Bletsoes

04/09/2026

We’re delighted to support the Moreton Show, taking place on Saturday 5th September 2026.

As longstanding supporters, we’re pleased to sponsor this fantastic event celebrating agriculture, rural life and the countryside community. 🚜🌾

We hope everyone involved has a fantastic day and that the show is a great success!

Thats right, T-minus ONE DAY until Moreton Show 2026🤩🎉

The showground is nearly ready, the finishing touches and going in, and the weather is looking absolutely perfect☀️👌

🎟️TICKETS - LAST CHANCE TO SAVE!🎟️
Ticket prices with increase to the Show Day price from midnight tonight (4th September)⏰
So, if you haven’t got your tickets yet, today is the day to save a few💰


We’re nearly there… SEE YOU TOMORROW!🐄🐑🐐🐎🚜🌾

04/09/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE – POULTRY SALE POSTPONED

We’re sorry to announce that the Poultry Sale due to take place at tomorrow’s Smallholders Sale has sadly been postponed.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank everyone for their understanding.

A date for the next Poultry Sale will be announced as soon as it has been decided.

Thank you for your continued support. 🐔

04/09/2026

FOR SALE

Church Farm, Luddington-in-the-Brook

Lot 1 & 2 – Sold Subject to Contract
Lot 3 & 4 – For Sale

A commercial arable holding extending to approximately 292.72 acres (119.04 hectares), in good sized regular shaped parcels with numerous access points off Gypsy Lane.

Available as a whole or in two lots.

Offered For Sale by Private Treaty.

For further information, please contact Verity Garlick or Chris Templar on 01832 732241 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

01/09/2026

Welcome to the Market Team, Gilly! 🚜

We’re delighted to announce that Gilly Chapman has joined our Market Team as Farm Sales Coordinator.

Gilly brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from the machinery sales industry, making her a fantastic addition to the team.

Going forward, Richard Spendlove and Gilly will be your main points of contact for our Dispersal Sales and Collective Sales. We’re looking forward to seeing Gilly put her experience to great use and supporting our customers alongside Richard.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank Hanneke for all her hard work and dedication over the past year. We really appreciate everything she has done and wish her all the very best for the future.

Please join us in giving Gilly a very warm welcome to the firm! 👋

01/09/2026

29/08/2026

27/08/2026

The Partners are delighted to announce that George Pullin has been promoted to Associate at Bletsoes, effective from 1st September. 🎉

Since joining the firm in July 2024, George has made a significant contribution through his commitment, knowledge and enthusiasm for his work.

George became a Fellow of the Agricultural Valuers Association (FAAV) in Autumn 2023 and a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) in 2024. He continues to be involved in a wide range of work, including land sales, tenancy matters, grass keepings, SFI and capital grants.

A familiar face at machinery auctions and Thrapston Livestock Market, George is regularly involved across the business and has quickly become a valued member of the Bletsoes team.

The Partners are delighted to recognise George’s hard work and commitment with this well-deserved promotion. Congratulations, George! 👏

26/08/2026

🚜 A genuine sale of surplus machinery and equipment on behalf of Alne Estates

Join us on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 10.30am for the sale.

📖 Full catalogues are available on request and via our website.

📅 Wednesday 2nd September 2026
⏰ 10.30am
📍 Home Farm, Hockley Heath, Solihull, B94 5DA

A great opportunity to purchase surplus machinery and equipment from Alne Estates.

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25/08/2026

🚜 We’re heading to Gransden Show!

It's our final show of the season at Bletsoes, and we’re excited to be heading to Gransden Show on Saturday 26th September! It’s always a fantastic event and a great opportunity to get out and about, meet people and catch up with our clients, both new and old.

📅 Saturday 26th September 2026
📍 The Show Field, Caxton Road, Great Gransden, SG19 3AW

If you’re heading along, make sure you come and say hello to the Bletsoes team.

See you there! 👋

20/08/2026

On Saturday 8th August at Thrapston Livestock Market, we were delighted to present a cheque for an incredible £7,196.01 to Cynthia Spencer Hospice, being the funds raised at the 2025 Thrapston Fatstock Show.

The cheque was presented by Will Burden, Chairman of Thrapston Fatstock Show accompanied by David Bletsoe. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Fatstock Show and helped make this donation possible. Your generosity makes a real difference. 💙

📅 Save the Date!
This year’s Thrapston Fatstock Show takes place on Saturday 28th November 2026, with the Dinner on Saturday 5th December 2026.

We are proud to announce that this year’s nominated charity is Cransley Hospice Trust, in memory of our much loved and missed colleague Louise Groenland. Cransley Hospice supported Lou and her family last year, and we are honoured to support them in her memory. ❤️

We look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s Show and raising as much as we can for such a special cause.