More than 100 cattle are entered representing some of the best known Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford breeder’s in the Province, and will compete for the coveted title of the “Supreme Native Breeds Champion”.

There will be a full range of showing classes in each breed section with Albert De Cogan travelling from County Cork to place the Aberdeen Angus section. Judging will kick off at 10.30am sharp.

In addition to this there will be a hotly contended Young Handlers section which will feature up and coming experts in all breeds aged between 10 and 20 years of age. Ballymena based John Currie will have the task of judging the Supreme Championship awards and Young Handler section.

The committee are delighted to have received generous sponsorship from Ulster Bank and Donnelly Bros, further supported by many local business owners who have also pledged their support.

Secretary Brian McLaughlin and Alderman Sidney Anderson are delighted to welcome the Native Breeds Championships for their first ever show at the event and congratulate James Graham on having an entry of 100 cattle.

The driving force behind the Native Breeds Championships has been to promote all that Aberdeen Angus, Beef Shorthorn and Hereford cattle have to offer in today’s competitive marketplace. To reinforce this beef from all three breeds will be in the menu with Richhill based butchers “Greenmount Meats” cooking up a treat for visitors to the park..

For further details contact Libby Clarke 0777 5584884

The competition was divided into three classes with sixteen herds entered. Also there were prizes for the best bull and best heifer calf born in 2010 and for the best new entrant.

Ian said after the judging: “I was looking for uniformity in the herds, not necessarily size only and I felt all my first prize winners had these attributes. The best calf prizes were not easily judged, particularly the bull calf section. Here I saw some very good entries and I look forward to seeing how they perform in due course.

The heifer calves also took much consideration with some really excellent cow prospects amongst them.”

Large herd

1^st – Rosemead      – P C Stovold & son

2^nd- Easton Greys  – M P Green Esq.

3^rd – Rycote Park  –  Messrs B J Taylor

Medium herd

1^st – Warrenho        – A E & C R Bishop

2^nd – Sunoak        -    R K Booker

3^rd -  Frickley       -     Mr & Mrs D Isaac

Small herd

1^st – Kingwood     –     Mr & Mrs M Spooner

2^nd – McClemens    –  Brenham Estates

3^rd – Annington         -  D R Vick

Best Bull Calf

Easton Greys Esterell K471 by Oakchurch Denzel

Best Heifer Calf

Kingwood  Willa K077 by Kiltariff Dynamic.

Best New Entrant

Rycote Park

The South West of England was home territory for me and as it’s mostly people I know it is always a bit of pressure, but this workshop couldn’t have been in more capable hands. Held at the home of the Rull herd of Ed and Claire Jones at Cullompton, Devon, and we had a master team of stockmen and women to help out too.

Ed and Claire have worked with me in the South West Club for several years and whatever they do they put a tremendous amount of effort in and do it well. We had numerous quiet animals to work with and we were fed and watered well during the day too. The job of chief trainer was the infamous Colin Hutchings who can be seen winning at most of the South West shows. Colin was aided on the day by Andrew Hughes who is well known for Herefords and turns out the Rull cattle for Ed and Claire. Also along for the day was Jack Ellicott who helps Colin out with his show cattle – when I say along for the day, Jack did help with the halter making demonstration but I did have to tell him off at one point for distracting the participants. We also welcomed along the Society’s President, Paul Jeenes and his daughter and I am hoping that Amy has picked up enough tips so she can get their cattle in the show ring, look out Southern Calf Show.

We had a good number of participants forward for the workshop but sadly four of them spent half the day sat on the M5 due to an accident but they managed to complete everything when they did eventually arrive albeit slightly more quickly than the others. The day started with Andrew showing how he would catch and tie the cattle for the first time which was really interesting as it involved sort of lassoing them first. We had a really quiet pen of heifers so everyone had the chance to have a go at putting the halters on including the very wee eight year olds. What they lacked in size they made up for in enthusiasm.

After all the heifers had been caught it was time for washing and everyone got stuck in. I like to see lots of buckets of water and hard work but Colin took pity on them and let them use the pressure washer too. Although all the heifers were quiet and broken there were one or two that weren’t quite so keen on washing and as one of the older attendees said, it is sometimes good to have ones with spirit as the trainers can issue advice on how to deal with it. The cattle were then blown dry and Colin finished the morning with a clipping demo, transforming one half of a heifer with the magic of clipping. It was interesting to see that the heifer that Colin clipped had not been very well behaved when washing but was like a pussy cat when in the hands of the experienced stockman.

After lunch we were treated to a very informative talk on health talk by Dan Leyman of the Vale Veterinary Group, Cullompton. It was great to see the youngsters asking questions as that means they were listening and interested. The vet asked how long the talk should last and I had said when the kids start fidgeting start finishing, funnily enough the first one to start messing around was the 70 year old trainer.

The practical sessions were resumed with the more experienced participants having some clipping experience with Colin and it seemed like they had a lot of fun too. The ones that had been held up in the accident washed some cattle with Ed and the less experienced ones clipped heads in the crush. Taking the head clipping workshop was well known Limousin breeder and prime stock shower, Vicky Maynard. Vicky had brought her daughter along to the workshop and was thrown in at the deep end when I needed an extra pair of hands. More body clipping was done with Andrew while everyone caught up with the ‘hands on experience’

The training continued with dressing cattle for the show ring. Colin showed everyone lots of different products and how they were used and the participants were let loose on the cattle with soap, glue, sprays and all sorts of exciting things and all the heifers came out fluffed and shiny – I only hope their hair didn’t fall out after we left!

We then moved on to the ring craft seminar. Each attendee was able to take out an animal and Colin gave them tips on how to improve their showing skills. Everyone did incredibly well and there was definitely some keen competition. The day ended with the halter making workshop, Jack had been preparing ropes all day and he and Colin showed the youngsters how to do it. This bit always creates some entertainment when people get into such a mess. One young lady must have taken it all in though as I had a face book message the next day to say she’d made a couple of halters when she got home.

Another friendly and fun workshop with many thanks to Ed and Claire Jones and Katherine, Colin Hutchings, Andrew Hughes, Jack Ellicott and Vicky Maynard.

Just two more workshops left in the 2010 programme and I’m off to Ireland this weekend and then Northern Ireland at the beginning of September. Details of the weekend event will be out soon and I hope the participants will support this new initiative. This event which will be open to all that have attended a workshop and will incorporate the final, the aim of this event is a bit if education mixed with a lot of fun with like minded people and to quote a well known supporter of the YDP ‘It’s all about the kids!’

Master judge was well known breeder John Coultrip who runs the Wingfield herd in Kent. Highly qualified for the job, John is a past President of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society and has judged the length and breadth of the country including the Royal Highland Show earlier this year.

The Small herds category features entries form breeders with up to nine breeding females. Topping the section here was Augher-based breeder Margaret Buchanan who runs the highly successful Sess herd. Adding his congratulations at the recent barbecue held at Dungannon Rugby Club was Leo Colgan Agri Business Manager for the Northern Bank, Magherafelt.

Leo Colgan, Agri Business Manager, Northern Bank, Magherafelt presents an award to Margaret Buchanan, Augher owner of the Best Small Herd

Runner up in the Small Herd Section of the N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club Herds Competition was the herd of Gary Hanna from Ballyclare who is pictured receiving his award from Leo Colgan, Agri Business Manager, Northern Bank, Magherafelt and his wife Nikki. Looking on is Robin Lamb, Chairman, N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club.

Trevor Wallace, Dromore secured second place with his recently established Taughblane herd with well known breeder Robert Campbell featuring in third place with his Lister herd based at Seaforde, Co Down.

The herd of Alan and Naomi Morrison, Maguiresbridge won the award for the Best Medium Herd

There was stiff competition in the Medium herds section with a large entry from all six counties. Judge John Coultrip selected Alan and Naomi Morrison with the top honours here with their Drummeer herd at Maguiresbrisge.

The herd of Robert Suffern and son Keith from Maghera came runner up in the Medium Herd section and won the cup for the Best Stock Bull in the N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club Herd Competition. The prizes were presented at the Club's Annual Barbecue in Dungannon by John Coultrip, Kent, front left, Judge and Leo Colgan, rear left, Agri Business Manager, Northern Bank, Magherafelt, Sponsors.

Robert Sufferin featured in second place with his Tattymullan herd which was formed in 2004. Third place in the Medium section was Sidney Cromie, Banbridge with his 2009 formed Prospect herd.

Alwyn and Carol Armour gained first place in the Large herds section with their Woodvale prefix. This is a consistent prize winning herd that features regularly in the Annual Herds competition.

Neville and Ivan Forsythe's Moneymore herd came second in the Large Herd section and they won the cup for the Best Cow Family in the N.I. Aberdeen Angus Club Herd Competition. The prizes were presented at the Club's Annual Barbecue in Dungannon. Included are back from left: John Coultrip, Kent, Judge of the competition; Ivan and Neville Forsythe and Leo Colgan, Agri Business Manager, Northern Bank, Magherafelt, Sponsors. Front: Claire Forsythe, Dianne Forsythe and Demi Clarke, Moneymore.

Ivan and Neville Forsythe were in second place with their Coltrim herd,  followed by first time entrants Alastair and Nancy Hall who chalked up third place with their Beechview herd which is situated just outside Antrim.

The coveted “Best Cow Family” was awarded to Ian and Neville Forsythe with their terrific Ivanna family which was described by John Coultrip as “outstanding”. This is one of the most hotly contested parts of the competition as it represents years of successful breeding to produce quality females and uniformity within the herd.

Robert Sufferin was delighted to win the “Best Stock Bull” prize for his highly regarded Ladeside Erin Z015. Sired by Tui Eriexis, this bull is already pleasing with progeny on the ground.

The final award of the evening was for the “Best Calf”. John Coultrip described this as the hardest part of the competition to place as there were so many exciting prospects in the herds that he visited. Claiming top prize here was the Woodvale herd of Alwyn and Carol Armour with Woodvale Kool Papa. This bull calf has a terminal index of +32 and a self replacing index of +45.

Robin Lamb, Chairman of the NI Aberdeen-Angus Club congratulated breeder’s on their success at the Annual Herds Competition, and to the Northern Bank for their generosity in their sponsorship of this important event in the Club’s calender. He went on to thank Mr Coultrip for acting as master judge and commended him on the efficiency with which he under took his task.

Scottish judge, Neil Massie OBE, from Dinnet, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, described the event ‘as a first-class show’.  The weather has been fantastic and I have thoroughly enjoyed my day. There were some very strong classes, and with almost 90 entries catalogued, I had some difficult decisions to make. The female classes were stronger than the bull classes, but the quality was exceptional with the winners in each class standing out.”

Scooping the prestigious All-Ireland Perpetual Championship Trophy, and the 250 Euro cash prize was the senior Aberdeen-Angus bull, Blelack Elijah, shown by Owen and Angela Armstrong McFadden, who run the 50-cow Crerogue herd based at Navan, County Meath.

Champion at the All Ireland at Mohill was Blelack Elijah exhibited by Owen McFadden and Angela Armstrong McFadden

Mrs Armstrong McFadden was delighted to win the prestigious All-Ireland Trophy, which was won by her father, Ralph Armstrong, in 1969.

Owen McFadden and Angela Armstrong McFadden, Navan, receive the All-Ireland Perpetual Championship Trophy at from Joe Keville, president, Irish Aberdeen Angus Association; and Brendan Crowe, Univet/Tulivin, sponsor.

Blelack Elijah was bred by Neil Massie, which meant that the Irish Aberdeen Angus Association had to appoint a substitute judge to place the bull in the championship line-up.  Mr Massie stood aside while Alwyn Armour, who had judged the young stockperson classes earlier in the day, selected Blelack Elijah as the senior and overall champion.

Mr Armour, who runs the noted Woodvale herd at Dromara, County Down, said:”This bull is very complete. He displays great breed character and has a wonderful head, good legs and feet, and great fleshing ability.” These words were echoed by Mr Massie who added:”He is an outstanding bull, and has developed well since we sold him.”

This tremendous April 2007 born bull was purchased by the McFadden duo for 7000gns at Perth in February 2009 – the last sale at Perth Agricultural Centre. He travelled north in May to scoop the overall breed championship at Balmoral, as well as winning the interbreed honours at Mullingar Show, the reserve interbreed award at Virginia Show, and was crowed Aberdeen-Angus champion at the National Show held at Tullamore.

Standing in reserve supreme position was Liss Miglo B434, a seven-year-old cow from John McEnroe’s herd at Oldscastle, County Meath. Sired by Gigginstown Rolls Royce, she was accompanied by her October 2009 born Mosston Muir Lord Ringo heifer calf.

The reserve All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus champion was Liss Miglo B434, shown by John McEnroe, Oldcastle, and Daniel McNamee.

Mr Massie added:”The runner-up certainly isn’t the biggest, or the greatest show cow I have ever seen, but she is breeding tremendously well and has an exceptional heifer calf at foot. She is very stylish, sweet and feminine. “

John McEnroe was delighted to win the reserve All-Ireland Championship Award which included a 130 Euro cash prize and veterinary products sponsored by Univet/Tulivin.  Mr McEnroe’s Liss herd comprises of 90 pedigree cows. His winning entry has been flushed extensively, and is a daughter of the herd’s former stock bull, Gigginstown Rolls Royce – now working in a herd in Germany.

Jerry Reynolds, Ballinalee, County Longford, with the first prize winning heifer calf, Bunlahy Beatrice K246.

The junior championship was snapped up by Bunlahy Beatrice K246, a seven-month-old heifer calf bred by Messrs G A and D Reynolds, Ballinalee, County Longford.  Sired by Young Dale Superior 14S, she is out of the home-bred Bunlahy Beatrice Y073.

Standing in reserve junior position was the second prize winning heifer calf, Shankill Lady Heather, shown by Pat and Finbarr Cahill, Cavan. Born in January 2010, she is by the herd’s stock bull, Cashelane Bart – which stood second in his class to the champion at the All-Ireland final.

Sponsors Brendan Crowe and Mark O'Rourke were on hand to present the trophie and prizes

Sponsors, Brendan Crowe and Mark O’Rourke of Univet/Tulivin were on hand to congratulate the winners and present them with their prizes. Irish Aberdeen-Angus Association secretary, Kathryn Bradshaw, thanked Univet/Tulivin for its continued sponsorship of the Growvite All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championship which boasts a prize fund in excess of 3,000 Euro. “Univet/Tulivin have been sole sponsor of the All-Ireland final since 1987.”

Alwyn Armour praised the winners in the junior and senior stockperson classes for their showmanship skills and knowledge of the breed. “The winners in each class were exceptional, and all competitors were well turned out.”

Results from the 2010 All-Ireland Aberdeen Angus Championships include:

Niamh McEnroe, Oldcastle, County Meath, won the senior stockperson award

Senior stockperson,  aged between 17 and 25-years-old  – 1, Niamh McEnroe, Oldcastle, County Meath; 2, Adrian Parke, Strabane, County Tyrone; 3, Nicola Martin, Saintfield, County Down; 4, Patrick Beirne, Gorvagh, County Leitrim.

David Goulding, Ballyduff, County Kerry, winner of the junior stockperson award

Junior stockperson, under 17-years-old – 1, David Goulding, Ballyduff, County Kerry; 2, Jack Smyth, Strabane, County Tyrone; 3, Marie McFadden, Navan, County Meath; 4, Sam Matchett, Portadown, County Armagh.

Bull, born before 1/09/08 – 1, Owen and Angela Armstrong McFadden, Navan, County Meath, Blelack Elijah by Nightingale Ernie; 2, Patrick Cahill, Cavan, Cashelane Bart D572 by Coldstream Genetic Trend; 3, Albert de Cogan, Castlemartyr, County Cork, Deveron Jasper Eric F170 by Deveron Limited Edition; 4, Gigginstown House Aberdeen Angus, Mullingar, County Westmeath, Cashelane Marty F666 by DMM Commander.

Bull, born between 1/09/08 and 31/08/09 – 1, Shane McKiernan, Ballinagh, County Cavan, Drumcarbin Lord Inver by Bohey Leo; 2, Frank McKiernan, Ballinagh, County Cavan, Drumcrow Firepower by Coldstream Genetic Trend; 3, Frank McKiernan, Drumcrow Fantastic by Coldstream Genetic Trend; 4, Messrs E, D and E Burke, Carrigaline, County Cork, Clontead Ferari by Goulding Dynamic Patriot.

Bull, born between 1/09/09 and 31/12/09 – 1, Dr Michael Sheahan, Grange, Kilmallock, Luddenmore Mr Edition JOH1 by Hoff Limited Edition; 2, Jerry Henchy, Grange, Kilmallock, Friarstown Empire J160 by Aynho Rossiter Eric; 3, Matthew Goulding, Ballyduff, County Kerry, Goulding Tobby F203 by Netherton Eastern Cruz; 4, Dessie Martin, Saintfield, County Down, Lister Eisen J652 by Fordel Eisenhouwer 742B.

Bull, born on or after 1/01/10 – 1, Thomas Reynolds, Bornacoola, Knockadrinan Bellman J495 by Knockadrinan Precise G398; 2, Matthew Goulding, Goulding Jumbo King K436 by Aynho Rossiter Eric; 3, Faughnan Family, Mohill, County Leitrim, Molloy Lord Hubbub K120 by Knockadrinan Precise; 4, Owen and Angela Armstrong McFadden, Crerogue Eisenhower by Blelack Elijah.

Cow, born before 1/01/07 – 1, John McEnroe, Oldcastle, County Meath, Liss Miglo B434 by Gigginstown Rolls Royce; 2, Kate and John Tait, Midleton, County Cork, Westellen Black Buddy by Tonroe Udi; 3, Albert de Cogan, Liss Bett by Gigginstown Rolls Royce; 4, Thomas Beirne, Mohill, County Leitrim, Cloghogue Carol by Nakkeg Nord.

Cow, born on or after 1/01/07 – 1, Jerry Henchy, Friarstown Francis G053 by Ranui W Impact 762; 2, Fintan Keown, Belleek, County Fermanagh, Homefarm Ebony Swinger by Nakkeg Nord; 3, Owen McFadden and Angela Armstrong McFadden, Grerogue Emilia by Tonagh Aston; 4, John McEnroe, Liss Blarney Maid 886 by Bunlahy Bandit 185.

Heifer, born between 1/09/07 and 31/08/08 – 1, Patrick Cahill, Cavan, Shankill Mara H042 by Cashelane Bart; 2, Joe Keville, Aughamore, County Leitrim, Alwood Poppy H213 by Fordel Eisenhower; 3, Fintan Keown, Homefarm Elisa by Fordel Eisenhower; 4, Sean Kilrane, Mohill, Drumboy Elsie by Tegnose Karmen.

Heifer, born between 1/09/08 and 31/08/09 – 1, Messrs E, D and E Burke, Carrigaline, County Cork, Shankill Lady Heldon by Cashelane Bart; 2, Faughnan Family, Molloy Lady Hazel by Belvin Patriot; 3, John Brady, Virginia, County Cavan, Lisnafarna Deirdre H005 by Bunlahy Bandit E185; 4, John McEnroe, Liss Bett 943 by Summitcrest Prince.

Heifer, born between 1/09/09 and 31/12/09 – 1, Thomas Reynolds, Bonacoola, Knockadrinan Bell J467 by Gigginstown House Drew E300; 2, Matthew Goulding, Goulding Ester F202 by Aynho Rossiter Eric; 3, Pat Meehan, Limerick, Dalriada Parker J695 by Curragh Malcolm; 4, John McEnroe, Oldcastle, County Meath, Liss Miylo 1037 by Mosston Muir Lord Ringo.

Heifer calf, born on or after 1/01/10- 1, Messrs G A and D Reynolds, Ballinalee, County Longford, Bunlahy Beatrice K246 by Young Dale Superior 14S; 2, Patrick Cahill, Shankill Lady Heather by Cashelane Bart; ,3 Jerry Henchy, Friarstown Ella H172 by Rawburn Rommel; 4, Thomas Reynolds, Knockadrinan Barmaid K493 by Knockadrinan Precise G398.

Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show
Won by J C Lister Farms with Ellenthorpe Replica Kai. The reserve championship went to Fox Foot Bonny G605 from the Turnbull family. Interbreed young handlers saw the junior class been won by Ashleigh Fenwick leading Fox Foot Bonny G605

Driffield Show 21 July, Judge K Hancock
Cow, in milk or in calf, born before 1st January 2008
1 Ravenfield Evita G313 from J F and S Heath

Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2008 and before 1st January 2009
1                  Waterend Jewel Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson

Heifer, born on or after 1st January 2009
1                   Fox Foot Bonny Turnbull Family
2                  Fox Foot Whipper Snapper Mr CS Page
3                  Panthers Mansa Mr T & Miss H Slowen
4                  Water End Jacky Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson
Champion – Ravenfield Evita
Reserve champion – Fox Foot Bonny
Interbreed young handlers saw two YDP participants take the top spots, Hannah Slowen, 15 and Ashleigh Fenwick, 16 were placed 1st and 2nd, respectively.

Cleveland show 24 July
Only two entries meant Champ was Fox Foot Bonny from the Turnbull Family and reserve was Cragg Melrose Belle from Miss Juliet Swires

Sutton and Huby show 25 July, Judge Mr F Reveley
All four heifers exhibited were in one class
1st and Champ- Fox Foot Bonny from the Turnbull family
2nd and Reserve Water End Jacky Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson
3rd Cragg Melrose Belle-  Miss J Swires
4th Waterend Jewel Erica Mr & Mrs Dobson

Ryedale show 27th July, Judge Mr J MacMillan
Bull, any age
1 Bon Lea Ellisand- James Brookes

Heifer, under 18 months on show day

1 Yearlsey Delia- T A and P Johnson
2 Fox Foot Bonny- Turnbull family
3 Pathers Mansa- Mr T Slowen

Heifer, 18-31 months on show day

1 Cragg Melrose Belle- Miss J Swires
2 Yearsley Portia- TA and P Johnson

Champion – Bon Lea Ellisand

Reserve champion – Cragg Melrose Belle

Ashleigh Fenwick also stood second in the young handlers

Taking the reserve championship was Adrian and Graeme Parke with their 2009-born heifer Collermoney Rosita J003. She is by Coneyisland Legend E112 out of the Galcantray Preditor V9 daughter Collermoney Rosita Y031.

Full class results:

Bull born prior to 01/01/09

1st S & S Matchett – Cloghogue Evolution

2nd Booth Bros – Coltrim Lord Jack G466

Bull born in 2009

1st S & S Matchett – Carrigroe Fred

2nd A & G Parke – Coolermoney Rochester J955

3rd Michael Lagan – Macknagh Mills Jacob J784

Cow 3y.o. or over in calf or having had a calf on or before 1st Dec

1st Booth Bros – Ringbane Evea E916

2nd F B Keown – Home Farm Ebony Swinger G393

3rd J H J Henderson – Ballyheather Dream G894

Heifer born on or after 1/12/07 and before 1/12/08

1st J A Ferguson – Granabeg Kayitah H831

2nd I Browne – Brook Lady Joy H354

3rd F B Keown – Home Farm Elisa H566

Heifer born on or after 1/12/08 and before 01/12/09

1st A & G Parke – Coolermoney Rosita J003

2nd S & S Matchett – Knockadrinan Bell

3rd A & G Parke – Loughlynn Primrose J157

Bull or heifer calf born on or after 01/12/09

1st Jack Smyth – Bessiebell Davie K287

2nd F B Keown – Home Farm Ebony Ahead K894

Beef Young Handlers (younger group)

1st Sarah Matchett

5th Sam Matchett

Beef Young Handlers (older group)

5th Jack Smyth

The reserve championship went to Fox Foot Bonny J224 from the Turnbull family. Bonny is by The Moss Eudorus E530 and is out of Cheeklaw Black Bonny D161.
Class results:
Bull born prior to 1st January 2009
1st) J Brooks- Bon Lea Ellisand
2nd) J C Lister Farms- Ellenthorpe Replica Kai G605

Cow in milk, or in calf, born before 1st January 2009
1st) J Brooks- Bon Lea Petra

Heifer born on or after 1st January 2007 and before 1st January 2009
1st) D & P A Evans- Tree Bridge Jena H184

Heifer born on or after 1st January 2009
1st) Turnbull Family- Fox Foot Bonny
2nd) J & V Brooks- Bon Lea Esta
3rd) J C Lister Farms- Mosston Muir Etta J219
4th) D & P A Evans- Tree Bridge Jena J228

Champion Aberdeen-Angus from the Ives family

Taking the reserve championship was Andrew Brown, Bury St Edmunds, with his yearling heifer Hawstead Lodge Bonny Bride J235 which is by the herd’s senior stock bull Nightingale Panmure E281 out of Hawstead Lodge Bonny Bride G123.

Mrs Hobbs described her champion as being “very connect, thick and good on his legs, while her reserve champion was a sweet, stylish heifer with great breed character.”

The site incorporates a news area for show and sale results as well as a diary of events, a map showing breeders and a classified stock section. Club secretary Victor Dobson says: “It’s great the club now has it’s own website. It will no doubt be a very helpful tool in organising events and helping pass on information, but it will also help raise the profile of breeders and their stock in the north east area.”

Anyone wanting to add news or other information to the site should contact the club secretary Victor Dobson on 01430 860537; mobile 07768 327164 or email v.dobson@sen.co.uk. website address is www.northeastaberdeenangusclub.com