large by encouraging the breeding, production and sale of Clun Forest Sheep and the improvement of the methods of breeding, producing and selling such sheep with a view thereto to succeed and to take over all or such part of the property, rights, obligations and liabilities of the unincorporated body known as “Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society” as may lawfully be taken over by the society.
The following objects and powers are secondary and subservient to the said aims objects:
• To encourage and advise upon the breeding, production and sale of Clun Forest Sheep and to promote and protect the interests of the breeders or producers of or dealers in such sheep.
• To establish, maintain and publish an annual Flock Book and arrange for the registration of Pedigree stock
• To compile and publish statements of transactions and others statistics. To investigate and report on cases of doubtful or suspect pedigrees
• To undertake or arrange for arbitrations upon, and for the settlement of disputes and questions relating to, or connected with Clun Forest Sheep.
• To promote, organise, manage, carry on and conduct shows or exhibitions and to arrange for, or to give, awards and prizes
• To promote and encourage education in the breeding, production and sale of Clun Forest Sheep, to stimulate co-operation among breeders, producers and dealers
• To arrange and provide for lectures, public meetings, classes, examinations and conferences calculated directly or indirectly to advance the aims of the Society
• To promote and encourage scientific research into the methods of breeding and production and the causes, effects and cures of disease and to take any action that may be deemed expedient to prevent or limit the incidence of such diseases.
Regulations and Instructions for making entries in the Flock Book
1. Rams eligible for entry must be named and numbered
2. No name which has already appeared in the Flock Book can be duplicated
3. All ram and ewe lambs retained for breeding must be tattooed or tagged with numbers that correspond with the entries in the Flock Book. Records of retagging must be traceable.
4. Each member shall keep a Private Flock Book, and reliable system of marking so as to identify each sheep, and must be prepared to produce the same records for inspection by the committee if called upon to do so.
5. All rams used must be registered
6. All rams eligible for registration must be the property of a Registered Ewe and sired by a Registered Ram
7. FLOCKS shall be eligible for registration by inspection from non-registered ewes. If from registered ewes, the Flock may be eligible for entry without inspection
8. In case the committee, at any future date, discover any inaccurate entry, they reserve the right to cancel such entry.
9. All sheep for show to be shown uncoloured
10. All ram lambs sold (either by auction or private treaty) by Members of the Society for breeding purpose must be registered by the Breeder.
11. To save confusion afterwards to buyers, the Registered Numbers of all rams entered for sale must be given in the Sale Catalogue
12. All entries must be made on the Society’s printed form
13. No sheep will be accepted for entry in the Flock Book or can be shown or sold as Registered or Eligible for Registrations unless these regulations are complied with.
MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE ACCEPTING MEMBERSHIP FOR THE ENSURING YEAR unless notice of their resignation is received before the 31st December.
Each breeder must have an individual prefix nomination. This must be agreed by the council and not be duplicated within the current registrations. The buyer of a ram can use the Registered name of the breeder of that ram, but cannot use his/her own prefix for a ram bred by another breeder.
YEAR OF BIRTH VISUAL TAG COLOUR RAM NAME
2018 ORANGE Begin with letter B
2019 PURPLE Begin with letter C
2020 WHITE (printed with 2020 on) Begin with letter D
2021 BLUE (printed with 2021 on) Begin with letter E
Sales Regulations
Annual society breed Ram and Ewe Sale – is held each autumn and comes under the jurisdiction of the Auctioneers, but the society will call to their attention any entry in the catalogue of sheep as ‘registered’ to ensure that the Consignor will be informed.
The sales shall be confined to the disposal of Clun Forest Sheep, the property solely of members of the Society. A catalogue will be prepared in advance of the sale from particulars submitted to the society. The positions in the catalogue are in alphabetical order (Prize winning animals are not sold at the head of each class).
Ram and Ewe sales – are held on the same day. Each breeder must ensure that every animal sold outside of the breed sale has a clear family history provided with the animal to prevent inbreeding.
Show Regulations.
All sheep entered for society shows must be registered, tattooed or tagged with the Flock Designation, the year and individual number (except lambs). All sheep to be shown undyed/coloured.
The following shows have dedicated Clun Classes this summer:
ROYAL BATH & WEST
ROYAL THREE COUNTIES
ROYAL WELSH SHOW
BURWARTON SHOW
ROYAL BERKSHIRE SHOW
(These 5 shows are eligible for the Ram/Female & Exhibitor of the Year Competitions)
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
Registered in England No:438563
Registered Charity No: 235496
Society Secretary: Steph Thackery
Contact Details: admin@clunforestsheep.co.uk
Facebook: Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society
Membership Details
Subscriptions are due by the 31st December and cover the forthcoming year.
Life Membership - £250 Annual Membership - £30 Junior member - £ 2.00
Registration costs
Payment and registration details are due no later than 31st December of registration year. Late registrations may not be included and so will not be eligible for either showing or selling at breed events.
Ram Lambs - £15.00 Ewe lambs - £4.00
Registering New Flocks
New blood lines / flocks to the society will require to be registered and may be eligible for inspection.
Initial Registration Fee - £5.00 Prefix Registration - £5.00
Cost for inspection will be agreed beforehand
Note to members
Information on the society, shows and sales will be found throughout this publication. Routine updates and show details and results will be posted on the web page: www.clunforestsheep.org.uk
It is the responsibility of those members who wish to register their animals do so in a timely manner, in full, and that all information is factually correct.
On selling Clun Forest Stock, members may obtain from the Society Secretary an accurate Certificate of Identify to accompany the animal.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY – 2020-2021
President: Mr B. R. Roberts, Pen Y Caeau Farm, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, NP8 1RT. 01874 730907.
Vice President: Mr R. Price, Trewyrlod, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys. 01497 851244
Chairman: Miss R. Meredith Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
Vice Chairman: Mrs A. Meredith Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mr C Davies – Hinchbrook Manor Bungalow, Stow on the Wold, Gloucester. 01386 700378
Mr R Elliott – The Homestead, Kislingbury, Northamptonshire. 01604 820289
Mr N Faulkner – 12 Wards Close, Badsey Lane, Evesham, Worcestershire.01386 456846
Mr A Froggatt – Greenacres, Spurtree, Boraston Bank, Tenbury Wells, Worcester. 01584 810571
Mr J E T Jones – Walton Farm, Walton, Prestigne, Powys. 01544 230509
Mr D. Knowles - c/o Todd Fall Farm, Redworth, Darlington, Co Durham
Mr H Marsh – Stokesay Castle Farm, Craven Arms, Shropshire. 01588 672341
Mrs A Meredith – Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
Miss R Meredith - Altbough, Hoarwithy, Heredfordshire. 01432 840361
Mr R. Reynolds - Edland Farm, Edgton, Craven Arms, Shropshire 01588680210
Mr G Roberts – Furlongs Farm, Stoke St Milborough, Ludlow, Shropshire. 01584 823228
Mr B Roberts – Pen Y Caeau Farm, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, NP8 1RT. 01874 730907.
Miss A Pennell - Todd Fall Farm, Darlington, Co Durham, DL2 2XG. 07949989976
Mr R Price - Trewyrlod, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys. 01497 851244
Mrs S Thackery - Hayton house, Ludlow, Shropshire. 01584 861221
Mrs M.Thomas, Greenacres, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Mr D Watkins – Stormer Hall, Leintwardine, Craven Arms, Shrophire. 01547 540234
Mr N Williams – Upper House Farm, Hopton Castle, Craven Arms, Shropshire. 01547 530838
Mr E Williams – Grove Farm, Stoke Bliss, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire. 01885 410460
The aims of the society are:
To benefit the community at large by encouraging the breeding, production and sale of Clun Forest Sheep and the improvement of the methods of breeding, producing and selling such sheep with a view thereto to succeed and to take over all or such part of the property, rights, obligations and liabilities of the unincorporated body known as “Clun Forest Sheep Breeders Society” as may lawfully be taken over by the society.
The following objects and powers are secondary and subservient to the said aims objects:
• To encourage and advise upon the breeding, production and sale of Clun Forest Sheep and to promote and protect the interests of the breeders or producers of or dealers in such sheep.
• To establish, maintain and publish an annual Flock Book and arrange for the registration of Pedigree stock
• To compile and publish statements of transactions and others statistics. To investigate and report on cases of doubtful or suspect pedigrees
• To undertake or arrange for arbitrations upon, and for the settlement of disputes and questions relating to, or connected with Clun Forest Sheep.
• To promote, organise, manage, carry on and conduct shows or exhibitions and to arrange for, or to give, awards and prizes
• To promote and encourage education in the breeding, production and sale of Clun Forest Sheep, to stimulate co-operation among breeders, producers and dealers
• To arrange and provide for lectures, public meetings, classes, examinations and conferences calculated directly or indirectly to advance the aims of the Society
• To promote and encourage scientific research into the methods of breeding and production and the causes, effects and cures of disease and to take any action that may be deemed expedient to prevent or limit the incidence of such diseases.
Regulations and Instructions for making entries in the Flock Book
1. Rams eligible for entry must be named and numbered
2. No name which has already appeared in the Flock Book can be duplicated
3. All ram and ewe lambs retained for breeding must be tattooed or tagged with numbers that correspond with the entries in the Flock Book. Records of retagging must be traceable.
4. Each member shall keep a Private Flock Book, and reliable system of marking so as to identify each sheep, and must be prepared to produce the same records for inspection by the committee if called upon to do so.
5. All rams used must be registered
6. All rams eligible for registration must be the property of a Registered Ewe and sired by a Registered Ram
7. FLOCKS shall be eligible for registration by inspection from non-registered ewes. If from registered ewes, the Flock may be eligible for entry without inspection
8. In case the committee, at any future date, discover any inaccurate entry, they reserve the right to cancel such entry.
9. All sheep for show to be shown uncoloured
10. All ram lambs sold (either by auction or private treaty) by Members of the Society for breeding purpose must be registered by the Breeder.
11. To save confusion afterwards to buyers, the Registered Numbers of all rams entered for sale must be given in the Sale Catalogue
12. All entries must be made on the Society’s printed form
13. No sheep will be accepted for entry in the Flock Book or can be shown or sold as Registered or Eligible for Registrations unless these regulations are complied with.
MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE ACCEPTING MEMBERSHIP FOR THE ENSURING YEAR unless notice of their resignation is received before the 31st December.
Each breeder must have an individual prefix nomination. This must be agreed by the council and not be duplicated within the current registrations. The buyer of a ram can use the Registered name of the breeder of that ram, but cannot use his/her own prefix for a ram bred by another breeder.
YEAR OF BIRTH VISUAL TAG COLOUR RAM NAME
2018 ORANGE Begin with letter B
2019 PURPLE Begin with letter C
2020 WHITE (printed with 2020 on) Begin with letter D
2021 BLUE (printed with 2021 on) Begin with letter E
Sales Regulations
Annual society breed Ram and Ewe Sale – is held each autumn and comes under the jurisdiction of the Auctioneers, but the society will call to their attention any entry in the catalogue of sheep as ‘registered’ to ensure that the Consignor will be informed.
The sales shall be confined to the disposal of Clun Forest Sheep, the property solely of members of the Society. A catalogue will be prepared in advance of the sale from particulars submitted to the society. The positions in the catalogue are in alphabetical order (Prize winning animals are not sold at the head of each class).
Ram and Ewe sales – are held on the same day. Each breeder must ensure that every animal sold outside of the breed sale has a clear family history provided with the animal to prevent inbreeding.
Show Regulations.
All sheep entered for society shows must be registered, tattooed or tagged with the Flock Designation, the year and individual number (except lambs). All sheep to be shown undyed/coloured.
The following shows have dedicated Clun Classes this summer:
ROYAL BATH & WEST
ROYAL THREE COUNTIES
ROYAL WELSH SHOW
BURWARTON SHOW
ROYAL BERKSHIRE SHOW
(These 5 shows are eligible for the Ram/Female & Exhibitor of the Year Competitions)
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW