In 1923, Ayrshire calves were chosen, they even brought a bull calf, seen on the left, to make sure that the Ayrshire breed would remain pure in the Culm Valley.
More Ayrshire calves bought to maintain the breed in Culm Valley
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Miss Emery judging the cattle
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Miss W. Emery (later Mrs. W. Ackland) yearling being judged.
Animal parade at Millhayes.
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The animals are paraded at Millhayes looking towards what is now Lower Millhayes.
Christmas Card from Rosemary Sandford
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Each member received a Christmas card from little Rosemary Sandford.
Masters Ackland and Tucker with their calves
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Master Wilfred Ackland and Master William Tucker with their calves.
Distribution of calves at Hemyock Market
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A selection of the shorthorn calves after distribution in Hemyock market which was behind what is now the Catherine Wheel.
Calf Allocation: 31st January 1921
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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.
Young Farms – Calf Club
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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.
Whitehall Manor
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Photo of Whitehall Manor in Hemyock around 1900.