This years north sheep event was held on the 7th of June at West Shields Farm , Tow Law , County Durham . A dry but blustery day with a tremendous turnout of people , The Zwartbles Sheep Association stand was once again kindly set up by Bob Gibson who did a fantastic job . […]
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Scottish ZSA branch sale 5th July 2017
The Annual Scottish ZSA Sale will take place on Wednesday 5th July 2017 at United Auctions, Stirling at 12 noon. The pre-sale show will begin at approx. 10am being judged by Mr Andrew Gilchrist. For more details and entry forms, please contact Sammy Stewart at scottishzsa@gmail.com.
Scottish ZSA Farm Open Day
Sunday 4th June (10.30 am to 4.30 pm) by kind permission of Nicola & Duncan Henderson of the Aquila flock. A great event to meet breeders and pick up some tips. Everyone welcome. please email scottishzsa@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
NSA Welsh Sheep Sale Report
Sale Report for NSA Welsh Sheep on May 16, 2017 Despite a day of frequent soft Welsh rain showers, the biannual NSA Welsh Sheep event was, as usual, very well-attended by the farming community. Held at Talybont on Usk, the new & improved ZSA stand made its first appearance this year and proved […]
Northern Branch Event 14.05.17
The ZSA Northern Region Branch held a beginners trimming event on Sunday 14th May. Kindly hosted by Gillian and Tom Blamire of the Whinnow flock, members travelled to Cumbria on a fine sunny day from as far afield as York to learn how to prepare their sheep for the show ring. Trimming demonstrations were given […]
Zwartbles Tailor Made
Our Zwartbles sheep are known for their gentle personality and striking black fleece with contrasting white markings on the face, feet and tail. Passionate as he is about biodynamic farming and his sheep Aura-Soma chairman Mike Booth has always been keen to have a suit made from their wool and the opportunity for collaboration with Lewis of […]
Zwartbles Northern Branch Event
Our branch is planning to hold a beginners trimming session kindly hosted by Tom and Gillian Blamire, Whinnow Zwartbles at Mid Whinnow Farm, Thursby, Carlisle CA5 6QL. This will be a chance to learn some trimming tips and see some trimming in action in small groups and to have a go yourselves. Because of this […]
SOUTHERN BRANCH ZSA CLIPPING DAY APRIL 9TH 2017
A very enjoyable day was had by all who attended this event –21 in total with 10 taking part in the clipping, including 2 members from Surrey and 1 from the Isle of Wight. It was good to see amongst those taking part 3 young lads who made a very good job with their attempts. A […]
Dennis Graham Davies of Afon Marteg, Pant-y-Dwr, Rhayader
Zwartbles Flock: Woodside 00008 Passed away at Llanidloes War Memorial Hospital on Friday 21st October 2016 aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Olwen, dear father of Paul and Claire and father in law of Jane. Special Grandpa of Bethany, Sophie, Katie and David. One of our founder members. Funeral service was held on Saturday 29th October […]
2016 PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION RESULTS
OPEN CLASS Humorous Picture with Caption 1st David Calvert 2nd Megan Rowlandson 3rd Susan Addison 4th Peter Wells 5th Michelle Northmore 6th Megan Rowlandson Sheep Portrait – can be with or without handler 1st Susan addison 2nd Ally Baird 3rd Martin Preston 4th Anne Robinson 5th Megan Rowlandson 6th Tesni Jones Sheep and […]