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His Majesty The King Visits Clitheroe Auction Mart: A Celebration of Lancashire’s Lonk Sheep and Rural Farming Community
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On Monday 9th February, His Majesty King Charles III made a special visit to Clitheroe Auction Mart, in an event hosted by the Lancashire Lieutenancy. The visit was designed to highlight Lancashire’s rural and agricultural community, with a particular focus on rare breeds — especially the county’s iconic Lonk sheep. A Royal Visit Highlighting…
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2025 Sale of Registered Rams and Females at Clitheroe Auction Mart
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As the dust settles on our annual sale for another year we are still buzzing with excitement after a record breaking day for the breed The morning kicked off with the pre sale show which saw Chris Beckerton judge the males. First up aged rams which saw Clive Mitchell, Holmfirth take 1st place for his…
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Holme Show at the Ram Inn Cliviger, 2025
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What a fantastic day it was for this year’s Holme Show, held at the Ram Inn, Cliviger. Glorious sunshine set the scene for a great turnout, with a real buzz around the ring as exhibitors and spectators gathered for a full day of showing. First up, Danny Mullin had the job of overseeing the…
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2025 In-Lamb Sale of Lonk Sheep
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On Saturday 8th February, Clitheroe Auction Mart hosted their annual in-lamb Sale of Rare Breed Sheep. The Show was judged by Will Beattie, and the results were as follows: Class 1: Geld Gimmer Hogg 1st: Lot 17 from CR Mitchell, Holmfirth 2nd: Lot 16 from CR Mitchell, Holmfirth 3rd: Lot 15 from CR Mitchell,…
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Native Breed Sheep for Environmental Schemes
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Supporting Lonk Sheep and Native Breeds: Grants and Funding Opportunities Native breeds like the Lonk sheep are integral to the biodiversity and cultural heritage of the UK. Known for their adaptability to upland environments, these hardy sheep contribute significantly to maintaining sustainable grazing practices, enhancing soil health, and fostering wildlife habitats. Recognizing the importance…
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This Year’s Lonk Dinner at the Calf’s Head, Worston
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Lonk Dinner this weekend! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces coming together to celebrate and enjoy a fantastic evening. These gatherings are always a highlight of our calendar, and your being there made it all the more special. We…
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Winter has begun for Lonk Sheep in the North of England!
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As the first snowflakes fall over the rolling hills and the chill of winter sets in, farmers in the North of England are preparing for another season of cold, snowy weather. For those raising Lonk Sheep, this is not a cause for concern – it’s just another season where these hardy, resilient sheep thrive.…
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The 2024 Sale of Registered Lonk Sheep
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As the dust settles on another society sale we’d just like to say a big thank you to all vendors, buyers and Clitheroe Auction Mart for another seamless sale. A strong trade throughout and it was great to see so many new faces around the ring. Thank you to our judges, Joe Mitchell for the males…
