We’re delighted to announce the results of the 2026 Midland & Eastern Branch Flock Competition.
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and thank you to everyone who took part.
Large Flock
1st – David & Julie Inman, Lindum
2nd – James Ludgate, Rempstone
3rd – Jill Davies & Sam Oakes, Albea
Medium Flock
1st – Stephen Cobbald, Lavenham
2nd – Goulsbra Family, Brickyard
3rd – Nick & Lizzie Schaay, Dogwoodtully
Small Flock
1st – Leah Bagshaw, Wood Lane
2nd – Jordan & Charlotte Cox, Orchardpiece
3rd – Florence Wilkinson, Sandycroft
Overall Awards
Champion Flock
David & Julie Inman, Lindum
Reserve Champion
Stephen Cobbald, Lavenham
Best Ram Lamb
Stephen Cobbald, Lavenham – Rhaeadr
Reserve Ram Lamb
Kirsty Beal, Ravenhill – Rookery Rampage
Best Stock Ram
David & Julie Inman, Lindum – Cairness One of a Kind
Reserve Stock Ram
Jill Davies & Sam Oakes, Albea – Limestone Daredevil
Best Ewe Lambs
David & Julie Inman, Lindum
Reserve Ewe Lambs
Stephen Cobbald, Lavenham
New Flock Awards
Best New Flock
Goulsbra Family, Brickyard
Best Ewe Lambs for a New Flock
1st – Jordan & Charlotte Cox, Orchardpiece
Reserve Best Ewe Lambs for a New Flock
Nick & Lizzie Schaay, Dogwoodtully
Thank You
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s competition.
We would also like to extend our particular thanks to our judge, John Key (Midhope Flock), who was accompanied by his wife, Fi, for giving their time and expertise to judge this year’s entries.
Our sincere thanks also go to our generous sponsors, Bimeda, for their valued support of the competition.
Champion Flock View Day & AGM
The Champion Flock View Day and Branch AGM will be held on:
Sunday 8th November 2026
11:00am
By kind invitation of David & Julie Inman, the event will be held at:
Salters Hill Farm
Thorpe Satchville
Melton Mowbray
LE14 2TB
All members are very welcome to attend.
For catering numbers, please let Abi Howl know if you are planning to attend:
Telephone: 07886 650512
Email: divesheep@hotmail.co.uk
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the achievements of our members at the Champion Flock View Day and AGM.
