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THIS SCHEDULE IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE ORDERS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) – ANIMAL GATHERINGS (INTERIM MEASURES) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2003 (OR AS AMENDED).

Entry Fees: The Society is offering concessionary rates in Classes 7 - 218 to exhibitors who are members of the Society. It could well be to your advantage to consider becoming a member. Members’ subscription rates and facilities are detailed below SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP Membership is an expression of interest in and support for the aims and objects of the Burwarton & District Agricultural Society and includes the right to attend, take part in and vote at the Annual General Meeting. Members are admitted free of charge to the annual Show and to the Members’ facilities on production of their membership badge. The Society will make no refund of membership subscriptions in the event of a Show being cancelled for whatever reason.

Society membership benefits include: Free entrance to the Showground, ONE car pass for reserved forward parking in the Members’ only car park, use of Members’ Dining Pavilion and bar area, Grandstand Seating and use of Members’ high class toilet facilities. Guest membership – Members may introduce one guest each to these facilities on Show day on purchase of a Guest Badge at a cost of £10.00 (adult) or £5.00 (child) from the Information Point situated immediately outside the entrance to the Members’ bar area. Members’ forward parking will be available until 11.30 a.m. or until filled. DOUBLE MEMBERSHIP - TWO Adult Members. £38.00 if purchased before 1 May 2018. £40.00 thereafter. SINGLE MEMBERSHIP - ONE Adult Member. £24.00 if purchased before 1 May 2018. £26.00 thereafter. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP (5-16 years) £5.00 each. DISABLED MEMBERS Limited Showground parking will be available for registered disabled members, provided prior application is made to the Show Manager. A covered viewing area will be provided adjacent to the Main Ring. A limited number of mobility scooters will be available for hire direct from Event Mobility on 01386 725391. Please book early to avoid disappointment. CLOSING DATE FOR MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS IS 20 JULY 2018. Membership applications received after this date will incur an additional £5.00 administration fee for each membership. Membership packs will be mailed out in July.

THE ORGANISERS OF THIS SHOW HAVE TAKEN REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF EVERYONE PRESENT. FOR THESE MEASURES TO BE EFFECTIVE, EVERYONE MUST TAKE ALL REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS OCCURRING AND MUST OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ORGANISERS AND ALL THE OFFICIALS AND STEWARDS.

DOGS All dogs are strictly prohibited from all areas of the livestock field. EASE PL E In the interests of health and safety, this rule will be strictly enforced on show day. NOT

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5 Livestock Schedule – CPH No. 35/023/8000 LIVESTOCK ENTRIES (CLASS NOS. 1-224 and P1-P9) CLOSE ON 4 JULY 2018 NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE ALL ENTRY FORMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CORRECT ENTRY FEES PAYMENT OF PRIZE MONEY Heavy Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Pig classes will be paid out in cash on Show Day between 4.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m in the Secretary’s Tent. Cereals samples classes will be paid out in the Cereals Marquee. All unclaimed prize money will be sent on to the exhibitor within 28 days of the show. All cheques unbanked within statutory six month period will be treated as a donation to the Society. No Prize Money will be awarded to any competitor whose entry does not appear under the appropriate class in the catalogue (unless entered under the Substitution Scheme in the Dairy Cattle Classes). The Dairy Cattle Substitution Scheme will operate subject to DEFRA Regulations in force on Show Day

VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE LIVESTOCK LORRY/CAR PARK EITHER BEFORE OR WHILST THE GRAND PARADE ENTRY AND EXIT ARE IN PROGRESS.

HEAVY HORSES – Main Ring commencing 9.30 a.m. Best Decorated at 2.30 p.m.

CATTLE – Livestock Field 10.00 a.m. Herefords, British Limousins, Longhorns, Highlands, Commercial Beef 10.00 a.m. Holsteins, Any Other Breed & Commercial Dairy 10.30 a.m. (approx.) Any Pure Bred Beef Cattle (Native and Continental) 11.00 a.m. British Blondes, British Blues 11.00 a.m. (approx.) Beef Shorthorn 11.30 a.m. (approx.) Dexters 12 Noon (approx.) Dairy Inter-Breed Championship 1.00 p.m. (approx.) Beef Inter-Breed Championships 2.00 p.m. (approx.) Dairy & Beef Junior Handlers.

SHEEP – Livestock Field 09.30 a.m. Ryeland 10.00 a.m. Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Zwartbles, Blue Texel, Clun Forest, Kerry Hill, N.C. Cheviots Jacob, Coloured Ryeland, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Non-Accredited Pure Bred, Any Pure Bred Hill or Upland, Any Pure Bred, Cross Bred, Young Farmers, Prime Butchers’ Lambs. Shearing Competition. 1.00 p.m. (approx.) Inter-Breed Sheep Championships. 1.45 p.m. (approx.) Pet Lambs and Junior Handlers.

PIGS – Livestock Field from 10.30 a.m. (approx.) CEREALS – Cereal Samples Marquee from 12 Noon. GOATS from 11.00 a.m.

THREE SHIRES CATTLE TROPHY COMPETITION

Cattle exhibitors have the opportunity to collect points at three Midlands agricultural shows. The exhibitor accumulating the greatest number of points will win the THREE SHIRES CATTLE TROPHY and £1,000, with 2nd and 3rd receiving £350 and £150 respectively. The Dairy exhibitor with the highest number of points will be awarded The MARY OUGHTON MEMORIAL TROPHY and £250.00. .

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ALL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITS TO BE ON THE SHOWGROUND BY 9.30 A.M.

6 The 1896 FARMERS CLUB PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the Member of the Society, living within a 10 mile radius of the Showground, gaining the most points in Class nos. 7-218, C1-C9 (Cattle, Sheep & Cereals).

The YOUNG FARMERS’ PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD presented by the Burwarton Show Young Farmers’ Club will be awarded to THE MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY gaining the highest number of points in Class nos. 7-218, (Cattle & Sheep).

A Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money. Heavy Horses - In Hand AFFILIATED TO THE SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY (No. 76812) CLASSES 1-6 will be run under the Rules of the Shire Horse Society Main Ring - 9.30 a.m. prompt Judge: MR J HOLDER, Cinderford, GL14 3LF Suffolk Punch exhibitors will be judged separately within each class with prize money and rosettes awarded accordingly. (Only applicable in classes where two or more Suffolk Punch entries forward.) Champion rosettes will be awarded if sufficient entries forward on Show day.

All exhibits including foals must be led by an experienced adult handler.

ALL HEAVY HORSES RECEIVING PRIZES MUST JOIN IN THE PARADE The SHIRE HORSE SOCIETY’S SILVER PLATED SPOON and SPECIAL Rosette will be awarded to the BEST SHIRE MARE or FILLY in the Show, subject to the rules of the S.H.S. A PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by the late DOWAGER VISCOUNTESS BOYNE, C.B.E., will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit in Class nos 1 - 5. The WOOD BREWERY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST MARE in Class 4. The TOM HIRONS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST FILLY FOAL in Class 5. The FROSTIE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by BRUCE MORGAN, ES Q., will be awarded to the BEST COLT FOAL in Class 5. PRIZE MONEY — HEAVY HORSES 1st 2nd 3rd 4th CLASS 1-4 £40 £30 £20 £10 CLASS 5 £20 £15 £10 CLASS 6 £50+ £50 to each entry forward £100 to CHAMPION and £50 to RESERVE CHAMPION from Class nos. 1 - 5. ENTRY FEE £5.00 inc. VAT — refunded to competitors coming under Judge’s scrutiny. CLASS 1 Barren Mare or Gelding, 4 years old or over and over 16 hands. This class will be split if sufficient entries forward CLASS 2 Barren Mare or Gelding, 2 or 3 years old. CLASS 3 Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding. CLASS 4 Mare with Foal at foot. CLASS 5 Colt or Filly Foal. All entries in this class to receive rosettes. CLASS 6 (Main Ring. 2.30 p.m.) Best Decorated and Turned-out Mare or Gelding, to be shown in SHOW SHAFT GEARS. Rosettes 1st to 4th place. The NATIONAL HORSE BRASS SOCIETY AWARD will be presented to the BEST DECORATED exhibit in Class 6. The SUFFOLK PUNCH SOCIETY will award a Rosette to the BEST SUFFOLK IN SHOW. A PEWTER TANKARD presented by the CHAIRMAN OF THE SOCIETY will be awarded to the GROOM of the horse with the cleanest gears in Class 6. CLOSING DATE FOR LIVESTOCK ENTRIES - 4 July 2018

7 Cattle All exhibitors must ensure that they move their cattle back to home premises with BCMS.

IMPORTANT — BRUCELLOSIS SCHEMES Cows or heifers calving at the Show before the time of judging WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE. Cows or heifers which appear about to calve will be placed in isolation and after calving returned home as soon as possible. Cows or heifers showing any abnormal discharge or which appear to be about to abort or which do abort WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE and will be placed in isolation at once. As soon as samples have been taken the animals together with all other Show animals from the same registered premises MUST be returned home and will not be allowed to compete.

THE COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR AMALGAMATE ANY CLASSES WHERE THERE ARE INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES. EXHIBITORS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CANCELLATION OR AMALGAMATION PRIOR TO SHOW DAY. PURE BRED BEEF BREED CLASSES WITH INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES WILL BE AMALGAMATED INTO THE ANY PURE BRED BEEF CATTLE SECTION.

PRIZE MONEY

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

CLASSES 7-79 £50 £35 £24 £13 £10 £7 CLASSES 32, 80-85 £15 £12 £10 £6 £4 £2 INTER-BREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP £100.00 CHAMPION GROUP £50.00 RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS (Beef/Dairy) £100.00 CHAMPION £50.00 RESERVE CHAMPION EACH BREED CHAMPION (Class nos. 7-79) £25.00

ENTRY FEES Members — £7.50 inc. VAT per entry in each class (Including PAIRS classes) Non Members — £10.00 inc. VAT per entry in each class (including PAIRS classes) Class nos. 32, 80-85 — No entry fee

ANY BREED CHAMPION FROM CLASS NOS. 7 – 61 AND 67 – 79 NOT FORWARD IN THE INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL AUTOMATICALLY FORFEIT THE £25.00 CHAMPION AWARD.

Beef Cattle

INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE) Champion animals in pure-bred class nos. 7-61 only If the Interbreed Champion and Reserve are of Continental breed then £25.00 will be awarded to the highest placed Native exhibit. If the Interbreed Champion and Reserve are of Native breed then £25.00 will be awarded to the highest placed Continental exhibit. Approximate Time: 1.00 p.m. To follow Inter-Breed Group of Four Championship The A. F. FARMORE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The J. R. JONES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION. Judge: MR R NEIL, Jedburgh, TD8 6TS

INTER-BREED GROUP OF FOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (BEEF CATTLE) (To follow Inter-Breed Championship above) Four exhibits from each Pedigree Beef Cattle Breed, selected by the Judge of each Breed, will compete for the Inter-Breed Group of Four Championship. Judge: MR R NEIL, Jedburgh, TD8 6TS

8 9 ALL CATTLE ENTERED IN CLASS NOS. 7 – 61 MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE BREED SOCIETIES. HEREFORD CATTLE Judge: MR D WYLLIE, Tamworth, B79 9JL JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m. A CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late W. MILNER, Esq., will be awarded to the BEST HEREFORD in the Show. The MARLOW CHALLENGE CUP, presented by the late S. OWENS, Esq., will be awarded to the BEST HEREFORD of opposite sex to that awarded the Championship. BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the FEMALE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION, MALE CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION and OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits. CLASS 7 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2017. CLASS 8 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January and before 1 July 2017. CLASS 9 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 July 2017. CLASS 10 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot. CLASS 11 Heifer, born before 1 July 2017. (Class will be split by age if more than 12 entries forward). CLASS 12 Heifer, born on or after 1 July 2017. (Class will be split by age if more than 12 entries forward). CLASS 13 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. BRITISH LIMOUSIN CATTLE Judge: MR L HUGHES, Anglesey, LL66 0BW JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

The MICHAEL J. LINDLEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST LIMOUSIN. CLASS 14 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2017. CLASS 15 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2017. CLASS 16 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot. CLASS 17 Heifer, born in 2016. CLASS 18 Heifer, born in 2017. CLASS 19 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. BRITISH BLONDE CATTLE Judge: MR P HOLMAN, Okehampton, EX20 2JJ JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00 A.M.

The COLBORNE DAWES SUPERCHARGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST BRITISH BLONDE. CLASS 20 Pedigree Bull, any age CLASS 21 Cow or Heifer with calf at foot CLASS 22 Heifer, born in 2016 CLASS 23 Heifer, born in 2017 CLASS 24 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. BRITISH BLUE CATTLE Judge: MR P HALHEAD, Lancaster, LA2 0DY JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 11.00 a.m.

The DAVID NUNN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST BRITISH BLUE. CLASS 25 Pedigree Bull, born before 1 January 2017. CLASS 26 Pedigree Bull, born on or after 1 January 2017. CLASS 27 Female in calf or Maiden born on or before 1 August 2016. CLASS 28 Female in calf or Maiden born after 1 August 2016. CLASS 29 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

10 LONGHORN CATTLE Judge: MRS S GURTON, Wormingford, CO6 3AU JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m. The M.I.H. FOUNDERS CUP presented by Mr & Mrs A Bomford will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The ATTEWELL ESTATES CUP will be awarded to the BEST FEMALE exhibited by a Member of the Mid West Longhorn Support Group. SPECIAL Rosettes presented by THE LONGHORN CATTLE SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION and to the BEST JUNIOR BULL and BEST JUNIOR HEIFER (born on or after 1 January 2017). (Disbudded animals may be shown) CLASS 30 Bull, any age. CLASS 31 Cow in calf or with calf at foot (born before 31 December 2015). CLASS 32 Calf at foot of cow in Class 31 born on/after 1 January 2018. CLASS 33 Heifer, born after 1 January 2017. CLASS 34 Heifer, born between 1 January and 31 December 2016. CLASS 35 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. HIGHLAND CATTLE Judge: MR D HANDLEY, Dorstone, HR3 6BL JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits. CLASS 36 Bull, any age CLASS 37 Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot CLASS 38 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015. CLASS 39 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016. CLASS 40 Heifer, born on or between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2017. CLASS 41 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. BEEF SHORTHORN CATTLE NEW Judge: MRS T RUSSELL, Stanford in the Vale, SN7 8PF JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.00 a.m. (approx). BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits. CLASS 42 Bull, any age CLASS 43 Cow or heifer in calf or with calf at foot CLASS 44 Heifer, born in 2016 CLASS 45 Heifer, born in 2017 CLASS 46 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. (The above classes may be amalgamated into the Any Pure Bred Beef (Native Breed) Cattle section if insufficient entries forward) DEXTER CATTLE Judge: MR K HASEMORE, Chichester, PO18 8TD JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.30 a.m. (approx) BDAS Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits. A Spoon and Rosette presented by THE DEXTER CATTLE SOCIETY will be presented to the CHAMPION. CLASS 47 Bull, any age. CLASS 48 Cow in calf or in milk. CLASS 49 Heifer, in calf or in milk. CLASS 50 Maiden Heifer. CLASS 51 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor. A Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. Any exhibitor refusing to comply with this rule, or with the instructions of the Stewards, may forfeit their prize money.

11 ANY PURE BRED BEEF CATTLE — OTHER THAN HEREFORD, LIMOUSIN, BRITISH BLONDE, BRITISH BLUE, LONGHORN, HIGHLAND, BEEF SHORTHORN or DEXTER BOTH THE NATIVE BREED AND CONTINENTAL BREED CHAMPIONS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP.

Judge: MR D BATCH, Romsey , SO51 0LW JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL FOLLOW THE COMMERCIAL BEEF SECTION AT 10.30 a.m. (approx.)

NATIVE BREED

The BILL RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST NATIVE BREED exhibit. Please specify breed on entry form. CLASS 52 Bull, any age CLASS 53 Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot. CLASS 54 Heifer, born in 2016 CLASS 55 Heifer, born in 2017 CLASS 56 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

CONTINENTAL BREED

The MEADOWS FARM VETS. LTD. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST CONTINENTAL BREED exhibit. Please specify breed on entry form. CLASS 57 Bull, any age. CLASS 58 Cow or Heifer in calf or with calf at foot. CLASS 59 Heifer, born in 2016. CLASS 60 Heifer, born in 2017. CLASS 61 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

COMMERCIAL BEEF Judge: MR C PENNIE, Montgomery, SY15 6HB JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m.

ALL CATTLE WILL BE WEIGHED AND PLACED IN THE APPROPRIATE CLASS. WEIGHTS WILL BE DISPLAYED. The DAVID DEIGHTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE PLATE will be awarded to the BEST SINGLE ANIMAL in the Commercial Beef Classes. The PETER MILLATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST ANIMAL of the Opposite Sex to that awarded the Championship. Please specify breed on entry form. CLASS 62/63 Steer, any age - entries to be split by weight on Show Day (if 8 or more entries forward). CLASS 64/65 Heifer, any age - entries to be split by weight on Show Day (if 8 or more entries forward). CLASS 66 Local Class - Steer or Heifer, any age. Both animal and exhibitor must reside within 12 mile radius of the Showground.

Class 66 may be split if sufficient entries forward. Animals entered in Class 66 may not be entered in Class nos. 62-65.

NO CLOVEN HOOFED ANIMALS WILL BE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND OTHER THAN IN THE DESIGNATED LIVESTOCK AREA.

12 DAIRY CATTLE Judge: MR R PILKINGTON, Wrexham LL12 9RT

ALL EXHIBITORS MUST ABIDE BY THE RULES OF SHOWING AS SET OUT BY HOLSTEIN UK.

SUBSTITUTION SCHEME Animals unable to attend can be substituted by another animal in the same class, however, the original animal may be entered in an appropriate class on the day. The Substitution Scheme will operate in accordance with DEFRA Regulations in force on Show Day.

DAIRY INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP Champion exhibits in Class Nos. 67-79. Approximate Timing: 12.00 noon The RICHARD YATES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPION Champion to receive £50.00 and a SPECIAL rosette kindly sponsored by SELEKT.

HOLSTEIN CATTLE JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 A.M. AND WILL BE JUDGED ALTERNATELY WITH THE ANY OTHER BREED & COMMERCIAL DAIRY CLASSES.

Entries are restricted to animals in the Herd Book or Classes B or C of the supplementary register. The HUDDLESFORD CHALLENGE CUP, presented by T. H. COPE Esq., Huddlesford Grange, near Lichfield, will be awarded to the BEST HOLSTEIN in the Show. HOLSTEIN UK Rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION, BEST EXHIBITOR BRED, BEST UDDER and JUNIOR CHAMPION exhibits. The B.D.A.S. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST PAIR, being the property of the same exhibitor. CLASS 67 Maiden Heifer – born in 2017. CLASS 68 Heifer in Calf with first calf, due to calve at not more than 3 years. CLASS 69 Cow in Calf at least five months. CLASS 70 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2015. CLASS 71 Cow in milk, which has produced no more than 2 calves. CLASS 72 Cow in milk, which has produced 3 or more calves. CLASS 73 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

ANY OTHER BREED & COMMERCIAL DAIRY JUDGING OF THESE CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.00 A.M. AND WILL BE JUDGED ALTERNATELY WITH THE HOLSTEIN CLASSES.

The R. BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST exhibit. The ASTON EYRE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBITOR BRED animal. The JERSEY CATTLE SOCIETY will present a Rosette and prize card to the BEST JERSEY. Please specify breed on entry form. CLASS 74 Maiden Heifer - born in 2017. CLASS 75 Heifer in Calf with first calf, due to calve at not more than 3 years. CLASS 76 Cow in Calf at least five months. CLASS 77 Heifer in milk after first calf, born in or after 2015. CLASS 78 Cow in milk, any age. CLASS 79 A Pair of animals entered in the above classes, the property of the same exhibitor.

13 JUNIOR HANDLERS

Judging of Dairy and Beef Junior handler classes will commence at approximately 2.00 p.m. in the Livestock Rings. Dairy and Beef Junior Handler classes are run at the same time. Competitors can therefore enter only ONE section and not both.

JUDGING WILL BE BASED ON PRESENTATION AND THE HANDLER’S CAPABILITIES, NOT ON CONFORMATION OF THE ANIMAL. Owners of the cattle must ensure that the young handler is capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animal must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring. PLEASE STATE NAME AND AGE OF HANDLER AND NAME OF ANIMAL ON ENTRY FORM.

DAIRY - JUNIOR HANDLER Judge: MR R PILKINGTON, Wrexham LL12 9RT The FRANK DORRELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST HANDLER. No entry fee Prize Money: 1st £15.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £10.00, 4th £6.00, 5th £4.00, 6th £2.00. CLASS 80 Handler under 12 years of age. Calf born after 1 September 2017. (Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler) CLASS 81 Handler 12 years to under 18 years of age. (Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler) CLASS 82 Handler 18 years to 26 years of age.

BEEF - JUNIOR HANDLER Judge: MR C PENNIE, Montgomery, SY15 6HB The CLEOBURY MORTIMER & LUDLOW FARMERS,TOM PRICE PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP will be awarded to the BEST HANDLER. No entry fee . Prize Money: 1st £15.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £10.00, 4th £6.00, 5th £4.00, 6th £2.00. CLASS 83 Handler under 12 years of age. Calf born after 1 September 2017. (Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler) CLASS 84 Handler 12 years to under 18 years of age. (Animal to be suitable for the age and ability of handler) CLASS 85 Handler 18 years to 26 years of age.

Exhibitors of Cattle and Sheep forward on Show Day will be entitled to a complimentary refreshment voucher which may be exchanged for a beverage and snack from the Catering Unit in the Livestock area only. Vouchers should be collected from the Chief Stewards on Show Day.

Burwarton Show Young Farmers’ Group STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION Kindly hosted by A G Kirton & Sons (Ashledge Limousins) Sponsored by Nock Deighton Agricultural LLP & Severn Edge Veterinary Group Monday 16 July 2018. Severn Lodge Farm, Kinlet, DY12 3ED. Contact: Fred Allen on 07969 743073 or [email protected]

14 Sheep JUDGING OF ALL SHEEP CLASSES TO COMMENCE AT 10.00 a.m. PROMPT EXCEPT RYELANDS WHICH WILL COMMENCE AT 9.30 a.m. PROMPT

The P. N. EDWARDS PERPETUAL MEMORIAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in Class nos. 90-218.

All valid MV/CAE certificates and completed Movement Licences must be produced at entrance to the Livestock area. Anyone not in possession of valid documentation will be asked to leave the Showground immediately.

S.A.C.VETERINARY SERVICES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME

ENTRIES ONLY FROM FULLY ACCREDITED FLOCKS IN TEXEL, BELTEX, SUFFOL K, BRITISH CHAROLLAIS, LLEYN, BRITISH BERRICHON, SHROPSHIRE, BLUE TEXEL and ZWARTBLES. Exhibitors of Sheep must either be Fully Accredited Members of The Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme, or Non Members of the Scheme. Accommodation identified by a prominent notice will be provided for Maedi Visna Accredited Sheep A. Separate transport to and from the Show will be required for Accredited sheep. B. The separate unloading point at the Show must be used. C. Accredited sheep to be penned in the separate penning which is separated by 2 metres from non designated sheep. D. In order to gain admission to the designated approved section of the Show all scheme sheep must be accompanied by a valid certificate of status. E. All Classes, Accredited and Non Designated, may be shown in the same ring, two metres separation shall be kept between sheep of the two categories. F. Entry forms must state that the flock is Maedi Visna Accredited.

PRIZE MONEY — SHEEP CLASSES

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

CLASSES 90-221 £20 £15 £10 £8 £6 £4 CLASS NO. 222 £5 £4 £3 £2 £1 CLASS NOS. 223-224 £10 £8 £6 £4 £2 INTER-BREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP £50 CHAMPION £25 RESERVE CHAMPION INTER-BREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP £50 CHAMPION GROUP £25 RESERVE CHAMPION GROUP INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP £50 CHAMPION £25 RESERVE CHAMPION

ENTRY FEES FOR SHEEP CLASS NOS. 90-218 INCLUDING GROUP CLASSES. Members — £3.50 inc. VAT per entry Non Members — £5.00 inc. VAT per entry Class nos. 219-221 — £10.00 inc. VAT. Class nos. 222-224 — No entry fee

15 Judge: MR J LONG, Bishops Frome, WR6 5BF INTER-BREED EWE LAMB CHAMPIONSHIP The 1st place winners of each breed in Class nos. 90-209 will compete for the Inter-Breed Ewe Lamb Championship. Approximate Timing: 1.00 p.m. The ROBERT PRATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

INTER-BREED GROUP OF THREE CHAMPIONSHIP (PURE BRED SHEEP) The winning group of three of each breed will compete for the Inter-Breed Group of Three Championship Approximate timing - to follow above Championship The GEOFF BISHOP PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the WINNING GROUP

INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP The Champions of each breed in Class nos. 90-209 in the Sheep Section will compete for the Inter-Breed Championship. Approximate timing - to follow above Championship The R. B. EDWARDS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION TEXEL SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the TEXEL classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: MR J DAVIES, Llandeilo, SA19 7TP Sheep must be registered and exhibited according to the rules of The Texel Sheep Society, i.e. sheep, excluding lambs, should be shorn but not dressed. The JOYCE AND FRANCIS PUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit. The MEREDITH PREECE & GREEN PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL will be awarded to the BEST TEXEL OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION. The MAX PREECE MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST GROUP. CLASS 90 Ram, Shearling CLASS 91 Ram Lamb CLASS 92 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 93 Yearling Ewe CLASS 94 Ewe Lamb CLASS 95 Group of three Texel sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group. BELTEX SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP AND GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES, MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the BELTEX classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only

Judge: MR M OWENS, Llandysul, SA44 4UY BELTEX SHEEP SOCIETY Rosettes will be awarded to the OVERALL CHAMPION AND RESERVE EXHIBITS and also to the CHAMPION AND RESERVE MALE AND FEMALE Exhibits. CLASS 96 Ram, Shearling CLASS 97 Ram Lamb CLASS 98 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 99 Yearling Ewe CLASS 100 Ewe Lamb CLASS 101 Group of three Beltex sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

16 SUFFOLK SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the SUFFOLK classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: MR D JONES, Llanon, SY23 5PD The MALCOLM GATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The A.M. & I. PUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST SUFFOLK FEMALE. The BURGESS FUELS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST RAM LAMB. The ANNE BIRD PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EWE LAMB. BURWARTON & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be presented to the BEST GROUP. CLASS 102 Ram, Shearling CLASS 103 Ram Lamb CLASS 104 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 105 Yearling Ewe CLASS 106 Ewe Lamb CLASS 107 Group of three Suffolk sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group. BRITISH CHAROLLAIS SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the BRITISH CHAROLLAIS classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: MR D ROBERTS, Shrewsbury, SY5 6NT The SEVERNSIDE ANIMAL SERVICES LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit. The JOHN MELLINGS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST CHAROLLAIS OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION. CLASS 108 Ram, Shearling CLASS 109 Ram Lamb CLASS 110 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 111 Yearling Ewe CLASS 112 Ewe Lamb CLASS 113 Group of three British Charollais sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group. LLEYN SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the LLEYN classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only. Judge: MR C PRICE, Brecon, LD3 9RG All animals to be shown untrimmed. Light brushing only accepted. Any washing to be confined to the head and legs. All sheep, excluding lambs, should be shorn bare after 1 May 2018. All lambs must be tagged. The MIDLAND LLEYN SHEEP BREEDERS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. CLASS 114 Ram, Shearling CLASS 115 Ram Lamb CLASS 116 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 117 Yearling Ewe CLASS 118 Ewe Lamb CLASS 119 Group of three Lleyn sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

All sheep from MV Accredited flocks must be accompanied by a valid certificate of status (original not photocopy) completed and signed by the owner/manager for inspection and validation by Show Officials at the entrance to the Livestock field.

17 BRITISH BERRICHON SHEEP S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the BRITISH BERRICHON classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only. Judge: MR T PRITCHARD, Worcester, WR2 6NW The TENBURY FARM SUPPLIES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit. CLASS 120 Ram, Shearling CLASS 121 Ram Lamb, born on or after 1 December 2017. CLASS 122 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 123 Yearling Ewe CLASS 124 Ewe Lamb, born on or after 1 December 2017. CLASS 125 Group of three British Berrichon sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

SHROPSHIRE SHEEP

S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the SHROPSHIRE classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: MR M HACKLING, Shrawley, WR6 6TE

SIGNET PERFORMANCE RECORDED AWARDS for Rams and Ram Lambs Kindly sponsored by AHDB Beef and Lamb (£25.00 voucher to each winner) and RAS Rosettes, Ribbons and Show Supplies (Winners’ sashes) The Signet Performance Awards will be held within the existing classes for rams and ram lambs. The whole class will be judged first, then the award will be made to the highest placed Signet-recorded animal that meets all the required conditions of entry (see below).

The FRECKENWELL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The CLINTON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the RESERVE CHAMPION. The WINNER of Class 130 will go forward to the Inter-Breed Ewe Lamb Championship.

CLASS 126 Ram, Shearling or over (including Signet Performance Recorded Award) CLASS 127 Ram Lamb. Trimmed, born on or after 1 December 2017 (including Signet Performance Recorded Award) CLASS 128 Ewe to have reared lamb(s) in 2018 Shorn bare after 1 May 2018 and shown untrimmed. CLASS 129 Yearling Ewe. CLASS 130 Ewe Lamb. Trimmed, born on or after 1 December 2017. CLASS 131 Ram or Ewe Lamb. Untrimmed, born on or after 1st December 2017. CLASS 132 Group of three Shropshire Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

Conditions of entry for the Signet Performance Awards (1) Exhibitors who wish to enter animals for the Performance Awards must indicate that they wish to do so on the Entry form and the Unique ear tag number of the PR animal entered for the Signet awards MUST be provided on the entry form. No substitutions can be allowed. (2) Exhibitors may enter animals they have bred that have been performance recorded by Signet, or animals that have been purchased from a Signet-Recorded flock, provided the livestock entered meets all other entry criteria set out by the Show Society. (3) Only rams and ram lambs that have a Terminal Sire Index greater than the breed average for the current year will be eligible. The performance qualification standard of all entries will be validated by Signet. Please contact Pippa Geddes, Shropshire Breed Improvement Scheme Co-ordinator on 01743 741689 if you have any queries about these awards.

18 BLUE TEXEL SHEEP S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the BLUE TEXEL classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

Judge: MRS S GIBBONS, Brecon, LD3 0SS The BERYL GATT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. CLASS 133 Ram, Shearling. CLASS 134 Ram Lamb born in 2018. CLASS 135 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 136 Yearling Ewe. CLASS 137 Ewe Lamb born in 2018. CLASS 138 Group of three Blue Texel Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

ZWARTBLES SHEEP

Judge: MR J KIMBER, Okehampton, EX20 3DN S.A.C. SHEEP & GOAT HEALTH SCHEMES MAEDI VISNA ACCREDITED FLOCK SCHEME All sheep in the ZWARTBLES classes must be from Fully Accredited Flocks only.

The T. & R. DAVIES and E. & M. McCONKEY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the CHAMPION. CLASS 139 Ram, Shearling. CLASS 140 Ram Lamb. CLASS 141 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 142 Yearling Ewe CLASS 143 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 144 Group of three Zwartbles Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

CLUN FOREST SHEEP (Accredited and Non-Accredited) Judge: MR B FRANCIS, Newcastle on Clun, SY7 8PG The BOYNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP and a SPECIAL Rosette presented by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The McCARTNEY MORRIS & BARKER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded for the BEST GROUP. SPECIAL PRIZES have been awarded by the CLUN FOREST SHEEP BREEDERS SOCIETY LTD — Champion £10; Reserve Champion £5. Open to both registered and non-registered sheep. CLASS 145 Ram, Two shear or over. CLASS 146 Ram, Shearling. CLASS 147 Ram Lamb. CLASS 148 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 149 Yearling Ewe. CLASS 150 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 151 Group of three Clun Forest Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

19 KERRY HILL SHEEP (Non-Accredited) Judge: MR S JONES, Llanon, SY23 5PD The J. PERCY DAVISON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION exhibit. The W. H. WILLIAMSON PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded for the BEST GROUP. SPECIAL Rosettes presented by THE KERRY HILL FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY will be presented to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION MALE and FEMALE exhibits. CLASS 152 Ram, Two shear or over. CLASS 153 Ram, Shearling. CLASS 154 Ram Lamb. CLASS 155 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018 (To be judged in the Ring) (Exhibits must have been shorn bare after 1st May and be shown in their natural state untrimmed.) CLASS 156 Yearling Ewe. CLASS 157 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 158 Group of three Kerry Hill Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

JACOB SHEEP (Non-Accredited) Judge: MR L TRUMPER, Abergavenny, NP7 8UE All sheep to be shown to Breed Society Rules. The PARRY POINT PERPETUAL CHALLENGE SHIELD will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The B.D.A.S. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented to the BEST GROUP. CLASS 159 Ram, Shearling CLASS 160 Ram Lamb CLASS 161 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 162 Yearling Ewe CLASS 163 Ewe Lamb CLASS 164 Group of three Jacob sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

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20 COLOURED RYELAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited) Judge: Ms C JONES, Anglesey, LL60 6LL All sheep to be registered with The Ryeland Flock Book Society. A PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly presented by MR. & MRS. R. J. WEBB will be awarded to the CHAMPION SPECIAL Rosettes presented by The COLOURED RYELAND COMMITTEE will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION MALE AND FEMALE exhibits as well as OVERALL AND RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits CLASS 165 Ram, two shear and over CLASS 166 Ram, Shearling or over. CLASS 167 Ram Lamb CLASS 168 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 169 Yearling Ewe CLASS 170 Ewe Lamb CLASS 171 Group of three Coloured Ryeland sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group. RYELAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited) JUDGING COMMENCES 9.30 a.m. PROMPT

Judge: MR P WILKINSON, Everingham, YO42 4JA The MARGERY BROOKS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. The MARSTON BROS. LTD PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST ANIMAL OPPOSITE SEX TO THE CHAMPION. The MALCOLM COLLINS MEMORIAL BOWL will be awarded to the BEST GROUP. SPECIAL Rosettes presented by THE RYELAND FLOCK BOOK SOCIETY will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION MALE AND FEMALE Exhibits as well as OVERALL CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION Exhibits. The WINNER of Class 177 will go forward to the Inter-Breed Ewe Lamb Championship. CLASS 172 Ram, Two shear or over. CLASS 173 Yearling Ram. CLASS 174 Ram Lamb. CLASS 175 One Breeding Ewe, any age, to have reared lambs in the current season. CLASS 176 Yearling Ewe. CLASS 177 Ewe Lamb. CLASS 178 Untrimmed Lamb – Male or Female. CLASS 179 Group of three Ryeland Sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group. BADGER FACE WELSH MOUNTAIN SHEEP (Non-Accredited) Judge: MR D M EVANS, Carmarthen, SA33 6UL B.D.A.S. rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits. CLASS 180 Ram, Shearling CLASS 181 Ram Lamb CLASS 182 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 183 Yearling Ewe CLASS 184 Ewe Lamb CLASS 185 Group of three Badger Face Welsh Mountain Sheep, sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

21 NORTH COUNTRY CHEVIOTS (Non-Accredited) Judge: MR R WILLIAMS, Denbigh, LL16 5BU NEW B.D.A.S. rosettes will be awarded to the CHAMPION and RESERVE CHAMPION exhibits. CLASS 186 Ram, Shearling CLASS 187 Ram Lamb CLASS 188 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 189 Yearling Ewe CLASS 190 Ewe Lamb CLASS 191 Group of three North Country Cheviot sheep, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

NON-ACCREDITED PURE BRED SHEEP (Untrimmed) (Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Shropshire, Blue Texel and Zwartbles) (Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Inter-breed Championship).

Judge: MR B RODENHURST, Farlow, DY14 8TE The B.D.A.S. PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION. CLASS 192 Ram, Shearling CLASS 193 Ram Lamb CLASS 194 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 195 Yearling Ewe CLASS 196 Ewe Lamb CLASS 197 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

ANY PURE BRED HILL OR UPLAND SHEEP (Non-Accredited) (Other than Kerry Hill or Badger Face Welsh Mountain)

(Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Inter-breed Championship).

Judge: MR M GROUCOTT, Newport, NP11 5HY The RADNOR PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the CHAMPION. Please specify breed CLASS 198 Ram, Shearling CLASS 199 Ram Lamb CLASS 200 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 201 Yearling Ewe CLASS 202 Ewe Lamb CLASS 203 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group.

22 ANY PURE BRED SHEEP (Accredited and Non-Accredited) (Other than Texel, Beltex, Suffolk, British Charollais, Lleyn, British Berrichon, Blue Texel, Shropshire, Kerry Hill, Coloured Ryeland, Jacob, Ryeland, Badger Face Welsh Mountain, Zwartbles, Clun Forest & North Country Cheviot) (Judged in the Ring. Champion eligible to enter Inter-breed Championship).

Judge: MR T WARD, Churchstoke, SY15 6SP The DES POYNER PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the CHAMPION. Please specify breed CLASS 204 Ram, Shearling CLASS 205 Ram Lamb CLASS 206 Ewe to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 207 Yearling Ewe CLASS 208 Ewe Lamb CLASS 209 Group of three sheep of same breed, one being the opposite sex of the other two, selected from animals entered in the classes above and being the property of the same exhibitor. No exhibitor may enter more than one group. CLASS NOS . 210-211 will be penned in the Non-Accredited Section.

CROSS BRED EWES / EWE LAMBS (Non-Accredited) (Judged in pens)

Judge: MR J HIGGINS, Longnor, SY5 7QH The TOM GOODMAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the the overall BEST PAIR. Please specify breed CLASS 210 Pair of Cross Bred Breeding Ewes. To have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 211 Pair of Cross Bred Breeding Ewe Lambs.

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLASSES (Non-Accredited) (Judged in pens)

Judge: MR J HIGGINS, LONGNOR, SY5 7QH Points gained by prize winners will be included in the YFC points system. Open to fully paid up NFYFC members. Membership card will be checked on Show day. The J. BACHE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by MRS. M. BACHE will be awarded to the CHAMPION Animals entered in Class nos. 212-213 MUST NOT be entered in any other class. Please specify breed CLASS 212 Pair of Ewes to have reared lambs in 2018. CLASS 213 Pair of Ewe Lambs suitable for breeding.

PRIME BUTCHER’S LAMBS

Judge: MR J RUTTER, Tipton, DY4 8NX The CHURCH COMMISSIONERS OF ENGLAND PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the BEST EXHIBIT. Animals entered in Class 218 MUST NOT be entered in any other Class. Please specify breed CLASS 214 One Single CROSS BRED Lamb, any weight – untrimmed. CLASS 215 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs, sired by a British Native Breed Ram containing NO Continental breeding. Any weight – untrimmed. CLASS 216 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs, sired by a Continental Breed Ram. Total live weight 80 kg and over untrimmed.

23 CLASS 217 Pair of CROSS BRED Lambs, sired by a Continental Breed Ram. Total live weight under 80 kg untrimmed. CLASS 218 Young Farmers’ Pair of Butchers Lambs. Any breed. Any weight.

COMBINED LIVE/DEAD LAMB CARCASS COMPETITION Judges: Live Section – MR P SLATER, Addlington, SK10 4LF Carcass Section – MR D GRIFFITHS, Leintwardine, SY7 0LB Live Section to be held at Ludlow Market on Monday 30 July at 8.45 a.m. and Bridgnorth Market on Tuesday 31 July at 8.45 a.m. Carcass Section to be judged and displayed on Show Day.

The BOYNE ARMS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the OVERALL CHAMPION. CLASS 219 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Average Liveweight 36-44 kg - Ludlow Market. Entry Fee: £10.00. inc.VAT. One entry only per exhibitor. CLASS 220 Best Pen of Six Butchers Lambs. Average Liveweight 36-44 kg - Bridgnorth Market. Entry Fee: £10.00. inc.VAT. One entry only per exhibitor. CLASS 221 Best Carcass - Judged and displayed on Show Day. One lamb to be selected, by ballot, from each Live Pen for Carcass Competition. The remaining five lambs to be sold by auction at each market. Carcasses must be either retained/collected by exhibitor or sold direct to third party.

The live weight range specified above will be strictly adhered to. Please specify breed. Rosettes to 6th place. Judging of Class nos. 222 – 224 will commence at 1.45 P.M. in the Sheep Rings Judging will be based on presentation and capability of the handler and NOT on conformation of animal.

PET LAMB (Strictly Non-MV Accredited) Judge: MR & MRS S JONES, Farlow, DY14 0RG

The OLD RECTORY PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP presented by BRUCE MORGAN will be awarded to the WINNER Entry free Please state name of child and name of lamb on entry form. CLASS 222 Pet Lamb, born in 2018. To be led by a child 10 years and under.

JUNIOR HANDLERS (MV or Non-MV Accredited) Judge: MRS S GIBBONS, Brecon, LD3 0SS Entry free

CLASS 223 Handler to be 11 years to 17 years of age. CLASS 224 Handler to be 18 years to 26 years of age.

24 SHEARING COMPETITION Affiliated to British Isles Shearing Competitions Association (BISCA) Judges: MR E ANDREW, Trewern, SY21 8EB MR K ATKINSON, Hereford, HR3 6AA MR E BUFTON, Presteigne, LD8 2DH MR J FROGGATT, Stafford, ST17 0SB MR R MORRIS, Oswestry, SY10 0DB MR R PRICE, Presteigne, LD8 2RP Ms B TANGO, Usk , NP15 1DL MR N WILLIAMS, Craven Arms, SY7 0QF Kindly sponsored by Halls Holdings Ltd., R T Dale Building Contractor, Teme Valley Tractors, R.T. Anthony, Graham Warner Sheep Scanning, John Caine Casualty Cattle, Rumenco Ltd., Foxley Farm Supplies, Glyn Hamer Mill Mix Ltd, Shire Bars, John Lea & Sons.

The MAUD MASSEY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to BEST PEN MARK OF THE DAY. The GEORGE HOWELLS MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the BEST JUNIOR competitor. The C.R. AMPHLETT PERPETUAL SHIELD and £50.00 kindly donated by C.R. AMPHLETT will be awarded to the BEST YOUNG LOCAL COMPETITOR. SHEPHERD’S CROOK, kindly made and donated by DAVE GATER, STICKSNBITS, Cheshire. SPECIAL AWARD for the HIGHEST PLACED FEMALE SHEARER. FREE CLASS ENTRY - Entries accepted from 9.30 a.m. in the Shearing Marquee on the Livestock Field on Show Day (Show entry ticket will be refunded in the Shearing marquee) COMPETITION COMMENCES AT 10.00 A.M. PROMPT.

CLASSES FOR: Junior Prize money: £50.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00 Intermediate: Prize money: £60.00, £40.00, £30.00, £20.00 Seniors Prize money: £80,00, £65.00, £40.00, £25.00 Open Prize money: £120.00, £80.00, £50.00, £40.00 NO CLOVEN HOOFED ANIMALS WILL BE PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON THE SHOWGROUND OTHER THAN IN THE DESIGNATED LIVESTOCK AREA. THE HENRY YATES CEREAL SAMPLE COMPETITION Judge: MR S JOHNSON, COFCO International Ltd., LL13 0DA Kindly sponsored by AGRII

Entries accepted in the Cereal Sample Marquee between 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday 1 August and 8.30 a.m.-11.30 a.m. on Show day. Judging will commence at 12 Noon. The HENRY YATES PERPETUAL TANKARD will be awarded to the CHAMPION EXHIBIT in the Cereal Classes. Prize money in each class: 1st £20.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £8.00. Entry free. All varieties must be named. CLASS C1 Six Heads of Wheat (to be shown with 12 inches of straw). CLASS C2 Six Heads of Oats (to be shown with 12 inches of straw). CLASS C3 Six Heads of Spring Barley (to be shown with 12 inches of straw). CLASS C4 Six Heads of Winter Barley (to be shown with 12 inches of straw). CLASS C5 2 kilo of Newly Combined Feed Barley (Moisture content to be less than 15%). CLASS C6 2 kilo of Newly Combined Malting Barley (Moisture content to be less than 15%). CLASS C7 2 kilo of Newly Combined Oil Seed Rape (Moisture content to be less than 10%). CLASS C8 3 Field Bean Plants (Samples to be cut at ground level). CLASS C9 3 Forage Maize Plants (Samples to be cut at ground level). 25 PIG SECTION Judge: MRS C A COE, Stafford, WS13 8DQ JUDGING OF PIG CLASSES WILL COMMENCE AT 10.30 A.M. PROMPT

Class Nos. P1 - P8 affiliated to the British Pig Association. All pig classes will be held under the general rules and conditions recommended by the British Pig Association. Proper pig boards and sticks are required. The number of pens required must be stated on the entry form.

This Show is a qualifier for the OSBPS Champion of Champions Competition, the final of which will be held at the Royal Berkshire Show at Newbury Showground on Sunday 16 September 2018. The OSBPS will provide Special rosettes for Best of Breed and Champion of Champions Qualifier. If the winner has already qualified, then the qualifying rosette may be awarded to the second place pig.

The highest placed Saddleback born in 2018 of either sex will be eligible to enter for the final of the Junior Saddleback Championship at Malvern Autumn Show on 29-30 September 2018. ** The Champion Saddleback at the show will be eligible for the Champion of Champions competition also held at the Malvern Autumn Show. (**Qualification for this is open to BSBC members only)

PIG INTER-BREED CHAMPIONSHIP Champion and Reserve exhibits from Class nos. P1-P8 Approximate Timing: 12 Noon The B.D.A.S. CHALLENGE TROPHY kindly donated by Noel Parsons, Esq. will be awarded to the CHAMPION.

If there are three or more pigs eligible for a single breed class from two or more exhibitors, consideration will be given to running such a breed class on the day.

The Society reserves the right to amalgamate any classes where less than three entries are forward on Show day.

Entry fee: £5.00 inc. VAT per class Prizes: 1st £15.00, 2nd £12.00, 3rd £10.00, 4th £8.00 ANY PURE BREED - MODERN A B.D.A.S. CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. P1-P4. The Society reserves the right to amalgamate any classes where less than three entries are forward on Show Day. Please specify breed on entry form. CLASS P1 Sow born before 1 July 2017. CLASS P2 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2017. CLASS P3 Gilt or Boar born on or after 1 January 2018. CLASS P4 Sow and Litter. Sows entered in Class P4 are eligible to enter Class P1. ANY PURE BREED – TRADITIONAL A B.D.A.S. CHAMPION Rosette will be awarded to the overall BEST exhibit from Class nos. P5-P8. Please specify breed on entry form. CLASS P5 Sow born before 1 July 2017. CLASS P6 Sow or Gilt born on or after 1 July 2017. CLASS P7 Gilt or Boar born on or after 1 January 2018. CLASS P8 Sow and Litter. Sows entered in Class P8 are eligible to enter Class P5. KUNE KUNE CLASS P9 Open class – Sow or Gilt, any age. Class may be split if sufficient entries forward on Show Day. COMMERCIALS CLASS P10 Open class – Sow or Gilt, any age. Class may be split if sufficient entries forward on Show Day. JUNIOR PIG HANDLING CLASS P11 W&BCPBA Young Handlers Competition. Entrants must be aged 7-15 years on day of Show and be family members of the W&BCPBA. This is a qualifying heat for the final to be held at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in November 2018. Points will be awarded to all competitors. Entry on Show day. No entry fee. No prize money. Rosettes to 3rd place.

26 Shropshire Goatkeepers Society Judging will commence at 10:00 a.m. with all exhibits being on the showground by 9:30 a.m. LATEST. Judge: T.B.A Chief Steward: Jade Rhodes – 34 Callow Crescent, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 01743 792794 Closing Date for Entries – 17th July 2018 The Goat Section of this show is held under the rules and regulations of the Shropshire Goatkeepers Society and the Burwarton and District Agricultural Society and entry in the show will imply acceptance of these rules and regulations. Entry Fees £2 per entry (Dam and Daughter and Child Handling classes Entry free – Rosette only no prize money) Prizes – 1st £3.00, 2nd £2.00, 3rd £1.00 with rosettes to 4th place in all classes Cups for Dairy Best in Show, Best Milker, Best Goatling and Best Kid, Pygmy Best in Show, Best Adult Female, Best Goatling, Best Kid, Boer Best in Show, Best Doe (over two years), Best Doeling and Best Doe Kid and Best Pet CLASSES Dairy 17. Golden/British Guernsey Milker 1. Saanen/ British Saanen Female Kid 18. Any Other Variety Milker NEW 2. Toggenburg / British Toggenburg Female Kid 19. Dam and Daughter (Dairy) 3. British Alpine Female Kid Pygmy 4. Anglo Nubian Female Kid 20. Pygmy Female Kid 5. Golden/ British Guernsey Female Kid 21. Pygmy Goatling 6. Any Other Variety Female Kid 22. Pygmy Adult Female 7. Saanen/British Saanen Goatling 23. Dam and Progeny (Pygmy) 8. Toggenburg / British Toggenburg Goatling Boer 9. British Alpine Goatling 24. Pure Bred Doe Kid 10. Anglo Nubian Goatling 25. Pure Bred Doeling 11. Golden/British Guernsey Goatling Pet Classes – open only to CASTRATED males 12. Any Other Variety Goatling 26. Pure Bred Doe (over 2 years) 13. Saanen/British Saanen Milker 27. Pet Class (under 1 year) 14. Toggenburg/ British Toggenburg Milker 28. Pet Class (over 1 year) 15. British Alpine Milker 29. Child Handler (must be under 18 on the day of the show) 16. Anglo Nubian Milker ENTRIES TAKEN ON THE DAY Special Conditions Exhibitors need to provide their own buckets, fodder, Health Status of herds must be included with entries straw and any equipment needed for showing (i.e. CAE certificate) Goats need not be registered with BGS, Pygmy Society Date of Birth and Kidding (if applicable) to be included on or BBGS Entry Form Kids must not be less than 2 calendar months old and no A goatling is defined as over 12 months and under 2 years older than 12 months old on the day of the show having not borne a kid Milkers must not be milked before 7:30am on the morning If there are not 3 entries forward the stewards may decide to of the show. The Stewards and Judge have the right to ask amalgamate classes, this decision will be made on the day. for all milkers to be milked on the showground. Ê

ENTRY FORM – GOAT CLASSES ENTRIES CLOSE 17TH JULY 2018 BURWARTON SHOW THURSDAY 2ND AUGUST 2018

REGISTRATION CLASS NAME DATE of BIRTH EAR TAG DATE DATE OF KIDDING NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER KIDDED (if applicable) (if applicable)

Please make cheques payable to the Shropshire Goatkeepers Society Entries @ £2.00 ...... £ ...... Total Entry Fees Name ...... Date ...... Address ...... Health Status ...... Entry Forms to Jade Rhodes – 34 Callow Crescent, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, SY5 0BZ

27 ALL EXHIBITORS & COMPETITORS - Livestock SAFETY STANDARDS

1. It is the responsibility of all Exhibitors to ensure that all their staff are fully briefed on safety standards. 2. Exhibitors’ attention is drawn to the following points: - Exhibitors must ensure that leaders are sufficiently experienced and that animals wear suitable restraining harness. - All exhibitors must use the official walkways for movement of livestock to and from their judging rings. - All exhibitors must follow designated traffic routes. - Animals must not be left unattended whilst the Show is open to the public. - No animal may enter the Showground if its place of origin is under health restriction. - Animal health legislation will be enforced by the Shropshire Council, and all exhibitors will be deemed to comply with this legislation. - Junior Handlers: All young handlers must be capable of controlling the animal being shown. The animals must be used to being handled and an experienced adult must be present ringside during judging in case of an emergency. The judge has the authority to ask any exhibitor not having sufficient control of their animal to leave the ring. 3. Specific Guidance Notes: - Heavy Horses All exhibits including foals must be led by an experienced adult handler. - Cattle THERE MUST BE TWO EXPERIENCED HANDLERS WITH EACH BULL EXHIBIT. As milking practices fall under the dairy hygiene regulations there must be no machine milking in the lines. - Sheep Maedi Visna Accredited Flock Scheme. Exhibitors should ensure that if their sheep are in the scheme, they do not come into contact with non-scheme sheep. 4. Fire: In the event of a fire occurring the following action must be taken: Immediately notify the Show Manager, giving exact details of the location. Follow Steward’s instructions. In the absence of a Steward ensure that everyone retreats to a safe area away from the fire and clear the approach roads. If it is safe to do so tackle the fire with extinguishers until the Fire Service arrives. Any directive given by the Fire Service or Police must be followed. 5. Veterinary presence: The on-duty vet should be contacted via the Livestock commentators, Chief Stewards or Stewards. 6. Evacuation of Livestock: Should it be necessary to evacuate livestock, exhibitors must comply with Stewards’ instructions. Remember to keep accredited stock separate. 7. Gazebos should not obstruct the view from the Commentary boxes and MUST be erected over animal pens only and NOT extend into alleyways causing obstruction.

8. Rules and By-Laws for the regulation of the Show – see page 30.

ALL DOGS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FROM ALL AREAS OF THE LIVESTOCK FIELD. IN THE INTERESTS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED ON SHOW DAY.

EXHIBITOR GAZEBOS SHOULD NOT OBSTRUCT THE VIEW OF THE COMMENTARY BOXES AND MUST BE ERECTED OVER ANIMAL PENS ONLY AND NOT EXTEND INTO PEDESTRIAN ALLEYWAYS CAUSING OBSTRUCTION.

The Society is required to retain a list of registration numbers of all vehicles transporting livestock to/from the Show. Please ensure you include this on the reverse of your entry form(s).

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29 Rules And By-Laws for the regulation of the Show. - Livestock ALL dogs are strictly prohibited from all areas of the LIVESTOCK FIELD. In the interests of Health and Safety this rule will be strictly enforced on Show day.

1 Exhibitors shall be responsible for the correctness of their entries, which must be lodged with the Show Manager on or before the dates fixed and published. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the appropriate fees. Cheques should be made payable to the Burwarton and District Agricultural Society. 2 The Society cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information supplied by Exhibitors and produced in the catalogue. 3 All exhibits in the Agricultural Classes must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor and must have been their property and on their premises for at least three months prior to the Show. 4 Judges and Stewards have the authority to disqualify any unruly animal from the show, if, in their opinion, it is behaving in such a way likely to cause accident and/or injury to other animals, competitors, their associates or any member of the public. 5 The Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry and also to accept any entry provisionally. 6 The Committee reserve the right to withhold any of the prizes offered: (1) if in the opinion of the Judges, the exhibits do not possess sufficient merit, or (2) from any competitor or exhibitor whose entry does not appear in the Catalogue under the appropriate class unless specifically stated otherwise in the Schedule. 7 The Committee reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate any Class of insufficient entries. Any pure bred beef breed classes with insufficient entries will be amalgamated into the Any Pure Bred Beef Cattle section. Exhibitors will be notified of any cancellation or amalgamation prior to Show Day. 8 Any breed champion from Class nos. 7-61 and 67-79 not forward in the Inter-Breed Championships will automatically forfeit the £25.00 Champion award. 9 All exhibits will be considered as being in the sole charge of the exhibitor and every exhibitor shall be responsible for any loss or damage caused by such exhibits. 10 The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify and demand the removal from the Showground of any animal which, in their opinion, is suffering from, or affected with, a contagious or infectious disease, and all entrance fees for such animals shall be forfeited. 11 The Society expects all exhibitors to comply with Breed Society rules for showing of animals whilst on the showground. The Committee, or officials appointed by them, shall be empowered to disqualify any exhibitor found to be contravening welfare regulations. 12 The Society, its Officers and servants, shall not be responsible to any person whatsoever whilst entering, on, or leaving the showground, for any damage or loss, however caused to the property of such person, or for any injury, fatal or otherwise, to any such person.The Society, its Officers and servants shall not be responsible for any accident, damage, loss however caused that may occur to any exhibitor or their employee or to any animal, article, or property brought into the showground, or whilst entering, on or leaving, or being carried into or out of the said showground. The exhibitor shall be solely responsible for any loss, injury, or damage that may be done to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal, article or property exhibited or brought into the showground by him/her and he/she shall indemnify and hold harmless the Society from all action, suits, expenses and claims on account of, or in respect of any such damage or injury which may be so caused or occasioned. 13 All livestock exhibits shall be in place on the Showground not later than 9.30 a.m. on the morning of the Show, in charge of an attendant, who will be required to conform with the Rules and Regulations of the Society or instructions from Stewards, and no exhibit shall be removed before 4.30 p.m. without written permission from the Show Manager. 14 No exhibitor shall act as Steward in the class in which they exhibit. No person will be allowed in the Judging Ring except Judges, Officials, authorised Stewards and Competitors. 15 A Grand Parade of all Champion, Reserve Champion, first, second and third placed cattle and sheep will take place at an appointed time. 16 All objections must be made in writing to the Show Manager within one hour of the finish of the event, together with a deposit of £25.00 for each objection, which will be forfeited if the objection is deemed frivolous. Objections will be considered by the Committee, and their decision shall be final. 17 The Committee reserve the right to alter the timing of events, but the order of the Schedule will be adhered to if possible. 18 CHALLENGE CUPS. With the exception of the Perpetual Challenge Cups, all Challenge Cups are to become the property of exhibitors winning them three times in succession or four times in all. All Breed Champions must parade for judging for the Supreme Championship Challenge Cups. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of all prize money and other awards gained by the animal concerned. Winners must undertake to return all Challenge Cups not later than 30 June, 2019. 19 The decision of the Committee, or anyone appointed by them, in all cases of dispute and on all questions as to the conduct of the Show, shall be absolutely final. 20 All unclaimed prize money will be mailed to exhibitors by 31 August. No prize money or refunds will be paid after 30 September in the year of the Show. All cheques to be banked by 30 September 2018. Any cheques not banked within statutory six month period will be treated as a donation to the Society. 21 Exhibitors are required to abide by the Safety Standards listed on page 28.

30 CHARITABLE GRANTS

The Burwarton and District Agricultural Society Limited has limited funds available to make grants to assist in the furtherance of any of the following objects of the Society:— 1. The improvement of livestock, the advancement of breeding and the prevention and eradication of animal diseases. 2. The advancement of science and research in connection with agriculture and rural industries. 3. The development and improvement of crops and prevention and eradication of plant diseases and pests. 4. The development and improvement of agricultural machinery and equipment. 5. The holding of demonstrations and lectures on modern agricultural methods and processes. 6. The promotion of agricultural education and training. 7. The encouragement of Young Farmers Clubs and of activities related to agriculture by other youth organisations. 8. The encouragement of rural crafts and industries of interest to the farming community. 9. The promotion of co-operation between farmers and other land users with special reference to conserv ation. 10. The promotion of co-operation between rural and urban communities.

Application for grants to assist projects that further any of the above objects should be made in writing to The Secretary of the Society at The Show Office, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6QJ by 14 February.

Privacy Policy The Burwarton & District Agricultural Society privacy policy sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, that you provide to us or that we may receive from others about you, will be processed by us. It includes data that we hold electronically and in paper files. Details of entries will be published in the catalogue and passed to our printers, solely for the purpose of compiling that publication. Results information may be published (in printed form and online) and provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information relating to exhibitors and their animals may be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA), British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), SAC, Breed Societies, County Councils, Veterinary Advisors and others who have regulatory access. Please refer to our website: www.burwartonshow.co.uk for full details of our Privacy Policy.

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