Albion Cattle Society Weekend: 5th/6th October, 2024. RSVP
Dear Member/Albion Enthusiast,
Our open weekend is getting closer and it’s time to send out final details.
We have a lovely open weekend planned- visiting the Henmore herd of Albions and the Chatsworth Albions in the fabulous landscape within the county from which the Albions originated from. Please see below to view the itinerary.
ITINERARY FOR ACS OPEN WEEKEND 5th/6TH October
Saturday 5th October: Meet at Rockhurst Farm, Aldwark, Grange Mill, Matlock, DE4 4HX
with kind permission of Ms Jane Bonsall. (07889 129611)
Approx 10 am: Tea & coffee, followed by trailer ride around the farm to see the small herd of Henmore Albions, the Albion beef cross-breeds, the Continental herd and home bred lambs.
Approx 1pm: Lunch followed by ACS Open Discussion and Herd Competition awards
Sunday 6th October: Meet at Chatsworth Farmyard, Chatsworth House, Bakewell, DE45 1PP
with kind permission from the team at Chatsworth Farmyard and particularly our guide, Ms Alice Morley. (07769 182592)
Approx 10 am: Tea & coffee, meeting the Chatsworth Albions and other rare breeds in the Farmyard, followed by trailer ride around the estate and a visit to the Chatsworth Farm Shop, (option to buy your lunch here.)
This should last until lunch time but discounted tickets are available at a special rate for ACS if you wish to stay and visit Chatsworth House and Gardens in the afternoon.
RSVP: ACS Secretary: Susannah Mannerings: 07733 419685 (text, phone or WhatsApp)
E-mail: srmannerings@gmail.com
Please let us know numbers coming, Saturday, Sunday or both days & if you have any dietary requirements
Please also let us know if you are not able to come.
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