The unexploded bomb at Mackham Farm in WWII with members of the Forbear family, (even the dog is posing for the photo). Presumably the soldier had defused the bomb? At least one other unexploded bomb still remains buried in the area.
Unexploded bomb at Mackham Farm
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More Ayrshire calves bought to maintain the breed in Culm Valley
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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.
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.
1922 and the calves become yearlings.
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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.
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.