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Spring Newsletter 2025

22 : 05 : 25

The Spring Newsletter is now available to view on the website by following the link:... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Individual Female Sale

14 : 02 : 25

Kirkby Stephen Individual Female Sale 13th February 2025 A great show of females was... READ FULL STORY

Hawes Individual Female Sale – 18 January 2025

18 : 01 : 25

A small, yet select sale at Hawes on Saturday of individual inlamb females and empty... READ FULL STORY

Winter Newsletter 2024

03 : 12 : 24

The Winter Newsletter is now available to view in the Resources section……. https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Swaledale-Winter-2024-Newsletter-PURPLE-original-28pp-LOW-RES.pdf

Sales, sales, sales…….

28 : 09 : 24

The catalogues are now available for the following ram sales: Northern Ireland Sale to be... READ FULL STORY

South of Ireland Sale Catalogue

16 : 09 : 24

The ram sales are fast approaching with the first in the South of Ireland on... READ FULL STORY

Royal Highland Show 2024

24 : 06 : 24

Wayne Hutchinson’s homebred aged ewe claimed top honours at the Royal Highland Show last week. ... READ FULL STORY

Middleton Spring Show 2024

27 : 05 : 24

A great turnout of stock and people to the Middleton Spring Show, held at High... READ FULL STORY

Spring Newsletter 2024

16 : 05 : 24

The Spring Newsletter is now available to view on the website by following the link:... READ FULL STORY

Mungrisdale Show

16 : 05 : 24

The Spring Shows kicked off yesterday at Mungrisdale, with a good number of sheep forward,... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen In Lamb Sale Report

12 : 02 : 24

The Brogden family dominate the show proceedings at the In Lamb Sale at Kirkby Stephen.... READ FULL STORY

Bentham In Lamb Sale – 3 February 2024

05 : 02 : 24

A good trade at Bentham on Saturday saw Philip & Christine Charnley take the championship... READ FULL STORY

J36 In Lamb Sale – 27 January 2024

30 : 01 : 24

Helbeck bloodlines reigned supreme at the In Lamb sale at J36, Kendal at the North... READ FULL STORY

Hawes In Lamb Sale Report – 20 January 2024

20 : 01 : 24

Hawes In Lamb Sale – 20 January 2024 Robbie Hallam continues his winning ways at... READ FULL STORY

Hawes In Lamb & Empty Ewe Hogg Catalogue – 20 January 2024

12 : 01 : 24

The catalogue for the sale of individual in lamb ewes and empty ewe hoggs on... READ FULL STORY

ALERT – In Lamb Sales Entry Forms

04 : 12 : 23

The entry forms for the In Lamb sale at the following centres are now available... READ FULL STORY

Winter Newsletter 2023

28 : 11 : 23

The Winter Newsletter is now available to view on the website by following the link... READ FULL STORY

‘Swaledales – A Glorious Century’

13 : 09 : 23

Swaledales – A Glorious Century The sun shone brightly at Muker Show last week and... READ FULL STORY

NSA Sheep Northern Ireland 2023

04 : 07 : 23

The much awaited Northern Irish Sheep event took place on 4th July at the Tynan... READ FULL STORY

New Chairman elected at the AGM

14 : 06 : 23

NEWS FROM THE AGM The AGM took place at Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire when Greg... READ FULL STORY

NSA North Sheep 2023

07 : 06 : 23

NSA North Sheep 2023 The much awaited bi-annual event, cancelled two years ago due... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen In-Lamb sale – 9th February 2023

07 : 02 : 23

The catalogue is now available to view of the inlamb sale at Kirkby Stephen due... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale – 4th February 2023

07 : 02 : 23

Bentham sees a solid trade, especially for older ewes from Daryl Coates, The Chancel, Eric’s... READ FULL STORY

J36 Inlamb Sale report & photos – 28th January 2023

30 : 01 : 23

The round up and photos from the inlamb sale at J36 are now available to... READ FULL STORY

Brian Aconley – President 2023

27 : 01 : 23

Brian Aconley – President for 2023 The President of the SSBA for 2023 is Brian... READ FULL STORY

Bentham In Lamb Sale Catalogue – 4th February 2023

27 : 01 : 23

The sale catalogue for In-Lamb sheep at Bentham on Saturday 4th February, is now available... READ FULL STORY

Hawes Inlamb Sale – 21st January 2023

21 : 01 : 23

Hawes In-Lamb Sale brings enthusiasm from young breeders, click on the link to read more... READ FULL STORY

J36 Inlamb Sale Catalogue – 28th January 2023

18 : 01 : 23

The catalogue for the inlamb sale at J36 Kendal on Saturday 28th January is now... READ FULL STORY

Hawes Inlamb Sale Catalogue 21st January 2023

06 : 01 : 23

The catalogue for 41 Crowned In lamb Ewes, Shearling Ewes & Gimmer Hoggs is now... READ FULL STORY

Job Vacancy – A District Secretary

21 : 12 : 22

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the part-time secretarial role for A District (Middleton in... READ FULL STORY

Winter Newsletter 2022

14 : 12 : 22

The Winter Newsletter 2022 is now available to view by following the link: Swaledale Winter... READ FULL STORY

B & C District Tup Sale Round-up and photos.

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District B

District C

The full results, leading prices and photos from B & C District Tup Sales are... READ FULL STORY

E, D & A District Tup Sale Round-ups 2022

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District A

District D

District E

The full results, leading prices and photos from E, D and A District Tup Sales... READ FULL STORY

B District Hawes Tup Sale Catalogue 2022

08 : 10 : 22

The catalogue for the B District Tup Sales at Hawes on Wednesday 26th and Thursday... READ FULL STORY

C District Kirkby Stephen Tup Sale Catalogue 2022

05 : 10 : 22

The catalogue for the C District tup sales at Kirkby Stephen on Wednesday 19th, Thursday... READ FULL STORY

D District St Johns Chapel Tup Sale Catalogue 2022

04 : 10 : 22

The catalogue for the tup sale at St Johns Chapel on Tuesday 11th October 2022... READ FULL STORY

Middleton in Teesdale Tup Sale – Wednesday 12th October 2022

02 : 10 : 22

The catalogue for the A District Tup sale at Middleton in Teesdale on Wednesday 12th... READ FULL STORY

E District Tup Sale Catalogue 2022

25 : 09 : 22

E District tup sale, will take place on Friday 7th October 2022, the catalogue is... READ FULL STORY

Skipton Store lambs – 22nd September 2022

22 : 09 : 22

Newbould Swaledale wether lambs first again at CCM Skipton Horned wether lambs were in the... READ FULL STORY

South of Ireland Sale – 16th September 2022

20 : 09 : 22

Claiming the Male Championship at the South of Ireland Sale held on Friday 16th September... READ FULL STORY

Spirit of Swaledale Sponsorship

20 : 09 : 22

Swaledale Gin to sponsor tup sale championships The Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association are... READ FULL STORY

South of Ireland Sale catalogue 16th September 2022

15 : 09 : 22

The catalogue for the South of Ireland sale is now available to view. Sale takes... READ FULL STORY

Wools of Cumbria continues support to the Association

02 : 09 : 22

It is with great pleasure that the SSBA can announce the continued working relationship with... READ FULL STORY

NSA Sheep Event 2022

27 : 07 : 22

A warm return to the NSA Sheep Event on 27th July held at The Three... READ FULL STORY

Great Yorkshire Show 2022

13 : 07 : 22

The Great Yorkshire Show’s new format of a 4-day show proved successful for the organisers... READ FULL STORY

Royal Highland Show 2022

24 : 06 : 22

A welcome back to the Royal Highland Show last week proved successful for Wayne &... READ FULL STORY

Stainmore Show 4th June 2022

04 : 06 : 22

Thomas & Lorna Brogden, Helbeck, took the top honours at Stainmore Show on Saturday 4th... READ FULL STORY

Scotsheep 2022

01 : 06 : 22

The NSA Scotsheep event returned after a 3-year absence to Over Finlarg Farm, Tealing, Dundee... READ FULL STORY

Eastgate Show – 28th May 2022

28 : 05 : 22

Eastgate Show banked a glorious day of sunshine for their comeback event, staged in the... READ FULL STORY

Tan Hill Show 26th May 2022

26 : 05 : 22

The Champion from Mungrisdale Show earlier in the month claimed the top spot once again... READ FULL STORY

Spring 2022 Newsletter

25 : 05 : 22

The latest copy of the Newsletter is now available on the website in the Resources... READ FULL STORY

Middleton Spring Show 2022

24 : 05 : 22

District A

High Force above Middleton in Teesdale was the venue for Saturday’s Middleton Spring show. David... READ FULL STORY

Mungrisdale Show Results 18th May 2022

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District C

After a two year absence, Mungrisdale Show returned yesterday on a bright note for Messrs... READ FULL STORY

The Dalton & Graham Trophy

20 : 04 : 22

District C

The Dalton & Graham trophy presented by the SSBA in rotation around the District’s, is... READ FULL STORY

News from the District AGM’s

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Round up from E District AGM : Reg Peirson stood down from Council and Chairman... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale – 10th February 2022

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Congratulations to R Hutchinson & Sons, Valley Farm on winning the Championship at the inlamb... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale Report – 5th February 2022

07 : 02 : 22

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Congratulations to WA&A Booth, Old Hall on winning the Championship at the inlamb sale at... READ FULL STORY

J36 Inlamb Sale Report – 29th January 2022

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Well done to Robbie Hallam, High Birkwith Farm for continuing his winning ways at the... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale Catalogue – 10th February 2022

28 : 01 : 22

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The catalogue is now available for the inlamb sale at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart on... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale Catalogue – 5th February 2022

28 : 01 : 22

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The catalogue is now available for the inlamb sale at Bentham Auction Mart on Saturday... READ FULL STORY

Hawes Inlamb Sale report – 22nd January 2022

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Well done to Robbie Hallam, High Birkwith Farm on winning the Championship at Hawes on... READ FULL STORY

J36 Inlamb Sale catalogue – 29th January 2022

17 : 01 : 22

The catalogue is now available for the inlamb sale at J36 Kendal Livestock Centre, Crooklands... READ FULL STORY

Hawes Inlamb Sale Catalogue – Saturday 22nd January 2022

11 : 01 : 22

The catalogue for the inlamb sale at Hawes on Saturday 22nd January is now available. ... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale – Thursday 10th February 2022

04 : 01 : 22

Entries for the inlamb sale to be held at Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart on THURSDAY... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale – Saturday 5th February 2022

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Entries for the inlamb sale to be held at Bentham Auction Mart on the evening... READ FULL STORY

J36 Inlamb sale – Saturday 29th January 2022

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Entries for the inlamb sale to be held at J36 NWA Kendal on Saturday 29th... READ FULL STORY

AGM 2021

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

News from the Swaledale Sheep Breeders AGM Last night, the AGM took place in... READ FULL STORY

Hawes In Lamb Sale Entry Form

09 : 12 : 21

Entries for the in lamb sale at Hawes on 22nd January 2022 need to be... READ FULL STORY

Winter Newsletter 2021

09 : 12 : 21

The Winter Newsletter 2021 is now available to view on the website by clicking on... READ FULL STORY

B District Tup Sale Catalogue is now available.

11 : 10 : 21

District B

The catalogue for the B District Tup Sale at Hawes on 27th-28th October is now... READ FULL STORY

C District Tup Sale Catalogue Now Available

11 : 10 : 21

District C

The catalogue for the C District tup sales at Kirkby Stephen on 20th – 22nd... READ FULL STORY

D District Tup Sale Catalogue now available

07 : 10 : 21

The catalogue is now available to view for St John’s Chapel tup sale, to be... READ FULL STORY

A District Tup Sale Catalogue now available

04 : 10 : 21

District A

A District Tup Sale catalogue is now available. Swaledale Tup Sale District A 2021

E District Tup Sale Catalogue 2021

29 : 09 : 21

The tup sale hosted by E District at Ruswarp Auction Mart takes place on Friday... READ FULL STORY

South of Ireland Sale Report

20 : 09 : 21

Tup Sale season kicked off on Friday 17th September at Ballybofey & Stranorlar Livestock Mart... READ FULL STORY

Irish Swaledale Sheep Breeders Sale

16 : 09 : 21

Tomorrow night is the first ever Association sale of Swaledale rams and females in the... READ FULL STORY

Spirit of Swaledale

22 : 07 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association are pleased to announce that they will be working with... READ FULL STORY

NEW…..Merchandise

25 : 05 : 21

The Society is proud to introduce a clothing range to help spread the word about... READ FULL STORY

Spring Newsletter 2021

08 : 04 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Swaledale Spring 2021 Newsletter website

Alan Birbeck, President of the Association

25 : 02 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

It is with deep regret to inform you all that Mr Alan Birbeck, Pennine View,... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale Report 2021

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Kirkby Stephen ewe sale leading prices: TW Hutchinson – Lot 26 – 1200 R Hutchinson... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale Report 2021

08 : 02 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The Sale peaked at £2600 fron Eric Coates, Chapel Garth, for a Bull & Cave... READ FULL STORY

J36 Inlamb Sale report & prices

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The sale of ‘Swaledale Stars’ on behalf of the Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association had a... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale Catalogue – Wednesday 10th February 2021

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The catalogue is now available for Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale on Wednesday 10th February 2021.... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale Catalogue – Saturday 6th February 2021

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Bentham Inlamb Sale Catalogue 06.02.21

Hawes Inlamb Sale prices & photos 2021

25 : 01 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Hawes In lamb sale leading prices: AD Coates – 1000, 550, 400 R Hutchinson –... READ FULL STORY

Postal AGM Report

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

January 2021 POSTAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020 Thank you to all those who participated in... READ FULL STORY

Hawes Inlamb Sale Catalogue 2021

11 : 01 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The Hawes catalogue for 42 Inlamb and empty ewe hoggs is now available Saturday 23rd... READ FULL STORY

Inlamb Sales

07 : 01 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Inlamb Sales – the four host auction marts, Hawes, J36, Bentham and Kirkby Stephen have... READ FULL STORY

Kirkby Stephen Inlamb Sale Entry Form

07 : 01 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

To take place on Wednesday 10th February 2021 – entries close 18th January Kirkby Stephen... READ FULL STORY

Arthur Carter – Past E District Secretary

06 : 01 : 21

District E

ARTHUR CARTER Arthur Carter (past Secretary of “E” District) of Hollin Bush, Rosedale, formerly of... READ FULL STORY

Bentham Inlamb Sale – 6th February 2021

04 : 01 : 21

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Bentham Inlamb Sale 6th Feb 2021 Go to Sale catalogue page for entry form ... READ FULL STORY

Newsletter Winter 2020

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Swaledale Newsletter FB Website

J36 Inlamb Sale Entry Form

17 : 12 : 20

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

See Sales & Catalogues to download the form.

Hawes Inlamb & Empty Ewe Hogg Sale Entry Form

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

Inlamb & Empty Ewe Hogg Sales

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

C District – Kirkby Stephen Tup Sales 21-23 October

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District C

C District – Kirkby Stephen Tup Sales will take place on Wednesday 21st, Thursday 22nd,... READ FULL STORY

B District Tup Sale catalogues

07 : 10 : 20

District A

District D

B District Tup Sale will take place on Wednesday and Thursday 28th & 29th October... READ FULL STORY

E District Tup Sale Catalogue

07 : 10 : 20

District E

Swaledale tup sales kick off this week, with E District at Ruswarp Market near Whitby,... READ FULL STORY

Cancellation of the AGM

12 : 09 : 20

***TO ALL MEMBERS**** ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Due to Covid-19 rules and regulations announced on Wednesday,... READ FULL STORY

D District Tup Sale to move to Barnard Castle Auction Mart

24 : 08 : 20

District D

**** D District Tup Sale Update ****** D District Tup Sale to be held on... READ FULL STORY

AGM

24 : 08 : 20

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

FAO – All Members The AGM of the SSBA will be held on Monday... READ FULL STORY

Female Sales News

27 : 07 : 20

The Autumn Female sales are just around the corner, please contact the relevant auction... READ FULL STORY

Centenary Dinner at Shap Wells

24 : 06 : 20

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

The Centenary Dinner at Shap Wells has been re-scheduled for Saturday 7th November 2020. All... READ FULL STORY

POSTPONEMENT OF CENTENARY EVENTS

23 : 03 : 20

‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ Swaledale Centenary Celebrations – June 2020 Following the latest updates on the... READ FULL STORY

District AGM News

18 : 03 : 20

District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

News from A District AGM….. David Allinson was re-elected as Chairman, Peter Walton as Vice-Chairman... READ FULL STORY

SSBA Centenary Year Celebrations 1920-2020

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District A

District B

District C

District D

District E

*SAVE THE DATE* SUNDAY 7TH JUNE 2020 As many of you will be aware, 2020... READ FULL STORY