Sunshine attracts a crowd of 5,000 to the Rosedale Show

This year’s presidents were husband and wife, John and Carol Cockerill, two long-standing supporters of the show.

John, who works on the Holt Estate in Rosedale, has been showing poultry for many years, while Carol has been a prominent exhibitor in the home-baking sections.

He has been associated with the show for half a century but this year’s event, he believed was one of the most successful.

However, said Mr Cockerill, like many village shows, it needed to attract younger people to its committee to help in its organisation and ensure its future.

“It’s a great rural show, in a beautiful setting,” said Mr Cockerill. “It seems to get more popular year after year with people coming from all parts of the country to stay here just for the show.”

This year’s new attractions includes classes for highland cattle and an exhibition of alpacas.

A large number of agricultural horses and foals were also exhibited, along with some of Ryedale’s finest livestock in the cattle and sheep sections.

Veteran shire horse breeder, Bob Pearson, of Fylingthorpe, donned a traditional smock, red and white spotted neck-tie and hat, to add to his role as a ploughman showing his grey shire, Noble.

One of North Yorkshire’s leading agricultural horse breeders – he has eight horses – Bob said: “They are always a popular attractions at the rural shows. We take great pride in showing them with all their brasses and rosettes.

“I was brought up in farming with horses because my father would never have a tractor on the land.

“I don’t go on holiday – I spend my time instead going round the agricultural shows with the horses – it’s a smashing way of life and I’m helping to keep alive a real piece of English countryside tradition.”

Stalls and a large craftwork marquee, as well as music provided by the Malton White Star band, made for an outstanding day.

* Two stalwarts of the show’s past, Ron and Joan Graham, were remembered when their daughter, Stephanie Myers, presented special rosettes in their memory, to championship winners.

Mr and Mrs Graham ran the show’s fur and feather sections for many years, and Stephanie has taken over from her mother as the secretary. Her father was a nationally recognised judge of pigeons.

Beer tent drama

A FREAK gust of wind blew down the beer tent at Rosedale show, damaging three parked cars.

Louise Dale, of Norton, described what happened.

She said: “It blew a distance of 150 feet in to the car park somersaulting over five rows of parked cars, causing damage to several vehicles, including smashing the windscreen of a van belonging to The Press (sister paper of the Gazette & Herald). It also injured one woman who I saw holding her head. She was being attended to by a medical team.

It is not believed the woman’s injuries were serious as a spokeswoman for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it had not sent paramedics to the event.

The tent had been allocated a new spot on the from its previous site at the bottom of the valley fields.

Show results

Trophy winners

Ryedale District Council Trophy: A Yeoman
Malcolm Johnson Trophy: Mr Swales
Anthony Milburn Cup: M Mortimer
Mr Magnum Cup: C Sowerby
E Miller Cup: R Russell
Sonlry Memorial Cup: Dodsworth & Grubb
James Farrow Cup: F W O Richardson
George Johnson Trophy: F W O Richardson
Jemmy Aconley Shield: F W O Richardson
W Pearson Cup: J Latham
A & AW Champion Cup: E Robinson
Decaward Shield: C Potts
Turnbull Cup: E Wilson
John Neesam Cup: C Potts
Hawsker Stud Trophy (Standard Shetland Pony): J Walker
Hawsker Stud Trophy (Miniature Shetland Pony): Mrs Thompson
Brian Milburn Cup: S Cook
Oakbury Stud Trophy: S Cook
Treddenoch Trophy: J Smith
PY Cup: J Smith
Roland Stephenson Cup: A Beckett
Scotch Sheep Cup: D Ward
Ernest Metcalfe Cup: S Myers
Gerald Barraclough Trophy: P Metcalfe
A Carter Cup: A & L Fawbert
Rosedale and District Cup: A & L Fawbert
John Rees Tankard: M Allan
Pickering Tankard: W F Frank
Legard Trophy: A Clark
Dowson Cup: M Leckenby
James Birkmyre Cup: C Small
Doris Mappin Cup: C Small
Chrissie Colledge Cup: J Kent
Dolsan Cup: B Waite
O’Brien Cup: J McBurnley
Updale Cup: C Milledge
Gwyneth John Goblet: J McBurnley
Dolphin Rose Bowl: J Morton
Sloots Art: B Tyson
Bill Church Plaque: P Staples
Gary Holmes Shield: J Meay
Jackson/Colwey Cup: O Doughty, A Gillies and C Blackburn-Brace
West Riding Cup: L Coote
Reg Harvey Cup: M Leckonby
Bowes Rose Cup: L Thompson
Sims Cup: J Morton and P Wilson
Jack Bowes Trophy: J Morton
John Young Cup: B Stockdale
Desmond’s Cup: R Potter
Bert Thompson Cup: B Stockdale
Pearson Cup: W H Dunn and Sons
James Hodgson Cup: E Brooks
Rosedale Show Cup: Scaling family
Rheinberg Cup: M Edginton
Howardian Shield: M Edginton
Pammar Trophy: M Edginton
John Frankland Cup: M Edginton
Martin Shield: A Hubbard

Class winners

Cattle

Continental steer under 500kgs: S Swales
Continental steer over 500kgs: S Swales
Butcher’s heifer under 400kgs: JL White and Son
Butcher’s heifer over 400kgs: Mudd & Bentley
Pair of beef animals: Mudd & Bentley
Pure bred female: S Swales
Pure bred Highland male: J Morrison
Pure bred Highland female: N Fletcher
Beef calf shown by youngster under 5-years: F Beal
Dairy calf shown by youngster under 5-years: G Potter

Goats

Saannen: A Hubbard
Toggenburg or Alpine: G & E A Cooke
Any other variety: A Hubbard
Pygmy: D Smith
Goatling without kid Saannen: A Hubbard
Goatling without kid Toggenburg: G E & A Cooke
Goatling without kid any other variety: D Smith
Female kid Saannen: A Hubbard
Female kid any other variety: A Hubbard
Female kid pygmy: J Jordan

Horses

Hunters

Mare or gelding over 5.2h: M Mortimer
Mare or gelding over 4.2h: C Sowerby
Hunter brood mare with foal: Dodsworth and Grubb
Hunter foal: R Russell
Hunter yearling: Dodsworth and Grubb
Hunter two years: W Osborne

Heavy horses

Best decorated: V Dent
Barren mare: D W & S D Rutter
Best brood mare with foal: F W O Richardson & Son
Carting foal: F W O Richardson & Son
Colt two years: F W O Richardson & Son
Colt yearling: F W O Richardson & Son
Single heavy horse: D Hesketh
Pair heavy horse: D W & S D Rutter

Ponies

Under 8-years: J Latham
Leading rein under 2.2h: E Robinson
Pony below 2.2h: C Potts
Pony between 2.2h and 3.2h: K Holmes
Pony between 3.2h and 4.2h: E Wlson
Ponies in hand Shetland pony: J Walker
Welsh mountain section: A S Cook
Small breeds: U McNeil
Large breeds: T Wren
Coloured horse/pony under three years: S Newlove
Pony with foal: U McNeil
Pony, colt, filly: J Smith
Pony yearling: S Newlove
Pony two to three years: C Seller
Fancy dress: A Beckett

Sheep

Scotch sheep

Tup lamb: D E Ward
Gimmer lamb: D E Ward
Scotch ram: D E Ward
Aged ram: D E Ward
Ewe suckled lamb 2009: D E Ward
Gimmer shearling: D E Ward
Group of four: D E Ward
Swaledale Tup lamb: A & L Fawbert
Shearling ram: A & S Myers
Aged ram: P Metcalfe
Gimmer lamb: A & L Fawbert
Gimmer shearling: Overdale Farms
Gimmer lamb with tup lamb: P Metcalfe
Ewe suckled lamb 2009: S Myers
Group of four: P Metcalfe

Masham and Mules

Gimmer lamb: S W & T A Milners
Gimmer shearling: M & B Allen
Gimmer lamb: I Watson
Gimmer shearling: M & B Allen
Mule or gimmer lamb owned by member North Yorks Moors Quality Sheep Association: I D Watson
Cross bred ewe: M & B Allen
Any other cross bred gimmer shearling: S W & T A Milner

Blue faced Leicester

Tup lamb: W Frank
Gimmer lamb: N E & D S Harland
Tup any age: N E &D S Harland
Ewe any age: N E & D S Harland

Butchering lambs

Terminal sire: M &B Allen
Lamb under 40kilos: M & B Allen
Lamb 4 kilos and over: M & B Allen
Horned wether lambs: S W & T A Milner
Gimmer or wether lambs: M & B Allen
Local fat lambs: L Doughty

Rare and minority breeds

Primitive male: D Clarke
Primitive female: D Clarke
Short wool male: A Clark
Short wool female: V Cutting
Group: D Clarke
Sheep shown by child under-years: E Parfitt
Child 2-6-years: E Dick

Industrial

White loaf: D Lauff
Brown loaf: V Bryant
Pasties: M Leckonby & D Allanson
Fruit flan: M Leckonby
Fruit scones: V Bryant
Cheese scones: M Leckonby
Chocolate cake: R Simpson
Carrot cake: K Mawman
Fruit loaf: J Cockerill
Ginger biscuits: A Lister
Sponge cake: C Milledge
Victoria sandwich cake: J Cockerill
Shortbread: P Jackson
Queen cakes: A Lister
Savoury flan: D Allanson
Cherry loaf: M Leckonby
Men only cake: I Simpson Eggs White: H Beal
Eggs Brown: L Doughty
Eggs Blue/green: D B Clarke
Eggs Bantam: D B Clarke
Soft material fancy article: B Waite
Hard material fancy article: V Barnaby
Beadwork: V Barnaby
Embroidery: S Coombes
Cross stitch: N Dennis
Canvas: V Barnaby
Embroidery framed: C Small
Canvas framed: V Barnaby
Crochet: J Kent
Lace work: B Waite
Garment for adult: D Laycock
Garment for child: D Laycock
Peg doll: M Sleightholme
Useful article: M Tasker
Soft toy: J Kent
Patchwork: B Waite
Greetings card: C Small
Anniversary card: H Nicholson
Something new/old: J Staples
Drink from the hedgerow: K Sedon
Lavender bag: R Staples
Tea bread: S Tyrrell

Preserves

Raspberry jam: J McBurney
Strawberry jam: J Staples
Jam other variety: J McBurney
Jelly: J Jackson
Marmalade: J Morton
Lemon curd: C Eves
Pickle: C Milledge
Chutney: C Milledge
Salad cream: C Milledge
White or rose dry/sweet wine: D McBurney
Red dry/sweet wine: M Sears
Damson gin: D McBurney
Sloe gin: L Starling
Any other liqueur: J McBurney

Women’s Institute and Yorkshire Country Women’s section

Ginger loaf: J Cockerill
Cushion: C Featherstone
Posy: J Morton
Jam: J Cockerill
Animal made from fruit: B Tallich
Pizza: H Hickson
Iced animals: O Doughty
Cake decorated as hedgehog: N Coote

Art

Pencil: B Tyson
Collage: R Staples
Watercolour landscape: B Tyson
Watercolour still life: J Meays
Oil painting: B Tyson
Handwriting a poem: R Staples
Handwriting limerick: A Wilkinson

Photography

Couch potato: L Williams
Bird’s eye view: I Nicholson
Best of weather: J Meays
Moths: P Chambers
Team spirit: I Simpson
Me and my friend: J Meays

Children’s classes

Handwriting reception: F Gillies
Painting reception: H Dring
Collage infants: C Simpson
Handwriting Years 1 and 2: C Meays
Painting Years 1 and 2: T Meays
Computer portrait Years 1 and 2: P Doughty
Model Years 1 and 2: L Wright
Handwriting Years 3 and 4: J Summerhayes
Painting Years 3 and 4: M Middleton
Collage Years 3 and 4: C Marley
Model Years 3 and 4: S Knowels
Handwriting Years 5 and 6: L Coote
Painting Years 5 and 6: C Blackburn-Brace
Collage Years 5 and 6: C Blackburn-Brace
Model Years 5 and 6: A Gillies
Handwriting 2-5 Years: C Dring
Art 2-5 Years: J Wright
Flower arrangement years and under: P Simpson
Flower arrangement 2-5 Years: A Horseman

Flowers

Gents buttonhole: S Peet
Lady’s spray: J McBurney
Mixed flowers: L Thomspon
Bowl sweet peas: L Thompson
Decorative dahlias: R Potter
Cactus dahlias: R Potter
Pansies: B Stockdale
Annuals: L Thompson
Vase sweet peas: L Thompson
Gladiolas: B Stockdale
Marigolds: B Stockdale
Pom-Pom dahlias: R Potter

Local flowers

Dahlias: J Morton
Roses: S Myers
Pansies: P Wilson
Mixed flowers: J Morton

Plants

Flowering: R Potter
Foliage: S Morton
Cactus: D B Clarke

Fruit

Gooseberries: C Gray
Apples: D B Clarke
Soft fruit: D Allanson

Vegetables

Straw eschalots: R Potter
Cabbage: F Whitwell
Cauliflower: C Higginbottom
Rhubarb: J Staples
Broad beans: F Whitwell
Peas: R Potter
Long carrots: R Potter
Tomatoes: R Potter
Marrow: R Potter
Cherry tomatoes: B Stockdale
Kidney beans: F Whitwell
Runner beans: B Stockdale
Red eschalots: B Stockdale
Courgettes: B Stockdale
Onions with tops: B Stockdale
Winter onions: B Stockdale
Onions grown from bulb: R Potter
Beetroot: B Stockdale
Any other vegetable: F Whitwell
Cabbage: D B Clarke
Cucumber: S James
Potatoes three varieties: R Potter
Round potatoes: B Stockdale
Kidney potatoes: R Potter
Vegetable and bloom: F Whitwell
Fruit and bloom: M Leckonby
Odd shaped: B Stockdale

Farm produce

Swedes: H H Smith & Son
Fodder beet: D Kendall
Kale: H H Smith & Son
Winter barley: D Kendall
Wheat: N Hargrave
Winter barley: H H Smith & Son
Barley spring: H H Smith & Son
White oats: H H Smith & Son
Bale truss hay: D Kendall
Silage: R & J Myers

Shepherd’s crooks

Plain horn: W Gent
Plain wood: E Brooks
Decorated stick: E Brooks
Shepherd’s crook plain horn: W Gent
Shepherd’s crook wood: W Gent
Shepherd’s crook decorated: W Gent
Thumb stick wood: W Gent
Thumb stick horn: W Gent

Scarecrows

Villain/hero: C Barraclough
Traditional: P Jackson

Tractors and machinery

Best engine closed crank: A Hartas
Best engine open crank: K Dale
Best working display: I Fishburn
Best tractor pre-1960: A Yeoman & Son
Best tractor post-1960: B Kneeshaw
Best restored agricultural hand tool: J Skinner