PYMOOR STOCKMANS CLUB

Started out as an idea between myself and Chris Jackson (On Farm Cattle Competition Manager) as a possible way of keeping the Pymoor Show in people’s minds more often and at the same time fill a general gap in the way cattle folk in our corner of East Anglia go about their business. This is not meant in a derogatory way or in a directive sense but it was thought that a Stockman’s Club could prove helpful to people in the longer term.

In early April after the Cattle Competition and the Stockman’s Dinner, an introduction note was sent out regarding the possible formation of a Stockman's Club. It outlined the why, how, when and what etc., to all those who participated in the Competition, asking if they would be interested in joining. With great surprise and pleasure there was a very positive response from just about everyone written to.

At present there are no formal "Aims or Rules", but the following points were made in the original letter and at the inaugural meeting.

• To promote commercial and pedigree cattle owning and breeding in the region;

• To provide a convenient focal point for cattle owners, breeders and managers in the region;

• To encourage breeders to bring their cattle to the Pymoor Show and to stimulate interest in    holding a traditional Cattle Show in future years;

• To hold 3 or 4 meetings a year for members in a semi-social environment, at which topics    presented could include Nutritional and Feeding Plans, Breeding and AI, Stock Husbandry and    Veterinary Topics/Issues;

• Arrange visits to farms, abattoirs and food processing plants;

• To make the Club open to anyone with an interest in cattle;

• An annual membership fee payable and the Club to be organised by a small committee formed    from the membership;

• To create a page in the Pymoor Show web site (www.pymoorshow.com) dedicated to the Club;

• To start a Newsletter, which could include details of members’ cattle for sale.



Chris and I think the Club is here is to stay, which is such a positive early outcome for us.

John Pinnells and Chris Jackson


Please feel free to get back to us on any points by
Email: johnpinnells@hotmail.com or
tel: 01353 699606 mob: 07932 575133 or
Chris mob: 07768 323345

 

   
   
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