CHAMPION FATSTOCK MARKET

THE SUN SHONE, judges were pleased and the prices the best ever '“ that's secretary Sally Habberfield's verdict on the 164th Hailsham Fatstock Show which took place at the livestock market on Wednesday.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Dec 2005, 10:11 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:36 BST

Packed showrings saw 60-plus bullocks and 220 sheep entered '“ highest entries ever.

Bob Temple from Ashdown Forest-based Rupert Taylor Ltd, received the award for his champion steer and supreme champion limousin, bought by Guy Grimstone from Lewes.

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Reserve supreme champion and champion heifer was exhibited by Thorndean Farms, Cowbeech, and brought the show's top price for buyer and show president Michael Hamper from Heathfield.

The champion pen of lambs was exhibited by John Seale from Lindfield in West Sussex and bought by Guy Grimstone.

Champion pigs were exhibited by students and staff from Plumpton College.

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