Team GB Butchery — UK Lions Squad announced for the World Butchers Challenge — Australia 2028
Team GB Butchery — UK Lions Squad announced for the World Butchers Challenge — Australia 2028
The Team GB Butchery — UK Lions Board is proud to announce the squad selected to represent Great Britain at the World Butchers Challenge in Australia 2028. These talented butchers were chosen for their exceptional skill, consistency and drive — and mark the start of an ambitious programme of training, competition and public engagement in the run-up to 2028.
Key dates and appearances
- Initial squad meet-up — Ringrose Farm: Sunday 17 May 2026. The day will include introductions, team bonding, clay pigeon shooting and a BBQ. Squad members and sponsors attend free; other interested parties may attend for a fee.
- Dalziel’s Butchers Show: 13–14 June 2026 — the squad will be in attendance.
- Smoke & Fire Festival — Butcher Wars: 15–16 August 2026 — public competition and engagement opportunities.
The UK Lions will compete nationally and internationally, engage the public through live demonstrations and events, and produce regular content to showcase the craft of butchery and the team’s journey to Australia 2028.
The 2028 Team GB Butchery — UK Lions Squad
- Anthony Navarro — B Curtis Butchers & Delicatessen, Wareham
- Arianne Bennett — D H Robertson, Arbroath
- Ben Tindale — G Shearer & Sons
- Colin Brown — Gourlay’s Butchers, Crieff, Perthshire
- Connor Ringrose — Ringrose Butchers
- David Bicket — Alex Bicket Ltd, Ayrshire
- Elsie Yardley — Millins of Tiptree
- Emlyn Hugill — Porterford Butchers
- Harry Thomas — Millets Farm Centre, Abingdon
- Henry Curd — Paley Farm Butchers & Deli
- James Mitchell — Crossan Butchers, Airdrie, Glasgow
- John Rowlands — The Cheshire Butchers & Longmans Farm Shop
- Kathryn Hay — Nicholsons Butchers, Whitley Bay
- Kevin Springall — W J Crouch Butcher
- Kirsty Neil — Scott Brothers, Dundee
- Nikita S Somma — Sykes House Farm
- Patrick Millward — J.F. Bishop (Uckfield) Ltd
- Reon Coates — Blackwells Farm Shop, Coggeshall, Essex
- Robert Twilly — Sidley Village Butchers
- Ryan Tierney — Kinnaird Butchers, Falkirk
- Tia Williams — Great Berwick Organics
- Toby Cox — N S Risdons High Class Butchers
- William Callaghan – R H Binks & sons
- William Ross — The Tartan Butchers, Faversham
Get involved
This is a high-visibility programme with excellent opportunities for commercial partnerships, brand activation and media coverage. We welcome enquiries from sponsors, media and event partners interested in supporting the team’s journey and collaborating on promotional activity.
Thank you and next steps
We thank all candidates for their participation. Those not selected are encouraged to continue training and competing — further opportunities to interact with the squad will arise as the programme progresses.
Media, sponsor and interview enquiries Craftbutchers@craftbutchers.co.uk
