Another Successful Year!

The 150th Great Yorkshire Show proved to be a resounding success with both the gate figure competitive entries amongst the highest in the event’s history. Some 126,376 visitors attended the region’s largest annual countryside event. The figure was one of the highest of the last decade. The record of 135,111 was established in 2006... Read more

Keeping It All In The Family At Cherry Burton

It’s not often you see a grown man on his knees, but James Waring will do anything in the name of competition and tried his best to convince the judges in just that manner at this year’s Driffield Show....Read more

Westmorland County Show Picture Special

he only thing that proved dreadful about this year’s Westmorland County Show was the forecast. Christine Knipe and her staff at Lane Farm must have been very concerned prior to the show, but they needn’t have worried. The sun shone and the crowds once again turned out in their droves to witness the best that Westmorland has to offer - from high quality livestock to brilliant local produce in the UK’s biggest food marquee! Read more

Driffield Show 2008 Picture Special

Record crowds and another sweltering day ensured Driffield Show’s reputation was even further enhanced this year. The quality of the livestock on show really is an eye-opener for all of those who think the East Riding of Yorkshire is purely an arable area - and it attracts stock from far and wide too! Read more

Kilnsey Show 2008 Picture Special

Atrocious weather conditions turned Kilnsey Show into a quagmire this year, but it certainly didn’t dim the enthusiasm of those who were there. It was one of those days when visitors, stand holders and competitors were being hauled on to the showground as much as they had to be hauled off at the end! The sheep and cattle areas were strictly for those who had wellies! But there those who tried paddling across in trainers and even high heels! For the record, here are some of the brighter spots in the day! Read more


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