Valley & District Show and Sports

Saturday 5th August 2017 Court Farm, Llanthony Horses, , Flowers, Vegetables, Produce, Side Shows, Fell Race, Children’s Sports, Decorated Floats and Fancy Dress, Gymkhana, Showjumping, Raffle, Refreshments, Pony Rodeo, Valley Showcase Marquee, Shearing Demonstration Wheelbarrow Race Show to be opened by the President, Mr Douglas Wright.

Pony Judging to commence at 9.00am and Showjumping at 9.30am prompt.

Admission (including parking) £5 Children 10 and under Free (includes all competitors and exhibitors)

www.llanthonyshow.co.uk HOSTS Cordelia and Colin Passmore

PRESIDENT Mr Douglas Wright

VICE-PRESIDENTS Mr Glyn Thomas, Mr I. Watkins, Mr G. Smith, Mr T. Bayliss, Mr A.J.Melmoth, Mr H. Collins, Mr G.Watkins, Mr C Willson, Mr J. Games, Mr W. Chadwick, Dr H. Williams, Mr J.L. Evans, Mr N.D. Smith, Mr A.Wright, Mr J Keates, Mr D Morgan, Mr T. Bradley, Mr K Harris, Mr D Harris.

CHAIRMAN: Ms Hannah Laurent VICE CHAIRMAN: Mark Egerton TREASURER: John Howarth

SECRETARY Andrea Ellaway Chaff House, Pont Rhys Powell, , NP7 7NU 01873 892960 E: [email protected]

LIVESTOCK SECRETARY Mr Oliver Chandler 01873 890561

HORSE & PONY SECRETARY Siân Watkins 01873 890667

SHOWJUMPING SECRETARY Ms Hannah Laurent 01873 890958

DOG SHOW SECRETARY Ms Ros Webb 01873 853458

PRODUCE SECRETARY Mrs Diane Collins 01873 892935

SPONSORSHIP SECRETARY Mr Mark Egerton 01873 890448

HONORARY VETERINARY SURGEON TBC

HONORARY ACCOUNTANTS Dorrell Oliver & Co. Abergavenny - Tel: (01873) 852113 The Show Committee wish to thank the following for their generous sponsorship:

Abergavenny Agricultural Supplies Hotel, 01873 890487 01873 737333 Mark Rees Construction Ltd 01873 890113 Abergavenny Brake and Clutch Martin Powell, Bricklayer & Stonemason 01873 857216 01873 890543 Abergavenny Fuels 01873 854781 Martin Whistance, Agricultural Contractor Accasion Marquees (Border Loos) 01873 890108 01544 327298 Mole Valley 01769573431 Alun Griffiths Contractors, 01873 857211 07879617689 Ashley Jones & NFU, Insurance Brokers Neil James, Butcher 01291 690675 01873 852665 Novalux 01600 463 008 Baileys Garage, Pantygelli P&P Pest Control, 01873 830204 Black Mountain Mineral Water Co Peter Cox 01873 860295 Powells Rural 01600 714140 Collins Design & Build 01981 240682 Richard Morris Dave & Sue Hughes, Skirrid Mountain Garage, Fuel, Shop & Hay & Straw/Building Stone Merchants Sundries 01873 890275 Dave Bevan, Agricultural Repairs & Ted Williams 01873 853942 Engineering 01873 890604 The Crown, Pantygelli 01873 853314 Dean Watkins Ltd 07966 914527 The Half Moon, Llanthony 01873 890611 Dennis Walker & Sons, Tree Surgeon The Queens, Cwmyoy 01873 890241 01873 821487 The Secret Garden Diana Evans Webbs, Household & Garden Furnishings Downey Engineering, 01873 810331 Blacksmith & Engineering 01873 890993 Williams Associates, Auctioneers Farm First Vets, 01873 840167 01873 840726 Geoff Lewis, Transformation Groundworks Woodland Services, Forest & Garden Tree Surgeons 07542 062949 Products 01873 855431 Green & Co, Accountants 01633 871122 Hay & Brecon Farmers, Farm & Equine Supplies 01497 820516 John Games Judy Rees

The Committee also wish to express their thanks and appreciation to all who have given cups, prizes and money towards the Show, and to all those who have helped in other ways. Show schedule produced by Douglas McArthur Media - [email protected] 2 No person will be allowed more than 1 entry per class. Details of entries in Classes 1 - 116 to be in by Thursday prior to Show to: Mrs D. Collins, 82, Wern Gifford, Pandy, Nr Abergavenny, NP7 8RU Tel: 01873 892935 MOBILE: 07977 118227 ***ALL ENTRIES TO BE IN THE PRODUCE TENT BY 10.30AM - NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME*** Fruit & Vegetables (OPEN) Class Entrance: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 Class 1. Potatoes, White, 5 2. Potatoes, Coloured, 5 3. Onions Spring Sown 1 variety untrimmed, 3 4. Onions Autumn Sown or sets ( 3 of 1 variety), 3 5. Runner Beans, 6 Pods 6. Broad Beans, 6 Pods 7. Peas, 6 pods 8. French Beans, 6 Pods 9. Shallots, 6 Pickling Max 1 1/4” 10. Shallots, 6 Culinary Over 1 1/4” 11. Carrots, 3 Long or short variety 12. Courgettes, 2 13. Marrow, 1 14. Cabbage, 1 15. Beet Globe, 3 16. Continental Lettuce (2 of 1 variety) 17. Tomatoes, Standard size, 3 18. Tomatoes, Cherry type under 1 1/4”, 6 19. Cucumber 20. Garlic, 3 bulbs 21. Rhubarb, 3 sticks, trimmed Perpetual Challenge Cup donated by the late Mrs C.C. Molyneux, for most points gained in Classes 1 - 21 . Sponsored by Woodland Services Vegetables (LOCAL - as per rule 20) Class entrance: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 Class 22. Selection of 5 different Vegetables to be displayed in a space of 2’ x 2’ 23 Onions autumn sown or sets, one variety, 3 24 Runner beans, 6 pods 25 Peas. 6 pods 26 Carrots, long 3 27 Carrots, short 3 28 Courgettes, 2 29 Beet globe, 3 30 Tomatoes, 3 standard size 31 Cucumber 32. 5 Potatoes, any variety or shape Perpetual Challenge Cup for Class 22, in memory of Marian Jones Perpetual Challenge Cup donated by Mrs Martin for most points gained in classes 22 - 32 Judge: John Alcock (Classes 1 - 32) Sponsored by: Dennis Walker & Son, Tree Services

3 ***ALL ENTRIES TO BE IN THE PRODUCE TENT BY 10.30AM - NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME*** Flowers (open) Class entrance: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 Class 33 Bowl of pansies, 5 blooms 34 Sweet peas, 9 spikes, 3 distinct colours 35 Bowl of mixed roses 36 Dahlias, 5 blooms decorative 37 Dahlias, 5 blooms cacti 38 Dahlias 5 blooms, pom pom not to exceed 2” diameter 39 Cut flowers 1 vase not less than 3 varieties 40 Pot plant - foliage 41 Pot plant - flowering 42 Cactus or succulent in a pot 43 An exhibit of fresh plant material in a cup and saucer 44 A gent’s buttonhole 45 A single scented rose 46 Arrangement of 5 garden herbs (named) in a kitchen utensil 47 Table decoration using flowers and/or fruit, not to exceed 16 ins in any direction

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Mrs J Collins for most points gained in classes 33 - 47 Judge: John Alcock Sponsored by: Ted Williams Funeral Directors

Baking (Open) Class entrance: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 Class 48 Novelty cake any size or shape 49 Boiled fruit cake, see recipe 50 Cherry cake, see recipe 51 Chocolate sponge, see recipe 52 Victoria sandwich, see recipe 53 Victoria sandwich (gluten free), see recipe 54 Men only, cake of own choice 55 Six shortbread biscuits 56 Treacle tart 57 Jam filled swiss roll 58 6 welsh cakes 59a 4 cup cakes decorated 59b 4 blueberry muffins 60 Apple tart (pastry top and bottom) 61 2lb loaf of bread, white or brown. If enough entries class will be split 62 Savoury quiche 63 6 cheese scones

Class 54 Cup donated by Diane Collins Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Harold W Morgan for most points gained in classes 48 - 63 Judges: Will Lloyd and Avril Preece Sponsored by: Hay and Brecon Farmers Ltd and Abergavenny Fuels 4 ***ALL ENTRIES TO BE IN THE PRODUCE TENT BY 10.30AM - NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME***

Produce (open) Class entrance: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 Class 64 Jar of jam, soft 65 Jar of jam, stone 66 Jar of jelly (any fruit) 67 Jar of marmalade 68 Jar of lemon curd 69 Jar of chutney 70 Duck eggs, 3 on a saucer 71 Hen eggs, brown 3 on a saucer 72 Hen eggs, white, 3 on a saucer 73 Hen eggs, tinted, 3 on a saucer 74 Bottle home-made cordial 75 Bottle home-made fruit flavoured spirit

Perpetual Challenge Cup Mr Jack Price memorial, for most points gained in classes 64 - 75 Judges: Will Lloyd and Avril Preece, (Preserves), Linda and Ted Fletcher (Eggs)

All exhibits to be left on display until 4.30pm. Prize money and exhibits to be collected between 4.30pm - 6pm.

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Sponsored by Green and Co. Accountants

5 Recipes Victoria Sandwich/Gluten Free Victoria Sandwich 3 egg recipe. Raspberry jam filling only, cake may be sprinkled with caster sugar.

Boiled Fruit Cake 5oz butter or margarine, 1 teacupwater, 4oz soft brown sugar, 1lb mixed fruit, 1 tsp bi-carb, 1 tsp mixed spice Method Boil all the ingredients slowly for 15 mins, then cool. When cool add 8ozs self raising flour and 2 eggs. Beat well. Cook at 325º F/160ºC for 20 mins, 275ºF/140ºC for further 1 hr 40mins (2 hrs in all)

Cherry Cake 8oz S.R. Flour • 4oz Margarine • 4oz Castor Sugar • 2 eggs Milk to Mix • Pinch of Salt • 4oz Glace Cherries Method Grease and flour a 6” cake tin. Set oven for a moderate heat - gas 3, electric 350˚F. Sift flour together with salt. Cut the cherries in half, using a little of the sifted flour to dust them. Rub the margarine into the flour until the mixture has the appearance of fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the sugar. Stir in the eggs with a little milk if necessary to give a stiff consistency. Stir the mixture very well until it is smooth, then stir in the cherries. Bake for about 1 1/4 hours, lowering the heat of the oven if necessary towards the end.

Chocolate Sponge Gas 5, Electric 375’˚F • 5oz S.R. Flour • 6oz Castor Sugar • 6oz Margarine 3 Level Tablespoons Cocoa • Warm Water to Blend Cocoa • 3 Eggs Method Cream fat and sugar. Blend cocoa with enough water to make a smooth paste and add to the mixture. Beat eggs and fold into the mixture alternately with the flour. Divide equally into 2 greased 7” sandwich tins and bake for approx. 20-25 mins until firm to the touch and shrinking slightly from the sides of the tin. Remove from tins and cool. Sandwich together with vanilla butter cream.

6 ***ALL ENTRIES TO BE IN THE PRODUCE TENT BY 10.30AM - NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME*** Handicraft (open)

Class entrance: 50p per entry Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00

Class 76 Hand knitted article, any ply 77 Article made from a mixture of materials 78 Cross stitch article 79 Hand made celebration card, any event, any medium 80 Calligraphic letter form & design (up to A3 size paper) 81 A model made from junk (not to exceed 15” in any direction) 82 Pottery item 83 Article made of wood 84 A shepherds crook with horn handle 85 A shepherds crook - one piece made of wood 86 Walking stick 87 Article made of metal may incorporate any other medium 88 An exhibit of art - painting 89 An exhibit of art - pencil 90 Photograph: “Generation Gap” bw/colour 91 Photograph “You’ve Been Framed” with caption (bw/colour) 92 Photograph “Up Close” (bw/colour)

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs M. Powell for class 76 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Mr S Powell for best exhibit in classes 83 - 87 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Lt. Col. & Mrs J Landor for the most points in classes 76 - 92

Judge Classes 76 - 82 Gwyneth Bailey Judge Classes 83 - 87 Anthony Davies Judge Classes 88 - 89 Christine Hunt Judge Classes 90 - 92 Colin Watkins Sponsored by: Diana Evans & Judy Rees

12 - 16 Years No entrance fee Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 Class 93 An animal made from fruit and vegetables 94 Article made from a mixture of materials 95 Exhibit of art - pencil 96 Chocolate Brownies 4 pieces

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Caroline Downey to the competitor gaining the most points in Classes 93 - 96 Sponsor: Neil James

7 ***ALL ENTRIES TO BE IN THE PRODUCE TENT BY 10.30AM - NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME***

Children’s Classes No Entrance Fee Prizes: 1st - £2.00, 2nd - £1.50, 3rd - £1.00 4 Years & Under Class 97 Decorated egg (hard boiled) 98 Picture using dried pasta 99 4 Rice Krispie cakes

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs D Davies to the competitor gaining the most points in classes 97 - 99

5 - 7 Years 100 Decorated welly 101 Article made from a mixture of materials 102 Animal face mask (any medium) 103 Picture - family member 104 Edible necklace 105 Vegetable Monster 106 Arrangement from the hedgerow in a jam jar

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs D Collins to the competitor gaining the most points in classes 100 - 106 Sponsor: Martin Powell, Llanthony

8 - 11 Years Class 107 Wild flower arrangement in unusual container 108 Article made from a mixture of materials 109 Handwriting - write and illustrate 8 lines from your favourite book 110 Exhibit of art - pencil 111 Photograph, Family Day Out 112 A model made from junk (not to exceed 15” in any direction) 113 4 chocolate muffins Raymond Baynton Memorial Cup presented to the competitor gaining most points in classes 107 - 113 Sponsor: Alun Griffiths Contractors

Fun For All Ages 114 Funniest shaped vegetable 115 Heaviest marrow 116 Longest runner bean Sponsor: Collins Design & Build THE COMMITTEE REMINDS ALL COMPETITORS, EXHIBITORS AND STALL HOLDERS THAT THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY THE SHOW’S PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AND THEY ARE OBLIGED TO ARRANGE THEIR OWN COVER. 8 Sheep Classes Class entrance: £1.00 per entry W All sheep to be shown as singles, except butcher’s lambs as pairs. W All owners to be present for judging. W All sheep to be penned by 11am, when judging will commence. Entries for Classes 1 - 16 to be made to Mr O Chandler 01873 890561 by 5th August 2017 Class 1st 2nd 3rd 1. 1 Welsh ram £5 £3 £2 2. 1 Welsh ram lamb £5 £3 £2 3. 1 Welsh ewe, any age £5 £3 £2 4. 1 Welsh ewe lamb £5 £3 £2 5. 1 Lowland ram £5 £3 £2 6. 1 Black-faced ewe, any age £5 £3 £2 7. 1 Black-faced ewe lamb £5 £3 £2 8. 1 Cross-bred ewe, any age £5 £3 £2 9. 1 Cross-bred ewe lamb £5 £3 £2 10. 1 Continental ewe, any age £5 £3 £2 11. 1 Continental ewe lamb £5 £3 £2 12. 1 Ram of rare or minority breed £5 £3 £2 13. 1 Ewe of rare or minority breed £5 £3 £2 14. 1 Ewe lamb, of rare or minority breed £5 £3 £2 15. 2 Butchers’ lambs, any breed, 35 kilos & under £5 £3 £2 16. 2 Butchers’ lambs, any breed, over 35 kilos £5 £3 £2

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr W Greenow for Champion Welsh Sheep - excluding Fat Lambs Perpetual Challenge Cup presented by Llanthony Valley & District Show for Champion Lowland Sheep Perpetual Challenge Cup James Price Memorial for Champion Rare Breed Perpetual Challenge Cup Mr and Mrs MP Lewis Memorial for Best Hill Ewe Perpetual Challenge Cup Miss M Morgan Gibbons Memorial for Best Butcher’s Lambs, Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr T Bayliss for Champion Sheep Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Montague Harris & Co to be awarded to competitor gaining most points in classes 1 - 16 Judges: TBC (Hill Sheep) Mr Rhys Whittingham, Raglan (Lowland Sheep) TBC (Rare and Minority Breeds) Mr Rhys Whittingham, Raglan (Fat Lambs) Sponsored by Farm First Vets and Abergavenny Agricultural Supplies

9 Fleece Entrance fee: £1 Entries on the Day

Class 1st 2nd 3rd 1. Lowland £5 £3 £2 2. Upland £5 £3 £2 3. Coloured £5 £3 £2

Judge: Mr Bill Smith Sponsor: Mole Valley Farmers Steward: Reg Evans 01873 890483

The show will be run according to the regulations of the Animal Gatherings Order. It is hoped that all exhibitors will take special precautions with cleanliness. SHEEP SHEARING DEMONSTRATION Sponsored by Dean Watkins Ltd

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Tanalised Larch Fencing Stakes andWater Posts Pipe, Plasson fittings and Land drainage coils CreosotedTanalised Fencing Larch Fencing materials Stakes ( and Local PostsPalisade stockist & Mesh securityfor Burt Fencing Boulton & Haywood treated timber same as Telegraph poles to a 30year service life) IAE GatesCreosoted and Fencing Livestock materials equipment ( Local Stockstockist fence for & BurtRabbit Boulton wire and & associated Haywood products treated timber same as Telegraph poles to a 30year service life) Wooden Gates Gallagher Electric Fencing stockist Water Pipe, Plasson fittings and Land drainage coils IAE Gates and Livestock equipment Concrete and Galv Livestock drinking troughs Palisade & Mesh security Fencing Stock Woodenfence & Gates Rabbit wire and associatedCattle Crushes products Gallagher Electric Fencing stockistVisqueen Silage sheets ConcreteWater and Pipe, Galv Plasson Livestock fittings and drinking Land drainage troughs coils Livestock Feeding equipment Cattle PalisadeCrushes & Mesh security Fencing Visqueen Silage sheets Large quantities of fencing always in stock, competitive on price Stock fence & Rabbit wire and associated products Livestock Feeding equipment Please call Dean Watkins for any enquiries 07966 914 527 Large quantities of fencing always in stock, competitive on price Gallagher Electric Fencing stockist Located at Triley , Abergavenny, PleaseConcrete call Deanand Galv Watkins Livestock drinking troughs for any enquiries 07966 914 527 LocatedCattle at Crushes Triley, Abergavenny, MonmouthshireVisqueen Silage sheets 10 Livestock Feeding equipment

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CWMDU & DISTRICT SHOW at the Wern Farm, Cwmdu on 15th JULY 2017 £4 adult, £2 OAP £1 child Classes for Sheep, Cattle, Ponies, Dogs, Agriculture, Fleece, Sticks, Country Crafts, Handicrafts, Cookery, Horticulture, Floral Art, Dog Racing and Ferret Racing. Schedules available from Mr Chris Evans (01874 730351) Mrs M J Davies (01874 711738) Mrs E Bowen (01874 730376) VAYNOR SHOW 51st Annual Show and Gymkhana at MAES-Y-FAENOR SHOW FIELD VAYNOR MERTHYR TYDFIL 12th August 2017 Classes for Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Dogs and Poultry, Welsh Sec A, B, C, D, M&M, Riding Ponies, Shires Secretary: 01685 384192 Longtown & District Show Llanwonog Farm, Michaelchurch Road, Longtown Saturday 19th August 2017 Classes for: Horses, Ponies, Dogs Livestock (Sheep), Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables, Handicrafts, Produce Rural craft demonstrations, children’s sports & field events for all age groups - plus all of the usual attractions For further information contact Sarah Gwillim: 07827 323492 01873 860202 LLANTHONY SHOW ANNUAL DINNER DANCE Saturday 11th November 2017 Hog’s Head All friends of the Show welcome Tickets available from October onwards Please contact Colin Passmore 01873 890359 Diane Collins 01873 892935

LLANTHONY VALLEY & DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING First Saturday in December 2017 Cwmyoy Memorial Hall

11 Hedging and Walling Competition 2016 Results Open Farmers Hedge:- 1st Neville Powell 2nd Mark Pritchard and Brian Price

Open Farmers Hedge Novice 1st Russell Lewis 2nd Clive Alford and Derek Lloyd (Hedging as a pair) 3rd Rhodri Willson

18yrs and under 1st David Pritchard

Open Dry Stone Wall Best regrowth from 2015 Match 1st John Barber David Probert 2nd Richard Holmes 3rd Jeremy Milne

Open Novice Dry Stone Wall 1st Owen George

Best Local Dry Stone Wall 1st Mark Morgan

Mortar Stone Wall, built in the local area in the past 5 years 1st Mike Lewis 97 points 2nd Martin Griffiths 96 points 3rd Joe Watkins 95 points

Dry Stone Wall, built in the local area in the past 5 years 1st John Barber and Luke Saunders, working as a pair. 86 points 2nd Bruce Rogers 85 points 3rd Ed Buck 84 points

LOCAL HEDGING & WALLING COMPETITIONS Saturday 28th OCTOBER 2017, Treveddw Farm, Pandy Sponsored by CPRW, NFU Abergavenny, Mr P Sands and Mr C Passmore Trophies donated by the late Mr Godfrey Williams, the late Mrs V Knight, the late Mr & Mrs V Smith, the late Mr J. Williams and Mr Mark Rees Refreshments on Field Details will be available from Mr C Passmore 01873 890359 12 # Llanthony Valley and District Show & Sports Entry Form 2017 for Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers, Baking, Produce, Handicraft and Children’s Classes only. For Classes 1 - 116 Entry form to be received before the last Thursday prior to the show date. Diane Collins, 82, Wern Gifford, Pandy, Abergavenny NP7 8RU (01873 892935, Mob 07977118227) Class Nº Description Entry Fee

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All Welsh Classes Pre Entry £5, On the day £10 All Riding Classes, including Show jumping and Working Hunter Pre entry £4, on the day £5 All entry fees include a contribution to First Aid. If you would like your competitor number sent to you please enclose an A5 SAE Cash entries can be left at a number of places, please contact the Horse & Pony Secretary for details Payment by BACS now available, please contact the Horse & Pony Secretary for details

Class Rider/Handler Owner Horse/Pony Horse or Pony Registration No Name Name Name (Show jumping Number only) (Welsh only)

Cheques and postal orders made payable to Llanthony Valley & District Show. Postal entries to be sent to: Siân Watkins (Horse & Pony Secretary), Troedrhiw-Las, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NW E: [email protected] Tel: 01873 890667 Please provide your full postal and contact details (these will only be used to forward you next year’s schedule and inform you of any changes to this year’s show i.e change of Judge, weather situations etc) Name……………………………………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Tel No…………………………………………………. Email…………………………………………………………………………….

Please confirm that you have read and understand the rules and agree to abide by them. Signed ………………………………………. If you will be attending the Show alone we will ask you to fill in an emergency contact form on the day of the Show. If you would like a form to fill in prior to the Show please send an SAE to the Horse & Pony Secretary. This information will be held in the strictest confidence and destroyed after the Show. Llanthony Valley & District Show 2017 Horse entry form

All Welsh Classes Pre Entry £5, On the day £10 All Riding Classes, including Show jumping and Working Hunter Pre entry £4, on the day £5 Pre entries closing date 22 July 2017 All entry fees include a contribution to First Aid. If you would like your competitor number sent to you please enclose an A5 SAE Cash entries can be left at a number of places, please contact the Horse & Pony Secretary for details Payment by BACS now available, please contact the Horse & Pony Secretary for details

Registration Dam Sire Sex Age Fee Number (Welsh only) (Welsh only) (Welsh (Veterans (Welsh only) only) only) paid

Cheques and postal orders made payable to Llanthony Valley & District Show. Postal entries to be sent to: Siân Watkins (Horse & Pony Secretary), Troedrhiw-Las, Llanthony, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7NW E: [email protected] Tel: 01873 890667 Please provide your full postal and contact details (these will only be used to forward you next year’s schedule and inform you of any changes to this year’s show i.e change of Judge, weather situations etc) Name……………………………………………………………………………………….

Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Tel No…………………………………………………. Email…………………………………………………………………………….

Please confirm that you have read and understand the rules and agree to abide by them. Signed ………………………………………. If you will be attending the Show alone we will ask you to fill in an emergency contact form on the day of the Show. If you would like a form to fill in prior to the Show please send an SAE to the Horse & Pony Secretary. This information will be held in the strictest confidence and destroyed after the Show.

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Class One: Most Productive Vegetable Garden (Fred Probert Perpetual Challenge Cup) Judges will be seeking variety and continuity of produce rather than quality and quantity

Class Two: Children Under 12 Best Flowers in a Pot, Grown from Seed

Class Three: Best Multi-Purpose Garden Judges will be looking for a garden used for a variety of purposes eg vegetable garden, children’s play area, entertainment

Class Four: Best Individual Vegetable or Fruit Growing in a Electric Fly Zappers sold and serviced Pot or a Bag Supply and fit chain screens Fly control in roof spaces Class Five: Best Trellis Wasp nests and bee swarms dealt with Can be a single plant or a group of plants Ants treated Regular visits carried out to individual needs Insect screens made and fitted to windows and doors Entries are free

Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in Classes 1 –5 inclusive. Results and photographs of the winning entries will be displayed in the Produce Tent on Show Day.

Judging on Friday 28th July, 2017. It will be necessary for someone to be available at the entrant’s garden to indicate the items to be judged. 22 #

GARDENS COMPETITION 2017 ENTRY FORM

NAME ......

ADDRESS ......

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TEL ......

Llanthony Valley & District Show Society RULE 20:

The Competition is open to all residents of the Show area: Capel-y-ffin, Llanthony, Cwmyoy, Forest Coalpit, Pandy, Longtown, Walterstone, , Pantygelli and Llanbedr

Class entered

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24 Horse and Pony Classes

Any person riding a horse, anywhere on the Showground, is required to wear a hard hat of BSEN 1384, VG01 and PAS015 standard and ensure that the chinstrap is fastened. No horses to be ridden outside permitted areas. All riders are advised to wear body protectors.

ALL HORSES AND PONIES TO BE ON THE FIELD BY 8.30am JUDGING TO COMMENCE AT 9.00am PROMPT Entries for all classes can be pre-entered, or made on the day to the Horse and Pony Secretary, before 9.00am. Prize money and cups presented with rosettes All rings judged simultaneously

Horse & Pony Secretary: Siân Watkins 01873 890667

RING 1 Working Hunter

Entry fee: £4 before the day, £5 on the day Prize money: 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £5 Rosettes: 1st to 6th Judge: Mrs C Morgan, Nantmel Class 1. Working hunter open, to be ridden by a person suitable for the horse or pony. Jumps not to exceed 2ft 9in 2. Working hunter open, to be ridden by a person suitable for the horse or pony. Jumps not to exceed 2ft 6in 3. Working hunter open, to be ridden by a person suitable for the horse or pony. Jumps not to exceed 2ft 3in 4. Working hunter open, to be ridden by a person suitable for the horse or pony. Jumps not to exceed 1ft 6in. Lead rein permitted.

1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 1 - 4 to come forward for the Working Hunter Championship Champion and Reserve Champion to go forward to the overall Ridden Championship Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr & Mrs Neal for Class 1 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs Judy Rees for Class 2 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs Jackie Davies for Class 3 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Triley Fields for Champion of Working Hunter

RING 2 Riding Horses

Entry fee: £4 before the day, £5 on the day Prize money 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £5 Rosettes: 1st to 6th Judge: Miss S Barrington, Rhosgoch 25 Class A. Best turned out (open) over 14.2hh Prizes 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5. 5. Best horse suitable to be a member of a pony/riding club exceeding 14.2hh. Competitors may be asked to jump a fence. 6. Open riding horse over 14.2hh 7. Large Mountain and Moorland to be registered with the relevant breed society. 8. Racehorse to riding horse. 9. Best veteran 15 years and over, ridden or in hand. Special rosette given to the eldest horse or pony

1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 5 - 9 to go forward to the Riding Horse Championship Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Miss Siân Watkins for Class A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs D M Watkins for Class 9 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by The Half Moon, Llanthony for Class 6

RING 3 Riding Ponies

Entry fee: £4 before the day, £5 on the day Prize money 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £5 Rosettes: 1st to 6th Judge: Mr M Wilson, Llanfoist

Class B Best turned out (open) 14.2hh and under Prizes 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 10. Leading rein pony, mare or gelding not exceeding 12hh, over 4 years, to be ridden by a child 8yrs or under on 1st Jan 2017. Snaffle bridles only. 11. Best pony, suitable to be a member of a pony club not to exceed 14.2hh to be ridden by a child under 16 years on 1st Jan 2017. Competitors may be asked to jump a small jump. 12. First Ridden, not to exceed 12.2hh, rider 10 years or under on 1st Jan 2017. 13. Small breed Mountain and Moorland to be registered with the relevant breed society. 14. Coloured ridden or In hand including palomino, appaloosa, piebald, skewbald and dun, to be shown plaited or native/traditional

1st and 2nd prize winners from classes 10 - 14 to go forward to the Riding Pony Championship The Jack Evans Memorial Cup kindly presented by Andrea Ellaway for Class B Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr G Hughes for Class 12

Overall Ridden Championship Champions and Reserves from rings 1, 2 and 3 to come forward for the Ridden Championship Prize £25 and £25 voucher kindly donated by Feedmark Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr W Davies for Overall Ridden Champion The Ridden Champion and Reserve to go forward to the Supreme of Show

26 RING 4 Welsh Pony and Cob Bronze Medal Show affiliated to Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) These classes also qualify for points for the Brecon and Borders Association

Pre-Entries close 22nd July 2017

Entry fees: £5 pre-entry, £10 on the day.

When entering the Welsh Classes on the day the passport must be present as the registration number is needed.

Prize money: 1st - £10 2nd - £8 3rd - £5

Rosettes to 6th place, plus special rosette for highest placed geldings in each class. Bronze medals are awarded to the Champion or Reserve of each section, with a current WPCS membership card. Medals will only be given out on presentation of current membership card. Sponsor: Powells Rural

Rules and Regulations Full rules can be found on the WPCS website www.wpcs.uk.com A copy will also be available for viewing at the Horse and Pony Secretary’s tent on the day of the Show On entering this show you agree to abide by the following regulations: 1. Welsh Pony and Cob Society (WPCS) – The Show is held under the governing body of the WPCS and exhibitors agree to be bound by the Society’s rules and regulations where applicable. 2. Breed Registration – All entries must be registered with the WPCS and foals eligible for registration. The registration details required on the entry forms must be given in full. Those without will be returned. Registration checks will be made with the WPCS. 3. Owner/Lessee’s membership card MUST be produced in the Show ring before a Bronze Medal can be awarded. If the owner of the Champion is not able to produce their membership card, the Reserve Champion may receive the Medal down to Second Reserve (third). 4. All stallions exhibited in stallion classes MUST be in possession of a Welsh Pony & Cob Society Licence of Correctness or equivalent.

SECTION A Judge: Mr F Goggin, Merthyr Tydfil (Penbeoth Stud) Class 15. Yearling, colt, filly or gelding 16. 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or gelding 17. Mare or gelding 4 years and over 18. Foal 19. Stallion

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Highest placed gelding in classes 15 - 18 to compete for Millcroft Award Section championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 15 - 19 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr J Greenow for Section Champion Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by GT and PJ Watkins for Class 17 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Mr & Mrs W Watkins for Class 18 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Mr & Mrs Glyn Watkins for Class 19 Section Champions are eligible to receive the WPCS Bronze Medal Sponsored by: John Games

SECTION C Judge: Mr G Dobbs, Llangattock (Llangattock Stud) Class 20. Yearling colt, filly or gelding 21. 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or gelding 22. Mare or gelding, 4 years or over 23. Foal 24. Stallion

Highest placed gelding in classes 20 - 23 to compete for Millcroft Award Section championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 20 - 24 Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by the late Mr T Lloyd for Section Champion Perpetual Challenge Shield kindly presented by Mr & Mrs B Morgan for class 22 Section Champions are eligible to receive the WPCS Bronze Medal Sponsored by: Skirrid Mountain Garage and Baileys Garage

SECTION D Judge: Mr G Dobbs, Llangattock (Llangattock Stud) Class 25. Yearling colt, filly or gelding 26. 2 or 3 year old colt, filly or gelding 27. Mare or gelding, 4 years or over 28. Foal 29. Stallion

Highest placed gelding in classes 25 - 28 to compete for Millcroft Award Section championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 25 - 29

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mrs S Levinge for Section Champion Section Champions are eligible to receive the WPCS Bronze Medal Sponsored by: The Crown, Pantygelli

WELSH PART BRED (These will not be run under WPCS Rules) Judges: Mr G Dobbs and Mr F Goggin Class 30. 3 years old and under, to be shown in hand 31. 4 years old and over, to be shown ridden or in hand Section championship for 1st & 2nd prize winners from classes 30 & 31

28 Young Handlers Judges: Mr G Dobbs and Mr F Goggin Class 32. Best young handler, 10 years and under on 1st January 2017 33. Best young handler over 10 years and under 16 years on 1st January 2017 Winners of classes 32 and 33 will be presented with their own trophies to keep

Overall Gelding Championship Welsh Pony & Cob Gelding Incentive Scheme - Overall Gelding Champion and Reserve, to be competed for by the highest placed geldings from each appropriate class within Sections A, C and D, generously sponsored by the Millcroft Stud. This will be judged before the Welsh Championship. The winner and reserve will then be asked to come forward to the overall Welsh Championship.

Welsh Championship Prize: £25 and £15 voucher kindly donated by Spillers Horse Feed Champion and Reserve in each section to come forward for the Welsh Championship. (This will be judged on the completion of the Young Handler classes).

*****SUPREME CHAMPION OF SHOW*****

Prize: £50 To be judged at approximately 1.30pm. Prizes to be presented by Show President, Mr Douglas Wright Sponsored by: Peter Cox Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr John Games for Supreme Champion Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Messrs Eric Thomas & Co to exhibitor gaining the most points in the Horse and Pony Section.

Any person riding a horse, anywhere on the Showground, is required to wear a hard hat of BSEN 1384, VG01 and PAS015 standard and ensure that the chinstrap is fastened. No horses to be ridden outside permitted areas. All riders are advised to wear body protectors.

29 Novelty Pony Show Approximately 12pm Main Ring Entry Fee: £5 for all six classes Rosettes awarded for: l Pony with the prettiest face l Pony with the best tail l Pony the judge would like to take home l Best Thelwell look-alike l Best six legs l Best dressed pony and rider Judge: Show President Steward: TBC Sponsors: Sue and Dave Hughes

THE COMMITTEE REMINDS ALL COMPETITORS, EXHIBITORS AND STALL HOLDERS THAT THEY ARE NOT COVERED BY THE SHOW’S PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE AND THEY ARE OBLIGED TO ARRANGE THEIR OWN COVER.

Showjumping Clear round jumping from 9.30am Entry fee: £2 Rosettes MAIN JUMPING TO COMMENCE AT 10am PROMPT Entry Fee: £4 before the day, £5 on the day Pairs: £4 before the day, £5 on the day (per pair) Rosettes to 4th place, Prizes: 1st - £10, 2nd - £8, 3rd - £5 Ponies 14.2hh & under, horses over 14.2hh

CLASS 1. 2’3” Pony Perpetual Challenge Cup Mr W Davies memorial 2’3” Horse Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr G. Gwillim 2. 2’6” Pony Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr D. Smith 2’6” Horse Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Miss R Faulkner 3. 2’9” Pony Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr J Morgan 2’9” Horse Perpetual Challenge Cup Mr J Beardsmore memorial 4. 3’ Pony Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly presented by Mr D Morgan 3’ Horse Perpetual Challenge Cup Mr O J Collins memorial 5. Tiny Tots Jumps 1’6” (lead rein permitted) 8yrs and under 6. Mini Jumping Jumps 1’9” - 2’, 12 yrs and under 7. Pairs Perpetual Challenge Shield kindly presented by Garlands Catering

The Peter Collins Memorial Cup presented to best overall rider Sponsored by The Queens, Cwmyoy and P&P Pest Control 30 Companion Dog Show Licensed by the Kennel Club, a dog docked on or after 28th march 2007 may not be entered at this show. Entries will be taken on the field from 12 pm - judging to commence at 1 pm Rosettes to 4th place in all classes No entries taken after judging commences Dog Show Secretary, Mrs Ros Webb (01873) 853458

Pedigree classes - ring 1 Class entrance: £2 per entry Class 1. Any variety puppy 2. Any variety gundog 3. Any variety hound or terrier 4. Any variety working or pastoral 5. Any variety toy or utility 6. Any variety veteran Trophies for best in show, reserve best in show and best puppy. Donated by Rosskaja Show Dogs Judges: TBC Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show, and Best Puppy are not eligible for entry into novelty classes. Sponsored by Accasion Marquees

Novelty Classes - Ring 2 Class entry: £1 per entry Class 7. Best local dog (see rule 20) 8. Best child handler (up to 14 years) 9. Best working terrier 10. Best crossbred 11. Most appealing eyes 12. Best veteran (over 7 years) 13. Dog and owner most alike 14. Best border collie / sheepdog 15. Dog with waggiest tail 16. Best condition 17. Prettiest bitch 18. Handsomest dog 19. Dog the judge would like to take home 20. Dog in fancy dress Best Novelty in Show All 1st places in Novelty classes (7 – 20) Judges: TBC Sponsored by Mr R Morris & HJ & D Webb and Sons ALL DOGS MUST HAVE A SUITABLE SECURE COLLAR AND LEAD, OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP AFTER THEIR DOGS. BINS ARE PROVIDED

31 FELL RACE (APPROX 3 MILES) All welcome • £1 entry fee • commence 12.15pm • Short run for juniors Organised by MDC in conjunction with show committee. Steward: Mark Morgan Post race drinks provided by Black Mountain Mineral Water Co Ltd

ORDER OF SPORTS No entrance fee 1st 2nd 3rd 30 yards, boys & girls, 4 and under £2 £1 50p 50 yards, girls, 6 and under £2 £1 50p 50 yards, boys 6 and under £2 £1 50p 80 yards, girls, 8 and under £2 £1 50p 80 yards, boys, 8 and under £2 £1 50p 80 yards, girls, 11 and under £2 £1 50p 80 yards, boys, 11 and under £2 £1 50p 100 yards, girls, 16 and under £2 £1 50p 100 yards, boys, 16 and under £2 £1 50p Mum’s race £2 £1 50p Dad’s race £2 £1 50p Sack race, female, open £2 £1 50p Sack race, male, open £2 £1 50p 3 legged race £2 £1 50p 4 in a large sack, open £2 £1 50p Dog races - dog under 15” high £2 £1 50p Dog 15” high & over £2 £1 50p Open dog race £2 £1 50p 400 yds boys & girls 12 and under £2 £1 50p 800 yds boys & girls 15 and under £2 £1 50p 1 mile race, 16 and over £5 £3 £2

Perpetual Challenge Shield kindly presented by Mr C Lunn for winner of the 1 mile race Sponsored by: Abergavenny Brake and Clutch and NFU, Abergavenny 32 ORDER OF EVENTS WILL BE DISPLAYED AT PRODUCE TENT

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION 14 yrs and Under Over 14 years (no upper limit!) Judged by Show President Prizes: 1st - £5, 2nd - £4, 3rd - £3, 4th - £2 Sponsored by Mark Rees Construction Ltd Approx 3pm check in Secretary’s Tent LARGE DECORATED FLOAT COMPETITION (OPEN) Judged by Show President Prizes: 1st - £100, 2nd - £75, all other floats £50 per float Floats may be split on the day for the purpose of judging, dependent on entries. Special prizes may be awarded at the judge’s discretion.

Cup kindly given by Miss J Tooley (Tractor and trailer can be provided - tel: 07540 281784)

SMALL DECORATED FLOAT COMPETITION (OPEN) e.g. car, bicycle, wheelbarrow etc. Judged by Show President Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25, all other floats £10 per float

GYMKHANA EVENTS No entrance fee Prizes: 1st - £3, 2nd - £2, 3rd - £1 Please note these events will be held mid afternoon

Musical posts on ponies (under 15) Musical posts on ponies (open) Apples and bucket race (under 15) Apples and bucket race (open) Chase me Charlie (under 15) Chase me Charlie (open) Other events if time permitting Mark Richards Memorial Trophy presented for most points in Gymkhana Events Sponsored by Downey Engineering and Dave Bevan

PONY RODEO No entrance fee Prizes: 1st - £100, 2nd - £75, 3rd - £50

Perpetual Challenge Cup for Pony Rodeo kindly presented by Mr A Bradley Judges: Mr John Games and Mr Andrew James

RIDING HAT TO BE WORN FOR THIS EVENT AND CAN BE PROVIDED. SEE RULE 14. COMPETITORS MUST ADHERE TO RULES AVAILABLE FROM THE STEWARD OR SECRETARY’S TENT. ALL RIDERS ADVISED TO WEAR BODY PROTECTORS 33 RULES 1. The Committee will not be responsible for any accidents, acts of vandalism, or loss to any persons, animals or property. All vehicles on showfield are at owners risk.

2. Any objection to be handed in to the Secretary in writing, within half an hour of the event with a deposit of £10, which will be forfeited if the objection is not sustained.

3. All stock to be the property of the owner four months prior to the Show.

4. Committee to determine the age of any animal.

5. In the event of dispute of height of any horse or pony, the same will be measured and the Judge’s decision will be final. (Life height certificates will be valid).

6. All exhibits in Flower, Vegetables and Produce Section to be in the marquee by 10.30am on the day of the show. No exhibits accepted after the time stated. The marquee will be open for staging 8.30am to 10.30am. Judging will commence at 10.30am. All exhibits to be left on display until 4.30pm. Prize money and exhibits to be collected between 4.30pm - 6pm. The Committee are not responsible for loss or damage to exhibits.

7. All produce to have been grown in own garden, which must be open for inspection.

8. All horses to be on the field for judging at 9am and no sheep or cattle to be penned after 1.00am.1

9. Prize points calculated thus: 1st - 3 • 2nd -2 • 3rd -1.

10. All prize winners to collect prize money and cups before leaving the showfield, otherwise prize money will be returned to Show funds.

11. The Committee shall have the power to appoint other judges in place of those who may not be able to act.

12. The Committee reserve the right to refuse entry, withhold a prize or disqualify a competitor at any time or for any reason they deem sufficient.

13. The Judges decision is final.

14. Competitors who enter the Rodeo do so at their own risk, and the organisers of the show cannot accept responsibility for any injury sustained by such competitors. Competitors are allowed half a minute from the time of mounting until the shute gate is opened. All competitors are entitled to a refund of their gate money on application to the Secretary after the event. All riders to wear a riding hat to BSEN 1384 and PAS015 standards. All riders are advised to wear body protectors. Each competitor will be asked to perform a co-ordination test to make sure he/she is not inebriated.

15. Competitors who enter the Decorated Floats, Fell Race or Beer Run do so at their own risk, and the organisers of the show cannot accept responsibility for any injury sustained by such competitors. Competitors must adhere to rules available from the steward.

16. All entry fees to be paid on entry.

17. Any person riding a horse, anywhere on the Showground, is required to wear a hard hat of BSEN 1384, VG01 and PAS015 standard and ensure that the chinstrap is fastened. No horses to be ridden outside permitted areas. All riders are advised to wear body protectors.

18. The Committee reserve the right to alter or omit any part of the programme.

19. All cups to be returned clean and in good condition.

20. Local being: Capel-y-ffin • Llanthony • Cymyoy • Fforest Coal Pit • Pandy • Longtown Walterstone • Llanvihangel Crucorney • Pant-y-gelli and Llanbedr Photographs by Emma Davies