View from the Rostrum - Meg Elliott: "There is no need for abuse at auctions"

Meg Elliott, store cattle auctioneer at Bagshaws, Bakewell, and dairy cattle auctioneer at Leek Auctions, discusses poor behaviour at markets

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Meg Elliott: "No matter what profession you work in, nobody should be expected to deal with any form of abuse, verbal or physical"
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Meg Elliott: "No matter what profession you work in, nobody should be expected to deal with any form of abuse, verbal or physical"

For most auctioneers, a ‘View from the Rostrum' is an opportunity to chat about trade, give an opinion on the current situation and, if you are brave, maybe even crystal ball gaze and try to predict the...

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