CATTERICK. – Last week’s meeting was a rally prep night, a big thank you to the Henshaws for hosting. We plan to have a tug of war practice on Sunday evening – check Facebook for updates on time and place. Next week’s meeting is at Lloyd Ltd Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AD; meet there at 7pm.

GREAT SMEATON. – Last week's meeting was a talk by Devenish Nutrition, and on Sunday it was Cledales stock judging. Everyone did really well. This week's meeting is a talk on pigs on Thursday and the venue is to be confirmed. Next week's meeting is a trip to Jump 360.

MASHAM. – On Thursday, April 19, 15 members took part in a dairy judging night at Roomer Farm, Masham. This was enjoyed by all and gave everyone a chance to improve their judging skills. Many thanks to the Middleton family for hosting the night and supplying the refreshments, and thanks also to Stuart Clapham for being the master judge. Next week's meeting on Thursday will be a rally preparation night. We will be doing the pallet challenge at Sam Abel's Farm, Snape. Meet on Masham Market Place at 7pm or at the farm at 7.30pm.

STAINDROP. – This week's meeting was rally prep at Winston Village Hall. Members used this time to complete any of their entries for rally. Some business was also discussed such as rally day being postponed to June 9 and getting club hoodies. Next week's meeting is at Winston Village Hall but is to be confirmed.

STOKESLEY. – This week's meeting was a tour around Reed Boardall, the largest frozen food consolidator and distributor in the UK. The tour started with a presentation by Peter and then a walk around the food chamber, which was at minus 20 degrees, with Scooty. It was amazing how large the storage areas are and how the staff find each product to pack for transport. Everyone had fun and found it really in interesting. Next Monday's meeting is butchers lamb judging at Castle House Farm in Great Broughton, by permission of the Dowson family. We are meeting in Stokesley market place at 7.10pm.

THIRSK. – Thanks to everyone who took part and helped with stock judging. This week, members enjoyed a trampoline visit. Next week, members are doing rally prep at the mart.