DEMONSTRATIONS (Guideline only – Subject to change on Show Day) 12.00 noon SHEEP SHEARING DEMONSTRATION. 1.00 p.m. LANGSTROTH GUN DOG DEMONSTRATION SHEEP SHOW 2.00 p.m. SHEEP SHEARING DEMONSTRATION. NO DOGS OTHER THAN GUIDE DOGS OR COMPETITIVE SHEEP DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON ANY PART OF THE SHOWFIELD • 1 • RULES AND REGULATIONS 1—The Society shall be called the Upper Wharfedale Agricultural Society. 2—The District of the Society comprises the Townships of Airton, Appletreewick, Arncliffe, Barden, Beamsley, Bolton Abbey, Bordley, Buckden, Burnsall, Calton, Conistone-with-Kilnsey, Cracoe, Flasby- with-Winterburn, Foxup, Grassington, Hanlith, Halton Gill, Hartlington, Hawkswick, Hebden, Hetton, Kettlewell-with-Starbotton, Kirkby Malham, Linton, Litton, Malham and Malham Moor, Rylstone, Scosthrop, Thorpe, Threshfield. 3—The Society shall consist of a President, Vice-Presidents and Members. The President, Vice- Presidents, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Stewards and committees shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Annual subscriptions to the funds of the Society shall be Vice- Presidents £80, Members £35. An exception to this rule has been made for 2021. All Vice-Presidents and Members will become Non-Luncheon Vice-Presidents, subscription payable £35. 4—The Annual General Meeting of members shall be held the third week in May unless otherwise announced. 5—The Management Committee shall consist of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Chief Stewards with powers to co-opt. Not less than five shall form a quorum. The Management Committee shall have powers to resolve matters of business other than amendments to Rules and Regulations which must be approved at the Annual General Meeting. 6—The Finance Committee shall consist of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Secretary. 7—All Exhibitors in the Local Classes must reside within the district of the Society. 8—All cattle in Local Classes to be bred and reared by the Exhibitor. The Committee reserve the right to call for satisfactory evidence that the conditions upon which any prize is offered have been duly observed. 9—The entry fee for members shall be less than that for non-members in the sheep section. All competitors for Challenge Cups and Special Prizes must pay entry fee. No stock or other exhibit may be exhibited in any class unless it is shown in the catalogue as entered in that class, except “Best exhibit in section” classes. 10—All entries of exhibits to be made to the Secretary on forms which shall be supplied gratis. The Secretary will not be held responsible for mistakes which may occur in entries made otherwise. All entries must reach the Secretary by the specified date. Entry numbers will be returned to the exhibitor within seven days and not later than two days after the closing date. Exhibits will not be considered entered until entry numbers have been received by the exhibitor. 11—All Exhibits must be on the ground not later than 9.00 a.m. 12—No stock or other exhibits to be removed from the Show Ground before 4.00 p.m. without permission of the Secretary except cattle which may be removed after the Parade. Any Prize Money may be forfeited for non-compliance with this rule. 13—Prizes for all classes, excluding the Harness Racing to be claimed on Show Day on presentation of Authorised Prize List or Prize Card. Any Prize Money not claimed by the specified time will be forfeited. 14—No officials of the Society shall in any way disclose or make known to any person whatsoever before the date of the Show the names of the competitors for any prize. 15—The Third Prize will be withheld in all classes where there are less than four entries, except in Produce, Handicraft and Horticulture classes where prizes will be awarded at the Judge’s discretion if there are less than five entries. 16—The Judge’s decision in award of Prizes shall be final and binding. 17—If it be proved to the satisfaction of the Committee that any Competitor has attempted to impose on the Society by means of a false Certificate or any other misrepresentation or has willingly or knowingly violated any of the Rules of the Society, he shall forfeit the Prize or Prizes to which he may have been entitled, and shall henceforth be prohibited from exhibiting and, if a Member, shall be expelled from the Society. 18—Competitors in the Junior Under 17 Crag Race must produce their Birth Certificate on request. Anyone running who is proved to be under 9 years will be disqualified from running at Kilnsey Show for three years. 19—All matters upon which a dispute may arise shall be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final, and any person refusing to abide by such decision shall forfeit any claim to Prizes. 20—Any protest must be accompanied by a deposit of £10, which will be forfeited to the Society if the claim is not justified. 21—All Exhibits will be at Owner’s Risk. 22—Admission to the Showground: £12 all day; Children 16 and under, £2; Children under 5, free. Tickets bought on Show Day will vary in cost. 23—An admission ticket will be issued to all exhibitors aged 16 and under and any other exhibitor paying entry fees of £5 or over. Exhibitors paying less than £15 entry fees must pay car park charges if appropriate (excluding livestock exhibitors). • 2 • JUDGES SHEEP Dalesbred ......................... Mr Colin Price, Clapham Swaledale......................... Mr Richard Harker, Kendal Teeswater & Masham ...... Mr A. Bainbridge, Richmond Blue Faced Leicester......... Mr James Caton, Otley Mules (2) ......................... Mr Alistair Lawn, Skipton Mr James Raine, Penrith AOPB................................ Mr Scott Donaldson, Carlisle Texel ................................ Mr Jack Davies, Ormskirk Beltex............................... Mr Jack Buckle, Kirkby Stephen Jacob................................ Mr S. Dodsworth, Cumbria Lonk ................................. Ms Tracy Pickard, Great Harwood Gritstone .......................... Mr Paul Thorp, Halifax Prime Lambs .................... Mr Simon Barker, Skipton Mule Referee .................... Mr J. Mason, Embsay Zwartbles ......................... Mr J. Stephenson, Saltburn-by-the-Sea Charollais ......................... Mr R. Geldard, Levens CATTLE Open Dairy & Jersey......... Mr P Wareing, Cherry Burton Commercial Beef .............. Mr Simon Bennett, Silsden Moor Limousin .......................... Ms Annabel Mason, Embsay AOPB................................ Mr Martin Grayshon, Bedale Highland........................... Mr Richard Phillip, Hellifield British Blue ...................... Ms Samantha Fawcett, Drebley HORSES Heavy Horses ................... Mr A. J. Callwood, Ollerton Ridden Horses .................. Ms W. Wild, Gargrave Working Hunter................ Ms J. Edmundson, Kendal Mountain & Moorland Classes Mr C. Gant, Throckley Arena Eventing................. A. Cawood and H. Parvin, Thirsk PRODUCE Wine ................................ Mr Andrew Nelson, Skipton Bread and Cakes .............. Mr Ian Mellin, Skipton Mrs Heather Schindler, Thorpe Ms Jess Berry, Threshfield Preserves ......................... Mrs Ann Harrison, Thornton Children’s Baking ............. Mrs Gill Holme, Halton East • 3 • HANDICRAFTS Children............................ Mrs Emma Sandoe, Hebden Mrs Brenda Williams, Burnsall Adults............................... Mrs Linda Cameron, Thornton PHOTOGRAPHY........... Mr Christopher Winpenny, Otley ART................................. Ms Julia Tetley, Greenhow FLOWERS...................... Mr Rex Geldard, Skipton VEGETABLES................ Ms Isobel Walker, Leyburn FLOWER ARRANGEMENT........... TBC SHEEP DOGS................ Mr Andrew Hunter, Leyburn WALKING STICKS ...... Mr R. Parker, Harrogate VINTAGE TRACTORS ... Mr I. Cole, Barnoldswick DRY STONE WALLING ... Mr Phillip Dolphin, Skipton FARM CROPS ............... Mr M. Edwards, Penrith NOTES FOR JUDGES 1. Traffic can be a problem on Show Day. Please allow adequate travel time and park in the car park through Gate A. 2. The President will be in the Judges’ Marquee from about 9.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., where he will be happy to welcome you with coffee and introduce you to the steward for your classes. 3. Classes will be judged as per schedule and your decision will be final. Please ensure with your Steward that the Judges’ Book is filled in correctly. 4. Please bring any specialist equipment you may require, and if you have any expenses, please see the Secretary on Show Day. 5. Finally – thank you for your valuable help to the Society. • 4 • SILVER CUPS AND TROPHIES (in alphabetical order by name or donor/sponsor) AIREDALE BEAGLES PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, kindly given by the Joint Masters, for the best Animal in Classes A1 and A2. W. F. BANKS CUP (Perpetual) and Replica, kindly given by W. E Banks (Askrigg) Ltd., for Jersey Champion. JOAN BARKER SHIELD (Perpetual), kindly donated by Mrs Joan Barker for the best animal in the Zwartbles Section. P. W. BEDFORD CUP (Perpetual), kindly given for the Best Foal in the Heavy Horse Section. BINNS CUP, kindly given for the best single Texel Ram Lamb. BOFRA TROPHY (Perpetual), kindly given by the British Open Fell Runners Association, for the first Girl in the Junior Age 14 to Under 17 Crag Race. BOFRA TROPHY (Perpetual), kindly given by the British Open Fell Runners Association, for the first Lady in the Open Crag Race. BRADFORD ENGRAVERS TANKARD (Perpetual), for the best Novice exhibit in the Walking Sticks Section. BRADLEY CHANDLER TROPHY (Perpetual), kindly donated by Bradley Chandler