Judge: Helen Roberts
We are delighted to announce the results of the Northern Counties Flock Competition 2026.
Champion Flock
Katie Brannen – Moorsley
Reserve Champion Flock
Aiden Mitchell – Grassknop
Small Flock
1st Emily Boby, Debdalehill
2nd Josh Lawn, Manywells
3rd Steph Ryder, Ryden
Medium Flock
1st Aiden Mitchell, Grassknop
2nd Jim Irving, Glenreiver
3rd Mark Bulmer, Salton
Large Flock
1st Katie Brannen, Moorsley
2nd Clive Dowson, Castlegrove
3rd Keith Denby, Carnforth
Novice Flock
1st Aiden Mitchell, Grassknop
2nd Martha & Alfred Gornall, Pendleton
3rd Amy & Lewis Walton, Oaktons
Certificate of Merit: Ethan & Archie Kelly – Poakabeck
Ewe Lambs
1st Alan Blair, Thornfleet
= 2nd Katie Brannen, Moorsley
= 2nd Keith Denby, Carnforth
3rd Clive Dowson, Castlegrove
Certificates of Merit:
- Amy & Lewis Walton, Oaktons
- Aiden Mitchell, Grassknop
- Jim Irving, Glenreiver
- Sandra Woodend, Hyton
Stock Ram
1st Clive Dowson – Wharfe Supremo
2nd Katie Brannen – Redbrae Rocky
3rd Keith Denby – Tolgus Ace
Ram Lamb
1st Aiden Mitchell – Carony Class Act
2nd Richard Batty – Harpercroft Batman
3rd Jim Irving – Redbrae Rembrandt
4th Clive Dowson – Groes Prince Regent
Certificates of Merit:
- Keith Denby – Collessie lamb
- Mark Bulmer – Pyeston
Flock Ewes
1st Katie Brannen, Moorsley
2nd Richard Batty, Tidalview
3rd Aiden Mitchell, Grassknop
Individual Ewe
1st Aiden Mitchell – Wharfe LVX:23:04453
2nd Katie Brannen – Moorsley NZD:22:00601
3rd Keith Denby – Carnforth A58:22:0024
Certificates of Merit:
- Kate Crossley – Cobclough ewe
- Claire Kenyon – Benrafton ewe
Special Mention: Richard Batty – Gimmer A58:25:01174
Champion Flock View Day, Prize Presentation and Annual General Meeting
The Champion Flock View Day will be held on:
Sunday 18th October 2026
From 11:00am
Scartop Farm
Newbiggin
Temple Sowerby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1TD
All Society members and friends are welcome to attend.
To assist with catering numbers, please contact:
Katie Brannen: 07801 868733
Liz Needham: 07779 788245
Email: normansuffolks@gmail.com
