Whitfield Double Diamond Shines at Great Yorkshire Show
Despite a few rainy days, the Great Yorkshire Show near Harrogate was brimming with excitement as the Kerry Hill sheep stole the spotlight, claiming the Overall Sheep Interbreed Championship in spectacular fashion.
Leading the charge was Whitfield Double Diamond, a shearling ewe from Chris Adamson’s Whitfield flock based in Lancashire. This ewe didn’t just shine at the Yorkshire Show; she was also crowned Breed Champion at this year’s Royal Highland Show and took home the reserve female champion title at the Society’s National Show held at the Staffordshire County Show back in May.
The Overall Reserve Champion went to an aged ram from Andrew Fisher’s Nidderdale Flock, bred by Will Evan’s Lowlands Flock. Andrews Fisher’s success didn’t stop there his shearling ram secured the reserve male champion spot, while Chris Adamson’s other shearling ewe, Whitfield Double Act clinched the reserve female champion title.
Nic Pagett & Grace Bretherton also excelled in the pairs and groups clinching the top spot in both classes. They then went one better in the Interbreed classes on the Friday being awarded reserve Interbreed Pairs.
Competition was strong, with 10 exhibitors from across Northern England showcasing their finest stock, all judged by Helen Macleod of the Carpenters Flock from Worcestershire. The classes were well-supported, highlighting the quality and dedication of the breeders.
In celebration the society’s 125th anniversary year, a breed stand was hosted by the Society that attracted great interest. Competitors and visitors alike enjoyed food and drinks following judging, that capped off an unforgettable event.
Results 2024
Aged Ram
1st A Fisher
2nd A Fisher
3rd R Wilkin
4th D Phillips
Shearling Ram
1st A Fisher
2nd N Pagett
3rd R Willan
4th D Phillips
5th E Ward
Ram Lamb
1st G Donlon
2nd A Fisher
3rd H Barritt
4th N Pagett
5th C Adamson
Breeding Ewe
1st H Barritt
2nd A Wilson
3rd A Fisher
4th N Pagett
5th N Pagett
Yearling Ewe
1st C Adamson
2nd C Adamson
3rd H Barritt
4th A Fisher
5th A Fisher
Ewe Lamb
1st W Awan & J Baines
2nd A Wilson
3rd C Adamson
4th G Donlon
5th E Ward
Male Champion – Andrew Fisher – Aged Ram
Reserve Male – Andrew Fisher – Shearling Ram
Female Champion – C Adamson – Shearling Ewe
Reserve Female – C Adamson – Shearling Ewe
Overall Champion – C Adamson – Shearing Ewe
Reserve Overall – A Fisher – Aged Ram
