NSA Sheep Event and Scotsheep 2020

As the ongoing Coronavirus crisis continues to affect all aspects of life, including the many popular agricultural events held each summer, the National Sheep Association (NSA) - after taking time to review current Government recommendations - is pleased to be able to announce its new plans to proceed with its popular summer events, but a little later in the year than previously planned.
By Community Reporter
Published 2nd Apr 2020, 10:32 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2020, 11:48 BST
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NSA Sheep Event, the flagship event of the organisation will now take place on Monday, October 19, once again at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire.

NSA Sheep Event 2020 Organiser, Helen Roberts commented: “The NSA prides itself on being a member led organisation and delivering our iconic event is incredibly important to us. However, with the Government advising against attending mass gatherings and further action relating to social distancing and self-isolation and unnecessary travel, NSA felt there was no other option at this time than to postpone our main event until October and we are very grateful to have this date made available to us.”

Also taking place this year is NSA Scotsheep, the main event of the industry in Scotland. Differing slightly from the NSA Sheep Event in Worcestershire, NSA Scotsheep is set to take place on farm, kindly hosted in 2020 by Robert and Hazel McNee at their home at Over Finlarg, Tealing, Angus.

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The event had been planned for early June but has now tentatively been moved to Wednesday, July 8.

NSA Scotsheep Organiser Euan Emslie said: “NSA Scottish Region understands that this date is optimistic and that it may need to be reviewed again in light of the future situation with COVID-19 but in the hope we can continue we have lodged our application for the necessary licenses and will keep the situation under close review.”

Should NSA Scottish Region not be granted a license for the July date, then NSA Scotsheep 2020 will regrettably have to be rescheduled until next year with a new date at the beginning of June hopefully to be secured.

To find out more visit www.sheepevent.org.uk or www.scotsheep.org.uk.

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