The Castlemilk Moorit Sheep Society exists to support all aspects of the breed and to encourage the ownership, breeding and welfare of Castlemilk Moorit Sheep by:
- Actively promoting all the various uses of Castlemilk Moorit sheep;
- Encouraging members to actively acquire and breed Castlemilk Moorit sheep;
- Providing information and support to members to help preserve the genetic base of the breed;
- Providing advice and information, to both new and existing owners, about topics useful to the breeding and welfare of Castlemilk Moorit sheep;
- Encouraging and contributing to programmes of study and research that help the conservation and welfare of the breed.
The Castlemilk Moorit Sheep society was founded in 1983 by the Late Joe Henson when only 8 flocks were in existence. We have grown to over 150 flocks and hope to see this growth continuing securing the future of this lovely breed.
We would really like to welcome you to the society supporting our wonderful breed. The society is open to both breed owners and those with an interest in the breed but not currently owning a flock.
Membership is £20 a year for each flock/household and members get 3 newsletters a year and access to support and resources such as recipe cards for meat boxes and banners and leaflets to promote your flock at shows or to potential buyers.
You can join immediately online at the link below or email us at info@castlemilkmooritsociety.co.uk for more information.
Once we receive your application we will send you a welcome pack with useful information about the breed and how to access our members area.
Thank you for your support.
Buy your annual subscription here –> Society Sales page
The society holds a Members Day and AGM every year at the end of September. The venue moves around the country to make it possible for more members to attend.
The 2024 Members Day and AGM is on Sunday September 29th at Layer Marney Tower nr Colchester by the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Carrington. Members can find full details in the Members area and recent newsletters.
Look at our events page for details of this year’s event.
Casstlemilk Moorits do very well in the showring in both Primitive Sheep and Any Other native classes. The Society is trying to arrange more shows with dedicated classes for the breed and holds its National show at the Three Counties Show each year. The events page has detials of some shows you could consider.
The society is very happy to assist any owner of the breed with advice and information on showing your sheep so please contact us.
We have divided the UK into regions and have an established breeder in each region who acts as the Society Representative and is happy to help other local or prospect breeders with questions about their flock. Click on your region to see details
Scotland – Rhanna Russell – blawloanfarm@gmail.com
North-East, North-West and Yorks & Humber- Samuel Stones – sojstones@gmail.com
East and West Midlands – Sue Roberts – barbyrarebreeds@hotmail.com
Wales – Vicky Phillips – dartridgeflock@gmail.com
East Anglia – Bridget Pearson – bridget277@ btinternet.com
London & South-East – Mark Ballard – bllrd@hotmail.co.uk
South-West – Tim Tilsley – tim.tilsley@btinternet.com
Northern Ireland – Aaron Kirkpatrick – a.e.kirkpatrick@outlook.com