Thirnbank Zwartbles

30/08/2026

Yesterday we attended Wensleydale Show, a lovely traditional show with lots of livestock entries. We were very pleased with our results from our 4 sheep. Rain began during the interbreed, first time this year needed a waterproof coat. Well done to the other exhibitors, with their quality sheep and thanks to Harry Preston our judge. Nice to catch up too with good friends.

🥇our new ram Raddery Natcho Mandy Etheridge
🥇1st Ewe lamb Thirnbank Picture Perfect
🥈2nd Ewe lamb Pepsi-Cola (first time out)
🥇Group of three (team above)
🐑 Texel ewe lamb Piglet unplaced but enjoyed the trip

Natcho was then awarded overall Champion 🏆 and Picture Perfect reserve Champion ⭐️
Zwartbles Sheep Association

26/08/2026

VACANCY | Livestock Manager

The Livestock Manager will lead the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the Estate's beef and sheep enterprises. The role combines practical livestock management with commercial planning, people leadership and the development of Raby's Farm to Fork offering led by the Leisure & Tourism team based at Raby Castle.

If you think this role could be for you, apply here | www.raby.co.uk/vacancy/livestock-manager/

21/08/2026

Three Thirnbank Zwartbles young ladies headed north to their new home last week. We wish Ailsa, Hamish and Laura the very best with them, they will be missed. Nice to see they are now surrounded by the green stuff for a change 🖤 Two sired by Brotherton Lark, one by Hayberries Maizebeck.
Zwartbles Sheep Association

15/08/2026

📌 Please vote for Ollie 🔨🐑🐮

We are extremely proud of Oliver Chapman being shortlisted in the Auctioneer Of The Year Category at the Farmers Guardian Marts the Heart awards 👏💚

Since joining our team almost 3 years ago he has been promoted to deputy market manager.

Every vote counts so please follow this link to support him; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xZ_4ssUF1kKQSeeiwBBzI6IDfd49OUdDuCMkiDrRfvVUNzRISUJTMFJJWTlPV0RHRkY0T1lNRkJMMi4u&fbclid=IwVERDUATkNl5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgU41cI0Vv2oBFZM3UWpzTqOayWJhJhs6DH774GNz6aE3DO5_bHMZKRFccMv_aem_iNI5sz7wb4qJxCGve0v5AQ

09/08/2026

📌 EWETOPIA this TUESDAY 11th AUGUST
⏰️ Show at 3.30pm 🐑 MV acc SALE at 5pm

🖤 Thirnbank Zwartbles Lots 88 to 93

✅️Pedigree registered Gimmers & Ewe Lambs
✅️From super bloodlines throughout
✅️MV accredited
✅️All BTV-3 vacc on 8 June, 88 & 89 had booster
✅️In Hep P system & bolused
✅️Gimmers toxo vacc
✅️Sold in their working clothes (black underneath)
✅️Will go on to do well anywhere, lived outside from 2 weeks of age. One mismarked lamb, the rest are Birth Notified and can be registered. 🖤Zwartbles are milky, maternal and easy lambing.

01/08/2026

🥇Welcome to the new boy at Thirnbank Zwartbles Raddery Natcho purchased for his width, power and style. Such a gentleman too. Premier Sale '26 1st Shearling ram, Male Champion, and Supreme of the show 🏆 Congratulations to Mandy Etheridge and team of Raddery flock, exciting times ahead 🤞Lucky ladies awaiting

Zwartbles Sheep Association

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Back home from the Zwartbles Sheep Association Premier Sale 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ and would like to sincerely thank all purchasers and underbidders on Thirnbank pens yesterday. Delighted to be awarded 2nd prize in the pre-sale show with Porsche, and then her selling for 1500gns. All sheep found new homes and I hope they go on to do well for their new owners. Our ewe lambs av 950gns. Congrats to all exhibitors and sellers with their consignments. Thanks to John Stevenson for judging, and all who made the sale possible🐑

31/07/2026

🥈🥈🥈 LOT 338 placed 2nd in the pre sale show

⭐️Zwartbles Sheep Association Premier Sale TODAY from 10am Harrison & Hetherington

30/07/2026

Zwartbles Sheep Association

PREMIER SALE 2026 @ Harrison & Hetherington Borderway, Carlisle M6 J43

SALE- Friday 31st July from 10am

LOT - 338 (last through the ring) Porsche

🔥🔥🔥 DON'T MISS THIS GIRL, related to GREYSTONE LADY GA GA 🏆 Overall Breed Champion RHS 2025 🔥🔥🔥