Ashwater Agricultural Show
71st Ashwater
Agricultural Show
Presidents: Mr. Graham and Mrs. Josephine Kirk
In conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show
Held at the Barton, Ashwater EX21 5EQ
Saturday 17th August 2024
Commencing 9.00am
Show Secretary
Fiona Allen, Thorndon Cross, Ashwater,
Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HD
Tel: 07733 262700
Email: fiona@thorndoncross.com
Cattle and Sheep entries
Closing date Friday 2nd August
All Horse enquiries
Sue Shute, Tel. 01409 211452
Horticultural enquiries to
Paula Howard, email: paulahoward65@gmail.com
For the Horticultural Show Entry Form click here
Please click here for the Agricultural Show Schedule
70th Ashwater Agricultural Show
Presidents: Mrs Tina Drowne and Mr Roger Mitchell
In conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show
Ashwater Showfield
Saturday 20th August 2022
Commencing 9.00am
Show Secretary
Fiona Allen, Thorndon Cross, Ashwater,
Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5HD
Tel: 07733 262700
Email: fiona@thorndoncross.com
Cattle and Sheep entries:
Closing date Friday 4th August
All Horse enquiries:
Sue Shute, Tel. 01409 211452
69th Ashwater Agricultural Show
President: Mr Eric Burnill
A big thank you to everyone who visited and supported the 69th Ashwater Agricultural Show, on Saturday 20th August presided over by Mr Eric Burnill our president for 2022.
There was an array of beautifully turned out stock in the cattle and sheep classes with excellent entries this year, while 26 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills in the young handler’s classes. Unfortunately due to Avian Flu the Feather classes were unable to take place but Guinea pigs and rabbits were showcased in the Fur tent while there was a good turnout for the family fun dog show. The weather helped to make the day more enjoyable.
Horse classes commenced bright and early - the morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes, while children enjoyed taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping competitions.
The show was officially opened by the President at 1.00pm, followed by a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr Eric Burnill awarded The Rodney Brock Memorial Cup and the ‘Presidents choice award‘ sponsored by Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s, to the winning tractor owned by Chris James. A parade of the South Tetcott Hunt Hounds and the Lamerton Hunt Hounds followed.
The show was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show, where people from across the Parish demonstrated their skills in a range of classes from flower arranging to homemade preserves. The craft tent was full of local crafts people selling a showcase of their products and the PTA attending with a cake stand. The Bouncy Castle and slide were a great hit in keeping the children amused during the day. The Ashwater Steel Community Band played throughout the day offering workshops to those that were interested in taking part.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, Mr & Mrs D Gerry, Mr and Mrs S Mitchell, Ashwater Village Shop, Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s, Amberellas, Lark Plant, South West Steel, B Bridgeman Livestock, Chris Ruby Livestock Scanning, Holland Hay & Haulage, Mr and Mrs R Crocombe, David Viggers Coal Merchants, Swingdon Sports Horses, S.W Woodcrafts, Penbode Vets for generously supplying the goodie bags for the Young Handlers and Very Kindly sponsoring the dog show and Okeleat Stud for the Horse and Pony Championship and Supreme Championship winners sashes.
There were many prize winners throughout the day with those winning cups in the livestock and horse classes listed below:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle – J H Neale; L Rockett Cup best yearling heifer – Evie Walters; Overall Champion Money – J H Neale
Young Handlers: The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle – Ethan Johnson-Smith. Mr & Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep – Thomas Glessing.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl – R & L Rennie; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion – G & J Hutchings; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion – R & L Rennie; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes – J & R Kirk; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs – G & J Hutchings;
Horse classes: The Classes; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drowne Cup – Rebecca Ogbourne; Best Pony Cup Champion – Keith and Elaine Locke; Kivells Cup Best Mountain & Moorland Pony – Keith and Elaine Locke – ; Den Piper Cup Novelty Classes Champion – Fern Field (rider); John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping – Kaycee-Lea Gowing.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur classes: Best Guinea Pig (short haired)– Sally Taskis; Best Guines Pig (long haired)-Charlie Currah; Best Rabbit – Tina Barriball;
Hay - Craig Holland
Big Bale Silage - Ian Ellacott
Clamp Silage - Steve Furse
In the evening everyone let their hair down with the after show party, packed with locals and supporters for a great community get together dancing to Funks Disco with the Young Farmers manning the bar.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this year’s show as well as to our President, Mr Eric Burnill and his wife Dilys for carrying out their roles admirably. Thanks also to the Young Farmers Club for their hard work with various activities throughout the day. In addition the Chairman, Mr Paul Moon, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously give up their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, selling draw books, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars, making signs, cutting verges and hedges leading to the Show Ground, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible. We are all looking forward to next year’s event and celebrating the shows 70th Year!
68th Ashwater Agricultural Show
Presidents: Mr Roy Moon & Mrs Margaret May-Yates
A big thank you to everyone who visited and supported the 68th Ashwater Agricultural Show, on Saturday 17th August presided over by Mr Roy Moon and Mrs Margaret May-Yates, our presidents for 2019.
There was an array of beautifully turned out stock in the cattle and sheep classes with excellent entries this year, while 37 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills in the young handler’s classes. Family pets including Guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and ducks were showcased in the Fur and Feather tent while numerous dogs took part in the family fun dog show.
Horse classes commenced bright and early - the morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes, while children enjoyed taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping competitions.
The show was officially opened by the President at 1.00pm, followed by a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr Roy Moon and Mrs Margaret May-Yates warded ‘Presidents choice award‘ sponsored by Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s to the winning tractor. A parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds and a Parade of Stoke Hill and North Dartmoor Beagles followed.
The show was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show, where people from across the Parish demonstrated their skills in a range of classes from flower arranging to homemade preserves. The craft tent was bursting at the seams with a showcase of local products and the various village organizations were represented including the Church, the PTA with a cake stand and the Community Shop showcasing their goods.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, S.W Steel, Dave Lawrence, Mr P Moon, Mr and Mrs S Mitchell, Hoopers Equestrian, Ashwater Village Shop, Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s, Daveys Livestock Haulage, Amberellas, Lark Plant. Chris Ruby Livestock Scanning, Mr and Mrs Crocombe, Karen Edworthy Sports Therapy and Injury Rehabilitation, S.W Woodcrafts, Penbode Vets for generously supplying the goodie bags for the Young Handlers and Very Kindly sponsoring the dog show and Oakleat Stud for the Horse and Pony Championship and Supreme Championship winners sashes.
There were many prize winners throughout the day with those wining cups in the livestock and horse classes listed below:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle – Messrs E C Haste; L Rockett Cup best yearling heifer – Ellenor Taylor; Show Committee Cup for Best Local Beef – Lucy James.
Young Handlers: The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle – Kian Frain. Mr &
Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep – Lynda Rennie.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl – G & J Hutchings; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion – Sue Martyn; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion – G & J Hutchings; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes – P Martyn-Uglow; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs – Phil Martyn-Uglow;
Horse classes: The Classes ; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup – Keith Locke; Best Pony Cup Champion – Keith Locke; Kivells Cup best Mountain & Moorland Pony – Keith Locke; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion – Leah Worth; Show Committee Cup Open Show Jumping – ; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping – George Heard; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for Highest placed member of the Pony Club in Novice Jumping – George Heard.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: The Gerry Family Cup for champion Bird went to The Sobey Family; Best Guinea Pig – Avril James; Best Rabbit – Mollie Isaac; Pure Bred Large Fowl – Sobey Family; Pure Bred Bantam – Peter Sobey; Any Other Variety –Lucy Webster; Large Waterfowl – Helen and Bob Jiggins; Bantam Waterfowl – Evie Hutchings;
Hay- Rhonda Fry, Big Bale Silage- Ashley and Lewis Furse; Clamp Silage- Steve Furse;
In the evening everyone let their hair down with the after show party, packed with locals and supporters for a great community get together dancing to “Archive” and a Disco.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this year’s show as well as to our President, Mr Roy Moon and Mrs Margaret May- Yates for carrying out their roles admirably. Thanks also to Ashwater Football club for their hard work this year with various activities throughout the day. In addition the Chairman, Mr Paul Moon, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously give up their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, selling draw books, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars, cutting verges and hedges leading to the Show Ground, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible.
67th Ashwater Agricultural Show
Saturday 18th August 2018
A big thank you to everyone who visited and supported the 67th Ashwater Agricultural Show, on Saturday 18th August presided over by Mr and Mrs Garth Martyn, our presidents for 2018.
There was an array of beautifully turned out stock in the cattle and sheep classes with excellent entries this year, while 31 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills in the young handler’s classes. Family pets including Guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and ducks were showcased in the Fur and Feather tent while numerous dogs took part in the family fun dog show.
Horse classes commenced bright and early - the morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes, while children enjoyed taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping competitions.
The show was officially opened by the President at 1.00pm, followed by a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr and Mrs Martyn awarded ‘Presidents choice award‘ given to a beautiful John Deere tractor owned by Mr Paul Tucker from Coads Green. This was kindly sponsored by Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s and raised £76.00 for the Air Ambulance. A parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds followed. Then people competed to see who could stay on the “bucking bronco” for the longest.
The show was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show, where people from across the Parish demonstrated their skills in a range of classes from flower arranging to homemade preserves. The craft tent was bursting at the seams with a showcase of local products and the various village organizations were represented including the Church, the PTA with a cake stand and the Community Shop showcasing their goods.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes this generosity and support is extremely valuable to the future of Ashwater Show.
There were many prizewinners throughout the day with those wining cups in the livestock and horse classes listed below: Classes Kindly Sponsored by Kivells
Cattle classes: Supreme Champion Sponsored by Davey’s Livestock Transport Ltd
Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle – Mr Nigel Jenkinson
Cup best yearling heifer – Abi Marshall. Show Committee Cup for Best Local Beef – Lucy James
Young Handlers: Goody bags kindly sponsored by Penbode vets.
The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle – Anna Mortimer,
Mr & Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep – Tom Nancekivell
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl – Tom Nancekivell. Ashwater Show Cup for SheepFemale Champion – Tom Nancekivell. Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion – Gareth Hutchings.C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes – Gareth Hutchings; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs – Gareth Hutchings;
Horse classes: The Classes 1-6 Horse Championship, sponsored by Hoopers Equestrian went to Hayley Prouse ; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup – Mr and Mrs. K. Locke; Best Pony Cup Champion – Mr and Mrs.K.Locke; KivellsCup best Mountain & Moorland Pony – Mr and Mrs. K . Locke; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion – Sally Hamill; Show Committee Cup Open Show Jumping – Lizzie Cole; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping – Natalie Rowe; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for Highest placed member of the Pony Club in Novice Jumping – Alicia Old.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: The Gerry Family Cup for champion Bird went to Elizabeth Sobey
Many fabulous photographs were taken on the day by Mr Neil Gregory Photography all of which are available to purchase through him.
In the evening everyone let their hair down with the after show party, packed with locals and supporters for a great community get together dancing to “Archive” and a Disco.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this year’s show as well as to our President, Mr and Mrs Martyn for carrying out their role admirably. In addition the Chairman, Mr Paul Moon, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously give up their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, selling draw books, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars, cutting verges and hedges leading to the Show Ground, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible.
66th Ashwater Agricultural Show
Saturday 19th August 2017
A big thank you to everyone who visited and supported the 66th Ashwater Agricultural Show, on Saturday 19th August presided over by Mr Trevor Moon, our president for 2017 with his wife Carole.
There was an array of beautifully turned out stock in the cattle and sheep classes with excellent entries this year, while 25 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills in the young handler’s classes. Family pets including Guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and ducks were showcased in the Fur and Feather tent while numerous dogs took part in the family fun dog show.
Horse classes commenced bright and early - the morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes, while children enjoyed taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping competitions.
The show was officially opened by the President at 1.00pm, followed by a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr Trevor Moon awarded ‘Presidents choice award‘ sponsored by Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s to a beautiful 1968 Ford 3000 pre-force restored by and owned by Ryan Gay. A parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds followed. We then had tossing the sheath which proved a popular attraction and opportunity for many to show off their strength and throwing skills, after which people competed to see who could stay on the “bucking bronco” for the longest.
The show was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show, where people from across the Parish demonstrated their skills in a range of classes from flower arranging to homemade preserves. The craft tent was bursting at the seams with a showcase of local products and the various village organizations were represented including the Church, the PTA with a cake stand and the Community Shop showcasing their goods. The Police also were in attendance giving advice how to keep your belongings etc safe.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, Dave Lawrence, Mr and P Moon, Mr Dave Clarke, Mr and Mrs S Mitchell, PoS-iT Retail Systems, Hoopers Equestrian, Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s, Penbode Vets for generously supplying the goodie bags for the Young Handlers.
There were many prize winners throughout the day with those wining cups in the livestock and horse classes listed below:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle – Messrs E C Haste; L Rockett Cup best yearling heifer – J L Neale; Show Committee Cup for Best Local Beef – John Sluggett.
Young Handlers: The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle – Harriett Moon. Mr &
Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep – Hollie Dawe.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl – Adam Hill; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion – Adam Hill; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion – Thomas Nancekivell; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes – Gareth Hutchings; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs – Gareth Hutchings;
Horse classes: The Classes 1-6 Horse Championship, sponsored by Hoopers Equestrian went to Sophie Williams ; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup – Sophie Williams; Best Pony Cup Champion – Kim Locke; Kivells Cup best Mountain & Moorland Pony – Lynne Moyse; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion – Lynne Moyse; Show Committee Cup Open Show Jumping – Amanda Cole; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping – Natalie Rowe; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for Highest placed member of the Pony Club in Novice Jumping – Alicia Old.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: The Gerry Family Cup for champion Bird went to Beth Sobey; Reserve Champion – Harry Ayre; Best Guinea Pig – The James Family; Best Rabbit – Mollie Isaac; Pure Bred Large Fowl – Rhonda Fry; Pure Bred Bantam – Beth Sobey; Any Other Variety –Harry Ayre; Large Waterfowl – Jess Warring; Bantam Waterfowl – Jess Warring;
Silage and cereals classes: First prize winners: Clamp Silage – Steve Furse; Big Bale Silage – Steve Furse; Hay – Justine & Mary Barriball;
In the evening everyone let their hair down with the after show party, packed with locals and supporters for a great community get together dancing to “Archive” and a Disco.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this year’s show as well as to our President, Mr Trevor Moon for carrying out his role admirably. Thanks also to Clawton Young Farmers for their hard work this year with various activities throughout the day. In addition the Chairman, Mr Paul Moon, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously give up their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, selling draw books, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars, cutting verges and hedges leading to the Show Ground, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible.
65th ASHWATER AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Saturday 20th August 2016
A big thank you to everyone who visited and supported the 65th Ashwater Agricultural Show, on Saturday 20th August presided over by Mr Derek Banbury, our president for 2016 with his wife Linda. Despite falling on the worst day of the week, with the high winds and short sharp showers the show was well supported.
There was an array of beautifully turned out stock in the cattle and sheep classes, while 17 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills in the young handler’s classes. Family pets including Guinea pigs and chickens were showcased in the Fur and Feather tent while numerous dogs took part in the family fun dog show which this year included fun agility and novelty classes run in aid of Lakeland Trailhound Welfare.
Horse classes commenced bright and earlier with a good number of entries. The morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes, while children enjoyed taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping competitions.
The show was officially opened by the President at 1.00pm, following a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr and Mrs Banbury awarded ‘Presidents choice award‘ sponsored by Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s to a beautiful 1974 Massey Ferguson 188, owned by John Tribble from Bradford. This tractor has done over 12,000 hours and was chosen as it was in complete original condition. A parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds followed.
The show was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show, where people from across the Parish demonstrated their skills in a range of classes from flower arranging to homemade preserves. The craft tent was bursting at the seems with a showcase of local products and the various village organisations were represented including the Church, the PTA with a cake stand and the Community Shop showcasing their goods and bringing out the village stocks to raise funds.
Amanda Friend riding Barry
Winner of Supreme Championship
Grace Barker riding Hala
Reserve Supreme Champion
The daytime events were rounded off with a sponsored haircut in which the Chairman’s wife, Vikki Moon had 14 inches cut off her hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust who make and provide wigs at no charge, for children who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. Over £500 has also been raised for the charity and anyone wishing to donate towards this excellent cause can visitwww.justgiving.com/fundraising/vikki-moon
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, Dave Lawrence, Mr P Jennings, Craig Furse Carpentry and Construction, Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s, CL Equestrian, Oak Park Farm, Mr Dave Clark, Newton Stud, Farlap Photography, Lark Plant, South West Steel Construction, Matt Clark (M&S Fencing) Emma Down (Evergreen Farm), Paul Ayres (Rural Pest Control), Emma Middleton (Coope Care Farm) and Penbode Vets for supplying the goodie bags for the Young Handlers.
There were many prize winners throughout the day with those wining cups in the livestock and horse classes listed below:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle – ADA Brookes; L Rockett Cup best yearling heifer – T Marshall/L Rockett; The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle – Abi Marshall.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl – Tom Nancekivell; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion – Sue Martyn; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion – Tom Nancekivell; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes – Gareth Hutchings; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs – Gareth Hutchings; Mr and Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep – Carina Dawe.
Horse classes: The Classes 1-5 Horse Championship, sponsored by Newton Stud went to Amanda Friend ; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup – Amanda Friend; Best Pony Cup Champion – Daisy Barker; Kivells Cup best Mountain & Moorland Pony – Grace Barker; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion – Daisy Barker; Show Committee Cup Open Show Jumping – Neisha Cole; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping – Neisha Cole.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: The Gerry Family Cup for champion Bird went to Jessica Warring; Best Guinea Pig – Bradley Glessing; Pure Bred Large Fowl – Jess Warring; Pure Bred Bantam – Nicky Buxton; Any Other Variety – Oscar Barriball; Large Waterfowl – Nicky Buxton; Bantam Waterfowl – Jess Warring;
Silage and cereals classes: First prize winners: Clamp Silage – Mr Jo Beare; Big Bale Silage – Mr Phil Beare; Hay – Ashley and Lewis Furse ; Barley – Mr Lloyd Furse; Wheat – Mr Lloyds Furse.
In the evening everyone let their hair down with the after show party, packed with locals and supporters for a great community get together dancing to “JJ and the Sixes” and a Disco.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this year’s show as well as to our President, Mr Derek Banbury for carrying out his role admirably. Thanks also to Holsworthy Army Cadet Force for their hard work again this year with various activities throughout the day. In addition the Chairman, Mr Paul Moon, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously gave their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars, cutting verges and hedges leading to the Show Ground, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible.
64th Ashwater Agricultural Show
Saturday 15th August 2015
Thank you to everyone who visited and supported the 64th Ashwater Agricultural Show. Fine weather encouraged a good turnout at this year’s show held on Saturday 15 August presided over by our president for 2015, Mr John Bone and his wife Helen who have both had a long association with the show.
President John Bone and his wife Helen with Holly Pennells, winner of Mr and Mrs G King cup for Young Handlers
The traditional show was well supported with cattle and sheep entries including an array of beautifully turned out stock, while 19 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills in the young handler’s classes. Family pets had their moment under the spotlight in the Fur and Feather classes and family fun dog show. A beautiful selection of Guinea pigs, chickens and even geese were on show while numerous dogs took part in a variety of classes including a fun agility and novelty classes run in aid of Lakeland Trialhound Welfare.
Horse classes commenced bright and earlier with a good number of entries. The morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes, while children enjoyed taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping competitions.
The show was officially opened by the President at 1.00pm, following a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr and Mrs Bone awarded ‘Presidents choice award‘ sponsored by Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s to a beautiful 1936 Standard Fordson Tractor owned by John Butt from the South Molton area This was followed by a parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds which is always popular with everyone.
Visitors throughout the afternoon were treated to lively entertainment from Ashwater Primary School Steel Band, a children’s entertainer, bouncy castle, ferret racing and had the opportunity to test their skills building a tower out of milk crates. All aspects of the community got involved, with the Primary School providing face painting and fun activities while the community shop ran a children’s bake off. This year the craft tent was bursting at the seems with a showcase of local products and the village Church promoted their fundraising campaign to carry out essential repairs to the Church tower. Holsworthy Police and Fire brigade provided activities including a chance for children to sit in the fire engine. The daytime events culminated in the return of the popular Tug-O-War competition, won by Launceston Young Farmers Club.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mr and Mrs J Bone, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, Tamar Milling, Dave Lawrence, Adrian Cann, Mr P Jenings, Mr S Mitchell, Craig Furse Carpentry and Construction, Happy Mares, S W Woodcrafts Show Jumps, Holiday 4 Dogs Devon and Cornwall and Pat May Drainage and Groundwork’s.
In the evening everyone let their hair down with the after show party, packed with locals and supporters for a great community get together dancing to Exeter band “Something for Later” and a Disco.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this year’s show as well as to our President, Mr John Bone for carrying out his role admirably. Thanks also to Holsworthy Army Cadet Force for their hard work again this year with various activities throughout the day. In addition the Chairman, Mr Paul Moon, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously gave their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars and more, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possibl
2015 Results
There were many prize winners throughout the day with those wining cups in the livestock and horse classes listed below:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle –Mr A S Haste; Show Committee Cup for best local Beef - Mr A S Haste; L Rockett Cup best yearling heifer – Francesca Gray; The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle – Abi Marshall.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl – Kayleigh Dawe; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion – Kayleigh Dawe; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion – Martyn Family; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes – Martyn Family; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs - Mr G Hutchings; Mr and Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep – Holly Pennells.
Horse classes: The Classes 1-7 Horse Championship, sponsored by Holidays for Dogs Devon and Cornwall went to Juliette Huckstep; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup – Juliette Huckstep; Best Pony Cup Champion – Lorna Cavalier; Kivells Cup best Mountain & Moorland Pony – Lorna Cavalier; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion – Kim Locke; Show Committee Cup Open Show jumping – Amanda Robson; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed member of the Pony Club in Novice Jumping – Amanda Robson; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping – Lauren Northway.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: Best Guinea Pig – Bethan Rennie; Best Rabbit – Thomas Glessing; Pure Bred Large Fowl – Ben Anstey Best Welsummer and Ben Asnstey Best Other purebred; Pure Bred Bantam – best male Clemmie Black and best female Ben Anstey; Any Other Variety – Nicky Buxton; Large Waterfowl – Nicky Buxto ; Bantam Waterfowl – Jess Warring; Overall Champion – Jess Warring
Silage and cereals classes: First prize winners: Clamp Silage - Mr S Furse; Big Bale Silage - Mr Robert Veale; Hay – Nicky Buxton; Barley.
63rd Ashwater Agricultural Show
Saturday 16th August 2014 - The sun nearly shone!
On Saturday 16 August crowds turned out once again to support this years Ashwater Agricultural Show. This, the 63rd show hosted in our village, was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Show. The elements were a little more kind to us this year, with rain only hampering a number of classes and we were even lucky enough to have the odd sunny spell!
The traditional show was well supported with cattle and sheep entries with an array of beautifully turned out stock, while nearly 30 farmers of the future, demonstrated their excellent skills with cattle and sheep in the young handlers classes. The show was joined by nearly 40 family pets competing for the Fur and Feather classes while an array of family and working dogs had their own moment under the spotlight with the family fun dog show.
Horse classes commenced bright and earlier with a good number of entries. The morning saw strong competition in the horse, pony and novelty classes. The afternoon included Shetland Pony classes for the first time, while children enjoyed themselves taking part in the Gymkhana. The horse events were rounded off in the afternoon with show jumping and mini show jumping with high numbers of entries in each class.
This years show was officially opened by the President, Mr Jeff Endacott, supported by his wife Sue, following a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr and Mrs Endacott awarded ‘Presidents choice award‘ sponsored by Pat May Drainage & Groundwork’s to a beautifully restored example of a 1938 John Deere owned by Mr Paul Tucker of Coads Green. This was followed by a parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds.
Various trade stands came along and we were treated to lively entertainment from local family band Jdacc Brass and Ashwater Primary School Steel Band. Children enjoyed bouncy castles, a magician and pottery painting with Ashwater’s very own ‘Lone Ash Pottery‘. Ashwater Horticultural Society, as always put on a fantastic show within the grounds, with numerous entries ranging from homemade produce to plants and photography, executed to a high standard reflecting the local skills found within the locality.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Mr and Mrs P Moon, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, Tamar Milling, Dave Lawrence, Adrian Cann Contracting, Dog’s Logs, Little Barn Farm, Mr D Edgecombe (Advanced Tyres), Penbode Vets and Pat May Drainage & Groundwork’s.
RESULTS
This years show saw many prize winners, the cup winners are listed below for the livestock and horse classes:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle - TC & A J Ruby; Show Committee Cup for best local Beef - Mr J W H Neale; Cup for best yearling heifer - William Neale; The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle - Seb Haste.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl - Mr S Ellis; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion - Mr S Ley; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion - Mr S Ellis; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes - Heather Blease; H Newcombe Cup for Best Pen of Lambs - Mr S Ley; Mr and Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep - William Hart.
Horse classes: The Classes 1-4 Horse Championship, sponsored by Mr and Mrs P Moon went to Sophie Williams; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup - Mr & Mrs K Locke; Best Pony Cup Champion - Mr & Mrs K Locke; Kivells Cup best Mountain & Moorland Pony - Mr & Mrs K Locke; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion - Sue Ford; Show Committee Cup Open Show jumping - Charmaine Quinlan; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed member of the Pony Club in Novice Jumping - Francine Gilbert; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping - Marion Sanders.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: Best Guinea Pig - Jess & Hayley Warring; Best Rabbit - Tammy Bakehouse; Pure Bred Large Fowl - Sarah Fishleigh & Dan Cole; Pure Bred Bantam - Sarah Fishleigh & Dan Cole; Any Other Variety - Cathy Warren; Large Waterfowl - Sarah Fishleigh & Dan Cole ; Bantam Waterfowl - Nicky Buxton; Overall Champion - Sarah Fishleigh & Dan Cole
Silage and cereals classes: First prize winners: Clamp Silage - Mr K Furse; Big Bale Silage - Mr N Stacey; Hay - Mr P Beare; Barley - Mr P Beare.
After the show villagers and those from further a field came out for a great community get together and evening of celebrations with a chance for everyone to let their hair down enjoying a live band “Rock n Roll Outlaws” and a Disco.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, judges, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this years show as well as to our President, Mr Jeff Endacott for carrying out his role admirably. Thanks also to Holsworthy Army Cadet Force, who helped us this year with various activities throughout the day. In addition the Chairman would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously gave their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars and more, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible.
DIARY DATE - next years show - Saturday 15 August 2015
62nd ASHWATER AGRICULTURAL SHOW
17 August 2013 - Rainy but far from downhearted!
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who braved the awful weather last Saturday to support the 62ndAshwater Agricultural Show. After such a long spell of fine weather the show was unfortunate to fall on probably the worst day of the summer we have had, however this did not put a stop to proceedings! The committee are extremely grateful to everyone who came along despite the weather, ensuring the day was worth while and enjoyable. Entries were strong, particularly the cattle and sheep classes which were 60% up on 2012. Fur and Feather classes were also well represented and an amazing 30 young handlers came along to demonstrate their excellent skills with both cattle and sheep.
Horse classes commenced bright and earlier with a reasonable number of entries considering the weather! The children however were not a bit bothered by it, with many insisting on taking part in the clear round show jumping and Gymkhana during the worst of the rain. Pony classes also took place and the highest number of entries were seen in the novelty classes. At the same time the family fun dog show was enjoyed by an array of fine dogs and their rather rain soaked owners.
This years show was officially opened by the President, Mr Bill Harper following a parade of vintage tractors in the main ring where Mr Harper awarded ‘Presidents choice award‘ to a beautifully restored example of a 1951 Series 2 Field Marshall tractor, owned by Peter Treleven. This was followed by a parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds before an afternoon of show jumping took place.
Various trade stands came along and made the best of the bad conditions and everyone sheltering from the rain in the refreshment tent were treated to lively entertainment from local family band Jdacc Brass. The show was held in conjunction with Ashwater Horticultural Society which put on a fantastic show with entries ranging from homemade produce to plants and photography, providing much needed indoor relief from the elements.
The committee would like to say a big thank you to all those who generously sponsored classes including Kivells, Mole Valley Farmers, Mr and Mrs S J Griffin, Mr and Mrs P Moon, Carey Valley Woodlands, Mr A Ogborne, Tamar Milling, Dave Lawrence and Adrian Cann Contracting.
RESULTS
This years show saw many prize winners,the cup winners are listed below for the livestock and horse classes:
Cattle classes: Glass Bowl for Supreme Champion Cattle - Mr J W H Neale; Show Committee Cup for best local Beef - Mr J W H Neale; Cup for best yearling heifer - Mr L Rockett; The Ken Jones Cup for Young Handlers Cattle - Edward Warrington.
Sheep classes: Supreme Champion Sheep sponsored by Mr and Mrs S J Griffin and presented with a glass bowl - Mr S Ellis; Ashwater Show Cup for Sheep Female Champion - Mr G Hutchings; Frank Howard Cup for Sheep Male Champion - Mr S Ellis; C K Jones Cup for most points gained in Sheep Classes - Heather Blease; Mr and Mrs G King Cup for Young Handlers Sheep - Charlotte Alvares.
Horse classes: The Classes 1-4 Horse Championship, sponsored by Mr and Mrs P Moon went to Kirsty Kerslake; Supreme Championship (all Champions) sponsored by Carey Valley Woodlands and presented with the Michael Drown Cup - Kirsty Kerslake; Best Pony Cup Champion - Mr & Mrs K Locke; Kivells Cup best Mountain & Moorland Pony - Mr & Mrs K Locke; Den Piper Cup novelty Classes Champion - Sue Ford; Show Committee Cup - Neisha Cole; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed member of the Pony Club in Novice Jumping - Frankie McKechnie; John Forward of Henford Studio Architects Cup for highest placed 16 year old or under in open Show jumping - Neisha Cole.
The first prize winners for further classes are listed below:
Fur and feather classes: Best Guinea Pig - Jess Warring; Best Rabbit - Maxine and Nicole Bridgenay; Pure Bred Large Fowl - John Hart; Pure Bred Bantam - Nicky Buxton; Any Other Variety - Maxine and Nicole Bridgenay; Large Waterfowl - Nicky Buxton; Bantam Waterfowl - John Hart; Overall Champion - John Hart.
Silage and cereals classes: First prize winners: Clamp Silage - Mr and Mrs M Smale; Big Bale Silage - D Martyn; Hay - Mr C Britton; Barley - Mr R Crocombe.
Not down hearted by the weather, crowds turned out for the evening celebrations, enjoying some time to relax and dancing the night away to a live band - ‘Silverback’.
The Committee would like to reiterate its sincere thanks to all our sponsors, programme advertisers and donors for their generous support of this years show as well as to our President, Mr Bill Harper for carrying out his role admirably and keeping our spirits up when the weather was against us. In addition the Chairman would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, the members of the committee and all those non-members, family and friends who also generously gave their time to make the show a success, helping in preparation, setting up, fetching and carrying, selling dance tickets, lending equipment, providing refreshments, running bars, parking cars and more, as well as clearing up afterwards! Finally a very big thank you to everyone who came and supported the show on the day, entered classes and took part in activities! Without the help and support of so many people the show would not be possible, so once again, thank you!
62nd ASHWATER AGRICULTURAL SHOW APPROACHING
Due to be held on Saturday 17th August 2013 at The Show Field. We have the usual Cattle, Sheep, Young Handlers and Horse classes, plus the Fur and Feather and Dog classes. Trade stands, Car boot, Craft tent, bouncy castle etc. There will also be the Ashwater Primary School steel band and Jdacc Brass entertaining the crowds. The Show will be opened by the President, Mr Bill Harper at 1pm but the horse classes start at 9am. There is the Show party in the evening in the marquee (in the event the Show is cancelled due to bad weather the party will still go ahead in The Village Hall), for these tickets please contact Rosie on 07787 508958, Chris on 07799 517964 or Sophie on 07920 796551. Any other enquiries to Lynne on 077795 42570 or 01409 211441
To see what horse classes are being held or to enter cattle, sheep, forage or fur and feather classes download a copy of the 2013 Show Schedule here....
Ashwater Show Schedule 2013
61st ASHWATER AGRICULTURAL SHOW
The show this year is to be held on Saturday 18th August 2012 at The Show Field. We have the usual Cattle, Sheep, Young Handlers and Horse classes, plus the Fur and Feather and Dog classes. Trade stands, Car boot, Craft tent, bouncy castle etc. There will be a falconry display, Gun dog demonstration, gymnastics, Morris dancing and tug o war. The Show will be opened by the President at 1pm but the horse classes start at 9am. There is the Show party in the evening in the marquee (in the event the Show is cancelled due to bad weather the party will still go ahead in The Village Hall), for these tickets please contact Rosie on 07787 508958, Chris on 07799 517964 or Sophie on 07920 796551. Any other enquiries to Lynne on 077795 42570 or 01409 211441
2011
The Diamond Jubilee Show proved to be another success for the organisers and participants.
Joint Presidents Mr Rodney Brock and Mrs Ruth Carroll presided over record horse and pony entries, fur and feather displays and a parade of vintage tractors - to mention just a few of the highlights.
Ivor Cobb receives his trophy from the Joint Presidents Gymnastics, Ashwater Meerkats Cheer Leading and ferret racing kept everyone entertained along with side shows, including a pair of stocks, Falconry and Owls and a Craft Tent. The 79th Horticultural Show was held as usual now, in tandem with the Agricultural activities and provided a fine display of fruit, flowers and vegetables. Plenty of high grade sheep and cattle kept the judges on their toes and whilst sheep shearing was missing this year due to working commitments the evening entertainment took a different format with the aptly named Horse Band proving their versatility and playing a wide range of cover versions in the marquee attended by nearly 200. 2010
The show president Mr Bryan Lewens officially opened the show at 2pm, followed by a parade of the South Tetcott Hunt hounds. This year's schedule presented over 35 horse show classes - including show jumping and a gymkhana, over 20 cattle and sheep classes - including young handlers classes. Other attractions were a falconry display, Alpacas, bouncy castle, children's entertainment, sheep shearing, family fun dog show and tug of war competition! There were also a large number of trade and other stands ranging from the Devon Wildlife Trust to the Community Council for Devon as well as local 'fund raisers' including the human fruit machine raising money in aid of the proposed community shop. During the evening the traditional skittles event took place as the beer flowed and once again the day proved to be a great success. Thanks to everyone who took part, worked hard to arrange events or put up (and took down) tents, marshalled traffic, roped areas and provided, loaned, erected and dismantled hurdles, exhibits and all the essential ingredients for a successful event.