2018 Programme
| 8.00 | Gates open to exhibitors |
|---|---|
| 8.30 | Refreshment Tent opens |
| 9.00 | Public admitted to the showground |
| Horse & Pony events start in 3 rings | |
| Stone Walling starts | |
| 10.00 | Craft and Farmers' Market Tents open |
| Judging in Horticulture & Floral Art; | |
| Produce & Handicrafts | |
| 10.30 | Children's Pets competition |
| 11.00 | Many of our attractions get under way. These include first performance from the Stanhope Silver Band (nr Refreshment Tent, also at 14.30) |
| Cooking Demo (Farmers' Market Tent, also at 13.00) | |
| Falconry Display (Main Ring, also at 14.00) | |
| Judging commences for Cattle and Sheep | |
| The Bar also opens at 11.00 | |
| 11.45 | Kerry-Ann School of Dance (nr Refreshment Tent, also at 14.30) |
| 12.00 | Children's Run (Main Ring) |
| Produce & Handicrafts Tent re-opens | |
| 12.30 | Teddy Bear & Cuddly Toy competition |
| 13.00 | Dog competition begins (Main Ring) |
| 14.00 | Cross Country Run |
| Quoits competition | |
| 15.00 | Bale Stacking competition (Main Ring) |
| Grand Raffle Draw | |
| 15.00 | Prize giving in Horticulture & Floral Art |
| Produce & Handicrafts | |
| and Photography Tents | |
| 17.00 | Show closes |
What to See & Do
Alpacas
Start: from 11.00
Archery for Beginners
Start: 10.00 to 12.00; 13.00 to 15.00
Children's Entertainment
Start: from 11.00
Church Service
Start: Sunday, 27th August, 18.00
Climbing Wall
Start: from 11.00
Countryside Tent
Start: from 11.00
Crazy Golf
Start: from 11.00
Durham Falconry
Start: 11.00 and 14.00
Face Painting - Janet Allen
Start: from 11.00
Jungle Run/Assault Course
Start: from 11.00
Kerry-Ann School of Dance
Start: 11.45 and 14.30
Display of Motorbikes
Start: from 11.00
Soft Play Area
Open: from 11.00
Stanhope Silver Band
Start: 11.00 and 14.30
Wildlife Display
Start: from 11.00
What to Buy
Craft and Farmers' Market Tent
Open: from 10.00
Visitors will have the opportunity to buy fresh, local produce. Richard Salkeld, a fully qualified chef, will be demonstrating his consummate skills in the kitchen.
Trade Stands
Open: from 10.00
Something for all show-goers and a relaxing way to promote your business. Prize and trophy for the best stand.
Bookings: Mrs Anna Nelson Address: The Croft, Cowshill, Weardale Tel: 01388 537215 Email: annajnelson@hotmail.com
What to Eat & Drink
Bar
Open: from 11.00
Bolton's Ice Cream Van
Open: from 10.00
The Coffee Station
Open: from 10.00
Refreshment Tent
Open: from 8.30 till 17.00
Our volunteers will be serving hot bacon butties, freshly made salads sandwiches and cakes.
What to Compete in
Bale Stacking Competition
Start: 15.00
Cattle
Start: judging starts at 11.00
Children's Pets
Start: judging starts at 10.30
Dog Competition
Start: judging starts at 13.00
Grand Raffle Draw
Drawn: 15.00
Horse & Pony
Start: 9.00 Ring 1
Horticulture & Floral Art
Start: judging starts at 10.00; prize giving at 16.00
Photography
Start: prize giving starts at 16.00
Produce & Handicrafts
Start: judging starts at 10.00; prize giving at 16.00
Quoits Competition
Start: 2.00 p.m.
Running Events
Start: 13.00 for kids and 14.00 for adults
Sheep
Start: judging starts at 11.00
Stone Walling Competition
Start: tbc
Teddy Bear & Cuddly Toy Competition
Start: judging starts 12.30
- All exhibits must be on the showground at least 30 minutes before the advertised judging time and will be refused entry once judging starts.
- All sheep and cattle must be penned at least 30 minutes before the advertised judging time.
- All exhibitors and competitors must comply with the instructions of the stewards and judges or their entries are liable to cancellation.
- The Society will make the best arrangements in its power for the safety and proper accommodation of all persons, stock, produce and exhibits on the showground, but it will not assume responsibility for any loss, damage or personal accident incurred at or in connection with the show.
- Horses and cattle must be led by bridle and/or halter and must remain in the charge of proper attendants until removed from the showground.
- The judging of all classes will commence at the time stated in the schedule: judging areas will be closed to the general public until judging is complete. The photography classes are judged before the show, so the Photography Tent is open all day.
- Each judge will be attended by a steward, whose duties are to see that no obstructions are offered to judges; that space allocated to the judges is not encroached upon; to communicate with the secretary those questions that may arise for consideration by the committee; to complete the judges’ reports and results and pass them to the section secretary and the show secretary at once; to ticket exhibits.
- Only stewards are permitted to go near the judges whilst judging is in process.
- Prize awards may be reduced at the discretion of a section secretary on the following basis: 1 to 3 entries, 1st prize only, 1 to 4 entries, 1st and 2nd prizes only, 5 or more entries, 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. The judge shall award the first prize to the exhibit adjudged best in each class, irrespective of the number of entries.
- The decision of the judges or their referees will be final and conclusive, except where fraud, misrepresentation or a breach of regulations is discovered. Any exhibitor who, in the opinion of the judge or judges, has been guilty of such fraud, misrepresentation or breach of regulations shall be liable to forfeit any prize or other award given to them at the show.
- All complaints or protests must be made in writing and lodged with the show secretary by 4 p.m. on the day of the show, accompanied by a deposit of £10. If the complaint or protest is upheld, this deposit will be returned, otherwise forfeited. The committee’s final decision will be notified in writing to complainants within 14 days.
- Trophy winners must sign and take responsibility for the safe custody of the trophies whilst in their possession and return them to the relevant section secretary by August 1st of the year following the award.
- No exhibit may be removed from the showground before 4.30 p.m. without the appropriate section secretary’s permission.
- Any exhibit in the produce, handicraft and photography sections, after winning a prize MAY NOT be re-entered in a subsequent year.