The Ouessant Sheep Society of Great Britain was formed in February 2005 by a group of enthusiastic breeders and owners of the Ouessant sheep. The founding members came from all over the UK; as far as the North of Aberdeenshire, Isle of Man and Southern and South West England, with approximately twenty others to exchange ideas and views to form the society. The Society now has almost 100 members. The Society maintains the UK flock book - the national register of pedigree Ouessants - and represents the interests of Ouessant sheep and their owners at home and abroad. We are affiliated with the French and Dutch Ouessant societies and maintain contact with the societies in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. We liaise with other UK breed societies over sheep welfare and represent the views of our members to Defra. We are establishing a regional structure, to promote the breed at shows and exhibitions and to provide advice and support to our members across the country.
CHAIR
Antonia lives in Wiltshire and was elected Society Chair in 2017
SECRETARY
Secretary since 2015 Carolyn breeds Ouessants in Herefordshire
TREASURER
Jenny lives in Gloucestershire and has been Treasurer since 2016
REGISTRAR
David lives in Wiltshire and has been the Society's Registrar since 2015
REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Regional Coordinator since 2016, Susan breeds Ouessants in Devon
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Marie lives in the New Forest and has edited the newsletter since 2016
Details of the Society's new regional structure will be published here when finalized.
To learn where to see Ouessant sheep, at shows, fairs and events click here