The UK Lions board has unveiled the squad selected to represent Great Britain at the World Butchers’ Challenge 2028, which will take place in Australia.

UK Lions Squad WBC 2028

Source: Team GB Butchery

The UK Lions squad had their first meet-up on Ringrose Farm.

The World Butchers’ Challenge will take place in early 2028 in Australia, after the Australian Meat Industry Council (AMIC) was appointed the official host organisation following a competitive bidding process. It will be the WBC’s 10th anniversary event.

WBC Event-04

Source: Team GB Butchery

The UK squad was said to have been chosen for their “exceptional skill, consistency and drive”, and held their initial squad meet-up on Sunday 17th May 2026 at Ringrose Farm in Broughton Astley.

The meet-up included clay pigeon shooting, team bonding activities and a BBQ, as well as initial introductions among team members.

Competing both nationally and internationally, the UK Lions will 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 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

The team’s next events include the Dalziel Butchers’ Show from 13th-14th June, then the Smoke & Fire Festival from 15th-16th August.

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