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Good Afternoon Everyone,
Please find click here to see the latest newsletter with details of forthcoming events & here for the Herd Competition Entry Form. The closing date is 10th August 2022.
The commercial open day- Sunday 7th August is open to everyone; however as numbers are limited to 50; Cornwall and South West clubs are being offered the opportunity to book early before the event is widely advertised and I hope to hear from you regarding attendance by 30th July.
Regarding the herd competition we have a judge willing to travel down from Scotland to assess Cornish pedigree and commercial herds culminating in an awards evening at Constantine Social Club on Thursday 25th August.
Constantine Social Club Kitchen – TR11 5AG
Thursday 25th August 2022
Herd Competition Awards Presentation at 9.00 p.m.
Meet at 7.00p.m. for 7:30 p.m. for Dinner
£17.50 per head
Choices to be booked by 22nd August 2022
Beef Pie, Roast Potatoes & Veg
or
Chicken Katsu Curry & Rice
Sticky Toffee Pudding Custard/Cream
or
Cheesecake & Cream
Tea or Coffee
Please save the date for the Club Dinner and Dance Friday 7th October and contact breeders, buyers, businesses as well as friends and family to make up your own table of eight. This is a night out together before cattle are housed and not just about celebrating the Simmental Breed.
The committee will need to have some idea of numbers by their next meeting on Wednesday 14th September.
Finally huge congratulations to all members that have exhibited at the Royal Cornwall Show and one day shows to date. Your efforts are very much appreciated. The impressive results in the inter-breed and young handlers classes should be celebrated by the Club and Society alike.
Best wishes
Bridget Olds
Cornwall Simmental Club Secretary
