14th April 2017

33 PRIME CULL & STORE PIGS TO 150ppk £140

526 POULTRY TO £30

PRODUCE BARLEY STRAW TO £133per tonne

1060 PRIME CULL STORE and BREEDING SHEEP941 PRIME LAMBS TO 251ppk

73 CULL EWES AND RAMS £99

46 STORE & BREEDING SHEEP £106

CAGED BIRDS TO £60

44 MONTH END DAIRY SALE TO £2000

159 CULL COWS TO 168ppk or £1335

38 PRIME CATTLE TO 223ppk or £1355

339 CALVES TO £415

96 STORE CATTLE TO £1305

BEESTON CASTLE AUCTION

23rd FEBRUARY 2018 2017

NEXT WEEK AT BEESTONSALES & TIMESEvery Monday10.00am Poultry10.30am Prime and Store Pigs2 nd Tuesday Monthly From 10.00am Midmonth Dairy Sale

Every WednesdayFrom 10.30am Horticulture1 st Wednesday monthly From 9.30am Machinery & Implements 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday monthly From 10.00am Equine and Saddlery 3 rd Wednesday Monthly 10.00am Caged Birds

Every Thursday 10.00am Cull Cows11.30pm Prime Lambs followed by Cull Ewes

HORSE AND TACK SALE

WEDNESDAY 28th MARCH

TACK 10.00AM

HORSES 11.00AM

SADDLES 12 NOON

WEANLINGS

FRIDAY 2nd MARCH - 12.30pm

200 Head : Please contact Simon Lamb on 07815

188125 with entries for cataloguing.

33 PRIME, CULL AND STORE PIGS at 10.30 amAuctioneer: Gwyn Williams 07785 350588

Unbelievably short entry, but, yet again, some superb quality pigs from regular suppliers sold to excellent trade throughout, topping at 150 p/kg for 93 kg Cutters (grossing at a top of £139.50) from Messrs Ellis. The best shaped Pigs with plenty of finish all making over 140 p/kg, with only some leaner pigs below 110 p/kg. ( Don’t forget-our averages below are not selective-they include pigs of all quality!) Porkers to 147.0 p/kg Av 121.43 p/kg 147.0 84.0 kg O T Davies146.0 82.0 kg J Nicholas 144.0 82.5 kg J Nicholas142.0 84.5 kg O T Davies140.0 82.0 kg J O Davies

And to £123.48, £119.72, £118.80 etc etc

Cutters to 150.0 p/kg Av 144.62 p/kg150.0 93.0 kg T and S Ellis142.0 93.5 kg T and S Ellis133.0 88.0 kg J Nicholas

And to £139.50. £132.77 etc etc

1 Cull Sows Just the one in, but orders from regular buyers for many more each week….as we’ve seen in recent weeks, meaty, good-shaped sows are selling well.Sows to 35.0 p/kg Av 35.0 p/kgTop Price 35.0 p/kg 157 kg S Bowers

For further information, Special Entries and for FREE marketing advice, including on-farm visits, please contact Gwyn Williams 07785 350588 or Jonathan Farrall 077986 952948

Every Monday10.00am Poultry10.30am Prime and Store Pigs2 nd Tuesday Monthly From 10.00am Midmonth Dairy Sale

Every WednesdayFrom 10.30am Horticulture1 st Wednesday monthly From 9.30am Machinery & Implements 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday monthly From 10.00am Equine and Saddlery 3 rd Wednesday Monthly 10.00am Caged Birds

Every Thursday 10.00am Cull Cows11.30pm Prime Lambs followed by Cull Ewes

HORSE AND TACK SALE

WEDNESDAY 28th MARCH

TACK 10.00AM

HORSES 11.00AM

SADDLES 12 NOON

WEANLINGS

FRIDAY 2nd MARCH - 12.30pm

200 Head : Please contact Simon Lamb on 07815

188125 with entries for cataloguing.

526 POULTRY

Auctioneer: Graham MerritHalf-term auctions are always busy and today was no exception with over 500 head of poultry, waterfowl and a special entry of point of lay. The top ten prices were all waterfowl bar a Trio of Gold Silkies selling for £16 (all prices per head). The top price was for 3 Fulvors Tree Ducks selling for £30. Then 3 Silver Carolina Female Pinioned Ducks at £24. A Toulouse Gander £22. Female White Emden £20, White Aylesbury Ducks £16. The Point of Lay Pullets were in demand selling up to £9.

Cockerels sold well with numerous lots selling up to £10. Cockerels are always in demand at Beeston.

Saturday 3 rd March Rare Breeds Sale, Entry forms available from the office or online, featuring a special sale of poultry sundries, Feeder, Drinkers, Crates, Poultry Coops etc.

HORTICULTURAL SALE REPORTAuctioneer: Jonathan Farrall 07796 952948

A stronger entry thanks to (at last) a dry day or two!

Today’s offering had everything from hedging plants such as Beech, Hawthorne and Laurel to specimen individual shrubs showing colour and a selection of fruit trees and bushes.

Colourful lots and anything slightly unusual met spirited bidding, entries are expected to increase every week from now on with more shrubs, planters and baskets promised for next week.

Another super quality entry of locally grown vegetables met a sound enquiry and saw; Potatoes to £3.20 per bag (Wilja), Carrots £1.50 per bag, Parsnips £1.50, Savoy Cabbage to £2.20, Free Range eggs and Duck eggs to £1.80 per dozen.

Sample Prices

Holly £5 Fl Cherry £6 Camellia £3.80 Laurel £2Beech £2 Hellebores £1 Tete a’ tete 40p Salix £8Leucothe £7 Ceanothus £6 Winter Sweet £2 Hydrangea £4Peony £2 Black/Redcurrants £3.20 Raspberry £2.80 Gooseberry £2.50Fruit Trees £5

PLEASE NOTE – PLANT SALES followed by Vegetables FROM 10:30AM EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Further details from ‘Team Horticulture’ Laurie, Sophie, Hannah & JF 01829 262100

1060 PRIME, CULL, STORE and BREEDING SHEEPEvery Thursday commencing at 11.30 am

941 BUTCHERS LAMBS THURSDAY 11:30AM

Auctioneer: Gwyn Williams 07785 350588

Strong demand again on all sorts, although today’s entry contained a greater proportion of plainer Lambs in need of a bit more finish to satisfy butcher and wholesale buyers’ requirements. Well-finished, inside-fed Lambs, in particular, sold like hot cakes, along with any well-fed outside Lambs, but there were several runs of Lambs showing the effect of a long wet winter which could have benefitted from some additional feeding. Indeed, several feeding buyers were in action today, helping keep trade to recent levels on all sorts.Jackie Trueman’s best Texel Crosses topped the day twice at 251 p/kg, with other top quality above 240 p/kg from Messrs Bailey and Billington, and all quality, well-finished Lambs above 220p/kg, with well-finished Swales and horned Lambs up to 205 p/kg.We do try to look after our Vendors every week……and pay you on the day! So come to BEESTON for friendly, professional service, a top trade….and take your money home with you!We’re not so far away! Plenty of vendors from North and East Cheshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, N Wales and Anglesey have found the way to Beeston-why not give it a go?!Don’t Forget- We offer a FREE, Confidential on-farm advisory service. Please use us to help you! Distance no object. Please call to arrange a visit: Gwyn Williams 07785 350588.

Quality AveragesNew Season Max p/kg Ave. p/kgPremium 251.0 235.5Prime 230.0 222.5Others 202.0 190.5

Top Five 32.1-39.0 kg 1= 224.0 37.4 Texel Crosses C Hobson 1= 215.0 37.4 Texel Crosses J Holdcroft 3= 212.0 36.3 Texel Crosses R and A Sidebottom 3= 212.0 38.2 Texel Crosses C Hobson 3= 212.0 38.9 Texel Crosses R and A Sidebottom

Top Five 39.1-45.5 kg1= 251.0 44.0 Texel Crosses J Trueman and Partner 1= 251.0 42.2 Texel Crosses J Trueman and Partner

3 250.0 40.9 Texel Crosses R and S Bailey 4 244.0 45.1 Texel Crosses A Billington 5= 230.0 41.5 Texel Crosses S Wharfe 5= 230.0 43.0 Texel Crosses M Godwin

Top Five 45.6-52.0 kg 1 242.0 49.3 Texel Crosses R and S Bailey 2 222.0 46.4 Texel Crosses M Godwin 2= 222.0 47.0 Texel Crosses M Godwin 4 219.0 45.8 Texel Crosses R and H Broster 5= 215.0 51.7 Texel Crosses R and A Sidebottom 5= 215.0 47.7 Texel Crosses R and A Sidebottom

Top Five Prices per Head 1 141.34 74.0 Suffolk Crosses G Holt 2 127.80 71.0 Texel Crosses A Billington 3 126.63 67.0 Texel Crosses R Thomasson 4 119.40 60.0 Texel Crosses G Holt 5 119.31 49.3 Texel Crosses R and S Bailey

73 Cull Ewes & RamsAuctioneer Gwyn Williams 07785 350588

Ewes Average £ 70.44Rams Average £ 76.57

Very short on numbers after better entries over the last few weeks, but terrific demand for heavyweight, fit, Ewes and Rams, and with several potential feeding men again looking to stock up, plenty of trade for all types throughout. Best strong Rams to £90 .(twice); best Ewes to £99 for strong Texel Crosses from John Holt, other strong Texels to £95, £92 etc; Suffolk Crosses to £90, £87 etc, Zwartbles Ewes to £84, £81 etcDown Crosses to £82, best Mules to £87, £82, £79 etc, big-framed grazers/feeders mostly £55 to £70, and plainer sorts from £35 to £55.

Top Prices

£99 Texel Cross Ewes G Holt £95 Texel Cross Ewes D Roberts £92 Texel Cross Ewes R and A Sidebottom £90 Texel Ram S Crossley £90 Lleyn Ram S Crossley

46 STORE AND BREEDING SHEEP at 1.00 pmAuctioneer: Gwyn Williams 07785 350588

Low numbers in, with continued cold, wet weather discouraging many from buying any more in-lamb Ewes. A nice entry of Texel and Lleyn Cross Ewes, scanned in-lamb to a Texel, found new homes at reasonable prices, however, strong mixed-age Ewes carrying twins making to £106, and with singles to £94; Shearlings carrying twins to £96, and with singles to £84.

Plenty of demand for the Store Lambs forward, with Texel Cross mixed Store Lambs to £63, £61, Mule mixed Lambs to £55

Every Thursday at 1.00 pm (following the weekly sale of Prime Lambs and Cull Ewes)

Sale of Store, Feeding and Breeding SHEEP, to include In-lamb Ewes, Ewes and Lamb Couples, breeding Ewes and Shearlings, Store Lambs, Breeding Rams etc according to season. To advertise forthcoming entries FREE on our website, Facebook and in the Weekly Review, please call Gwyn Williams on 07785 350588, or email gwynwilliams@wrightmarshall.co.uk .

Special Entries:

All Special Entries received by the Thursday prior will be advertised within this Review, and on social media. For updated entries and sale reports, please check our website:

www.wrightmarshall.co.uk/auctioneers

or our Facebook page:

www.Facebook.com/WrightMarshallAgriculture

To advertise forthcoming entries FREE on our website, Facebook and in the Weekly Review, please call Gwyn Williams on 07785 350588, or email gwynwilliams@wrightmarshall.co.uk

159 CULL COWS 10.00amAuctioneer: Simon Lamb 07815 188125

Topping at 168p or £1335Added numbers brought forward, as vendors take advantage of the real premium gained from marketing their cows to a competitive audience. Despite those added numbers, cows easily absorbed on the day, with buyers still unable to fulfil orders, such is the level of trade! Great to see plenty of returning faces, with news travelling fast as cows gross enormous sums in the lump! With dairy cattle averaging over £800 per life, they are without doubt as dear as I’ve seen them sold. Plus we pay on the day!!! Please don’t forget to inform ourselves if your cattle are tested, with a real premium for feeding types, and a bag full of buyers to match. At Beeston we cater for all models, shapes, sizes and nationalities….AND - we pay you on the day!

159 head entered (152 dairies)Black & White cows to 159ppk or £1248, averaging 122.12ppk and over £810 per life!

Continental cows to 168ppk or £120149 over 130ppk (Just 7 Cont.)

26 Black and Whites over £1000Only 7 cows under 90p

Please don’t hesitate to call Simon Lamb on 07815 188125.Today’s market average (mostly black and white), coming in at 123.27ppk or £8113.22 per head. (Everything in, including the lean, mean, lame and loopy!) Black and white cows traded throughout the day at 135p to 150p for meated cows(140p to 160p younger models), 115p to 130p for steakers, 100p to 115p for stronger plain cows and 95p to 105p there after!

PAYMENT ON THE DAY FOR ALL LIVESTOCK SOLD AT OUR WEEKLY SALES! TOP PRICES

Price Weight Breed Vendor£1335 890 HER P & A Howard£1248 905 HOL P Jeffs & Son£1216 875 HOL MJ & MC Thomasson£1201 715 BB (Warrington)£1200 870 HOL MJ & MC Thomasson£1175 730 LIM (Warrington)£1147 850 HOL MJ & MC Thomasson£1129 715 HOL MJ & MC Thomasson£1128 795 HOL M D Harding & Partners£1128 795 MONT V P Challoner£1120 795 HOL K J Morris£1089 795 HOL SFR Farming Ltd£1085 835 HOL MJ & MC Thomasson£1080 720 FR J R Bennion£1076 780 HOL T OKell

38 BUTCHERS CATTLEAuctioneer: Jonathan Farrall 07796 952948

Great to see decent numbers about for the second consecutive week, not quite the quality forward it has to be said but selling on a brisk trade nonetheless.Prime quality cattle topped at 213p/kg for a grand steer from Misses Mitchell & Murray, heavy steers from BJ Williams totted up well to £1355 (top headage on the day). Native breeds topped at 202p/kg for Angus from Graham Sidebottom and Richard Perry sold OTM steers to 194p/kg.Peter Jeffs led the heifer returns at 193p/kg (£1206), Graham Sidebottom and John Riley both selling Angus to over 190p/kg but a large number of over finished cattle having the obvious effect on the days average.Bulls, once again, the trade of the day! Wilfred Lomas selling to 223 and 211p/kg, Chris Pemberton with possibly the best Friesian seen for several weeks and making 208p/kg (£1227) and great to see Dave Bromilow back at Beeston with Herefords to £1289 and Friesians to £1225.It’s always nice to see new, and returning customers at Beeston, you can always be assured of a friendly welcome and a “try hard” attitude to selling your stock..... Don’t hesitate to get in touch to see how we might help, just give me a call 07796 952948.Do you have cattle to sell? Why not give us a try at Beeston, there are buyers for all classes, weights and grades.

See them weighed on a weights and measures approved weighbridge See them sold by an Auctioneer of almost 30 years experience with the firm Draw your cheque on the day

Remember we are here to get you the best price; there has never been a more important time to support the auction system, remember the dark days when there were no markets? The message is simple – use us don’t lose us!

Top Price P/kg

Breed Age months Weight kg Price p/kg ParishSimmental x S 17 600 213 KnutsfordSimmental x S 21 525 205 TarporleyAngus x S 15 495 202 Marple BridgeCharolais x S 20 625 194 WrexhamBritish Blue x H 22 625 193 Tarporley

Breed Bulls Age months Weight kg Price p/kg ParishBritish Blue x 12 485 223 MiddlewichLimousin x 13 495 211 MiddlewichFriesian x 15 590 208 FrodshamLimousin x 21 585 206 TarporleyHereford x 15 590 192 Frodsham

Top Price P/head

Breed Age months Weight kg Price p/head ParishCharolais x S 23 770 1355 WrexhamSimmental x S 17 600 1278 KnutsfordCharolais x S 24 675 1276 WrexhamCharolais x S 20 625 1213 WrexhamBritish Blue x H 22 625 1206 Tarporley

Breed Bulls Age months Weight kg Price p/head ParishHereford x 15 675 1289 WarringtonFriesian x 15 590 12227 TarporleyHolstein Friesian x 17 700 1225 WarringtonLimousin x 21 585 1205 TarporleyHereford x 15 590 1133 Frodsham

PRODUCE – THURSDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2018 Auctioneer: Jonty Cliffe 07595 453306

7 Loads, many more could have been sold! A total clearance with plenty of buyers. Top price £133 per Tonne for a Twenty One Tonne Load of Bright Barley Feeding Straw. Oat Straw made £126 per tonne and Wheat Straw £115 per Tonne. Nine Tonnes of Haylage realised £90 per Tonne with plenty of bidders wanting some.

Thank you for your custom.

Promised for next week: 1 Wagon Load of Barley Straw in Quads. 1 Wagon Load of Oat Straw in Quads. 1 Trailer Load of Wheat Straw in Quads. 1 Trailer Load of Haylage. 1 Trailer Load of Small Bales

We have a client near Whitchurch with 300 Tonnes of Clamp Silage to sell and 100 Round Bales of early June 2017 Silage. Ref: AKW

CLAMP SILAGE FOR SALEApprox. 200t

Dry Matter 17.6, Protein 15.1, D. value 17.5, ME 11.3

Situated at CW6 9LA

Contact Jonty Cliffe

01829 262100

07595 453306

44 MONTH END DAIRY SALEAuctioneer: Simon Lamb 07815 188125

HEIFER’S AVERAGE £1866 AT BEESTON’S MONTH END

The February Month End Dairy Sale incorporating the Western Holstein Club’s Focus Milk Sale saw a much reduced entry of 44 in light of the large Mid Month Sale the previous week.

What we lacked in numbers, we certainly made up for in trade. Pedigree Heifers averaged an incredible £1866, Pedigree Cows £1700 and Pedigree In-calf heifers £1723. Such was the consistency of trade, trade topped at £2000 and nothing sold under £1510 within the in milk section.

Topping the day was a strong heifer from local vendors EV & B Boughey & Son, originally bred at Burnbrae, this Fantasmic daughter was sold giving 30 kg daily having calved at the beginning of the month. In-calf heifers were a wonderful trade, peaking at £1900 for a close calving heifer from JJ & JD Hughes, in-calf to the Angus and a daughter of Lemust.

WRIGHT MARSHALL of Beeston Castle Auction, Cheshire were the Auctioneers.

339 REARING CALVES (Not for export) FRIDAYAuctioneer: Jonty Cliffe 07595 453306

A good entry forward with plenty of spring calves coming through the ring. A fast trade throughout, with medium Hereford heifers the trade of the day. Short on Continentals but a relentless trade, sell your Continentals at Beeston and witness the trade were having. Great to see new and returning vendors at Beeston, keep supporting us… don’t forget that your auctioneer is trying to get you the highest price he can, whilst a man at the farm gate is trying to get the lowest he can! For a free on farm inspection give me a call.

50 Continental Bulls For a small show we had plenty of quality on offer, Blue bull average £309! Top call was a super Charolais from G Thomasson & Son at £415! Next was a Blue at £385 for TS&AE Hartley next at £382 for Ferney Lees Farms Ltd, £380 for AP Bloor. Simmentals to £360 for A&C Drinkall, £352 for WJ Oakes & Partners and RT & OT Lewis. Limousins to £255 for K Pugh and £220 for O Bennion. Best £350+, second quality £300-£350, Mediums have been £260-£300. Younger bulls £200+

44 Continental Heifers Best sorts off the scale being in high demand with 15 over £280. Top call a Blue from PB Overy & Son at £342, £338 for JM&JK Cliffe & Son and £330 for GH&J Cork. Simmentals to £310 for J Oakes, £290 for DA Higginson. Charolais to £305 for J&S Walker and £290 for ED Littler & Son.A gap to the mediums at £200-£240. With smaller heifers which be well sold for the time of year at £160-£200.

40 Native Bulls What a trade!! With sufficient quality Angus to match the demand! A super Angus from JJB Powell & Sons at £370, GH Kynaston at £268, JR&FJ Hocknell at £266 and £265. Very short on quality Hereford’s only one best bull which made £252 for G Thomasson & Son. Best Angus £250+, mediums £220-£250, smalls £140-£170, smalls channel island crosses £70-£120. Best Herefords £230+, mediums £180-£200, smalls £140-£190, small channel island crosses £70-£120.

32 Native Heifers A super trade, demand for heifers is improving week on week, with medium heifers a terrific price. Top call today was £215 for a Hereford from DC Nurse and £190 for DS&RE Symms, £180 for both G Thomasson & Son and GJP Robinson & Co. Angus to £170 for JR&FJ Hocknell, £158 for GH Kynaston. Best Angus £170+, mediums £120-£150, smalls £70-£120, smalls channel island crosses £40-£70. Best Herefords £180+, mediums £140-£170, smalls £90-£130, small channel island crosses £50-£80.146 Dairy BullsTop call a super Holstein Friesian from JJB Powell&Sons at £190, next RJB Farming at £150, £142 for PB Overy & Son. Channel island cross calves trading well at £15-£30, But also plenty of young British Friesians which would be a good buy at £40-£60. I’m expecting a similar entry over the coming weeks, why not give us a try if you are after some young shapey bulls.27 TB CalvesCurrent supply of dairy bulls extremely high which hit the trade on some dairy bull calves. Most £20-£30 with a top price of £70.

Bulls HeifersBreed No Top Ave No Top AveBritish Blue 25 385 309 21 342 243Simmental 17 360 305 16 310 232Limousin 3 255 228 1 208 -Charolais 4 415 344 4 305 238Angus 27 270 190 15 170 110Hereford 13 252 178 17 215 144Dairy 146 190 45

96 STORE CATTLEAuctioneer: Jonathan Farrall 07796 952948

A few less stores about, somewhat of a disappointment given the levels of trade that are about at this moment, today certainly was no exception, fresh buyers around the ring once again and a definite feeling that many more could have been sold to advantage.

HF Langley & Partners consigned a cracking pen of forward Sim x steers off Monty cows, topping the sale at £1305. Still a good number of forward cattle over £1000 but decent youngsters also finding another gear with 13mo Charolais x steers to £955 for JH Kirk & Sons. One or two pens of good Friesians in the ranks today, a super pen from “The Willingtons” selling to £970.

Heifers looked dearer on the week, some better quality helped and, P Lloyd was out in front with fleshy continentals to £1140. Dairy bred Blues sold to £1005 for G Lewis and again, youngsters with shape were eagerly sought, 13mo Charolais to £860 for Ian Hollinshead who also sold a pedigree Charolais bull at £1335.

Thank you all for your continued support and if you have stores to sell, bring them where the buyers are; EVERY WEEK AT BEESTON, 18 recorded purchasers once again, many more unable to get started!

Remember, when stock is wanted, the Auction system is the only true way to value them AND guarantee payment.

Don’t hesitate to call Jonathan for any advice on marketing store/beef cattle or better still try some next week.

**********Auction puts Action and satisfaction in to your transaction**********

This marketing club is totally inclusive and looking for new members, everyone welcome, call JF anytime 07796 952948 or email jonathanfarrall@wrightmarshall.co.uk

Steers Breed Age Price ParishSimmental x 24 1305.00 BickleySimmental x 24 1220.00 BickleySimmental x 23 1180.00 Bickley

Aberdeen Angus 24 1120.00 BickertonBlonde x 19 1095.00 Bickley

Simmental x 23 1095.00 BickleyHereford x 23 1065.00 Tarporley

Aberdeen Angus 24 1065.00 BickertonHereford x 30 1040.00 Bickerton

Friesian 27 970.00 Willington

Heifer Breed Age Price Parish

British Blue 22 1140 BickleyLimousin x 21 1135 BickleyLimousin x 22 1080.00 WillingtonBritish Blue 22 1005.00 Crewe GreenBritish Blue 20 990.00 Warford

Aberdeen Angus 27 960.00 HuntingtonHereford x 20 920.00 Crewe GreenBlonde x 19 870.00 Bickley

Charolais x 13 860.00 Goostrey

Charolais x 13 860.00 Goostrey

FORTHCOMING SALES

POULTRY SALESPoultry Sales At Beeston Every Monday

Commencing at 10.00 amMarket opens from 7.00 am

First come, First Served, No Reservations.Please call our office on 01829-262100

or email beeston@wrightmarshall.co.uk

HORTICULTUREEVERY WEDNESDAY - 10.30 AM

The U.K.’s largest Horticultural Sales by auction, incl. Bedding and Pot Plants, Shrubs, Cut Flowers, Eggs, Potatoes and Veg. For further details please contact Jonathan Farrall 07769652948

HAY/STRAW SALESEvery Thursday at 12 Noon

Buying or Selling give us a try.Enquiries to Andrew Wallace 01829 262132

WEANLINGSFRIDAY 2nd MARCH - 12.30pm – 200 Head : Please contact Simon Lamb on 07815 188125 with entries for cataloguing.

BRITISH BLUES at BEESTONAnnual Show and Sale of British Blue cattle(on behalf of the British Blue Cattle Society)

of 60 PEDIGREE and CROSSBRED BLUESSATURDAY 3rd MARCH

13 PEDIGREE BULLS; 4 PEDIGREE FEMALES;43 BLUE Crossbreds, including several with potential

for Summer and Winter Shows;68 Pedigree EMBRYOS; 6 Straws Tamhorn Sumo;

Catalogues from Beeston - 01829 262100or from our website

www.wrightmarshall.co.uk/auctioneers/ specialsales/cataloguesALSO ON THIS DAY

SPRING SALE OF RARE BREED POULTRY & WATERFOWL

Together with a Special Sale of Poultry Sundries including Feeders, Crates, Coops etc. Entry Forms from our office or on our website:

PEDIGREE AND COMMERCIAL DAIRY CATTLETUESDAY, 6th MARCH - 10.30 AM

BEESTON CASTLE AUCTION259 HEAD

Being the entire Dispersal of the noted high yielding SAXELBY herd of Pedigree Holsteins, the property of “Master Breeders” A & R & J Stafford, Saxelby Pastures, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and comprising 133 Cows & Milking Heifers, 42 In-calf Heifers, 27 Maidens and 57 Heifer Calves under 12 months. This is an exceptional catalogue presenting an opportunity for ALL, catering not only for the Breeder, with modern Sires, depth of pedigree, type and index but the Commercial Milk Producer too, through their natural ability to produce large volumes of milk. The herd calves all year round, is very young with 101 of the 133 adults milking with their 1st, 2nd or 3rd lactations including 47 milking heifers. The outstanding conformation cannot be underestimated, there are 20(EX), 54(VG-including 10 VG-2yr), 116 animals classified over 80 points sell. The Youngstock are exceptional, displaying power and dairyness, plus plenty of potential Show Calves. Many great individuals from many of the world’s best cow families feature – Amber, Ann, Bertha, Beth, Irma, Marie, Monogram, Olivia, Primrose, Rosabel, Rose, Rosina, Rosy, Sallie and Sundae plus 55 members of the Patricia’s. Excellent management, fed TMR, milked twice daily, cubicle housed. Herd average 10501 kg3.98% 3.13%. CC 71. Average daily yield of 34.9 kg. Vacc. BVD, IBR, Lepto. Youngest Calves BVD tag tested. Never had a case of Johnes and monitored. TB 1yr. PMT 19th February, never had a case.

MID MONTH FOCUS MILK DAIRY SALETUESDAY, 13th MARCH

Commercial and Pedigree Holstein Dairy Cattle & Youngstock (Also open to all Dairy Breeds) Supported by the Western Holstein Club. Closing Date for Entries - FRIDAY 2nd MARCH.

SALE ANNOUNCMENT:SATURDAY 23rd JUNE at 10.00 AMChurches View Farm, Ashton, Chester

Summer Vintage Sale of Tractors, Implements, Yesteryear Sundries etc.By kind permission of Mr G.A. Newsome.

Enquiries to A.K. Wallace on 07850 250 641.

63rd National Show & Sale on behalf of

The British Blue Cattle Society

To be held on Saturday 3rd March 2018At Beeston Castle Auction, Beeston, Cheshire

CW6 9NZ01829 262100

Email:laurielacey@wrightmarshall.co.uk

1st March 2018 wagon/trailer washIn Remembrance of one of our 16-year-old students that very sadly passed away during the Christmas Holiday.The students would love to wash your trailer/wagon out for you in return for a donation to our fundraising efforts.

The money raised will be split between related charities and a memorial here at college.

CHESHIRE YFC are looking for a

County CoordinatorWe are seeking a self-motivated individual, with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. The successful candidate will have a flexible and responsive approach coupled with the ability to prioritise and work with minimum supervision. The job description, person specification, and application details for the post can be found at www.cheshireyfc.co.uk.

You will be expected to work on average 30 hours per week. For part of your time you will be expected to attend evening meetings and events and also some weekend events. The rest of the time will be flexible.

Applicants should submit their CV with a covering letter, in confidence, to our Treasurer at treasurer@cheshireyfc.co.uk. The closing date for applications will be Friday 23rd February 2018.

Basic Payment Scheme 2018It’s the time of year again in which BPS claims need to be completed, please find below a summary of this year’s updates :-

The RPA have undertaken proactive land change detection (PLCD) mapping updates which can lead to incorrect land data. Therefore it is extremely important to check your online maps and query and incorrect updates, these can include land cover changed, temporary electric fences mapped as permanent boundaries etcIs your land currently, or sometime doing the year going to be affected by transport or utility works? If such works last for over 28 days you must withdraw the land from your BPS application to prevent a penalty, compensation for the loss of BPS payment can be claimed for.Transferring land to a new owner or tenant can be completed online, if an error occurs during this process you must complete a paper RLE1 form to transfer/remove the affected parcel. We have now began the process of transferring entitlements, we expect further entitlements to come onto the market in the coming weeks therefore ensure that you have the current number of entitlements to match the eligible hectares in which you are claiming on. If they are not used, you will lose them! New greening rules, with key changes including ‘trees in a line’ under the EFA hedges option, the inclusion of field margins under the EFA buffer strip option and EFA fallow cover now converts to permanent grassland and the management rules have now changed. We are now taking instructions to undertake BPS claims for 2018, do not hesitate to contact Andrew, Jonty or Stephen if you would like to book an appointment or require further information. Andrew (Beeston) 01829 262100Jonty (Beeston) 01829 262145Stephen (Northwich) 01606 41318

Countryside Productivity Scheme (Small Grant)A grant which has been introduced with a £60 million fund. Farmers can apply for between £3,000 and £12,000 contribution towards a maximum of 40% of eligible costs. Targeted at supporting investment for specific pieces of Agricultural equipment.

- Each item has a minimum specification and has been given a standard cost, which is the maximum fixed price they will pay grant towards

- Cattle, Sheep, Pig specific equipment- General livestock equipment- Precision farming equipment - Other general equipment- Deadline for applications for the first round of funding are 14th March 2018

If you would like any advice or support during this process give Jonty or Stephen a call. Jonty (Beeston) 01829 262145Stephen (Northwich) 01606 41318

FREE SHEEP SCAB TESTING IN WALESSheep Farmers in Wales may be interested in making use of a free sheep scab testing service, being offered from 15th December 2017 – 31st March 2018. It is hoped the scheme to examine samples for

sheep ectoparasites, being supported by Welsh Government, will provide accurate diagnoses to aid the identification of the most appropriate treatment methods. Testing is being done at the specialist parasitology department at APHA Carmarthen Veterinary Investigation Centre (VIC) – but samples should be sent via your vet, accompanied by full clinical history, using the appropriate form here or here. For further information, contact Carmarthen VIC at carmarthen@apha.gsi.gov.uk or 012672 35244

PEDIGREE DEPARTMENT - SALES FIXTURES 2018

MARCH

3rd : Annual Show and Sale of British Blue cattle, including Pedigree Bulls and Females, and Blue Crossbred cattle, many with Show Potential.

6th : HOLSTEINS: The Dispersal of the SAXELBY herd of Pedigree Holsteins (259 head), the property of “Master Breeders” A & R & J Stafford, Saxelby Pastures, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire at Beeston Castle Auction.

13th : The Famous Wright Marshall Mid-Month Sale of Pedigree and Commercial Dairy Cattle and Young Stock of all ages at Beeston Castle Auction. (Entries Close: Friday, 2nd March)

20th : HOLSTEINS: The Dispersal of the SOUTHBARHAM herd of Pedigree Holsteins (400 head), the property of G W Goddard & Partners, Barham, Canterbury, Kent at Beeston Castle Auction.

29th : Month End Sale of Pedigree and Commercial Dairy Cattle at Beeston Castle Auction. (Entries Close: Monday, 19th March)

APRIL

3rd : HOLSTEINS: Dispersal Sale of a High Yielding, High Health Status Herd of Pedigree Holsteins (250 head) on Farm in North Yorkshire.

10th : The Famous Wright Marshall Mid-Month Sale of Pedigree and Commercial Dairy Cattle and Young Stock of all ages at Beeston Castle Auction. (Entries Close: Friday, 30th March)

27th : Month End Sale of Pedigree and Commercial Dairy Cattle at Beeston Castle Auction. (Entries Close: Monday, 16th April)

Contact Simon Lamb on 07815 188125 or 01829 262120 for more information.

350 TONNE OF CLAMPED GRASS SILAGE FOR SALEMiddlewich area, 9.6 ME and 16.1% Dry Matter

Loading facilities available

Contact Jonty for more details 07595453306

WANTED ON BEHALF OF A CLIENTLand and buildings suitable for approx 30 Suckler cows

All enquiries in confidence to Jonathan Farrall FdSc FLAA at BeestonTelephone 01829 262100

ACCOMMODATION LANDAt Tarvin By Pass (A54), Tarvin, CH3 8JD

1.118 Acres or 0.453 HectaresA small parcel of Land on the edge of Tarvin Village with Mains Water, of interest to Speculators, Hobby

Farmers or Equestrian Enthusiasts.Guide Price: £25,000 to £35,000.

For Sale by Informal TenderWritten Tenders to Beeston Castle Auction by 12 Noon on Thursday 22nd March 2018.

Enquiries to Jean on 01829 262 132. Ref: AKW/Jean

GRASS/ARABLE LANDCheckley Lane and A531 Main Road,

Wrinehill, CW3 9BZLot 1 – 4.94 Acres

A rectangular parcel ideally suited for hobby farmers or equestrian enthusiasts with mains water and a field shelter.

Guide Price: £60,000 - £70,000.Lot 2 – 9.26 Acres

A good field suitable for grass or arable cropping with a field shelter and access onto the main A531

Guide Price: £90,000 - £110,000.For sale by Private TreatyEnquiries to 01829 262 132.

TO RENTSouth Cheshire Equestrian Centre

Fully equipped with 19 Stables, Menage and 30 AcresAvailable on a Ten Year Agreement from 1st April 2018.

Viewing by appointment only.Enquiries to A.K. Wallace or Jean on 01829 262 132.

FIRST CLASS GRASSLANDBeech Lane. Kingsley WA6 6LN

Extending to 6.425 Acres 6.425 Acres or 2.600 Hectares – Guide Price - £60,000 to £75,000

For Sale by Private TreatyEnquiries to Beeston on 01829 262 132

LOWER WITHINGTON £695,000

An attractive and very well appointed property located in a delightful rural position in the heart of sought after Cheshire. Excellent quality single storey two bedroom barn conversion with scope to create a third bedroom with ensuite. The property benefits from the most beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds which must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

ALLOSTOCK, NEAR KNUTSFORD £795,000

A most attractive detached five bedroom family residence nestling in wonderfully manicured gardens and grounds. Woodside Farm is situated on a private road in a convenient location and surrounded by open countryside with views over Dove Mere to the front.

For further details please contact:FINE & COUNTRY,

1 Princess Street, Knutsford, WA16 6BY TEL. 01565 621624 Email: knutsford@fineandcountry.com

CONWAY, NORTH WALES

Secluded Smallholding in an elevated location with far reaching views, comprising a four bedroom brick farmhouse, steel frame multipurpose building and approximately in 169.55 Acres of upland grassland..

Offers in the region of £495,000. Additional Hill Land available if required.FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

Contact Andrew Wallace on 01829 262 132.