Breed Representatives
About the BPA
Breed Representatives
Chris Hudson
Chris has run a successful hog roast business for many years and as a part of this has kept both Berkshires and Landrace pigs. Berkshire are his original breed and remains a breed he has been heavily involved in as part of the Berkshire breeders club as well as now becoming a breed representative for the breed. As part of his work with the Berkshire Breeders Club he was a part of a group of breeders who set up a boar trial to improve the breed.
Chris Impey
Chris has been the acting Chairman of the BPA for the last few months but prior to that he has been a breed rep for a number of years and therefore has had a lot of experience heling members out. As well as being involved as a breed rep, Chris has been involved in exporting pigs and been involved a number of exports across the world. Chris has always been passionate about his pigs and the importance of preserving and promoting the pigs however he can.
Chris has been the acting Chairman of the BPA for the last few months but prior to that he has been a breed rep for a number of years and therefore has had a lot of experience heling members out. As well as being involved as a breed rep, Chris has been involved in exporting pigs and been involved a number of exports across the world. Chris has always been passionate about his pigs and the importance of preserving and promoting the pigs however he can.
Contact details
Chris Hudson
Telephone: 07812 925439
Chris Impey
Telephone: 07980 915970
Email: chrisimpey@btinternet.com
Nigel Overend
Nigel comes from a family of pig keepers with his father before him being heavily involved with the BPA. Nigel has ensured the survival of many male lines by taking semen and storing them for use by others. This essential work is part of the conservation programme to ensure that we don’t lose any more male bloodlines. Nigel has an extensive knowledge of the pig industry and is always happy to help fellow breeders and new breeders.
Grace Bretherton
Grace comes from 4 generations of Dairy farmers, but pig keeping started with her mum 26 years ago so has always grown up with them. Grace has had a passion for British landrace since the age of 12 where she fell in love with the breed over the years Grace has increased her own herd with some of the rarer line and currently has 6 female lines and 3 male lines.
Grace is always happy to help and encourage new breeders and is very approachable.
Contact details
Nigel Overend Grace Bretherton
Telephone: (02879) 386 287 Telephone: 07703 365461
Email: deerparkpigs@gmail.com Email: gracebretherton@yahoo.com
Lissy Carr
Lissy has been breeding British Saddlebacks since 2018, when a chance purchase of four registered gilts for her son's Christmas present led to what is now a herd of several boars and up to 10 sows at any one time, plus followers. Lissy and her family are regulars on the UK show circuit, sharing a passion for the British Saddleback with the public and striving to breed the best examples possible. Lissy is passionate about ensuring breed standards are adhered to, preserving some of the rarer bloodlines, with sufficient geographical spread, and encouraging and supporting new breeders. Lissy is friendly and approachable and happy to help with any breed queries.
Sharon Groves
Sharon Groves has been keeping pigs for 15 years. In this time she has been active on the show circuit attending a number of shows. Sharon has a passion for Saddlebacks and is keen to ensure as many breederd birth notify there pigs as possible. Sharon is friendly and always happy to chat to her fellow breeders.
Contact details
Lissy Carr
Telephone: 07971163995
Email: sebs.saddlebacks@yahoo.com
Sharon Groves
Telephone: 01983 840419
Email: sharonwpc@live.co.uk
Hayley Loveless
I have been a Pedigree Duroc breeder since childhood, beginning alongside my father, who kept Pedigree Large White and Landrace pigs. Wanting a different path, I fell in love with the Duroc breed and now run a small herd with four bloodlines. I am working with another breeder to preserve the last Torntofte line and promote the breed’s future. I admire the Duroc’s character, presence in the show ring, and excellent meat qualities. I hope to encourage new breeders, support successful pig rearing, expand the gene pool, reduce inbreeding, and improve litter size and milk production to secure long-term breed progress.
Jan Walton
Jan has been an active member of the BPA for a number of years now. Jan has always been passionate about promoting Durocs and in the years she has kept them the number of Durocs has grown considerably and this is in part due to Jan’s tireless support of the breed.
Contact details
Hayley Loveless
Telephone: 07970 439340
Jan Walton
Telephone: 07949 370684
Email: jan@wtms.biz
Teresa Cook
Teresa has kept both Gloucestershire Old spots and Large Whites for a few years now, initially setting up the herds to supply the pub she used to run. Teresa promotes pedigree pork in her area and is passionate about pedigree pigs. As well as keeping these pigs for meat, she also goes to many shows across the country.
Teresa has kept both Gloucestershire Old spots and Large Whites for a few years now, initially setting up the herds to supply the pub she used to run. Teresa promotes pedigree pork in her area and is passionate about pedigree pigs. As well as keeping these pigs for meat, she also goes to many shows across the country.
Guy Kiddy
Guy has been involved with pigs for most of his life and has a wealth of experience with a number of different breeds. Guy has held several different posts within the BPA, sitting on most of the committees at various times as well as being Chairman for 5 years. As well as being involved in the BPA Guy has exported pigs to a variety of different countries. Guy is passionate about keeping pigs as well as recognising the importance of pigs needing to be economically viable.
Contact details
Teresa Cook Guy Kiddy
Telephone: 01394 450041 Telephone: 07808 204363
Email: oldspotpig2021@gmail.com Email: balshampigs@btinternet.com
Guy Kiddy
Guy has been involved with pigs for most of his life and has a wealth of experience with a number of different breeds. Guy has held several different posts within the BPA, sitting on most of the committees at various times as well as being Chairman for 5 years. As well as being involved in the BPA Guy has exported pigs to a variety of different countries. Guy is passionate about keeping pigs as well as recognising the importance of pigs needing to be economically viable.
Jack Holroyd
Jack has been developing his herd of pedigree Large Black pigs for around ten years, now proudly maintaining eight female lines and three male lines. His passion for pig keeping is clear, regularly exhibiting high-quality stock at shows across the country. Jack is a dedicated ambassador for the breed, with a wealth of knowledge and experience, always willing to offer help and support to others.
Steve Richardson
In 2009 Steve was elected as the Large Blacks Breed Representative and have done so ever since. Steve has previously sat on the Conservation and Show. Steves' knowledge of the breed and breeders, gained over many years, means he has been well placed to help breeders old and new to encourage pedigree breeding, developing conservation breeding plans, and assisting with registration and other on-line services.
Contact details
Steve Richardson
Telephone: 07746 522168
Email: finnington1@gmail.com
Jack Holroyd
Telephone: 07541 354719
Email: jackholroyd16@outlook.com
Nick Kiddy
Nick has been involved in pigs all his life. He is very keen to conserve the Large White and has been involved with RBST Large White conservation programme. He is keen to ensure no more lines are lost. Nick is very approachable and keen to help breeders old and new.
Nick has been involved in pigs all his life. He is very keen to conserve the Large White and has been involved with RBST Large White conservation programme. He is keen to ensure no more lines are lost. Nick is very approachable and keen to help breeders old and new.
Ron Fieldhouse
Contact details
Nick Kiddy Ron Fieldhouse
Telephone: 07796 118532 Telephone: 07708 302498
Email: nklivestock@gmail.com Email: calcariapigs@gmail.com
Lisa Hodgeson
Lisa has heavily promoted Mangalitzas and in spring 2020, during lockdown she reached out to breeders with an idea, it probably sounded mad at the time, but 7 breeders came back to her and said yes. The Great Manga Move was born. As well as spreading the genetics to save the bloodlines Lisa is vocal in the need to be stringent on the pigs that are registered for breeding. Mangalitza’s only have a small genepool so it is so important that the genepool is strong. .
Tracey Bretherton
Tracey has been involved with the BPA for many years as both a Middle White breed rep and in her capacity setting up and running the Junior pig Club. Tracey is passionate about middle Whites and has set up a couple of conservation projects to spread the rarer blood lines around the country. Tracey has a vast experience and is always very helpful.
Trisha Horsley
Contact details
Tracey Bretherton
Telephone: 07884 071924
Email: gracebank.pigs@yahoo.co.uk
Trisha Horsley
Telephone: 07868 188158
Email: trishahorsley@hotmail.co.uk
Dave Aldous
Dave has been a breed rep for a number of years. During Dave’s time as a breed rep, he has been involved with new breeders, advising over the phone, analysing photos and with occasional visits to assist them with suitability of possible pedigree registration of weaners and advice with housing and pens. Dave is always available to help and has the experience to back it up.
Jane Matthews
Jane has been an active member within the BPA for a few years being chair and leading the pork and education committee. Jane worked has worked closely with AHDB Pork providing educational workshops/meetings for members and supporting material. As part of her work with the pork committee she has also commenced work looking at the development of assurance for small scale producers. Jane is always ready to help and support breeders new and old.
Contact details
Dave Aldous
Telephone: 07506 722383
Email: davealdous@msn.com
Jane Matthew
Telephone: 07971 551313
Email: patchworkpig@yahoo.co.uk
Charlotte Holding
Ali Chew
Ali has over 25 years’ experience of keeping and breeding Tamworths and understand the processes and challenges from the point of view of the very small-scale keeper as well as from the perspective of a herd trying to cover its costs while benefitting the breed as a whole. In addition to her farming enterprise, which also includes rare breeds of other species, she work as a lecturer, teaching animal sciences to degree level. Ali is a specialist in animal behaviour, due to her practical experience she has taught Genetics and Animal Breeding modules for many years.
Ryan Perry
Ryan has been involved in pigs for many years starting young as part of a community farm. Tamworth pigs has always played a key role in his life and shaped his career. He has always been someone who is friendly and approachable and has bene Tamworth breed rep for many years. Ryan stands up for what he believes to be the right approach for pigs and does his utmost to ensure the survival of the different bloodlines.
Contact details
Ali Chew
Telephone: 07899 901341
Email: alichewtoo@gmail.com
Ryan Perry
Telephone: 07985 606944
Email: ryanperry_92@hotmail.co.uk
Corrina Taylor
Corrina has kept pigs for a number of years as well as Welsh pigs she has kept Pietrains and Large Whites. Corrina has a small family business selling pork and also does outdoor catering with her own catering van. This gives her a good understanding of the different outlets there are or pedigree pork as well as a clear understanding of the good qualities of Welsh pigs. Corrina is also a firm believer in the importance of promoting Welsh pigs in the showring.
Breed Representative Minutes
The British Pig Association (BPA) exists to conserve our rare breed pigs, promote our pedigree breeds and ensure breed longevity.