Cornwall Simmental Club Report 2008

Dinner at Godolphin Arms, Marazion. Great evening as usual.

FEBRUARY
Quiz night with the South Devon Club. Brains stirred into action. Good evening held at County Arms, Truro.

MARCH
Fiona Sloan (Breed Development Officer) gave talk at Callestick Farm to club and Commercial farmers. Horrendous weather – storms. Good turnout, interesting talk.

MAY
Herd Health Day at Bosahan Farm by invitation of the Olds family. Vets dropped out of talk at last minute so Jim Buckland spoke on why we should take herd health seriously. Then toured around farm and cattle.

Open evening at Rose Farm (Chyanhal Simmental) to celebrate 20 years of Simmental and the pet crematorium.

JUNE
Royal Cornwall. Excellent turnout. New competitors, the Old’s family and Thomas family. Judge Gerald Smith impressed by cattle. Boddington very successful. Stand looked after by William Bolitho at last minute. Well supported, everyone enjoyed the show.

JULY
Herd visit at ‘Trenodden’, Liskeard at the Pearces’ farm. Superb evening, lovely weather, great cattle, super food.

AUGUST
Herd visit to ‘Sowenna’, Bodmin, the Hawkey’s farm. Good turnout to visit commercial cattle and Simmentals. Great hospitality. Cattle looked well.

SEPTEMBER
Annual club trip, this year to Northern Ireland. Visited Ormorga, Ballinaire, Ranfurly and Kilbride Herds. Had an amazing time. Great Hospitality everywhere. Wonderful cattle. Beautifully arranged by David Hazelton for us. We were joined by members of other clubs. Good fun had by all. Inspirational.

Herd competition (Cornwall Club) Judged by Robert Jordan, organized by Roger Pascoe. Excellent entry. Well done to all prize winners and all who took part.

On a sad note, Keith Olver lost his fight against cancer in June and our sympathies go out to Jaqui and his family. He was a popular member and bred some good cattle over the years. He will be missed.

In conclusion, next year 2009 is the big one at the Royal Cornwall, being the National Simmental Show. Looking forward to a great show of Cornish cattle but we need lots of sponsorship. Please all try and get some!!

Thank you to everyone who hosted an event this year and all who helped make this a happy and successful club.

We would all like to thank John Langdon, our past president who retired this year. He was in at the beginning of the club and has been a supportive and valued member for many years.
It was a popular decision to appoint James Lawrey (Tolver) as our new president.

Wishing all a prosperous and successful New Year.

Penny Lally (Chairman)