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BWMSBA Chairman, John Griffiths, would like everyone to know that it has been deceided that all planned Centenary events will now be deferred until 2021. The planned early Open Day and the Centenary Show had already been postponed but it's now become clearer that running the Open Day planned for September and the Gala Dinner (planned for 3rd October) is not viable in the circumstances. GIven th...

The BWMSBA has received an advice document for native breed livestock keepers from teh Rare Breed Survival Trust.  There's some useful information included - please follow the link to take a look. https://www.rbst.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=fc158e63-8d17-4255-a2c9-b96981bbc86a ...

It's with a heavy heart that I have to inform you all that a decision has been made to postpone the BWMSBA Centenary Open Day planned for 6th June, that was to have been hosted by the Jervoise family, near Basingstoke.   In addition, the BWMSBA Centenary Show will also be postponed. This was due to have been held on 8th August at the Royal Welsh Showground.   A decision about the other two sp...

Given the current situation we find ourselves in with Coronavirus, there is considerable doubt as to whether or not forthcoming AGM will be able to take place. A decision will be made next week.   With regard to the planned Centenary celebrations, no decision has yet been made about any of any of the planned events. Decisions will be made as the situation develops.   With several major shows ...

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair Taste Awards offer an opportunity to showcase various specialty product from across Wales. Following the success and exposure gained at the 2018 Winter Fair, the award  was run again, this time with a class for Native Lamb breeds of Wales.  The aim the award is to promote all the Native Welsh breeds of Lamb and to encourage more interest in the different tastes between...

It was wonderful to see such a great turn out of Black Welsh Mountain lamb at this year's RWAS Winter Fair, with 27 pairs forward for judging. Particularly encouraging was to see so many young & enthusiastic people showing such a passion for the breed.  They truly looked a picture! S4C covered the class and a video clip can be seen by following the link below  Click here to see the video. Re...