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# Cotswold Sheep Society

Promoting, and caring for, this Rare Breed

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Articles](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-breed/sheep-articles/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/) - NOTICE BOARD A COUPLE OF IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: THE ANNUAL SOCIETY BREED SALE - will take place on Saturday 10th August 2024, at Worcester Livestock Market, under the auspices of McCartneys Auctioneers. The Show is on Friday 9th August, from around 17.30, while the Sale will take place the following morning from around 12.45pm. All
- [Downloadable Forms](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/downloadable-forms/) - Membership Application FormLife Membership FormInformation for New MembersFlock Census Form (due 30th April annually)Overseas Members FormAssociate Membership FormShowing Help SheetOverseas Members Renewal FormGift Aid Registration FormLamb Registration FormJunior Membership FormSociety Rules and RegulationsFlock Competition Entry Form 2025
- [Results from the Shows](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/show-results/) - Society Summer Show 2026 Breed Champion, Tingewick Warrior from D. Stanhope (L) & Reserve Breed Champion, Kayani Cranberry from D. Haynes (R) Breed Champion D Stanhope - Tingewick Warrior (Senior Ram) Reserve Breed Champion D Haynes - Kasani Cranberry (Senior Ewe) Full Society Summer Show 2026 results can be found here. Hanbury Show 2026
- [The Council](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/council/) - Life President President Vice President Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer & Registrar Secretary Mr R. Boodle Mrs J. M. Wilkie Mrs M. Pursch Mrs C. Cunningham Ms D. Stanhope Mrs L. Parkes Miss E. Wheeler Members of Council Mr G. Birtwhistle Mr J. Palfrey Mr S. Parkes Mr B. Stayt Mr D. Haynes Mrs A.
- [Flock Adverts](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/members-advertisements/) - Members who wish to promote their flocks (free of charge) on this page should please forward a suitable photograph and all the relevant details they want included to web@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk. Roelcots Cotswolds Winner of the Small Flock Competition on 3 consecutive occasions (2019, 2021, 2023) Roelcots Halo (left) - show ewe lamb 2025 (available at our
- [Misc For Sale or Wanted](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/sales-wanted/misc-for-sale-or-wanted/) - To advertise here, please email web@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk
- [Sheep for Sale or Wanted](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/sheep-for-sale-or-wanted/) - IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SELLERS AND BUYERS Please be aware while all sheep advertised on this website are PEDIGREE animals, and all are REGISTERED (except possibly younger lambs), and all should meet breed standards, they have NOT been inspected by the Society. There is further essential information for BUYERS at the bottom of the page. To
- [Fleece & Woollen Goods for Sale](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/fleece-woollen-goods-for-sale/) - There is no direct selling of fleeces, or any other goods, from this web page and the Society will not be involved in any dispute. All transactions are between the seller and the buyer. (It is up to the seller to prepare the fleeces correctly and describe all goods accurately. It is the buyer's responsibility
- [Contact Us](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/contact-us/) - Secretary of the Cotswold Sheep Society: Miss Elizabeth Wheeler 07464 754399 Secretary: info@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk Registrations: registrations@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk or directly via the Online Flock Book Merchandise: merchandise@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk Editor (Newsletters) : editor@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk Website (including Adverts for Wool, Fleece and Sheep for Sale/Wanted) : web@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk Help and Advice : help@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk
- [Cotswold Fleece Wanted](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/sales-wanted/cotswold-fleece-wanted/) - The Stroud Blanket Project The Stroud Blanket Project may be interested in purchasing good quality Cotswold fleeces later this summer for the further production of The Stroud Blanket. Join us in recreating the legend. Please contact Theo Theodorou by email or via his website www.thestroud.com or phone him on 07770 980463. Cotswold Tweed Project 2024
- [Shows](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/events/shows/) - Many Cotswold Sheep Society members are keen to show their sheep – though we would love to see more doing so. There are very good reasons for encouraging members to show their sheep, particularly when you have a rare breed, which of course, Cotswolds are. Often our flocks are small and isolated from one another,
- [SHEEP SERVICES](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/marketplace/sheep-services/) - PLEASE BE AWARE The Society takes no responsibility for services offered on this web page and the Society will not be involved in any dispute. All transactions are between the provider and the user. To advertise here, please email web@cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk SHEARING SERVICES FOR SMALL FLOCKS SHEARING SERVICES FOR SMALL & HOBBY FLOCKS Offering reliable and
- [Marketplace](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/marketplace/) - Disclaimer Please Note that all transactions are entirely between the buyer and the seller - the Cotswold Sheep Society is not involved in any way. It is up to the seller to describe whatever they are selling accurately, and for the buyer to ask all relevant questions and to fulfil the conditions of sale. SHEEP FOR SALE
- [Miscellaneous](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/shop/miscellaneous/) - NEW – Rufus Tea Towel [wp_cart_display_product name=”Society Tea Towel” price=”9.500″ thumbnail=”/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg” thumb_target=”/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg” description=”Society Tea Towel” shipping=”0.00001″] The new Society tea towel is now available to buy. Price £9.50 (inc. P&P) All profits from the sale of the tea towels will go to support the Society and our mission to preserve and promote the Cotswold
- [Notelets & Society Postcards](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/shop/society-postcards/) - SOLD OUT! NEW DESIGN COMING SOON! Packs of 10 cards printed with drawings from the collection by Lorraine Green, exclusively for the Cotswold Sheep Society. Cards supplied with self adhesive daffodil yellow envelopes. SOLD OUT!!!! [wp_cart_display_product name=”Society Notelets” price=”8.500″ thumbnail=”/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/logo_small.png” description=”Pack of 10 – Notelets with daffodil envelopes” shipping=”0.00001″] Postcards Postcards are sold in packs
- [Christmas Cards](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/shop/christmas-cards/) - The message inside reads ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’. Each pack contains 10 cards (148mm x 105mm) and envelopes. Please Note: all prices include P&P This year’s Society Christmas cards are now also available from Marie French (Email: merchandise(at)cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk SOLD OUT – NEW DESIGN COMING SHORTLY!! [wp_cart_display_product name=”2021 Christmas Cards SOLD OUT!” price=”8.500″ thumb_target=”https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/thumbnail_FullSizeRender-1011×1024-1.jpg” thumbnail=”https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/thumbnail_FullSizeRender-1011×1024-1.jpg” description=”2021 Christmas Cards” shipping=”0.00001″]
- [Shop](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/shop/) - Below is a selection of Cotswold Sheep Society Merchandise - Prices include P&P to the UK only. The postcards , Christmas cards, mugs and tea towels are itemised separately on their own pages. For availability of all other items, or to place an order, please contact the Society.: Square embroidered Society 'sew on' badge for
- [Useful Links](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/useful-links/) - The links below may be of interest: SHEEP HEALTH: For information on diseases or alerts for worms, fluke or blow fly attacks - visit NADIS. This excellent website holds a vast amount of useful information for all livestock farmers. OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES: The Rare Breeds Survival Trust AHDB DEFRA LIVESTOCK INFORMATION SERVICES (for reporting
- [The History of the Society](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/about-css/) - The first Cotswold Sheep Society was formed in 1892. Their first flock book contained the histories of 22 flocks, which had owned 12,639 ewes between them. The oldest of these flocks had been established prior to 1790, several dated back to the late 1790's and most had been established by the mid 1800's. The Society
- [Sheep for Sale or Wanted - Old](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/sheep-for-sale/) - WHEN YOU HAVE SOLD YOUR SHEEP - It would be very helpful if you would email us to let us know as we wish to keep these pages as up to date as possible. Thank you. While all sheep advertised on this website are registered and should meet breed standards, they have NOT been inspected
- [Cotswold Fleece Wanted - Old](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/cotswold-fleece-wanted-old/) - Cotswold Farm Park Cotswold Farm Park would like to inform members that their initial 3 year contract with mattress company Harrison Spinks has be extended for 3 years with the option to extend further. This is great publicity for Cotswold sheep and secures the price for another 3 years for the breeders, so do get
- [Newsletters](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/newsletters/)
- [The Society](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/) - The Cotswold Sheep Society, established in 1891, is a very active registered charity working for the conservation and promotion of the the Cotswold breed, with a growing membership throughout the UK and also overseas. Cotswold sheep are on the Rare Breed Survival Trust's Watch List. They are currently in the At Risk category which means
- [Become a Member](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/become-a-member/) - Some of our members are commercial farmers, while others are smallholders with small flocks, who do not have a great deal of land but want a breed that is attractive and has a great history. The Cotswold is now a rare breed, so every one of these flocks is helping the breed's survival. We are
- [How To....](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/flock-care/) - Below are links to a selection of useful articles which we hope will help you manage your new flock of Cotswolds.
- [Sales/Wanted](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/sales-wanted/)
- [Zootech and Kinship](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/zootech-and-kinship/) - Official recognition of the breed – ZOOTECH and using Kinship Reports ZOOTECH The Cotswold Sheep Society is now a recognized UK Breed Society and is registered with Defra as part of the Zootech rules and regulations, the rules and standards set out must be followed to enable the Society to trade breeding animals, semen and
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/privacy-policy/) - COTSWOLD SHEEP SOCIETY PRIVACY POLICY The privacy and security of your personal information is extremely important to us. This privacy policy explains how and why we use your personal data, to make sure you stay informed and can be confident about giving us your information. This privacy policy explains how we will look after your
- [Save the Cotswold Lion](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/save-the-cotswold-lion/) - Saving the 'Cotswold Lion' Stone Head in Bibury Church showing Cotswold CharacteristicsThe Cotswold Sheep Society, established originally in 1891, is a very active registered charity working for the conservation and promotion of the Cotswold breed. We believe that the 'Cotswold Lion' to give it its historic nickname, with its wonderful lustrous fleece, fantastic temperament, and
- [Thank You](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/thankyou/) - Thank you for your payment. Your transaction has been completed and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you. You may log in to your account at www.paypal.com to view details of this transaction.
- [Cancelled](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/cancelled/) - Your Order has been Cancelled.
- [Breed History](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-breed/breed-history/) - Breed History The Cotswold sheep, often referred to as the 'Cotswold Lion' was introduced to the UK by the Romans. Their wool known as the 'Golden Fleece' was an important export. It not only played a major role in the development of many Cotswold towns and villages, but also in the finances of the nation.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-society/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Events](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/events/)
- [Breed Standard](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-breed/breed-standard/) - The Cotswold Sheep Breed Standard Mr W.S. Harmer of Cirencester wrote this description of an 'IDEAL COTSWOLD' in 1891. It is still adopted today as the Cotswold Sheep Society's breed and show standard. The Head should be wide between the eyes, and the eye itself, full, dark and prominent, but mild and kindly, and in
- [The Breed](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/the-breed/)

## Events

- [Moreton in Marsh Show (5th September 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/moreton-in-marsh-show-5th-september-2026/)
- [Society Summer Show (26th July 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/society-summer-show-26th-july-2026/)
- [Kenilworth Show (6th June 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/kenilworth-show-6th-june/) - What3words - ///verse.engage.shed
- [Hanbury Show (4th July 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/hanbury-show-4th-july/)
- [Spring Social (26th April 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/spring-social-26th-april-2026/) - More details to follow soon - save the date!
- [The Society Breed Show & Sale at Worcester Livestock Market (7/8th August 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/cotswold-sheep-society-sale-8th-august/)
- [Royal Three Counties Show (12th-14th June 2026)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/three-counties-show/)
- [Annual Prize Giving and Winter Social](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/winter-social-annual-prize-giving/) - This year's Social is being held on Sunday 23rd November from 12.30pm at Aldsworth Village Hall. Please click here to view the flyer for the menu and further details. RSVP to our Secretary by Saturday 15th November.
- [Colour Experience Day with Stroudwater Textile Trust](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/colour-experience-day-with-stroudwater-textile-trust/)
- [The Society Breed Show & Sale at Worcester Livestock Market](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-society-show-and-breed-sale/)
- [Hanbury Show](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/hanbury-show/)
- [The Society Summer Show & AGM](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-society-summer-show-and-agm/)
- [Moreton in Marsh Show](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/moreton-in-marsh-show/)
- [Royal Three Counties Show (14th - 16th June)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-royal-three-counties-show/)
- [Kenilworth Show - New Cotswold Classes!](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/three-counties-rare-breeds-day/)
- [SHOWING WORKSHOP](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-woolly-workshop-day/)
- [The Spring Social (& AGM)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-royal-county-of-berkshire-show/)
- [The Annual General Meeting (11.30am)](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-annual-general-meeting/)
- [THE ERIC FREEMAN FESTIVAL](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/kenilworth-show/)
- [Berkeley Show](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/berkeley-show/)
- [Winter Social 2023](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/2017-winter-social/) - This is always a wonderful social event, providing an excellent opportunity for everyone to catch up with old friends, and for new members to get to know other members of the Society. This year we will be guests of Cogges Manor Farm, Witney. This is a historic farm which has recently undergone substantial restoration. For
- [The Dispersal Sale of the Harford Flock of Cotswold Sheep](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-dispersal-sale-of-the-harford-flock-of-cotswold-sheep/)
- [Cotswold Craft Weaving Weekend](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/cotswold-craft-weaving-weekend/)
- [The Breed Show (cancelled) The Sale - will take place online](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/breed-show/) - CANCELLED - Card Grading from 2.00 pm - please try and arrive promptly to allow your sheep time to settle and recover from their journey, before they are Card Graded. The Show will be for Red Carded sheep only and will take place after Card Grading is completed - usually about 5.00pm. The Show will
- [Voyce Pullin's Timed Online Sale of Rare, Minority and Traditional Breeds](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/voyce-pullins-timed-online-sale-of-rare-minority-and-traditional-breeds/)
- [Cotswold Sheep and Wool Day - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/cotswold-sheep-and-wool-day/)
- [The Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-oxfordshire-young-farmers-county-show-and-rally/)
- [North Somerset Show - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/north-somerset-show/)
- [Shipston Woolly Weekend - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/shipston-woolly-weekend/)
- [Shipston Wool Fair - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/shipston-wool-fair/)
- [Sherborne Castle Country Fair - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/sherborne-castle-country-fair/)
- [Royal Bath and West Show - CANCELLED](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/bath-and-west-show/)
- [The Cirencester Fleece Fayre](https://www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk/event/the-cirencester-fleece-fayre/) - Cirencester’s second Fleece Fayre, a fun filled community May Day festival, celebrating Cirencester and its rich history of the wool trade will be returning to the Market Place on Monday 7 May 2018. The event aspires to bring the community together with a traditional May Day theme, which will include Morris & May Pole dancing,

## Categories

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