Club News

Secretary - Mrs Annette Curnow, Pollard Farm, Helston

Secretary - Mrs Alison Clark, Meikle Glengyre, Stranraer

The club AGM was held on the 25th March 2009. Office bearers were elected as follows; Chairman: J. Watson, Vice Chairman: A.C. Clark, Secretary/Treasurer: A. Clark. The club extended their warm thanks to Wilma Benson, who retired as secretary after eight years of service. Our guest speaker for the night was current Society Vice President Arthur Lawrie, who gave an interesting insight into his own farming business and his thoughts on the future of the Ayrshire Cattle Society.

Secretary - Mrs Caroline Fullerton, 131a Steeple Road, Kells

Summer is in full swing once again with nearly all the shows past. This year’s Balmoral champion came from the Irwin family in Fintona. They haven’t shown in the Ayrshire section for fourteen years so they really came back with a bang taking the overall champion with Denamona Emperor Ruby 30. Ardmore Janet 63 was selected reserve champion by judge Mr W Whiteford.

Secretary - Mrs Margaret Gregson, Slate Farm, Lancs

On Friday 27th March we held our annual dinner and presentation evening at the Kenlis Arms Hotel. Our guests were Mr and Mrs John Tomlinson, as John kindly judged the competition. The results were as follows:

Secretary - Mrs Steph Myers, Low Thorgill, Rosedale, Yorkshire

Our Evening farm walk by kind permission of Dowager Marchioness of Normanby is on 30th July. Our Cow Families Competition commences on Monday 24th August with Mr Joe Armstrong judging. Regional All Breeds Calf Show, is on Monday 31st August at Thirsk market with Miss Katie Davidson judging.

Secretary - Mr James Barbour, Machriebeg, Southend, Campbeltown

Kintyre and District Ayrshire Breeders Club held their annual herd competition on Tuesday 19th May. Seven teams were forward for the judge Mr Charles McAlister, Mid Ascog, Bute to inspect and place. A good following of spectators were present throughout the day, despite the frequent showers and muddy ground conditions resulting from the recent prolonged spell of poor weather.

Secretary - Mrs Rosemary Dickie, Knockenjig, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire

On an extremely stormy night on the 6th of May the club held a stockjudging by kind permission of the Brown family, Newfield, Caerlaverock. This was a combined meeting with the Dumfries and Galloway Young Farmers and resulted in a tremendous turnout with 85 in attendance and 70 taking part in the stockjudging.

Secretary - Miss Diane Allan, Bogside Cottage, Ochiltree, Ayrshire

The first event of the syllabus was the bus outing on the 17th June when members set off to see the herds of the McColm Family, Gartland; Stevenson Family, Kirminnoch and Watson Family, High Mark. A most enjoyable day was had by all members. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best at Gartland but brightened up for Kirminnoch and High Mark, but they did see three very good herds of dairy cows. I would like to thank all families for their hospitality.