
Miss W. Emery (later Mrs. W. Ackland) yearling being judged.
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Miss W. Emery (later Mrs. W. Ackland) yearling being judged.
The animals are paraded at Millhayes looking towards what is now Lower Millhayes.
A year later in 1922 the calves have become yearlings, they are seen here behind the milk factory at Millhayes. Two old cars and an early Albion lorry can be seen in the background.
Each member received a Christmas card from little Rosemary Sandford.
The calves running with their new owners through Hemyock Square.
Master Wilfred Ackland and Master William Tucker with their calves.
A selection of the shorthorn calves after distribution in Hemyock market which was behind what is now the Catherine Wheel.
The method of calf allocation at the first distribution, 31st January 1921. Rosemary Sandford takes a club members name from a hat which is matched with a calf’s name from the other hat.
This letter was sent out to local farmers to invite them to a meeting to discuss the formation of a calf club. Less than two weeks later the calf club had been formed.
The Hemyock History Group meet on the second Thursday of the month with speakers talking about interesting historical subjects.
The meetings start at 19:30 in the church rooms. For more information please send us an email on the Contact Us tab.
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