James Stobo CBE.   The Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders was saddened this morning to learn of the passing of James Stobo CBE.   Jim was a well known and well-respected breeder, who farmed at Fishwick and later stayed at Knapdene House, which many of you may know had great views to the Scotland-England border.  Jim prefix was “Tweedside” and his flock number BL88H.  He sold his Shearlings in Ring 1 at Kelso with John Swan & Sons, an...

Tom Tennant will be hosting an Open Day on Sunday 13th August at Gilmanstennant cleugh, Ettrick, Selkirk, TD7 5HR This Open Day is in regocnition of winning the Flock Competition in 2022 The Society were treated to an outstanding display of stocksmanship at the Tom Tennant Open Day.  A number of his stock were gathered in pens in the farmyard where over 100 guests and members could look on. Neil Howie Judged the Stockjudging and members were ...

The Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders is delighted to welcome the following as members of the Society we look forward to seeing them at Society events in the future D83 Mrs Amy Richards, Greenfield D84 Mr & Mrs T McLauglin, Ardroe D85 Mr Richard Bostock, Northcote  D86 Mr Sean P Nee, Renvyle D87 Ms Vicki Gatehouse, Pinewood D88 Miss Linda Irving, Watership D89 Mr Tim Kruger, Derryvilla D90 Merrist Wood College, Fallowfield D91 ...

The Society is pleased to announce the winner of the 100 Club draw for February was Mr Richard Hartshorn, 24 Roden Lane, Roden, Telford, Shropshire  Mr John Barrowman of North Knockglass won the 100 Club draw for March Mrs Wendy Nicola Brown of Clachaig Farm, Isle of Arran was the winner for 100 Club draw for April Mrs Mrs Jennifer Struthers, Millmoor was the winner for 100 Club draw for May Ms Rebecca Rainey, Tyler's was the winner for 100 ...

The Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders wish to express sincere sympathy on the sad passing of HRH Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll.  Throughout her life the Queen demonstrated her love of the countryside and her passion and enthusiasm for the agricultural activities taking place within it will be sorely missed. Our thoughts go to all those affected by this very sad news.   ...

We have upgraded our site, feel free to have a look around! New features include a new interactive map which shows the location of our members to help you locate breeders near you! We also have a "Meet the council" section to let you learn a bit more about the team.  we are always looking for new content and features for our website and facebook site so if you have anything interesting you wish to share please feel free to forward to us. ...

Members Frank and Georgia Hunter from Piperhole flock in Cumbria will be featuring on the BBC programme This Farming Life over the next few weeks. Be sure to tune in to see if you can spot their Borders.  ...

Please note that Colin Douglas has taken over from Bronwyn Campbell as Secretary of the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders from Monday 16th March.  As many of you already know Colin was Secretary from 1986 to 1998 and he knows many of you very well.  He was delighted to be asked to take the position on again and well remembers you all as a friendly happy group. Colin is aware of just how far the Society has come in terms of its record k...