The English Winter Fair once again delivered an excellent showcase for the breed, with a strong turnout at the Staffordshire County Showground. Positivity was high among members, further boosted by an impressive number of spectators.
The live pedigree beef classes opened proceedings, with three entries forward in the steer class. Normanton 1 Billy, exhibited by TD and WT Livesey, was placed first under commercial judge Mr. M. Alford, Cullompton, Devon. In the heifer section, M. Coates of Leicestershire secured the top spot with Jolly 532.
The National Pedigree Calf Show followed, judged by Mr. Andrew Hughes of the Coley herd, Halifax. Three entries contested the senior bull calf class (born between 1 October and 31 December 2024). First place went to Moralee 1 Clint PA381, exhibited by Tom and Di Harrison of Northumberland. This October-born calf is sired by Moralee 1 Panda and out of Coley 1 Pippa 356, and had already impressed earlier in the season, taking reserve senior male at the Borderway Agri-Expo.
Mr. Hughes showed clear admiration for Clint from the outset, and the bull went on to claim both champion bull calf and overall supreme pedigree calf, praised for his power, strength, and balance.
Standing overall reserve pedigree calf champion was Dendor 1 Greta 42nd, a heifer well-known for her femininity and style. She previously topped a strong class at the National Hereford Poll Show in September. Born October 2024, she is sired by Solpoll 1 Vanquish and out of Dendor 1 Greta 32nd.
The depth of quality across the breed was particularly evident in the highly competitive intermediate bull calf class (born between 1 January and 31 March 2025), which attracted seven entries. Taking first place was Keadyview 1 Casino, exhibited by Keadyview Livestock. This January-born calf, sired by Moralee 1 Rebel Kicks and out of Holestone 1 355 BB Tessa, impressed with his breed character and easy temperament. He later secured the title of reserve champion bull calf.
In the heifer division, Grifford 1 True Beauty, exhibited by N. Griffiths, claimed reserve champion female calf. The February-born heifer placed first in a strong group of five and is sired by Normanton 1 Laertes and out of Greenyards 1 Truelove M314. This achievement marked a proud moment for the local breeder.
Full Results
Overall champion calf and champion bull calf – Moralee 1 Clint PA381 – T & D Harrison
Reserve overall champion calf and champion heifer calf – Dendor 1 Greta 42nd – DE, ED & AL Jones
Reserve champion bull calf – Keadyview 1 Casino – Keadyview Livestock
Reserve champion heifer calf – Grifford 1 True Beauty – N Griffiths
Results live beef cattle
Pedigree steer –
1st – Normanton 1 Billy – TD & WT Livesey
2nd – Parkapella 1 Bay Leaf – S & I Coates
3rd – Beefcake – M Coates
Pedigree heifer –
1st – Jolly 532 – Mo Coates
National Pedigree Calf Section
Senior bull calf, born between 1st October & 31st December 2024
1st – Moralee 1 Clint PA381 – T & D Harrison
2nd – Big Red 1 Electric – Pocock & Scott
3rd – Normanton 1 Compadre – TD & WT Livesey
Intermediate bull calf, born between 1st January & 31st March 2025
1st – Keadyview 1 Casino -Keadyview Livestock
2nd – Kinglee 1 Carlos – PK & IF Cobley
3rd – Dendor 1 Cruzcampo – DE, ED & AL Jones
Junior bull calf, born between 1st April & 30th June 2025
1st – Dendor 1 Colorado – DE, ED & AL Jones
Senior heifer calf, born between 1st October & 31st December 2024
1st – Dendor 1 Greta 42nd – DE, ED & AL Jones
2nd – Normanton 1 Jews Ear 46th – TD & WT Livesey
3rd – Creuddyn Curly – G & H Davies
Intermediate heifer calf, born between 1st January & 31st March 2025
1st – Grifford 1 True Beauty – N Griffiths
2nd – Sky High 1 Lucy’s Louis Vuitton – M & B Birch
3rd – Parkapella 1 Mandy 1643 – S & I Coates
Junior heifer calf, born between 1st April & 30th June 2025
1st – Woodside Moss 1 Foxglove – E Lloyd