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Saturday 23rd August 2025
Educational Bursary - 2024
The 2024 Bursary was award to Tommy and Jack Stones to be used towards an advanced British Wool Clipping Course. Run locally at Jervaulx, Masham Tommy and Jack spent two days learning the techniques and life-skills that will see them fit for a lifetime shearing sheep.
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Tommy wrote to the committee after completion of the course
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"I just want to say a big thank you as this course has really been an eye-opener to us both and has helped us to correct our faults and optimise our techniques. It has set us up nicely for this year and all the years to come and we're looking forward to it"
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Both completed the course receiving their Silver Seal certificate as well as clothing.
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What is the Educational Bursary?When Wensleydale Agricultural Society was formed one of the aims was to improve knowledge of agriculture in the locality. To help to carry on the principles of the founder members the Directors instigated an educational bursary.
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Can I apply?More details to follow on the 2025 Bursary
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How to apply:-More information to follow on how to apply for the 2025 Bursary
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Past Bursary WinnersBursaries have been awarded for ATV vehicle training, to a local Young Farmers Club towards the cost of an educational trip. 2024 - Tommy and Jack Stones - Advanced Clipping Course British Wool
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