The Peter Westblade Scholarship's annual Wyvern Training Weekend was held recently at Wyvern Station, Carrathool.
The 2022 event saw 35 young, passionate sheep and wool enthusiasts take the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skill sets around sheep enterprises and more importantly expand their networks within the industry.
Adele Smith (Interim Executive Officer, Peter Westblade Scholarship) said it was a fantastic weekend full of young, passionate sheep and wool people who all took something away.
"As a part of the PWS Committee there is a lot of hard work that goes into making this event possible," Mrs Smith said.
"This event simply couldn't happen without our generous sponsors, as well as the speakers who donate their time to encourage & train the youth in our great industry".
The annual Wyvern Training Weekend is a great opportunity for young people involved in the industry to develop their skills and their networks.
The weekend also provides the opportunity for the attendees to learn more about the Peter Westblade Scholarship, which provides an even greater opportunity to develop your practical skills associated with the sheep and wool industry.
The Peter Westblade Scholarship provides funds for the recipient to undertake relevant training and attend industry events, as well as greatly expand their networking opportunities within the sheep and wool Industry.
Ben Patrick who is the chairman of the Peter Westblade Scholarship committee said the Wyvern weekend once again displayed the quality of young people we have existing in or industry.
"We aim to support these people by providing personal development opportunities just like the Wyvern training weekend," Mr Patrick said.
"The participants are able to meet new likeminded people and also are provided with opportunities to network with industry leaders.
"The weekend consists of six presentations on different topics to do with all thing sheep, combining these with professional development sessions and mental health the weekend aims to cater for all aspects of our industry."
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Stephen Burns
Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College
Jackaroo on Merino sheep studs in the Riverina, a lifetime working on the land with sheep, cropping and cattle. Graduate Charles Sturt Uni with degree in Business and a Dean's Certificate. Graduate C.B. Alexander Agricultural College
