The day of the combined flock visit started so promisingly with a glorious autumnal sunrise, chasing away the early morning mist……and then the rain started! It was the first really wet day for weeks but didn’t deter a hardy number of visitors to Shropshire. It was particularly gratifying to see members from as far afield […]
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Northern Branch Flock Competition 2016
Dear Northern Branch Member Yes it’s that time of year again please find below this years flock competition entry form this year our judge is Mr Vincent Davies from the Dunsmore Flock Rugby Warks. He will judge on the weekend of the 15th and 16th of October. Please note you need to keep both days […]
National Young Stars 23rd – 24th Aug 2017 – 392 days to go!
We are looking for an adult coordinator for the National Young Stars competition to be held at the Three Counties Show Ground 23rd – 24th August 2017. 2016 was the first year our talented youngsters took part in this competition, the 2017 team will benefit from their experience whilst developing their own skills in a […]
Scottish Branch Show & Sale 2016 Sale Report
Sale Report for Scottish Branch Show & Sale 2016 on July 6, 2016 A six-month-old ewe lamb was crowned top of the flocks at yesterday’s Zwartbles Sheep Association Scottish branch show and sale at United Auctions in Stirling. Taking home the supreme champion rosettes, after lifting the female championship, and achieving the top […]
Scot Sheep BlythBank West Linton Peebles Event report
Event Report for Scot Sheep BlythBank West Linton Peebles on June 1, 2016 A lovely sunny day brought the crowds to the bi annual NSA Scot Sheep held at BlythBank farm Peebles by permission of the Campbell family who not only farm sheep and cattle but also are the UK’s largest egg producers. […]
National Young Stars Competition 2016
National Young Stars 23 & 24 March 2016, its happening TODAY we have a team of three Fiona Brown, Harry Preston and Georgina Smith representing the Zwartbles breed at the Three Counties Showground. This is a unique event that showcases the best of the farming industry’s young talent. The show is devised of several competitive […]
Mr Malcom Short (Orchard Flock 00017)
Once again it is with great sadness that the ZSA passes on the news that one of our founder members, Mr Malcom Short (Orchard Flock 00017) sadly passed away recently. He described his initial encounter with the breed in 1994 as “Love at first sight”. He has been a staunch supporter of the breed and […]
Mr Bob Williams – Bobet Flock 00048
It is with great sadness that the ZSA passes on the news that Mr Bob Williams (Bobet Flock 00048) sadly passed away on Wednesday 1st March he will be greatly missed . One of our earliest flocks still on the go today the Bobet name is synonymous with quality stock producing many sale and show […]
NATIONAL YOUNG STARS
Three young Zwartbles enthusiasts have been asked by the Association to represent the breed at the National Young Stars competition to be held at the Three Counties Showground at Malvern on 23rd and 24th March 2016. This is a unique event that showcases the best of the farming industry’s young talent. The show is devised […]
Scottish Zwartbles Flock Competition 2015 Results
Scottish Zwartbles Flock Competition 2015 Results – Judge Mrs Samantha Stewart on 08/11/2015