The past 12 months has, undoubtedly, been the most challenging year I have probably ever experienced. Covid-19 and Brexit have dominated discussions both in terms of addressing day-to-day pragmatic and effective solutions to ensure the work of the Society continues, and also thinking through the long-reaching strategic and constitutional issues for the Suffolk Sheep Society. 2021 is the 135th Anniversary of the formation of the Suffolk Sheep Society and, unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that the majority of the planned events will take place.