The sale at Heckington was somewhat mixed. The outstanding sheep sold well, with some ewes topping £150, while the best rams went for around the £300 mark.

It seems, however, that most breeders are drawing in their horns and were only interested in exceptional sheep. There were few beginners in evidence so normal good breeding stock found little interest.

The lesson seems to be that only the best will do for Heckington.

We will see what happens at Melton. normally higher prices are achieved here, but the recession seems to be putting off new flock owners so we will have to wait and see.