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Arthington, Bramhope, Pool & District Horticultural & Agricultural Society
This year's show was held on Sunday 19th July 2009
Thanks to all who attended, and to all whose involvement and
commitment helped to create another superb and successful show.
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Next year's show will be held on Sunday 18th July 2010
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Secretary's Show Report - 2009

The 92nd Arthington, Bramhope, Pool and District, Horticultural and Agricultural and Equine annual show was held on Sunday 19th July, on the showfield by the Bridge in Pool-in-Wharfedale, and attracted a large crowd.

The committee under the Chairmanship of Noel Dykes, worked hard to put on a show that would interest all tastes.
This included a large horticultural, produce , arts and crafts and childrens marquee, 5 showrings and a main attraction ring.

The show site is the envy of many shows in the area, and further afield , as it is very free draining, and whilst tractors were on hand to tow out any vehicles that got stuck, they were not needed, despite heavy rain for most of the Friday before the show.

Cattle and sheep entries were up on last year, which were affected by the changes in DEFRA restriction on the movement of cattle and sheep last year due to bluetongue disease.
There were a number of attractions to keep the public entertained throughout the day, but, due to a heavy shower just before a gymnastic display by Aireborough Gymnastic Club was due to be performed, it was not safe to continue and regretfully this had to be cancelled at the last minute.

The Chris White Jazz Trio provided musical entertainment throughout the day.

Yorkshire Sporting Spaniel Club ran a Gun Dog Scurry down by the river. Fun dog racing was reintroduced this year and was well supported.

Very popular was a dog training and demonstration ring run by Tailwaggers Dog Training Club, as was Uncle Peter's magic show and Punch Judy Kiosk, which kept the children entertained, who were also able to let off steam in the children's races.

The childrens pets, fancy dress, and mounted fancy dress are always a popular attraction in the main ring, giving the president Paul Clayton a hard task to find the winners.

Keeping to an agricultural/country theme Claro Beagles put their pack through their paces in the main ring and, at the end of their demonstration, invited all the children into the ring to stroke the hounds.

The Shire horses are always a fantastic spectacle as they parade around the main ring, followed by the driving classes, and finally a parade of vintage tractors to round off activities in the main ring.

With 4 rings holding horse classes, in hand, ridden, Mountain Moorland, Working Hunter and BSJA Showjumping classes, the horse loving public were well catered for as were the owners and riders, of well supported classes, running right through the day, finishing just before 5pm.

As always, Robert Heneage provided excellent commentary all day, keeping the crowds fully advised on the day’s programme of events, through the PA system. Judy Ackroyd provided the commentary on the show jumping classes.  

There were plenty of trade stands, food, ice cream and beer stands to provide sustenance, and a display of coopering, keeping the country craft theme alive.

A number of firsts added to the public enjoyment of the show this year. These included a superb falconry display by Ben Potter of Thirsk, a horseshoe making demonstration, corn dolly making, wool weaving and spinning, small animals marquee, Llamas and alpacas and, in the produce marquee, a display by the West Yorkshire Fuchsia Group, and the Northern Fruit Group.

All in all a first class show, plenty to do and see, and the weather reasonably kind to us, so put a note in your diary for next year, Sunday 18th July, same venue , when it promises to be bigger and better than ever.
President: Mr Paul Clayton

Chairman: Mr Noel Dykes
3, Inglewood Drive, Otley, LS21 3LD
Tel: 01943 464729
N.B. As there is currently no appointed secretary all communication and enquiries should be directed to the chairman, Mr Noel Dykes.