Having suffered with the rain and waterlogged field last year, Grayrigg Show relocated for this year to Kendal Auction. I missed the show (some days are more difficult than others to have off work), but I understand it worked well. All the classes were fitted in except the children's race (we'll never know if Robert and Chris would have triumphed) and everyone kept dry. I usually pack up loads of food when we go to shows; but not for Grayrigg. There's a catering tent serving a sit-down meal and the whole show stops for an hour at 12. So it was an easy day for me!
At this point I must point out that Grayrigg (officially "Selside, Grayrigg & Mountain District of Westmorland Agricultural Society Annual Show") is a thriving small show with a big heart and an impressive list of trophies. There may be fewer cattle exhibitors than in the past (no separate breed classes), but the sheep section is very well supported. We packed up the Grayrig cups from the sideboard and we seem to have most of them back again. If I have understood James' notes in the catalogue, these are our results.
Heifer calf under 12 months
1st Strickley Goldie 196
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Heifer in milk
1st Strickley Starlet 91
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Dry Cow
1st Strickley Annabella 117
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Dairy Cow in milk
Strickley Pansy
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Best group comprising newly calved cow or heifer, in-calf cow or heifer and yearling heifer.
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Semex UK Challenge Cup
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W S Hodgson Silver Rose Bowl
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D W Dennis-Thompson Silver Challenge Cup
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