1. Subscribers of £5.00 upwards will received one free admission ticket
2. Owners of exhibited Stock and those in attendance must pay admission unless a member of the Society subscribing at least £5.00 when admission is free.
3. All animals must have been the bona-fide property of the Exhibitor three months previous to the Show.
4. All Sheep must be kept in uncovered pens provided.
5. All entries in Special Classes must be paid for except where otherwise stated.
6. Sheep must be penned not later than 9.30am on the morning of the Show. Judging commences at 10.00am. No stock to be taken from the Showground before 4.00pm without permission from the Secretary.
7. Any objection to be lodged with the Secretary in writing on the day of the Show together with a deposit of £1 which will be returned if the objection is sustained. All disputes to be settled by the committee whose decision shall be final, and legally binding to all parties.
8. All entries of stock are accepted on condition that the Exhibitor is responsible for all damage caused by his Stock.
9. The Committee will not be responsible for any accident to spectator, stallholder, exhibitor, and competitor or anyone on the Showground but will do everything possible to make provision for the safety and comfort of all concerned.
10. All prize animals to be paraded.
11. All Special Classes to be entered for unless otherwise stated.
12. All entries in Special Classes must have been shown in Society Classes unless otherwise stated.
13. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE PAID AT TIME OF ENTRY AND MUST FOLLOW TELEPHONE ENTRIES.
14. Prize money will be paid on Show Day immediately following the Presentation of Trophies with the exception of the Sheepdog Trials.
15. Any competitor qualifying for the free admission to the Showground must produce a ticket, otherwise pay full admission and claim a refund from the Secretary.
16. All matters in dispute shall be referred to the Committee, whose decision shall be final and binding Upon all parties interested, and any person or persons refusing to abide by such a decision, or Appealing to a Court of Law to recover any amount of any premium or monies, shall forfeit any claim Or demand he may have made upon the Society.
16a The committee reserves the right where there are insufficient sheep entries in any one class then they will be shown in any other breed of sheep, This will have been made know to the exhibitor prior to the show by the secretary.
17. CUP MUST BE RETURNED IN GOOD CONDITION BY THE 28th July 2025
18. Anyone exhibiting in any Local Classes must be residing in the Parish of Ravenstonedale.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SHEEP DOG TRIALS
1. The Judges shall decide as to the time the dogs will have allowed to do the work set out and will also have the power of ordering up as soon as they please any dog that commits a flagrant error.
2. If a dog damages sheep, the owner of the dog shall pay the value thereof.
3. No dog shall be allowed to run twice in one Class unless the Judges consider the dog to have been unfortunate, in which case it remains with them alone to grant another trial.
4. Any person bringing a bitch on the field in season will be debarred from competing and turned off the ground.
5. After lunch each dog will run in Catalogue Order unless permission is obtained otherwise.
ALL STALLHOLDERS TO APPLY FOR SPACE
CLOSING DATES FOR ALL ENTRIES MONDAY 28TH JULY 2025
8.00 a.m.
8.00 a.m.
9.30 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.30 a.m.
11.00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12.30 p.m.
1.15 p.m.
2 To 4.00 p.m.
3.00 p.m.
4.00 p.m.
TIMETABLE
Showground Opens
Sheepdog Trials commence
Walling Competition commence
Judging commences in the Marquee
Judging of Sheep Classes commence
Judging of Shepherd’s Crook Classes
Dog Show
Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling
Luncheon in Marquee
Young Handler Classes commence
Children's Sports/Quoits/Egg throwing
Champion Sheep on the Field
Presentation of Trophies etc.
Admission to the Showground
Adults (up to 3.00 p.m.) £5.00
Children £1.00
Catalogue £2.00
Car Park - Free
COMPLETE THE DAY WITH A BAR SNACK OR MEAL AT
015396 23242
STEWARDS
Site Manager: K. Armer
Licenses: A. Fawcett
Field Site Director: D. Stephenson
Chief Steward: J. Capstick
Sheep Dog Trials: D&P Marshall-Brownrigg
Rough Fell: W. Mason
Swaledale: R Tunstall
Mules & B.F.L: M. Richardson
Herdwicks: D. Capstick
Texel: S Huck
Any Other Breed & Young Handlers: D. Armer
Prime Lambs: P. Armer
Sticks: H. Mason
Pet Dogs: Mrs L Aitchinson
Children's Sports: Mrs S. Huck, Mrs A. Curr, Mrs J. Law
Walling: Mr P Brown
Quoits: Mr A Lewis
Tractors: Mr M Law
Gate Keepers-TBA
LIST OF PREMIUMS
SHEEP DOG TRIALS
These trials are the oldest continuous Sheep Dog Trials in the old county of Westmorland SHEEP DOG TRIAL CLASSES TO BE ENTERED FOR ON THE FIELD
JUDGE: Mr D Scrimgerour
1. NOVICE CLASS now to be run on Show Day. Confined to a radius of 12 miles of Ravenstonedale Church. A Dog or Bitch having previously won a First, Second or Third Prize in an Open Class, to the time of entries closing are not eligible. 1st £10 given by the society.
Prizes: A Silver Cup given by Mr E. Metcalfe to be competed for annually. 1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £8, 4th £5 all prizes kindly given Sinclair McGill
A Silver Cup for best young handler (under 25 years) given by the Society to be competed for annually.
2. OPEN CLASS JUDGE: Mr D Scrimgerour Entry fee £8
Prizes: A Handsome Silver Cup to be competed for annually, returned to the show by Mr R. Handley in memory of his father, plus £50 given by Sinclair McGill. 2nd £35, 3rd £25, 4th £15, 5th £10, 6th £8, 7th £5, prizes all kindly given by NB UK (New Breed UK) 01524 542600
A Silver Cup (kindly donated by R. Young & Co. Ltd.) to be won three years in succession of five times in all for best young handler (under 25 years) to be competed for annually.
A Silver cup and £10 kindly donated by Mrs A Mason for the lady with the most points. The W.E. Dixon Memorial Challenge Cup (presented by his Family - to be held for one year) plus £10 given by the Society will be awarded to the Best Local Sheep Dog run before 2 p.m.
ROUGHFELL SHEEP CLASSES
Sheep to be shown by person under 18 years of age
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857
E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
Judge To be confirmed
Prizes: 1st £3, 2nd £2 & 3rd £1 in classes 44, 45 & 46 kindly donated by Capiscan Ltd 1st £3, 2nd £2 & 3rd £1 in classes 47 & 48 kindly donated by W. Mason
44. Best Ewe
45. Best Gimmer Shearling
46. Best Gimmer Lamb
47. Best Shearling & Aged Ram
48. Best Ram Lamb
49. Sheep not to have won a prize in classes 44-48 prizes given by North West Auctions.
Champion £15 kindly given by Trident Feed Silver Cup - (to be held for 1 year) for Champion Sheep shown by a young handler Reserve Champion - Voucher given by R. McWhirter, Nateby
IT IS THE EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBLILITY TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE NECESSARY MOVEMENT LICENCES AND CONFORM WITH THE CURRENT D.E.F.R.A. REGULATIONS
ROUGHFELL SHEEP OPEN CLASSES
All entries close on Monday 25th July 2025
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857
E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
JUDGE: To be confirmed
Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2. Also Rosette 1st Prize in Classes 31 - 35, kindly donated by Penrith & District Farmers Mart. 2nd & 3rd given by the Society.
31 Best Ewe reared Lamb this season
32 Best Shearling Ewe
33 Best Gimmer Lamb
34 Best Aged Ram
35 Best Shearling Ram
36 Best Ram Lamb 1st £5 Voucher given by R. McWhirter, Nateby, 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 given by Trident Feeds.
37 For the Best Sheep not having won a prize.1st £5 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 prizes donated by A Winder & Son
38 Best Collection of Sheep (1 Ewe, 1 Gimmer Shearling and 1 Gimmer Lamb). Cup given by TW Knowles.1st, 2nd & 3rd vouchers donated by H.Pigney & Son Appleby.
39 Best Collection of Sheep (Aged Ram, Shearling Ram & Ram Lamb). 1st, 2nd & 3rd vouchers donated by H Pigney & Son. Appleby
40 Best Tup Lamb and Gimmer Lamb 1st Prize £10 Voucher given by Osmonds. 2nd & 3rd given by A Winder & Son
41 Best Tup Shearling and Gimmer Shearling to be in hands of Breeder. The Thomas Harper Memorial Cup to be competed for annually.1st £5 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 prizes donated by A Winder & Son
42 Best Shearling Ram and Ram Lamb 1ST Bag of sheep feed kindly donate by Jamerson’s feed 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by A Winder & Son plus The Robert Jackson Memorial Cup (presented by the family of the late R.W. Jackson) to be competed for annually.
43 Best Leg & Bone. Prizes: 1st 1ltr Nettex Collate Vitamin Drench donated by Nettex - local agent Eden Farm Supplies, (Brough) Ltd. 2nd & 3rd by Society
SPECIAL CLASSES FOR MEMBERS OF
THE ROUGH FELL SHEEP BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION
The Council of the Rough Fell Sheep Breeders Association will give £10 for the Best Starred Male or Female Sheep or Ram Lamb or Ewe Lamb. Open to members of the Association only. The Sheep winning this Special Prize will be debarred from winning a similar prize at any other Show during the same year.
The Ernest Capstick Memorial Cup (presented by the family of the late Mr E. Capstick) to be competed for annually for the best Tup Shearling
The John Groves Challenge Cup will be presented for the Best Fell Ram Lamb - to be competed for annually.
Champion in the Rough Fell Sheep Classes - Bucket Crystalyx Minerals & £10 kindly given by A Winder & Son.
A Handsome Silver Cup given by the Society for the Champion Rough Fell Sheep - competed for annually.
Reserve Champion. – £5 kindly given by A Winder & Son
Point Cup - A Silver Cup (to be held for 1 year) will be presented by the Society to the Exhibitor gaining most point in the OPEN Rough Fell Classes 31 - 36 inclusive.
PLEASE RETURN ALL CUPS TO THE SECRETARY BY 28th July 2025 SHOW FIELD HOLDING No 03/329/8110
SWALEDALE CLASSES
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857
E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
JUDGE: Mr J Richardson
SWALEDALE SMALL BREEDER (Confined to a flock of 100 ewes or less)
50 Best Ram Lamb. 1st 2nd and 3rd vouchers given by I'Ansons
51 Best Gimmer Shearling 1st £5, 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 given by Curr Clipping
52 Best Gimmer Lamb 1st £5 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 kindly given by Peter Horn contract dipping
53 Best Shearling & Aged Ram. 1st, 2nd & 3rd vouchers given by Peter Horn contract dipping.
54 Best Ewe. 1st Bag of sheep feed donated by Jamerson’s feed 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by society
55 Best Sheep not having won a prize in Classes 50 - 54 1st Bag of sheep feed donated by Jamerson’s feed 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by society
Championship in the Swaledale Small Breeders £10 kindly given Trident Feeds
Reserve Champion Voucher given by R Mcwhirter, Nateby
A Silver Cup (to be held for 1 year) to the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Swaledale Small breeders Classes 50 -54 inclusive.
SWALEDALE OPEN CLASSES
Prizes: 1st Prize in class’s 56-61 a bad of sheep feed given by Carrs-Billington, Penrith. 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 Prizes in Classes 56-61 given by Copley Coal Company, Bishop Auckland Tel: 01388 718440
56 Best Ewe
57 Best Gimmer Shearling
58 Best Gimmer Lamb
59 Aged Ram
60 Best Shearling Ram
61 Best Ram Lamb
62 Best Sheep not having won a prize in Classes 56-61 Prizes: 1st 1ltr Nettex Collate Vitamin Drench donated by Nettex - local agent Eden Farm Supplies, (Brough) Ltd. 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 given by Society.
63 Best Tup and Gimmer Lamb. 1st £5,2nd £3 Given by the society 3rd £2 given by C.R. & M.J. Birbeck.
64 Best Collection of Aged Ram, Shearling Ram and Ram Lamb, registered sheep only. 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 given by G. Alderson, Nateby Garage
65 Best Collection of Ewe, Shearling and Gimmer Lamb, registered sheep only. 1st & 2nd 1ltr Nettex Collate Vitamin Drench donated by Nettex - local agent Eden Farm Supplies, (Brough) Ltd. £3 & 3rd £2 given by Society.
66 Best Male and Female. A Silver Cup donated by Mr John A. Dent, MB, FRCS, To be completed for annually. 1st £5 given by R. McWhirter, Nateby 2nd £ 3 & 3rd £2 given by Society.
£5 for Champion Swaledale Lamb (male or female) given by CR & MJ. Birbeck.
Champion Rosette & hat given by S.S.B.A.
Champion Animal In the Swaledale Classes will receive a Silver Cup to be competed for annually.
Champion in Swaledale Classes - £15 given by Hutchinson Photography.
Reserve Champion - Voucher given by R. McWhirter, Nateby.
Points Cup (to be held for 1 year) will be presented by the Society to the exhibitor gaining most points in the OPEN Swaledale Classes 56-61 inclusive.
SWALEDALE LOCAL CLASS
(Confined to the parish of Ravenstonedale)
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857
E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
Class 70 Best local Swaledale male or female (any age) 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by Lakeland Pipes
The Authur Birbeck Memorial Cup (presented by the family of the late Mr A Birbeck) To be competed for annually for the champion local Swaledale
BLUE-FACED LEICESTER SHEEP OPEN CLASSES
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857
E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
JUDGE. Mr G White
Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 in classes 71- 75 given by Westmorland Ltd. Also ROSETTES.
71 Best Gimmer Lamb
72 Best Gimmer Shearling
73 Best Ewe
74 Best Ram Lamb
75 Best Shearling Ram or Aged Ram
76 Sheep not having won a prize in classes 71-75 1st 2nd and 3rd vouchers given by I'Ansons
77 Best Ram and Gimmer Lamb. 1st Rumenco, representative Stuart Linnen Tel 07557001277 will give 1 Sheep Vitamin Bucket. Local agent, Eden Farm Supplies (Brough). 2nd & 3rd given by Society
78 Best Group - Ewe,Gimmer Shearling,Gimmer Lamb 1st 2nd and 3rd vouchers given by I'Ansons
Blue-Faced Leicester Champion. £10 kindly given by Trident Feeds
The Hallam and Huck Trophy and Replica kindly given by Drs Hallam and Huck for the Champion Blue Faced Leicester to be competed for annually.
Reserve Champion £5 given by Society Points Cup - A Silver Cup (to be held for 1 year) will be presented to the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Blue-Faced Leicester Sheep Classes 71- 75 inclusive.
NORTH OF ENGLAND MULE LAMB CLASSES
JUDGE: Mr G White
SMALL BREEDERS
(Confined to breeder with less than 150 mule gimmers born in year)
81 Best Pen of 5 Gimmer Lambs 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by Harrison & Hetherington
82 Best Pair of Mule Lambs 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by Harrison & Hetherington
83 Best Mule Gimmer Lamb 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by Harrison & Hetherington
OPEN CLASSES
Entries £1.50
84 Best Pen of 5 Mule Gimmer Lambs 1st, 2nd & 3rd 1ltr Nettex Collate Vitamin Drench donated by NettexLocal agent Eden Farm Supplies (Brough
85 Best Pair of Mule Lambs 1st £10 Voucher given by BB Dairy Ltd 2nd £6, 3rd £4 given by Society
86 Best Mule Gimmer Lamb. 1st £10 2nd £5 3rd £2 given by Penrith Farmers & Kidds.
MULE LOCAL CLASSES
(Confined to the Parish of Ravenstonedale)
87 Single Mule 1st, 2nd & 3rd vouchers given I'Ansons
Silver Cup given by R.I. Brown (Butcher) for Champion Local Mule to be competed for annually Also £10 given by P&DFM
A Tankard given by M.S.D. Agent for the Champion Mule Gimmer Lamb (to be held for one year) also 1 Bucket Crystalyx Minerals & £5 kindly given by Trident Feeds
A Perpetual Silver Cup given by Mrs E.M. Dent for the Reserve Champion Lamb & Voucher given by Agri Lloyd
A Trophy given by the society for the Champion Small Breeders Lamb (to be held for one year)
Champion Rosette presented by Kirkby Stephen Branch, to a member of the N.E.M.S.A. for best Gimmer Lamb bred by exhibitor ALL BLUE-FACED LEICESTER AND MULE SHEEP ENTRIES TO Mrs B Armer
PRIME LAMBS - ANY BREED
JUDGE: Mr W Buckle
Entries £1.50
88 Best Pair of Cross Bred Fat Lambs Any breed (No Tups). 1st prize is a meal up to the value of £20 kindly given by Mr Bonsall of The Fat Lamb, Ravenstonedale, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 given by the society.
89 Best Pair of Pure Bred Horned Fat Lambs. Any breed (No Tups). 1st prize is a meal up to the value of £20 kindly given by Mr Bonsall of The Fat Lamb, Ravenstonedale, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 given by the society.
HERDWICK SHEEP OPEN CLASSES
JUDGE: Mr J Bland
Entries £1.50
Prizes: 1st in class 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95 to receive a Herdy cup donated by the Herdy Company, Also ROSETTES.
90 Best Ram Lamb. Prizes, 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by J Stobart & Sons Ltd.
91 Best Tup Shearling Prizes: 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by J Stobart & Sons Ltd
92 Best Aged Ram Prizes: 2nd £3 3rd £2 given by J Stobart & Sons Ltd
93 Best Gimmer Lamb Prizes 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 given by society.
94 Best Gimmer Shearling. Prizes: 2nd £3, 3rd £ 2 all given by Mr J. Capstick, Ravenstonedale
95 Best Ewe Prizes: 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 given by J Stobart & Sons
96 Sheep not having won a prize Prizes: 1st Merial Animal Health will donate 1ltr Oramec Worm Drench Local agent Eden Farm Supplies (Brough). 2nd £3 given by Stobbart & Sons Ltd 3rd a prize given by J Stobart & Sons Ltd.
97 Best Pair. Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd vouchers given by JT Atkinson Kirkby Stephen.
98 Best Male & Two Females. 1st Merial Animal Health will donate 1ltr Oramec Worm Drench Local agent Eden Farm Supplies (Brough). 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 prize given by Society.
Herdwick Champion: A Silver Cup to be competed for annually plus £10 kindly given by A Winder & Son Reserve Champion. £10 kindly given by Trident Feeds
Points Cup: A Silver Cup to be held for one year will be presented by the Society, to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 90 - 95.
ALL HERDWICK ENTRIES TO Mrs B Armer
TEXEL SHEEP OPEN CLASSES
All Texel entries to Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857 E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
JUDGE: NON ACCREDITED
99 Aged Ram Prizes: 1st £5 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 given by Curr Clipping
100 Shearling Ram Prizes: 1st £20 Voucher Kings Head Ravenstonedale & 2nd & 3rd given by Society.
101 Ram Lamb Prizes: 1st Eden Farm Supplies (Brough) will donate 1 Bottle Golden Bloom Colour 2nd & 3rd Prizes by Society.
102 Ewe Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 all given by P. Wearmouth
103 Shearling Ewe 1st £5, 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 kindly given by Lakeland pipes
104 Gimmer Lamb Prizes: 1st £20 Voucher King's Head 2nd £10 Voucher Kings Head 3rd given by society
105 Best sheep not won a prize 1st£5 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 kindly given by Lakeland pipes
106 Best group (1 male & 2 females) any age 1st, 2nd & 3rd 1ltr Nettex Collate Vitamin Drench donated by Nettex - Local agent Eden Farm Supplies (Brough).
107 Best Ram Lamb & Gimmer Lamb Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 all kindly given by BB Dairy Ltd
108 Best Shearling Ram & Ram Lamb Prizes: 1st £5, 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 Prizes by Society.
109 Best Pair, Gimmer Shearling & Gimmer Lamb Prizes: 1st Round of Golf for Two at 'Riverside' sponsored by B.A. Law. 2nd £3 & 3rd £2 Prizes by Society.
The Tom Winder Memorial Cup presented by the family of the late Mr T. Winder. To be competed for annually for Champion - Non Accredited Texel and £15 given by Hutchinson Photography. Reserve £10 Given by PF&K, Kirkby Stephen Silver Cup Given by Society for most points in classes 99-104
ANY OTHER BREED OF SHEEP
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857 E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Entries £1.50
JUDGE:
120 Ewe 1st £5 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 given by P F & K.
121 Shearling Ewe 1st £5 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 given by BB Dairy Ltd.
122 Gimmer Lamb 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 donated by Out of Eden
123 Ram 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 donated by Out of Eden
124 Shearling Ram 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 donated by Out of Eden
125 Ram Lamb 1st £5 2nd £3 3rd £2 donated by Out of Eden
126 Best Sheep not won prize 1st Voucher donated by Bridgedale nutrition 2nd £3 and 3rd £2 given by society
A Silver Cup to be competed for annually for Champion in A.O.B. £20 voucher donated by Bridgedale Nutrition Reserve Champion - £10 Given by PF&K, Kirkby Stephen
YOUNG HANDLERS TO BE ENTERED ON SHOW
DAY
Judge:
130 Best Handling Skills by a child 12-16 years (on show day)
Cup given by Mr R.I. Brown, Ravenstonedale to be competed for annually 1st - £5 2nd - £3 3rd - £2 also given by Mr R.I. Brown for the young handler (12-16 years) showing the Best Handling Skills not the best sheep.
All other exhibitors will receive a rosette and £1 given by H&H Land & Estates.
131 Best Handling Skills by a child 7-11 (on show day)
Tankard given by BOCM Pauls 1st £5.00 2nd £3.00 3rd £2.00 given by Out of Eden Kirkby Stephen for the young handler (11 and under) showing the Best Handling Skills not the best sheep. No adult help to be given All other exhibitors will receive a rosette and £1 given by H&H Land & Estates.
132 Best Handling Skills by a child 6 and under (on show day)
Cup given by society to be competed for annually Prizes 1st £5.00 2nd £3.00 3rd £2.00 given by H&H Land & Estates. All other exhibitors will receive a rosette and £1 given by H&H Land & Estates.
1st Place only in class 130 & 131 qualifies unless already qualified in which case the exhibitor awarded second place will qualify for the Cumbria Young Handler of the year competition to be held at Hesket New Market.
YFC STOCK JUDGING COMPETITION
With a Silver Cup awarded by Mr G. Winder, Gaisgill, for most points gained in the Stock Judging Class. Enter on Show Day.
Master Judge: Mr W Buckle.
Prizes: 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £3 given by H&H Land & Estates.
No entry needed for this class enter on show day (no entry fee)
IT IS THE EXHIBITORS RESPONSIBLILITY TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE NECESSARY MOVEMENT LICENCES AND CONFORM WITH THE CURRENT
A Trophy given by the late Mr Alan Birbeck to be competed for annually and a voucher kindly donated by Kitridding Farm Shop
For the best pair of sheep selected by the breed judge.
To be judged before overall champion on field Judge: Mr W Buckle
SUPREME CHAMPION SHEEP
Of the day will
Receive £100 Cash Prize plus the Provincial Trophy
& The late John Jackson Memorial Trophy (To be held for 1 year)
Plus replica (To be won outright given by the Jackson family)
Reserve Champion Sheep
Of the day will receive
THE DAVID DARGUE MEMORIAL CUP
(Presented by the family of the late Mr D. Dargue)
To be competed for annually.
£50 Voucher donated by Tunstall Tractors
Judge: TBC
DRY STONE WALLING
Entry on show day in Secretary’s tent: £5.00
Class 1 Professional or Amateur – Aged over 26 years 1st
£150.00 2nd £100.00 3rd £50.00
Prizes kindly given by Mr R Frankland, Mr J Capper & Mr T A Law
Class 2 Professional or Amateur - Aged 26 years or under on day of show
1st £100 2nd £70.00 3rd £30.00
Prizes kindly given by The Yorkshire Dales National Park
£20 will be given to each competitor not winning a prize but completing the dry stone walling.
A Silver Cup to be competed for annually, given by the late Mrs. Juliet Frankland in memory of her husband Raven, for two yards of dry stone walling in class 1.
A Shield to be competed for annually given by the Yorkshire Dales National Park for the best two yards of dry stone walling in class 2
VINTAGE TRACTORS & LANDROVERS
Entries to: Mrs Brenda Armer, Hopeshill, Mount Pleasant, Tebay, CA10 3TH – Tel: 07814 461857
E-mail ravenstonedaleshow123@outlook.com
Judge: TBC
Entry fee of £6 includes entry for one person to show field additional entries £3.
Prizes: 1st £20, 2nd £10 & 3rd £5.
1 Classic & Vintage Tractor (Original)
2 Classic & Vintage Tractor (Restored)
3 Classic Implement
4 Landrover Classic
5 Classic Car
6 Best Overall £25 given by society.
Silver Cup for best Tractor on the field kindly given by Alderson’s Garage, Nateby.
Followed by run around the local villages if time and weather allow.
QUOITS
Entry on the day at Secretary’s tent £5.00
1st Prize £50 - 2nd Prize £20 Prizes given by society
1 18 years of age and above
2 17 years of age and below
JUDGE Mr E Capstick
Entry fee. 20p per entry Judging. 10.30am
STICK SHOW
Entries taken on the field.
Prizes: 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p. Prizes kindly given by Eden Valley Tyres. Also ROSETTES
1 Horn Crook
2 Wood Crook
3 Horn Walking Stick
4 Wood Walking Stick
5 Ornamental Horn
6 Ornamental Wood
7 Ladies Stick Any Variety tankard in memory of the late Bob Cannon.
8 Thumb Stick
9 Pair of any sticks
10 Novice 1st £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p. Prizes kindly donated by Mr H Mason
Challenge Stick - Heredities Challenge Award for the Champion Stick (to be held for one year) Tankard in memory of Mr Raymond Whiteman for Best Shepherds Stick, horn or wood to be held for 1 year
ALL ENTRIES CLOSE 28th JULY CUPS MUST BE RETURNED CLEAN BY 28th July –
INDUSTRIAL SECTION
ALL ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY 28TH JULY 2025
Please Note: All entries in the Industrial Section to be sent to Mrs D Evans, Greenhead House, Newbiggin-on-Lune, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4NT Tel: 015396 23567
Chairman: Mrs Susan Huck Secretaries Mrs Debbie Evans and Miss Carla Boustead Committee
Carla Boustead Anne Capstick
Anne Curr
Debbie Evans
Trish Holme Leanne Huck
Bethan Lewis Emma Lewis
Debra Capstick Megan Capstick
Alison Hallam Kate Grimshaw
Susan Huck Joyce Law
Andrea Lindsay Chaantallaimy Nicholson
All entries must be as per schedule
Entry fee: 40p per entry except where otherwise stated
Points awarded for all trophies in the Industrial Section as follows: 1st : 3 points 2nd : 2 points 3rd : 1 point
Except where otherwise stated, the prize money will be given by the society. 1st £2, 2nd £1.20, 3rd 80p paid on Show Day in the marquee immediately following the presentation of trophies.
ALL EXHIBITS TO BE IN THE SHOW MARQUEE BY 09:30 ON SHOW DAY
EXHIBITORS TO PROVIDE A NAME CARD NO BIGGER THAN 8cm x 4cm FOR EACH EXHIBIT FOR CHILDREN’S CLASSES THE NAME CARD SHOULD ALSO STATE AGE OF EXHIBITOR
PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM FOR EACH PERSON, THANK YOU
PRODUCE, FLOWERS, etc.
With the exception of floral arrangements, all exhibits must be homegrown
JUDGE: Mrs Ruth Stickings, Newbiggin-on-Lune
1. Four fresh eggs
2. Three sticks rhubarb
3. Four tomatoes
4. Four potatoes
5. Single courgette
6. Four pods of peas
7. Longest runner bean
8. Four home grown berries
9. Selection of four home grown veg
10. Four home grown onions
11. Four pansy/viola heads
12. Succulent or cactus
13. Three spikes phlox
14. Six stems sweet peas
15. Single flower in an unusual container
16. Best Single Rose
17. Arrangement in an item of footwear
18. Arrangement in a glass
19. Single sunflower in a vase
20. Tallest thistle
21. Novelty animal made from fruit/veg
22. Best Arrangement for a Dining Table
23. Best Arrangement – Foliage Only
24. Wreath
25. Vase of Mixed Garden Flowers
GARDEN CLASSES:
Entry is required for class 29 but not for classes 26-28
There is no entry fee for classes 26-29
For the purposes of the garden judging, the area North of the A685, and the Weasdale road, are considered to be outside the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune
Garden Judge: Mrs Marilyn Tinkler, Crosby Garrett
26. Most Attractive garden in the village of Ravenstonedale including Coldbeck
27. Most Attractive garden in the village of Newbiggin-on-Lune
28. Most attractive garden in Ravenstonedale or N-o-L. with best container display
29. Most attractive garden in Ravenstonedale parish excl. N-o-L and Ravenstonedale villages.
A Silver Cup given by Mrs T Winder to be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 125 (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession).
A Silver Cup given by WI for the best floral arrangement
A Perpetual Silver Cup to be competed for annually for class 26 given by the late A.E. MetcalfGibson (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession)
A Silver Cup will be given by the Society for Class 27 (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession)
Kilvington & Bainbridge Cup for the winner of class 28
Edna Stubbs Cup for the winner of class 29 (given by Chris & Mary Irwin)
CONFECTIONERY
All exhibits must be homemade
JUDGES: Mrs Emma Bell, Lancaster and Mrs Leanne Taylor, Smardale
30. Individual sweet in a wine glass
31. Sandwich cake, with fat, filled
32. Lemon drizzle cake (baked in a loaf tin)
33. One loaf brown bread (baked in 1lb loaf tin)
34. One loaf sourdough bread
35. Cheese and onion pie
36. Four fruit scones
37. Four plain scones
38. Sultana cake
39. Four decorated cup cakes
40. Gingerbread
41. Fruit pie
42. Pizza
43. Quiche
44. Swiss roll – jam
45. Chocolate cake, filled
46. Round of shortbread
47. Four sandwich biscuits
48. Gluten- free cake
49. Four choc chip cookies
50. Cake with a vegetable ingredient
51. Four cheese Scones
52. Four ginger biscuits (not rolled out)
53. Four pieces of one tray bake (made in oven)
54. Four pieces of one tray bake (not made in oven)
55. Four sausage rolls
56. Four unfilled meringue nests
57. Four pieces flapjack
58. My favourite cake
59. Favourite cake made by a man
60. Disaster bake to be brought on day (no entry needed but must have name attached)
61. Set Recipe – Banana loaf
INGREDIENTS
100g/4oz butter, softened
175g/6oz caster sugar
METHOD
- Pre-heat oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4
- Lightly grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin 2 eggs
- Measure all the ingredients into a bowl and beat until 2 ripe bananas, mashed well blended
225g/8oz self raising flour
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level off 1 tsp baking powder
- Bake for about one hour until well risen and golden brown 2 tbsp milk
- Leave to cool for a few minutes before turning out and removing the lining paper
A Silver Cup given by Miss A.M. Law to be awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 30-61 (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession).
A Silver Cup given by Mrs Wharton, Sunbiggin, for the Best Outstanding exhibit in Classes 30-72 to be competed for annually
A Trophy given by The Bread Shop for the best Savoury Exhibit
The Bread Shop Cup for best savoury exhibit
Trophy given by Appleby Bakery for the most points in Preserves Section Classes 62-72(not to be held by the same person two shows in succession)
Cut Glass Jam Pot given by Mr & Mrs Wildman for best preserve
HANDICRAFT
NO MORE THAN 3 ENTRIES PER PERSON PER CLASS ALL WORK TO HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE EXHIBITOR SINCE THE LAST RAVENSTONEDALE SHOW
JUDGE: Mrs Steph Fawcett, Burton-in-Lonsdale
73. Any cross stitch item
74. Any crochet item
75. Any felted item
76. Decorated picture fame (frame need not be homemade; photo not to exceed 7”x5”)
77. Homemade Christmas bauble
78. Patchwork item
79. Handknitted item
80. Decorated headband
81. Dog– Any medium, homemade
82. Any sewn item
83. Picture any medium
84. Any homemade craft item on the theme of farming
85. Homemade Bag
86. Best Cushion (handmade)
87. Item made from air-dried clay
88. Any upcycled item
89. Favourite plate
90. Any homemade handicraft item made from wood, metal or pottery
91. Handmade greetings card
92. Favourite taxidermy animal
93. Painted stone
A Silver Cup for most points in Classes 73-93 given by the society. (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession)
Rose Bowl given by the late Mrs M Alderson for Best Exhibit in classes 73-93 to be competed for annually.
PHOTOGRAPHY
NAME OF EXHIBITOR TO BE WRITTEN ON THE REVERSE OF ALL PHOTOS – IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A NAME CARD PER ENTRY
ENTRIES MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN SINCE THE LAST RAVENSTONEDALE SHOW, AND MUST NOT HAVE BORDERS, MUST NOT BE FRAMED AND MUST NOT EXCEED 7” x 5”
NO MORE THAN 3 ENTRIES PER PERSON PER CLASS
JUDGE: Mr George Chappell, Newbiggin-on-Lune
94. Colour Photograph of an animal or animals – farm animals
95. Colour Photograph of an animal or animals – other than farm animals
96. Colour Photograph of a Child or Children
97. Colour Photograph – View only
98. Colour Photograph – Winter scene
99. Colour Photograph – Accompanied by a suitable caption
100. Photograph of local scene/building taken in Ravenstonedale Parish
101. A Collection of Four Photographs on the same theme -To be mounted on card
102. Photograph of sunset or sunrise
103. Photograph of any Agricultural Show
104. Black and White Photograph (any subject)
105. Wildlife Photograph
106. A Sporting Action
107. Photograph of a water scene
108. Photograph taken from an unusual angle
Bread Shop Cup for most points in classes 94-108 (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession)
A Silver Cup given by Mr P Kelman to exhibitor gaining most points overall in the Industrial sections Produce & flowers, Confectionery, Preserves, Handicraft and Photography. To be competed for annually (not to be won outright)
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
NO ENTRY FEE FOR CLASSES IN THIS SECTION
All Entries to be as per schedule
Prizes will be: 1st £1, 2nd 60p, 3rd 40p
Open to all children aged 16 and under. AGE AS ON SHOW DAY
Age to be considered when judging classes 118-144
All entries to be taken to the Show Marquee by 09:30 on Show Day
EXHIBITORS TO PROVIDE A NAME CARD NO BIGGER THAN 8cm x 4cm FOR EACH EXHIBIT THE NAME CARD SHOULD ALSO STATE THE AGE OF THE EXHIBITOR
JUDGE: Mrs Claire Tunstall, Winton
109. Any Painting (under 2 years)
110. Any Painting (2 years)
111. Any Painting (3 years)
112. Any Painting (4 years)
113. Collage (under 2 years)
114. Collage (2 years)
115. Collage (3 years)
116. Collage (4 years)
117. Sewing Class (pre-school)
118. Favourite gloves
119. Drawing of an animal, colour or black and white on A4 Paper – Age 5-7
120. Drawing of an animal, colour or black and white on A4 Paper – Age 8-10
121. Drawing of an animal, colour or black and white on A4 paper – Age 11-16
122. Picture using dots, spots or stars (or all three)
129. Handwriting: ‘Cats Sleep Anywhere’ poem - Years 3-4
130. Handwriting: ‘From a Railway Carriage’ poem - Years 5-6
131. Model made from recycled material
132. Pasta picture
133. Novelty Animal made from fruit and/or veg
134. Handwritten limerick with a first line of “There once was a farmer called Mark”
135. Painted stone
136. Salt dough item (Reception – year 6)
137. Decorated gingerbread biscuit – biscuit does not need to be homemade
138. Decorated Rocket – any medium
139. Flowers in a mug
140. Homemade Book Mark (exhibit not to be accompanied a book)
141. Homemade Edible birds’ nest
142. Seaside on a tin lid
143. Lego model – own design
144. Scarecrow – any size
A £10 book voucher given by Mrs Susan Huck to the winner of class 127
A Silver Cup for the winner of class 131
A Silver Cup given by the late Mrs E. Dixon to be held for one year by the exhibitor gaining most points in the Children’s Classes 109-144. (Not to be held by the same child two shows in succession
CONFECTIONERY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED 11-16 Years
JUDGES: Mrs Emma Bell, Lancaster and Mrs Leanne Taylor, Smardale
145. Homemade Pizza
146. Four homemade biscuits
147. Four homemade jam tarts
148. My favourite cake
Trophy given by Miss A.M. Law for most points in Children’s Baking Classes 145-148 (not to be held by the same person two shows in succession)
HANDICRAFT CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGED 11-16 Years
NO MORE THAN 3 ENTRIES PER PERSON PER CLASS ALL WORK TO HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY THE EXHIBITOR SINCE THE LAST RAVENSTONEDALE SHOW
JUDGE: Mrs Steph Fawcett, Burton-in-Lonsdale
149. Handknitted, handsewn or crochet item
150. Any handmade felted item
151. Handmade greetings card – any medium
152. Homemade item of jewellery
Silver Cup given by Mrs J Brownrigg for the most points in classes 149-152
PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN AGED 5-16 Years
NO MORE THAN 3 ENTRIES PER PERSON PER CLASS ENTRIES MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN SINCE THE LAST RAVENSTONEDALE SHOW, AND MUST NOT HAVE BORDERS, MUST NOT BE FRAMED AND MUST NOT EXCEED 7” x 5” NAME OF EXHIBITOR TO BE WRITTEN ON THE REVERSE OF ALL PHOTOS
JUDGE: Mr George Chappell, Newbiggin-on-Lune
153. Colour Snapshot
154. Child’s Favourite Animal
Trophy given by Mrs A. Mason for the most points in classes 153-154
A Silver Cup given by Mrs Wharton, Sunbiggin, for best exhibit in children’s classes. To be competed for annually.
All entries close 28h July 2025
Cups must be returned clean by 28th July 2025
OUR THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE KINDLY GIVEN DONATIONS FOR PRIZES IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTION.
If you would like to donate prize money for classes at the 2025 show (£4 for adult classes, £2 for children’s classes), please contact Debbie Evans :–email: RASLADIES@OUTLOOK.COM or phone: 015396 23567
DOG CLASSES
JUDGE: Entry fee. £2.00 Entries taken on show day in the secretary’s tent Prizes. 1st £5.00. 2nd £3.00, 3rd £2.00
Classes 1-5 prizes donated by Pendragon Vets, Kirkby Stephen, Classes 6-8 prizes donated by BB Dairy Ltd. 1 Best Large Dog 2
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Dog Shown by a Child (12-15 years of age) 8 Best Dog Shown by a Child (under 12 years of age)
Trophy given by the society for champion dog along with £5 also given by society Reserve Champion £3 given by Society
CUMBERLAND & WESTMORLAND WRESTLING
10 Mens all weights 1st £35, 2nd £25, 3rd £15 Trophy given for the Best Junior Performance. RAVENSTONEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
