Information - Blaston Show

THE 58th ANNUAL
S U N D AY 2 8 t h J U N E 2 0 1 5
Blaston Road, Slawston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7UD
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs R Miller, Mrs C Clarke, Mr C. Thompson, Mr & Mrs A. Smith
www.blastonshow.co.uk
Car & Occupants
£15
Pedestrians
£10
Children 12 & under
FREE
SUPPORTING
Registered Charity No: 1074011
& OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES
Registered Company: 06796428 · Charity No: 1135686 · Registered Office: Blaston Lodge, Blaston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 8DB
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Contents
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President’s Message
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Chairman’s Welcome
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Show Information & Key Contacts
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Blaston Show Welcome & Thanks
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Main Ring Schedule
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Blaston Show Rules
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Show Society Members & Benefits 2015
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Show Trade Stands
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Horse & Pony - Open Jumping
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Horse & Pony - Fancy Dress/Horse & Pony
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Horse & Pony - Minimus Jumping/Gymkhana Events/The Equifest Ring 26-27
Show Layout Plan
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About our Main Charity - Headway Leicester
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Cattle Show
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Sheep & Lamb Show
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Sheep Shearing Competition
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Companion & Family Dog Show
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Pygmy Goat Exhibit/Sled Dog Display/Blaston Hound Show
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Modern Farming
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Blaston Show History
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Blaston Show Location Maps
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President’s Message
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In 2014, in the first of my two years as your
President, I was deeply impressed by the cheerful
and dedicated commitment of all involved with
the Show. So many people give so much of their
time and expertise to make Blaston the enjoyable
and successful Show that it has become. Led by
an enthusiastic, hard working and knowledgeable
Board of Directors backed up by the individual
Section Heads, on the day itself there are well over
100 people involved in laying on a Show that always
seems to fulfil our expectations. We are grateful to
every one of them for the time they so generously
give to this successful venture, and I will hope to see
even more of you than perhaps I was able to last
year.
improvement of the 2015 and future shows. It is
uplifting to be part of an organisation which gives
pleasure to many, raises notable funds for local
charities, and is run by an always cheerful and
effective group of helpers and officials.
You will find not only are all your old favourites
back again at Blaston in 2015, but there are quite a
number of exciting new improvements, headed by
an enhanced livestock area for the Cattle and Sheep
sections, which have proved increasingly popular in
recent years. I would particularly like to thank our
Sponsors for their very considerable generosity, and
to welcome our Members to a Show of which they
remain an important and much appreciated part.
I am sure that you will all find much to entertain
you at Blaston in 2015, and that this year’s Show
will be as popular and successful as those of recent
years. I trust that you will return home afterwards
with happy memories of the Show and satisfaction
for a job well done by everyone involved, whether
organiser or visitor.
The Show not only gives great enjoyment and
much please to so many people who love all the
activities in the countryside of South Leicestershire,
but is a significant fundraiser for many local
charities, led this year by Headway (of Leicester),
a charity which promotes understanding of and
significant help for all those suffering from brain
injury – a very worthy cause. Last year the Society
was able to donate some £7,000 to local charitable
causes, and in a profitable year, still plough back
significant funds towards the development and
Joe Cowen
President
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Chairman’s
Welcome
On behalf of the Show Trustees and everyone
who has worked so hard to organise our 2015 event,
it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the
57th Annual Blaston Show, we all hope you have a
wonderful day, helping us raise funds to support
local charities and in particular, this year’s main
charity, the Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
Headway Organisation. Headway is a voluntary
organisation specialising in providing support and
services to adults with an acquired or traumatic
brain injury and their families.
and traders. Both our sheep and cattle sections
recorded a 20% increase in entries in 2014 - a
fantastic achievement entirely due to the hard work
and dedication of Section heads and their teams.
Blaston Show could not survive without the
support of many individuals and organisations. On
behalf of the Trustees I’d like to take this opportunity
to offer our thanks to everyone involved for their
year on year commitment to the Show.
Even a small one day Show takes an immense
amount of organisation. My thanks to my fellow
Trustees and officers of the Society, particularly
our Show Director, Will Young and Show Secretary,
Jo Costello, for their brilliant ideas and hard work
over the whole year to plan the Show and ensure
everything is in place on the day. My own three year
term as your Chairman comes to an end this year;
it has been a privilege to lead a remarkable team.
Blaston Show is a very special event in the Welland
Valley, my best wishes to you all for its continuing
success.
As Trustees we rely on the generosity of our
landlords, Clare Clarke, Rob and Jo Miller, Charles
Thompson and Anthony and Kate Smith to hold
the Show on their land. Do please respect their
kindness, use litter bins provided and remember
that the grass in the field is grazed again once the
Show is over.
We have a huge and dedicated team, Section
Heads, their Judges and Stewards, the team on the
gate and in the car park, the bar, the Members Area
team and so many more, sincere thanks to you all
None of this could be achieved without the
support of many other local organisations and
individuals. Your Show Trustees place immense
importance on our long standing partnership
with the Harborough 2012 Lions Club, Welland
Valley Rotary Club and Young Farmers Clubs – we
are delighted that Medbourne Cricket Club and
Stoneygate Rugby Minis coaches and parents will
be joining our stewarding team this year. As ever, all
these organisations will feature strongly among our
charitable donations.
Most of all, may I thank you for supporting the
show, we hope you enjoy your day and look forward
to welcoming you back for many years ahead.
The support of individuals and local traders who
sponsor this Show is greatly valued at this very
special annual event. Our farming areas continue
to develop with an increasing number of exhibitors
John Stones
Chairman
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Blaston & District Agricultural Show Society Ltd
Information & Key Contacts
Society Information
Heads of Show Sections
Head of Main Ring: Brett Marshall
m: 07917 896343 e: brett.marshall@cityam.com
President: Joe Cowen
Chairman: John Stones Esq
Hon. Treasurer: Michael Summers
Directors & Trustees: Marketing: Emily Hayward
m: 07801 030443 e: marketing@blastonshow.co.uk
Miss Emily Hayward
Oliver Lee Esq.
James Mount Esq.
John Stones Esq.
Micheal Summers Esq.
William Young Esq.
Sponsorship & Advertising: Michael Summers
m: 07912 732133 e: treasurer@blastonshow.co.uk
Membership Secretary: Lucy Lee-Tirrell
m: 07977 722428 e: m
embership@blastonshow.co.uk
Show Secretary: Mrs J Costello
33 London Road
Great Glen
Leicester LE8 9FL
Telephone:
07977 184870
Email:
secretary@blastonshow.co.uk
Trade Stands/Food:Linda Lambert
m: 07585 112043 e: tradestands@blastonshow.co.uk
Horse & Pony: Lesley Sluman
t: 01858 565259
e: horseandpony@blastonshow.co.uk
Sheep: John Dixon
t: 0116 240 2640 m: 07971 631133
e: sheep@blastonshow.co.uk
Membership Secretary: Mrs Lucy Lee-Tirrell
Telephone:
07977 722428
membership@blastonshow.co.uk
Email:
Hon. Auditors:
Cattle: Mrs Ann Robinson
t: 0116 259 6287 m: 07817 677778
e: cattle@blastonshow.co.uk
Messrs Ireland & Longhill
10 Station Street
Kibworth Beauchamp
Leicestershire LE8 0LN
Dogs: Mr Chrys Thorpe
t: 0116 240 4057 e: dogs@blastonshow.co.uk
Bankers:
HSBC, 15 High Street
Market Harborough
Leicestershire LE16 7NN
Modern Food & Farming: Michael Squires
m: 07817 677778 e: mikesquires20170@aol.com
Vintage/Classic Cars: Charles Crisp
m: 07796 454150 e: classiccars@blastonshow.co.uk
Blaston and District Agricultural Show
Society Limited registered office:
Blaston Lodge, Blaston, Market Harborough
Leicestershire LE16 8HU
Classic & Vintage Car Run: Stuart Lee
m: 07971 936688 (day) t: 01858 555311 (eves)
e: classiccars@blastonshow.co.uk
Company Registration Number: 06796428
Charity Registration Number: 1135686
Tractors:Malcolm Palmer
t: 01858 555300 m: 01858 466499
Gates: Ann Palmer
t: 01858 555300 m: 07979 416886
e: anniepalmer1@hotmail.co.uk
Arts & Crafts: Linda Lambert
m: 07585 112043 e: tradestands@blastonshow.co.uk
For further information and email contact details see www.blastonshow.co.uk
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Welcome
to the 58th
Blaston Show
entrants to participate, particularly in the Shearing
Competition, which demonstrates traditional rural
skills.
We continue the now well established classic car
run, this year starting from The Langton Garden
Centre, whose entrants will meander through the
Welland Valley to the Show and we are expecting a
significant turnout of vintage tractors of all colours,
shapes and sizes to rival many local events. At the
time of going to print we are expecting good entries
across all sections and would encourage you to
enter whatever your level.
I would just like to thank everyone involved in
creating and supporting the 2015 Blaston Show and
wish you all a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable
day. I look forward to seeing you all there, whether
competing or socialising and would encourage you
to bring your friends and family to sample this rural
spectacle which is Blaston Show.
After a late spring, it feels as if the run up to
this year’s Show is shorter and more challenging
than ever. In a difficult agricultural climate with
low commodity prices, the importance of our
rural community is as important as ever and the
Show provides everyone an opportunity to build
relationships and enjoy friendships. The organising
committee has as always been busy putting this
year’s event together, new blood, fresh ideas and
local connections remain key. The Modern Farming
Area is under new stewardship as is the Cattle
Section. The efforts of all of our helpers and good
will of local businesses continue to provide the
platform for this unique event.
We hope to build on the success of last year’s
Show, with new attractions including working
Sled Dogs, Falconry Display, Modern Farming
Display, Spitfire Fly Past and all in addition to
our well established attractions including, horse
and pony sections, family dog show, fox hound
parades, terrier racing, trade stands and catering.
Our livestock sections continue to grow, with a
new addition being a Livestock Pavilion and as
always we are particularly keen to encourage young
William Young
Show Director 2015
special thanks
The Society would like to thank the
East of England Agricultural Society, Peterborough
For the kind loan of the member’s enclosure fencing
www.eastofengland.org.uk
The Society also appreciates the expert services of
Town and Country Veterinary Centre and Oakham Veterinary Hospital
as the honorary Show Veterinary Surgeons
& John Dillon as the honorary Show Farrier
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Main Ring Schedule
8.30 am - 12.30 pm : Show Jumping
12.30 pm - 1.00 pm : Classic Car Parade
1.00 pm – 1.15 pm : Parade of Fernie Hounds
1.15 pm – 1.30 pm : Parade of Westerby Bassett Hounds
1.30pm – 2.10pm : Terrier Racing
2.10pm – 2.40pm : Modern Farming Display
2.40pm – 2.50pm : Fancy Dress
2.50pm – 3.15pm : Working Sled Dogs Display – even with no snow! - Akna K9 Academy
3.15 pm - 3.40pm : Falconry Display – A Bird on the Hand
3.40pm – 4.00pm : Tug of War
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm : Classic Tractor Parade
Other Timings
Cattle Classes – Commencing at 10.00 am, parades at announced times
Sheep Classes – Commencing at 1.00 pm
Family and Companion Dog Showing Commencing at 12.00 noon
Sheep Shearing – commencing at 1.00pm
Refreshments
There will once again be a variety of food and drink outlets to purchase
refreshments from on Show day. These will all be open from 8.00am. We
are also grateful to the Women’s Institute (WI) for their support in running
the Refreshment Tent that will be situated in the main marquee.
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Blaston Show Rules
Conditions of Class Entry to All Competitions:
As a competitor you agree to the conditions in the schedule and to abide by the decision of the judges
and not to hold the Secretary or Trustees in any way responsible for any loss, injury or damage
whatsoever occurring on the showground during the day of the show. You understand that it is a
requirement of the Society that all competitors have up-to-date public liability insurance and that
you can provide evidence that you hold up to date public liability insurance. This can be obtained
from NFU Mutual, Market Harborough Office.
1. All persons entering this show in any capacity
do so at their own risk, and the Society will not
be responsible under any circumstances for any
loss, damage or injury arising from any accident
occurring upon the Showground or Car Park,
whether personal or otherwise. The Society
and its officers shall not be responsible for any
accident, damage or loss, however caused that
may occur to any exhibitor or his servant or to any
animal, article or property exhibited or brought
to the showground by him. Each exhibitor shall
indemnify the Society from and against all actions
suits expenses or claims on account or in respect
of any such damage or injury however caused.
5. Correctly secured British Standard Skull Caps/
Riding hats that meet current safety standards
MUST be worn by riders at all times when
mounted.
2. All animals entering this show in any capacity
do so at their owners risk, and the Committee
will not be responsible under any circumstances
for any loss, damage or injury arising from any
accident occurring upon the Showground or Car
Park.
10.The Society reserves the right for judges,
stewards, honorary veterinary surgeon or officers
of the Society to remove any animal, competitor,
vehicle or machinery from the show without
providing reasons, that decision will be final and
must be complied with forthwith.
3. Any protest or objection must be lodged with
the Hon. Secretary before the close of the Show
accompanied by a £20 deposit. In the event of
the protest or objection being overruled by the
Society, the deposit will be forfeited.
11.All dogs must be kept on leads and under
proper control at all times and dog mess should
be collected and disposed of in the bins provided.
6. Body protectors may be worn and are strongly
recommended.
7. In extreme weather conditions a Judge may
use his discretion regarding coats on the day.
8. First aid cover for every equine entrant must
be paid at point of class entry.
9. Once an entry is made there will be no refund
of entry fee.
12.Dog Show and Craft Exhibitors are required to
pay full admission to Showground.
4. Entries will not be accepted unless
accompanied by the appropriate fees.
13.All motor vehicles parked at owners’ risk.
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14.All Cup/Trophies remain the property of the
Blaston and District Agricultural Show Society.
A £25 refundable deposit is required for the
acceptance of a cup/trophy which must be
returned in good condition and cleaned, to the
show secretary by 31st May of the following year
they were presented
20.ALL VEHICLES ON THE SHOWGROUND
MUST LEFT SAFE AND SECURE, WITH
HANDBRAKE APPLIED AND WITH NO
MATERIAL DEFECTS. THE ORGANISERS
RESEVE THE RIGHT FOR JUDGES, STEWARDS
OR OFFICERS TO REMOVE OR REQUIRE
TO MAKE SAFE ANY VEHICLE ON THE
SHOWGROUND, WITHOUT PROVIDING
REASONS, THAT DECISION WILL BE FINAL
AND MUST BE COMPLIED WITH FORTHWITH.
15.All equine entries must enter the showground
through the designated horse box parking
area through the indicated gate and use the
designated horse walk at all times.
21.THE JUDGES AND STEWARDS DECISION IS
FINAL.
16.No animals should be exercised in the
showground or horse box park, except within the
designated collecting rings.
22.EMERGENCY PROCEDURE – In the event
of a major incident during the Show the
emergency procedure will be put into effect and
the public and exhibitors shall be informed and
directed through the public address system and
show stewards.
17.Piped water supplied on the Showground
is not for human consumption, potable water is
available to be purchased at the main bar.
18.Any vehicles accompanying horse boxes and
trailers must pay admission - £15 per vehicle.
19.ANY VEHICLE ON THE SHOWGROUND MUST
ONLY BE OPERATED BY A PERSON(S) WHO
HOLDS AN APPROPRAITE LICENCE FOR THE
VEHICLE IN QUESTION. THIS INCLUDES ALL
MODERN, VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CARS AND
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY.
The Show Organising Committee has done everything possible to make your day at Blaston Show as
pleasant and safe as possible. To assist us in this endeavour you are asked to:
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Promptly observe all safety information and instructions verbally given over the PA system or
by Show Officials
Take note and obey all safety signs
Stay out of the rings during showing
Stay away from the horse box and livestock trailer areas
Keep children under control
Keep dogs on leads and clear up all dog mess
Not use flash photography near to livestock
Take care on areas of the showground where the ground is uneven, slippery or damaged by rabbits or
other wildlife
Keep all marked emergency access routes and entry / exit points clear at all times
A health and safety document is available upon request for inspection
The Show Directors, its servants or agents, accept no responsibility for loss or damage to any
vehicle, accessories or contents, however such loss or damage may be caused, or for injuries to
persons or livestock whilst on the Showground.
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Blaston & District Agricultural Show
Society Members 2015
Membership is kindly sponsored by the Langton Brewery whose support is very much appreciated.
www.langtonbrewery.co.uk
Mr Bob Adams
Mr Lindsay Fairbairn
Ms Gillian Lee
Ms AJ Sanders
Mr R G Aldred
Mr Jonathan Farr
Mr & Mrs Stuart Lee
Mr John Sansome
Ms Bobbie Allen
Mr Tony Fisher
Dr & Mrs Kenneth Lee
Mr James Saunders Watson
Mr & Mrs M F Andrew
Ms Michelle Folley
Dr Stephen Louis
Mr Paul Scott
Mr & Mrs David Avins
Ms Shirley Foxon
Mr & Mrs Nigel Maclean
Mr & Mrs Nigel Sedgwick
Ms Simone Barrett
Ms Norma Foxon
Mr S John Manby
Rev John Shaw
Mr & Mrs Andrew & Claire Bishop
Mr & Mrs William Graham
Mr & Mrs JMW Marriott
Mr & Mrs Phil Sheperd
Mr & Mrs Peter Boddy
Mr & Mrs Neville Hall
Mr & Mrs Sue & Terry Martyn
Mr & Mrs Tom Shepherd
Mrs Pat Bowles, MBE
Miss Emily Hayward
Ms Linzie Maycock
Mr P E Skinner
Mrs Bridget Braint
Mr & Mrs Geoffrey Hayward
Mrs Lorna Miller
Mr & Mrs John Smith
Mr & Mrs Oliver Brookshaw
Miss Letitia Hayward
Mr & Mrs Richard Morris
Mr Colin Smith
Ms Gillian Burbidge
Miss Kate Hayward
Mr Richard J Mount
Mr & Mrs AEP Smith
Mr & Mrs John H Burgess
Mrs Amy Hayward-Paine
Mr & Mrs J Mount
Mr & Mrs D Sparrow
Mr James A Burgess
Mr Ian Hemington
Mr Ray Mount
Ms Sarah Stamp
Mr Robert Burnham
Mr Adrian Henson
Mr & Mrs Robin Murray-Philipson
Mr Bill Stanbridge
Mr & Mrs Hugh Buxton
Mr & Mrs E Hewes
Mr & Mrs William Naylor
Mr & Mrs John Stones
Mr & Mrs James Buxton
Mr & Mrs Christopher Hicks
Mr & Mrs Michael Newitt
Mrs Sarah Stops
Ms Stella Caudwell
Mr MFB Hill
Mr & Mrs H Nicholson
Mr & Mrs Micheal Summers
Mrs Sarah Chambers
Mr & Mrs B N Holland
Mr & Mrs G Page-Morris
Mr & Mrs Michael Switzer
Mr RCG Clowes
Mr & Mrs J Holmes
Mr Mark Paine
Mr & Mrs Robert Symington
Mr P Cook
Ms Diana Jack
Mr & Mrs J R Palfreyman
Mr & Mrs Michael Thompson
Mr & Mrs Robert Cory
Mrs Jackie Jackson
Mr Chris Parker
Mr & Mrs Paul Tirrell
Mrs Jolene Costello
Mr Roger Jackson
Mr & Mrs Roger Parker
Mr & Mrs William Turcan
Mr & Mrs Joe Cowen
Mr Edward Jones
Mrs JK Parker
Mr HJA Wadland
Mr & Mrs Philip Cowen
Mr & Mrs John Jones
Mr & Mrs J Parr
Mr & Mrs Lee Wakefield
Mr Charles Crisp
Mr Alan Jones
Mr David Phillips
Major & Mrs Malcolm Wallace
Mr & Mrs John & Rachel Crisp
Mr & Mrs R Kemp
Mr Richard Plant
Mrs J M West
Mr James P Cunnington
Mr & Mrs P Kennedy
Mr & Mrs Derek Price
Mr & Mrs Chris Weston
Mr & Mrs Colin Davis
Mrs Stephen King
Mr & Mrs Robert Price
Mr Chrystopher Wharmby-Thorpe
Mrs Valerie Dennis
Mr R Laban
Mrs Abigail Rees
Mr Michael Woodford
Mr & Mrs Gail Devereux-Batchelor
Mrs Linda Lambert
Michael & Jan Reynolds
Mr & Mrs William Young
Mr John Dixon
Mr & Mrs Royston Langham
Mr & Mrs Richard Rhodes
Mr Dennis Edensor
Mr & Mrs CB Langton
Mr & Mrs P J Routen
Ms Sue Ellingworth
Mr Oliver Lee
Mrs P L Sampson
Benefits of becoming a Member of Blaston and District Agricultural Show Society
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Free entry to the Show (members’ badges and
car passes will be posted later)
Members only enclosure overlooking
the main ring
Members only bar within the
members’ marquee
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Complimentary tea and coffee available all day
within the member’s marquee
Invitation to the special members’ lunch
(tickets to be purchased prior to the show)
Exclusive members’ forward car park
Members only toilets
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Trade Stands
Air Ambulance
All Terrain Caffeine
Betty Bees Books
Chamois Leather – Mr Baggaley
Claremont Books and Prints
Fantasia Sweets
Grandad’s Old English Fudge
Headway Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
HGR Imports
Highline Adventure
Hollywood Craft and Carvings
Horsewear House Ltd.
Janet Jones Aloe Vera
Joules Seconds
Just love Gardening
Kiddies Kingdom Playzone
Mr Attwood
Nigel Ord- Smith Photography
Rumours Boutique
Sai’s World of Gifts
Solar Sun Power
Sweet Pea Gifts
The Dotty Dog Company
Brockleys Pies – Food Hall
Roses Amusements
Rose Cottage Pantry – Food Hall
Modern Farming & Livestock
Watling JCB
Kirby
Euromec
Chandlers
Fisher German
King West
Sharnford Tractors
Dalmark Group
HC Pearce and Son (Countrywide)
Cox and Robinson (Mole Valley)
Ritchey / Fearing
Rutland Veterinary Centre
NFU Mutual
The Langton Brewery
Norton & Gaulby YFC
Craft Tent
Picture Book Crafts
Noaje Jewellery
Penny Richardson – Artist
Lyn Yeomans - Spinner
Mad Faces – Face Painting
Glooston Log Company - John Kemp
Salt Dough – Helen Mason
Presentation of art work
Catering
Belvoir Cream Teas
Gelati La Rossa
Tasters Catering
RT Catering
TJ Pie and Pasty
Crepes
Ringswood Ice Cream
List correct at time of printing
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Specialist Pension Advisers
Lord Clarke Ltd., 4 The Terrace, Rugby Road, Lutterworth LE17 4BW
Tel: 01455 557542 Email: admin@lordclarke.co.uk
www.lordclarke.co.uk
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Horse & Pony
Secretary: Mrs Lesley Sluman, Weston
House, 2 The Green, Weston by Welland, Mkt
Harborough, LE16 8HS.
Tel: 01858 565259.
Email: horseandpony@blastonshow.co.uk
Postal entries close: Friday 19th June 2015
On-line entries close: Friday 26th June 2015 · Entries: on the day £1.00 extra.
All cups and trophies are held for ONE year and a £20 deposit is required.
This show is affiliated to Equifest, taking place at the East of England Showground on the 12th 16th August 2015.
Main Ring: 8.30 a.m.
Horse & Pony Open Jumping
Incorporating BS Club Jumping (open to unaffiliated riders and BS Club members)
Classes start at 8.30am
Entry fee: £6.00 · 1st £10 · 2nd £8 · 3rd £6 Rosettes: to 6th place
These classes will be run under British Show Jumping rules.
For any horse/rider, pony/rider combination without a registered result in National Amateur 90cm.,
British Novice, Pony British Novice, Stepping Stones and above in the last 3 years.
Competitors can register as Club Members up to 7 days after the competition and regain points won.
Horses and ponies will be split if there are more than 15 starters.
Children can ride horses from the beginning of the calendar year in which they are 12.
Class 1: THE BLASTON NOVICE CUP
80 cm Horse and Pony Open Jumping Incorporating BS Club Jumping.
Height 80cm. Time limit of 2 minutes allowed in the first section of the course. Table/Speed single
Phase 325mpm. Regional points will be awarded in Riders own league.
Class 2: THE BLASTON SHOW ACCUMULATOR CUP
90cm Horse and Pony Open Jumping Incorporating BS Club Jumping.
Height 90cm. Time limit of 2 minutes allowed in the first section of the course. Table/Speed Single
phase 325mpm. Regional points will be awarded in Riders own league.
Class 3: THE BLASTON SHOW GRAND PRIX CUP
1.00m Horse and Pony Open Jumping incorporating BS Club Jumping.
Height 1.00m. Time limit of 2 minutes allowed in the first section of the course. Table/Speed single
phase/325mpm. Regional points will be awarded in Riders own league.
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Faults
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Knock down -4 faults
First refusal -4 faults
Second refusal -4 faults
Third refusal - Elimination
A fall anywhere on the course - Elimination
1st- 12 points, 2nd- 10 points, 3rd- 8 points, 4th - 6 points, 5th- 4points, 6th - 3points
3 points will be awarded to all double clears
PLEASE NOTE: Horses/ ponies may only enter ONCE in any one competition.
Skull Caps to standard PAS105 or BN1384 must be worn.
The judge’s decision is final BUT objections can be lodged with a £20 deposit to the Secretary
within 15 minutes of the Class closing. Points will be awarded to those competitors who are BS
Club members in line with BS Rules and Regulations.
Main Ring: 2.30 p.m.
Fancy Dress
Entry fee: £2.50 Rosettes and prizes for all competitors
This class is open to everyone with or without a pony.
Mounted competitors must wear a hard hat.
There will display of all entrants in this class at Welland Valley Feeds on the week following the
show.
Ring 1: 9.00 a.m.
Horse and Pony Classes
Entry fee: £6.00 · Rosettes: to 6th place
Class 4: IN HAND YOUNG STOCK
The winner to receive The Overstone Perpetual Challenge Cup.
Open to Horses and ponies one, two and three years old. To be judged on conformation and
turnout.
Class 5: BEST TURNED OUT
The winner to receive the Blaston Show Plaque.
Open to horses and ponies of any height and riders of any age and judged 100% on turnout.
Class 6: LEAD REIN
The winner to receive the Perpetual Challenge Bowl.
Open to riders 10 years and under and ponies 127 centimetres (12.2 hh) and under, to be ridden
in a snaffle bit with lead rein on noseband and judged on suitability of pony.
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Class 7: FIRST RIDDEN (not on a lead rein)
The winner to receive the R. T. Challenge Cup.
Open to riders 12 years and under and ponies 137 centimetres (13.2 hh) and under, ridden in
snaffle bridle and judged on suitability of pony. Cantering optional.
Class 8: HUNTER TYPE PONY
The winner to receive the Novery Kirnel Perpetual Challenge Shield.
Open to riders of any age and to ponies 148 cm. (14.2 hh) and under. Judged on a combination of
performance, manners and type.
Class 9: FAMILY HORSE OR PONY
The winner to receive the Fernie Pony Club Cup.
Open to riders of any age and to horses and ponies. Judged on a combination of turnout,
performance (must jump a very small jump) and suitability as an absolute all rounder.
Classes 10-14 will not start before 12.30 p.m.
Class 10: RIDDEN EX-RACEHORSE
The winner to receive the ‘John’ Trophy.
Open to all thoroughbreds unraced and raced 4 years and over that have been “in training” and are
registered with Wetherbys. Class to be judged on turnout, manners, way of going, performance and
conformation.
Class 11: IN HAND VETERAN
The winner to receive the Storm Challenge Shield.
Open to horses and ponies of any height over 15 years of age.
Class 12: MATURE RIDERS CLASS
The winner to receive The Jay Dawson Challenge Cup.
Open to riders 45 years of age and over and to horse and ponies.
To be judged on turnout and individual show only.
Class 13: RIDDEN COLOURED
The winner to receive the Henry Tate Challenge Cup.
Open to riders of any age and to skewbald and piebald horses and ponies of any height.
Class 14: RIDDEN VETERAN
The winner to receive the Falcon Hotel Challenge Cup.
Open to riders of any age and to horses and ponies over 15 years of age of any height.
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Ring 2: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Minimus Jumping
Entry fee: £2.50 to be paid at ringside
Open to riders of any age and to horses and ponies. This course will be very small with the aim of
encouraging riders to get round happily.
All competitors jumping a clear round will receive a rosette. No limit to the number of times
competitors may enter.
Ring 2: 12.30 - 2.30 p.m.
RDA Handy Pony/Horse
Entry fee: £2.50 to be paid at ringside
12.30 -1.30p.m. - This class is ONLY open to members of a current RDA Group.
1.30p.m. onwards - The class is open to non RDA members.
Open to riders of any age. All competitors with clear rounds will receive a rosette. No limit to the
number of times competitors may enter.
Ring 2: 2.30 p.m. onwards
Gymkhana Events
Entry fee: £2.50 per class or four classes for £8.00 to be paid at the ringside.
Rosettes: to 6th place
Three age groups – Lead rein, Under 8 years and Under 12 years.
Class OneBending
Class Two
Walk and Trot
Class Three
Ball and cone raced
Class Four Sack race
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Ring 3: 9.00 a.m.
The Equifest Ring
Please note qualification cards for classes 15-18 and 21-24 must be downloaded from
Equifest prior to the show in order for judges to sign on the day.
Entry fee: £6.00 Rosettes: to 6th place
Class 15: Miss Jo Brew/EQUIFEST OPEN SMALL HUNTERS
The Winner to receive the Copper Man Plate.
Open Small Hunter mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 148cms (14.2hh) but not
exceeding 158cms (15.2hh). Riders any age.
Class 16: Mr E & Mrs S.A. Kydd/EQUIFEST RIDDEN HUNTERS
The winner to receive the Blaston Show Challenge Cup.
Open Ridden Hunter, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, exceeding 153 cms. (15.0 hh). Rider
any age.
Class 17: Nupafeed/EQUIFEST RIDDEN COBS
The winner to receive the Members Trophy
Open ridden cob, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over exceeding 148 cms. (14.2 hh), but not
exceeding 155 cms. (15.1 hh) Riders any age.
Class 18: Nupafeed/EQUIFEST RIDING HORSES
The winner to receive the Ernest Harrison Challenge Cup.
Open riding horse, mare or gelding, 4 years old and over, any height. Rider any age.
Class 19: Working Hunter Pony/NOT EQUIFEST AFFILIATED
Sponsored by the Wheel and Compass Pub, Weston by Welland.
For ponies 148 cms (14.2 hh) and under. Fences will not exceed 76 cms (2ft 6 inches)
The winner to receive the Fernie Feeds Working Hunter Pony Cup.
The highest placed pony that has been hunted in the Fernie or Cottesmore countries in the last
season will receive the Huntsman Trophy.
Class 20: Working Hunter/NOT EQUIFEST AFFILIATED
Sponsored by Town and Country Veterinary Centre, Market Harborough.
For horses over 148 cms (14.2hh). Fences will not exceed 83cms (2ft 9 inches).
The winner to receive the Blaston Show Working Hunter Champion Plate.
The highest placed horse that has been hunted in the Fernie or Cottesmore countries in the last
season will receive the Huntsman Trophy.
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Please Note:
The horse box parking
will be relocated to an
adjacent field in the
event of wet weather.
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Our main charity beneficiary
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Cattle Show
Entries Secretary: Mrs Ann Robinson, Grange Farm,
Kings Norton, Leicestershire LE7 9BF.
Tel: 0116 259 6287 / 07979 608831.
Email: cattle@blastonshow.co.uk
Entries close: Friday 19th June 2015.
Judge: Mr Edward Thompson, Blakesley, Northants
Judging commences: 10.00 am. All cattle to be on the
showground by 8.30am.
Entry fee: £8.00 per class. Prizes: 1st £20.00 · 2nd £15.00 · 3rd £10.00. Rosettes: to 4th place.
10.00 a.m.
Continental Section
Class 1
Bull under 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by JONES & SONS, MANOR FARM)
Class 2
Bull over 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by HEYGATES COUNTRY FEEDS LTD)
Class 3
Cow in calf or with calf at foot
(Kindly sponsored by COX & ROBINSON AGRICULTURAL LTD)
Class 4
Heifer
(Kindly sponsored by COX & ROBINSON AGRICULTURAL LTD)
Commercial Section
Class 5
Heifer
(Kindly sponsored by ABP)
Class 6
Steer
(Kindly sponsored by ABP)
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Native Section
Class 7
Bull under 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by FEARING INTERNATIONAL (STOCKAIDS) LTD)
Class 8
Bull over 2 years of age
(Kindly sponsored by CHERYL AVINS, THE SCANNING LADY)
Class 9
Cow in calf or with calf at foot (Kindly sponsored by HSBC BANK)
Class 10 Heifer
(Kindly sponsored by RUTLAND VETERINARY CENTRE LTD)
Other Classes
Class 11 Potential Primestock Animal for 2015 Christmas Show
(Kindly sponsored by MR & MRS BRIAN SMITH)
Animals entered into this class cannot be entered into any other classes at the show.
Class 12
Young Handler (Open to all handlers 16 years and under on
the date of the show).
(Kindly sponsored by FEARING INTERNATIONAL (STOCKAIDS) LTD)
Please note: There are no entry fees for this class, and entries are accepted on the day.
Championship
The first placed animal over 2 years of age from each class will be entered into the Championship,
where the ST MARYS LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded. Kindly
sponsored by ST MARYS LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT
The Junior Champion will receive the HADDON BURDITT PERPETUAL TROPHY FOR THE BEST
JUNIOR BEEF ANIMAL. Kindly Sponsored by MRS LINDA BURDITT
The Supreme Champion will receive the JOSEPH MORRIS SHIELD FOR THE SUPREME CHAMPION.
Kindly sponsored by JOSEPH MORRIS BUTCHERS LTD
Please note:
Classes may be merged or divided at the judges discretion.
All cattle must be halter trained.
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Grange Farm
Hay, Straw & Haylage Supplies
All types and size bales
Delivered all year round
Tel: Jim Mount
01858 545109
07879 695096
Thorpe Langton, Market Harborough
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Sheep &
Lamb Show
Entries Secretary: Mr. John Dixon,
Wistow Lodge, Fleckney Road, Wistow,
Leicester LE8 0QE.
Tel: 0797 163 1133.
Email: sheep@blastonshow.co.uk
Entries close: Monday 22nd June 2015.
Judges: Mr R Harrison (Breeders) Mrs S Taylor (Jacobs) Mr J Whybrow (Rare Breeds)
Judging commences: 1.00 pm All sheep to be on the showground by 12 noon.
Entry fee: £3.00 per class. Young Handlers FREE TO ALL. Prizes: 1st £10.00 · 2nd £6.00 · 3rd £3.00.
Sheep & Lambs - Judged in Pen
Kindly sponsored by H&C Pearce
Class 1 Young Handlers aged 4 – 9 (on date of the Show) - to be led.
Class 2 Young Handlers aged 10 – 16 (on date of the Show) - to be led.
Kindly sponsored by Ken Bailey Garden Centre, Wistow
Class 3 Three Lambs suitable for retail trade sired by a native breed.
Class 4 Three Lambs suitable for retail trade sired by a continental breed.
Class 5 Three Mule or Masham Theaves.
Class 6 Three Theaves sired by a continental breed.
Class 7 Three Theaves sired by a native breed.
Class 8 Ewe and her own Suckling Lambs.
Class 9 Three Ewes – any Breed or Cross that have suckled in 2015.
Class 10 Single Ram Lamb – any Pure Breed.
Class 11 Single Ram Shearling and Older – any Pure Breed.
Class 12 A Hill, Heath or Downs Ewe and her own Progeny.
Jacob Sheep - Shown according to Society’s Rules
Kindly sponsored by Normic Shooting Ground
Class 13 Ewe that has suckled in 2015 – to be led.
Class 14 Shearling Ewe - to be led.
Class 15 Ewe Lamb - to be led.
Class 16 Ram Lamb - to be led.
Class 17 Shearling Ramb and Older - to be led.
Class 18 Group of Three (to be made up from above).
Class 17 Shearling Ramb and Older - to be led.
Class 18 Group of Three (to be made up from above).
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Rare Breeds - All to be led.
Kindly sponsored by Stuart Mason Rural Buildings Suppliers Ltd.
Class 19 Any Aged Rare Breed Ram.
Class 20 Ram Lamb.
Class 21 Ewe and Progeny.
Class 22 Single Shearling Ewe.
Class 23 Ewe Lamb.
Class 24 Group of Three (to be made up from above) - to be led.
Championship & Trophies
Champion Jacob Rosette (given by The Jacob Sheep Society)
Reserve Champion Jacob Rosette
Champion Rare Breed Rosette
Reserve Champion Rare Breed Rosette
Champion Commercial Rosette
Reserve Champion Commercial Rosette
Show Champion Rosette
Reserve Show Champion Rosette
Lt Col Hignett Challenge Cup – Best Pet of Lambs Exhibited by a Farmer in the Fernie Hunt Country.
A Davis Cup – for the Champion Commercial Ram.
J E Potter Cup – for the Champion Pen of Lambs.
The PB & BM Harding Perpetual Challenge Shield – for the Champion Jacob
G R Doughty Cup – for the Best Pen of Lambs Sired by a Native Ram.
Mr & Mrs J Dixon for winner Young Handler age 4 – 9 years.
Mrs P Bromley for winner Young Handler age 10 – 16 years.
Dave & Lynn Woolman – Wheel & Compass, Weston-by-Welland:
Silver Salver for Rare Breed Champion.
The Three Amigos: Shield for Best Portland in Rare Breeds.
Newton Croft Farms: Trophy for Overall Champion in Show.
ALL PRIZES TO BE PRESENTED AT 4.00 PM IN THE SHEEP LINES
Fleece Competition
Single Fleece to be judged on a table
Entry fee: £1.00 Prize: 1st £10.00.
Classes - Short Wool, Medium Wool, Long Wool and Coloured Wool
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Sheep Shearing
Competition
Entries Secretary: Gill Burbidge
Tel: 07950 738732 / 01858 525911 eves
Judges: TBA · Entry fee: £2.00 taken on the day
Shearing commences: 1:00pm prompt starting with the Open class.
This event has been kindly sponsored by MR. ROGER HARRIS of BURTON OVERY
and MR. MICHAEL THOMPSON of THORPE LANGTON.
The sheep are Masham tegs which have been especially kept back for the event, being well
presented and kindly loaned by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Vickers, from Smeeton Westerby.
Shearing Trailer and equipment has been kindly loaned by Mr. David Walker.
Competitors are required to catch, shear and return sheep to the pen to the satisfaction of the
judges. They are required to wrap their own fleeces after shearing but this will not be judged.
One “warm-up” sheep will usually be available depending on numbers of entries.
All competitors to use their own handpieces if possible.
Open Class:
Two sheep to be sheared in 8 minutes
Intermediate Class: Two sheep to be sheared in 12 minutes
(for Competitors 21-30 yrs inc.)
Junior Class: Two sheep to be sheared in 16 minutes
(for Competitors under 21 yrs)
Hallaton & District Agricultural Society wishes to point out that the speed in which sheep are
shorn will not necessarily affect the competitor’s scores. The judges will be looking for quality of
work and proficient handling of the sheep in the first two classes, and to provide encouragement
and help for the Junior competitors.
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Companion &
Family Dog Show
Entries: Taken on the day from 11.00am. Judging commences: From 12 noon.
Entry fee: £1.00 per class. Prizes: Rosettes for Best in Show · Reserve Best in Show · Best Puppy
· 1st - 5th in each class · Trophies for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show
from classes 1 - 10. Rosette for best Non Pedigree. No dogs under the age of 6 months may be
entered in the Show. All dogs MUST be kept on leads and under proper control.
Dog mess must be cleared up and placed in the bins provided.
Enquiries: To Chrys Wharmby-Thorpe on 0116 2404057 (Not on day of show).
Email: dogs@blastonshow.co.uk
Companion Dog Show
By kind permission of the Kennel Club · Judge: Amanda Sutton
All Classes for Dogs and Bitches
Class 1: Any variety Puppy (6 – 12 months old)
Class 6: Any variety Utility
Class 2: Any variety Junior (6 – 18 months old)
Class 7: Any variety Working
Class 3: Any variety Terrier
Class 8: Any variety Pastoral
Class 4: Any variety Hound
Class 9: Any variety Toy
Class 5: Any variety Gundog
Class 10: Any variety Open
Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, and Best Puppy in show.
Dogs in this section need not be Kennel Club registered. Dogs, which have gained a CC or RCC or
Junior Warrant are not eligible in this section.
Novelty Classes for
Pedigree and Non-Pedigree Dogs
Following Pedigree Classes · Judge: Steve Rusdale
Class 11:
Class 12:
Class 13:
Class 14:
Class 15:
Class 16:
Fancy Dress
Best Veteran (over 7 years of age)
Best Non Pedigree under 17”
(Height at shoulder)
Best Non Pedigree over 17”
(Height at shoulder)
Best Rescue
Best Junior Handler 12 years & under
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Class 18:
Class 19:
Class 20:
Class 21:
Class 22:
Class 23:
Class 24:
Class 25:
Best Condition
Best Mover
Prettiest Bitch
Most handsome Dog
Waggiest Tail
Best 6 legs
Best Biscuit Catcher
Dog or Bitch the judge would
like to take home
Lyndon Farms
Farmers & Agricultural Contractors
Specialists in Contract Farming
Supplied & Applied, Lime & Fertilisers
Haylage & Straw Baled
t: 0116 2402323 or m: 07860 533074
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BEER
DELIVERED DIRECT
FROM THE BREWERY
TO YOUR HOME
500ml Bottles,
18 and 36 pint Bag in Box,
36 and 72 pint Casks,
Gift Packs.
Ideal for Parties, BBQ’s,
or just having a few friends around.
Free Glass loan available.
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Working
Sled Dog
Display
Pygmy Goat
Exhibit
Organiser: Mr and Mrs M Brown
Tel: 0116 2774404
Exhibit of Pygmy goats and kids
Akna K9 Academy display of working sled dogs
doing a range of activities including canicross
- running with your dog, bikejoring - mountain
biking with your dog and a dry land rig, which
is what is used when there is no snow! People
are welcome to come and meet the dogs, take
photos etc.
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Modern Farming
The Society feels that it is vital for the
Show to educate and inform visitors of the
importance of domestic farming. Farm
businesses in the UK adhere to some of the
highest standards in the world in terms of
food safety, animal welfare, environmental
protection, habitat management and staff
equality. UK farmers also produce over 70% of
food that can be grown in this country and will
play a leading role in producing ‘green’ energy
from plant products and other by-products in
the future. In order for future generations to
benefit from domestically grown, safe, fresh
and healthy food and enable them to enjoy
the stunning landscape created by farmers, it
is important that farming and food production
is understood by everyone.
If you have any questions about farming
or food production, please ask one of the
volunteers on the Modern Farming display.
Thanks must go to Mike Squires and Leon
Smith for organising the display, taking this on
from the Beaty family, we hope you all enjoy
the day.
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Blaston Show
History
Blaston & District Agricultural Society was
founded in 1957 by a group of local people
with a keen interest in agriculture and the
rural community. The original founders were
Bill and Molly Jackson, Dick and Clare Clarke
and Joyce Noble.
The Show has always been held in the
vicinity of Blaston village and has been run
from just 6 sites in its 52 year lifespan. It has
been held at its current site on Blaston Road
near to Slawston since 1997.
The first ever Blaston Show was held the
same year and has been an annual event ever
since, only having to be cancelled twice in
its history in both instances due to Foot and
Mouth disease. The show originally started
as a small gymkhana competition and later
incorporated donkeys. As the show grew and
became more popular, show classes of horses
and ponies, sheep, goats, cattle and dogs
developed.
The Society was incorporated as a company
limited by guarantee in 2009 to coincide with
the introduction of an all new management
team. In 2011, the Society was successful with
an application to the Charity Commission
to achieve formal Charity status for the
organisation. The trustees of the Society have
ambitious plans to further build on the Show’s
success and its unique positioning in the
summer show calendar.
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Sunday
28th June 2015
Blaston Road, Slawston,
Nr Market Harborough,
Leicestershire
LE16 7UD
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