Agricultural Show Friday 7th August

[John A]

This year's Kintyre show takes place at Anderston Park on Friday 7th August.

If any charitable organisation would like to have a stand at the show we now have a lower rate of £20 for registered charitys. This will be offered on a first come first served basis as space is limited.

For more details please PM me.

More details about the show will be posted later.

John

[fiona28]

will there be a tug o war??

[John A]

Some more details about this years show and yes there will be a tug o war if enough teams are interested.

THERE WILL BE A MOUNTED FANCY DRESS FOR HORSES AND RIDERS AT THIS YEARS
SHOW.
PRIZES FOR THE BEST FANCY DRESS.

THIS WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE MAIN RING
DURING THE AFTERNOON OF THE SHOW AND
WILL BE SEPARATE FROM THE HORSE
JUDGING AND SHOW JUMPING.

NAMES CAN BE GIVEN TO THE SECRETARY BY
12.30PM ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW

AS PART OF THE DOG SHOW THIS YEAR THERE
WILL BE SOME FUN CLASSES AS WELL AS THE
USUAL SHOW CLASSES.

1. CROSS BRED DOG (any variety)
2. DOG IN BEST CONDITION
3. DOG MOST LIKE ITS HANDLER
4. DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL
5. BEST CHILD HANDLER (under 13 years old)
6. BEST 6 LEGS (dog and handler)

All dog entries will be taken on the field on the day of the show.
For further details contact John Armour (secretary)
01586 810231 or john-armour@tiscali.co.uk

[Kintyre Forum News]

Just a reminder of this Friday's Agricultural show here in Campbeltown.

[John A]

Well it looks like a lovely day for the show.

Lots happening for entertainment in the main ring including footnotes dancers, tug o war (teams of 6, enter on the day) young farmers obstacle race, and from what I hear some very imagninative fancy dress horses and riders. the young farmers also have a bucking bronco so have a try and see how long you can stay on.

Some new stands this year for your entertainment and interest

We also have the Bastows from Clachan with their pigs on display with loads of information about them at the stand.

Unfortunately due to the recent wet weather the sheep shearers cant manage to come as they need to work today to make use of the good day to try to catch up.

The Cattle and sheep numbers are up on the year and you will see some of the best stock anywhere in the country.

Hope to see you there.

[fiona28]

looking forward to it john, just never got time to organise that jogscotland tug o war team, hopefully next year

[fiona28]

well you'll never guess what old farmer got a call from the young farmers, and away she went in great order to pull tug o war again, looked out my old pulling top n everything, great going girls, loved every minute, give me a call if you get serious about all this

i mind back when......

[4th gen Suthen']

well done Fiona28, you looked the part, and I dont mean muscle bound tug o' war wummin!
well done for looking out the old shirt and being such a sport....and you still look like a superfit young farmer

[fiona28]

awwww shucks 4th you do say the nicest things, im telling you tho - did feel 21 again, only change was my hero Robert Millar (my coach in the good old days) was judge not coach and your wee lassie "stole" my place at front of the rope

[fiona28]

meant to say its great to see the young farmers on the go again and what a lovely crowd

[RMcC]

Glad you enjoyed it fiona really was an ace day, thanks for joining us as well! Will give you a wee shout to join in on training next year! Sure you'll be able to show us a thing or two!!

[fiona28]

Absolutely RmcC but i may be the competition next year - JSC ladies may enter a team but i could defo help you all out with some leg strengthening classes b4 next years pull

[John A]

The tug o war was a great success although being stuck in my caravan didn't get to see much of it or anything else for that matter.
A big thanks to competitors, stewards and of course the public for making the day go so well.

The weather was excellent and it was great to see so many folk come to the show, we would like to hear any feedback that anyone has (good or not so good) to see if we need to change anything for next year.

was car parking ok?, entrances signposted enough?, was ther enough for kids/adults to do?, was there enough entertainment in the main ring?.

Its always good to hear views from outwith the farming circle to help us make the show even better.

I've probably opened up a big can of worms by asking for comments but anyway tell us what you think.

[Timebanker]

Hi John A.
Took my fella and wee one to the show for the first time this year and we all enjoyed ourselves. Not coming from a farming background it was interesting.
A couple of ideas for next time. How about an animal petting area for the kids and big kids among us. Apart from the pigs there were no other animals you could get up close to and touch. Also a big thanks to the tractor owners who let my son and fella sit on them and pretent to race. Perhaps some sort of ride on an animal or machine would go down well. Loved the entertainment in the main ring but any chance of a programme of events somewhere. If there were brochures I never saw any.
Waiting in anticipation for next years show and what a great way of bringing the farming and non-farming communities together. Thanks,Timebanker.