"Why become a Member..?"
- Access to a great source of Jacob-related information.
- Contact with other local members who can provide practical advice, especially for novice shepherds.
- Contact with the National Field Officer who provides guidance on the breed standard.
- Access to the Grassroots database to register, transfer, and track your sheep, with a mobile app available for flock details in the field.
- Access to seven Jacob Show & Sales around the country.
- Dedicated Jacob classes at agricultural shows with Jacob Sheep Society (JSS) Cups and rosettes judged by JSS panel judges.
- Regional newsletters and events, including open days, AGMs, farm visits, and on-farm flock assessments.
- Biennial Regional Flock Competitions & Assessments with trained Jacob judges offering advice.
- Personal visits for new or inexperienced members from a panel judge to provide flock guidance, including lamb registration.
- Registration of a flock prefix in the name of your choice.
- Registration of stock in the flock book, enhancing the value of your stock for pedigree sales.
- The Jacob Journal, published three times per year with excellent articles about the breed and its keepers.
- Members can submit articles to The Jacob Journal.
- Regional and National AGMs, competitions, and training days, often with family-friendly activities.
- Entry into the Wool Cup and Aileen Kennedy Trophy for handcrafted woollen items, held annually at the national AGM.
- Access to informative regional Facebook Pages, a Society-wide Facebook page, Instagram, and TikTok for news and community updates.
- The dedicated Jacob Sheep Society website with links, information, and member listings for meat or wool production.
- Access to subsidized Tay Sachs tests for sheep.
- A dedicated Jacob Sheep Society merchandise shop online.
- Support for the promotion and preservation of the Jacob breed, one of the oldest breeds in the UK.
Step 1: Choose Your Membership Category
Select the membership type that suits you best:
Annual membership (UK & Europe)
Initial Joining Fee £10
Annual Membership Fee £25
(renewable 1st January)
Overseas membership (outside Europe)
Initial Joining Fee £10
Annual Membership Fee £34.50
(renewable 1st January)
Life Membership
£300 (subject to JSS conditions)
Step 2: Join Online or by Post
You have two options to join:
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Join Online :
- Visit the Grassroots Registration Page Click here to be taken to the Grassroots membership page.
- Follow the instructions to complete your membership application.
- You can also set up an annual subscription through PayPal or Direct Debit via GoCardless for ease of payment.
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Join by Post :
- Download the Membership Form by clicking here - Membership form
- Complete the form with your details.
- Mail the completed form along with your payment to:
Jacob Sheep Society, Grassroots Systems Ltd, PO Box 251, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8WX.