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I heard this week that Mr Thomas G. Wyman passed away recently. For those that are not aware, he was the original importer of Black Welsh Mountain sheep into the USA and then to Canada. Without him, none of breeders in North America would have Black Welsh Mountains. Will Workman visited Tom’s flock in 2004, as did Margaret Brain and Ted Williams (although separately). American breeders owe Tom ...

Excellent Demand for Quality Black Welsh Mountain Sheep The Annual Sale on behalf of the Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Breeders Association, held at Monmouthshire Livestock Market on 28th August, saw a tremendous trade for females with a slightly more selective demand for rams, resulting in good clearance rates and solid averages. Topping the sale at 1800gns was a shearling ram from the Gaer flock...

The 2020 Annual Sale of pedigree Black Welsh Mountain Sheep will take place on 28th August at Monmouthshire Livestock Market, near Raglan.  There's a great entry of both males and females and there's likely to be sheep there to suit all requirements and budgets.  If you'd like to come and have any concerns realting to Covid-19 guidance, please contact J Straker Chadwick directly using the conta...

In lieu of the Centenary Show which has, of course, had to be postponed, BWMSBA will be holding a virtual show, where animals will be judged using photographs. Results will be announced after the 8th August. Please see the class categories below. There are no entry fees. Please email photos to [email protected] Closing Date for entries Thursday 30th July. Guidelines/Rules Pho...

This year's Annual Sale of Pedigree Black Welsh Mountain Sheep will take place at Monmouthshire Livestock market, Raglan on Friday 28th August.  Entries forms are being sent out to all BWMSBA members and catalogues will be available nearer the data of the sale.  To request a catalogue, please contact the auctioneers J Straker Chadwick, either by phone or email [email protected] ...

Given that much of life has had to be put on hold for this summer, the annual Young People's Awards, presented by BWMSBA for excellence and outstanding contribution to the breed and the BWMSBA, will not be presented in 2020.  The George Hughes Award and the Steffan Trophy will be back on track for 2021. If, in the meantime, you can think of a young person whose contribution is worthy of note, yo...