RECORD crowds and entries, boosted by glorious sunshine, provided the 126th Malton Show with what the organisers believe was its best for years.
The show, which has been hit by heavy rain and losses in some recent years, saw its fortunes take a dramatic upturn due to a large number of other agricultural shows – including the Great Yorkshire – having to be cancelled because of the wet weather.
Organisers estimated the crowd to be in the region of 10,000 – the best for years.
Show chairman Michael Clearey was delighted with the success in his first year in the post, and which started from the point the gates opened and cars queued to get into the picturesque park grounds of Scampston Hall.
He believed many people had gone to the show after being disappointed that so many others throughout Yorkshire had had to be called off this summer.
He said: “There was a very positive feel about the whole day. It was a real success thanks to the great team of helpers.”
However, said Mr Clearey, he was keen to see more young people joining the show committee and helping to run the event.
He said: “I plan to visit the senior schools to encourage young people to get involved. Agriculture is an important part of Ryedale’s economy and it is vital that shows such as Malton thrive.
“Trade stands and stallholders seemed to have been busy which was a very encouraging sign.”
Mr Clearey said ground conditions had been excellent due to the park being on sand.
“The quality of the livestock entries was second to none – it was marvellous to see such an impressive line-up in the grand parade. We have had both quality and quantity in all classes – livestock, fur and feather, horticulture, crafts, horses, as well as our main ring attractions. I am sure we shall have had a big success financially, too.”
Malton mayor Coun Jason Fitzgerald-Smith said: “People came from all parts of Yorkshire and I’m sure our show benefitted from so many others having to be called off because of the wet conditions.
“We had a splendid balance of trade stands and stalls which provided a wide appeal top the many visitors and there's credit due to the organisers for all their hard work.”
Coun Fitzgerald-Smith said he was particularly pleased with the quality and quantity of entries in the horse and livestsock classes.
Show president Ian Hamilton said: “We have had big crowds, perfect weather – we could not have wished for better.”
The chairman of Ryedale District Council, Coun Eric Hope, was, with his wife, Daphne, a steward at the show's poultry section, said: “Malton Show is growing year on year. “It is a wonderful shop window for the farming and horticultural industry and has been a marvellous curtain-raiser on the Ryedale show season this year.”
TROPHY WINNERS
HORSES
Scampston Cup: J W Thompson
The Earl Fitzwilliam Perpetual Cup Silver Challenge Cup – Best ridden hunter: J Thurloe
Dodsworth Memorial Trophy: J Leighton
W M Thompson (York) Cup – Best part bred Cleveland Bay: S Pullan & P Richmond
The Furness Cup – Best hunter-in hand: S Pullan & P Richmond
The C Barker Cup – Best turned-out hunter: S Pullan & P Richmond
The Francis J Welburn Trophy – Best ridden mountain and moorland pony: L Gibson
The Malton & Norton Procession Society Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup for the best heavy horse: F W Richardson
The Gladwin Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best heavy horse owner/exhibitor bred champion: F W Richardson & Sons
The Bowman Cup for the heavy horse Brood Mare with foal: F W Richardson & Sons
The George Ireland Memorial Trophy for best yearling colt: F W Richardson & Sons
The Yorks and North Counties Rosebowl: David Heskith
The Candlelighters Alexander Wilcox Memorial Shield: Poppy Parkin
The Hamilton-Smith Cup – best mini champion: Poppy Parkin
Hawkster Shetland Pony Stud Trophy – best miniature Shetland class 38: S Garbutt
Hawkster Shetland Pony Stud Trophy – best miniature Shetland class 39: J Walker
Francis J Welburn Trophy: L Gibson
Conrhenny Schweppes Memorial Trophy: A Jones
A1 Hydraulics Perpetual Shield: A Christopher
CATTLE
Behrens Cup: K L White
Givendale Cup: TA & P Johnson
Aberdeen Angus Club Cup: TA & P Johnson
R W Rickatson Silver Salver: Dale
Fuller Trophy: Corner
Wells Cundall Cup: J L White & Son
F R Milner Cup: R J Wilkinson
K Wilson Cup: Donaldson & Hall
W M Peacock: Donaldson & Hall
Lord Buckton Cup: Donaldson & Hall
Champion British Blonde: Corner
Prest Perpetual Cup: J Dale
SHEEP
Megginson Cup: Conley & Shipley
Society rosette for Jacobs: S Dodsworth
Borman Cup: AJ & J M Chapman
L & S Pratt Silver Rose Bowl: P Jewitt & Son
Society rosette for Blue-Face Leicester: J & D Stenton
Society rosette for British Charollais: C Dougherty
Starkey Cup: S & J Hunter
Roland Stephenson Trophy: C Fawcett
Edwin Wood Memorial Trophy: C Mudd
John Goodman Trophy: A E Goodman
Sir Richard Storey Trophy: Mr and Mrs J Le Cornu
Malton Agricultural Society: S Dodsworth
HORTICULTURAL, PRODUCE AND HANDICRAFTS
Russell & Wrangham Tankard for best exhibit in flower section: R Rishworth
Charles Rose Tankard for best rose exhibit: D Flower
J F Challis & Son Challenge Cup for best vegetable exhibit: B Stockdale
Cecily Knaggs Cup for best exhibit in the bread and cake section: V Brierley
Kathleen Cuthbertson Cup for best exhibit in handicraft section: P Mallard
Beryl Featherston Cup for most points in handicraft section: J Billingham & J Kent
RESULTS
HORSES
Heavy Horses
Brood Mare with own foal at foot: F W Richardson & Sons
Colt or filly foal, progeny of mare in class 1: Mr S Cross
Yearling colt, filly or gelding: F W Richardson & Sons
Two year old colt, filly or gelding: Fellthorpe Shires
Gelding or mare, three years and over: F W Richardson & Sons
Pair of horses shown in hand: F W Richardson & Sons
Decorated heavy horse: David Hesketh
Ridden Hunters
The Ponies (UK) unaffiliated novice ridden hunter: Judi Thurloe
The Ponies (UK) Brineton small hunter championship: Anthea Thompson
The Ponies (UK) Whittakers Lord open hunter: Judi Thurloe
Hunter Breeding
Small hunter brood mare: Mr and Mrs M Grubb
Colt of filly foal: Mrs J Riby
Hunter brood mare: Mrs J Leighton
Colt or filly foal, progency of mare in class 17: Mrs J Riby
Yearling colt, filly or gelding foaled in 2010: Mrs D M Johnston
Two year old gelding, colt or filly foaled in 2010: Hazel Bramley
Part bred Cleveland Bays
In-hand Part-bred Cleveland Bay any age: Peter Richmond
Skewbald and Piebald
Skewbald/Piebald Open in-hand championship: Fran Embleton
Ridden Skewbald/Piebald combined class: Tessa Nelson
Ridden show ponies
BSPS/Brineton ridden show pony summer championship: Katie Richardson
BSPS/Brineton ridden show pony summer championship: Verity Sowersby
BSPS/Brineton ridden show pony summer championship (mare or gelding four years old and not exceeding 128cm): Verity Sowersby
In-Hand Mountain and Moorland
The Glyn Greenwood mountain & moorland in hand pony (Stallion mare or gelding four years old and over): Macleod & Appleton R Rawlinson
The Glyn Greenwood mountain & moorland in hand pony: S Cook
Ridden Mountain and Moorland
The Kingsford mountain & moorland ridden pony of the year, large breeds: Lauren Gibson
Working Hunter Ponies
BSPS Open Cradle Stakes: Mrs L Wesselow
BSPS/Lord Frederick Nursery Stakes: Xanthe de Wesselow
BSPS/Colne working hunter pony, riders under 14: Annabel Jones
CATTLE
Aberdeen Angus
Bull, any age: T A & P Johnson
Maiden heifer: T A & P Johnson
British Limousin
Bull, any age: Mr J B Wainwright
Maiden heifer: Mr Sutcliffe.
Registered British Blonde
Bull, any age: R T Ward
Maiden heifer: T R Craven
Any other British native pedigree beef bred
Bull, any age: R James
Cow: G Bulmer
Maiden heifer: R James
Any other continental pedigree beef breed
Maiden heifer: J Fawcettt
Beef cattle
Charolais & Simmental Sterk, Charolais cross bred steer, Simmental cross bred steer – any weight: J White & Son
Continental steer: P Farmery
Continental steer, other than Charolais and Charolais cross, Simmental and Simmental cross, over 500kg: J L White & Son
Belgian Blue X heifer, any weight: P Farmery
Belgian Blue X steer any weight: R J Wilkinson
Heifer under 500kg: Donaldson & Halll
Heifer 500kg and over: J L White & Son
Matching pair of beasts, any age: Donaldson & Hall
Best baby beef under 350kgs, male or female: J Waind & M Tate
Best young handler: J Dale
SHEEP
Leicester
Leicester shearling ram: Aconley & Shipley
Leicester ram lamb: C Mudd
Leicester gimmer in full wool: Aconley & Shipley
Leicester gimmer shearling: C Mudd
Leicester gimmer lamb suitable for breeding purposes: C Mudd
Leicester breeding ewe which has suckled lambs this season: Aconley & Shipley
Suffolk
Shearling ram: A R Bulmer
Ram lamb: A R Bulmer
Ram lamb, untrimmed: D Aconley
Gimmer shearling: A R Bulmer
Gimmer lamb: A R Bulmer
Ewe which has suckled lambs this season: A R Bulmer
Best group of three (one male and two females drawn from any class): J
T & P A Black
Jacobs (Non MV Accredited)
Ram, any age: S Dodsworth
Ewe which has reared progency in the year of the show: S Dodsworth
Shearling ewe: S Dodsworth
Ewe lamb: S Dodsworth
Ram lamb: S Dodsworth
Group of three: S Dodsworth
Texel
Ram, any age: Mr and Mrs C Blythman
Ram lamb: AI & J M Chapman
Shearling ram: AI & J M Chapman
Ewe, reared lambs in 2012: Mr and Miss Blythman
Best group of three: AJ & JM Chapman
Blue Faced Leicester
Ram, any age: J & D Stenton
Ram lamb: J & D Stenton
Ewe, reared lambs in 2012: J & D Stenton
Gimmer lamb: J & D Stenton
Gimmer shearling: NE & DS Harland
Best group of three: NE & DS Harland
British Charollais
Ram, any age: C Dougherty
Ram lamb: S & J Hunter
Ewe, any age: C Dougherty
Shearling: C Dougherty
Ewe lamb: C Dougherty
Best group of three: C Dougherty
Any other continental breed
Ram, one year old and over: J Dennis
Female, one year old and over: S & J Hunter
Tup lamb born in 2012: S & J Hunter
Gimmer lamb born in 2012: S & J Hunter
Best group of three: S & J Hunter
North Country Cheviots
Aged or shearling ram: S Dodsworth
Ram lamb born in 2012: S Dodsworth
Female, any age: S Dodsworth
Shearling ewe: S Dodsworth
Gimmer lamb born in 2012: S Dodsworth
Group of three: S Dodsworth
Fat lambs
Pen of three cross-bred lambs, untrimmed: Fawcett
Pen of three cross-bred lambs: Fawcett
Non-pedigree sheep
Pen of two Down Cross or Scotch White-Faced half-bred gimmer shearlings: C Mudd
Pen of two Down Cross or Scotch White-Faced half-bred ewes: C Mudd
GOATS
Milkers (female goats, any age, in milk)
Saanen or British Saanen milker: A Hubbard
British Alpine milker: D Shipley
Toggenburn or British Toggenburn milker: G & E Cooke
Any other variety milker: G & E Cooke
Goatlings (female goats, over one year old but not exceeding two, not
having born a kid)
Saanen or British Saanen goatling: A Hubbard
British Alpine goatling: D Shipley
Toggenburn or British Toggenburg milker: G & E Cooke
Any other variety goatling: A Hubbard
Kids (female goats, over two calendar months, not exceeding one year)
Saanen or British Saanen kid: A Hubbard
British Alpine kid: D Shipley
Toggenburg or British Toggenburg kid: G & E Cooke
Any other variety kid: A Hubbard
Goat in milk, and daughter: G & E Cooke
SHEEPDOGS
Open trials: I Murdoch with Bob
Champion: I Murdoch
Best shed: I Murdoch
Best local: I Murdoch
Best OLF: I Murdoch
Best lady: B Swinbank
Best pen: P Exelby
Best run before 11am: D Cheetham
FANCY PIGEONS
Modena adult: V and P Cox
AV Blower AA: Richardson and Graham
Dragoon, genuine, show or ex-homer: V and P Cox
American show racer, adult: S W Henderson
American show racer, 2012 bred: M S Knaggs and Sons
Nun AC adult: R S Henderson
Nun AC bred 2012: R S Henderson
Tumbler self of barred adult cock: M S Knaggs and Sons
Adult hen: M S Knaggs and Sons
Tumbler self or barred bred 2012: M S Knaggs and Sons
Tumbler, adult cock: M S Knaggs and Sons
Adult hen: M S Knaggs and Sons
Tumbler bred 2012: M S Knaggs and Sons
Oriental frill adult: S W Henderson
African owl or turbit adult: Richardson and Graham
Old German owl: A J Muir
Roller Ad: Hauff and Chapman
Roller 2012: D K Knaggs
WOEFT or Ex tippler: R S Henderson
WOEFT 2012: R S Henderson
VPC colour breed, adult: A J Muir
Colour 2012: Hauff and Chapman
AOV adult: Richardson and Graham
AOV 2012: J Berriman
Any other variety, long faced muffed or grouse legged adult: Richardson and Graham
AOV, 2012: Richardson and Graham
AOV, long faced clean legged adult: J Berriman
AOV, long faced bred 2012: A Parker
Junior AV AA (seven-26 years): J Knaggs
Grand challenge fancy adult, duplicated: Richardson and Graham
Grand challenge, fancy bred 2012: M S Knaggs and Sons
Show pen racers
Adult cock: Edson and Wheatcroft
Cock bred 2012: Dixon and Dodgson
Hen bred 2012: Dixon and Dodgson
Through wires adult cock: Edson and Wheatcroft
Adult hen: Dixon and Dodgson
Cock bred 2012: Dixon and Dodgson
Hen, bred 2012: Dixon and Dodgson
Selling class show racers: Dixon and Dodgson
Grand challenge show racers: Edson and Wheatcroft
POULTRY AND EGGS
Poultry
AV hard feather, male or female: P Christon
AV heavy male: P E Smedley
AV heavy female: P E Smedley
AV light male: P E Smedley
AV light female: Littlewood and Smithson
AV rare breed: C Gullon
Bantams
Trio hard feather: D Hall
Trio soft feathered: A Agar
Spangle female: Battlefield Stud
Black or blue self, male or female: P Littlewood
Any colour, bred 2012: R Bristow
Modern game, male or female: D Hall
Bred 2012: D Hall
Hard feather: P E Smedley
Wyandotte, white, male or female: C Parker
Wyandotte, AOC, male or female: I Brewis
Rock, AC male or female: D and W L Agar
RI, red male: P Hutchinson
RI red, female: S and L Dinsdale
Leghorn, male or female: D and W L Agar
Orpington male: P E Smedley
Orpington, female: P E Smedley
Sussex male: A Agar
Sussex female: A Agar
AOV light breed male: P E Smedley
Female: H Winfield
Heavy breed, male or female: C Gullon
Soft feather, male bred 2012: D and W L Agar
Soft feather, female: D and W L Agar
Langshan Morf: R Cornforth
Australdorp: S and L Dinsdale
Rare breed male or female: C Gullon
Asian, male or female: P Christon
True bantams
Belgian anvers, male: R Bristow
Female: A G R Knaggs
Belgian AOV: A G R Knaggs
Dutch gold male; K and B Bradley
Dutch gold female: W Jordan
Dutch AOV, male: K and B Bradley
Female: K and B Bradley
Rose Combe male or female: R Bristow
Pekin black male or female: G C Pearson
Pekin, AOC, male or female: C Gullon
Serama male or female: W Jordan
Japanese male or female: W Jordan
AV bantam junior (under 16 years): H Winfield
Ducks
Call or miniature duck: H Winfield
Drake: R Cornforth
AOV duck: J Cornforth
Drake: H Winfield
Large fowl eggs
Three white: M Bush
Brown: J and H Beard
AOC: M Bush
Bantam eggs
Three white: T Chatwin
Brown: J and H Beard
AOC: T Chatwin
Waterfowl: J and H Beard
Waterfowl egg contents: J Cornforth
Largefowl egg: T Hill
Bantam egg: T Chatwin
VINTAGE MACHINERY
Tractor: David Kendall
Tractor driven machinery: Mike Elliott
Engine driven machinery: John McAndrew
Tractor, 1960: Robert Laycock
Tractor pre-1960: Andrew Willis
Closed crank engine: Julian Hayton
Close crank engine: Tol Harrington
Model: Brian Stephenson
HORTICULTURAL SECTION
Flowers
Sweet peas in any container: R Rishworth
Mixed perennials in any container: S Haigh
Three dahlias cactus: R B Potter
Three dahlias decorative: R B Potter
Orchid: R Palmer
Four pansies of one variety: D Flower
Fern in a pot: D Flower
One single bloom rose: D Flower
Roses in any container: S Haigh
Lady’s spray, garden material: S Haigh
Lady’s spray, florists’ material: S Haigh
Gent’s buttonhole, garden material: S Haigh
Gent’s buttonhole, florists, material: S Haigh
Basket of mixed flowers and foliage from your garden only, any size: S Haigh
Cactus in any size pot: D Flower
Succulent in nay size pot: M Harrison
A pot plant, foliage: R B Potter
Pot plant, flowering: M Harrison
Planted tub or window box, any size: B Wainwright
Hanging container: B Stockdale
One geranium in a pot: B Stockdate
One flowering begonia (tuberous): B Stockdale
Fruit and Vegetables
One cucumber: R B Potter
One truss of tomatoes: D Clarke
Heads of lettuce: B Stockdale
Three carrots: B Stockdale
Three beetroot: D Clarke
One cauliflower: R B Potter
Onions: B Stockdale
One cabbage: D Clarke
Four pods of broad beans: B Stockdale
Four potatoes, any variety: D Clarke
Herbs in a container: B Stockdale
A tray containing four salad vegetables, space 18” square: S Haigh
Gooseberries, six berries on a plate: R B Potter
Half pint of blackcurrants on stalks: D Clarke
Two rhubarb sticks: J Patmore
One flower and one vegetable: R B Potter
Any other fruit not included in schedule: D Clarke
Any other vegetable: B Stockdale
BREAD AND CAKES
My favourite tea towel: L Lount
Four fruit scones: J Almond
Bakewell tart: Valerie Brierley
Decorated carrot cake: M Legard
Round of shortbread: V Brierley
Battenburg cake: M Legard
Jam-filled Victora sponge: M Legard
Rich spice loaf: D Allanson
Savoury flan: D Briggs
Ginger loaf: M Legard
Four cheese scones: D Briggs
Four buttefly buns: S Scaife
Chocolate brownies: D Briggs
Pavlova: K Jordan
Pizza: C Simpson
Canapes: M Legard
Chelsea buns: M Legard
One plate apple pie: M Legard
Four assorted tarts: M Legard
Decorated cake to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee: J Bartlett
Jar of lemon curd: J Bartlett
Jar of marmalade: H Thornes
Jar of jelly: C Simpson
Jar of jam: J Bartlett
Bottle of fruit cordial: D Briggs
Any article in medium not listed: P Millard
Hand-knitted double knit garment: C Brader
Hand-knitted garment for child under five: C Brader
Hand-knitted garment in aran: J Billingham
Hand-knittted garment in four-ply or under: J Kent
Hand-knitted garment for a baby: J Kent
Hand-knitted/crochet accessory: J Drant
Soft toy: J Kent
Cushion: G Wilson
Handmade bag: M Knaggs
Any cross stitch: S Fox
Original textile design to include mixed media: V Gilbert
Any article of sewing: M Knaggs
Hand-made card: V Gilbert
Any novelty article knitting or crochet: P Millard
Any item of woodwork: G Malan
Any article made from recycled material: J Billingham
Charity knitting: J Kent
Original framed or mounted painting or drawing: A Palmer
Photography
Animals: M Legard
My favourite view: Fox
Jubilee celebrations: J Piercy
Children’s classes
Up to and including seven years – an animal/reptile made from vegetable/fruit: E Knaggs
Eight to 13 years – an animal/reptile made from vegetable/fruit: H Bulmer
Up to and including seven years – any vegetable grown by exhibitor: R Knaggs
Eight to 13 years – Any vegetable grown by exhibitor: B Wheldon
Eight to 13 years – Diamond Jubilee arrangement: B Wheldon
Up to and including seven years – one pizza: A Simpson
8-13 years – one pizza: F Simpson
Up to and including seven years – gingerbread person: A Simpson
8–13 years gingerbread person: B Wheldon
8-13 years four decorated buns: H Collinson
Up to and including seven years – any article of sewing: L Beard
8-13 any article of sewing: F Simpson
Up to and including seven years – children’s art: A Simpson
8-13 years – my favourite things: A Kent
Up to and including seven years: Children’s photography – a day out: L Beard
8-13 years: A Kent
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