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WINTER SOCIAL 2025
The Cotswold Sheep Society warmly invite all members, their family and friends to our Annual Prize Giving and Society Winter Social on Sunday 23rd November. Further details to follow shortly.
COTSWOLD SHEEP PHOTOGRAPHS
Gary Birtwhistle from the Whistledown flock is producing a calendar with the theme: 'our flocks in their natural environment'. Please forward any suitable, high quality photographs of your Cotswolds directly to Gary or to info@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk.
IN A SPIN - STROUDWATER TEXTILE TRUST
Cotswold Sheep Society Members are kindly invited to this event held by the Stroudwater Textile Trust on Saturday 11th October, 10am to 4pm at Stroud Brewery.
BLUETONGUE RULE CHANGE (01/07/2025)
APHA: From 1st July, the restricted bluetongue zone has been extended to cover all of England. This means you will be able to move animals within England without testing or special licences.
However, movement rules are different for animals in Wales and Scotland. From 21st September 2025 some movement restrictions will be eased for vaccinated sheep.
For the Interactive Bluetongue Map click here. For up-to-date news, information, guidance and symptoms, visit the APHA website here.
Cotswold sheep, often referred to as the 'Cotswold Lion' were introduced into the UK by the Romans. Their wool was referred to as the 'Golden Fleece' owing to its rich lustre, and was an important export, particularly in the Middle Ages. It not only played a major role in the development of many Cotswold towns and villages, but also in the finances of the nation. Sadly times have changed, and they are now classified as a rare breed.
Click Here for more information about the history of the Cotswold Wool and Click Here for more about the Breed History.
The Cotswold Sheep Society co-ordinates socials, training, shows and more ....
Moreton in Marsh Show 2024
Representing the Cotswold breed in the Rare & Minority interbreed at Moreton in Marsh Show 2024
Happy Young Handlers
The next generation having fun at the 2024 society show
Moreton in Marsh Show 2023
A strong class of ram lambs for the judge, Mr S Higgins
Moreton in Marsh Show 2024
A great display of Cotswolds at the last show of the season
Showing Workshop 2024
A sunny and informative day for both old and new faces to the show ring
Cotswold Fleece
Beautiful Cotswold fleece on the Society stand at Moreton Show 2023
Worcester Show & Sale 2024
1st Placed Shearling Ewe in the sale ring at Worcester Market
Winter Social 2023
A cosy evening at Cogges Manor Farm for our annual prize giving and winter social
The Society Show 2023
A perfect day and a great turnout of sheep
The Society Show 2024
A strong class of shearling ewes for judge, Ben Stayt
Moreton in Marsh Show 2023
Champion & Reserve Champion
Spring Social 2023
A very good turnout for our spring social with talks from Carol Crowdy & Steve Parkes