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We always have a committee meeting to discuss the year s events before writing to you all and due to the inclement weather conditions this meeting was held up! <span style="">&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Second most important item is subs time, so if you wish to be a Member of our Club in 2010 could you please fill in the enclosed form and send to me with a cheque for £15, my address is on the form. Anyone paying by Direct Debit need only send back the form if their details have changed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">This letter is being sent to all Society Members, but only those paying a Club subscription will receive future communications.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Quickly I will just roundup previous news! November saw our Dinner held in conjunction with the SW Limousin Club. A big thanks to Colin &amp; Joan Hutchings who worked really hard on this event. Although the numbers in attendance weren t great, the food and company made for an enjoyable evening and with an Auction, we even managed to raise £900 to be split between the two Clubs and the Devon Air Ambulance. We also organised a really good Calf Show at Bristol with a tremendous entry forward on the day. Thanks to all involved in making this event a huge success.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>So now onto 2010, it may only be February but it has already been a tremendous time for the South West Club. At the recent Society AGM one of our Members, Paul Jeenes was voted in as the President. This is a great honour and I know Paul will do a fantastic job. Also at the meeting, Ed Jones was voted onto Council, he will join Mark Pilcher who is already in attendance and the South West will certainly be well represented in Scotland now!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Events for 2010:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;">28<sup>th</sup> March:</span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Sunday Lunch Social at Cullompton! Ed &amp; Claire Jones have kindly offered to show us around the Rull Herd, which has been extremely successful in the last few years. There will also be some fun competitions and a hot Sunday Lunch, 11.30 onwards.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Please let me know on 01503 240478 if you wish to attend. (At least a week in advance)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Sales in 2010:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">The <b style="">Angus Society Show &amp; Sales at Bristol</b> have been confirmed as <b style=""><span style="color: red;">10<sup>th</sup> April</span></b> anyone interested in buying or selling should contact <b style="">McCartneys </b>on<b style=""> <span style="color: black;">01905 769770</span></b><span style="color: black;">. (Clive Roads)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: black;">South West Multi Breed Sale, Sedgemoor Market on </span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;">8<sup>th</sup> April</span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: black;">. </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: black;">Contact Robert Venner on 01278 410278</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Other events are still in the planning stage, the AGM in April and the biennial Herd Competition will run <span style="">&nbsp;</span>this year and the Luncheon will make a reappearance too. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Don t forget that each year I like to compile a list of  CATTLE FOR SALE in the area, these lists will be available at the shows, will be on our website and I will send to anyone who inquires. If you have any cattle for sale it would be worth your while to let me know so hopefully we will be able to supply the demand that there is for Angus cattle. Please also let me know when you sell them so that I can take them off the list and then I am not giving out dated information.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Don t forget to visit our website (address above) as it is regularly updated with all the news and reviews, show results, cattle for sale etc.<span style="">&nbsp; </span>If you are a Member and <u>do not</u> want your information on there you will have to let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">We look forward to meeting you at our events in 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Secretary: Gayle Bersey<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Chairman: Bob Quantrill <o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">01503 240478<span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a href="mailto:gayle@bersey.fslife.co.uk"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">gayle@bersey.fslife.co.uk</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"> <span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">01934 732882 </span></em></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><a href="mailto:hmeadow@btinternet.com"><span style="font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">hmeadow@btinternet.com</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><br><table style="border: 4px double rgb(0, 153, 0);" align="center" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="2" width="95%"><tbody><tr><td align="center"> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">South West of England Aberdeen Angus Club<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Newsletter August 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p></o:p>Whilst writing this newsletter I am actually looking out of the window at sunshine! I am not sure how long it will last but hopefully long enough for all of us to catch up on some dry weather jobs! I always start these things about the weather and for once it s good news!!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">Just to recap of some of this year s activities since the last letter: We had a lovely visit to Royal Cornwall from the Society s President, William McLaren Jnr and his wife, Karen. William has commented under the report of his judging on the Society Website and said some very nice things about his visit. We also had a really interesting trip to the Rosemead Herd in June. Unfortunately, not overly well supported but those of us who went had a lovely day. Although there were a few hiccups with the coach but I put that down to me spending 4 days at Royal Cornwall in the run up!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Onto the events that are still to come for 2009:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;"><o:p></o:p>Sunday 23<sup>rd</sup> August:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Dudley and Stuart Luxton have kindly agreed to let us visit their newly established Angus herd at Okehampton. They have been Limousin breeders for a number of years and after using an Angus bull for crossing, have decided to start an Angus herd. They also have newly opened a Butchers shop which we are able to view.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">For all those with Sat Nav the address is: North Alfordon Farm, Okehampton, Devon EX20 1RX.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The Luxton Family have invited us to a BBQ first at 12pm for 1pm start with a look around the farm after. All those wishing to attend, could they please let me know on 01503 240478.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Saturday 19<sup>th</sup> September:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Although not exactly in our area, The Society s National Angus Show will be held at Newbury Show. Previously it has been held in the North of England and Scotland and it will be back up that end again next year, so why not take the opportunity of coming for a look as I know there are lots of exhibitors from across England and Scotland that will be there.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Thursday 15<sup>th</sup> October:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Bristol Sale of Aberdeen Angus Cattle. Please support this as we could well lose it otherwise. McCartneys on </span><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">01905 769770.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Saturday 7<sup>th</sup> November:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Southern England Calf Show, Bristol Sales Centre. Schedules out soon and will be sent to all Club Members.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Any sponsorship would be gratefully received. Or ideas of people to ask would be good too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: red;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Friday, 27th November 2009.</span></b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><span class="style1"></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><small><span class="style1">Dinner at Oake Manor Golf Club, Taunton, Somerset in conjunction with the South West of England Limousin Club. <b style="">Speaker: Ron Bendall.</b> More details nearer the time.</span><br style=""></small> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br style=""> <!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><o:p></o:p></span>I have been asked alot about the Herd Competition, this is held every two years and will next be in 2010. This year s competition will be a caption competition, details will be sent out with the next newsletter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Let s finish on a good note for the West Country, congratulations to the Westcott Family from Minehead who have won the EBLEX Most Improved herd of 2009. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>Don t forget to look at our website for Club info and also the Society s new Website is brilliant for up to date National info. You just might find some Club Members on there too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Secretary: Gayle Bersey<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>01503 240478<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>gayle@bersey.fslife.co.uk<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">Chairman: Bob Quantrill<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>01934 732882<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><a href="mailto:hmeadow@btinternet.com"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">hmeadow@btinternet.com</span></a><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(13, 13, 13);"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> </td></tr></tbody></table><br><br><br> <small> </small></div> <small> </small><small> </small> <small> </small> <table style="border: 4px double rgb(0, 153, 0); width: 95%; text-align: left; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">South West of England Aberdeen Angus Club<o:p></o:p></span></b></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Newsletter, Spring 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Well the birds certainly think it s spring anyway! Let s hope we have more of a  normal year of weather in 2009 although with the snow it hasn t exactly been typical so far! Spring means it must be time for the <b style="">AGM</b>, enclosed are the minutes from last year. This year it will be held on <o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Wednesday 1<sup>st</sup> April, 7.30pm at North Curry Pavillion, near Taunton. <o:p></o:p></span></b></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">The AGM should not take more than half an hour and then we are delighted to have Rob Wills of UK Sires Services to speak to us afterwards. After the speaker we will have a shared supper so please bring a plate of something (buffet style, sandwiches, cake etc) If anyone wishes to become a Member of our Committee please let me know before the meeting, likewise if you would like to be Secretary or Treasurer.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">The show season is just around the corner and we will be having our stands at Devon County, Bath &amp; West and Royal Cornwall. Therefore I am looking for  cattle for sale to go on my list that I hand out to all perspective customers that inquire. We do get several inquiries so it is worth letting me know!<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">The Society President, William McLaren Jnr of the famous Netherton Herd in Scotland will be attending Royal Cornwall and we will be having a  meet &amp; greet with him at <b style="">1pm on Friday 5<sup>th</sup> June</b> at the stand, please come along for some Cornish hospitality and the summer favourite, Pimms.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><span style="">&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Our first herd visit this year will be to the Rosemead Herd of Angus Stovold in Surrey. Rosemead was established over 70 years ago and has a successful show record, so I m sure we could all learn something! This will be on <b style="">Sunday 7<sup>th</sup> June at 11am. </b>There will be a coach from Exeter, details to be confirmed but please let me know if you wish to go.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Our second herd visit will be to local beef farmers, Dudley &amp; Stuart Luxton. Based at Okehampton, the Luxton s have just started an Angus herd but have been using an Angus bull commercially. They have also just opened up a Butchers shop so this will be a really interesting visit. This has been pencilled in for <b style="">Sunday 23<sup>rd</sup> August, </b>but more details nearer the time.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Another date for your diary is the Bristol sale, this will be held on <b style="">Saturday 16<sup>th</sup> May. </b>McCartneys will be conducting the sale again this year after a very successful Autumn one. If you have anything to enter or would like a catalogue contact McCartneys on 01905 769770.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Hopefully there is something of interest for everyone this summer so we hope to meet up with you all at some of these events. Don t worry, I ll be reminding you all of these dates as the year progresses! Don t forget if you have cattle for sale, let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">Secretary: GAYLE BERSEY<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Chairman: BOB QUANTRILL<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);">01503 240478<span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><a href="mailto:gayle@bersey.fslife.co.uk"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;">gayle@bersey.fslife.co.uk</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>01934 732882<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;; color: rgb(29, 27, 17);"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <small> <br> <br> </small> <small> </small><small> </small><small> </small> <table style="border: 4px double rgb(0, 153, 0); width: 95%; text-align: left; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">SOUTH WEST of ENGLAND ABERDEEN ANGUS CLUB<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk<o:p></o:p></span></i></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Newsletter - January 2009<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Let me start by wishing everyone a Happy New Year! <o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Second most important item is subs time, yes you ve guessed it we re after your money! Subs are due in January, so if you wish to be a Member of our Club in 2009 could you please fill in the enclosed form and send to me with a cheque for £15, my address is on the form. Anyone paying by Direct Debit need only send back the form if their details have changed. <o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">This letter is being sent to all Society Members, but only those paying a Club subscription will receive future communications.<o:p></o:p></span></b></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">The Club s committee have already had their first meeting of the year to discuss future events. It was decided at this meeting that due to present circumstances with the credit crunch we would not have a Mouse Racing Evening this year. So that will give you a chance to save your pennies for next year! I haven t had chance to confirm many details for the events yet but we are hoping to organise two herd visits, one local and one out of the area, our AGM will be in the spring where we are hoping to have Chrissie Lawrence, the Society s Brand Development person to speak to us, a Dinner will be held in the Autumn and not forgetting our Calf show on the 7<sup>th</sup> November at Bristol. Of course we will have our usual promotional stands at the three main West Country shows, the Society s President will be judging at Cornwall so we are hoping to have a meet and greet on one of the days.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Don t forget that each year I like to compile a list of  CATTLE FOR SALE in the area, these lists will be available at the shows, will be on our website and I will send to anyone who inquires. If you have any cattle for sale it would be worth your while to let me know so hopefully we will be able to supply the demand that there is for Angus cattle. Please also let me know when you sell them so that I can take them off the list and then I am not giving out dated information.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">The Angus Society sales at Bristol have been confirmed as 16<sup>th</sup> May and 15<sup>th</sup> October, anyone interested in buying or selling should contact McCartneys on <span style="color: black;">01905 769770.</span><o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Don t forget to visit our website (address above) as it is regularly updated with all the news and reviews, show results, cattle for sale etc. <span>&nbsp;</span>If you are a Member and <u>do not</u> want your information on there you will have to let me know.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Just to round up the news from 2008, firstly, if you didn t attend the Lunch (which was very friendly and sociable) you will not have caught up with the winners of the Herd Competition. This was judged in September by Ian Anderson from Ayrshire. Large Herd: 1<sup>st</sup>: Micheal &amp; Jenny Collins, Cornwall, 2<sup>nd</sup>: Colin &amp; Joan Hutchings, Somerset, 3<sup>rd</sup>: Rupert Dodd, Somerset. Medium herd: 1<sup>st</sup>: Irwin &amp; Dilys Rowe, Cornwall, 2<sup>nd</sup>: Rob &amp; Una Venner, Devon, 3<sup>rd</sup>: Brian Derrick, Somerset. Small herd: 1<sup>st</sup>: Gayle Bersey, Cornwall, 2<sup>nd</sup>: Gary Passmore, Somerset, 3<sup>rd</sup>: Claire &amp; Edward Jones, Devon. Best Stock Bull: Colin &amp; Joan Hutchings, Best Group of 2008 born Calves by same sire: Irwin &amp; Dilys Rowe, Best 2008 Bull Calf: Gill &amp; Kevin Quinn, Somerset, Best 2008 Heifer Calf: Edward &amp; Claire Jones.<o:p></o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">We also had a very successful Southern England Calf Show at Bristol last November where entries from all over the South of England were very good, although we could always do with more! The Champion of the show came to the West Country, this was a super heifer from Colin &amp; Joan Hutchings from Dulverton, Kingsbrompton </span><span class="style1"><span style="font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">Etheria H657 </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">and reserve also came to the West Country, this went to a bull <span class="style1">Rull Erebus H087 which was shown by Edward &amp; Claire Jones. A big thank you to all those that worked hard and supported the Calf Show and we look forward to another good one this year. <o:p></o:p></span></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><small><span class="style1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';">We look forward to meeting you at our events in 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Calisto MT','serif';"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><small><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Calisto MT&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;;"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></small></p> <small> </small></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <small> <br> <br></small><small><br></small><small><br></small><small><br></small><small><br> <br> </small> <table style="width: 95%; text-align: left; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"> <h2> </h2> <div id="tabs6"> <ul> <!-- CSS Tabs --> <li id="current"><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/default.htm"><span>Home</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/Members.html"><span>Members</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/cattle.html"><span>Cattle for Sale</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/events.html"><span>Events Diary</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/Show%20Results%202009.html"><span>Show Results 2009</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/herd%20Comp.html"><span>Herd Competition</span></a></li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <small><br> </small> <table style="width: 95%; text-align: left; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"> <div id="tabs6"> <ul> <!-- CSS Tabs --> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/contacts.html"><span>Contacts</span></a></li> <li><a href="Southern%20England%20Calf%20Show%202009..html"><span>Southern Calf Show</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/Show%20Contacts.html"><span>Show Contacts</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/Photo%20Comp.htm"><span>Photo Competition</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/Archives.html"><span>Archives</span></a></li> </ul> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <small><br> </small><small><br> </small> <div style="text-align: center;"><small> </small><small> </small> <table style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; color: black; font-family: Verdana;" align="center" width="738"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 738px;" align="center" valign="middle"><small> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"> <!-- hide javascript LastModDate = new Date(document.lastModified) month = LastModDate.getMonth() month = (month * 1) + 1 Time = new Date(document.lastModified); Hour = Time.getHours(); Mins = Time.getMinutes(); Secs = Time.getSeconds(); day = LastModDate.getDate() year = LastModDate.getYear() if (year < 2000) year=year + 1900; document.write("Page last updated at ", Hour,":",Mins,":",Secs," on ",day,"/" ,month,"/",year," ","by Gayle") // done hiding --> </script></small></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <small> </small></div> <noscript><small><div class="statcounter"><a href="http://www.statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img class="statcounter" src="http://c39.statcounter.com/3440574/0/3c6525b6/1/" alt="free website stats program" ></a></div></small></noscript> <small> <!-- Start of StatCounter Code --> <script type="text/javascript"> var sc_project=3440574; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_partition=38; var sc_security="3c6525b6"; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.aberdeenangus-swenglandclub.co.uk/block/my-counter_xhtml.js"></script><!-- End of StatCounter Code --><br> </small></div> </body></html>