The Early years 1954-1963

1954 The first year saw the membership stand at 14.

3rd September 1955 was the first Young Stock Show held at Pudsey, the classification was extended to 5 breed classes and 5 duplicates, entry fee was 2 shillings, and prize money 10, 6 and 3 shillings.

D Smith took over as Secretary from Mr Cooper.

1957, all change again, George Rhodes succeeded Mr Smith as Secretary.

The ASS classification was increased from white B or D, AOC self B or D, AOC non self B or D to include Black B or D, Blue B or D, S Sable B or D. The first Juvenile classes were added to the schedule.

1958 saw the first year book produced with only 8 pages it included a set of club rules, COM competition and YSS and ASS details. The ASS was a 2 day show. The membership stood at 55. The clubs assets stood at £.7s. 4½d (£.37)

1959 the yearbook increased to 12 pages.

1960 the yearbook went to 16 pages and included the 1st articles “Tis & That” by F. Wainwright and “How to capture prises” by W. L. Shackleton. George Rhodes wrote his 1st secretary?s report, and points classes were added to the schedule.

1961 prize money dropped from 12, 6 and 3 shillings for a 2 shilling entry fee. The prize money then became 10, 6 and 3 shillings. Club championships began for exhibits winning 5 Award of Merit ribbons under club judges. It cost 5 shillings to register a champion.

There was an overwhelming entry at Bradford Championship show, Miss Ogilvy Shepherd judging. Our very own George Rhodes was drafted in to cope with the entry, giving him a break from his role as fancy section secretary.

F. Edwards took over as secretary from George Rhodes.

1962 the club had it"s first stand at Bradford champ show. There was 179 entries at the YSS.

1963 F. G. Woodgate was made a life member in recognition of his work to the breed, this was followed a year later by life membership to the National club.

We had our first yearbook, 100 copies cost £. 3s. 6d The support to Sundays show was not granted.

There was 64 adult members and 8 juveniles.

F. Wainwright became secretary upon the death of F. Edwards.