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day’ as show proves a huge hit
Long queues of vehicles formed as thousands flocked to Chipping’s big day FEATURE
b y J o a n n a G a v a g h a n
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I housands flocked I to Chipping’s 87th agricultural andhorticultural
------ show on Saturday,
making it possibly one of the best attended shows ever. . The previous night’s
. torrential rain ebbed away, the sun came outand vehicle
after vehicle drove onto the showground, forming some .
of the longest queues along Longridge Road in memory. . Chairman William Pye believes that up to 5,000
people were there and he described it as “a reallygreatday”: In his
second year as chairman, and speaking on Saturday, he said: “It was fabulous. We don’t know the numbers yet, but looking around I think it is one of the best attended shows we have ever had. The weather has been fantastic, as have the exhibits.” . And as he .
looked over 1 tothemain !■ attraction of the day "The Sheep Show,” as hundreds of people gathered around / f f for the ** lastof
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threeperformances of the day of this unique event, he said: “The Sheep Show has attracted huge crowds. The South
. African, who is from Norfolk, must be doing something right!”
He added: “The president
has had a great day and really enjoyed himself and we are all reaUy pleased with what we have collectively achieved.” Mr Pye chose J and P -
Miller’s Shorthorn bull as his chairman’s choice of the day. President Francis Mercer,
who is normally one of the sheep stewards, said he had thoroughly enjoyed ihis change of “ role and said: “It has been a big success and
„ everythinghas gone according ; to plan. The
ll, sun is. ^shining la n d Ithere (have I been (good
I entries ? in all the
I classes.” Lady president, Helen -
McCabe.said:“lthasbeen • lovely. We were a bit anxious this morning, but it has been everything we have wanted it to be." They had chosen a
magnificent display of flowers in the horticultural section by Janet Simpson, from Chipping as the president’s choice of the day from the whole show. Besides the varied -
agricultural and horticultural, sections, there was plenty
more to see and do at the show, be it wandering around ■ the craft, home produce
and Young Farmers’tents; . sampling a huge variety of cuisine from German Bratwurst sausages to Chinese noodles; from Longridge’s Cunliffe hog roast to Chipping’s Uncle Bob’s ice cream; from the delicious show lunches in the marquee by Tim Slater and co to resting for a while in the Chipping Congregational Church tent whilst enjoying a brew and homemade cakes. Twelve children were
entered in the baby show; there was the opportunity ■ to “milk” Molly the cow at the Chipping Wild Boar. park stand; see wood carver Geoff Whitely at work; learn . something of rural crime from local PC Carl Chew; take a look around the vintage machinery
.'and numerous trade stands; take part in or watch the
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UGHTHORSES Entries in the light horses and
- Shetlands saw entries from all over Lancashire, with about 80 entries
in the light horses and 30 in the Shetlands. Chiefsteward Louise Aireysaid
' the Shetland judge, Debbie Elliot, had travelled from Hexham to judge andsaidshehadhadagooddayat ’ the show. Pauline Lawrenson, of Hambleton, won the champion and the supreme champion awards
withherponyKnockSupreme. In the light horses’section,
anumberoflocalridersliada productive day. Longridge girl Laura Clayton won herclass in the equitation Myears and under 18
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years,andthenwenton to take the championshipforthesecondyear' running.
Janet Baines and her ponyWans- foll Jason beat14 other competitors
to win the mountain and moorland class.
’ Local girl Ellie Kenyon also had a
good day competing on her “project pony" Gwyllan Flashy Prince John • - winnning best local pony and also her equitation class and also came
• runner-up in the championship, along with other placings.
First timer to Chipping show,
Chloe Lane, from Goosnargh, won thebesttumedoutclas with her pony HillenEn Rico.
Longridge girl Lauren Barrat
took her two ponies, Appollo and Lexi, and won the family horse and the best riding pony under14.2hh. Louise said: “It was lovely to see
so many people bring their ponies to the show and for some it is the only show they come to. I is known asa friendlyand inviting show and we appreciate the support we get"
WIANDCHlLDREN’SSECTION The WI and children's section was bustling with around 996 entries. “We have been well supported
in all sections this year," said chief steward Barbara Kitchin. Photography was down due to
a few of the regulars deciding to takeabreak-Thecakesectionhad
been particularly wellsuppoerted- possibly due to TV and programmes
such “The Great British Bake Off".
There were more than 20 entries in the Victoria sandwich class and also in 20 lemon or lime
cakes.The
champion chocolate cake prize was won by Angela Weekes.
Onceagainsupportfromthe
schools swelled children’s exhibits but Barbarasaid it would be nice toseemoreprivateentriesin shows to
come.This section, she said, had been well put together by Anne Seed,forthesecondyear. HelenWesthadwontheshieidfbr most points gained in the children's section. Hazel Robinson won the trophyforthemostpointsgained
by a Chipping WI member. “Thankyou to all the people
who entered any section in the WI
warquee.Theirsupportismuch appreciated,'"said Barbara. Shesaid thatwhentheshowfield was tidied up asmall grey soft toy
elephant was found. Ayoung girl had asked if it had been found ear- ier in the day, but unfortunately hep
name wasnottaken. Also,asmall white purse with black spots on it
showing the letterTon the front
wwfound-ring Barbara on 01995 61508toclaimthem. -
SHEEP SheepstewardJohnStottsaid there were 250 entries in his
x’»n»n>c»i*jevi
. section and the supreme cham- pion award went to a Gritstone, owned by the Scrivens family from
Skipton. This championship section was
judged by John Geldard, of Kendal, who is the chairmariof the National
Sheep Association. '• The reserve champion award
went to Richard Seed, of Parsonage Farm, Chipping, with a Beltex.
FELLRACE Forty-four runners entered and
finishodthefollraceorganised by Preston Harriers and a spokes
person said the race had been well marshalled, with good commu nication where mobiles worked.
Conditions had been good and they die. She said theThornbers, from werepleasedwiththerace.
Brecon,avet40,in1:05:10;second Bleasdale, in the Limousins. was Mark Chippendale, of Bowland, in 1:06:4T and thefirst vet 50 back POULTRY AND PIGEONS was 53-year-old John Rainford, of
entries, with eggs tip by30. Chaigley, did well in the Aryshires, FirsthomewasMartinShaw.of
asdidWPBrewerandSons.from
award with a white male Wyandotte entrieswithmostofthelocal
andStephen.fromLongridge.got producersaswellasmanyfrom
theprizeforthebestreservewitha muchfurtherafieldtakingpart. Modern Game Duck Wing female.
Hannah Winfield, from Ros- In the poultry section, secretary
Longridge,amemberofPreston Stephen Rich said there were’396 Harriers who was also seventh overall, in 1:12:20,.
CATTLE Cattle steward Christine Holden
Hesaidtheyhadbeenpleased that one of last year's judges had comebacktotheshowthisyearas an exhibitor in the poultry section as
said they had 45 entries, which was well as in the horticultural section, up on last year, with thedairyin-
onfromsuccessatGarstangShow The Challenge Cup for the best in
terbreed champion award going to show was won by Allan and Dinah MartinandJaneBristol.ofNewton, Procter, from Rochester-following andthebeefinterbreedgoingto
MarkandElaineHartley.fromPen- . wheretheygotthebestsoftfeather sendale, won the best waterfowl
withaduckandthebestchijdren’s quality turnout" and said that a enxhibitwithaSilky.
inalongtime.andthiswonthe
from Catforth, who also tookthe reserve champion award, reserve, and the best egg contents
_ CHEESE SECTION •
Faye Hitching, who runs the section, said one of the judges had commented on “a really good
Red Leicester, from Wyke Farms,
, The best exhibit in the egg sec- was one of the best he had tasted tionwaswonbyAndrewMartin,
The overall champion cheese
classwaswonbyBillOldcorn.from wasamaturecheddarfromArla Broughton.
■ wontheawardforthebest
Complete with cookery domon- LancashireandGreenfields.of strationsthroughouttheday, Goosnargh, won withthe best the cheese section boasted 94
sheeps' cheese.
Foods UK-Llandyrnog Creamery. Sandham's, from Barton,
Faye said; “Iampleasedwith the show. I always try and do it as
a proper cheese show.I want to unpTTPiiiTiiDc Tnenorticulturesectionboasted ape. • . -
“Wehavedoneverywellconsider- ing the weather. We hardly had
any entries when the programme
make it look right and I hope the was going to print and then they all cheesemakerswhoenterthinkso." seemedtocomeininarush.
about250 exhibits, which is aver- - .
“Ithascometogetherwith •
around 250exhibits,someofwhich “Dahlias are nice this time and I wereamazing.
choice of thedaywasanexhibit in ofentries in the vegetables the class for a bowl or vase of flow-
Jeff Rich, of Chipping, gained
ersfromanopengardenbyJanet most points in the show Cyril Simpson,of Chipping. _
sr n’ Secretary Annie Singleton said: points in the flowers . ' Williams, from Goosna^h, most •
Thisalsowontheawardforthe pointsinthevegetab!es;andJohn a bestexhibitmthehorticultural
Procter, from Chipping, who is chairmanofthissection,most'.
think the children’s potatoes have So much so that the president s . done well, and there are quite a lot
dog showjudged by Richard and Penny Prest; enter the children’s races; egg catch or tractor race; watch the
tug-of-war with Bilsborrow, Longridge and Chipping Young Farmers’clubs competing - Bilsborrow won it g- or sit arid watch the grand
parade and presentation of cups.
Entries were up across the show **4 1 ----- • - .. ... 1 jb ' fiBa Judging of the Jacobs shearing ewe class. Children were kept entertained. V'FrV;
AshleySchofield and pony CollytownEffie, the Shetland ponies junior champion.
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Some of the livestock exhibits. ' -I' . ,< 3 $■ \
Sharlot,15,witli Pony Oxendale Joules. Chipping Anual Agricultural Show trophies. 'X i .3 ?
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' S ’ PresidentFrancisMercer and chairman William Pye. Roger Stonier spinning wool in the crafts tent
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