Area Representatives
Regional Council Delegate: Claire Harper is your new voice at Council and will welcome information about matters that you might like to raise, she can be contacted by email cj_harper@hotmail.com
Items of interest to members in the Western Region, which currently covers Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and West Midlands, Oxfordshire, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, North Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire for inclusion on this page can be e-mailed: info@donkeybreedsociety.co.uk
Staffordshire: Carol Regan
Warwick,West Midlands, Worcestershire: Claire Harper
Bristol & South Gloucestershire: Jean Fooks and Margaret Bates
North Gloucestershire: Cheryl Browning
Oxfordshire: Trudi Rowland
Shropshire: Vacant
Herefordshire: Sheila Bell.
Somerset: Janet Parsons
Forthcoming Events
Shows with donkey classes in the Western Region which have affiliated
Devon County Show
Westpoint, Exeter C/d:
Secretary: Mrs O Allen, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ
Telephone: 01392 353705 Judge: Tba
Royal Bath & West Show
The Showground, Sheptom Mallett, Somerset. C/d:
Secretary: Sandra Powell, Entries Office, Royal Bath & West of England Agric. Soc., The Showground
Shepton Mallett, Somerset BA4 6QN
Telephone: 01749 822209 Judge:
Three Counties Show
The Showground, Malvern C/d:
Secretary: Miss F Parker, Three Counties Agricultural Society, Malvern, Worcs WR13 6NW
Telephone: 01684 584900 Judge:Tba
Herefordshire Donkey Show
Coldnose Farm, Dewsall, Hereford. C/d:
Secretary: Miss E Langford, Coldnose Farm, Desall, Hereford HR2 8DD
Telephone: 07940 826945 Judge:Rosemary Clarke
Okehampton Show
Stoney Park Showground, Okehampton. C/d:
Secretary: Mrs E D Locke, Niases, Jacobstowe, Okehamton, Devon EX20 3RJ
Telephone: 01837 851308 Judge:
Melplash Show
West Bay Road, Bridport. C/d:
Secretary:;Mrs A J Ford, 23 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NT
Telephone: 01308 423337 Judge: tba
Longney Donkey Show
Manor Farm, Longney, Gloucestershire C/d
Secretary: Cheryl Browning, Waterend Farm, Longney, Gloucestershire. GL2 3SW
Telephone: 01452 720287 Judge:
WEST REGIONAL REPORT FOR THE AGM 2008
There are seven areas in the region, Staffordshire, Warwickshire/West Midlands/Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, North Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Cheshire, and Herefordshire all with Area Representatives.
In the Region there are 241 full members and 28 junior/student members, and there are over 400 donkeys, including a growing number of miniature donkeys.
Newsletters
Over 215 newsletters were sent out three times during the year to all members and other interested people, edited by Claire Harper - the Area Rep. for Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. These newsletters were received well.
Activities.
Within the region there were three county shows - Three Counties and two at Thame, all of which were well supported, and two donkey shows - Herefordshire and Longney , both of these were very well supported and organised, despite the poor weather. The National Donkey Weekend at Rodbaston was again a success, this year being organised by a committee.
This year there were a large number of events organised by the Area Representatives, these are too numerous to mention individually, but sufficient to say that they were all supported well; it was good to see so many new members taking part. None of these activities would have taken place without the hard work of the organisers, my thanks to them all, but especially to Claire Harper who was responsible for many of the events and also for editing and distributing the newsletters.
Claire is taking over the work of the Regional Representative from November this year, I wish her all the best in her new role and I am sure the Area Reps will support her well.
Ted Fooks Retiring West Region delegate to Council
WEST REGION REPORT FOR THE AGM 2007
There are seven areas, Staffordshire, Warwickshire/West Midlands/Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, North Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Cheshire, and Herefordshire all with area representatives.
In the Region there are 232 full members and 19 junior/student members, and there are over 390 donkeys.
In December 2006 and in July 207 we sent out over 215 newsletters to all members and other interested people, edited by Claire Harper ? the area rep. for Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. The newsletter was received with good feedback.
Within the region there were three county shows - The Three Counties and two at Thame, all of which were well supported, and three donkey shows - Island Farm, Herefordshire, Longney , all these were very well supported and organised, despite the poor weather. The National Donkey Weekend at Rodbaston was cancelled due the restriction of movement of all animals under the foot and mouth emergency rules. Because of this cancellation a number of local gatherings took place on that weekend.
This year we celebrated the 40th.birthday of the DBS and during the year the following events (amongst others) took place:-
In December 2006 the Christmas lunch was held at Cheryl Browning's farm.
Robin and Julie Boyce demonstrated how to prepare your donkey for the show ring in April.
In May an equine dentist day was held at North Littleton.
In June Cheryl Browning held an Awards day, at her farm.
In July Sheila Bell invited a crowd of people to her lovely cottage in the woods for the annual lunch, much appreciated.
On Sept 23rd. a celebration for the National Driving Day was held at Peter and Angela Scales home.
A donkey stall was well supported at the Malvern Autumn Show in September.
In October a Donkey Bombproofing Day was held.
Jean Fooks has started a donkey club for the juniors in her area, this has held a number of enthusiastic meetings.
None of these activities would have taken place without the hard work of the organisers, my thanks to them all, but especially to Claire Harper who was responsible for many of the events and also for editing and distributing the news letters.
Ted Fooks Regional Delegate to Council for the West
2006 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WEST REGION
There are seven areas, Staffordshire, Warwickshire/West Midlands/Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bristol and South Gloucestershire, North Gloucestershire, Shropshire and Cheshire, and Herefordshire all with area representatives. There are 204 full members and 8 junior/student members, and there are over 390 donkeys.
In August this year we sent out 205 newsletters, edited by Claire Harper ? the Area Rep. for Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire. These went to all members and to other interested people. The newsletter was received with good feedback. It was funded by the regional bank account, we hope to do this three times a year.
Within the region there were two county shows - Three Counties and Thame, both of which were well supported, and four donkey shows - Island Farm, Herefordshire, Longney and of course the National Donkey Weekend at Rodbaston ; all these were well attended and enjoyed by the participants, thanks to the organisers hard work. During the year the following events took place:- A Pet Fun Day at Holme Lacey Agricultural College. A Donkey Dentistry Day at North Littleton. A Bomb Proofing weekend also at North Littleton. A very enjoyable mid summer Luncheon at the home of Sheila Bell.
The Town and Country Show , a three day event at Stoneleigh, where the DBS had a stand and donkeys. The DBS had a stand with donkeys at the Malvern Show, the stand being awarded 4th.prize and the donkeys present took part in the parade.
To celebrate the International Day of the Donkey, Claire Harper held an open day at her home in North Littleton.
My thanks to all the organisers of the above activities and to all the Area Representatives for the work and support they have given over the last 12 months.
Ted Fooks, West Region delegate to Council
Every Wednesday
is Donkey Day at the home of the Worcestershire, Warwickshire and West Midlands area representative, Claire Harper. Any DBS member is welcome to come along with their own donkey and a packed lunch and take part in whatever activity is going on ? maybe long reining, maybe a picnic, may be just messing around.
