16 CRAFTBUTCHER l OCTOBER 2017


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MORE THAN PRIZES ON OFFER FOR BUTCHERS AS WINTER FAIR DRAWS NEAR


is always strong, meaning winning one of the classes is a real feather in the cap.” And this year the event


BUTCHERS have much to gain from competing at the 2017 English Winter Fair in November, according to a member of the show’s organising committee. Antony Key, a goat farmer


with a passion for carcass quality, says the show is a huge opportunity to talk to some of the country’s leading livestock farmers while also showcasing their wares to the public. Te prestige of winning in


the carcass hall or one of the many accolades up for grabs in the products competition is


just part of the appeal, he said. “Our refrigerated carcass


hall is the only one of its kind on the show circuit, allowing visitors and exhibitors to see up close the differences between breeds of cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry,” Mr Key said. “Engagement with the


public and with farmers is always a major benefit of attending. No other winter fair offers such a strong platform linking producers, butchers and consumers. “Te quality of entries


has been strengthened by the addition of a partnership with the Royal Smithfield Club which will see beef ribs and saddle of lamb classes at the show for the first time. “It’s a huge honour to be


associated with the Club and the new competitions will no doubt draw in even more high-quality entries,” Mr Key said. Running parallel to the


carcass hall is the products competition. Butchers are encouraged


to enter categories including traditional pork sausage, pork speciality sausage, lamb/beef sausage; traditional pork pie, speciality cold eating pie, speciality hot eating pie, home cured bacon and home cured


gammon. Each class winner is


awarded a cut glass trophy and the supreme champion will receive the overall trophy. Mr Key added: “We also


invite butchers to compete in an end-of-show auction where they will be able to buy some of the finest livestock in the country. “Beef, pork, lamb, turkey


and geese carcasses, which have been on display in the show’s refrigerated exhibition hall, will all be sold off in a live auction hosted by Bagshaws.” Te English Winter


Fair takes place on 18 and 19 November at the Staffordshire Showground. Tickets and competition entry information can be found at: www. staffscountyshowground. co.uk/english-winter-fair n


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