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This Year's Show will be held on Sunday 1st July 2012
at the Showfield by the Bridge, Pool-in-Wharfedale, LS21 2QA |
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Arthington Show 2011 - Show Report The 94th Arthington, Bramhope, Pool and District, Horticultural and Agricultural and Equine, annual show was held on Sunday 3rd July, on the show field by the Bridge, in Pool-in-Wharfedale, and attracted a larger than average 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 show rings and a main attraction ring. The show site is the envy of many shows in the area, and further a-field, as it is very free draining. Cattle, sheep, horse and dog entries were all up on last year. There were a number of attractions to keep the public entertained throughout the day. Otley Brass Band provided musical entertainment throughout the day. Yorkshire Sporting Spaniel Club ran a Gun Dog Scurry down by the river. The childrens pets, fancy dress, and mounted fancy dress are always a popular attraction in the main ring, giving the president Alan Raw a hard task to find the winners. The childrens races very again a popular event, enabling them to let off steam. Keeping to an agricultural/country theme, the Airedale Beagles, put their pack through their paces in the main ring. The Shire horses are always a fantastic spectacle as they parade around the main ring, followed by the driving classes followed by a parade of vintage tractors. Another first this year was a display of Karate provided by Harrogate Shotokan & Karate club. With 4 rings holding horse classes, in hand, ridden, Mountain & Moorland, Working Hunter, and British Show Jumping 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 7.30 p.m. As always, Robert Heneage, provided excellent commentary all day, keeping the crowds fully advised on the days 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. Other attractions added to the public enjoyment of the show this year. These included a superb falconry display by Rob Allott of Durham, wool weaving and spinning, alpacas, and in the produce marquee a superb display of arts, crafts and produce. A first this year was a duck race with all proceeds going to Yorkshire Cancer Research. Final proceeds are being counted and it is expected that we will hand over more than £1,100. Congratulations to all involved on a splendid effort. Making a welcome return was the Gymkhana for the younger horsemen and women. All in all a first class show, plenty to do and see, and the weather very kind to us, so put a note in your diary for next year, first Sunday in July, same venue, when it promises to be bigger and better than ever. |
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President: Mr Alan J Raw
Chairman: Mr Noel Dykes Secretary: Colin Terry 3, The Meadows Wilberfoss York YO41 5PY Tel: 07792 698539 Email: |
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