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HODDER VALLEY SHOW


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By J u l i e M a g e e julie.magee@jpress.co.uk ' @clithadvertiser • . y "


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rowds flocked to this year’s HodderValley . Show despite the


, wet weather lea­ ving the show field like a mud


slideinplaces. . The historic Ribble Valley


agricultural show, which is celebrating its 71st year, was well attended with farming


@ families, local residents and visitors travelling to Blue Butts-Farm, Slaidburn, on Saturday. The show, which can


, , trace its history back to 1864, is unique in the fact that it is hosted by the farmers, • and landowners of Dunsop Bridge, Newton-in-Bowland and Slaidburn in turn, no two years are the same.


. Show chairman Mark Blakey said: “The show was very well supported as al-


. ways despite adverse weath- ;


er conditions.” , Secretary Julie Harri- son added that organisers


. would like to thank everyone who had made the day such a great success despite the weather. “We had great support,


from our visitors and exhibi-


j & tors on such a wet morning ; ® and thankfully the sun shone


for the rest of the day.” ... The agriculture section "


was once again a vibrant • show case for native and continental breeds, although numbers in the cattle section were down due to Defra re­


strictions. Prior to the show day, lo­


cal showmen trained young


.. handlersatworkshopscul- A minating in the main ring


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final. There was also a well-sup-


ported Silver Spoon Heavy Horse Section.',••


Other popular attrac- •


tions at the show included the sheep shearing during


. @ which local young shearers r


shears by pedalling a bike. competed with entertaining


- v commentary about the skills 5 required. The audience were ) also invited to power the !


( Meanwhile, The Sheep Dog Trials impressed with the


i dogs and handlers wowing . !


'-the audience. There was a vast array '


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of exhibits in the horticul­ ture tent from local garden- ers, bakers, school children


> and floral artists. Those j + who attended the show also


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enjoyed the craft and food hsdls bursting with locally produced and reared food and gifts. , •' In the main ring delights


included the Inch Perfect . Motorbike Display, Shaun Baywood Dog Display Team, Pets Parade and Dog Show, Vintage Tractors and the GrandParade. Musical inter­ ludes were provided by the Slaidburn Silver Band with the traditional finale encour­ aging exhibitors and visi­ tors of all ages tojoin the egg - catching competition; The event is pulled togeth­


er by the show committee, a non-profit making charity, o f . enthusiastic; hard-working farmers and friends, who - aim to provide visitors with an insight into how the Hod- . der Valley community works,:


'coupled with a day out to re- . member. , V ' ' •


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