PRESIDENT OF THE BRITISH PIG ASSOCIATION TO PRESENT THE MORETON SHOW PIG TROPHIES The Chairman and Council of the Moreton Show are delighted to announce that the Marquess of Salisbury, the President of the British Pig Association, will be attending the Moreton Pig Show this year and presenting the trophies after judging. Mervyn Forster and… Continue reading Moreton Show Press Release
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Burwharton Show
Thursday 6th August 2015 http://www.burwartonshow.co.uk/ According to reports Burwharton have made a fabulous effort to encourage pig entrants with a dedicated marquee and show ring. There were no GOS at the 2014 show so it would be nice to get some there this year and it would be a good place to begin your showing experience.… Continue reading Burwharton Show
2015 GOSPBC Annual General Meeting
The 2015 GOSPBC Annual General Meeting will be on Sunday 26th April 2015 at  Standish Park Farm, Stonehouse, Nr Stroud Gloucestershire at the kind invitations of Mr & Mrs Jonathan Crump. More details in Spring Spot Press and here on the website to follow.
GOS Points Trophy Reminder
GOS PIG OF THE YEAR Did you show your GOS pigs last year? Yes. Then they can enter for the GOS Pig of the Year Award. This is a points based competition and only pigs owned by club members can enter. You can download a form here GOSPBCPigoftheYearAwardPointsForm@2010-01-10T000000Â or please email the Spot Press office… Continue reading GOS Points Trophy Reminder
On-line Store Closure
The Gloucestershire Old Spots Pig Breeders Club on-line store is closed until Spring 2015 when it will return with a new look and a new range of merchandise. The Club thanks customers who have used the store and looks forward to welcoming them and new customers to the updated store next year. If you have… Continue reading On-line Store Closure
Berkshire Show results 2014
[picleft] [picright] [picend] [picleft] [picright] [picend] Breed Champion Smith, Mr Mike Cosscoombe Primrose 2 Reserve Barnfield, Mrs S Pebblesford Primrose Boar after 1st January 2014 1st Dallaway, Mr A Trewint Sambo Gilt born  after 1st September 2013 1st Barnfield, Mrs S Pebblesford Primrose 2nd Dallaway, Mr A Trewint Princess Freda 3 Gilt born after 1st… Continue reading Berkshire Show results 2014
Melton Mowbray show and sale
Report from Marlene Renshaw Well certainly a lack of our favourite breed, only one boar entered and that didn’t sell. The prices for other breeds showed a reverse on last year with the most demand for the traditionals’ although the prices were fairly mediocre. Even though cereal prices are well down there seem few new… Continue reading Melton Mowbray show and sale
Princess Royal to continue to be Patron
The Princess Royal was asked if she would consider extending her Patronage to the GOSPBC Her Royal Highness replied that she would be delighted to extend her Patronage for a further five years and sends everyone at the Club her best wishes.
Driffield Show results 2014
January Boar 1st Miss Louise Findlay Pioneer Jep 51 2nd S Roberts & J Fairclough Raisinhall Southern Style  3rd JT Horsley & Son Acaster Prince 4th A & P Schofield Owersby Ted 503 White July Gilt 1st A & P Schofield Owersby Dainty Girl 2nd JT Horsley & Son Acaster Fair Lad 3rd A… Continue reading Driffield Show results 2014
Royal Welsh Show results 2014
GOS are shown in classes for “any other traditional pig”, there being breed specific classes for welsh, Tamworth and Saddleback pigs. No GOS went to this show ! Best GOS 1st No GOS pigs Boar born in 2013 1st Mr. Chris Impey BARTON HILL NAMATJIRA 2ND 2nd Mr M A Michael Paddock EAVES SOVEREIGN… Continue reading Royal Welsh Show results 2014