Foot and Mouth Latest as at 5.00pm on 15/08/07

15th August 2007

Movement restrictions being eased.
McCartneys partners will inform clients on Thursday of marketing arrangements for next week and thereafter. Read more...

Cecil Retires from Ludlow Market

13th August 2007

Cecil (Mr Pitt) has retired from McCartneys LLP after 35 years service. He worked for many years in the accounts department and more recently added Bio Security Officer and Animal Welfare Officer to his range of duties. Cecil was well respected by colleagues, farmers and purchasers alike, always handling situations with tact and diplomacy and reaching conclusions satisfactory to all parties. Those who worked with him at the Ox Pasture will particularly miss his famous jokes! John Uffold, Chairman of McCartneys (right), is shown presenting Cecil (left) with a carriage clock from the partners in appreciation of his long service. All at McCartneys wish him a long and happy retirement. Read more...

Foot and Mouth Latest as at 3.00pm on 10/08/07

10th August 2007

No further news.
Please continue to check this website for further developments. Read more...

Foot and Mouth Latest as at 3.05pm on 8th August

8th August 2007

Slaughtering will be allowed from midnight tonight. Movements direct from farm to abattoir. No special licences required - normal sheep licence, normal passport for cattle. No multiple pickups allowed.

Collection centres to follow in time.
If you have livestock you want sold now, please telephone your local McCartneys Market or Ludlow 01584 872251.

Foot and Mouth Latest as at 10.20am on 7th August 2007

7th August 2007

Some relaxation of total movement ban seems fairly iminent. Perhaps in next couple of days. Movement s direct to slaughter to start with but with out multiple pickups. There after collections centers seem most probable.

If you have any livestock to sell and would like to use our services please contact you local McCartneys Market Office or Michael Thomas or John Uffold on 01584 872251.

Foot and Mouth Latest Update as at 10.00am Monday 6th August

6th August 2007

Ministry and Trade Meetings taking place today to investigate opportunities of livestock movement resuming depending on how the foot and mouth outbreak develops. Read more...

Foot and Mouth Regulations

4th August 2007

Due to new Foot and Mouth regulations all livestock sales will be cancelled untill further notice.
Please check this website regulary for further up to date information. Read more...

A Marvellous Response to Photographic Competition

23rd July 2007

We would like to thank everyone who entered our photographic competition “Times they are a changing”. Read more...

Careers Talk to Ludlow College Sixth Form Pupils

4th July 2007

Following on from the launch of the McCartneys Apprentice Scheme McCartneys have held a series of talks to both School and Sixth Form Pupils outlining the type of work undertaken as an Estate Agent and Chartered Surveyor and what McCartneys can offer to the young school leavers.

The most recent talk was given by Wyn Jones, Ludlow Property Chairman, at Ludlow College where he outlined to an audience of some 30 seventeen-year-olds the wide and diverse career opportunities within this privately owned firm.

If you are interested in a career in Estate Agency, Auctioneering or Chartered Surveyor please give the Company Secretary Dawn Hulland a ring on 01584 872251 and she will be more than happy to help you.

Highlanders Hit the Heights

25th June 2007

A major reduction sale of the noted and successful Craycombe Fold for Mrs Judith Dawes sold to a packed ring of buyers and supporters with the highlight of the sale 1260gns for "Phyllis 2nd of Craycombe", an eight year old cow by the highly respected "Philip of Strathallan" with a heifer calf at foot being secured by Mrs S Tedbury, Hardham, Pulborough, Sussex. Read more...