September 17, 2026

A flashy-headed shearling ewe from Steven Ley and Hannah Payne’s Tordown flock at Manor Farm, Holcombe Village, Dawlish, Devon, took both the supreme championship and the 2,000gns top call at the Badger Face Texel Sheep Society’s annual show and sale at Worcester.

A record entry of 101 registered MV-accredited rams and females came forward for the Badger Face Texel Sheep Society’s annual show and sale at Borderway Mart, with judge Andrew Owens, assisted by shadow judge Caitlyn Howells, sorting a strong show on the Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s sale. Demand was good throughout, with females in particular showing a marked lift on the year.