1. Entries can be staged from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm on Wednesday 6 August and from 7.45 am – 9.15 am on Show day.
2. Judging will start at 9.30 am prompt.
3. Exhibits cannot be removed before 5.30 pm on Show Day.
4. For the individual class nos. 415-430 one or more entries can be entered in each class BUT only one prize will be awarded
5. The committee is not in any way responsible for any loss or damage of exhibits in the YFC home tent or Stock Judging area.
6. Only exhibitor number(s) to be displayed on entries.
7. No entry to have been shown in any previous YFC show in 2025.
8. The Judge’s decision is final.
9. The presentation of awards will take place at 12.30 pm outside the Young Farmers Tent.
Competitions and classes in this section are open to members of Young Farmers Clubs affiliated to the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
All competitors must show membership cards if requested to do so. These competitons will be run under the general rules of the Burwarton Show as printed in the agricultural schedule.
The GORDON MORGAN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP
will be awarded to the Club gaining the highest number of points in both the Stock Judging and Show Day competitions. Everyone entering will gain a point for their Club.
B.D.A.S. General Data Protection Regulation Policy (GDPR)
Information from entry forms will be stored on a secure server and the name, address and details of entries will be published in the catalogue unless requested otherwise. Information will also be passed to our printers solely for the purpose of formulating the catalogue. Information about results may also be published and/or provided to the Press and Breed Societies for publication. Information about exhibitors and their animals may also be provided to DEFRA, Trading Standards, Depts. of County Councils, BCMS, SAC, Breed Societies and others having regulatory functions as well as the show’s veterinary advisers. The making of an entry is irrevocable consent for the storage and disclosure of information in this way.
INDIVIDUAL
STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION
TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 27 JULY AT 4PM AT
SEVERN
LODGE FARM, KINLET, BEWDLEY DY12 3ED
The VISCOUNTESS BOYNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the OVERALL winner from classes 401-408.
NOCK DEIGHTON AGRICULTURAL LLP and SEVERN EDGE FARM VETS
have generously sponsored the Stock Judging competition.
The following classes will be subject to DEFRA regulations.
Judges: Will Dale, Gaz Davies, Nick Hamer, Will Hough
No entry fee. Reasons will be required.
Prize Money: 1st £30.00, 2nd £15.00, 3rd £5.00
Under 18 years of age
CLASS 401 Butchers Lambs
CLASS 402 Breeding Ewes
CLASS 403 Beef Heifers
CLASS 404 Breeding Rams
18 years of age and over
CLASS 405 Butchers Lambs
CLASS 406 Breeding Ewes
CLASS 407 Beef Bulls
CLASS 408 Breeding Rams
OPEN TO ALL
£2 entry - to be donated to charity
Prize: to be revealed on the day
CLASS 409 Judge all four pens. No reason required.
Results will be announced on completion of all classes.
We would like to thank A.G. KIRTON & SONS, ASHLEDGE LIMOUSINS, for hosting the Stock Judging competition at Severn Lodge Farm
A hog roast and refreshments will be provided for all competitors.
HOME SECTION
Enquiries to Marcy Hutchinson
M.ARCHER AGRICULTURAL SERVICES, LAURA’S DELICIOUS DAIRY, AP PRECISION GROUNDWORKS, GORDON GILDER TRANSPORT and BRIDE’S VIEW have jointly generously sponsored the Show Day Young Farmers area.
THE DOWAGER VISCOUNTESS BOYNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the Club gaining the most points in Class 410.
CLASS 410 ‘Harvest Supper`(cube exhibit)
Prize money: 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5. to be staged by 9.00 a.m.
Five out of the six articles of the Club’s own choice as follows:
2 items of Cookery
1 item of Craft
1 Beverage
1 Flower Arrangement
Miscellaneous
Up to 20 points awarded per article
Interpretation / Staging and Display will be judged separately.
Note: Size to be 1m wide x 1m high x 1m deep (outside measurements). No backboard or sides provided – competitors to provide their own. Major discrepancies will be penalised.
NO FOOD CONTAINING FISH, PATE, OR YOGHURT WILL BE JUDGED. All handicraft items to have been made WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
CROPS
THE VIVIAN DUNN PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the Member gaining the most points in Classes 411-414
Prize money: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2
CLASS 411 Best bale of hay 2025 crop (not barn dried)
CLASS 412 Best sample of silage – 2025 crop (sample to be contained in a re-sealable bag – 1kg)
CLASS 413 Best sample of wheat – 2025 crop (sample of 5 heads)
CLASS 414 Best sample of barley – 2025 crop (sample to be contained in a re-sealable bag – 1kg)
All varieties must be named.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
ALL entries to meet with National YFC competition rules
The Individual Female Member gaining the most points in the YFC individual classes will be awarded the CLAIRE MORETON PERPETUAL ROSE BOWL
The Individual Male Member gaining the most points in the YFC individual classes will be awarded the CHRIS PEARCE MEMORIAL SHIELD
Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2.
Club Promotion Area
CLASS 415 Club scrap book (one per Club)
CLASS 416 Club promotion board (one per Club)
CLASS 417 Promotional Poster advertising the YFC tent
Online promotion to be published on Facebook or Instagram before 31/07/25 with Marcy Hutchinson and the Burwarton show young farmers page tagged. A paper copy must be entered in the tent on show day.
CLASS 418 British hedgerow flavored drink (Alcoholic/Non Alcoholic) to include ingredients list
CLASS 419 Best trio of runner beans
CLASS 420 Trio of British farm animal cupcakes
CLASS 421 Homemade ploughman’s lunch fit for a farmer – 1 savoury, 1 sweet, 1 nonalcoholic drink
CLASS 422 MALE ONLY – Victoria Sponge
CLASS 423 Flower arrangement: British Garden Themed- Displayed in welly/boot
CLASS 424 Draw a caricature of the Young Farmers Committee Chairman, Jonny Rogers “Jonny in his natural habitat”
CLASS 425 Best wheelbarrow decorated as a tractor.
CLASS 426 Decorate a boiled egg as Show Chairman, Martin Clack
CLASS 427 Make a Clarkson Farm character scarecrow
CLASS 428 Farm yard machinery out of recycled materials
CLASS 429 Carpet model of a farm max 80cm x 80cm)
CLASS 430 Tallest Nettle
For Reference photos of Jonny Rogers and Martin Clack, please visit the Burwarton Show Young Farmers or Burwarton Show Facebook page.
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COMMITTEE
Chairman: Jonny Rogers 07548 279958
Secretary: Marcy Hutchinson 07944 487156
Treasurer: Max Porter
Active Committee Members:
Charlie Moss, Millie Preece, Chloe Eyke, Hannah Rose, Rachel Rose, Sarah Taylor, Ben Link, Max Porter, Rosie Woodcock, Jim Griffiths, Frazer Tudor, Jess Radnor, Emily Towlson, Andrew Hardy, Will Morgan, John Lewis
Advisory:
Mandy Williams, Steve Barnes, David Lowe, Katie Stokes, Nigel Broome, Alan Watkins, Peter Kirton
The Committee needs your help. Without new members we will not be able to continue.
We welcome anyone to join us – ex-Young Farmers or even people who are not yet associated with the YFC. We meet about five times a year so please contact any of the above on show day or give us a ring at any time.
CHARITABLE GRANTS
Exhibitors are reminded that the committee of The Burwarton And District Agricultural Society Limited has limited funds available to make grants to assist in the furtherance of any of the following objects of the Society:
1. The improvement of livestock, the advancement of breeding and the prevention and eradication of animal diseases.
2. The advancement of science and research in connection with agriculture and rural industries.
3. The development and improvement of crops and prevention and eradication of plant diseases and pests.
4. The development and improvement of agricultural machinery and equipment.
5. The holding of demonstrations and lectures on modern agricultural methods and processes.
6. The promotion of agricultural education and training.
7. The encouragement of Young Farmers Clubs and of activities related to agriculture by other youth organisations.
8. The encouragement of rural crafts and industries of interest to the farming community.
9. The promotion of co-operation between farmers and other land users with special reference to conservation.
10. The promotion of co-operation between rural and urban communities.
Application for grants to assist projects that further any of the above objects should be made in writing to the secretary of the society at the Show Office, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6QJ, by 14 February.
New event for 2025 INTER–CLUB CHALLENGE
Main Ring 5.30pm
Heats will be 5.30 - 6.15pm. Final will be approx 6.45pm (after the start of the Burwarton Burn)
Open to club teams of any typefootball, rugby, netball, Young Farmers, college, running, pub friends etc
Max two teams from same club/group
The activities will NOT be revealed prior to the start of the competition - no practising!
Limited to a maximum of 16 teams of FOUR people – Four heats of four teams The winner of each heat proceeds to the FINAL.
There is an entry fee of £20 per team. However, there is a fabulous incentive of prize money to be donated to the registered club or nominated charity. 1st - £300, 2nd - £150, 3rd - £50
• Team members must be 18years and over.
• Each team must have at least one member of the opposite sex.
• Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for field action. Fancy dress will be acceptable at the risk of the competitor/team.
• Burwarton & District Agricultural Society takes no responsibility for any loss, injury or damage to any person whatsover whilst entering, visiting or leaving the Showground, however caused.
