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THE 134th LOWESWATER SHOW (Mark III)

is scheduled for SUNDAY, 5th SEPTEMBER, 2010.

MAKE IT A DATE IN YOUR DIARY!

8th February, 2010:

Following a recent Committee Meeting, it was agreed that the date for the 134th Loweswater Show would be changed to SATURDAY, 4th September. This is for a number of reasons, not least in that we should now be able to hold the Show whatever the weather. We apologise for the change but having cancelled for 2 years on the trot, we felt it important that all efforts were made to make sure that the Show Would Go On in 2010, to avoid yet more disappointment.

Also, please note that there are changes to the secretarial side of things. We are currently without a General Secretary (see below) and ALL things equine should now be addressed to Mrs. Julie Scott (address below).

We hope to be back on an even keel soon, and apologise for inconvenience caused by these unplanned changes.

14th January 2010: Please note that the hyperlinks to our e:mail address have been removed. We have been receiving an unreasonable amount of spam (like over 100 per day) which clutters up our computer a tad. So, apologies for the inconvenience but.....

Text Box: General Secretary: SITUATION VACANT Any aspiring Show Secretaries in the area should contact The Chairman. See below. or:

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. (e:mail show@micnet.plus.com) All other queries should be directed to : Mr. Mark Astley, Watergate Farm, Loweswater, CA13 0RU. Tel: 01900 85514.

Text Box: The River Rose Rapidly.......and even more rapidly on the 18th/19th November

Text Box: 134th Show, 2010 President: T. Coulthard, Esq., Watermillock Vice President: J. Vickers Esq., Nether Close Chairman: W.J. Rawling, Esq., Croftfield House, Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, CA13 0SF 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. Peter Hemingway, Eaglesfield General Secretary: T.B.A. Equine Secretary: Mrs. Julie Scott, Hill Top Farm, Deanscales, Cockermouth, CA13 0SL 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. We are still learning about web sites and apologise for any problems/errors. We 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. In 2007, 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!! (Pah! Famous last words, 2008—and 2009...!) We have also re-introduced a Poultry section this year—with grateful thanks to John and Joan Barry who have undertaken to organise the whole thing. To enter or find out more, contact the following e:mail address: joan@yarmstrong.freeserve.co.uk This is pre-entry only so get in there fast!.

Text Box: And, the 2009 Raffle Winners were: Kirkstile Voucher John Hunter, Harrington Lindsays Meat Voucher Twentyman Electric Drill C. Mitchelhill Hundith Hill Meal Mel Pates Harrisons Meat Voucher T. Smallwood Grocery Hamper S. Gilby Fish Hotel Meal Jill Smith Fruit Cake Richard Rawling Wheatsheaf Meal Spedding Cottage Garden Token R. Ullrich Bridge Hotel Meal H. Ralph Gift Token Jonathan Meadley Stackyard Meal L. Suckling Heavy Horse Centre Voucher F & C Judd Gift Token Lyn & Geoff Fruit Basket Colin Armstrong Grocery Parcel Emma Lister Sherry C. Billinghurst Mug/Coaster Set Lyn & Geoff Table Mats W. Agnew, Dean Garden Token Presto c/- A. Hewitson Drinking Glasses Chris Haslam Shortbread D. Lund Fruit/veg Hamper Linda Butterworth Jigsaw Pat Dale Chocolates Stephen c/- Askhill Biscuits Andrew McNeil Eggs M. Taylor, Sossgill Blackcurrant Liqueur Cook, Embleton Wine MacIntyre