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A YOUNG Yorkshire Terrier called Mindy earned Vicky Hesketh (12), of Chipping, first prize in its section
TWO men who certainly know their onions are John Procter (left) and Ray mond Freeman, who took first prize for best in vegetable class
Weather fails to dampen
spirits at Chipping show Sports cancelled but everything else goes ahead
Story by Vivien Meath Photos by John Barry
AFTER weeks of sun, the rain managed to dominate Chipping ana District Agricultural
and Horticultural Society’s 69th show. Farming folk, however, are not deterred by wet weather. Most were ready and waiting to welcome it, and it certainly failed to mar an extremely successful event. Other than the cancellation of the children’s sports, everything went ahead as planned, Due u ndoubtetedly to the weather,
was not exceptional, with a gate of 560 considered to be around average, but entries were up in the cat tle and poultry sections. There was something for everyone on the show
dl; _ the attendance
■ with Janet Simpson vice-president, chairman Mr Francis Mercer and vice-chairman Mr Malcolm Kenyon. The committee had made a special effort to attract
1 Show president was Mr James Berry, of Chipping,
:spectators. Horticulture was, as ever, a big attraction, and
the heavy horse drawn turnouts, with the Shetland pony section popular again with owners and
the cheese section was re-introauced last year, although it was affected by the closure of Dairy Crest and Wolfen Mill, Greenfields. The hounds and whips of the Holcombe Hunt gave a spectacular display in the main ring. A tug-of-war,
country crafts, WI and handicraft tents ,L on- gridge Band, a novelty
dog show, egg catching, te r r ie r racing and trade
stands proved popular. Helen Powell introduced a little nostalgia with her mocked-up kitchen depict ing life in the war years, with a background tape of Alice Whiteside’s reminis c en c e s . re c o rd e d by Phyllis Gifford.
proved their prowess in competitions galore, with
Chipping re s id e n ts
local names featuring high among the cups and tro phy winners in the various categories. Clad in wet- weather gear, Lord and Lady Waddington, cur re n t ly on holiday in England, were delighted to exchange life in Ber muda for a day out on the showground.
Cattle
champion, Capt. Berkley Weld Cup for best pair, Ann Kay Challenge Cup for best dairy heifer: Richard Parker. W.O. Street Cup for best dairy cow: Graham Airey.
Challenge Cup for champion: Tommy Taylor. Sir W. Brass Cup for collection of three: Maurice Airey.
Salver for champion: Harry Barton. Cherry Tree Cup for best heifer: Arthur Garnett. Rose Bowl for best cow: Harry
Barton.Open Dairy. S. Bullock Cup for champion: Bryan Bristol. Charolais. Committee Cup for
Ayrshire. A.E.M. Pye Silver Local. Earl Derby Cup for
KEEPING it in the family. . . Robert and Carol Irwin, of Langho, won i champion and supreme Shetland classes with brother and sister Reynard 2 Rosetta
field, itself a spectacular site, with panoramic views over the fells.
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IT was certainly wet underfoot when the popular tug of war class began, with Chipping emerging victorious and, in the ladies’ class, Bowland taking the honours
RESULTS Holstein Friesian. F. Bamber
Rosette for supreme cattle champion: J. Woods. B. Jeffrey Cup for interbreed beef: Bill Heaps. Semex Shield and prize for supreme dairy champion: Tommy Taylor.
Sheep
Cup for best female: A. Barnes. Blue-faced Leicester. Chal
Mules. A. Barnes Challenge
pion: P, Mason. b Suffolk. Challenge Cup for
Slenge Urn for best group: S.
champion: W. Ashton. SimmentaL Society Challenge
tott. J. StottTrophyforcham
Cup for best group: W. P. Brewer and Sons. Swales. Roebuck Challenge
est group: J. Kevill. Cross-bred horned. Challenge
Cup for champion: J. Woods. Belgian Blue. Society Chal lenge Cup for champion: Kate
Cup for best group: R. S. Emmott. Lonk. R. M. Addyman Chal-
Woods.Commercial Beef. Preston Farmers' Tankard for best heifer: Trevor Foster. W. Care-1 foot and Sons Cup for best bull: Stan Woods. Ashko Tankard for best steer: Alan Critchley. YFC. W. Pye Cup for cham
beat cow in herd book: J. Woods. W. Pye Memorial Tro phy for best exhibit in show by .member: Richard Seed. Society
New members
FINE weather has meant a busy and successful sum
mer for Burnley Moun taineering Club, with a
range of evening climbs providing members with a variety of rock experience. Now th e c lub ha s
started a drive for. new members. There is a full
pion: John Stott. Specials. Stonyhurst Cup for
Trophy for best male, female and A. J. Colllnson Cup for champion: C. Richardson. Texel. Society Cup for cham
lenj^Cup for best group: J. Jacob. Stanley Rich Memorial
pion: S. W. Backhouse. Specials. Heyes Silver Chal
lenge Cup and Society Rosette for supreme champion: W. P. Brewer and Son. Sucocks Silver
pairs: S. Stott and P. Mason. Frank and Mary Kelsall Trophy
Challenge Cup for most points: R. S. Emmott. J. Hayhurst Challenge Cup for inter-breed
for best pair of horned lambs: W. P. Brewer and Sons. Presi dent’s Champion of Champions Award for horned cross-bred shearling: W. P. Brewer and Sons. Chairman’s Award for best held exhibit: LEX Motors, Blackburn.
Horses and ponies
liams. Committee Tankard for winner of class: J. Jenkinson/ West Cumberland Farmers’ Tankard for best brood mare with foal: L. N. Harrison. Shire
T Heavy horses. Committee ankard for champion: E. Wil
Bion: J . Jenkinson. Norman an’s turnout: TeQey Walker.
Horse Society Silver Spoon and' NatWest Bank Cup for cham-
Mrs D. Stuart. In-hand horse. W. H. and M.
riding lead rein pony: Leanne Hughr- W01
Cup for champion: Joanne Woraley. Shetland pony. Eclipse Shet
/orking hunter. Saddle End
land Stud Shield for champion: R. and C. A. Irwin. J. Harrison Trophy for junior champion: Woods family. J. Harrison Cup for. b e s t foal : J. and R. Harrison. Specials. Pearson Trophy and
Society Rosette for supreme light horse champion: Mrs D. Stuart.
m [ayhurst Trophy for tradeJjes- M^jor Read Cup for most points ChaHens
In-hand pony. A.'A. Birtwis- Terry Wadeson Memorial Chal- . 8how:^J. Wright. Cup for best tie Challenge Cup for champion: lenge Cup for most points flower eggs: George Taylto.
he horticulture section and in vegetable
E. Park Memorial Trophy for champion: Hazel Lund. Equitation. Giles Cup for
champion: Rachel Frankland. Riaden horse and pony. New-
land Challenge Trophy for lead rein equitation: Valerie Hod- gett John Potter Cup for best family horse: Nicola Worsley. National Provincial Building Society Cup for best childrens everyday riding pony: Sarah Turner. W. J. France Challenge Cup for
best.children’s everyday
t Society Cup for most points m Ronan, Whalley. J. Murray.
_ . Horticulture - „ t- , .. — -------- Volunteers sought
THE British Trust for Conservation Volunteers is carrying out a programme of environmental work at sites throughout the .Kibble Valley over the coming . months.
the use of equipment and tools will be given to those who take pan. Further details are available from Tom Partridge on 01282 866982.
. Volunteers are always needed and full training in :
section and Mr Beard Cu] engraved tankard for bit in show: J. Procter. Tom Rich Trophy: R. Walne. Fr Francis Duggan Memorial Tro
phy for best exhibit in children’s classes: Mark Ross. Ted Hoyle Memorial Rosebowl for best
WI classes erCud, for most pointsin cook
Shield'for most points: Sean p . fl
Cup for most points in nanoi- craits: Mrs M. Whittaker, Chip ping. Best chocolate cake: Mrs F. Hayes, Mitton. Children’s
y: Mrs B. Kitchen, Chipping.
Poultry Cup for the best in
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