THE 134th LOWESWATER SHOW

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May we wish you a very warm welcome to the inaugural Loweswater & Brackenthwaite Agricultural Society’s web page.

The first thing you need to know is that:

THE 134th LOWESWATER SHOW WILL BE ON SUNDAY,

7th SEPTEMBER 2008.

 

NEW INFORMATION:  10/09/08:

IF ANYONE HAS BOUGHT RAFFLE TICKETS, DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!  THE DRAWING TOOK PLACE ON SUNDAY EVENING AT THE AT THE HUNDITH HILL.

WINNERS LISTED BELOW.

VERY MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

And then, of course - where to find us on the day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                    

 

                                                                                     

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“Opposite New House Farm”, in the beautiful

                                     Lorton Valley
Text Box: General Secretary: Annette Billinghurst 80, West Street, Aspatria, Cumbria CA7 3HH Text Box: All Exhibitors Entries are FREE (Except Poultry and Industrial Section). Please use the correct form and submit to the relevant Secretary. All to pay admission at the gate. £5 Adults £3 Senior Citizens Under 13’s Free Text Box: Industrial Section: For Schedules, apply to The Secretary: Mrs. M. Vickers, Fresh Winds, High Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UQ Tel: 01900 85621 Text Box: TRADE STANDS: All Trade Stands are to be booked in advance. Application forms are available from the Show Secretary. All other queries should be directed to Mr. Mark Astley, Watergate Farm, Loweswater, CA13 0RU. 01900 85514.

Directions:

If approaching from the North, follow signs from the centre of Cockermouth to Lorton, Buttermere and Loweswater (B5292).  Lorton is approx 3 miles south of Cockermouth, and the Show Field a further mile (B5289).

If approaching from the East, you could either come in via the A66 and Cockermouth or sneak over the Whinlatter Pass, taking the Braithwaite exit off the A66 approx 1 mile west of Keswick.  Not recommended for  oversize vehicles and valuable stock!

From the south/south-west, the scenic route is via Loweswater, but tends to be slow – suggest you make your way via the   A595/A66 or A5086 to Cockermouth for ease of access.  There are 6’ width restrictions on the scenic route too.

To/from Cockermouth

To/from Whinlatter

Pass and Keswick

SWEET HOME.....

Loweswater in a reflective mood with Hen Comb in the background.

Taken on a tranquil November day in 2005.  A.E.B.
Text Box: E:mail show@micnet.plus.com Text Box: 2008 President: T. Coulthard, Esq., Watermillock Vice President: J. Vickers Esq., Nether Close Chairman: W.J. Rawling, Esq., Eaglesfied Vice Chairman: R. Vickers Esq., Mosser Treasurer: Mr. C. J. Harris, Cockermouth Hon. Veterinary Surgeon(s) and Bio Security: Millcroft Veterinary Group, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth Hon. Doctor: Dr. Clarkson, Derwent House Surgery, Cockermouth General Secretary: Annette Billinghurst, Aspatria Please note, that this web site will be updated on a fairly regular basis. Any missing judges and other information will be input just as soon as they are confirmed. Keep checking! Any other queries—please e:mail The Secretary on show@micnet.plus.com. Please make sure that Loweswater Show is in the Subject box. Thank you. This is our first attempt at a web site. We apologise for any problems and would appreciate knowing if there are significant errors and/or problems that need to be repaired—we can only do our best! It’s a big learning curve..! Text Box: We aim to provide a more traditional style Agricultural Show with the emphasis on Livestock. However, there are many other attractions and with a local theme. There are Fell Races for all ages, Cumberland & Westmorland Wrestling, a superb Local Craft Fair and a variety of Trade Stands. We recently added a Vintage section to the show and this has proved a huge success. Last year, due to the foot and mouth restrictions that prevailed and the resultant lack of livestock we introduced children's’ games, and these went down extremely well — and are back again this year, by popular demand!. Subject to the vagaries of agricultural life, we hope to show our full range this year—including Sheep Dog Trials and Hound Trails. There will, of course, be the Industrial Section which, not surprisingly, always attracts a goodly number of competitors keen to show off their skills (whether it be cookery, art, crafts or floral) and once the industrial tent opens after judging there is a steady flow of people coming in to admire the quality of the produce. Troll through the pages (Menu located top left of this page) and you will get an idea of what there is on offer—either from the competitive point of view or through the eyes of the visitor. All in all, it has the potential of a great day out for all the family and we hope that you will be able to join us—whate’er the weather!! We have also re-introduced a Poultry section this year—with grateful thanks to John Barry who has undertaken to organise the whole thing. To enter or find out more, contact John at the following e:mail address: joan@yarmstrong.freeserve.co.uk This is pre-entry only so get in there fast!.

  Last updated:   10/09/08  10:00 hrs

/08/08  @ 12:00  hrs
Text Box: SHOW CANCELLED THE FIELD CANNOT TAKE ANYMORE RAIN SORRY - WE’LL TRY AGAIN NEXT YEAR...

RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS:  07/09/08

F & C Judd                   Kirkstile Voucher                   B. Coulthard                Lindsays Voucher

Brian Bird                    Hundith Hill Meal                  Jackson Hope            Fruit Cake

Brian Bird                    Fish Hotel Meal                      William & Ingrid       Groceries

V. Hewitson                 Wheatsheaf Meal                    Elaine Hughes            Bank Note

Joe Milburn                 Harrisons Voucher                 Jenny Wren                 Dinner Service

A.J. Vickers                 Bridge Hotel Meal                  M. Hewitson                Cottage Garden Token

C. Walmsley                Gift Token                                 Alice Spencer              Stackyard Voucher

Edward Scott               Heavy Horse Centre               Louise Long                 Gift Token

Michael Scott             Fruit Basket                              Cathy Lister                 Grocery Parcel

B. Smith                       Biscuits                                     Bill Hind                      A prize

Debbie Watson          Shortbread                               Geoff Jones                  Sherry

Jimmy Johnston        Mugs                                           J. W. Walker                Jigsaw Puzzle

H. Harris                      Coaster & Mug                        William Clark             Food Gift set

Marion Vickers          Biscuits                                     Jane Allen                    Shortbread

Mark                              Cider                                           Dave                              Whisky

 

With many thanks to all those who bought the other tickets  -  I didn’t win anything either!  And to all those who donated the prizes.  Your support is gratefully acknowledged.  A.E.B

P.s. That Brian Bird guy is going to be well fed!  Hope he bought more than 2 tickets!!