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2014 Southdown NZ – Canterbury Tour 5th-7th May

Posted by Christina On February - 15 - 2014

Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand

Canterbury Tour – May 5th – 7th 2014

Hosted by The Central Southdown Breeders Club

Monday 5th May

* Council Meeting

* 5.30 pm Annual General Meeting at Pavilions

* Dinner at Pavilions

Tuesday 6th May

* Visit to Hursley Downs Stud – Jenny Alexander Amberbley and Omihi Stud – Fi and Phil Williams, Omihi

* Visit to Patoa Pig Farm – 3500 Outdoor Sow Unit, Harwarden

* Lunch at Waipara Springs Winery

* Visit to Midlands Stud, Dave Gillespie, Oxford

* Evening Meal at Corporate Club, Yaldhurst

Wednesday 7th May

* Visit to Yaldhurst Wools, Yaldhurst

* Visit Holly Farm Stud – Neville Moorhead and Musburg – Stu Brannigan, Southbridge

* Lunch at Southbridge Rugby Club (Home of DC)

* Visit to Mapua – Andrew and Louise Christey, Southbridge and Maclaka – Brent Macaulay, Lincoln

* Arriving Christchurch Airport by 5pm

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2014 Southdown NZ – Canterbury Tour 5th-7th May

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