2016 Schedule - The Weardale Show

WEARDALE
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
147TH ANNUAL SHOW
SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST 2016
ST. JOHN’S CHAPEL UPPER WEARDALE
www.weardale-show.co.uk
Mrs. J. Warriner
Ms. S. Haley
Hon. Joint Secretary
Brokenway House
St. John’s Chapel
DL13 1RR
Hon. Joint Secretary
8 Windyside
Westgate
DL13 1NR
(01388) 537606
joan.warriner@btinternet.com
(01388) 517949
suehaley16@yahoo.co.uk
THE MAIN SHOW FIELD
Saturday 27th August
Entry charges: adults £6; children £3; FREE CAR PARKING on the Recreation Field
Show field parking for patrons, disabled badge and approved ticket holders only.
Note we have a “clean field” policy - please bring pooper-scoopers!
Wheelie bins all kindly provided by Durham County Council.
TRADE AND MARKET STANDS
Saturday 27th August
Bookings to: Mrs. Anna Nelson,
The Croft, Cowshill, Weardale. Tel: (01388) 537215
email: annajnelson@hotmail.com
CRAFT TENT TABLES
Saturday 27th August
Bookings to: Mrs. Anna Nelson,
The Croft, Cowshill, Weardale. Tel: (01388) 537215
email: annajnelson@hotmail.com
MAJOR EVENTS
Saturday 27th August
Cattle and Sheep
Dog Competition
Children’s Pets
Horticulture and Floral Arts
Produce and Handicrafts
Horses and Ponies
Photography.
THE GRAND DRAW
Saturday 27th August
Raffle tickets for the grand draw (made at 4.30pm) will be available throughout the day
in the Produce and Handicraft marquee or the Tea tent.
THE UNITED SERVICE
Sunday 28th August
To be held at 6pm, not in the big marquee on the show field as usual;
but in St. John The Baptist Church, St. John’s Chapel.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
8.00am
8.30am
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
11.30am
11.45am
12.00noon
12.30pm
1.00pm
2.00pm
2.30pm
3.00pm
3.30pm
4.00pm
4.30pm
5.00pm
Gates open to exhibitors
Refreshment Marquee
OPENS
Public admitted to the showground
Judging commences
HORSES and PONIES
Craft and Farmers Market Marquee
OPENS
Produce & Handicraft, Horticulture Marquees closed for judging
Entries for Children’s Pets at the Secretary’s Tent
Stanhope Silver Band (outside the Refreshment Marquee)
Cooking Demo (Farmers Market Marquee)
Children’s Marquee
OPENS
Children's Entertainment all day (Children's Marquee Area)
Entries for Dog Competition at the Dog Ring
Entries for the Runs at the Secretary’s Tent
Judging commences
CATTLE
Judging commences
SHEEP
Bar
OPENS
Archery for Beginners … continuing into the afternoon
Falconry Display (Main Ring)
Tug of War Heats (Main ring)
Kerry-Ann School of Dance (Outside the Refreshment Marquee)
Entries for Teddy Bears and Decorated Wheelbarrow Race
Teddy Bear Competition
Children’s Run (Main Ring)
Cooking Demonstration (Farmers Market Marquee)
Judging commences
DOGS
Cross Country Run (starts from outside the Secretaries’ Marquee)
Quoits Competition (Next to the Bar)
Falconry Display (Main Ring)
Stanhope Silver Band (Outside the Refreshment Marquee)
Kerry-Ann School of Dance (Outside the Refreshment Marquee)
Cooking Demonstration (Farmers Market Marquee)
Tug of War Final (Main Ring)
Adult and Children’s Bale Stacking Competitions (Main Ring)
Decorated Wheelbarrow Race (Main Ring)
Prize Giving in Horticulture & Floral Art, Produce & Handicraft and Photography Marquees
Grand Raffle Draw
Show closes
Programme subject to alterations as necessary
SAFETY SERVICES
For our security and safety representatives from Durham Constabulary and St. John’s Ambulance
will be in attendance throughout the day.
ATTRACTIONS
WILDLIFE DISPLAY
A fully mobile team offering interactive educational displays and short talks throughout the day on a variety
of animals, combined with the opportunity of hands-on experience. All their animals are domestically bred
and completely at ease in a show environment. Expect to see snakes, spiders, lizards, scorpions, hissing
cockroaches and giant snails, rabbits, guinea pigs, meerkats, ducks and chickens … all displayed in their own
attractive areas.
FACE PAINTING – JANET ALLEN
Janet will be using a large variety of top quality paints and sparkling gels and particularly loves to face and
arm paint pretty sparkly designs. She can also create scars, wounds and scary designs if your boys or girls
really want them! Janet believes in making children of ALL ages smile, if there is a design you want or a
theme to follow, she will do her very best to create it for you!
KERRY-ANN SCHOOL of DANCE
A delightful group demonstrating traditional tap-dancing skills.
Sessions in the morning and afternoon.
ARCHERY FOR BEGINNERS
Two instructors will guide your first steps as an archer.
Informal sessions between 11a.m. and 3p.m. – no booking; no fees – just join in the fun!
We are delighted to re-establish this time-honoured skill to the show activities.
Kindly provided by the Weardale Adventure Centre.
LASER CLAY SHOOTING
Using the laser sport system, 5 people at a time can shoot at targets launched from automatic traps. Scores
are displayed on an electronic scoreboard and varied programmes can be used dependent upon the
participant’s skill.
CLIMBING WALL
Reach for the sky on the Climbing Wall, providing five routes with different degrees of challenge. Fitted with
hydraulic auto-belays, allowing climbing and abseiling in total safety for all ages. By far our most popular
event in 2015.
FREE FALL
Take a leap of faith onto the stunt air bed or take the fast slide back down to the bottom. High impact,
good throughout and something for all ages.
THE SECRETARIES’ TENT
A focal point for the show and the place to register for competitions whose entries are only taken on the
day e.g. Cross Country Runs for men, ladies and a short course for children.
Makes a good rendezvous point too!
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENTS
Traditional family favourites.
Mister Twister’s Fun Show
Darren Bonas, aka 'Mister Twister', is recognised as one of the leading children's entertainers in the UK.
Darren presents a special comedy magic show for children of all ages full of fun, laughter and excitement.
His unique personality and individual style never fail to amaze and amuse the children.
Punch and Judy Man
‘Professor’ Mick Sewell has a wife, a baby, a truncheon and can I see … a crocodile?
“That’s the way to do it!”
Thanks to Dave and Miriam Ashton…
… organisers of the children’s entertainments.
STANHOPE SILVER BAND
Stanhope Silver Band is one of the oldest bands in the country and can trace its roots back to 1823, when
the ‘Band of Hope’ performed in Stanhope Methodist Chapel.
ALPACAS
Kindly brought along by Mr. & Mrs. Walton, Pennine Lodge, St. John’s Chapel.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Alpaca. Alpaca who? Alpaca picnic lunch.
FARMERS MARKET
Richard Salkeld, a fully qualified chef, will be demonstrating his consummate skills in the kitchen by
cooking fresh local produce.
DISPLAY OF MOTOR BIKES
Kindly provided by The Weardale Lions M.C.F and Supporters.
COUNTRYSIDE MARQUEE
Dave Owens has arranged a lovely set of features including …
North East Ferret Rescue - display, talk and a Ferret Show
Gordon French – vintage guns and old photographs
Matthew – an artist specialising in local scenes
Wendy Docherty – a splendid horse artist
Pied Piper Pest Control – a super display of old traps and methods
Andy Kelly – the best net maker will talk and demonstrate
The RSPB – display and talk
The British Deer Society – another smashing display and talk
Butterfly Conservation – talk and display
Taxidermist - demonstration
… and that’s not all folks: Dave is working on more!
Kindly sponsored by Weardale Estates Ltd.
ACTIVITY CENTRES
For our more energetic visitors!
Adult and Children’s Bale Stacking Competitions - in the main ring.
Decorated Wheelbarrow Race - in the main ring.
Tug of War – in the main ring
Quoits Competition – first prize £25 and trophy.
Cross Country Runs - 3.5 Km. for men, ladies and juniors starting at 2.00 p.m. from the Secretaries’ tent;
preceded by a shorter course for boys and girls, starting at 1.00 p.m. around the main ring.
Stone Walling Competition - 1st Prize £50 & The North Pennine Foxhounds Perpetual Trophy.
Prize money kindly given by Mr. S. Catlin,
Sooty’s Electric Chimney Sweep and J. R. Humble & Sons Ltd.
Men and Women’s Bale Stacking Competition in the main ring.
First Prizes £50, entry fee only £2 taken on the field.
Prize money kindly given by Carrs Billington Agriculture Ltd. & The Weardale & Tees Valley Beagles.
TRADE STANDS
Something for all show-goers and a relaxing way to promote your business …
… plus a prize and trophy for the best stand.
REFRESHMENTS
The Refreshment Marquee opens at 8.30 a.m., serving hot bacon butties for breakfast … and thereafter
freshly made salads, sandwiches and cakes … until closing at 5.00 p.m.
One can also enjoy a drink from The Coffee Station and when the sun reaches its zenith visit Bolton’s Ice
Cream Van or the Bar (opening at 11.00 a.m.).
CLOSING PROCEEDINGS
Grand Raffle – drawn on the show field and announced at 4.30 p.m.
Tickets available all day in the Produce and Handicraft marquee or Tea Tent.
ENJOY THE SHOW!
SHEEP
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
JUDGING STARTS
PRIZE MONEY
Mr. G. Dalton, 3 Front Street, Wearhead, Co. Durham.
Tel No: (01388) 537415
£1 per entry
11.00 a.m.
1st £10, 2nd £6, 3rd £4 in all classes unless otherwise stated
Overall Sheep Champion: The Lee “Jaffa” Jameson Memorial Cup plus £50 and Reserve
Champion £25 both kindly sponsored by R.L. Carter & Son.
P.K. Nutrition kindly donated 5 litres Mineral Drench to the sheep classes.
Mole Valley Agriculture kindly donated £40 to the sheep classes.
For Farmers have donated 12 bags of feed.
BLUEFACED LEICESTER
The L. Coulthard Perpetual Memorial Trophy for the Best Leicester in the Show.
The Harry Craig Perpetual Trophy for the Winner of Class 6.
With 40 Entries or more, the Bluefaced Leicester Association will give a cup to Champion Sheep.
JUDGE
Mr. P. Metcalfe, Park House, Barningham
Class – Prize Money Kindly Donated By
1
Tup shearling or above – Mr. N. Peart
2
Tup lamb – Mrs. B. Coulthard
3
Ewe or gimmer shearling – Mr. & Mrs. J. Graham
4
Gimmer lamb – A. M. Graham Fabrications Limited
5
Group of three (2 female, 1 male), bred by the exhibitor – Mr. D. Craig
NORTH OF ENGLAND MULE SHEEP
The member of the Weardale NEMSA branch with the most points exhibiting over the 3 Weardale
shows receives the Weardale Hat-trick trophy.
The J. A. Dent Perpetual Memorial Trophy for Best Pen of Five.
The T. Franklin Cup for the Best Mule.
£5 and Rosette given to the Champion Mule Sheep,
kindly donated by The North of England Mule Sheep Association, Weardale Branch.
JUDGE
Mr. P. Metcalfe, Park House, Barningham
Class - Prize Money Kindly Donated By
6
Pen of five gimmer lambs – M. Maddison
7
Pair of gimmer lambs – Mr. T. Collingwood
8
Best single gimmer lamb – Mr. I. Potts
TEXEL
The Captain A. E. Knight Memorial Cup to be held by the Champion for 1 year.
JUDGE
Mr. G. Pyman, Stainton, Penrith
Class – Prize Money Kindly Donated By
9
Tup shearling or above – Libby Bell Barnard Castle and St. John’s Chapel Mart
10 Tup lamb – Mr. McVitie
11
12
13
14
15
Ewe – Libby Bell Barnard Castle and St. John’s Chapel Mart
Gimmer shearling
Gimmer lamb – For Farmers representative Mr. J. Telfer
Group of three bred by the exhibitor– Miss G. Campbell
Best sheep shown but NOT having won a prize
SWALEDALE SHEEP (OPEN)
The J. R. Peart Cup to be held by the Champion for 1 year also Meal for 2 at The Golden Lion
donated by Mr. R. Dalton.
The Arthur Dent Perpetual Memorial Trophy for the winner of class 29, to be held for 1 year.
The Robert Robson Perpetual Memorial Trophy for reserve champion.
The Champion Perpetual Cup for the winner of class 20.
Bottle of whisky for the winner of class 24 kindly donated by Mr. T. Collinson.
Winners of classes 2,8,11 and 22 will receive a Shepherds Stick, kindly given by Colin Martin.
The R. Dent Memorial Cup for the local champion of class 30.
The Alan Armstrong Trophy for the winner of class 31.
The Rochdale Cup for the best pair of male and female.
JUDGE
Mr. J. Wade, Catchall Farm, Skipton
Class – Prize Money Kindly Donated By
16 Tup 3 years and over – Mr. T. Donelly, The Fold, Westgate
17 Tup 2 years – Mr. I. Collinson
18 Tup shearling
19 Tup lamb – Mr. G. Dalton representing Quicktag
20 Ewe having reared a lamb this season – Eden Farm Supplies
21 Shearling gimmer – Mr. R. Morley
22 Pair of shearling gimmers – Mr. I. Dent
23 Gimmer lamb – Holden Ltd.
24 Pair of gimmer lambs – Mr. P. Collinson
25 Tup and gimmer lamb to be shown as a pair – Diana Hodgson M.R.C.V.S.
26 Three best sheep bred by the exhibitor – Mr. P. Henessey
27 Best sheep shown but NOT having won a prize – Lumsden & Carroll
28 Confirmation Class – Mr. R. Dalton
29 Sheep owned by a small breeder – Mr. J. Bell, Frosterley
30 Best Swaledale sheep confined to Stanhope Parish – Mr. A. Robson
31 Young handler (15 years and under) – Woolyback Wool Shop, Stanhope
ANY OTHER PURE BREED
JUDGE
Mr. K. Smith, Greenridge, Hexham
Class – Prize Money Kindly Donated By
32 Adult male – Mr. P. Monkhouse, Haulage
33 Adult female
34 Lamb male – For Farmers representative Mr. J. Telfer
35 Lamb female
PHOTOGRAPHY
ENQUIRIES TO
ENTRIES TO
ENTRIES CLOSE
ENTRY FEE
STEWARDS
Mr. John F. Jackson Tel. No: (01207) 507403
email: weardaleshowphotography@hotmail.co.uk
Careful! Prints, entry forms and fees should be delivered or
posted 15(FIFTEEN) days in advance of the show to:
c/o Mrs. J. Warriner, Broken Way House, St. Johns Chapel,
Weardale, Co. Durham, DL13 1RR Tel No: (01388) 537606.
Please enclose a SAE with postal entries for returning prints.
9.00 p.m. Friday 12th August
25p per print for children, 50p adults, £1 per advanced entry
Mr. I. Dunn
BASELINE RULES, specialised for children and advanced classes below
a. Exhibitor's original images, not previously having won a prize in the show
b. Unframed prints up to A4 (8.3” x 11.7”), with a border less than 3.8 cm (1.5”)
c. Colour or monochrome welcomed; mount optional
d. Please write the class number alone on the reverse of the print
ADULT PRINTS
The Prysdene Cup, a printed rosette and a year’s free membership to Stanhope Photographic
Society for the overall adult winner, kindly sponsored by Stanhope Photographic Society. To
determine the overall winner 3 points are awarded for a 1st place, 2 for a 2nd and 1 for a 3rd. 2016
marks the 50th anniversary of Stanhope Photographic Society who are preparing a display for
each of the Weardale shows.
Mr. John Shuttleworth’s personal favourite photograph. The County Councillor John
Shuttleworth Trophy together with a printed rosette.
The photography section secretary’s personal favourite photograph. The Photography Tent
Trophy accompanied by a printed rosette.
Class Prizes: 1st (£5) and rosette, 2nd (£3), 3rd (£2), with all three places receiving prize cards.
JUDGE
Mr. M. Boyd, Consett
Class – Prize Money kindly donated by
1
Summer
2
Landscape
A Pet – Mr. & Mrs. M. Graham
3
4
Humour with a caption
5
Architecture and buildings
Portrait and people – Mrs. J. Raine
6
7
Flowers and gardens
8
Trees
9
The colour predominantly green
10 Animals – Miss M. Raine
11 Birds – Mrs. S. Scholes
12 Weardale (see below for special prizes)
13 Technology and industry
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Bygone times
Farming and rural crafts
Weather
Water
Reflections
Transport
Any subject
CHILDREN’S PRINTS
Younger exhibitors are considered in two age groups, the overall winners in each group receiving
trophies and a printed rosette: The Low Whitestones Cup (up to 10 years); The George Ledger
Cup (11 to 16 years).
The Best Junior Photograph, drawn from both age groups, is awarded: The Backhouse Cup; £10
and a printed rosette following a kind donation by Mr. and Mrs. J. Backhouse.
Class Prizes: 1st (£4) and rosette, 2nd (£3), 3rd (£2), with all three places receiving prize cards. As
with trophies, exhibitors are split into two groups for these awards.
SPECIAL RULE: please put the age of the exhibitor on the entry form (NOT the photograph).
JUDGE
Mr. Paul. Dobson, Paul Dobson Photography, Wolsingham
Class – Prize Money kindly donated by
1c Holidays
2c My Family
3c Animals
4c Flowers and gardens
5c Any subject – Mr. P. Jackson
WEARDALE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER
A special event for young photographers (no more than 16 years). Entry is free.
1st The Weardale Young Photographer Trophy, £40, printed rosette and prize card;
2nd £20 and prize card;
3rd £10 and prize card.
Trophy and prize money kindly donated by the Jean Cave Memorial Foundation.
The winner will be contacted after the show by the editor of The Weardale Gazette to formally
receive their awards – and produce another type of photo opportunity!
JUDGE
Class
6c
Mr. M. Cave, Westgate
A photograph, clearly identifiable as Weardale
WEARDALE VISITOR NETWORK AWARD
A relatively new award started in 2015, sponsored by the Weardale Visitor Network. Entry
consists of a print in adult class 12 Weardale (multiple entries are welcome.) with the standard
adult class prizes enhanced to: 1st (£15), 2nd (£10), 3rd (£5) plus the usual winner’s rosette and
prize cards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. The winner also receives the John Taylor Memorial Trophy to
hold for a year.
Exhibitors grant permission for material submitted to be used by the Weardale Visitor Network in
that organisation’s marketing promotions, some of which will be on display in the Photography
marquee.
ADVANCED MOUNTS
The winner of class 1a Wildlife receives The Weardale Environmental Trust Trophy, to be held
for one year.
The President’s Favourite Photograph: receives the The Miss Dawson Cup and a printed
rosette.
SPECIAL RULES
a. All prints to be mounted
b. Size up to A3 (11.7” x 16.5”)
c. No restrictions on border dimensions
Class Prizes: 1st (£10) and rosette, 2nd (£6), 3rd (£4), with all three places receiving prize cards.
JUDGE
Class
1a
2a
Mr. M. Boyd, Consett
Wildlife
Black and White
PAUL DOBSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Paul has kindly agreed to judge the children’s photography classes again.
The full range of his professional work can be seen on his website below.
Also available for:
Weddings
Portraits –Family, Child & Pets
Events—Parties, Gala Dinners, Equestrian, Trials
Commercial & Product
Paul Dobson
The S.W.P.P
Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers
Office: (01388) 528749 Mobile: (07786) 167714
www.pauldobsonphotography.co.uk
HORTICULTURE AND FLORAL ART
ALL ENTRIES TO
Mrs. J. Warriner, Brokenway House, St. Johns Chapel,
Co. Durham, DL13 1RR. Tel No: (01388) 537606.
Email: joan.warriner@btinternet.com
ENTRY FEE
All classes 30p
JUDGING STARTS
10.00 a.m.
To receive class tickets before show day please send a SAE with entries. Exhibitors to stage their
exhibits between 8am and 9.45am. Please collect prize money at 4pm from the section secretary
and lift exhibits at 4.30pm.
FLORAL ART
A special prize of £15, together with The Percy Johnson Trophy, will be awarded to the best
display overall chosen from classes 1, 2 and 3.
NOTE: entries for Floral Art close on Thursday 25th August to allow space to be allocated, with
maximum base dimensions of 45cm. x 45cm.
JUDGE
STEWARD
Class
1
2
3
Mrs. E. Shaw
Mrs. J. Henderson
1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2
Autumn hedgerow
Sunset
Pretty in pink
JUNIOR FLORAL ART
A special prize of £2 will be awarded to the item judged best in each age group: up to 5, 6-10 and
11-16. Prize money kindly donated in memory of Mrs. F. Allen.
NOTE: entries for Junior Exhibitors close on Tuesday 25th August to allow space to be allocated,
with maximum base dimensions of 30cm. x 30cm.
Class
4
5
6
Ages up to 5 years
1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1
Bowl of floating flowers
Arrangement for my mum
Arrangement using a collection of leaves
Class
7
6
9
Ages 6-10 years
1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1
Bowl of floating flowers
Arrangement for my best friend
Arrangement using a collection of leaves and grasses
Class
10
11
12
Ages 11-16 years
1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1
Bowl of floating flowers
Arrangement for my best friend
Arrangement using a collection of leaves, grasses and stones
FLOWER CLASSES
The J.P. and M. Makepeace Trophy, will be awarded to the best display overall chosen from
classes 13 to 30 and The Proud Trophy for the best dahlias in classes 13 to 23.
JUDGE
STEWARDS
Class
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Mr. K. Richardson and Mr. P. Richardson, Alston.
TBC
1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2
A cactus plant
A vase of five sweet pea spikes
One houseplant (flowering begonia excluded)
One houseplant foliage
A vase of cut flowers
A bowl of cut flowers
A vase of mixed dahlias
Three dahlias pom-pom
Three water-lily dahlias
Three dahlias decorative miniature
Three dahlias decorative small
Three dahlias decorative medium
Three dahlias decorative or cactus large/giant
Three dahlias min or small ball
Three dahlias cactus small
Three dahlias cactus medium
Three dahlias collerette
Three gladioli spikes
VEGETABLE CLASSES
The B. and W. Peart Trophy goes to the best exhibit in the vegetable classes.
JUDGE
STEWARDS
Class
31
32
Class
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
Mr. K. Richardson and Mr. P. Richardson, Alston.
TBC
1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2
Two trench leeks, 10" minimum to tight button
Three onions, fresh pulled (washing allowed)
1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1
Three kidney potatoes, coloured
Three kidney potatoes, white
Three round potatoes, coloured
Three round potatoes, white
Six household potatoes
One cauliflower, 2" stalk
Three heads beetroot globe
Two carrots, long
Two carrots, stump rooted
Six pod peas
One green cabbage
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
Three onions from sets under 8oz.
Four red tomatoes
Four yellow tomatoes
One cucumber
Four shallots, any variety
One vegetable marrow
Four pod runner beans
The heaviest potato
TROPHIES: to be signed out and held for one year.
CHILDREN’S PETS
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
JUDGING STARTS
OWNERS
The secretary’s tent from 10.00 a.m, on the day.
Free
10.30 a.m. in the Dog Ring.
To be UNDER 15 years of age on show day.
The Best Pet receives The Weardale Animal Sanctuary Trophy,
2nd The John Norwood Memorial Shield,
3rd The Stewards Cup.
Special award for Best Companionship and Owner: The Emergency Animal Rescue Trophy
JUDGE
Class
1
2
3
4
TBC
Most Talented Pet
Best Fancy Dress (pet and/or owner)
Best Pet
Waggiest tail … possibly, if time permits
Please encourage your children to enter their pets.
Children are the competitors of the future.
Please Note:
owners must look after their pets at all times e.g. the show organisers cannot provide a
dog-minding service
DOG COMPETITION
SECTION LEADER
E-MAIL
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
JUDGING STARTS
PRIZES
JUDGE
Shelly Scholes
shellyscholes@gmail.com
The dog ring from 11.00 a.m. on the day.
£1.00 per class
1.00 p.m.
1st prize in each class along with printed class rosette.
Rosettes presented to 5th place in all classes.
Cups, Bone, Picture, Paw, trophies and shields are to be held
for 1 year: they must be returned before the following year’s
show.
TBC
Class
1
Best child handler (15 years and under) dog or bitch
2
Handsomest dog
3
Best terrier (any breed) dog or bitch
4
Best veteran (7 years and over) dog or bitch
5
Prettiest bitch
6
Heinz 57 variety (any mix, no pure breeds) dog or bitch
7
Best rescued dog or bitch
8
Best gundog (any breed) dog or bitch
9
Best pedigree dog or bitch
10 Best puppy (12 months and under) dog or bitch
The WINNER in each of the ABOVE CLASSES goes through to CLASS 11.
11 Champion and Reserve Champion dog or bitch
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Trophy
HILLTOP ANIMAL HOTEL TROPHY
GUS BONE
ROBSON CUP
TRUMAN SHIELD
BRIN PICTURE
OLIVERS ROSETTES 57
WEARDALE ANIMAL RESCUE TROPHY
SCHOLES SHIELD
STONECELLARS LABRADOODLES CUP
KAREN SHEILD CUP
HUMPHREY PAW (Champion)
WEARDALE & TEES VALLEY BEAGLES CUP (Reserve Champion)
TEDDY BEAR COMPETITIONNEW
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
JUDGING STARTS
OWNERS
PRIZES
JUDGE
Class
1
2
3
4
The secretary’s tent from 12.00noon on the day.
25p
12.30 a.m. in the main ring.
All ages eligible.
Rosettes for winners.
TBC
Most handsome
Best fancy dress
Most threadbare
Bear the judge would most like to take home
DECORATED WHEELBARROW RACENEW
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
RACING STARTS
PRIZE
JUDGE
The secretary’s tent from 11.00am on the day.
£2 per ‘barrow
3.30pm in the main ring.
£20 kindly donated by Mr. I. Dent
TBC
Don’t forget the decoration!
TUG-OF-WARNEW
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
RACING STARTS
PRIZE
JUDGE
TBC
TBC
Heats at 11.30am, final at 2.30pm in the main ring.
kindly donated by RA Dalton Limited
TBC
CATTLE
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
JUDGING STARTS
STEWARDS
Mr. D.H. Craig, New Park, Westgate, Weardale,
Co. Durham, DL13 1PE. Tel No: (01388) 517297
£2.00 per entry, except classes 5.6 and 7 which are free
11.00 a.m.
Miss L. Craig & Mrs. M. Craig
ANY BREED DAIRY CALVES
Champion Calf: Judith Jackson Perpetual Shield & £15
Reserve Champion Calf: £10.00
A Silver Salver presented by the Darlington and District Shorthorn Club will be awarded to the
winner of class 7
£150 kindly donated by Farmers and Mercantile Insurance Brokers.
Local representative Mr. M. Hodgson Tel: (01358) 537507
£100 kindly donated by For Farmers.
Local representative Mr. J. Telfer Tel: (07889) 025775
£40 kindly donated by DeLaval
Local representative Mr. E. Craggs Tel: (01388) 528375
£30 kindly donated by BB Dairy
Local representative Mr. J. Bainbridge Tel: (07974) 184911
£20 kindly donated by Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Craig
JUDGE
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Mr. P. Moorriggs, Thrimby, Penrith
Calf born between 1st January and 30th June 2015
Calf born between 1st July and 31th December 2015
Calf born after 1st January 2016
Pair of calves bred by exhibitor
Best Handler 18 years and over
Best Handler 12-17 years on show day
Best Handler under 12 years on show day
Prize Money
£15 £12
£15 £12
£15 £12
£15 £12
£20 £15
£20 £15
£20 £15
£8
£8
£8
£8
£12
£12
£12
£10
£10
£10
PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WEARDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HAVE MADE THE BEST ARRANGEMENTS IN
THEIR POWER FOR THE ACCOMMODATION AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, EXHIBITORS, ANIMALS AND
ARTICLES SENT FOR EXHIBITION.
THE COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE
WHATSOEVER.
THE PUBLIC ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING ANY RING OR ENCLOSURE AND ARE ADVISED TO BE VIGILANT
OF VEHICLES AND LIVESTOCK MOVING AROUND THE SHOW FIELD.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE NON-APPEARANCE OF AN EXHIBIT.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATING IN ANY EVENT DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
PRODUCE AND HANDICRAFTS SECTION
ENTRIES TO
ENTRY CLOSE
ENTRY FEE
PRIZE
DISCLAIMER
PRIZE
PRESENTATION
Miss Ashleigh Jameson, 10 Randolph Terrace, Evenwood, Bishop
Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 9QJ. Tel No: (01388) 241956
email: produceandhandicraft@aol.com
Saturday 20th August if entry to be posted out
Tuesday 23rd August if collecting on show day
50p per entry for Adult Classes
30p per entry for Junior Classes
*See Co-operative Exhibits for their specific entry fee
Adult Classes
1st £3.00, 2nd £2.00, 3rd £1.00
Junior Classes 1st £2.00, 2nd £1.50, 3rd £1.00
*See Co-operative Exhibits for their special prizes
All exhibits left at the owner’s risk. NO item entered should have
been entered or have won a prize previously at this show.
Trophy Winners will be announced by 2.00pm. All Prizes can be
collected at 4.00pm when exhibits can then be removed.
HOME BAKING
Nancy Rowell Memorial Cup and £5.00 for the winner of the MOST POINTS in the Home
Baking Section (1st 3 points, 2nd 2 points, 3rd 1 point).
The Truffle Chocolate Shop Cup from Stanhope, for the best chocolate cake.
JUDGES
Mrs. J. Mills (Breads and pastries)
Mrs. I. Majhen-Todd (Cakes and sweets)
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Class
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Breads and Pastry
Handmade seeded loaf
Homemade savoury bread
Four fruit scones
Four savoury scones
Pork pie on a saucer
Four mini apple pies
Vegetarian pastry
Cakes and Sweets
Four butterfly buns
8” Victoria sponge cake – one cake split with jam filling
8” Chocolate cake – one cake split with filling
Lemon drizzle cake
Swiss roll
Four piece tray bake – flapjack
Gingerbread slab
8” Fruit cake
Four shortbread fingers
Novelty cake Baby Shower Victoria sponge cake (judged on both decoration
and taste)
PRESERVES and PRODUCE
Lena Dent Memorial Cup and £5 for the winner of MOST POINTS in the Preserve classes
JUDGE
Class
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25a
25b
26a
26b
Mr. Matthews
Marmalade
Strawberry jam
Blackcurrant jam
Jelly from any fruit
Lemon curd
Chutney
Three hen eggs (one to be broken)
Two jars of flower honey
Two jars of heather honey
Shallow frame – heather or flower honey
One section – heather of flower honey
JUNIOR HOME BAKING
A Special Prize of £2.00 to the Best Judged item in each age group up to 5 years, 6-10 years
and 11-17 years. Prize money kindly donated by Mrs. Freda Bulman.
JUDGE
Mrs. F. Bulman
Class
27
28
Ages up to 5 years
Three decorated digestive biscuits
Four chocolate-chip cookies (not rolled)
Class
29
30
31
Ages 6 to 10 years
Four tray bake – brownies
Mini apple pie on a saucer
Four decorated cupcakes (judged on decoration only)
Class
32
33
34
Ages 11 to 17 years
Four tray bake – Rocky Road
Marble cake – food colouring may be used
Four decorated cup cakes (judged on decoration only)
New feature: If Produce and Handicraft entrants would like to sell some of their entries on show
day then please add price tickets to those items for sale. Buyers should bring a price ticket to an
organiser, who will take payment and put a ‘sold’ sign next to the item purchased. Purchases can
be collected after 4.30pm as the show closes.
We are doing this to raise funds for the section and so will take 10% commission for every item
sold. If this seems a good idea and you would like to do it, please inform the section leader or a
steward on the day, or on the entry form (if possible).
If you would like any more information on this new feature then please do not hesitate to contact
the section leader on the number above.
HANDICRAFTS
All exhibits left at the owner’s risk. NO item entered should have
been entered or have won a prize previously at this show. Display
stand can be used
Dora Craig Memorial Salver and £5.00 to the winner with MOST POINTS in Handicrafts classes.
Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Watt Salver and £5.00 for the BEST JUDGED ITEM in Handicrafts.
DISCLAIMER
JUDGES
Class
35a
35b
36a
36b
37
38
39a
39b
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Mrs. A. Ward and Mrs. G. Howard
Hand-knitted article incorporating 2 or more colours
Hand-knitted baby bonnet and mitts or bootees
Freestyle embroidery
Counted embroidery
An article using crochet
Hand-knitted novelty item
Best spun skein of wool
Best article knitted in hand spun wool
Cross stitch made into a card
Any article made from recycled material
A handmade card – 1st Birthday
An handmade Christmas decoration
An item in beadwork
An item of jewellery
A painted glass or bottle
An item made from pottery
An item made from wood
A hand-decorated candle
JUNIOR HANDICRAFTS
The Infants Cup and £4 for MOST POINTS in age up to 5 years.
The Molly Brown Challenge Trophy and £4 for MOST POINTS in age 6 to 10 years.
Annual Cup and £4 for MOST POINTS in age 11 to 17 years.
The Bunty Hall Poetry Award for the winner of class 52 and class 56 (kindly donated).
JUDGE
Class
50
51
Class
52
53
54
Mrs. C. Graham
Ages up to 5 years
Handmade puppet made from a paper bag
An animal made from modelling clay
Ages 6 to 10 years
A poem of your own composition
A glove puppet
A piece of handwriting (text overleaf)
55
Class
56
57
58
59
60
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you
because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely
places. Those who do not believe in magic will never find it.”
From The Minpins by Roald Dahl
An animal or monster made from fruit or vegetables
Ages 11 to 17 years
A poem of your own composition
Handmade cracker using recycled materials
Computer graphics – A Fashion Show
Origami of a Christmas decoration
Handmade finger puppet
ART
JUDGE
Class
61
62
63
64
Mrs. S. Abel
A painted Greetings card
A watercolour
A painting in oil or acrylic
A drawing or sketch in pen, ink or pencil
JUNIOR ART
The Star Trophy to be awarded to the BEST exhibit in the section
Class
65
Ages up to 5 years
A picture using hand and finger print, up to A4 size
Class
66
Ages 6 to 10 years
A painting of an animal, up to A4 in size
Class
67
Ages 11 to 17 years
A painting or drawing of an animal, up to A5 in size
Class
68
Any age
A painting on an unusual item (not too large please)
CO-OPERATIVE EXHIBIT
Prizes kindly donated by the local Co-operative Group.
JUDGE
*ENTRY FEE
Mrs. G. Howard
£2.00
*PRIZE
1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 Prizes
Class
69
Countries
The exhibit should be the work of two or more competitors. The display should not exceed 26
inches width and is to represent the theme. Points earned by judging 3 individual named items,
identified for judging on an accompanying card, and overall presentation.
*JUNIOR CO-OPERATIVE EXHIBIT
*ENTRY FEE
*PRIZE
£1.00
1st £10, 2nd £5, 3rd £3
Class
70
Countries
The exhibit should be the work of two or more competitors aged up to 16 years. Displayed on a
board and should not exceed 26 inches width and is to represent the theme. The Display should
include 1 home baking item, 1 handicraft item and 1 other handmade item to be judged. ALL 3
items should be identified for judging on an accompanying card. Extra points will be earned
for the overall presentation.
NORTHPENS CREATIVE WRITING AWARD
A relatively new venture organised by the NorthPens Writers’ Group and sponsored by The
Weardale Museum.
Write a story or poem inspired by something you see in the The Weardale Museum, or an account
of your visit to the museum.
Your piece must be no longer than 500 words (poems no longer than 15 lines), written on A4 paper,
single sided please. Don’t forget to include your name, age and contact information (not counted
in word limit!) The competition is open to anyone up to the age of 11 and prizes will be awarded in
two categories, under 7 and 8 - 11 years. Entries must be received by Friday 5th August 2016.
Send your work to: NorthPens, 11 Union Lane, Stanhope, DL13 2UZ
or email to northpens15@gmail.com
There is no entry fee … this competition is just for fun!
The winning entries will be displayed in the Produce and Handicrafts marquee on show day.
Produce and Handicrafts Section Information
Please read the Rules of Conduct for the Show.

Exhibitor’s cards – Please enclose a S.A.E. with entry form by Monday 22nd August if you require
exhibitor cards sent to you prior to show day.
All other exhibitors’ cards can be collected from Secretary’s Table on day of show.
Please Note: – NO late entries will be accepted after 9.30 am on show day.

Exhibit and Displays –can be placed from 8.00 am but exhibitors are asked to leave the tent by 9.45am.
NO exhibit should be removed before 4.00 pm without speaking to Section Secretary.
Any Exhibit not collected by close of show will be held by Section Secretary for 24 hours and then may be
disposed of.
Please Note: The Section Secretary will have some small display and stationery items available for exhibitors
use if required

Produce and Handicraft Tent – will be closed for judging promptly at 10.00 am and reopen once ALL
judging is completed at approximately 12.00 noon.

Trophies winners will be announced by 2.00 pm at the Section Secretary’s Table

Prizes will be presented at 4.00 pm at the Section Secretary’s Table.

All Trophies will be held by winner for 1 year and should be returned to Section Secretary on or
before show day in 2017
Any enquires please contact – Miss. Ashleigh Jameson, 10 Randolph Terrace, Evenwood, Bishop
Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 9QJ. Tel No: (01388) 241956
Email: produceandhandicraft@aol.com
HORSE AND PONY EVENTS
ALL ENTRIES TO
ENTRY FEE
PRIZE MONEY
TROPHIIES
Sarah Foot, 14 Burnfoot, St. John’s Chapel,
Bishop Auckland, DL13 1QH. Tel No: (07545) 697651
sfoot65@gmail.com
£5 per class before 16th August, otherwise £8 on the day
1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 for all classes unless otherwise stated
and providing sufficient entries are received in each class
The champion from each group of classes will receive a
rosette and in some cases a trophy too.
.
Rules and Conditions
1. Strictly no entries on the day except for show jumping and games.
2. An entry may be refused if the judge believes the animal to be lame, or in a poor
physical state.
3. Whips and spurs must not be used in the pony games.
4. Excessive use of the whip or spurs, mistreating a horse, or riding in a dangerous
manner will be severely penalised.
5. Riders must wear the correct apparel on horseback. Riding hats must conform to
current safety standards and the use of a body protector is strongly recommended.
6. Riders competing in lead-rein classes are not eligible for non-lead-rein classes.
7. Animals under the age of 4 years must not be ridden on the show field.
8. The showing classes are divided into groups, the Champion & Reserve from each
group are eligible to compete for the Best In Show award at the end of the day.
9. Times printed in the schedule are approximate and dependent on the number of
entries, unknown at the time of going to print.
MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND
LARGE: Dales, Fell, Highland, Connemara, New Forest, Welsh C & D
SMALL: Shetland, Exmoor, Dartmoor, Welsh A & B
Unaffiliated – ponies do not need to be registered with the respective breed society to enter
JUDGE
STARTS
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TBC
9.00am in RING 1
In-hand, large breeds, 3+ years, any sex
In-hand, small breeds, 3+ years, any sex
Broodmare with foal at foot
Foal
Yearling or 2 year old, any sex
Ridden, large breeds, 4+ years, any sex
Ridden, small breeds, 4+ years, any sex
Champion M & M – DGB Tankard
Reserve Champion – Wesley Anniversary Shield
BEST CONDITION IN-HAND
JUDGE
STARTS
8
TBC
1.00pm in RING 1
Any breed, sex or age, open to all
Champion – 1878 Best Pony Cup
BEST VETERAN (15 YEARS AND OVER)
JUDGE
STARTS
9
10
TBC
1.30pm in RING 1
In-hand
Ridden
Champion – A Littlewood Trophy
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
JUDGE
STARTS
11
TBC
About 3.30pm in RING 1
Open to all
All entries must wear a riding hat, no exceptions.
TACK & TURNOUT AND RIDDEN (A)
JUDGE
STARTS
12
13
TBC
9.00am in RING 2
Lead-rein, tack and turnout
Lead-rein, best combination
Lead-rein Champion – P & R Perpetual Trophy
JUDGE
STARTS
14
15
16
17
18
19
TBC
10.00am in RING 2
Tack and turnout (up to 16 years)
Novice rider (up to 16 years)
Best junior local rider (up to 16 years, living within 7 miles of the showground)
Fancy dress, open to all
Open (rider over 16 years) tack and turnout
Open (rider over 16 years) ridden classes
Class 16 winner – Old Stone Vets Trophy
COLOURED HORSES AND PONIES
JUDGE
STARTS
20
21
22
23
24
TBC
Approximately 3.00pm in RING 2
In-hand, traditional type, any sex, 4+ years
In-hand, non-traditional type, any sex, 4+ years
In-hand, colours and markings, open to all
Ridden coloured, traditional, 4+ years
Ridden coloured, non-traditional, 4+ years
WORKING HUNTER
To be judged on overall performance and suitability.
JUDGE
STARTS
25
26
27
TBC
9.00am in RING 3
Lead-rein riders, fences 1’6” max.
Ponies, fences 2’ max.
Horses, fences 2’6” max.
Working Hunter Champion – The F & G Trophy
RIDDEN CLASSES (B)
JUDGE
STARTS
28
29
30
31
32
TBC
Approximately 1.30pm in RING 3
Pony club pony/Riding club horse, rider any age, to include a small jump
Retrained racehorse, horse to have previously raced and to include a small jump
Best ridden cob (traditional or show), up to 14.2hh
Best ridden cob (traditional or show), over 14.2hh
Novice horse/rider, to be within their first year of competition (canter optional in
individual show)
CLEAR ROUND JUMPING
JUMP HEIGHT
STARTS
ENTRY FEE
About 1’6”
10.00-11.30am in RING 4
£2.50 with rosette, £2.00 without, pay on the day only
JUMPING CLASSES
JUDGE
STARTS
33
34
35
36
37
38
TBC
Approximately 11.30pm in RING 4
Lead-rein jumping, tiny fences, riders not to enter other classes off the lead rein
Winner receives the MacMurray Perpetual Challenge Cup
Nursery novice, fences about 55cm, combination not to have won or been placed
in any jumping competition. Competitors entering this class may not enter classes
26 or 27. Winner receives the SHG Photography Trophy
Mini novice, fences about 60cm. Winner receives the Ranch Trophy
Novice, fences about 70cm. Winner receives the Applejack Trophy
Intermediate, fences about 80cm. Winner receives the Joe Bone Perpetual Cup
Open, fences about 90cm.
Winner receives the Pinfold Equestrian Perpetual Salver
PONY GAMES
JUDGE
STARTS
ENTRY FEE
PRIZE MONEY
39
40
41
TBC
Approximately 2.30pm in RING 4
£4 pre-entered, £5 on the day for 4 games (bending, egg and
spoon, sack and walk)
1st £2.00, 2nd £1.00, 3rd 50p
Lead-rein Winner receives the Crow Perpetual Trophy
Novice (up to 14 years) Winner receives the Emwood Cup
Open (over 14) Winner receives the Hodgsons Garage Trophy
BEST IN SHOW
All judges will come together in ring 4 towards the end of the day to select
the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champions for the show.
MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Individual sections acknowledge their grateful support for sponsors for specific classes … but
there are some larger organisations who make valuable contributions to the show as a whole,
indeed without whom there would be no show. These include:
Councillor Anita Savory Neighbourhood Budget
Weardale AAP Small Grants Fund
Weardale Visitor Network
The Weardale Practice
Messrs. Hodgson and Angus
Horsley Hall
Fairless Building
CROSS COUNTRY RUN
2.2ml (3.5km).
2pm start from the Secretaries’ Tent.
1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 in all classes.
Junior (under 18) Boy/Girl, Adults (18-34) Men/Ladies,
Senior (35-44) Men/Ladies, Veterans (45+) Men/Ladies.
Shields in all classes to be held for 1 year.
Entry £2.
CHILDREN’S RUN
Around the Main Ring at 1pm.
4-6yrs, 7-9yrs. 10-12yrs.
Medals for all winners.
Entry 50p.
CHILDREN’S BALE
STACKING
In the Main Ring. Entry 50p.
Entries for the Cross Country and the Children’s Run taken in the Secretaries’ Tent from
11am onwards.
Entries for the Children’s Bale Stacking competition are taken in the Main Ring at the
time of the event.
The Cross Country Run has been kindly sponsored by:
Mr. & Mrs. B Neville, Mr. & Mrs. G. Neville,
Mr. & Mrs. B. Warriner, Dr. S. L. Warriner.