The launch of new Friday morning sales at Bishop's Castle livestock market has paid off with an impressive number of sheep for sale.
The launch of new Friday morning sales at Bishop's Castle livestock market has paid off with an impressive number of sheep for sale.Halls auctioneers has revealed 623 sheep went under the hammer at the event.
The auctioneers, who run the livestock market, took the decision to move sales of prime sheep, cull ewes and store lambs in the border town from a Wednesday to Friday morning following discussions with sheep farmers and buyers.Halls director and auctioneer James Evans said: “It was a great start to the new Friday sales in Bishops Castle.Lights sold to 276p per kilo and £91 per head, averaging 275.76ppk and £91.Heavies sold to 299ppk and £153.50 per head, averaging 293.
The sale starts at 9.30am with weighing from 7am. To book entries, contact James Evans on 07581 552438 or Jonny Dymond on 07803 412617.'Get off him!' Thug stamped on man heading home from pub as victim's partner pleaded for him to stop
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