Devon Closewools are a true triple purpose breed. Renowned for it's full flavoured, succulent meat, dense strong wool and an ideal "Mule" cross
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Welcome to the official page of the Devon Closewool Sheep Breeders’ Society. The Society was established in 1923 to encourage the breeding and maintenance of the characteristics of the Devon Closewool sheep at home and abroad, and the maintenance of the purity of the breed.
More results from Royal Bath and West Show 2023. The Devon Closewools gained a third place in the Group of Six with lambs from Brymore Academy, Sam Hutchings, the Rennie family and the Tuckers. Richard Clark achieved Reserve Champion in the Native Interbreed Championship with RJ & AD Nicholls' shearling ram. Young Sid Tucker won first prize in the young handler so the Closewools were very well represented. Well done to all exhibitors for all the hard work and long hours endured in support of the breed 🐑👏🐑
It was great to have good entries in the Devon Closewool classes at Royal Bath and West Show this year. Thank you to everyone who put sheep forward, it is very much appreciated. Congratulations to RJ & AD Nicholls for taking Breed Champion with their shearling ram and Reserve Champion with their ram lamb. Many thanks to John Witheridge for judging.
Full results:-
Shearling Ram
1st RJ & AD Nicholls
2nd RJ & AD Nicholls
3rd Abel Bros
Ram Lamb
1st RJ & AD Nicholls
2nd Sam Hutchings
3rd R, L & B Rennie
Shearling Ewe
1st RJ & AD Nicholls
2nd RJ & AD Nicholls
3rd Abel Bros
Old Ewe
1st R, L & B Rennie
2nd M Tucker
3rd Sam Hutchings
Aged Ram
1st R, L & B Rennie
2nd Brymore Academy
3rd Abel Bros
Pairs
1st RJ & AD Nicholls
2nd Abel Bros
3rd M Tucker
Groups
1st RJ & AD Nicholls
2nd Abel Bros
3rd R, L & B Rennie
It is with the greatest sadness that I have to tell you that our dear friend Ray Kingdon passed away last night. Ray suffered a serious stroke a fortnight ago and sadly lost his battle last night. Ray was a huge supporter of the Devon Closewool breed and was very keen to encourage people into the breed generously giving his time and quietly imparting his knowledge to both young and old. He was one of the best and will be missed hugely. Our sincere condolences go to Jean and the rest of the family.
Good luck to all our members who are showing their Closewools at Royal Bath and West tomorrow. It's great that there are enough entries to run the classes again this year. Much appreciated by all involved with the Society.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.We are excited to announce that fellow Devon Closewool members Clive and Lydia Handy will be featuring in next Sunday evening's episode of Countryfile on BBC1. Their lovely farm in the Cotswolds has been gradually transferred to being farmed regeneratively with nature and biodiversity at the forefront and their lovely flock of Devon Closewool sheep has played a major part in achieving this. Well done Clive and Lydia for what will be great advertising for the breed and farming in general.
#rarebreedsheep #regenerativefarming #wool #devonclosewoolsheep
Fantastic result for Maurice Scott and Son winning Champion Shortwool in the Wool on the Hoof classes at Devon County Show this morning and then going on to take Reserve Overall Champion Wool on the Hoof with his lovely ram lamb🏆🏆🏆 Great for the breed and well done to young Max Atkins for doing such a great job showing the Scott's sheep in the ring.
A Devon Closewool fleece took Reserve Champion in the British Wool tent at Devon County Show. Well done to Miss C & Mr G Snell for producing this wonderful fleece and helping to promote Devon Closewool wool.
The Devon Closewool classes at Devon County Show had lots of entries this year which was great to see but before we give the results we would just like to wish Raymond Kingdom a speedy recovery after his sudden illness earlier in the week. Raymond was in everyone's thoughts around the Closewool ring where his presence was missed. So, the very worthy Breed Champion was M Scott and Son's Old Ram with M Scott and Son's Ewe Lamb taking Opposite Sex to the Champion award.
Old Ram
1st M Scott and Son
2nd Mrs L Rennie
3rd Brymore Academy
Yearling Ram
1st Mr P Abel
2nd Mrs L Rennie
3rd Miss R Allen
Ram Lamb
1st M Scott and Son
2nd M Scott and Son
3rd Mrs L Rennie
Yearling Ewe
1st Miss C & Mr G Snell
2nd Miss C & Mr G Snell
3rd Mrs L Rennie
Ewe Lamb
1st M Scott & Son
2nd M Scott & Son
3rd Mrs L Rennie
Group of Three
1st M Scott and Son
2nd Brymore Academy
3rd Miss R Allen
Reserve Male Champion
M Scott and Son's Ram Lamb
Reserve Female Champion
Miss C & Mr G Snell's Yearling Ewe
Well done to all our competitors who presented their sheep to a very high standard and were a credit to the Society.