Welcome
THE show is over for another year and was without doubt the best and busiest ever! Fuller reports of the various activities will appear soon…………… Proceeds from the show go towards the upkeep of the four operating churches of The Five Parishes – Little Easton, Broxted with Chickney, Tilty and Great Easton.
AROUND THE SHOW: ANIMAL CORNER A Gloucester Old Spot pig called Rosie with her 11 piglets soon dug up the grassy pen provided. Pigs love to make themselves at home and a mud bath is luxurious! Carol Knights was extremely busy explaining the benefits of keeping these old breeds and was very pleased with the level of interest over the two days. (www.alsafarm.com) Ian and Liz Giblin brought three alpacas, which caused much excitement, as they are still a relatively uncommon sight. There are actually quite a few in the UK now and they are principally kept for their fleeces which are highly prized. (www.butlersfarmalpacas.co.uk) Two Dexter cows called Lady Penelope and Valentine were also much admired and Paul Trower felt that the show was one of the best that he has attended. The two Guernsey Golden goats watched the goings on from the back of their trailer and Kirstie Andersen-Taylor also spent some time explaining about the soap products her goats produce. ARENA EVENTS Events in the Arena included the Children’s Fun Run, The Green Hackle Pipe Band with their Great Highland Bagpipes and Drums, the Dunmow & District Dog Training Club, Dancing displays, the Quadrille and Heavy Horses, Scarecrows and Tug-of-War. ART EXHIBITION The annual Art Exhibition in the church featured a wide range of paintings and sculpture. A large 15th century Egress formed part of this year’s exhibition. Many exhibitors sold pictures and were generally very pleased with the level of interest. CHILDREN The FUN RUN, TRADITIONAL FAIR GROUND RIDES, BOUNCY CASTLES, FACE PAINTING, GO-KART RIDES and PENALTY SHOOT OUT, amongst other activities, kept the children happy for both days. CARS As well as the Rolls-Royce launch, there was a display of the Vintage and Classic Cars from the early 1900s to the present. The Essex Austin Seven Club and the Morgan Sports Car Club ‘Anglemog’ displayed their vehicles too. CLAY SHOOT A 50 Bird Open Sporting Clay Shoot, run by the Stansted Clay Shooting Club, attracted a large entry and many travelled from some distance to participate in this popular activity. DOG TRAINING The Dunmow & District Dog Training Club made a very welcome return to the show with their impressive display of obedience….no doubt impressing the many dog owners in the crowd!
