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The Courier
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Courier
Thousands expected at next week's Angus Show
Final preparations are taking place for the 2025 Angus Show which takes place next Saturday. Brechin Castle Showground is the venue for the first major agricultural event in the area this year. Angus Show always draws in a huge turnout of farmers and the general public. Event secretary Arlene Alston told us previous editions have typically attracted 4,000 to 5,000 people. This year's livestock competitions feature 200 sheep, 70 cattle and 300 horses. Among the highlights is the Suffolk Sheep Society's Scottish branch national show. More than 100 top-class Suffolks from as far south as Annan and Fraserburgh in the north will go under the watchful eye of Alastair Barkley of the Blackbrae flock in Northern Ireland. Inter-breed beef and sheep titles will be judged on a points system. Meanwhile, the champion of champions award, which was introduced for the first time last year, will be judged by Blackface breeders Ian and Patsy Hunter, of Dalchirla, Crieff. A strong line-up of other judges from throughout the country will head up the individual breed sections. Stuart Campbell, of the Cladich fold, will be travelling from Argyll to judge the Highland Cattle. And Rachel Buckle, of Carluke, South Lanarkshire, will judge the Beltex sheep. Last year saw the sheep champion named supreme winner. David Leggat tapped out the one-crop Suffolk ewe from Finn Christie, of Inverurie. It beat a Charolais from Robert Young, of Mornity, Perthshire, and a Clydesdale from Jim and Louise Greenhill, of Letham, Angus, to the top title. There is a packed programme of events lined up for the main ring at next week's show. These include the Stannage Stunt Team, while truck and vintage vehicle shows are also shaping up well, with 150 tractors and implements entered.
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Weird Fish shoppers find 'new favourite' summer dress with pockets now reduced by £17
Weird Fish shoppers find 'new favourite' summer dress with pockets now reduced by £17 The 'flattering' summer dress comes in four different prints and is made from 100% organic cotton The 'flattering' Weird Fish dress is perfect for summer days (Image: Weird Fish ) Fashion fans are stocking up their wardrobes with easy-to-wear, breezy and stylish summer dresses for less by shopping a deal stack available at Weird Fish. The clothing retailer have discounted several styles by 25% and if customers apply the code CLUB15 at checkout, they can nab an extra 15% off. One popular piece, the Suffolks Printed Jersey Dress is on sale down from £45 to £33.75, but has been reduced even further to £28.69 with the deal. The dress is designed to fall just above the knee and it's available in four patterns. The print Aqua Marine is proving to be a bestseller, with only a few sizes left in stock, however, the other three are still stocked in UK 8 to 22. The Suffolks Printed Jersey Dress is a new take on the much-loved Tallahassee dress, which is also on sale for the same price here. It features the same 'flattering' shape with a V-neckline and bigger side pockets. It boasts no side fastenings, ensuring it won't look bulky, and gives an effortlessly cool look. READ MORE: Female-friendly sexual wellness brand's site-wide sale includes 'discreet and powerful' toys READ MORE: I ordered the 'perfect' Roman maxi dress and it completely hides my tummy As the style is made from 100% organic cotton, it's a wearable option now the weather is warming up. One customer said they 'use it for the beach' as the breathable fabric keeps them cool and comfortable and another wrote: "Lovely dress well made and good fit ideal for summer days and my holiday in Spain." Suffolks Organic Cotton Printed Jersey Dress £45 £28.69 Weird Fish Get Deal Product Description Shoppers can choose from four colours. Plus, the versatile number can be styled all kinds of ways depending on the season, making it a great investment. A customer pointed out that it can be 'worn with leggings' in the autumn and winter, as well as bare legs in the spring and summer. It has been noted several times by customers that the addition of pockets is much appreciated. A five star review reads: "I love the neckline of the Suffolks dress! It's a lovely dress, comfortable, easy to wear, perfect fit and length, and has pockets! I think I may well have a new favourite!" And another says: "Love the neckline. Perfect fit as always. Pockets are great too." Add a pop of colour into wardrobes with the print Aqua (Image: Weird Fish ) Another cotton summer dress shoppers are enjoying is the Megan Midi Dress from White Stuff. It's £65 and comes with the choice of regular and petite, a feature that the Weird Fish dress could benefit from. Customers of the Weird fish dress have said that they 'love the style' but 'would love it even more if it was a couple of inches longer'. Article continues below A cotton summer dress that is longer in length, falling just above the ankle, is the Roman Cotton Strappy Tiered Midi Dress. Available in blue or red, adding a pop of colour to any wardrobe, the £38 piece was 'great' for one shopper's 'Greek holiday'. Those that have fallen in love with the Suffolks dress can get it on sale at the Weird Fish website. Overall thoughts from customers are that the 'cotton is beautifully soft', the patterns feature 'lovely colour combinations' and some are 'so pleased' they've 'ordered another one in a different colour'.
Press and Journal
04-05-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
North-east student wants to help build future of family-run farm
Every month, we catch up with a member of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). This time we hear from Gemma Stuart, of Udny Junior Agricultural Club. I have been brought up by my parents, alongside my older brother, on an arable and mixed livestock farm at Milltown of Birness, near Ellon. We run a flock of Suffolks, Texels and cross ewes to sell to the pedigree and commercial market at sales across the country. Beside the sheep, we have 300 store cattle which are bought in as forward stores for finishing. In addition, we have 350 acres all ploughable, of which 140ac are used to grow feed barley and 15ac of swedes or stubble turnips, and a small acreage of cabbage. I am currently finishing my fourth year at Scotland's Rural College, studying for a BSc honours degree in rural business management. For the past two years I have had a part-time job at ANM Group, of Thainstone, near Inverurie. After I have finished college I will be going there to work full time. I've had the role of secretary of Udny Young Farmers for the past two years, working alongside the chairman, Andrew Frank. This year I am press secretary for the club, looking after the social media aspect. I joined at the age of 14 to meet like-minded people who have similar interests. My older brother was already part of Udny JAC, and having both parents also previously being heavily involved in Young Farmers, they all encouraged me to join. The meetings and social events were something I was really keen to be involved with, and I have enjoyed every one of them. Coming second overall at the Grampian rally in 2024. As a club, we also won the five-a-side football and best club in the ladies' competitions. Being secretary that day was a big achievement. I was proud to be part of Udny Young Farmers, watching all our members come together working as a team towards the same goal. Winter. In November we sell in-lamb gimmers and ewe lambs at Thainstone, H&H (Harrison & Hetherington) and Dingwall, meeting up with Suffolk breeders from across the country. I also enjoy seeing new life arrive during lambing. There is no better feeling than seeing the new stock rams' offspring being born. For the agriculture industry to be appreciated more and valued for the hard work that is put into their enterprises. Young Farmers has given me the opportunity to be involved in activities and develop new skills. I have developed interpersonal skills, such as public speaking and working together as a team. It has also shown me to take risks, whether they be big or small, and to enter every activity. I've also enjoyed meeting past members with different experiences. They have been willing to show and develop the younger generation to keep Young Farmers' activities alive. Meanwhile, being secretary of Udny JAC has given me valuable experience in organising events and managing large groups, skills I am able to take into the future. To be happy and healthy, and also to enjoy the small things in life. I hope to succeed in everything I do and help to build the future of our family-run farm. Whether someone comes from a farming background or not, I would encourage them to join SAYFC as there is something for everyone. There is so much to gain from joining a Young Farmers' club and making friends for life.
