The North West Suffolk Breeders Club Show 2026 showcased an excellent standard of stock across all classes. Congratulations to all exhibitors and young handlers who took part.
A huge thank you to everyone who exhibited, helped, sponsored, supported and came along to watch at today’s show. We were delighted to welcome a record number of exhibitors and a fantastic turnout of spectators, creating a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish.
Congratulations to our Champion, Alan Blair with his outstanding trimmed gimmer lamb, and our Reserve Champion, Kate Crossley with her aged ewe.
A special thank you to our judge Kevin O’Donoghue for giving up his time and for his thoughtful and professional judging throughout the day.
Thank you also to James Airey for keeping everyone entertained with his witty commentary and keeping the ringside atmosphere buzzing throughout the show!
A big thank you to Alison Thompson for the fabulous food that kept exhibitors and spectators well fed, and to NWAuctions J36 for once again hosting the event and providing excellent facilities.
Most importantly, well done to every competitor. The quality on show was a real credit to the Suffolk breed and certainly didn’t make the judge’s job easy.
Ram Classes
Aged Ram
1st – K Jones (Wyn)
Shearling Ram
1st – A Blair (Thornfleet)
2nd – K Crossley (Cobclough)
3rd – J Lawn (Manywells)
4th – K Crossley (Cobclough)
Untrimmed Ram Lamb
1st – C K Denby (Blackroots)
2nd – A Blair (Thornfleet)
3rd – K Brannen (Moorsley)
4th – K Brannen (Moorsley)
Trimmed Ram Lamb
1st – K Brannen (Moorsley)
2nd – A Blair (Thornfleet)
3rd – K Crossley (Cobclough)
4th – K Batchelor & L Gregson (Stoneyraikes)
Female Classes
Aged Ewe
1st – K Crossley (Cobclough)
2nd – K Jones (Wyn)
3rd – A Blair (Thornfleet)
4th – K Batchelor & L Gregson (Stoneyraikes)
Shearling Gimmer
1st – K Crossley (Cobclough)
2nd – K Batchelor & L Gregson (Stoneyraikes)
3rd – R K Denby (Carnforth)
4th – R Batty (Tidalview)
Untrimmed Ewe Lamb
1st – R K Denby (Carnforth)
2nd – J Lawn (Manywells)
3rd – K Crossley (Cobclough)
4th – L Needham (Norman)
Trimmed Ewe Lamb
1st – A Blair (Thornfleet)
2nd – K Batchelor & L Gregson (Stoneyraikes)
3rd – L Needham (Norman)
4th – R K Denby (Carnforth)
Special Classes
Lamb with Best Giggot
1st – K Batchelor & L Gregson
2nd – K Batchelor & L Gregson
3rd – K Brannen
4th – K Brannen
Group of Three
1st – A Blair
2nd – K Crossley
3rd – K Brannen
Next Gen Young Handlers
1st – Archie
2nd – Lyla
3rd – Georgina
Also competing: Robert, Alfred and Austin.
Championship Awards
Best Male in Breeders’ Hands
C K Denby (Blackroots)
Best Female in Breeders’ Hands
A Blair (Thornfleet)
Champion
A Blair (Thornfleet) with the Trimmed Ewe Lamb
Reserve Champion
K Crossley (Cobclough) with the Aged Ewe
Photo Gallery
A full gallery of photographs from the show is available from Wayne Hutchinson Photography.
Congratulations to all exhibitors, prize winners and young handlers for another successful North West Suffolk Breeders Club Show.
