Carrs Billington

01/02/2025

🥛🥛 ALL HAIL THE GOOD WHITE STUFF 🥛🥛

It's ! The month where we celebrate and promote everything that is great about about the dairy industry 💙🐄

This month we'll bring you tales from around the business to keep you entertained and let you know how we support the British Dairy industry 💪

31/01/2025

🤔DID YOU KNOW? . . . about the wide range of LIVESTOCK HANDLING EQUIPMENT in stock at your local Carr's Billington store 👍

🐑Product Manager, Chris Wright, took us through some of the lambing essentials at our Hexham branch yesterday 👀

We deal with all of the major brands - Ritchie Agricultural, IAE1969, LM Bateman & Co., Buffalo, Portequip Ltd. Don't see it in the yard?? Come and and speak to the team 😁

30/01/2025

📰 IN THE PRESS 📢

We are delighted to feature in Dairy Farmer and the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald this month, with a case study shining the spotlight on Lis Stephenson of Winter Tarn Farm 🐄

We've also added a blog to the website . . . Read about how her dedication and commitment to calf welfare has yielded top results for this fit and thriving herd 💪

Click here 👇
https://ow.ly/Fn0e50UPnn4

Discover how Winter Tarn Farm transformed calf welfare with innovative housing, nutrition, and health strategies, driving dairy herd success and productivity.

30/01/2025

Our stores up and down the country are ready to support EWE 😊 ... With all of your lambing essentials 👍

29/01/2025

📢 WE ARE ATTENDING 📢
YAMS (Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show) on Wednesday 5th February 📅

We are delighted to be welcoming you again at stand C4, to see the best machinery from our leading suppliers 💪

You'll be seeing the latest in the SKY Agriculture UK range Can Am Off-Road, Massey Ferguson , Weidemann, KRONE Agriculture and more . . .

29/01/2025

Come along to the LifeStart Calf Innovation Roadshow! Our Calf & Youngstock team will see you there🎉

This is a day of practical insights, expert advice, and the latest breakthroughs in LifeStart Science and calf management, in collaboration with SCCL and MSD Animal Health.

Get a sneak preview of Trouw Nutrition’s groundbreaking innovation – the next generation of Energized Calf Milk, featuring patent-pending technology!

📅 This free event is packed with value for anyone passionate about calf-rearing. Don’t miss it!
👉 Learn more and register here: http://trouwntr.tn/2G3

29/01/2025

🐑 Which feed do your ewes need at this stage? 👀 What is scanning telling you?

All Carr’s Billington compound feeds are formulated to a consistent nutrient specification.
Let us help take the guesswork away . . . Our Sales Representatives can help you assess the flock and come up with the right solution for you. Speak to them today or call our central customer services to book a visit 01228 518860 ☎️

27/01/2025

We’re nearly ready! … looking forward to welcoming you tomorrow night at J36 Exhibition Centre (nr Kendal) for our event:

🌱GROWING FUTURES - Innovations in fertiliser and sustainable agriculture

Starts at 7pm for supper and 7.30pm for presentations and machinery demonstrations.

🎟️You still have time to book but we’re getting close to capacity so please ensure we know you are coming, secure your place now:
https://tinyurl.com/38vv4979

27/01/2025

Calm after the storm!🌈

Now is the time to check your tanks and make sure your have your top up orders booked with us now! Whether its Kerosene to keep your warm 🌞 or diesel to keep you and your business moving! 🚜🚙

Not a Carr's Billington Fuels Customer? Not a problem! We have a easy account sign up process and flexible payment options.

Call our friendly team today. 📞🛢️
Carlisle 01228 534342
Castle Douglas 01387 750747
Cockermouth 01900 828800
Dumfries 01387 750747
Hexham 01434 600404
Lancaster 01524 599333
Stranraer 01387 750747

Or order online 24/7 https://ow.ly/k5kP50UNEtT

24/01/2025

⚠️STORM CLOSURES - UPDATE⚠️
Due to the current storm conditions, the following stores are closed:
🔹Stranraer
🔹Ayr
🔹Jedburgh
🔹Penicuik
🔹Milnathort
🔹Stirling
🔹Balloch
🔹Wigton
🔹Oban
🔹Hexham
Take care everyone!

23/01/2025

Are you an experience tanker driver? This may be the job for you.

We are looking for a tanker driver to assist in the efficient operations of the Fuels depot, whilst following all operational procedures and Health and Safety guidelines.

🗺️ On site / Lansil Way, Lancaster LA1 3QY, UK
📅 Permanent / Full-time

For more information and to apply online visit https://app.occupop.com/shared/job/tanker-driver-fuel-e3c33

23/01/2025

GROWING FUTURES - INNOVATIONS IN FERTILISER & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 🌱🌳

Here is our Alex to tell you what we've got in store for you 👇

👀❓First time hearing of this?? Details below:
📅 Tuesday 28th January
🕛 7pm for supper, presentations from 7.30pm
📌North West auctions, J36 Rural Exhibition Hall, nr Kendal,LA7 7NU
What3Words ///stag.palace.wide
🍽️ FREE pie and pea supper

We need you to book to secure your place 🎟️
https://tinyurl.com/38vv4979

We are looking forward to welcoming you 🤗

23/01/2025

LOVE LAMBING 🐑💙 . . . us too 🤗

If you've not picked up our new Lambing Catalogue at your local country store you can view it online:
https://tinyurl.com/br5ztmnf

We've got everything you need for each stage of the journey:
🔹Feed
🔹Animal Health
🔹Milk Replacer
🔹Colostrum
🔹Equipment.. plus much much more!

Visit us in-store or contact your local Sales Representative for more information 👌

23/01/2025

🐏 Is your flock hoof-healthy? Lameness is costly so don't get caught out 👀 . . .

POWER HOOF™️ footbath solution has been formulated by specialist eminent podiatrists to effectively disinfect and harden hooves at a lower dosage; promoting overall health, mobility and productivity.

Want to know more about POWER HOOF ? Visit our website and read our blog: https://ow.ly/ZhUa50UKUzc

To order and to bag your discount on a new footbath, contact your Sales Representative or visit your local Country Store: https://ow.ly/BlYf50UKUz6

23/01/2025

VISQUEEN POLYCROP - WRAPPING DAY 📅

Come and see the strength and length of the Visqueen PolycropPro1800 in action😎

⚫ 20% LONGER
⚫ 20% MORE BALES PER REEL
⚫ 20% LESS REELS REQUIRED

📅 Tuesday 11th February
📌WILSONS CONTRACTORS - CHURCH HOUSE FARM, POTTERS LANE , PRESTON, PR5 0UE
WHAT3WORDS ///argued.volume.topping
🕛SESSION 1: 10.30am - 1.00pm
🕛SESSION 2: 2.00pm - 4.30pm
🍽️ Food and refreshments available

21/01/2025

This time last week we were holding our "FLUKE, FERT & FEED" meeting at CCM Auctions, Skipton 📌

We had 60 attendees and were so lucky the weather changed from that bitter icy cold🥶 . . . infact some of our guest were almost too warm🥵!

We would like to THANK:
👏 CCM for use of the main ring
👏 High Lathe for supper and refreshments 😋
👏 Our speakers from Origin Soil Nutrition, Elanco and Carr's Billington Feed
👏 . . . And most of all, the guests that attended!

We hope you found the evening informative!

Missed out??? . . . Contact your local Carr's Billington Representative regarding your feed and fertiliser requirements ☎️

20/01/2025

🚜🌾 Join us in Cumbria for a practical and forward-looking workshop: "Time and Time Again – So, What’s the Plan?" 🌟

📅 28 Jan
📍 Brampton Golf Club

Michael Blanche will take us through his ‘Time after Time’ session to help you open your mind to challenges that are humorous, serious, and, at times, deeply personal. This journey will leave a lasting impression and spark conversations with family, neighbours, and friends alike.

📝 Spaces are limited, so book now!
👉 Click here to register: https://ow.ly/oB8g50UEshu

17/01/2025

Hey everyone! 🚛 Our Carlisle Fuels Depot is open Saturdays from 8am to 12 Noon. 🎉

Give our team a call on 01228534342! 📞

Remember, you can order fuel 24/7 on our website too. 💻🔥

Visit us at https://ow.ly/5mGq50UIL43 and stay fuelled up! 😉