Royal Cornwall Members Magazine - July 13

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ISSUE 59 - Aug 2013

2013 show section winners See pages 11-14

The Princess Royal visits Cornwall’s Young Farmers beat Devon

MAGAZINE

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Mr Christopher Riddle, Secretary, Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, The Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE. Tel: 01208 812183 Fax: 01208 812713 info@royalcornwall.co.uk Websites: www.royalcornwall.co.uk www.pavilioncentre.co.uk

Showground Events Diary Information correct at time of going to print and please note, non-public events are not normally listed.

Please use contact details below for further information Saturday 3 August – Friday 9 August Creation Fest Tel: 01566 779417 Web: www.creationfest.org.uk Saturday 10 August Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Saturday 17 August Lanivet Show Contact: Shirley Lobb Tel: 01208 72748 Saturday 17 August Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Sunday 18 August Cornwall Agility Dog Show Contact: Ruth Clarke Tel: 01726 821436 Friday 23 August – Saturday 24 August Antiques Fair Cornwall Contact: Alex Robins Tel: 01872 510079 Web: www.afcfairs.co.uk Saturday 24 August Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Tuesday 27 August Cornwall Dairy Calf Show Contact: Dawn Coryn Tel: 07977 449914 Saturday 31 August Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Saturday 31 August Truro & District Canine Society Contact: John Blewett Tel: 01597 860600 Sunday 1 September SW Area Welsh Pony & Cob Society Contact: Janet Hardy Tel: 01935 872069

COVER PICTURE: A very busy Royal Cornwall Show 2013 viewed from the air

Saturday 7 September Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Saturday 7 September Jefferys Auctions Sale of Poultry & Farm Machinery Contact: Ian Morris Tel: 01208 871947 Mobile: 07825 526546

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Saturday 14 September Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk

Sunday 15 September Camborne & Redruth Canine Society Dog Show Contact: Jan Reynolds Tel: 01209 710017 Saturday 21 September Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Sunday 22 September Ocean Housing Group Cycle 4 Life for Cornwall Hospice Contact: Lesley Pearson Tel: 01726 874450 Web: www.oceanhousing.com Saturday 28 September Car Boot Sale Contact: Geoff or Louise Camden-Wiles Mobile: 078078 07888 Web: www.carbootscornwall.co.uk Sunday 28 September Cornwall Gundog Club Show Contact: Christine Ede Tel: 01736 731473 Sunday 29 September North Cornwall Pony Club Show Contact: Jenny Trethewey Tel: 01208 76717 Sunday 6 October Tavistock & District Canine Society Show Contact: Helen Johnson Tel: 07792 822104 Saturday 12 October Liskeard Dog Show Contact: Kevin Burdett-Coutts Tel: 01579 350887 Sunday 27 October Cornwall Pedigree Calf Show Contact: Penny Lally Tel: 01736 731808 Sunday 3 November Cornish Bantam Fancier’s Show Contact: Kevin Dowrick Tel: 01726 65166 Friday 15 November Cornish Holstein Club Show Contact: Jackie Parsons Tel: 01840 261439 Monday 25 November Wadebridge Primestock and Produce Show Contact: Myra Langdon Tel: 01208 814489 Sunday 1 December Devon & Cornwall Waterfowl Show Contact: John Richards Tel: 07918 086423 Sunday 15 December Cornwall Hunt Club Point to Point Contact: Roger Borton Tel: 01208 841807

2014 Sunday 5 January North Cornwall Hunt Point to Point Contact: Roger Borton Tel: 01208 841807 Saturday 8 February Western Hunt Point to Point Contact: Linda Matthews Tel: 01736 761937

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What a difference a year makes. After what seemed a never ending period of atrocious weather stretched from last year into this, we were fortunate that Cornwall was bathed in glorious sunshine in the lead up to and during this year’s show. Thankfully the 2013 Royal Cornwall Show will be remembered for the right reasons.

Three sultry summer days filled with the very best of Cornish farming, food and fun.

The visit to the show this year by one of our Vice Presidents, HRH The Princess Royal, was a particular highlight. Her Royal Highness undertook an extensive tour, including attendance in her capacity as President at the annual general meeting of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, which we proudly hosted at the show. Other notable visitors included the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Owen Paterson MP and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs, Richard Benyon MP. Both ministers undertook a variety of engagements, discussing key issues facing the agricultural and rural community.

With raincoats and umbrellas gratefully replaced with sunglasses and sun cream.

Over 118,000 people over the 3 days enjoyed the show at its very best. This represented a welcome, marked increase on last year’s attendance. Despite the economic climate, trade stand holders reported particularly brisk business, with many deals being struck across the board.

The show continues to draw visitors from far and wide. This year was no exception with long journeys made by delegations of farmers from the Netherlands and Switzerland, as well as a group of German school children.

Successful show bathed in glorious sunshine

of pigs, as Andrew Oatey bowed out as the section’s departmental steward.

Resurrecting the pig section after a 25 year absence in 1997, we thank Andrew as he leaves the section in a strong, healthy position in the capable hands of Julian Collings. We must not forget the army of individuals, the majority of which are volunteers, that put in an extraordinary amount of work in a variety of capacities each year. As always we owe a huge debt of gratitude to them all for ensuring our show exists for the many thousands who enjoy it each year.

The show has built a reputation for providing a top quality programme of entertainment. From a diverse range of musical and dance acts performing across the showground, to thrilling quad bike, equine and parachute displays in the main ring. The entertainment at this year’s show more than lived up to expectation. Titan the Robot certainly made an impression, proving a big hit with those who were captivated by his antics.

As the show drew to a close this year, we said a sad farewell to two long serving members of the team here at the Association. Sue Smith, our trade stand administrator, retires after 14 years and will be joining husband David who also retired as our showground manager last year.

This year’s show was also the last for Paul White, our successful press officer for over 20 years. We wish both Sue and Paul well in the future. Angela Langton, already a

member of our team, will replace Sue as trade stand administrator and Steve Michell joins our team to replace Paul, fulfilling a new dual role as media and education manager.

On a different note, we were all very saddened to hear of the tragic death of Lt Commander Jeremy Tetley in a car accident and our thoughts are with his family at this time. He was President of the Association in 2001 and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

The showground, with its versatile range of facilities and spaces, continues to grow in popularity as host to a wide range of events, both public and private, that take place throughout the year. New events have already been attracted to take advantage of our enlarged exhibition halls that now offer an impressive 3,600m2 of flexible, indoor space. Similarly, the Pavilion Centre provides a stylish backdrop for all manner of events ranging from small meetings to large scale conferences and weddings. For more information regarding booking any of the showground facilities, please contact us on 01208 812183 or visit www.royalcornwall. co.uk or www.pavilioncentre.co.uk.

Let’s hope, for our farmers and the shows still yet to come this year, we enjoy a prolonged spell of seasonal weather. And, of course, we hope for more sunshine when the Royal Cornwall Show comes alive once again on the 5th, 6th and 7th June 2014.

We hope to see you then!

The promotion of excellence in agriculture remains firmly at the very heart of the show, something that hasn’t changed since the Association’s establishment in 1793.

Underlining this commitment, this year’s show saw our new exhibition hall and milking parlour being used for the first time.

I am sure all involved in the cattle section couldn’t fail to be impressed by the high quality facilities available to them.

Competition was as hot as ever in pursuit of the honours in over 2500 classes that took place during the show. The livestock and equine classes enjoyed strong support and fittingly we saw our 2nd highest entry

• Show secretary Christopher Riddle and wife Thelma greet HRH The Princess Royal

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The Princess Royal visits

• The Princess Royal presents the Classic Tales Perpetual Challenge Trophy to the Ladies Hunter champion

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal enjoyed a warm Cornish welcome and sunshine during her visit to this year’s show.

The Princess enjoyed a varied programme during her lengthy stay and was welcomed on her arrival at the Pavilion Centre by a large crowd.

As President of the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth, the Princess’s first engagement was attending the

organisation’s annual general meeting that was held at the show. This was followed by a visit to the Farmer’s Pavilion which provided home to a diverse array of interesting exhibitors.

After attending the President’s lunch, the Princess stopped off at the Women’s Institute marquee before making her way to view the cattle ring and to see the new exhibition hall. It is clear Her Royal Highness has a genuine affinity with the farming and rural community as she took

time to speak at length and with interest to judges and exhibitors at all of the livestock sections. The Princess subsequently visited the pig and sheep sections, prior to a tour of the Cornwall Young Farmers marquee.

The Princess enjoyed a walkabout within the Cornwall Food and Farming Pavilion, meeting with several of the exhibitors who combined to offer a diverse range of high quality Cornish food and drink

products under canvas during the show.

Taking to the main arena for her final duty of the day the Princess, a passionate and successful equestrian herself, was very at home presenting the silverware to the first day’s prizewinning horses. She was presented with a posy of flowers by Poppy & Florence Luxton, daughters of showground manager Ben, to round off her visit to the show.

Cornish support for R.A.B.I The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, who provide a range of support for those involved in the agricultural industry, saw their bank balance swell thanks to a £10,000 donation from the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association.

The cheque was presented by RCAA chairman, Michael Williams, to show secretary and newly appointed R.A.B.I chairman, Christopher Riddle, who said, “The farming community in Cornwall has always supported the association and the show through good years and not so good. It was felt important and proper to support them in what have been difficult times.”

• Picture shows RCAA chairman Michael Williams presenting £10,000 donation to the R.A.B.I.

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• A group of Dutch farmers enjoying the show

A show with international appeal Every year the Royal Cornwall Show draws visitors from near and far, this year is no exception with many making long journeys from various continental locations to sample the very best Cornwall has to offer.

On the first day of the show a warm Cornish welcome was offered to a group of 28 from Switzerland who came, says Kathrin Buehler who has organised the trip, “with a farming

background or a profound interest in farming.” Swiftly following on Friday were a group of 22 arable and dairy farmers who came from Zeeland in the south west of the Netherlands.

Jo and Tineke Kodde, whose daughter lives in Lostwithiel, organised the Dutch tour. The group visit a different overseas destination every five years. Jo said, “We have visited the Royal Cornwall Show before and immediately realised it would be an

amazing event to visit with a group of farmers. We therefore proposed to organise this year’s trip and chose the week of the 2013 show. Unfortunately these types of shows, that combine it all, don’t exist at home anymore.”

Kathrin echoed her Dutch counterpart by adding, “Such an interesting show and big event set in this breathtaking area was simply a must. It is an ideal combination for people interested in farming matters

and wanting to visit the lovely Cornish countryside.”

Show secretary Christopher Riddle said, “It is interesting to note how much our international visitors admire the beauty of our countryside and the quality of our agriculture. Also noteworthy is the fact that a show like ours is something unique in continental terms. We hope in the future to attract more interest from European visitors.”

Cornish cream of the cattle

Pig chief steward steps down

The top honours in the cattle section at this year’s show were picked up

by Cornish owners. PR & T Eustice from Crantock, near Newquay won the supreme beef championship with a South Devon, Hopton Maximus 2.

In 1997 the show pig section gained a new chief steward. Andrew Oatey had to resurrect the section he took over as it hadn’t featured at the show for 25 years. Since then the pig section has gone from strength to strength.

A Guernsey, Tredinney Yogis Gabrielle 2, was crowned the 2013 supreme dairy champion. Owned by the Warren family from St Buryan, near Penzance, also picked up the President’s Prize for gaining the most points in the cattle section.

As Andrew stood down from his role after the 2013 show, which aptly attracted its second highest pig entry, he was presented with a bottle of Camel Valley Brut by his successor as chief steward, Julian Collings.

• Picture shows supreme beef champion, Hopton Maximus 2

• Picture shows Andrew Oatey (l) handing over to Julian Collings (r)

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• Sue Smith (fourth from left) surrounded by her colleagues at the RCAA offices

A fond farewell to Sue Smith The end of the 2013 show also signalled the retirement of a long standing member of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association team, Sue Smith. Sue has undertaken a wide variety of roles during her 14 years working for the Association. Sue was initially involved with horticultural duties ensuring the showground looked at its

best, including a major revamp of the old members pavilion gardens in the millennium year.

It was a natural progression that Sue joined the office team and eventually took up the role of trade stand administrator in 2002. Continuing in this post until her retirement after this year’s

show. A keen gardener, Sue was aptly presented with a garden centre voucher by the association as well as a silver bracelet by her colleagues.

The show has been very much a family affair in the Smith household, as Sue will now join husband David, the former showground manager who stepped down after last year’s show, in retirement.

• Kytto receives the trophy from HRH The Princess Royal

• Gavin Mutch (l) and Matt Smith battle it out

Close shave in sheep shearing final

Farm and country competition winner

This year’s open shearing final featured world class talent, creating a head to head tussle between the 2012 world champion, Gavin Mutch and last year’s Royal Cornwall show open champion, Matt Smith.

Excited St Minver School pupil, Kytto Diplock met royalty after winning a competition to highlight, using words and pictures, “what the countryside means to me.” The competition attracted 240 high quality entries and gave the judges, who were looking for impact, originality in text, individuality and quality of presentation, a hard task.

The competition was part of the follow up from the farm and country day staged at the Royal Cornwall Showground in March. Kytto was presented with the trophy, among other prizes by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal during her visit to this year’s Royal Cornwall Show.

A large crowd enjoyed the tense finale, with the lead changing hands during the pulsating action. Ultimately, New Zealander Matt came out on top, pipping Scotland’s Gavin to retain his Royal Cornwall title. Cornwall is a special place for Matt, who shears over 70,000 sheep a year, as he is set to marry Cornish girl Pip, who he met at the show, next August.

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Show is highlight in Cornwall Young Farmers year

• Above: HRH The Princess Royal visits the YFC marquee Below: St Buryan YFC winning interpretation of ‘Glastonbury’

Reports from trade stand exhibitors at this year’s show all centred around the same thing. They were busy, deals were done and for many, sales and enquiry records broken. Demand for trade stand space at the show remains as strong as ever, with the 1000 trade stand spots once again sold out months ahead of the show, leaving many disappointed.

From farm machinery and car dealers to quality local food producers and clothing retailers, interested customers were plentiful and business was brisk. As well as being a respected nationally and internationally as a leading agricultural show,

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The Cornwall Federation of Young Farmers marquee is always a hive of activity during the Royal Cornwall Show. Formed in 1937, the Young Farmers have enjoyed a long association with the show. There are currently over 700 Young Farmer members in county, aged from ten to 26, who belong to 20 clubs that stretch the length and breadth of the Duchy.

The show is a highlight in the Cornish Young Farmers calendar, as the clubs compete in a wide variety of classes to secure the silverware and the bragging rights for the next 12 months. Battles were fought out in stock judging, the traditional cubicle competition with the theme this year being ‘Great British events’, and on the stage, as entertaining comedy sketches, based on ‘Iconic British TV Adverts’, were performed. The diversity of the competitions accurately reflects the nature of the ever popular Young Farmer’s movement.

Launceston YFC eventually came out on top and crowned as this year’s overall points winners.

Other notable events in the YFC marquee during the show included a tea party and an NFU and Young Farmers forum which drew a large attendance.

There were also visits by Richard Benyon, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs and HRH The Princess Royal. “The Princess was delighted at the high standard of the cubicles and shared memories of her previous visit to the YFC marquee at the show.” Said Emma Pascoe, county GP chairman, who assisted county chairman, Edward Humber, during the Royal tour.

A win over the old enemy was the icing on the cake for the Young Farmers at this year’s show. A crack team of Cornish Young Farmers saw off their Devonian counterparts in a special sheep shearing competition that mimicked a typical day in the life of a shearer. Dry Weetabix were eaten, cans of drink downed and most importantly, sheep were sheared. One thing is clear, the future of farming is in safe hands as yet another versatile and talented generation, passionate about rural life, emerges.

it’s also three key trading days for many local and national businesses across many sectors.

Duloe based cider maker Cornish Orchards, who were located within the Cornwall Food & Farming Pavilion, saw their previous sales record beaten by 30%.

Tom Teagle, of St Agnes based Teagle Machinery enthused, “The Royal Cornwall Show is one of the most important events in the calendar as we receive fantastic local support. This year we increased the size of our stand substantially to ensure that we could give each of the products in our range a fair representation.”

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BEEF CATTLE Champion Devon: Mr A J Thomas, Bollowal Farm, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall.

Champion South Devon: P R & T Eustice, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall.

Champion Hereford: L R & A M Ayre, Great Frenchstone, Queens Nympton,South Molton,Devon.

Champion Aberdeen-Angus: Mr C J & Mrs J L M Hutchings & Sons, Kings Brompton Farm, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset.

Champion Dexter: Mr G Hunt, Sowerby Parks Farm, Islebeck Lane, Thirsk, N Yorkshire.

Champion British Charolais: Mr R Tremayne & Miss M Hanson, Higher Marne Farm, Gweek, Helston, Cornwall Champion British Limousin. Mr & Mrs M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon.

Champion British Simmental: Boddington Estates Ltd., Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Champion British Blue: Mr & Mrs A & P Phillips & Sons, c/o West Nymph Farm, South Tawton, Okehampton, Devon.

Champion Any Other Pure Breed British Native: Mr J T Rowe, Windmill Farm, Lower Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall. (Dairy Shorthorn).

Champion Any Other Pure Breed Continental Origin: Messrs A & M Austin, Stanbury Manor, Morwenstow, Bude, Cornwall. (Salers).

Overall Champion of the Any Other Pure Breed Cattle Classes. Mr J T Rowe, Windmill Farm, Lower Penponds, Camborne, Cornwall. (Dairy Shorthorn).

Champion Commercial Cattle: Mr & Mrs M Alford, Foxhill Farm, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon. (Charolais X).

INTER-BREED AWARDS - BEEF CATTLE The Nare Hotel Best Pair of Young Beef Animals of a Breed: Mr P Greed, Columbjohn Farm, Rewe, Exeter, Devon & Mr J Neale, Wilkie Down Farm, Boyton Road, Launceston, Cornwall. (British Limousin).

The Nare Hotel Best Beef Bull born after 1st January 2011: Boddington Estates Ltd., Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.(British Simmental).

The Brent Perpetual Trophy for the Best Pair of Animals of any recognised beef breed: Mr R Rundle, Kestle Mill, Newquay, Cornwall & P R & T Eustice, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall. (South Devon).

Best Cow (of any recognised Beef Breed) which has been bred by the Owner-Exhibitor:P R & T Eustice, Crantock, Newquay,Cornwall (South Devon).

The Charles Chudleigh Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Supreme Champion Beef Animal: P R & T Eustice, Crantock, Newquay,Cornwall (South Devon).

The William Kivell Memorial Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Champion Beef Animal (Commercial Cattle excepted), owned and bred by the Exhibitor: Boddington Estates Ltd., Boddington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.(British Simmental).

DAIRY CATTLE Champion Jersey: J M & C Colwell, Glyn Crest Farm, Wheal Rose, Scorrier, Redruth Cornwall.

Champion Guernsey: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren, Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall.

Champion Holstein: Mr B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, llminster, Somerset.

Champion Ayrshire: Treginegar Dairy Farm & P & S Williams & Son, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall.

INTER-BREED CATTLE AWARDS - DAIRY CATTLE ‘The Pam Coryn Perpetual Celebration Trophy’ presented for Dairy Cows - Production & Inspection: Treginegar Dairy Farm, Treginegar Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall. (Ayrshire) The Tregonwell Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Pair of Females of any recognised dairy breed: Treginegar Dairy Farm,Treginegar Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall & Treginegar Dairy Farm & P & S Williams & Son,Treginegar Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall. (Ayrshire).

The Penryn Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Pair of Females of any recognised Dairy Breed: Mr W H Ley &

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• The Warren family from St Buryan receive the King George VI Perpetual Cup with their Supreme Dairy Champion Guernsey

Partners, Thuborough Barton, Sutcombe, Holsworthy, Devon & Mr B L Davies & Son, Higher Farm, Dowlish Wake, Ilminster, Somerset. (Holstein).

The Poltreworgey Cup - Dam & a Daughter of hers,of a recognised Dairy Breed: Treginegar Dairy Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall. (Ayrshire).

The Davidstow Creamery Trophy - Cow with the highest yield of protein in kgs: Messrs M G Jenkin & A Bowden, Boderloggan Farm, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall.

(Holstein).

Cornwall Milk Recording Society Cup – Heifer of a recognised Dairy Breed (never to have calved): J H Hawkey & Son, Pollamounter Farm, St Newlyn East, Newquay, Cornwall (Holstein).

The King George VI Perpetual Challenge Cup – Supreme Champion Dairy Animal: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren,Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (Guernsey).

The Bibby Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Supreme Champion Dairy Animal exhibited in the Jersey, Guernsey, Holstein or Ayrshire Classes: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren,Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (Guernsey).

A Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by The Western Morning News Co Ltd., for the Best Cow (of any recognised Dairy Breed) which has been bred by the Owner-Exhibitor: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren,Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (Guernsey).

The Penryn Perpetual Challenge Cup, for the Champion Dairy Animal owned and bred by the Exhibitor: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren, Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (Guernsey).

The Gwen Tuckett Perpetual Challenge Trophy - Champion Dairy Animal, owned and bred by an Exhibitor resident in Cornwall: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren,Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall (Guernsey).

A Special Prize of a Trophy given by the President, Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Cattle Section: Messrs D W,R J,J R & S M Warren,Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall.

YOUNG LEADERS COMPETITION Beef Calf (Handler aged 7 – 10 years): Mr T H E Laity (Laity Farms), Polkinghorne Manor, Gwinear, Hayle,Cornwall (Oliver Laity – South Devon).

Beef Calf (Handler aged 11 – 14 years): Mr C P Roth & Sons, Woodbury House, Tolgus Mount, Redruth, Cornwall (Peter Roth – British Blue X) Beef Calf (Handler aged 15 – 21) J & B Olds & Sons,

The Farmhouse, Bosahan Farm, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall (Sophie Butcher - British Simmental) Dairy Calf (Handler aged 7 – 10 years): Cornish Guernsey Young Handlers, c/o Tredinney Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall. ( Kerris Richards - Guernsey) Dairy Calf (Handler aged 11 – 14 years): Mr & Mrs A R Walters, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall (Bradley Walters – Ayrshire) Dairy Calf (Handler aged 15 – 21) Mr & Mrs A R Walters, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall (Katie Walters – Ayrshire) The South Western Charolais Association Perpetual Challenge Cup - Best Young Handler: Mr & Mrs A R Walters, West Berriow Farm, North Hill, Launceston, Cornwall. (Bradley Walters – Ayrshire) STOCK LINE COMPETITION The Arthur Daniel Perpetual Memorial Trophy - Best Stock Line in the Cattle Halls: Miss L Pidsley, Upton Ley Farm, Upton, Payhembury, Honiton, Devon.

HORSES, PONIES & DONKEYS Champion Ridden Hunter: Ms B White, c/o Upper House Farm, Upleadon, Gloucestershire.

Best Exhibit - Ladies Hunters: Mrs A Tate, Winterfold Farm, Chaddesly Corbett, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

Winner of Working Hunter Class: Mr & Mrs Turriff, Penponds Farm, Tregavethan, Truro, Cornwall.

Winner of Working Show Horse Class: Mrs H Knight, Little Trenoweth, Penstraze, Truro, Cornwall.

Champion Riding Horse: Miss A Collins, Horsehill Farm, Bagber, Sturminster Newton, Dorset.

Champion Ridden Hack: Mrs H Horton, Tadley, Hampshire.

Champion Ridden Cob: Miss A McGrath, Old Ide Lane, Exeter, Devon.

Winner Maxi Cob: Mrs L Frain, Springfield Barn, Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Small Hunter Breeding: Mrs D Hoare, c/o Langaller Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon.

Champion Hunter Breeding: Miss C Wood & Week Orchard Stud, Litchardon Farm Cottages, Newton Tracey, Barnstaple, Devon.

Three Shows Challenge: Mrs K Downie, St Newlyn East, Newquay, Cornwall.

Champion Riding Horse Breeding: Mrs D Hoare, c/o Langaller Farm, Bovey Tracey, Devon.

THE GRAMPOUND ROAD CHALLENGE CUP - for the Best exhibit in Classes 1 - 8 & 11 - 36 owned and bred by an Exhibitor resident in Cornwall: Mrs J England, Highfield, South Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Skewbald & Piebald (In-Hand): Mrs S P Hale,

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Mear Farm, Morchard Bishop, Crediton, Devon.

Champion Skewbald & Piebald (Ridden): Mrs J & Miss J Newbery, Oaklands Stables, Ball Farm Road, Alphington, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Hack Breeding: Mrs W Edgar, Stretcholt Farm, Stretcholt, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Champion Pure Bred Arab: Mrs D M Batten, Doriam Close, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Anglo & Part-Bred Arab: Mrs L Goodall, Rectory Lane, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset.

Champion Ridden Arab: Miss A Browne & Mrs L Kerswell, Springwell Farm, Ide, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Appaloosa: Miss B Whetter, St Mewan Lane, St Austell, Cornwall.

HM THE QUEEN’S CUP - for the Best Exhibit in the Light Horse Classes: Miss A Browne & Mrs L Kerswell, Springwell Farm, Ide, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Pony Breeding: Mr A Pitman & Miss D Porter, Adsborough, Taunton, Somerset.

Champion Spotted Pony: Mr D Commins, Kinnerton Way, Exwick, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Standard Shetland Pony: Messrs D A J Hodge & J M Walters, Lower Halstock Farm, Okehampton, Devon.

Champion Miniature Shetland Pony: Mrs P J Tabb, Golant, Fowey, Cornwall.

Supreme Champion Shetland Pony: Messrs D A J Hodge & J M Walters, Lower Halstock Farm, Okehampton, Devon.

Champion Dartmoor Pony: Mr J & Mrs D Jordan, Moortown Farm, Gidleigh, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon.

Champion Welsh Mountain Pony: Mrs S Athey, c/o Lacy Stud, Bethel, Bala, Gwynedd. Champion Welsh Pony: Mr D Ll Williams, c/o Lacy Stud, Bethel, Bala, Gwynedd.

Champion Welsh Pony of Cob Type: Miss C Granger & Mr G P Mitchell, Petchys, Sewardstone, Chingford, Essex.

Champion Welsh Cob: Mrs N Harrison, Deveron Close, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon.

Champion New Forest Pony: Miss L A Booth, Hurtstock Lodge, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall.

Champion Fell Pony: Mrs P Cox, Combe Dingle, Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Champion Exmoor Pony: Mr P D Tuckett, Leigh Barton, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon.

Champion Highland Pony: Mrs M Stanford, Cave Road, Brough, East Yorkshire.

Champion Connemara Pony: Mrs J Williams, Catbrook, Chepstow, Monmouthshire.

Champion Dales Pony: Miss A Jones, Trelissick Fields, Hayle, Cornwall.

THE ROYAL CORNWALL IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP Champion: Mrs W Edgar, Stretcholt Farm, Stretcholt, Bridgwater, Somerset.

CUDDY SUPREME IN-HAND CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 Champion: Mrs W Edgar, Stretcholt Farm, Stretcholt, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Champion Ridden Mountain & Moorland Pony: Mrs L Hyland, Retallick Meadows, St Austell, Cornwall. (Welsh Pony of Cob Type – Section C).

Champion Child’s Riding Pony: Mrs B Moore, Little Southdown Farm, Penslade, Tiverton, Devon.

Champion Intermediate Pony: Mr G Laity & Ms S Pickles, Carnkeif Meadows, Goonhavern, Truro, Cornwall.

Champion Show Hunter Pony: Mrs E C Stanleick, Boskenwyn, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.

Leading Rein Pony: Mrs S Lobb & Mrs F Dymond, Higher Bofarnel, Respryn, Lostwithiel, Cornwall.

First Ridden Pony: Mrs E C Stanleick, Boskenwyn, Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.

Leading Rein Pony of Hunter Type: Mrs M J Laity, Carlyon Farm, Kea, Truro, Cornwall.

Mountain & Moorland Pony on Lead Rein: Mrs M Woodman, Mount Stephen, Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon. (Welsh Mountain Pony – Section A).

First Ridden Mountain & Moorland Pony: Mrs L Ball, Polmark Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall.

(Dartmoor).

Champion Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein & 1st

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• Champion Modern and Supreme Champion Pig owned by Mr J Newth from Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Ridden: Mrs L Ball, Polmark Farm, St Merryn, Padstow, Cornwall. (Dartmoor).

Champion Cradle & Nursery Stakes (Working Hunter Pony): Mrs S Holdaway, Tremeale Barns, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Working Hunter Pony: Miss C E Richards, Trembethow Manor, Lelant Downs, Hayle, Cornwall.

Winner of Retraining of Racehorses Class: Miss C Blackham, St Ann’s Chapel, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Champion Donkey: McLaren & Chilton, Island Farm, Brightwell, Wallingford, Oxford.

Champion Miniature Horse: Mrs K Broad, Goonearl Farm, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall. Champion Morgan Horse: Mr & Mrs J & E Keeling, Ashton, Helston, Cornwall.

Champion Shire Horse: Mr M Roberts, Horton Farm, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon. Champion Heavy Horse: Miss J Rogers, Chycoose Farm, Devoran, Truro, Cornwall.

Champion Suffolk Horse: Mr R Alderman, Buck Grove, St Giles in the Wood, Torrington, Devon.

Heavy Horse in Working Harness: Mr D Udy, St Michaels Road, Ponsanooth, Truro, Cornwall.

Heavy Horse in Show or Decorated Harness: Mr R Alderman, Buck Grove, St Giles in the Wood, Torrington, Devon.

Heavy Horse Turnouts / Horse Drawn Farm Implement: Mr R Eddy, Trenuggo Farm, St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall.

Champion Private Driving: Osborne Refrigerators Ltd., Ryefield Farm, East Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex.

INTER-HUNT RELAY Four Burrow Hunt – Four Burrow Foxhunters.

SHOW JUMPING A - The Horse & Jockey Bakery, Helston & Porthleven Grade ‘C’ Jumping Competition. 1.25m: New Priory Stud, Kington St Michael, Chippenham, Wiltshire. (Julie Whibley) B - The South West Loos Cornish Open 1.40m: - Miss A Thompson, Marfurlong Farm, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. (Angie Thompson).

C – The Surf & Turf Instant Shelter 1.35m Open: – Mr M Edwards, Spring Meadows, Llandow, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. (Mark Edwards).

D - The Madison Henley Area Trial – New Priory Stud, Kington St Michael, Chippenham, Wiltshire. (Andrew Davies).

E - The NSR Communications Open Accumulator.

Starting height 1.30m: Mr & Mrs J R Edwards, c/o Plas Newydd Farm, Llanedi Pontarddulais, Swansea.

(Andrew Davies).

F – The West of England Pony Open 1.20m Competition: Mrs S A Tripp, Chirwyn, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall. (Ellie Tripp).

G – The Tincknell Cornwall Fuels Grand Prix – Miss S Coffin, Crown Road, Whitemoor, St Austell, Cornwall (Sammie Coffin).

H – The National 1.30m Open Championship Qualfier incorporating Thermohomes Europe Ltd 1.30m Classic: Miss L Robson, Cannaframe Farm, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall. (Sammie-Jo Coffin).

PIGS Champion Duroc: Mr & Mrs A P & P C Rose, Old Castle Farm, Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset.

Champion British Lop: Mr G Eustice, Trevaskis Farm, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall. Champion Landrace: Mr J Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Champion Large White: Edwards & Thomas, Upper Pantysgawen farm, Maes-Yr-Haf Lane, Croespenmaen Crumlin, Gwent.

Champion Welsh: Mr J Flay, Lower Nex Farm, Devauden, Chepstow.

Champion Large Black: P G Snell & Sons, Sock Farm, Mudford Sock, Yeovil, Somerset. Champion Middle White: M W & C A Dunstan, Nancenoy Farm, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Champion Tamworth: Mrs A Andrews, Dunkirk Farm, Gover Hill, Mount Hawke, Truro, Cornwall. Champion Berkshire: Mrs S Fildes, Dittisham Farm, Capton, Dartmouth, Devon.

Champion British Saddleback: M W & C A Dunstan, Nancenoy Farm, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall.

Champion Gloucestershire Old Spots: Mrs J Sims, Clevedon Riding Centre, Clevedon, North Somerset.

Champion Oxford Sandy & Black: Mr C J Sully, Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset.

Champion Any Other Pure Breed: Mr J & Mrs R Kingdon, Middle Lanherne Farm, St Mawgan, Newquay, Cornwall. (Pietrain).

INTER-BREED PIG CHAMPIONSHIPS Champion Traditional Pig: M W & C A Dunstan, Nancenoy Farm, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall.

(Middle White).

Champion Modern Pig: Mr J Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. (Landrace).

Supreme Champion Pig: Mr J Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

(Landrace).

Best Group of Three Pigs: M W & C A Dunstan, Nancenoy Farm, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall.

The Morley and Florrie Hick Memorial Cup, for the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Pig Classes: Mr J Newth, Manor Farm, Prestleigh, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Pig of the Year Award (heat): P G Snell & Sons, Sock Farm, Mudford Sock, Yeovil, Somerset. (Large Black).

Young Pig of the Year (heat) (Male): Mr & Mrs A P & P C Rose, Old Castle Farm, Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset. (Duroc) Young Pig of the Year (heat) (Female): Mr J Flay, Lower Nex Farm, Devauden, Chepstow. (Welsh).

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PIG YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Novice Young Handlers (Competitors aged 8 years of age and under): Rhos Pascoe.

Junior Young Handlers (Competitors aged 9 - 12 years of age): Darcy Pascoe.

Intermediate Young Handlers (Competitors aged 13 - 16 years of age): Ryan Sowden.

BRITISH NATIVE & TRADITIONAL RARE BREED SHEEP Champion Longwool: Mr E R Tucker, Quither Farm, Quither, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon (British Galway).

Champion Shortwool: Mr C J Sully, Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset. (Dorset Down).

Champion Primitive: Mr C R Stacey, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon. (Hebridean).

Best Exhibit – British Native & Traditional Rare Breed Sheep: Mr C J Sully, Mill Lane, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset. (Dorset Down).

BRITISH NATIVE & TRADITIONAL RARE BREED SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION Competitors under 8 years of age: Rebecca Stacey.

Competitors aged 8 – 12 years of age: William Sully.

Competitors aged 13 – 16 year of age: Sarah Rockey.

SHEEP Champion Beltex: Mr R J Darke & Miss J M Lapthorne, Halwell Farm, South Pool, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Champion Blue Texel: Miss S C Chambers, Higher Chilley Farm, East Allington, Totnes, Devon.

Champion Border Leicester: M J & V M Pile, Higher Week Farm, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon.

Champion British Charollais: Mr R Hopper, Gogwell Farm, Cove, Tiverton, Devon.

Champion British Vendeen: Mr & Mrs J W Durman, Greenway Farm, North Newton, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Champion Devon & Cornwall Long-Wool: M & S Darke, Coleridge Farm Cotts, Chillington, Kingsbridge, Devon.

Champion Dorset Horn & Poll Dorset: Mr T C Clarke, Manor Croft, Colebrooke, Crediton, Devon.

Champion Exmoor Horn: Mrs T Blackmore, Chiltons Cottage, Dulverton, Somerset.

Champion Greyface Dartmoor: Mrs M A Rickson, Sunnyside Farm, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, Devon.

Champion Hampshire Down: Mr D Taylor & Mrs R Haynes, Higher Grawley, Milton Damerel, Holsworthy, Devon.

Champion Jacob: C & C Slee, Halsbury Barton, Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon.

Champion Lleyn: Mrs G C Adams, Little Treviles, Ruanhighlanes, Truro, Cornwall.

Champion Roussin: Mr A J Carter, Millcroft Farm, Dawlish, Devon.

Champion Ryeland: Mr R P Wear, Ruslin Ryelands, Rusland Farm, Butcombe, Bristol.

Champion Scotch Black-Faced: Mr I G Mortimore & Son, Shapley Farm, Chagford, Devon.

Champion Southdown: Mr B L Collings, Penhale Gate, St Cleer, Launceston, Cornwall.

Champion Suffolk: Mr R F Holmes, Home Farm, Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon.

Champion Texel: Mr E W Quick & Sons, Looesbeare Manor, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon.

Champion Zwartbles: Miss C Alvares, Berrington Farm, Ashwater, Devon.

Champion Any Other Pure Breed British Native Origin: Messrs G E & E J Nicholls, Woodlands, West Anstey, South Molton, Devon. (Devon Closewool).

Champion Any Other Pure Breed Continental Origin: Mr R Hasson, Dunsmouth, Poughill, Bude, Cornwall (Berrichon Du Cher).

Overall Champion of Any Other Pure Breed Sheep: Messrs G E & E J Nicholls, Woodlands, West Anstey, South Molton, Devon. (Devon Closewool).

Champion Commercial Sheep: Mr I G Mortimore & Son, Shapley Farm, Chagford, Devon (Charollais).

Champion Wool on the Hoof: Mr R P Wear, Ruslin Ryelands, Rusland Farm, Butcombe, Bristol (Ryeland).

INTER-BREED SHEEP CHAMPIONSHIPS: The St Merryn Foods Ram Lamb Championship: Mr D Taylor & Mrs R Haynes, Higher Grawley, Milton Damerel, Holsworthy, Devon. (Hampshire Down).

The St Merryn Foods Best Pair of Sheep of a Breed: Mrs M A Rickson,Sunnyside Farm, Combe Raleigh, Honiton, Devon. (Greyface Dartmoor).

The Coopers Animal Health Trophy for the Supreme Champion Sheep: Mr D Taylor & Mrs R Haynes, Higher Grawley, Milton Damerel, Holsworthy, Devon.

(Hampshire Down).

A Special Prize of a Trophy given by the President, Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Sheep Section: Mr R F Holmes, Home Farm, Dunchideock, Exeter, Devon.

SHEEP YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION: Competitors 7 years of age and under: Jocey Irwin.

Competitors 8 – 12 years of age: Emily Land.

Competitors 13 – 16 years of age: Hannah Mortimore.

FLEECE COMPETITIONS Champion Fleece: J A Darke Ltd., Coleridge Farm Cotts, Chillington, Kingsbridge, Devon. (Devon & Cornwall Long-Wool).

SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITIONS Open Final – Matt Smith.

Senior Final – Jon Roberts.

Intermediate Final – Chris Rowberry.

Junior Final – Scott Willis.

Young Farmers Final – Chris Rowberry.

GOATS Best Dairy Goat: Mr B Hale, Bissoe, Truro, Cornwall.

Reserve Dairy Goat: Calcraft & Day, Aylesbeare, Exeter, Devon.

Best Pygmy Goat: Nigel Julian, Medlyn Moor, Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall.

Reserve Pygmy Goat: Sharon Davies, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, Devon.

• Mrs R Haynes & Mr D Taylor from Holsworthy, Devon collecting the Coopers Animal Health Trophy and Diamond Jubilee Trophy with their Supreme and Ram Lamb Champion Hampshire Down

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Best in Show – Kernow Show: Mr B Hale, Bissoe, Truro, Cornwall.

Reserve - Kernow Show: Mrs D Hearn, Roche, St Austell, Cornwall.

MACHINERY COMPETITION SILVER: Cross Agricultural Engineering Ltd. Newtown, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. The new ‘Mobile Elephant’ beet de-stoner washer/chopper unit manufactured in Ireland by Cross Agricultural Engineering Ltd. The patented cyclone beet washer & de-stoner is designed to ensure stone free beet in all conditions with a folding elevator for transport.

SILVER: American Squeeze Crush Systems Ltd. Glebe House, Aldborough, Nr Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire.

New UK-made galvanised feedlot hydraulic squeeze crush. Squeezes from 33 ¾” internal width to 9”. 2 TB testing areas, doubling the throughput by the tailgate as well as the headgate. Double split side gates giving unequalled access for safe calf-fostering, belly trimming, caesarean’s etc. 3 of the hydraulic functions (head gate, squeeze and tailgate work off polypropylene rollers for silent running. Extra elbow. Shoulder access area for artificial insemination. Exhibited for the first time at the Royal Cornwall Show.

BRONZE: Graham Pluess Ltd. Trevoulter Barton, Poundstock, Bude, Cornwall. EX23 ODH Adjustable feed barrier.

BRONZE: David Ritchie (Implements) Ltd. Carseview Road, Forfar, Angus, Scotland DD8 3BT. Calving gate.

VERY HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lely Centre Holsworthy Venture Trading Ltd. Neet Way, Holsworthy Industrial Estate, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6ES. Lely Grazeway selection box, offers a new method for dairy farmers to handle grazing efficiently, due to the open construction, the cows will easily enter and go in different directions: into the pasture, back into the barn or wherever you want them to go.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Mill-Tek – Recycling Compactor. Holwell House, Stoke Climsland, Cornwall. PL17 8NA. Farmers, growers, fruit/veg merchants, farm shops, dairies, organic produce suppliers all have a common problem – the amount of waste they produce. The Mill-Tek 305 Compactor bales cardboard, fertiliser bags, ton pp sacks, hope containers, LDPE, silage wrap, polythene sheeting & pet bottles. It works on ‘Fresh Air’ and is 61% more energy efficient than any competitor – the small footprint - big aperture - dense baler is a must for Cornish businesses wanting to save money on waste.

HIGHLY COMMENDED: TRW Engineering Limited.

Moorview, Tuelldown, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0PU. Fence Post Mower.

COMMENDED: Advantage Feeders U.K. Ltd. Court Wyndermere, Bettws Newydd, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1JY. The 3 in 1 feeder helps farmers increase profits by offering three options of feeding: creep feeding using a revolutionary creep feeding device; Ad-lib feeding; rotation feeding. Skids allow for movement of feeders whilst holding feed. Dual purpose – converts easily from sheep to cattle position.

COMMENDED: Houghton-Parkhouse Limited.

Grisleymires Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7RF. The Platinum T35 is a new 4x4-drawn livestock trailer from Houghton Parkhouse – a company with over 60 years of experience in the design and manufacture of commercial livestock transporters. It is arguably the most advanced and durable lifting deck 3.5 tonne livestock trailer in production and the only one capable of carrying two decks of sheep or pigs or one of fullsized cattle.

TRADE STAND COMPETITION Best small Agricultural trade stand of 40’ frontage and under - Winner: Bright Seeds, 2nd Mil-Tek Re-Cycling & Waste Management Ltd., 3rd Tornado Wire Ltd. Best large Agricultural trade stand of over 40’ frontage - Winner: Duchy College, 2nd Smallridge Bros Ltd, 3rd Dairycentre Limited.

Best Motor Vehicle trade stand – Winner: Roger Young Land Rover, 2nd Vospers, 3rd Hawkins Motor Group.

Best small Non-Agricultural trade stand of 30’ frontage and under - Winner: Barn Owl Trust, 2nd Cornish Food Box Co., 3rd Cocoon.

Best large Non-Agricultural trade stand of over 30’ frontage - Winner: North Cornwall Landscaping Ltd.,

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2nd Isles of Scilly 3rd The Malvern Collection.

Best Multi-stand exhibit - Winner: Forestry Pavilion, 2nd The Wedding Marquee, 3rd West Country Arts, Crafts & Design.

Best exhibit in the Countryside Area - Winner: Martin Symes, 2nd British Deer Society, 3rd Christopher Robinson Master Thatcher.

Best exhibit by a Breed Society – Winner: South Devon Herd Book Society, 2nd Dartmoor Sheep Breeders Association, 3rd British Blonde Cattle Society.

DUKE OF CORNWALL’S AWARD 2013 Cowslip Workshops, Launceston, Cornwall.

BLACKSMITH COMPETITIONS Indoor Traditional – Paul Gilbert, Crediton, Devon.

Outdoor Traditional – David Harman, Brasted, Kent.

Artistic/Sculptural – Paul Gilbert, Crediton, Devon.

Live Forging (2 hour) – Andrew Hall, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon.

Crash ‘N’ Dash – Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

Show Champion – Paul Gilbert, Crediton, Devon.

Reserve Champion – Paul Gilbert, Crediton, Devon.

Live Champion – Andrew Hall, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon.

Reserve Live Champion - Richard Jones, Leigh Upon Mendip, Radstock, Somerset.

BEES & HONEY Best Exhibit in the Show: Mrs S Sleeman, Carnon Downs, Truro, Cornwall.

HOME-MADE WINE Best Bottle of Wine: Mrs M A Margerrison, Wadebridge, Cornwall.

Best Bottle of Mead: Miss M Couch, Port Isaac, Cornwall.

CAGE BIRDS Best Bird in Show – Mr P Crowe, Devon.

Best Budgerigar – Mr R Wills, Camborne, Cornwall.

Best Foreign – Mr P Crowe, Devon.

Best Canary – Mr R J Uden, Cornwall.

Best Junior – Miss Amy Davies.

CANINE SECTION Best in Show – Mr & Mrs B Limpus, Plymouth, Devon – Irish Setter.

Best Puppy in Show – Mr & Mrs P Haddock, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall – Briard.

CAVIES Best in Show Thursday: Wilmot Goldsworthy.

Best in Show Saturday: Aristo Stud.

FLOWER SHOW Best Overall Trade Exhibit: Kerton Sweet Peas, Pawlett, Bridgwater, Somerset.

Best Garden Design: Duchy College, Rosewarne, Camborne, Cornwall.

Best Novice: Mark Preston Landscape Design, Orway, Kentisbeare, Cullompton, Devon.

Best Use of Colour: Trevena Cross Nursery, Breage, Helston, Cornwall.

Best Exhibit in Class 4 (15 feet frontage): Hewitt-Cooper Carnivorous Plants, West Pennard, Somerset.

Most Points in Flowering & Foliage Shrub Classes: Mr & Mrs K R Willcock, Bicton, Liskeard, Cornwall.

Most Points in Cut Flower Class: Mr Bradly Newton, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Hanging Basket & Best Patio Container : Mr Philip Knight, Lezant, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Exhibit in Class 9 – ‘Idyllic Garden’ Floral Art: Mrs P Knight & Mrs T Dicks, Lanreath, Looe, Cornwall.

Best Exhibit in Floral Art Classes: Mrs J Harrison, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Petite Floral Art: Mrs A Short, Crackington Haven, Bude, Cornwall.

Best use of Garden Plant Material in Floral Art Classes: Mrs A Roose, Par, Cornwall.

Most Points in Floral Art Classes: Mrs D Ayres, Mabe, Penryn, Cornwall.

Best Exhibit in Floral Art Classes: Mrs J Harrison, Ridgegrove Hill, Launceston, Cornwall.

Most Successful Junior: David Benwell, Wadebridge Academy.

School with highest total points: St Breock Primary School.

Best Exhibit in Floral Arrangement Classes (Junior) – Jinnie Deacon, Wadebridge Academy.

FUR Best in Show (Thursday) – Anne Willmington, Devon.

Best in Show (Friday) – Eales Stud, Newquay, Cornwall.

Best in Show (Saturday) – Mr G Baker, Devon.

PIGEONS Best in Show – (One Day Show) – J & D Fisher, Bideford, Devon.

Best in Show – (Two Day Show) – Mr J C Robilliard, Bodmin, Cornwall.

POULTRY Best in Show, Best Bantam, Best Soft Feather Heavy Bantam – A Fearn, Little Crellow, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall.

Reserve in Show, Best Waterfowl, Best Trio – M & J Jackson, St Austell, Cornwall.

Best Large Fowl, Best Soft Feather Large – A H Oatey, Penstraze, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall.

Best Hard Feather Large – A & S Marment, Sennen Cove, Penzance, Cornwall.

Best Opposite Sex Bantam, Best Rare Breed, Best Juvenile – G Lawry, Illogan, Redruth, Cornwall.

Best Soft Feather Light Bantam – M Goodwin, Belper, Derbyshire.

Best True Bantam – J & C Kestell, Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Hard Feather Bantam – P Williams, Mount Ambrose, Redruth, Cornwall.

Best Turkey, Reserve Best Eggs – P Hayford, Diptford, Totnes, Devon.

Best Eggs – M J Simmons, Tregony, Truro, Cornwall.

Best Contents – E M Pengelly, Sancreed, Penzance, Cornwall.

Best Decorated Egg – C Philp, Polyphant, Launceston, Cornwall.

Best Utility – M Badcock, Crowlas, Penzance, Cornwall.

WOMENS INSTITUTE Winner of Cubicle Competition – Illogan Women’s Institute.

YOUNG FARMERS Winner of Cubicle Competition – St Buryan.

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• Billbegia nutans - Bromeliaceae

• Strelitzia - Bird of paradise

GARDENING BY THELMA RIDDLE Here comes the sun. After a week or more of wonderful, glorious weather I have thrown caution to the wind and carried out onto the patio from the conservatory all my pots of scented Geraniums, Aeoniums, succulents like Agave and Aloe and various small containers of Billbergia. This last one is an evergreen epiphyte of the pineapple family, Bromeliaceae. It is a good doer, growing to about 8” high and producing a delicate pink fishing rod of a flower. It is always producing little plantlets alongside the adult plant and so having been given one a few years ago, I now have about 20. I reckon that some of these indoor plants have not been out of the conservatory for two years or more.

I am also happy to report that I have a flowering Echium this year or possibly two. The second one is about 4 feet high but is not yet flowering.

The first was wrapped in fleece the whole of the winter and most of that strange next season – spring. I feel rewarded for all my wrapping and unwrapping of fleece often on a daily basis, particularly in March/April when it was so cold and windy. If I left it wrapped in the fleece for a few days I could see it growing and straining to push

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the fleece up. I was reminded the other day of my best year for Echiums during which I had 11 growing skywards in the gravel at the front of the house. The year was 2008 and we had visitors to the show from Scotland, Suffolk and Belfast who were all fascinated by the plants which surpassed themselves by growing to about 10 feet in height.

I had planned to write about some plants of Barbados, like the Mast Tree and the Bearded Fig, but they might have to wait for the next edition as I have to mention the tropical plants I keep indoors like my Ginger lily, Hedycium garderanium ‘Tara’ and also the Bird of Paradise, Strelizia, which have also been carried outside. Both these can tolerate a bit of cold but they will rot if exposed to long periods of cold and wet. My conservatory is not heated but when they are put in for the winter they are put at the back and I tend to forget about them, so they are not overwatered. The Bird of Paradise can grow to 10 feet or more in warmer climates like the Caribbean and mine is 5 feet at the moment but it has 2 flowers. It is only allowed out for a few weeks and is quite pot bound. But apparently they flower better this way.

I have taken a large carving knife to my pot of

• Scented Geranium ginger lilies recently and turned it into 6 smaller parts. 5 of them are sending up new shoots. There was a huge bulbous rhizome root which had split the sides of a plastic pot and so I cut it up like a fruit tart and put all the pieces separately into new gritty compost.

I am very keen on growing scented geraniums.

Their scent comes from the leaves and not the flowers which can be small and pale and rather insignificant. The leaves are deeply cut, thick and hairy and at the base of each leaf hair is a gland where the scent is formed. So when the leaves are touched the scent is released. So I put them out along a pathway or near to a door where they can be brushed against. They mimic other scents so you can have mint, lemon, apple and rose scented plants. They are easy to grow; they don’t want much feeding in fact, keep them lean and keep them keen. And if the stems are broken off, they root very easily.

So, at the last count I have about 60 pots, tubs and containers outside to water and this takes about half an hour each evening. Hopefully they won’t have to be taken inside until the autumn.

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Education, tradition and 3 acres of turnips ‘Education’ said the new editor, that’s what it’s all about today. So what’s new I thought In 1793 an agricultural society was formed in Cornwall, as in many other counties, to further the great movement of agricultural improvement.

In other words to stimulate and encourage hybrid breeding of crops, livestock and building of modern machinery to facilitate two grains growing where only one grew before. An entry at one of the first shows held was made by an ancestor of mine, John Lusky of North Hill, who had extensive grazing rights on 12 Men’s Moor. He showed his invention ‘For lessening the friction on 2 wheeled carriages going down hill’. John was related by marriage to Joseph Hambly of Cutlinwith, Tideford who in 1796 won the county prize for best crop of Turnips (not less than 5 acres) properly hoed and managed in a husband like manner. Prize: 5 guineas. Entries in by October 1st so that the field may be inspected. A lesser prize of 3 guineas was offered in 1800 to the man or woman who shall hoe the greatest quantity of turnips, not less than 3 acres, at least twice over to be left at proper and equal distances. With 2 guineas for the boy or girl doing likewise, so no idle hands there.

At Large with

Bridget Best

Media & education manager joins

Today, instead of the industrial revolution to feed the growing population, we are fed and travel globally. This is the space age so members are met at the show gates by a robot. An unmanned plane can fly over the main ring and I saw a robotic lawn mower. Children from local schools and from

abroad visited this 2013 show to learn the source of their food and apparently kept records not on paper but as pictures or videos on their mobiles. A farmer’s wife spent her day with one of a party of 4 special needs children from a local primary school.

She said they had a wonderful time, meeting the robot on arrival, down to the livestock where the pig exhibitors were embarrassed that 2 of their entries were having a scrap. The children were much entertained. Past the sheep and cattle to the goats, donkeys and ice creams. The thing that intrigued them with the bees was not the sight of them working behind glass but the noise they made.

Myself I made for the new addition to the cattle shed and admiringly looked out of the back door to the washing area, clean and tidy. Well done to the stewards responsible and there stood a lady with a small black heifer. Having some fresh air I enquired, no she said, “drying her toe nails”. The black breeds of course paint their feet, so no straw beds till we are dry.

A special word for Robert Knowles and his grandstand stewards who help the nimble and not so able to their seats. Particularly for the presentation by Princess Anne to Jo & Steve Colwill of Cowslip for the Farm Diversification award.

Followed by the top horse awards and wonderful entertainment by our local packs of hounds and huntsmen. Tradition indeed and long may it continue.

Forestry section thanks Jonathan

The RCAA recently appointed Steve Michell as its new media and education manager. In addition to taking over the role of press officer, Steve will spearhead the association’s educational activities.

Steve, who comes from a large farming family and a former member of Probus YFC said, “Having come to the show every year since I can remember, I am delighted to be part of the team. I am very much looking forward to helping educate Cornish school children about agriculture and how it relates to the food, drink and other products they consume on a daily basis.”

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Jonathan Coode, who stepped down as the association’s chairman earlier this year, was presented with a hand turned wooden bowl by show President Edward Bolitho.

The Plane wood used to make the bowl, which Jonathan felt made an ideal bowler hat, came from Lanhydrock and was a thank you from the show’s forestry section to Jonathan for his support during his long spell as chairman.

• Plane wood bowl presented to Jonathan Coode

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Certainties in this uncertain world Benjamin Franklin once wrote that “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. Today Inheritance Tax brings together both certainties.

the wealth wisely. Equally, problems arise from gifting too late: Except for a £3,000 annual allowance the donor usually has to survive seven years afterwards.

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on chargeable transfers. On death, after a nil rate of tax is charged on the first £325,000 band it is levied at 40%. Even with the ability to now transfer unused Nil Rate Bands between spouses, IHT can still give rise to a larger tax bill than suffered during lifetime.

Life assurance could provide the funds to pay the tax. If the lives assured are in good health and non-smokers the premiums are often lower than expected. A life assurance commonly used in IHT planning is joint Whole of Life, second death, cover placed under trust. This can provide very affordable cover for at least the first 10 years (with the option of continuing it throughout life). This could give a valuable planning window whilst inheritance tax reduction strategies are implemented.

Of course the agricultural community can often benefit from 100% tax reliefs thanks to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. However, an estate will usually have some assets which do not qualify for either relief. These can include the home, cash balances and most investments. When compared to the value of a substantial residence (perhaps a farmhouse that does not qualify for relief) the combined £650,000 Nil Rate Band can look insufficient.

There are various planning strategies that, over time, can be successfully used to reduce the chargeable estate. After all, assets can be gifted away during one’s lifetime. There are problems though with doing so too early: You may still need the income from the asset or, indeed, the capital might still be needed if your circumstances change. Moreover the beneficiary might not yet be ready to handle

We can identify the lowest premiums for the cover needed. Such life assurance is just one of many strategies and products available to help you manage the effects of inheritance tax.

It is possible to plan to leave more of your wealth to your family and less to the chancellor.

As Roy Jenkins famously said, Inheritance Tax is “a voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue”.

However it also hits others who, in the busyness of life, fail to plan for the two certainties in this world. * This article is for general information only and is not intended to constitute professional advice. Specific professional advice should be obtained before acting on any of the information contained herein.

No liability is accepted for any omission or inaccuracy.

David Clifton Chartered Financial Planner David is both a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Very few people in the country hold both professional qualifications.

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