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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

Chairman

Tim Mitchell

Vice Chairman Sally Salter

Secretary

Suzanne Chant

 

Treasurer David Horne

 

Wessex group website

 

Jenny Mitchell - Tel:01460242057

mitchfolly@brubuncas3.fsnet.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in Dexters within our area and would like to come along to a meeting or join the group please contact us.

Watch this website, I am hoping to give you regular updates and change the photographs, if you have anything you would like to include please contact me.

 

 
   

 

 

 
 

 

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