‘ We don’t keep cattle, they keep us’ is the title of the recently published book edited by Mona Skehel.

As Mrs Parkes mentions in her foreword ‘ This book is a clear record of the highs and lows that the Society has been through. It is a good balance of early history following through to present day “history in the making”.’

This limited edition book is availble via the office – £20 plus P&P Please contact Jayne to place an order.

THE NEXT LINCOLN RED FARM VISIT IS ON

SUNDAY 18th JULY 2010

The 2010 Farm Visit is, very kindly, being jointly hosted by Riseholme Park Farms, University of Lincoln, LN2 2GH and Geoff & Jenny Bolton, The Plantation, Horncastle Road, Wragby, Lincoln.    

The Dean of Riseholme College, Val Braybrooks, has offered for us to see the many different aspects of agriculture that Riseholme are involved in at what should be a fascinating and most enjoyable Family Gathering.  On view will be: the pedigree herd of 60 Lincoln Reds established in 2004 with 20 animals purchased from the Anwick Herd

10:00am :     All assemble in the Conference Centre at the College for tea/coffee

10:30am :     Welcome – Val Braybrooks

11:00ish :      Walk to view Riseholmes’ Lincoln Reds and their Sheep – please note we will be walking.  Anyone who may have difficulties should let Jayne know in order that appropriate arrangements can be made with the College – their golf carts which require pre-booking.

12:30ish :     Picnic Lunch on lawns between The Old Hall and the Lake

Riseholme have advised that Parents are responsible for their own Children

Definitely – No swimming in the lake!

01:00 to 02:00pm :          Campus Tours available.  Those wishing to see more Lincoln Reds should make their way to :

02:00pm :                         Geoff (our President Elect) & Jenny Bolton’s, who have very kindly agreed to let us view their Wragby Herd.  The Wragby Herd was formed in 1991 with the purchase of females from the Beverley & Kingthorpe Herds and a bull from the Walmer Herd.  The Herd currently comprises 32 Lincoln Reds and their results at the Shows are testimony to the quality of cattle being bred.  Interesting pasture management too.

03:00pm:                          Afternoon Tea courtesy of the Boltons.

Please bring your own picnic lunches and cool drinks.  Robin assures us he’ll have Dennetts ice-creams!

Please remember the day is open to members and their families. Catering numbers are required for afternoon tea, so please contact Jayne (Tel: 01522 511395 or  email via the contact page), if you’re planning to join us on 18^th July.

There are a number of old herd books available at the moment.

They range from 1930 to 1978. You can see a picture of them on the gallery. Some of the older ones have slight water marks.

If you are interested in any of the books please contact Jayne Borrows at the office for further information.

A training day was held recently to help potential showing members gain information about the in and outs of showing. A couple of pictures are on the gallery.

The Guild of Food Writers recently celebrated their 25^th Anniversary with a luncheon at Harrods of London.

Their choice of Lincoln Red rib of beef as their main course proves that the Lincoln Red quality is the choice of connoisseurs

 ‘The chef cooked the beef to perfection and there were innumerable compliments about its flavour and tenderness’.

Jane Suthering

Member of The Guild of Food Writers

(President)

Lincoln Red Cattle Society Autumn Show & Sale

Saturday  24^th October 2009 held at Newark Livestock Market

5 Bulls – Averaged £2394 (£2258 in 2008)

66 Females Averaged – £1708 (£1143 in 2008)

Record Prices Paid

The growing interest in Lincoln Red Cattle was confirmed when a Breed Record Price was achieved for Mr H M Needler’s  Maiden Heifer and Champion Female, Walmer Blossom L7, of Ranby, Lincolnshire.  2800 gns were paid at the Breed Society’s Annual Autumn Show and Sale at Newark Livestock Market on Saturday 24^th October 2009, by Mr E Minshull, to add the quality heifer to his Ascot Herd in Oxfordshire.

Overall it was “ladies day”, all females forward sold, with Maidens averaging £1759 as opposed to £990 in 2008, In-calf Heifers averaging £1799 (£1276), In-calf Cows averaging £1522 (£1137) and Cows with calves at foot averaging £1519 (£1160).

The President of the Society, Mr R Dennett commented on how “positive it is to see interest in our wonderful Breed continuing to grow;  the Sale Arena was packed with  standing room only; both Vendors and Purchasers have come today from right across the Country”.

Pre-sale Show: the Judge was Mrs Margaret Allan (a very well Respected and Honoured Member of the Lincoln Red Cattle Society) who had, herself, travelled all the way from West Lothian.  The Honours of Champion Bull and Champion Female went to Lincolnshire’s Mr H M Needler’s Walmer Keeper and Walmer Blossom L7, respectively.

The Reserve Champion Bull, Auchmacoy Lachlan, had travelled from the Auchmacoy Herd of Mrs S Buchan in Aberdeenshire.  The Reserve Champion Female went to Mr H M Needler’s Walmer Herioine L35.

The Sale prices on the Bulls followed the Judges decisions with Walmer Keeper and Auchmacoy Lachlan taking top prices of 3600 gns and 2700 gns respectively.  The Champion Bull, Walmer Keeper has gone to a new Lincoln Red Breeder, Mr J Birch’s Doddington Herd, in Lincolnshire.

The Bulls averaged £2394, up on Autumn 2008’s average of £2258.

The top price for Cows with calves went to Mr J Barclays’ Donington Grace F28, purchased by Mr Geoff Robinson for his 13 year old grand-daughter (from Nottinghamshire) to help her on her way to starting her own herd of Lincoln Reds.  Mr Barclay is delighted that the younger generation are being encouraged in this way.  The Lincoln Red Cattle Society looks forward to welcoming their first Junior Member.

The next Lincoln Red Cattle Society Spring Show and Sale is on Saturday 20^th March 2010.  Thank you to all who supported the 2009 Autumn Show and Sale.

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