The Cumberland & Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart held
their annual show and sale of Greyface (mule) ewe lambs together
with 2nd sale of Cheviot Mule and Continental ewe lambs on Tuesday
13th September 2005 when there was an entry of 6,478.
Another outstanding show of Greyface ewe lambs were a great
credit to the vendors. Buyers were present from Thurso
in the North to Cornwall in the South. Trade was buoyant
throughout with all classes in demand with the average being
down £3.40 on the year.
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1st prize pen (ex Swaledale) from W.M. & C. Wallace which
sold at £75. |
2nd prize (ex Swaledale) from Messrs J.T. James, Midtodhills
sold at £80. |
Champion pen of Mule Ewe Lambs (and 1st prize ex Blackface)
from A. Carruthers & Sons, Peela Hill sold at £85. |
2nd prize (ex Blackface) from G.D. Walton & Co., Allensgreen
sold at £74. |
Judging was in the capable hands of Mr & Mrs R. Williams
from Hereford whose awarded the following:-
Champion pen ex Blackface ewe from A Carruthers & Sons, Peelo
Hill, Bewcastle sold at £85.
Reservce pen ex Swaledale ewe from Messrs Wallace, Gapshield, Gilsland
sold at £75.
2nd prize ex Blackface ewe Messrs Walton, Allensgreen, Bardon Mill
sold at £74.
3rd prize ex Blackface ewe Wanwood Partners, Wanwood Hill, Alston
sold at £69.
2nd prize ex Swaledale ewe J T James, Midtodhills, Roadhead sold
at £80.
3rd prize ex Swaledale ewe Messrs Roddam, Fordlands, Hethersgill
sold at £69.
Top averages were Allensgreen at £69.66, Old Post Office £64.30,
Peelo Hill £64.17, Lane Head £64.
Other top prices were £76 Peelo Hill, £75 Old Post
Office, £72 Blacksmiths Cottage, £70 Hole of Lyne,
The Row and Midtodhills, £68 Bailey Mill, Harsondale and
Wanwood Hill.
The Cheviot Mules were a very good show for quality, trade was
steady with most of the sheep sold going South. Top was £54
for a pen from Barnglies, others to £50 Corriehills, £47
West Nubbock & Crawthat, £46 Arkelton.
Kerry ewe lambs to £41 Hillcroft, Texels to £40
Barns (Spruce). Beltex to £40 Chapel. Lleyns
to £34 Windyknowe.
2004 sale
report
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