At six ‘o clock in the morning on Show morning, down at Holme Meadow it was overcast, windy and cold. We anticipated twelve hours of discomfort, but no, by 9am. the sun had broken through and we couldn’t have wished for a better day. People flocked to the show in thousands and we must have come close to the record attendance set two years ago. It was good to see so many families there and many have commented how much they enjoyed their day.

The ladies of the Women’s Institute had a successful 80th. ‘Birthday’ and put on a display of photos and memorabilia to mark the occasion. The Craft Marquee gets ever bigger and there were some thirty stalls this year. There were also over seventy trade stands on show. Entries were down in some of the horse classes, probably in part due to the economic climate and the cost of fuel, but also the clash of dates again with the Bramham Horse Trials. However the Unaffiliated Jumping, as usual, was well supported and as usual was the last to finish. Jane Cross and her team deserve a medal!

We had a variety of displays in the main ring, Bill Heslop showing great skill in handling his sheepdogs, sheep and geese and the Vintage and Classic Car Society put on an impressive parade of vehicles, the star being a van which had been used on the continent during the First World War.

Next year the Show coincides with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee so the Committee will be looking to put on something special as part of the celebrations.

Finally, on behalf of the Show Committee, may I thank all those who helped make the show such a success.

John England

Secretary.