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September 2012
Just in case you haven't been keeping up with news via our Blog, these are the results from shows this year.
Grayrigg Show
(no individual breed classes - a mix of Shorthorns, Ayrshires and Holsteins)
Westmorland County Show
Heifer in Milk (having calved under 3 years) - Strickley Dairymaid 5th
Cow in Milk (having calved twice) - Strickley Lily 13th
Cow in Milk (having calved 3 times or more) - Strickley Starbud 35th
We also won -
Champion Shorthorn - Strickley Dairymaid 5th
Reserve Champion Shorthorn - Strickley Starbud 35th
Junior Shorthorn Champion - Strickley Dairymaid 5th
Group of Three Shorthorns
Best Udder - Strickley Starbud 35th
and, in the interbreed -
Reserve Junior Champion - Strickley Dairymaid 5th
Reserve Exhibitor Bred - Strickley Dairymaid 5th
October 2011
Another long gap between updates. Once again the answer is that we've posting all our news on the Strickley Blog - see below for link, or click the button on the home page. If you've been keeping up with our Blogging, you'll know we have a new weather station. As well as updating the weather page on this main site - see link on left and on the home page - it sends updates to our Blog, to WOW, and now three times a day to Twitter.
One of my aims in the next few months is to redo the Shorthorn pages - so watch this space.
January 2011
Apologies for the lack of updates in this section - we have been posting all the Strickley news on our Blog - click on the link above, or use the url http://strickley.blogspot.com/, and save in favourites.
September 2009
Westmorland County Show
The showground has been rearranged this year, with more space for the cows (and us) than we've ever had, and by moving the cattle classes to the main ring, the public have a chance to see what an agricultural show is really about. The stewards were determined to keep to the timetable and kept the classes moving with no gaps in between. The judge Gwndaf James from Ceredigion had some strong classes to judge and seemed to like the Strickley stock. Once again the sideboard has filled up with silverware.
Grayrigg Show
July 2009
Penrith Show
June 2009
Royal Highland Show
September 11th 2008
Westmorland County Show
At last a show free from rain, though the Society had put a lot of time, money and effort in ensuring that stock, trade stands and cattle could get on (and off) the Showground.
There was a good entry in the Dairy Shorthorn classes and the new larger tent was much appreciated. The cows had room, there was room to keep all the feed and showing paraphernalia, as well as room for Team Strickley to sit and eat and watch the world go by.
September 4th 2008
Grayrigg & Selside Show
This was cancelled at the last minute as the field was so waterlogged.
The On Farm classes had already been judged and we won the cup for the Best Dairy Herd.
August 6th 2008
Cartmel Show
Maiden Heifer - Strickley Athena 3
Heifer or Cow in Milk - 1st Strickley Goldie 173
2nd Strickley Goldie 175
3rd Fillpail
Dry Cow - 2nd - Geri
Pair - 1st (the 2 Goldies)
Champion Dairy Shorthorn - Strickley Goldie 173
Best Farmers Group of 3 females, any breed - 2nd
July 26th 2008
Penrith Show
Maiden Heifer - 1st Strickley Athena 3 (class of 19)
Heifer in Milk - 1st Strickley Goldie 175
Cow in Milk - Strickley Dairymaid 2
Group of Three - 2nd
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Strickley Goldie 175
North of England Calf Show Champion - Strickley Athena 3
July 18th 2008
James took five cows and heifers to the Royal Lancashire Show, in great anticipation of a good show.
But, bad luck seems to head Lancashire's way. The cows were all bedded down in the cattle tent on Thursday night and the handlers relaxing before the big day tomorrow, when word came that there would be no public allowed in. The field was so waterlogged that it had been deemed unsafe. The Cattle classes went ahead as planned on the Friday, but by then all of Saturday and Sunday were also cancelled. With no spectators, apart from other breeders, the Grand Parade and Prizegiving were also cancelled. But we weren't too downhearted; there were four exhibitors there and we came away with a collection of rosettes. The cups will be delivered later, and I hope to have some photographs (of cows, not cups) in the next few days.
MAIDEN HEIFER under 10months - 2nd- Strickley Annabella
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MAIDEN HEIFER, 10-15 months - 1st - Strickley Athena 3
COW in calf - 2nd - Strickley Dainty Princess 3
HEIFER in milk - 1st - Strickley Goldie 175
COW in milk - 1st - Strickley Dairymaid 2
The Joseph Hutchinson Perpetual Trophy for the Best Dairy Shorthorn - Strickley
Dairymaid 2
The Eaton Challenge Cup for the Reserve Champion Shorthorn - Strickley Goldie
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June 1st 2008
After two years of Conversion we are now 100% Organic. The first tanker load of organic milk has already left the farm.
We usually have stock available to sell, so if you are looking for Organic cows, heifers and calves get in touch with us
December 2007
NORTH WEST HERD COMPETITION RESULTS 2007
Judged by Edward Crank
CLASS 1 BEST LARGE HERD
1st Winbrook Herd – G A & D W Dent
2nd Strickley Herd – W H & K M Robinson
3rd Brafell Herd – J Teasdale & Son
CLASS 2 BEST SMALL HERD
1st Mooriggs Herd – Mrs S Armstrong & Family
2nd Waters Herd – Messrs E Wood
3rd Oakthwaite Herd – Michael J Dobson
CLASS 3 BEST YOUNG STOCK – LARGE HERDS
1st Winbrook Herd – G A & D W Dent
2nd Strickley Herd – W H & K M Robinson
3rd Brafell Herd – J Teasdale & Son
CLASS 4 BEST YOUNG STOCK – SMALL HERDS
1st Mooriggs Herd – Mrs S Armstrong & Family
2nd Tahuna Herd – David Jackson
3rd Waters Herd – Messrs E Wood
CLASS 5 BEST HEIFER IN CALF
1ST Strickley Athena – W H & K M Robinson
2nd Winbrook Jill – G A & D W Dent
3rd Oakthwaite Barrington – Michael J Dobson
CLASS 6 BEST HEIFER IN MILK
1st Winbrook Dewdrop 113 – G A & D W Dent
2nd Strickley Goldie 169 – W H & K M Robinson
3rd Winbrook Clara 14 – G A & D W Dent
CLASS 7 BEST PROGENY OF ONE BULL
1st Winbrook King Henry – G A & D W Dent
2nd Winbrook Diamond – W H & K M Robinson
3rd Nejay Prince – W H & K M Robinson
CLASS 8 BEST BULL ON PRODUCTION & INSPECTION
1st Hooton Fair Perfection – W H & K M Robinson
2nd Rodway Flourish – W H & K M Robinson
3rd Winbrook Gilly – G A & D W Dent
BEST BULL ON INSPECTION
Winbrook Gilly – G A & D W Dent
CLASS 9 BEST COW ON INSPECTION & PRODUCTION
1ST Marleycote Peeress Rose 318 – G A & D W Dent
2nd Strickley Pansy – W H & K M Robinson
3rd Strickley Lily 5 – W H & K M Robinson
BEST COW ON INSPECTION
Strickley Lily 5 – W H & K M Robinson
November 2007
There's a little bit of Somerset that will be forever Strickley
A contingent of Strickley Shorthorns has gone off to pastures new in Somerset
33 in milk cows and heifers, maiden heifers and calves.
Shorthorn Society's Show and Sale
November 3rd 2007
at Chelford - online catalogue available soon
Come and see our new calved heifers and young stock
August 1st 2007
(this was our first local show this year as both the Royal Lancashire and Penrith were cancelled because of the weather)
Calf under 12 months - Second (Goldie 181)
Heifer or Cow in Milk - First (Pansy) and Second (Goldie 162)
Dry Cow - First (Geri)
Pair of Shorthorn Females - First (Pansy and Geri)
Dairy Shorthorn Champion - Pansy
Interbreed - Best Pair of Female Cattle of any breed - First (Pansy and Geri)
July 2007
As Penrith Show was cancelled, The North of England Calf Show was held at Strickley.
See our Blog for full details
June 2007
May 20th 2007
Another Grandchild!
Glenn & Victoria had a baby boy in Leicester at 7:30 pm
Fletcher David Shipley - 9lb 1oz
Mother and baby (and father and big brother Elliot) are now back home in Wigston,
and adjusting to life with a new baby.
April 2007
For even more up to date news - read our BLOG!
updated on a daily (almost) basis
October 4th 2006
A new Grandchild!
Robert & Claire had a baby girl in Chesterfield hospital at 11:30 am.
Isabella Beatrice - 9lb 15oz!
Mother and baby (and father) are doing well, and are back home in Belper.
(I will update the tree on here as soon as possible, but the version on Tribal Pages is already up to date)
September 27th 2006
See the Family Tree page for details of a new way to view the tree
September 14th 2006
Westmorland County Show
This was one of the wettest shows for a long time, which means I don't have any photographs fit to publish -
the ones taken outside are covered in rain drops, and those taken inside the tent are either misted up, or the
cows are obscured by the hoards of show goers sheltering from the downpour.
The Shorthorn Champion was from David Dent's Winbrook herd, and Strickley Pansy (see Cumberland Show) was Reserve.
September 7th 2006
Grayrigg and Selside Show
It was a perfect day out - warm and sunny with success not only with the cows (Dairy Champion for Goldie 146),
but also for James & Michelle with their Wellbank vegetables. Unfortunately there are no photographs of the onions and carrots,
but to see Goldie 146, click on the thumbnail to take you to the Show Page
August 7th 2006
Cartmel Show
Another early start - this time trying to make sure we looked as good as the cows as Border TV
were going to be there filming "Best in Show" - a project that started for us on 26th May - see below.
Click on the thumbnail to take you to the Show Page
We weren't the only ones there early - the film crew were there to capture everything from washing the cows to judging,
and to record the happy faces at the end of the day.
The programme was broadcast on Sunday 3rd September at 6 o' clock - and fortunately wasn't as embarrassing as we had feared!
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July 15th 2006
Cumberland Show
Up even earlier than usual. A very hot day, but we could take shelter from the heat in the new Cattle Tent.
A very successful day for the Strickley herd with 4 firsts, a second and a third, crowned with
Champion Dairy Shorthorn.
Click on the thumbnail to take you to photographs of shows.
June 1st 2006
Two very important dates in the Strickley Robinsons' calendar
Our daughter Victoria married Glenn Shipley in a relaxed family orientated wedding in Leicestershire
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and . . . .
We started our Organic Conversion!
Tuesday 30th May 2006
Pentalk Network Awards Night
Our website was awarded the "Hope's Auction Award" for best website
Friday 26th May 2006 -Lights - Camera -Action!
A team of three (reporter, cameraman and sound engineer) spent two hours with us, filming footage for a programme to be shown on Border TV later in the year. They are making a series of six programmes called "Best in Show". And as far as we understand it, each one is centred on one show (mainly agricultural) in the Border region. They are spending some time with an exhibitor from each show before the event, and then following it up at the show itself. We were kindly "volunteered" by the secretary of Cartmel Show as we have been going there for many years.
After an introductory talk Henry and myself (Kathleen) were asked to talk about the family and farm history and why we keep Shorthorns, while trying to sound natural and ignore the camera, lights and microphone. There was much discussion what to do about the ticking of the grandfather clock. The reporter liked the sound of it, but the sound engineer thought it might be too loud. So in the end we compromised - stopped the clock, and filmed our bit without it. We then started the clock and they took a recording of it ticking (to be added to the film later). They also recorded some silence!
In case we never make it to the screen, we took our own photographs to prove it did happen.
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We then moved outside into the drizzle and brought on the next two stars in the making - James and a very placid cow "Strickley Fillpail". (A former Champion at Cartmel)
Both James and Fillpail were naturals in front of the camera. James explained what judges look for and how we prepare the cows for showing. The Border team also filmed our young calves and cows out in the field. How much of this two hour session makes it to the screen remains to be seen (Very little I expect as it's only a half hour programme). The likely transmission date is Sunday 5.30 pm two weeks after Cartmel Show (2nd August) - but watch this space!
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