Newsletter 03.02.2023

Weekly Report and Newsletter - 3rd February 2023 J36 Rural Auction Centre: Diamond Delights, Saturday 28th January 2023. Rough Fell North West Auctions is proud to continue its loyal support of the Rough Fell Sheep Breeders Association with the largest entry to date. The judging was in the capable hands of Mr Stephen Dickinson. We take this opportunity to thank him for his time and expertise. A wonderful line up of sheep was put before him which we congratulate our vendors for the quality of sheep put before him. After much time and deliberation, he awarded the Champion rosette to the 1st prize Gimmer Shearling from TLB&J Knowles, High Borrowbridge with the Reserve Champion going to the 2nd prize Gimmer Shearling from JA Law, Marsh House Farm. The Rough Diamonds shone bright today, with a new market record set for an In Lamb Rough Fell which sold for 3000gns for the champion. This much admired gimmer shearling was sired by Brownber Dambuster and in lamb to Birkhaw Emerald. The judge backed his judgement and went on to purchase the champion. The next top price was lot 24 for a Gimmer Shearling from MP&A Capstick which is sired by Catholes Action and in lamb to Longgills Fashion which sold to 1000gns. The Reserve Champion is lot 20 from JA Law which is sired by Brownber Dude and In Lamb to Longgils Chief which sold to 600gns. There was a wonderful buzz around the ring, seeing all Rough Fell In Lamb Shearling and Geld Gimmer Hoggs sell to a wonderful trade right throughout the sale. KO Stones, Richmond sold a trio of Cheviot gimmer shearling selling to 550gns twice and 500gns. Rough Fell Show- Judge Stephen Dickinson Class 1- In Lamb Ewe 1st Lot 12 from J Hunter, Galloper Park selling for 450gns 2nd Lot 6 from F&L Hoggarth, Birkhaw selling for 350gns 3rd Lot 7 from P&S Hoggarth, Birkhaw selling for 250gns Class 2- In Lamb Shearling 1st Lot 19 from TLB&J Knowles, High Borrow Bridge selling for 3000gns 2nd Lot 20 from JA Law, Marsh House Farm selling for 600gns 3rd Lot 24 from MP&A Capstick, High House selling for 1000gns Class 3-Empty Gimmer Hogg 1st Lot 15 from J Hunter, Galloper Park selling for 100gns 2nd Lot 21 from JA Law, Marsh House Farm selling for 200gns 3rd Lot 9 from LC Pittendrigh, Blaircochrane Farm selling for 80gns Champion- Lot 19 from TLB&J Knowles, High Borrow Bridge selling for 3000gns