A feature for the second year running in the spring lamb classes was the generous sponsorship by Caltech-Crystalyx and Edwards Agricultural Supplies.

Herefordshire farmers Ms. B. Blandford & Sons won first prize in both lamb classes. The winning texel x lambs weighed 38kgs and made 274p per kilo. They were purchased by Mr. John Hunt from Perry Barr.

In the cattle classes the Ludlow Chamber of Commerce Trophy for the Champion Beast was awarded for the 23rd year.
Overall winners this time were Ms. F.G. Ward & Son, Wormsley Grange, Wormsley, Hereford. Their champion Limousin x steer weighed in at 650kgs. It was sold for 125p and purchased by Ms. Woodhead Brothers, Lancashire. In the heifer classes David Morgan, Bridge Farm, Almeley won first prize with his heifer weighing 545 kgs and making 127.50p

Picture 1 - Champion Beast. Michael Thomas, McCartneys, alongside Richard Ward, who is being presented his winning trophy by Mrs. Cynthia Scott, President, Ludlow Chamber of Commerce. Looking on is David Morgan, Bridge Farm with his winning heifers rosette.

Picture 2 - Champion Lambs. l-r. In the absence of winners Ms. B. Blandford & Sons, David Edwards. sponsor, poses for the camera with the winning feed supplement, alongside John Hunt, purchaser and Colin Davies, judge.

Photography by Lillian Tomlinson