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BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE SOCIETY 50TH ANNIVERSARY OVERVIEW

In 2022 the British Limousin Cattle Society celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Limousin breed in the UK with a series of events - a golden celebration of these golden-red cattle which first came to the UK from France in 1971 .
THE Limousin breed has firmly established itself at the forefront of the British beef industry with almost 3,000 breeder members registering 18,000 pedigree calves and generating sales of over £ 6 million per annum . As such , the high-profile 50th Anniversary is sure to draw a large crowd and attract significant media interest throughout the year . We look forward to seeing you – all are very welcome !
NATIONAL LIMOUSIN SHOW
Fri 29th - Sat 30th July
400 + entries are anticipated for a two-day spectacle of Limousin pedigree and commercial livestock being shown at Borderway Mart , Carlisle , home of Society auctioneers Harrison & Hetherington .
• Significant prize fund ; special commemorative trophies
• Entries close Friday 3rd June
• International judging line-up : Christian Laloi ( France ), Paul Sykes ( Ireland ), Louise Forsyth ( Scotland ) and Jim Quail ( Northern Ireland )
Trueman Euphonium Overall Pedigree Champion National Limousin Show 2011
Black Beauty Overall Commercial Champion National Limousin Show 2016
NATIONAL PEDIGREE & COMMERCIAL HERD COMPETITION - AUTUMN 2022
Each of the nine Regional Limousin Clubs will put forward an overall commercial and pedigree herd winner to go forward to a national judge-off in the autumn . The pedigree and commercial judges are Jim Scott ( Ardigon Herd ) & Peter Alexander ( Mains of Mause ) respectively . A gala awards presentation evening is planned for Friday 14th October , the eve of the Carlisle October Bull Sale .
WHINFELLPARK OPEN DAY
Thu 28th July – 11am to 4pm
Kicking off the extended Anniversary Weekend on the Thursday is the much-anticipated Open Day at Whinfellpark near Penrith with the opportunity to look round some tremendous cattle and enjoy what is on offer in terms of hospitality , stockjudging , trade stands and farm tours courtesy of Messrs Jenkinson . One not to be missed !
ANNIVERSARY SALE - Fri 29th July
Entries are already being taken for this special pedigree sale at Carlisle under Premier Society Sale Rules designed as a one-off celebration of the breed . A limited number of unique lots will be on offer pre-selected by a committee and / or ballot . Closing date Fri 6th May .
GOOD CRAIC !
Whilst Limousin cattle will always be the focus , let ’ s not forget the importance of a great social occasion and bringing like-minded people together from the four home countries as well as Ireland , France and beyond . An Exhibitor Dinner and Anniversary Supper are being held in a specially-erected marquee at Borderway . Some free tickets come as part of the exhibitor entry fee whilst further tickets can be pre-ordered for both meals .
• Exhibitor Dinner ( Thurs 28th July )
• Anniversary Supper ( Fri 29th July )
• Charity auction of Golden Bull
2011 National Herd Competition Winner Craig Ridley ( Haltcliffe ) pictured with judge Sam Coleman
Full details including entry schedule and order forms can be found on the 50th Anniversary page on www . limousin . co . uk For all sponsorship and other enquiries , please contact info @ limousin . co . uk