Sponsored by
PHOTOS - Sun shines on Revesby Show
2.30pm, Tuesday - THOUSANDS of visitors flocked to Revesby Country Fair on Sunday to enjoy a whole host of attractions and a record number of trade stands.
The crowds were entertained with everything from wood carving demonstrations to a fine display of steam engines and gymkhana events.
Chairman of the show's new committee, John Roe, said: "We had a very, very successful day and we were fortunate the sun shone.
"Many thanks to all the team who put the show together – we're very grateful."
New for this year were the spectacular and professionally groomed Imps Motorcyle Display Team who thrilled ringside spectators with their stunts.
Elaine Hill's fantastic sheepdog display, private driving and the Derby Midshipmen Marching Band also made a lasting impression in the main ring.
A Parade of Hounds from The South Wold Foxhounds filled the ring alongside the East Lincs Basset Hounds.
Master huntsman, Nick Ashcroft of South Wold Hunt, said: "It was absolutely marvellous.
"There was a good crowd and the parade was well received – it was excellent."
Spectators gathered for the ever popular dog agility course organised by Little Chris while dog handling classes, clay pigeon shooting and archery were in full swing elsewhere.
Rob and Sue Roebuck's Stork and Cradle stall won best trade stand.
Equestrian secretary, Verity Myers, said: "It was a super day, in lovely conditions and perfect going.
"The horses and riders all enjoyed a good day out."
The East of England Poultry Club tent attracted 140 birds, including 26 juvenile entries, plus 60 plates of eggs.
Joe, a magnificent African goose owned by Mike Sumner of Moorby, was declared the poultry show champion and a tiny white Serama cockerel was the best true bantam.
Pat Barthorpe, former secretary of the Revesby Country Fair, received a picture depicting a horse racing scene from the new committee. The picture was to thank Mrs Barthorpe, and her husband Mark, the former chairman, for their 37 years of hard work which has made Revesby Country Fair the success it is today.
The day was topped off with 16 heats of terrier racing – Revesby Style.
"It was a fun conclusion to the day," said Mr Roe.
* Pick up your Horncastle News on Wednesday for a round-up of the show.
* What did you enjoy most about Revesby Country Fair? Email sean.topham@jpress.co.uk or write to the Editor, Horncastle News, Church Lane, Horncastle LN9 5HW.Snapshot of results:
Horse classes: working hunter champion: Lizzie Gill on Tom Archdeacon; working hunter reserve champion: Steven Urwin on Dennis owned by Mrs P Nuttall; ridden veteran winner: Harriet Jessop on Banrioghan Baun; leading rider for the show jumping: Joanne Dennis on Tabasco; riding horse champion: Steven Urwin on Dennis; leading rein winner: Laura Sharpe on Barnell Golden Boy; ridden Skewbald Piebald: Dawn Smith on Weltons Minstrel.
Flower Show: (The Wedding Day theme) Class 1-The Big Day 1st:Glenis Dickinson; 2nd Trish Broughton; 3rd Margaret Smith. Class2-The Ceremony 1st Lynn Small; 2nd Niki Leggate; 3rd Trish Broughton. Class 3-The Wedding Breakfast 1st Trish Broughton; 2nd G Waite; 3rd Niki Leggate. Class 4–Something Old, Something New 1st Pauline Stubbs; 2nd Trish Broughton; 3rd Gillian Fountain. Class 5 novice class-The Top Table 1st Sue Summers; 2nd Roe and Frances Smith; 3rd Sehra Heighton. Class 6-The Honeymoon 1st Sarah Riches; 2nd Gillian Fountain; 3rd Margaret Smith. Class 7-A Bridesmaid's bouquet 1st Niki Leggate; 2nd Glenis Dickinson; 3rd Lynn Small. Class 8 petite class-The Flower Girl 1st Niki Leggate; 2nd Trish Broughton; 3rd Lynn Small. Class 9-A Patio Planter 1st W Boulderstone; 2nd J Boulderstone; 3rd J Boulderstone. Class 10, juniors up to 14 years old-In the Garden 1st Rebecca Lomas; 2nd Charlotte Riches; 3rd Christopher Horne. The Carole Needham Perpetual Trophy: Sue Summers, winner of the novice class; Mrs Wilson Perpetual Trophy: Trish Broughton for best in show; Ann Needham Perpetual Trophy: Trish Broughton for the competitor gaining the most points.
East of England Poultry Club: Best in show: African Goose shown by Mike Sumner of Moorby; show reserve: Old English Game shown by Ben Stacey of Sleaford; best juvenile: bantam Black Australorp shown by Callum Lewis of Spalding; best eggs: eggs shown by Mrs M Wright of Louth.
Email to a friend
Print this page
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Horncastle
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 11 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North
