Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association
![Greg Dalton - Association Chairman](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Greg-Dalton.jpg)
Greg Dalton
SSBA Chairman
The Association is split into five districts, click on the buttons (right) to find your local association officers.
![Association Districts Map](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/themes/swaledale/img/ssba-map-full.jpg)
Head Secretary
![Rachel Buckle](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Secretary-pic-2021.jpg)
Rachel Buckle
Riddings Farm, Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6UR
07958 540749
President 2024
![John Stephenson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/President-1-768x512.jpg)
John Stephenson
Barnley View, Town Head, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Co Durham
a District
![Council Member: David Allinson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/D-Allinson-1.jpg)
Council Member: David Allinson
West Briscoe, Baldersdale, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9UP
01833650368 or 07791069784
a District
![Chairman: Peter Walton](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Peter-Walton-1-768x720.jpg)
Chairman: Peter Walton
Swarthymere, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0LU
01833640915 or 07768246130
a District
![Secretary: Kayleigh Robinson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Kayleigh-Robinson.jpg)
Secretary: Kayleigh Robinson
9 Greenfield, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9PX
07800 754 456
a District
![Council Member: Gordon Bayles](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Gordon-Bayles-e1595852981328-768x844.jpg)
Council Member: Gordon Bayles
Haithwaite, Barningham, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7DY
01833621267
a District
![Council Member: Andrew Harrison](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Andrew-Harrison-1.jpg)
Council Member: Andrew Harrison
High Beck Head, Ettersgill, Forest in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0EJ
01833622332 or 07805204435
a District
![Vice-Chairman: Craig Hutchinson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Craig-Hutchinson-1-768x1092.jpg)
Vice-Chairman: Craig Hutchinson
Old Spital Farm, Bowes, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 9RH
01833628081 or 07742096809
a District
![Council Member: Michael Watson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Michael-watson-3.jpg)
Council Member: Michael Watson
Stoney Hill, Harwood, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0HT
01833622233 or 07943389701
b District
![Council Member: Mark Rukin](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mark-Rukin.jpg)
Council Member: Mark Rukin
West Stonesdale, Keld, Richmond, N Yorkshire, DL11 6EA
07495 127 581
b District
![Chairman: Steven Porter](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/S-Porter-1.jpg)
Chairman: Steven Porter
Summer Lodge, Low Row, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6NP
01748886504
b District
![Council Member: Phillip Metcalfe](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Phillip-Metcalfe.jpg)
Council Member: Phillip Metcalfe
Usha Gap, Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DW
01748 886110
b District
![Secretary: Christine Clarkson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Christine-Clarkson.jpg)
Secretary: Christine Clarkson
Kisdon, Muker, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6DN
07810 263 435
b District
![Vice-Chairman: James Bell](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/James-Bell.jpg)
Vice-Chairman: James Bell
Gill Gate, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3DX
01969 650 262
b District
![Council Member: John Dixon](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/John-Dixon-1.jpg)
Council Member: John Dixon
Stainton Manor Farm, Downholme, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6AL
01748824631
b District
![Council Member: Robert Tennant](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Robert-Tennant.jpg)
Council Member: Robert Tennant
Hemplands Farm, Conistone, Kilnsey, North Yorkshire, BD23 5HS
01756 753 802
c District
![Chairman: Thomas Brogden](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Thomas-1.jpg)
Chairman: Thomas Brogden
Helbeck Farm, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4DD
01768341200 or 07773899754
c District
![Secretary: Wilf Buckle](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Wilf-1.jpg)
Secretary: Wilf Buckle
Bleathgill, Barras, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4ET
01768341825 or 07855103575
c District
![Council Member: Tom Robinson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/T-Robinson-1.jpg)
Council Member: Tom Robinson
Catlow Farm, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 3AQ
01200446634 or 07975548833
c District
![Council Member: James Beckwith](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/James-Beckwith.jpg)
Council Member: James Beckwith
New Hall, Barras, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4JD
07870 163 772
c District
![Council Member: Mark Nelson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Mark-Nelson-1.jpg)
Council Member: Mark Nelson
Bull and Cave Farm, Clapham, Lancaster, LA2 8DP
01524251339
c District
![Council Member: Richard Pedley](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Richard-Pedley.jpg)
Council Member: Richard Pedley
Oak Tree Farm, Barbon, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2LT
07989 464 634
c District
![Vice-Chairman C District: Patrick Sowerby](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Patrick-2-768x1152.jpg)
Vice-Chairman C District: Patrick Sowerby
Oakbank Farm, Barras, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4JD
07828 522 691
c District
![Council Member: Wayne Hutchinson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wayne-Hutchinson-768x1000.jpg)
Council Member: Wayne Hutchinson
The Coach House, Ings Lane, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QT
07855 416 060
d District
![Council Member: Adam Watson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Adam-Watson.jpg)
Council Member: Adam Watson
Sanders Close, Slaggyford, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7NS
07766720423
d District
![Council Member: Greg Dalton](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/G-Dalton-1-768x1080.jpg)
Council Member: Greg Dalton
South Wellhope Farm, Lanehead, Weardale, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL13 1AP
07546328241
d District
![Secretary: Chloe James](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chloe-James-D-District-Secretary.jpg)
Secretary: Chloe James
Meadow View, Garrigill, Alston, CA9 3DU
07795 876 987
d District
![Council Member: Jonathan Archer](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jonathan-Archer.jpg)
Council Member: Jonathan Archer
White Hill Farm, Sparty Lea, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9UH
07903 623 029
d District
![Vice-Chairman: James Pritchard](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/James-Pritchard-scaled-e1614251658300-768x1024.jpg)
Vice-Chairman: James Pritchard
Evistones Farm, Rochester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE19 1RY
07817 126 616
d District
![Chairman & Vice-Chairman of the Association: Graham Carrick](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Graham-Carrick.jpg)
Chairman & Vice-Chairman of the Association: Graham Carrick
Hole House, Garrigill, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3HF
01434382755 or 07501004320
Email Chairman & Vice-Chairman of the Association: Graham Carrick
d District
![Council Member: Trevor Golightly](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Trevor-Golightly-768x1024.jpg)
Council Member: Trevor Golightly
Lilswood Cottage, Steel, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 0HX
07713588210
e District
![Chairman: Mark Graham](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mark-Graham.jpg)
Chairman: Mark Graham
Hunt House, Goathland, Whitby, YO22 5AP
01947 896 250 or 07816 399 852
e District
![Vice-Chairman: Andy Fawbert](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/A-Fawbert-Vice-E-District-768x1147.jpg)
Vice-Chairman: Andy Fawbert
Hall Farm, Kirbymoorside, YO62 7LH
01751433214
e District
![Secretary: Kate Edminson](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Kate-Edminson-768x1032.jpg)
Secretary: Kate Edminson
Cote Faw, Hambleton Cottage, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EZ
07957 632 356
e District
![Council Member: Tim Dunn](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tim-Dunn-1-768x642.jpg)
Council Member: Tim Dunn
Breck House Enterprises Ltd, Breck House, Bransdale, Fadmoor, York, YO62 7JW
01751430303 or 07966789053
e District
![Council Member: Lewis Barraclough](https://swaledale-sheep.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lewis-Barraclough.jpg)
Council Member: Lewis Barraclough
Dale Head Farm, Rosedale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8RL
01751 417 353 or 07958 169 308