The NRSF welcomes the following new members who have recently joined:

Ellen DeCarlo, USA
Alice Phillips, Berwickshire
Kathryn Rowland, Hexham
Patricia Carrington, Devon
Ralph Spence, Colechester
Bryan & Serena Coventry, Berks.

The NRSF is grateful to the following for their recent generous donations:

Mr Joe Henson
Mrs Susanna Sale

Please contact the Secretary or Chairman if you have a matter that you wish Council to discuss.

Show season...

Sheep enquiries...

Hemlin distribution...

Warning for sheep keepers...

The show seasons (rather than snow season as apparent across the UK!) is fast approaching. Accordingly, we've created a list of shows and sales where North Ronaldsay sheep feature. See the events tab above for details.

We have several enquiries from potential new breeders wanting breeding females or ewe lambs. Please contact Darren Cassie if you have any stock available for sale. 01455 553097

In future, to minimise costs and to help protect the environment, all Hemlins will be sent by email unless otherwise requested. To opt out and request a printed version, please contact Darren Cassie at dcassie@btinternet.com or by telephone on 01455 553097

Rare breed sheep keepers are being asked to be alert to the dangers of sheep rustling. Recently Ryeland lambs have been killed and butchered in their field near Preston. Sheep rustling is on the increase as lamb prices remain buoyant but this incident is considered especially distressing to the owners as the sheep were killed on the premises. Keepers are asked to report any suspicious activity to the local police - sales of cheap meat from non-standard outlets should also be reported.