Dates for your diary and latest
news of the Wessex Group . . . . . .
The Summer meeting will be
held at the home of Suzanne & Fred Chant at Noor Farm Sherborne Dorset on
the 3rd July at 6pm. Our guest speaker will be a local butcher who will be
giving a demonstration on cuts of lamb.
Latest News
Thank you to Andrew Sheppy who gave a
very interesting talk about Dexter bloodlines at the Wessex AGM which was
held at Sharen & Pete Hucker’s, thank you Sharon for hosting the event.
This Years annual Wessex show was
another success with a record 47 entries,
congratulations to Sally Salter who won the Bridge Valley Cup for show
Champion. Milly Bennett won the young handler award.
Herd Visit - Furlong Herd
Mike & Cindy Sealy held last Summer’s herd visit, a good
day was had by all, not only did we visit the lovely herd of Dexters, but was
shown their Strawberry farm too. We finished the day with a picnic on the front
lawn with strawberries & cream from the farm.
History of the Group
The Wessex Dexter Group
was started by a few like-minded people way back in 1992. It was
established so that all the Dexter breeders in the Wessex area could get
together and learn more about their cows whilst having fun. The Wessex
Area includes all of Dorset, Somerset and Avon but welcomes members from other
groups.
And
Now
We have a spring, summer
and winter meeting where we discuss future dates, venues and ideas while talking
about our cows. A guest who gives a presentation or demonstrates their
area of expertise follows this. Such speakers have included foot trimming,
managing TB by a Ministry Vet and the various cuts of beef by a local butcher.
Our own members have also been willing to share their knowledge and we have had
some excellent talks like “The Life of a Vet”, “Halter Training”, “A Judges view
on Showing Cattle” and a generation game style of “Make Your Own Sausages”.
If anyone has suggestions for future meetings please contact anyone below.
After Christmas we have a
social event, which in the past was a skittle evening and more recent a dinner
dance which has proved very popular.
During the summer we try
and visit a herd of Dexters outside our area, very difficult as we cover such a
wide area.
The beginning of October
and its our annual Wessex Dexter Show. First started in 1998 with just a
couple of cows, it has grown every year, only stopping during the foot and
mouth. This is a great opportunity
for people who do not normally show. So come along this October and join
in our fun, friendly atmosphere.
At every meeting and the
show we have a display of the Dexter Cattle Society merchandise available for
you to purchase. We also have a young local textile designer who has made
our group exclusive Dexter Cow handbags and cushions.
…And
the Future
Over to you, if you like
what you see and would like to join our group contact one of the members listed
below. If you have ideas for meetings or have a friend who would be
willing to give a presentation then please contact the members below.
….And
finally
Congratulations to Suzanne Chant for winning
the Susan Horne Memorial Trophy
Wessex Dexter Group Committee
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Chairman
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Tim Mitchell
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Vice Chairman |
Sally Salter |
Secretary
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Suzanne Chant
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Treasurer |
David Horne |
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Wessex group website |
Jenny Mitchell - Tel:01460242057
mitchfolly@brubuncas3.fsnet.co.uk |
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