Atodlen a Rheolau Cneifio Defaid & Trafod Gwlân Schedule ... · 3 SWYDDOGION OFFICIALS Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol Anrhydeddus Assistant Honorary Director Mr R Davies, Pyrgad Farm, Dyffryn

Cymdeithas Royal Noddwr / Patron: Her Majesty The Queen

Amaethyddol Welsh Llywydd / President: Mr David Morgan DL FRAgS

Frenhinol Agricultural

Cymru Society

Sioe Frenhinol Cymru

Royal Welsh Show

20 23 Gorffennaf / July 2015

Atodlen a Rheolau

Cneifio Defaid & Trafod Gwlân

Schedule and Regulations

Sheep Shearing & Woolhandling

Canolfan Gneifio Meirion

Meirion Shearing Centre

rwas.co.uk

Ceisiadau olaf

Closing date for entries 5 Mehefin / June 2015

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CYDNABYDDIAETHAU ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Mae’r Gymdeithas yn cydnabod yn ddiolchgar y nawdd a gafwyd gan y canlynol: The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship received from the following:

Agrii Agrimin Limited

Animax Ltd

Bowler Energy LLP British Wool Marketing Board

Castell Howell Foods Coleg Cambria

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai – Coleg Meirion Dwyfor Grŵp NPTC Group

Highway Shearing UK Ltd Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales

KiwiKit Ltd Lister

Llandovery Tyres & Batteries Ltd Merann Caterers, Cwmergyr Farm, Ponterwyd

Merioneth Welsh Mountain Sheep Society Nettex, a division of Rumenco

Norbrook (Laboratories) GB Ltd NSA Cymru/Wales

RES UK & Ireland Ltd Ritchey Ltd

Streamline Leisure Ltd Welsh Venison Centre

Welsh Mountain Sheep Society (Hill Flock) Wool Producers of Wales (BWMB)

Wool Testing Authority Europe (BWMB) Worshipful Company of Woolmen

Wynnstay Group Plc

Mae’r Gymdeithas yn diolch i’r darparwyr am y defaid ar gyfer y cystadlaethau ac i’r cystadleuwyr am drafod y defaid yn ofalus.

The Society wishes to thank the donors for the provision of sheep for the competitions and the competitors for their careful handling of the sheep.

Manylion cyswllt Contact details Mrs Tracy Powell CAFC Cyf / RWAS Ltd Llanelwedd Llanfair ym Muallt / Builth Wells Powys LD2 3SY 01982 554 420

01982 553 563

[email protected]

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SWYDDOGION OFFICIALS

Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol Anrhydeddus Assistant Honorary Director Mr R Davies, Pyrgad Farm, Dyffryn Crawnon, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1NU

Cadeirydd Chairman Mr P D Guthrie, FRAgS, Ty Gwyn, Boughrood Brest, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BQ

Is-Gadeirydd Vice Chairman Mr S Meredith, 4 Upper Villas, Hospital Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0DT

Dyfarnwyr Referees Mr R Davies, Glan yr Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH

Mr D Evans, Ty Nant, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DN Mr A Ll Jones, Maes Truan, Llanelidan, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2RN

DYDD LLUN MONDAY

Prif Stiward Trafod Gwlân Chief Steward Woolhandling Competition Mr A Ll Jones, Maes Truan, Llanelidan, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2RN

Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr M Needham, Esgaironwy Fawr, Talgarreg, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4XF Mr G Davies, Eidda Fawr, Padog, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0NF Mr J I Davies, Hill Farm, Slough, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NH

Amserwyr Time Keepers Mr J I Davies, Hill Farm, Slough, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NH Mr R Rowlands, Llysnant, 18 Maes Newydd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY2 8XA

Mr G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG

Rheolwr y Cneifwyr Shearers Control Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY

Cneifwyr Shearers Mr G Davies, Penlanlwyd, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4OP Mr J T L Davies, Blaenclyn, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NN

Mr E Jones, Dolderwen, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr I Jones, Cefnbychan, Hundred House, Builth Wells, Powys, LD1 5RU

Mr O Morgan, Gorslwyd, Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8SU Mr A Morris, Gwernalltcwm, Aberedw, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3UP

Mr R Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP

Sgrifellwyr Trafod Gwlân Woolhandling Scribes Miss E Parsons-Hann, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA

Miss G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Mr T I Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND

Prif Stiward Cneifio â Llafn Traddodiadol Chief Steward Traditional Blade Shearing Mr W Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB

Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr B Lewis, Trefaes Uchaf, Llangwyryfon, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4PN Mr I Lewis, 34 Maesyrawel, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JT

Sylwebydd Commentator Mr A Edwards, 3 New Street, Talybont, Ceredigion

DYDD MAWRTH TUESDAY

Prif Stiward Chief Steward Mr M David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX

Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr G Davies, Eidda Fawr, Padog, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0NF Mr K I Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0PS Ms B Tango, Victoria Cottage, Llandenny, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DL

DYDD MERCHER WEDNESDAY

Prif Stiward Chief Steward Mr K I Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0PS

Stiwardiaid Stewards Mr M David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr A W Davies, Gwynfynydd, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AA Mr W Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Mr J Singleton, The Vale, Lower Chapel, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9RE

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DYDD IAU THURSDAY

Prif Stiward Chief Steward Mr J Singleton, The Vale, Lower Chapel, Brecon, Powys, LD3 9RE

Stiward Steward Ms B Tango, Victoria Cottage, Llandenny, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1DL

TRWY’R WYTHNOS ALL WEEK

TREFNWYR Y DEFAID SHEEP ORGANISERS Mr B Pugh, Maesygelli, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD1 6EL Mr S Pugh, Lon Farm, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5PE

TRAFODWYR DEFAID SHEEP HANDLERS

Prif Stiwardiaid Defaid Senior Sheep Stewards Mr E Bufton, 24 Warden Close, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2DH Mr B Sankey, The Beeches, Beggers Bush, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2PB

Stiward Defaid Sheep Steward Mr R C Evans, Pen Offa, Evenjobb, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2PH

Stiwardiaid Tywyswyr Defaid Sheep Handler Stewards Mr A Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND Mr E Jones, Llanyfelin, Gladestry, Kington, Powys, HR5 3NY

Mr M Jones, 2 Cefn Llewellyn, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3FL Mr M Jones, 19 Garden Close, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3FJ Mr S Knight, 5 Stores Row, Lyonshall, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3HD Mr N Lawrence, Maesygroes, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND Mr J Lewis, Chapel Cottage, Stansbatch, Pembridge, Leominster, HR6 9LH Mr T Sankey, New House, Rushook, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3RZ

STIWARDIAIAD CORLANNAU ÔL BACK PEN STEWARDS Mr L Andrews, Cottage Farm, Trewern, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 8EB Mr N Beynon, Bryn Ysgallog, Burry Green, Gower, Swansea, SA3 1HR Mr C Hamer, Hirnant, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys Mr S Jenkins, Sarnicol, Capel Cynon, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 4TP Mr B Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr E Jones, Dolderwen, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr G Lawrence, Bryn Eglyr, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PE Mr R Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Mr A Pugh, 6 Llawrllan, Cwmddauddwr, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AS Mr D Ken Jones, Cornel Farm, Cilmery, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3PB

STIWARDIAID GWLÂN WOOL STEWARDS Mr R C Evans, Pen Offa, Evenjobb, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2PH Mr D Jones, ARAgS, 26 Cae Crwn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8HF

PACWYR GWLÂN WOOL WRAPPERS Miss R Charlton, Ivy House, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EF Miss A Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Miss H Davies, Glan yr Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH

Miss N Davies, Blaenclyn, Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8NN Miss H Johnson, 59 Lyd Gardens, Greenlands, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9HU Miss C Parry, Llwynrhydill, Upper Chapel, Brecon, Powys

Miss F Parry, Llwynrhydill, Upper Chapel, Brecon, Powys

DERBYNFA RECEPTION DESK Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY Ms A Williams, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA

SYLWEBWYR COMMENTATORS Mr R Abberley, Pentre Groes, Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EU Mr H Condron, 45 Bridgetown Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7JH Mr T A Evans, ARAgS, Aberannell, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UA Mr J Herdman, Newhouse Farm, Painscastle, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3JL Mr G Jones, Corrin Farm, Garth, Builth Wells, Powys, LD4 4BL Mr W Jones, Graig Fach, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0DW Mr S Meredith, 4 Upper Villas, Hospital Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0DT Mr R Powell, Upper Blaenmilo, Aberedw, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3UP

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AMSERWYR TIME KEEPERS Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY

Mr T Hughes, c/o Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Mr D Jones, ARAgS, 26 Cae Crwn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8HF

Mr R Rowlands, Llysnant, 13 Maes Newydd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY2 8XA Mr G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG Miss G Stewart, Rhyd Dafydd, Rhosgoch, Amlwch, Anglesey, LL66 0BG

Mr I Williams, Benlan, Porthyrhyd, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8DG

ARCHWILWR CANLYNIADAU RESULTS SCRUTINEER Mrs N Davies, Deepmoor Farm, Lingen, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0EE

STIWARD I GASGLU’R CERDYN SGORIO STEWARD TO COLLECT ALL SCORE CARDS Mr J Eyton Jones, Llyswen, Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn, LL61 5EX

STIWARD I GASGLU TRWYDDEDU DEFRA STEWARD TO COLLECT DEFRA LICENCES Mrs S Pugh, Maesygelli, Nantmel, Rhayader, Powys, LD1 6EL

STIWARDIAID TLYSAU A GWOBRAU TROPHIES & AWARDS STEWARDS Mr R Healey, Llys yr Afon, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0UY Mr E R James, Penrhiwgoch, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UG Mr T I Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafanfawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND

STIWARDIAID CYSWLLT NODDWYR A GWAHODDEDIGION SPONSORS & VIP LIAISON STEWARDS Mr T A Evans, ARAgS, Aberannell, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UA Mr P D Guthrie, FRAgS, Ty Gwyn, Boughrood Brest, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BQ

Mr E R James, Penrhiwgoch, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4UG Mr J Eyton Jones, Llyswen, Y Garnedd, Llanfairpwll, Ynys Môn, LL61 5EX

Mr B S Williams, FRAgS, Plas Onn, Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2HU

STIWARDIAID STEWARDS Mr M David, 159 Parc Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX

Mr K I Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL24 0PS Mr R Lewis, Cefnllyn, Nantmel, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EW

Ms Gwenan Paewai, Home Farm, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0QE Miss E E Parsons-Hann, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA

STIWARD PEIRIANNAU MACHINE STEWARD Lister Shearing Equipment Ltd

STIWARD Y CYSTADLEUWYR COMPETITORS STEWARD Ms A Williams, Vale View, Llanfair DC, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2SA

GWESTEIWRAGEDD HOSTESSES Mrs M Davies, Brynglas, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3LB Mrs M Evans, Aberannell, Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4YA Mrs M Evans, Ty Nant, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DN Mrs C Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mrs E Jones, Tyddyn Gethin, Penmachno, Betws y Coed, Gwynedd, LL15 2HU

Mrs K Jones, 26 Cae Crwn, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8HF Mrs S Jones, Dolyfelin, Llanafanfawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3ND

Mrs E D Rowlands, Llysnant, 18 Maes Newydd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY2 8XA Mrs E Till, Plas Ymwlch Fawr, Criccieth, Gwynedd, LL52 0PW Mrs A R Williams, Benlan, Porthyrhyd, Llanwrda, Carmarthenshire, SA19 8DG

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AMODAU CYFFREDINOL AR GYFER POB DOSBARTH

GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLYING TO ALL CLASSES 1. The RWAS Shearing Committee has adopted the world rules as laid down by the British Isles Shearing

Competitions Association to which the Society is affiliated. These rules will be applied to all Machine Shearing, Commercial Blade Shearing and Woolhandling Competitions. Stop buttons will be in use at the Royal Welsh Show.

2. Competitors must arrive at the Shearing Section on the Showground and report to the reception desk in person, one hour before the time stated in the schedule for the commencement of their competition. Failure to do this may result in the competitor concerned not being allowed to compete. The reception desk will close 30 minutes prior to the start of all competitions regardless of whether all competitors have registered their arrival.

3. All reporting times in this schedule will be strictly adhered to. 4. Competitors must use a comb protector on their hand piece at all times when not in use in the shearing

pavilion. 5. Prize money will be paid by BACS after the Show. 6. The decision of the Chief Steward of the day shall be final. 7. Any competitor found tampering with sheep in the pens yet to be shorn may be disqualified. 8. Competitors take part at their own risk. 9. Only worm drives will be used at the Show. 10. Competitors are only permitted to participate under their own names and cannot nominate another

competitor to shear in their place. 11. Competitors will not be allowed to wear trade vests etc., other than those issued by the Chief Steward. 12. No late entries will be accepted. 13. The draw will be done on a first entered, last heat system. 14. Competitors must wear suitable footwear and clothing. 15. All Society owned Perpetual Trophies will no longer be presented during the Show. They will be on

display throughout the Show in the Trophy Room, Clwyd Glamorgan Hall. 16. Where necessary, rules and regulations as printed in the Society’s Livestock Schedule and Safety

Policy Document, will apply. 17. A disputes panel has been established to deal with any practical issue which might arise on the day of

the competitions. The panel will consist of the Chairman, Referees, Chief Steward, Judge and Competitor’s representative concerned.

18. Any formal protest must be made in writing within one hour of the competition finishing together with a £25 deposit per objector. The Protest Committee will consist of the Show Director, Assistant Honorary Director concerned, the Chief Steward and the Chairman of the Shearing Committee. If the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Protest Committee, then the deposit may be forfeited to the funds of the Society.

19. Any competitor who persistently enters a competition each year but does not turn up to compete must return their tickets and passes unused to the Society prior to the Show or immediately after the Show otherwise they could face disciplinary action in future. The entry fee will not be refunded even if the unused tickets are returned.

20. Competitors should note that sheep may have been dipped within four weeks prior to the Show; however, every effort will be made to ensure that they have not been dipped within this period.

21. All organisers, competitors and sheep suppliers will uphold all bio-security protocols currently applicable at all times.

PEIRIANNAU HOGI ABRASIVE WHEELS/GRINDING MACHINES The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires all plant and equipment to be safe and used in a safe manner. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992 also requires the safe use of all equipment. To enable the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society to comply with these requirements, ALL abrasive wheels/grinding machines must be used as intended - with the guards provided in place at all times; only competent persons are to use the abrasive wheels/grinding machines, and the required protective clothing must be used at all times. Failure to comply with this requirement will lead to disqualification. Protective goggles and guards must be used at all times whilst grinding.

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CLWB 200 - PWYLLGOR CNEIFIO DEFAID

SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE - 200 CLUB

The success and prominence of Welsh Shearing has increased considerably over recent years. To continue funding future projects and supporting the Welsh Shearing and Woolhandling teams at international competitions, it is important to increase the number of members in the 200 Club. We would therefore be most grateful if you would consider joining and complete the form and mandate below. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated by both shearers and spectators. The draw will be operated as follows:- 1. Monthly prizes will be drawn: £15; £10; £5. 2. These prizes will be subject to alteration if insufficient tickets are sold. 3. There is a limit of one prize per member per month. 4. All proceeds in aid of the RWAS Sheep Shearing Pavilion.

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RWAS SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE - 200 CLUB LLANELWEDD

LLANFAIR-YM-MUALLT BUILTH WELLS POWYS, LD2 3SY

ENW NAME: ...............................................................................................................................................

CYFEIRIAD ADDRESS: .............................................................................................................................. .......................................................................................................................................................................

CÔD POST POSTCODE: ..................................... RHIF FFÔN TEL. NO.: ...............................................

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STANDING ORDER MANDATE

I TO: ..................................................................................................................................... BANC BANK

CYFEIRIAD ADDRESS: .............................................................................................................................. .......................................................................................................................................................................

CÔD POST POSTCODE: ............................................................................................................................ Please pay HSBC BANK PLC, BUILTH WELLS - 40-15-14 for the credit of the RWAS SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE - 93028461 - the sum of £12.00 - TWELVE POUNDS ONLY. Commencing .............................................. and thereafter every 31st December until further notice, in writing, and debit my/our account accordingly.

CYFRIF I’W DDEBYDU ACCOUNT TO BE DEBITED: ................................................................................

RHIF Y CYFRIF ACCOUNT NO: .......................... CYFEIRNOD CAFC RWAS REF: .............................

ARWYDDWYD SIGNED: ..................................... DYDDIAD DATE: ...................................................... Please return completed form to: Mrs Tracy Powell, RWAS, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3SY Tel: 01982 554420, email: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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BEIRNIAID JUDGES

CNEIFIO TRADDODIADOL GYDA GWELLAU: TRADITIONAL BLADE SHEARING:

Mr Tom Evans, Dolgamedd, Bont Newydd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2DG

CNEIFIO MASNACHOL Â GWELLAU COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING:

Mr Martyn David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr Ray Davies, Glan-yr-Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH

Mr Russell Davies, Deepmoor Farm, Deerfold, Lingen, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0EE Mr George Donald, Lochend Farmhouse, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6XX

Mr Brian Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN Mr John Trefor Jones, Ardd Gron, Ceunant, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4RT

Mr Rhydwyn Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Mr Harry Relph, Sunnyside Bungalow, Roundthorn, Penrith, CA11 8SJ

Mr Bryan Williams, FRAgS, Plas Onn, Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2HU

CNEIFIO Â PHEIRIANT MACHINE SHEARING:

Mr Mark Armstrong, Wester Tullich, Ardeonaig, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8SX Mr John I Davies, Hill Farm, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2NH

Mr George Donald, Lochend Farmhouse, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6XX Mr Marc Hughes, Penrhyn Farm, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9TX

Mr Gareth (Bill) Jones, Corrin Farm, Garth, Builth Wells, Powys, LD4 4BL Mr Robbie Mcllheron, 24 Craiganee Road, Magheramorne, Larne, Co Antrim, BT40 3JE

Mr Rhydwyn Price, Little Llantrussa, Walton, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2RP Mr Andrew Rankin, Edentaggart Farm, Luss, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8PB

Mr Harry Relph, Sunnyside Bungalow, Roundthorn, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8SJ Ms Julie Resneau, St Pierre, 11300 Pomy, France

Mr Richard Schofield, Brookside Cottage, Tosside, Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 4SJ Mr Fred Wachsmuth, Moorhausen 20a, 26931 Esfleth, Germany

New Zealand Manager

TRAFOD GWLÂN WOOLHANDLING:

Mr Martyn David, 159 Park Bryn Derwen, Llanharan, Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 9TX Mr Ray Davies, Glan-yr-Afon, Llangammarch Wells, Powys, LD4 4DH

Mr Russell Davies, Deepmoor Farm, Deerfold, Lingen, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0EE Mr George Donald, Lochend Farmhouse, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6XX

Mr Dilwyn Evans, Ty Nant, Talybont, Ceredigion, SY24 5DN Mr Brian Jones, Derwen Deg, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3LN

Mr Andrew Rankin, Edentaggart Farm, Luss, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, G83 8PB Mr Bryan Williams, FRAgS, Plas Onn, Pentrecelyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2HU

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RHAGLEN DIGWYDDIADAU PROGRAMME OF EVENTS The Society reserves the right to make alterations to the time and order as may be necessary.

Please note that the timings given below are approximate only; please check timings on day of competition

DYDD LLUN MONDAY 8.00 am Open Commercial Blade Shearing – Ewes - Heats 9.00 am Novice Commercial Blade Shearing – Ewes 9.30 am Wales Young Farmers Club Sheep Shearing Competitions 10.15 am Wales Young Farmers Club Woolhandling Competition 11.00 am Open (All Nations) Woolhandling Competition - Heats 12.15 pm Lunch 12.15 pm Traditional Blade Shearing - Ewes 12.45 pm Traditional Blade Shearing – Lambs Presentation of awards – Traditional Blade Shearing Competitions 1.15 pm Woolhandling Team Competition (one open & one novice competitor) 2.00 pm Novice (All Nations) Woolhandling Competition 3.00 pm Open (All Nations) Woolhandling Competition – Final 3.30 pm Open Commercial Blade Shearing – Ewes - Final 4.00 pm Six Nations Invitation Woolhandling Team Championship 4.45 pm Commercial Blade Shearing Test Match – Wales v England v Scotland

DYDD MAWRTH TUESDAY 8.00 am Junior Championship – Heats 10.30 am Intermediate Championship – Heats 12.15 pm Junior Championship – Semi-final 1.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Junior Championship – Final Presentation to the winner of the Louise Owen Memorial Scholarship 2.30 pm Intermediate Championship – Semi-final 3.15 pm Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Championship – Semi-final 3.45 pm Intermediate Championship - Final 4.15 pm Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Championship – Final Presentation of awards to follow

DYDD MERCHER WEDNESDAY 8.00 am Senior Championship – Heats 9.15 am Open (All Nations) Championship - Heats (incorporating the Champion Shearer of Wales heats) 11.00 am Champion Shearer of Wales – Semi-Final 11.45 am Open (All Nations) Championship – Semi-Final 12.30 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Senior Championship – Semi-Final 2.45 pm Champion Shearer of Wales – Final 3.15 pm Senior Championship - Final 3.45 pm Open (All Nations) Championship – Final 4.10 pm Presentation of Awards for Champion Shearer of Wales Competition 4.15 pm Wales v France Machine Shearing Test 4.45 pm Wales v New Zealand Machine Shearing Test Presentation of awards to follow

DYDD IAU THURSDAY 10.00 am Ladies Shearing Competition - Heats 10.30 am Veterans Shearing Competition – 61 and over - Heats 11.00 am Veterans Shearing Competition – Professional - 50 – 60 years of age - Heats 11.30 am Ladies Shearing Competition - Final (if sufficient entries) 11.45 am Veterans Shearing Competition – 61 and over – Final 12.15 pm Veterans Shearing Competition – Professional - 50 – 60 years of age – Final Presentation of awards to follow 1.00 pm Shearers v Axe Men Competition

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CYSTADLAETHAU CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU

BLADE SHEARING COMPETITIONS

DOSBARTH CLASS 1 Tâl Ymgeisio Entry Fee: £15.00

CNEIFIO MASNACHOL GYDA GWELLAU I DDECHREUWYR - MAMOGIAID NOVICE COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING – EWES

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by ANIMAX LTD and supported by RITCHEY LTD

To commence at 9.00 am, Monday 20 July

This class will be judged by BISCA Judges only.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Crystal Award, £55 & £40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2nd £45 & £30 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 3rd £40 & £20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher.

Open standard Blade Shearers are not allowed to enter the Novice competition. Once a competitor has won two Novice competitions (accumulated), they will then be classified as an Open standard competitor. Competitors to shear two ewes and there will be no separate final. One time penalty point for every 30 seconds will apply.


CNEIFIO AGORED MASNACHOL Â GWELLAU – MAMOGIAID OPEN COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING – EWES

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by MERANN CATERERS and supported by RITCHEY LTD

To commence at 8.00 am, Monday 20 July Final 3.30 pm

This class will be judged by BISCA Judges only.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Crystal Award, £120 & £40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2nd £100 & £30 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 3rd £85 & £20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 4th £65; 5th £50; 6th £30.

Novice competitors must not enter this competition. Competitors to shear three ewes in the heats and six ewes in the final. One time penalty point for every 20 seconds will apply. The highest placed Welsh competitor will qualify to be part of the Welsh blade shearing team.


CYLCHDAITH CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU MASNACHOL AGORED CYMRU WELSH OPEN COMMERCIAL BLADE SHEARING CIRCUIT

This circuit is for Welsh Open standard commercial blade shearers.

Entries close 15 May 2015.

The highest placed competitor will receive 1 point, 2nd place 2 points etc. In the event of a draw, the person with the highest number of ‘1’ points wins.

Competitors must compete in a minimum of four of the six qualifying competitions.

In the event of an unforeseen issue arising at any of the qualifying competitions which affects the results, the points for that competition will not be counted and the competition will be excluded from the qualifying list. An official complaint must be sent to one of the three Welsh Area Judges, stating reasons and any supporting evidence. The three Welsh Area Judges will investigate the incident and rule on the complaint. If the complaint is upheld the minimum number of qualifying competitions will be reduced by one.

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Qualifying Competitions:

Royal Bath & West - 28 & 29 May 2015

Llysfasi - 6 June 2015

Lakeland Shears - 11 July 2015

Lampeter Shears - 18 July 2015

Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show - 20 – 23 July 2015

Corwen - 24 & 25 July 2015

Gwobr Prize: Circuit Gwellifiau Cymru (Trophy) and be part of the Welsh Blade Shearing Team

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CNEIFIO TRADDODIADOL Â GWELLAU – DEFAID TRADITIONAL BLADE SHEARING – EWES

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by MERIONETH WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP SOCIETY and supported by RITCHEY LTD

To commence at 12.15 pm, Monday 20 July

The judge will inform the competitors prior to the competition how he would prefer the sheep to be shorn.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd Annual Memorial Award, £75 & £40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2nd £60 & Ltd £30 Ritchey Voucher; 3rd £50 & £20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 4th £40; 5th £35; 6th £30.

Competitors to shear one ewe in 12 minutes. Anyone taking more than the time allowed will be penalised by the Judge. The Lord Geraint Memorial Award is kindly given in memory of the late Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd by his family and the hand shearers of Wales.


CNEIFIO TRADDODIADOL Â GWELLAU – ŴYN TRADITIONAL BLADE SHEARING – LAMBS

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP SOCIETY (HILL FLOCK) and supported by RITCHEY LTD

To commence at 12.45 pm, Monday 20 July The judge will inform the competitors prior to the competition how he would prefer the sheep to be shorn.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd Annual Memorial Award, £75 & £40 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 2nd £60 & £30 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 3rd £50 & £20 Ritchey Ltd Voucher; 4th £40; 5th £35; 6th £30.

Competitors to shear one lamb in 12 minutes. Anyone taking more than the time allowed will be penalised by the Judge. The Lord Geraint Annual Memorial Award is kindly given in memory of the late Lord Geraint of Ponterwyd by his family and the hand shearers of Wales.

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CYSTADLAETHAU CNEIFIO GYDA PHEIRIANT

MACHINE SHEARING COMPETITIONS

BYDD YR HOLL GYSTADLAETHAU’N DECHRAU’N BRYDLON, FEL Y TREFNWYD, AC NI CHÂNT EU DAL YN ÔL AR GYFER CYSTADLEUWYR

ALL COMPETITIONS WILL START ON TIME, AS SCHEDULED, AND WILL NOT BE HELD UP FOR LATE COMPETITORS

CYSTADLAETHAU CNEIFIO DEFAID CLYBIAU’R FFERMWYR IFAINC

YOUNG FARMERS CLUB SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITIONS

In conjunction with the Competitions Committee of Wales YFC

Machine Shearing Competition

Wales YFC acknowledges with thanks the support of this competition by LISTER and WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN

To commence at 9.30 am, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 8.30 am

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The R A Lister Perpetual Challenge Trophy and Worshipful Company of Woolmen Bronze Medals (two). SPECIALS best under 21 and best under 26.

Each competitor will receive a comb kindly donated by Lister. All County Federations in Wales are invited to send a team of two for the competition. All competitors must have passed either a NPTC Proficiency Test or obtain a BWMB Blue Seal in Sheep Shearing and this competition will be held under BISCA rules.


PENCAMPWRIAETH IAU JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by WYNNSTAY GROUP PLC and supported by LISTER

To commence at 8.00 am, Tuesday 21 July Competitors must report by 7.00 am Semi-Final 12.15 pm Final 2.00 pm

This competition is restricted to competent JUNIOR shearers. Gold Seal holders are NOT eligible to shear in this competition and should enter the Intermediate class. Junior competitors MUST obtain a Blue seal before competing at the Show.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The Alun Evans Annual Award, Lister Handpiece, Comb & £45; 2nd £75 & Comb; 3rd £65 & Comb; 4th £50 & Comb; 5th £50 & Comb; 6th £50 & Comb.

The first eighteen competitors will qualify for the semi-finals.

The top two Welsh Competitors under 26 years of age on 1st May 2015 with a BWMB Blue or Bronze seal (competitors must not have been awarded a Silver seal prior to the 1st May 2015) will qualify to compete in the Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Competition to be held on Tuesday 21 July at 3.15 pm. Competitors must only have shorn within the UK. Each 7th – 12th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The RWAS prize of £50.00 will be awarded to the shearer with the Best Pen.

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All British Junior competitors who have entered this competition by the closing date of entries will automatically be entered in the Welsh Lamb Shearing Circuit competition. Junior shearers are encouraged to inspect their shorn sheep immediately after finishing their heat, where expert advice can be given on both judges scoring and technical expertise.

CYSTADLEUAETH IAU CWMNI ANRHYDEDDUS Y GWLANWYR WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN JUNIOR COMPETITION

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN and supported by

BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD

To commence at 3.15 pm, Tuesday 21 July Competitors must report by 2.15 pm Semi-Final 3.15 pm Final 4.15 pm The top two Welsh Competitors under 26 years of age on 1st May 2015 with a BWMB Blue or Bronze seal will qualify to compete in the Worshipful Company of Woolmen Junior Competition. Any competitor awarded a Silver seal prior to 1st May 2015 will not be eligible to compete. Competitors must only have shorn within the UK. To qualify, competitors must enter the Junior competition at their Native Show, ie Welsh competitors will qualify at the Royal Welsh Show (with the exception of the Great Yorkshire Show where any eligible competitor from the UK can qualify). Qualifying shows are: Royal Bath & West, Royal Ulster, Royal Highland, The Great Yorkshire and The Royal Welsh. Competitors from overseas and Republic of Ireland are not eligible to compete. Competitors can only qualify once. At qualifying competitions – Prize money to be paid out after the Show

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st WCW £50, WCW Bronze Medal & a voucher to attend a BWMB training course 2nd WCW £25 & a voucher to attend a BWMB training course. Final

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st WCW £350 & WCW Gold Medal; 2nd WCW £250 & WCW Silver Medal; 3rd WCW £200; 4th WCW £175; 5th WCW £125.

The five losing semi-finalists will be awarded WCW £100 each.

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YSGOLORIAETH GOFFA LOUISE OWEN THE LOUISE OWEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP £1,000 scholarship awarded to the most promising junior shearer in Wales The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is pleased to support a scholarship of £1,000 in memory of Sarah Louise Owen. This scholarship was first introduced in 2014 in memory of Louise Owen who was an accomplished woolhandler and travelled widely across the globe. To preserve her legacy, the family have kindly established this scholarship to provide a junior shearer with the opportunity to develop and advance their skills in sheep shearing. The scholarship will be awarded to the junior shearer showing greatest promise and will be used to help fund a trip to New Zealand in the autumn of 2016. The successful candidate will be given advanced training and will work with a pre-arranged shearing contractor. For further details of eligibility and award criteria, please refer to the enclosed application form. The closing date for applications is 1st October 2015.

The winner of the 2014 Scholarship will be presented at this year’s Royal Welsh Show: Edward Davies, Celyn Mawr, Llanwddyn

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PENCAMPWRIAETH GANOLRADD INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by AGRII and supported by LISTER

To commence at 10.30 am, Tuesday 21 July Competitors must report by 9.30 am Semi-Final 2.30 pm Final 3.45 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of INTERMEDIATE standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The T E Lewis Annual Memorial Award, Lister Handpiece, Comb & £60; 2nd £85 & Comb; 3rd £75 & Comb; 4th £70 & Comb; 5th £65 & Comb; 6th £65 & Comb.

The first eighteen competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. Each 7th – 12th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The RWAS prize of £50.00 will be awarded to the shearer with the Best Pen.


PENCAMPWRIAETH HŶN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by ANIMAX LTD and supported by LISTER

To commence at 8.00 am, Wednesday 22 July Competitors must report by 7.00 am Semi-Final 2.00 pm Final 3.15 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of SENIOR standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The Huw Harding Annual Memorial Award, Perpetual Trophy, Lister Handpiece & £70; 2nd £130; 3rd £110; 4th £100; 5th £90; 6th £80.

The Huw Harding Annual Memorial Award is kindly given in memory of the late Huw Harding by Mr & Mrs Gwynfor Harding. The first eighteen competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. Each 7th – 12th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag. The RWAS prize of £50.00 will be awarded to the shearer with the Best Pen.


PENCAMPWR CNEIFIO CYMRU CHAMPION SHEARER OF WALES

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by LISTER and supported by WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WOOLMEN

To commence at 9.15 am, Wednesday 22 July Competitors must report by 8.15 am Semi-Final 11.00 am Final 2.45 pm This competition is restricted to competent shearers of OPEN standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association.

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The top 18 Welsh competitors entered in the Open (All Nations) competition (class 10) will qualify to compete in the semi-finals of the Champion Shearer of Wales competition. Competitors must state on the entry form if they wish to compete in this competition and pay the entry fee. Competitors in this competition must have been born in Wales, or be permanently resident in Wales for a minimum of four years and must not have shorn for any other Country or taken part in an eliminating competition to shear for another Country within four years of the date of the Show.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The Norman S Perkins Perpetual Challenge Trophy, a return air ticket to New Zealand supported by Lister, Crystal Award, Lister Handpiece & £100; 2nd £350; 3rd £300; 4th £220; 5th £170; 6th £120.

Welsh Machine Shearing Team The machine shearing team will consist of the winner of the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales competition and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit. In the event of the same person winning both, then the second placed competitor from the Circuit will qualify instead. The above two team members will be expected to represent Wales in several Test matches including the Test matches against New Zealand to be held during the 2015 Royal Welsh Show and the 2015 Corwen Shears. The team will also be required to travel to New Zealand in the winter of 2016. In the event of any team member being unable to travel to New Zealand due to extenuating circumstances, then the next placed competitor to the original qualifying competitor will be given the opportunity to go to New Zealand instead. The competitors who have qualified to be part of the Welsh Team travelling to New Zealand will be required to sign a declaration form giving their undertaking that they will be prepared to travel to New Zealand and participate in all the nominated competitions. Any breach of such undertaking may result in a ban from representing Wales in any competition for a period of 3 years. Each 7th – 12th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag.

The shearer presenting the Best Pen of Sheep will be presented with the Mr W S Innes Special Prize (crystal award), The Worshipful Company of Woolmen Trophy, WCW medal and WCW £100 by The Master of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen.


PENCAMPWRIAETH AGORED (POB GWLAD) OPEN (ALL NATIONS) CHAMPIONSHIP

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this championship by

NETTEX, A DIVISION OF RUMENCO and supported by LISTER

To commence at 9.15 am, Wednesday 22 July Competitors must report by 8.15 am Semi-Final 11.45 pm Final 3.45 pm

This competition is restricted to competent shearers of OPEN standard as recognised by the British Isles Shearing Competitions Association.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st The Godfrey Bowen Trophy, Crystal Award & £600; 2nd £300; 3rd £200; 4th £150; 5th £120; 6th £100; 7th £50; 8th £45; 9th £40; 10th £35; 11th £30; 12th £25.

The top 24 competitors will qualify for the semi-finals. Each 7th – 12th place semi-finalist will receive a Lister sports bag.

The top 18 Welsh competitors entered in this competition will qualify for the Champion Shearer of Wales semi-finals.

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CYSTADLEUAETH CNEIFIO FETERANIAID – PROFFESIYNOL - 50 – 60 MLWYDD OED VETERANS SHEARING COMPETITION – PROFESSIONAL - 50 – 60 YEARS OF AGE

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by LLANDOVERY TYRES & BATTERIES LTD

To commence at 11.00 am, Thursday 23 July Competitors must report by 10.00 am Heats 11.00 am Final 12.15 am

This competition is restricted to competitors 50 - 60 years of age on Monday 20 July 2015 from any Nation. It will be run under BISCA rules. Competitors are only allowed to enter one Veterans competition.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Shepherds Crook & £85; 2nd £70; 3rd £60; 4th £50; 5th £35; 6th £25.


CYSTADLEUAETH CNEIFIO FETERANIAID – 61 MLWYDD OED A THROSODD VETERANS SHEARING COMPETITION – 61 YEARS OF AGE & OVER

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by HIGHWAY SHEARING and NSA CYMRU/WALES

To commence at 10.30 am, Thursday 23 July Competitors must report by 9.30 am Heats 10.30 am Final 11.45 am

This competition is restricted to competitors 61 years of age and over on Monday 20 July 2015 from any Nation. It will be run as a “fun competition” and competitors will be handicapped according to their age. Any competitor who is 61 years of age and over and wishes to enter the Professional Veterans competition run under BISCA rules may do so, but competitors are only allowed to enter one Veterans competition.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Shepherds Crook & £85; 2nd £70; 3rd £60; 4th £50; 5th £35; 6th £25.


CYSTADLEUAETH CNEIFIO I FENYWOD LADIES SHEARING COMPETITION

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by GRŴP LLANDRILLO MENAI – COLEG MEIRION DWYFOR

To commence at 10.00 am, Thursday 23 July Competitors must report by 9.00 am Heats 10.00 am Final, if required, 11.30 am This competition is for female competitors only. Competitors MUST obtain a Blue seal before competing at the Show.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st £70 & Crystal Award; 2nd £60; 3rd £50; 4th £35; 5th £25; 6th £15. A piece of crystal will be awarded to the highest placed Welsh competitor. If eight or more competitors are forward on the day of competition, it will be split into heats and a final will be held. A ladies changing room will be available.

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CYLCHDAITH AGORED CYMRU

WELSH OPEN CIRCUIT

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by HYBU CIG CYMRU – MEAT PROMOTION WALES and supported by LISTER


Only Welsh Open standard competitors may enter this Circuit and must pay an entry fee of £20 to the RWAS by no later than 6 May 2015.

Competitors must compete at a minimum of seven out of the eleven qualifying competitions, with the top seven results counting.

The results from the 2014 Corwen Shears competition will be included in the 2015 Circuit.

The results from the 2015 Corwen Shears competition will carry forward to the 2016 Circuit.

In each competition the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the Circuit will receive 15 points, 2nd place 14 points and so on. In the event of a draw, the competitor with the highest number of 15 points wins.

A further 5 bonus points will be awarded to every Welsh competitor who qualifies to compete in each final.

In the event of an unforeseen issue arising at any of the qualifying competitions which affects the results, the points for that competition will not be counted and the competition will be excluded from the qualifying list. An official complaint must be sent to one of the Welsh Area Judges, stating reasons and any supporting evidence. The three Welsh Area Judges will investigate the incident and rule on the complaint. If the complaint is upheld the minimum number of qualifying competitions will be reduced by one.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st A return air ticket to New Zealand supported by Lister, £400 and be part of the Welsh Team; 2nd £300; 3rd £250; 4th £200; 5th £150; 6th £100.

Welsh Machine Shearing Team The machine shearing team will consist of the winner of the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales competition and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit. In the event of the same person winning both, then the second placed competitor from the Circuit will qualify instead. The above two team members will be expected to represent Wales in several Test matches including the Test matches against New Zealand to be held during the 2015 Royal Welsh Show and the 2015 Corwen Shears. The team will also be required to travel to New Zealand in the winter of 2016. In the event of any team member being unable to travel to New Zealand due to extenuating circumstances, then the next placed competitor to the original qualifying competitor will be given the opportunity to go to New Zealand instead. The competitors who have qualified to be part of the Welsh Team travelling to New Zealand will be required to sign a declaration form giving their undertaking that they will be prepared to travel to New Zealand and participate in all the nominated competitions. Any breach of such undertaking may result in a ban from representing Wales in any competition for a period of 3 years.


Royal Ulster - 13 - 15 May 2015

Royal Bath & West Show - 28 & 29 May 2015

Llysfasi - 6 June 2015

Royal Three Counties Show - 12 & 13 June 2015

Lochearnhead - 27 June 2015

Lakeland Shears - 11 July 2015

Great Yorkshire Show - 14 & 15 July 2015

Cothi Shears - 17 July 2015


Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show - 20 – 23 July 2015

Corwen Shears: - 24 & 25 July 2015

Results from 2014 will carry forward for the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit

Results from 2015 will carry forward for the 2016 Welsh Open Circuit

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CYSTADLAETHAU TRIN GWLÂN

WOOLHANDLING COMPETITIONS

CYSTADLAETH TRIN GWLÂN CLYBIAU’R FFERMWYR IFAINC YOUNG FARMERS CLUB WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION

In conjunction with the Competitions Committee of Wales YFC

Wales YFC acknowledges with thanks the support of this competition by BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD

To commence at 10.15 am, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 9.15 am

Gwobrau Prizes: Wales YFC Trophy.

All County Federations in Wales are invited to send one member for the competition. The BISCA rules and marking system will apply.


CYSTADLEUAETH TRIN GWLÂN (POB GWLAD) DECHREUWYR NOVICE (ALL NATIONS) WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by BRITISH WOOL MARKETING BOARD and supported by

WOOL TESTING AUTHORITY EUROPE (BWMB)

To commence at 2.00 pm, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 1.00 pm

This competition is confined to competitors of novice standard and non classified competitors. Once a competitor has won two Novice competitions (accumulated), they will then be classified as an Open standard competitor. Competitors may compete in one competition only.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Crystal Award & £75; 2nd £65; 3rd £55; 4th £40; 5th £30; 6th £20.

Each 1st – 3rd prize winner will receive a medal kindly donated by The Wool Testing Authority Europe (BWMB).

Each competitor will attend two shearers and handle the wool from a maximum of four ewes. Woolhandlers to provide their own brooms.


CYSTADLEUAETH TRIN GWLÂN (POB GWLAD) AGORED OPEN (ALL NATIONS) WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by BOWLER ENERGY LLP and supported by WOOL TESTING AUTHORITY EUROPE (BWMB)

To commence at 11.00 am, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 10.00 am Heats 11.00 am Final 3.00 pm This competition is confined to competitors of open standard. Competitors may compete in one competition only.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Lou’s Ewescan Perpetual Memorial Trophy, Crystal Award & £120; 2nd £100; 3rd £85; 4th £65; 5th £50; 6th £30.

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The highest placed Welsh competitor will qualify to be part of the Welsh Woolhandling team. Lou’s Ewescan Perpetual Memorial Trophy is kindly given in memory of the late Louise Wilson by her friends at Lackham College and Peter and Jenny-Lee Wilson. Each 1st – 3rd prize winner will receive a medal kindly donated by The Wool Testing Authority Europe (BWMB). Each woolhandler will attend two shearers and will handle the wool from a minimum of four ewes. Woolhandlers are to provide their own brooms.


CYLCHDAITH TRIN GWLÂN AGORED CYMRU WELSH OPEN WOOLHANDLING CIRCUIT

This circuit is for Welsh Open standard woolhandlers.

The highest placed competitor will receive 1 point, 2nd place 2 points etc. In the event of a draw, the person with the highest number of ‘1’ points wins.

Competitors must enter the circuit by 15 May 2015 and compete at a minimum of three out of the four qualifying competitions.

In the event of an unforeseen issue arising at any of the qualifying competitions which affects the results, the points for that competition will not be counted and the competition will be excluded from the qualifying list. An official complaint must be sent to one of the three Welsh Area Judges, stating reasons and any supporting evidence. The three Welsh Area Judges will investigate the incident and rule on the complaint. If the complaint is upheld the minimum number of qualifying competitions will be reduced by one.


Devon County Show - 21 - 23 May 2015

Royal Bath & West - 28 & 29 May 2015

Royal Three Counties - 12 & 13 June 2015

Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show - 20 - 23 July 2015

*Corwen Shears - 24 & 25 July 2015 *Results from 2015 Corwen Shears will carry forward for the 2016 Welsh Open Circuit

Gwobr Prize: A perpetual Trophy and be part of the Welsh Woolhandling Team


CYSTADLEUAETH TRIN GWLÂN (POB GWLAD) AGORED – CYSTADLEUAETH TÎM OPEN (ALL NATIONS) WOOLHANDLING COMPETITION – TEAM COMPETITION

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by WELSH VENISON CENTRE

To commence at 1.15 pm, Monday 20 July Competitors must report by 12.15 pm

This competition is confined to a team of one open standard competitor & one novice standard competitor.

The first six entries received by the office will be allowed to compete.

Each team must state the name of one of the competitors on the entry form.

The name of the second competitor to be supplied on the day of the competition.

Two heats of three teams will be staged and there will not be a final.

Three sheep will be allocated to each competitor.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st £100; 2nd £60; 3rd £40

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PENCAMPWRIAETHAU TÎM Y CHWE GWLAD SIX NATIONS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

PENCAMPWRIAETH TÎM TRIN GWLÂN Y CHWE GWLAD TRWY WAHODDIAD SIX NATIONS INVITATION WOOLHANDLING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by RES UK & IRELAND LTD

To commence at 4.00 pm, Monday 20 July Competitors to report by 3.00 pm The competition will comprise of two woolhandlers invited from England, France, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales working together as a team. The Welsh team will consist of the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the 2015 Open Woolhandling competition and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Woolhandling Circuit. Each team will be required to handle the wool from six sheep.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Team £100; 2nd Team £80; 3rd Team £60; 4th Team £50; 5th Team £40; 6th Team £30.

A competitor who has represented one country is ineligible to represent another within four years of the date of the Show.

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PENCAMPWRIAETH TÎM CNEIFIO Â PHEIRIANT Y CHWE GWLAD SIX NATIONS MACHINE SHEARING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The three highest placed eligible competitors entered in the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales competition will be invited to represent Wales at the 2016 Six Nations Shearing Championships to be held at the Royal Bath & West A competitor who has represented one country is ineligible to represent another within four years of the date of the Show.

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PENCAMPWRIAETH TÎM CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU Y CHWE GWLAD SIX NATIONS BLADE SHEARING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

The Royal Bath & West will be hosting the 2015 Six Nations Blade Shearing Championship. The Welsh team will consist of the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the 2014 Open Blade Shearing competition and the winner of the 2014 Welsh Open Blade Shearing Circuit. A competitor who has represented one country is ineligible to represent another within four years of the date of the Show.

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GORNESTAU PRAWF CYMRU v SELAND NEWYDD WALES v NEW ZEALAND TEST MATCHES

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by AGRIMIN LIMITED and supported by LISTER

To commence at 4.45 pm, Wednesday 22 July There will be four tests against New Zealand at the following venues:

Cothi Shears - 17 July 2015


Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show - 20 -23 July 2015

Corwen Shears - 24 & 25 July 2015

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Team Crystal Awards; 2nd Team Crystal Awards. The current Welsh machine shearing team consisting of Gwion Evans and Rhys Jones will represent Wales in the Test Matches to be held at Cothi Shears and Lampeter Shears. The new 2015 Welsh Team consisting of the 2015 Champion Shearer of Wales and the winner of the 2015 Welsh Open Circuit, will represent Wales in the Test Matches held at the Royal Welsh Show and Corwen Shears.

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GORNESTAU PRAWF CYMRU v FFRAINC WALES v FRANCE TEST MATCHES

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by NORBROOK (LABORATORIES) GB LTD

To commence at 4.15 pm, Wednesday 22 July The *Welsh Development Team will compete against France in three Test matches at the following venues:

Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show - 20 - 23 July 2015

Corwen Shears - 24 & 25 July 2015

French Shears, Saissac - 1 & 2 August 2015

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Team Crystal Awards; 2nd Team Crystal Awards. *Welsh Development Team The two highest placed Welsh competitors entered in the Open competition at the 2015 Royal Three Counties Show who have never previously won the Royal Welsh Champion Shearer of Wales competition will be invited to represent Wales against France in all three Test matches.

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GORNEST BRAWF CNEIFIO Â GWELLAU CYMRU v LLOEGR V YR ALBAN WALES v ENGLAND v SCOTLAND BLADE SHEARING TEST MATCH

The Society acknowledges with thanks the sponsorship of this competition by COLEG CAMBRIA

To commence at 4.45 pm, Monday 20 July A team of two Commercial Blade shearers from England, Scotland & Wales will compete in a Test match.

Gwobrau Prizes: 1st Team Crystal Awards; 2nd Team Crystal Awards; 3rd Team Crystal Awards

The Welsh team will consist of the highest placed Welsh competitor entered in the 2015 Open Commercial blade shearing class and the winner of the 2014 Welsh Open Commercial blade shearing circuit.

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CYLCHDAITH CNEIFIO ŴYN CYMRU

WELSH LAMB SHEARING CIRCUIT


Entries Close: 5 June 2015

This competition is open to any British competitor. Competitors must shear at a minimum of six out of the following competitions:

Cothi Shears - Friday 17 July 2015 Lampeter Shears - Saturday 18 July 2015 Sioe Frenhinol Cymru Royal Welsh Show - Monday 20 – Thursday 23 July 2015 Corwen Shears - Friday 24 – Saturday 25 July 2015 Brecon - Saturday 1 August 2015 Oswestry Show - Saturday 1 August 2015 Bont Shears - Sunday 2 August 2015 Vale of Glamorgan - Wednesday 12 August 2015 Llanfyllin - Saturday 15 August 2015 All British Junior competitors who have entered the Royal Welsh Show Junior competition by the closing date of entries will automatically be entered in the Welsh Lamb Shearing Circuit competition. There is no entry fee for the Junior competitors to enter this Circuit. Circuit points will be awarded at the above competitions to British shearers entered in the Welsh Lamb Shearing Circuit. One point will be allocated for 1st, two points for 2nd and so on. The top five shearers in each class with the lowest aggregated points from any six circuit competitions will compete in the final to be held on Saturday, 15 August 2015 at Llanfyllin Show. The finals will commence after the last shearing competition at Llanfyllin Show. All competitors will start the final on zero points.

If a competitor is eliminated at any circuit competition, then he/she will NOT receive any points and the competition will NOT be counted as one of the qualifying six, even if it is the last qualifying competition. If there are two competitors in joint 5th place at the end of all the qualifying competitions, then the competitor with the best pen averaged from the six competitions will qualify for the Final.

Gwobrau Prizes:

Open - 1st £250; 2nd £170; 3rd £130; 4th £100; 5th £70 Senior - 1st £180; 2nd £130; 3rd £90; 4th £75; 5th £60 Intermediate - 1st £120; 2nd £90; 3rd £75; 4th £65; 5th £50 Junior - 1st £100; 2nd £80; 3rd £70; 4th £55; 5th £40

DYDD SADWRN 15 AWST 2015 SATURDAY 15 AUGUST 2015

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FFffuurrfflleenn GGaaiiss CCnneeiiffiioo DDeeffaaiidd && TTrraaffoodd GGwwllâânn

SShheeeepp SShheeaarriinngg && WWoooollhhaannddlliinngg EEnnttrryy FFoorrmm

CEISIADAU OLAF ENTRIES CLOSE

5 MEHEFIN JUNE 2015

Taliadau Ymgeisio Entry Fees (inc VAT):

Classes 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16 ...................................................................................... £15.00

Classes 4, 5, 11, 12, 13 ............................................................................................ £12.00

Class 8 ...................................................................................................................... £17.00

Class 10 .................................................................................................................... £20.00

Class 3 - Welsh Open Commercial Blade Shearing Circuit .............................. £ 5.00

Class 14 – Welsh Open Circuit .............................................................................. £20.00

Class 17 – Welsh Open Woolhandling Circuit .................................................... £ 5.00

Class 18 – Woolhandling – Team Event ............................................................... £20.00

Class 19 – Welsh Lamb Shearing Circuit .............................................................. £ 5.00

Please enter me in Class(es): .................................................... Total entry fees: £ ...........................................

Nationality/Country: .................................................................. BISCA No.: ...................................................... Please state date of birth if eligible for the Worshipful Company of Woolmen Competition: ..................... Please state name of novice woolhandler if entering the team woolhandling class: ................................. Please state if a Flexible Drive or Left Hand Stand is required: ........................................................................ Name: ...................................................................................................................................................................... Address: ................................................................................................................................................................... Post Code: ......................................................................... Telephone No.: ................................................................. Mobile No.: .............................................................. I hereby undertake to conform to all the Rules and Regulations of the Society. Signature: .......................................................................... Date: .........................................................................

Entry Form and Fees (please make cheques payable to: RWAS Ltd) to be returned to:

Mrs Tracy Powell ~ Shearing Section ~ RWAS Ltd ~ Llanelwedd ~ Builth Wells ~ Powys ~ LD2 3SY Ffôn Tel: (01982) 554420 Ffacs Fax: (01982) 553563 E-bost E-mail: [email protected]

Bank Details – Prize Money will NOT be awarded if this section is NOT completed as

Prize Money will be paid by BACS after the Show

A/C Name: ______________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________ (Email address required for BACS receipt)

Branch Sort Code: A/C No:

Please note that non UK competitors will continue to be paid by cheque

Please Note: The draw will be done on a First Entered, Last Heat System.

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Documents

Atodlen a Rheolau Cneifio Defaid & Trafod Gwlân Schedule ... · 3 SWYDDOGION OFFICIALS Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol Anrhydeddus Assistant Honorary Director Mr R Davies, Pyrgad Farm, Dyffryn