THE historic Masham Sheep Fair took place at the weekend.
Celebrating all aspects of sheep farming, the event commemorates the time when as many as 70,000 sheep were sold each year in the town’s market place. There were sheep shows and classes and entertainment such as sheep racing, sheepdog demonstrations, tours of Theakston and Black Sheep breweries, a procession through the town and a flower display in St Mary’s Church.
The show also celebrated other aspects of sheep farming and this year will include The Wool Event at Masham Town Hall, where exhibitors and crafts people reflect on the importance of sheep and wool to Masham.
One of the show’s long-standing volunteers, well-loved local farmer Ken Wilkinson, died this year aged 64. His funeral attracted more than 500 people. A new cup for classes for Young Farmers was added to the show in his memory, as he was keen to support young farmers in his lifetime.
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