Crowds at the Mid Devon Show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
THOUSANDS of people went along to the Mid Devon Show on Saturday, July 27.
Vicky Smith of Thelbridge received the Supreme Champion Sheep award from Show President Ray Radford. AQ 4837 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Held at Knightshayes Court near Tiverton, there was a wide variety of attractions, stalls, local food and there were accolades aplenty for local farmers.
Julian Rice of Essington Farm, North Tawton, took many top prizes with his Essington Pedigree Poll Dorsets, pictured with 22-months-old Shearling ram, Essington Formidable which previously took Champion Dorset at the Launceston Show. AQ 8509 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Cloudy with sunny spells, the weather was much improved compared to last year’s deluge which left organisers with a £30,000 loss.
Children and adults alike enjoyed meeting the hounds in the main ring. AQ 8530 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Children enjoyed running with the hounds in the main ring, where there was also a vintage tractor parade, sheep dog display, Shetland pony racing, a stunt show and more.
Hunting display in the main ring (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Patrons enjoyed food and drink from local producers including Exe Valley Farm Shop, Quicke’s and Sandford Orchards, and live music from various bands on stage.
Andrew, Lisa and Scott Symons of Andrew Symons Ltd of Crediton and South Molton welcomed visitors to their stand at the Show. AQ 8466 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Local farmer John May of Priorton Barton, Crediton, took the Champion Devon title with his two-and-a-half-year-old bull Priorton Yeoman.
Animal artist Janet Jarvis from North Tawton had a great display of her art for sale at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 8519 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Vicky Smith of Thelbridge did exceptionally well, winning the Supreme Champion Sheep award.
Chloe Marie Aston with her piano bicycle (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Julian Rice of Essington Farm, North Tawton, also took many top prizes with his Essington Pedigree Poll Dorset sheep.
Churches Housing Action Team, which is active in Crediton, had a stand at the show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Show Organiser Colin Nation praised the 250 volunteers who helped put on the event, which he said attracts people “from all over the country”.
David Thorne of Penstone Country Crafts of Lapford (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
“It's a credit to the area. The volunteers that put the show on, they worked tirelessly throughout the year,” he said.
Devon Communities Together's stand at the show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
“What amazing work local volunteers can do when they get together.
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Elsie Pearn (7), from South Zeal, had a great day at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 8553 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
"I think we're fast becoming one of the most respected shows in England.
Gary Rice ran the Ashgrove Kitchens stand at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 8589 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
"I think people enjoy this, more relaxed, less industrial [event]... and of course we've got the beautiful settings here."
Local cider brewers Sandford Orchards at the Mid Devon Show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
The president of the show this year was Ray Radford.
Mid Devon Show Organiser Colin Nation. AQ 8600 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
“This show has gone from strength to strength and is a very popular country show, one of the best in the country,” he said.
St Boniface Farm Vets of Crediton were out in force (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
“We are very thankful to all the volunteers that turn up weeks before the show for its preparation and the clearing-up afterwards.”
A Champion sheep at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 8578 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Author Liz Shakespeare sold some of her books at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 8525 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Debbie Birtwisle and Alison Nelson of Children's Hospice South West (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
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Ethan Johnson-Smith (9) of Jacobstow, near Bude, was a winner in a young handler class with his beef Shorthorn named Vault. AQ 8475 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Exe Valley Farm Shop and Red Ruby Cafe had a stand in the food marquee. AQ 8549 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Jackie Patten and Sue Read enjoyed a scone with cream and jam at the Show. AQ 8585 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Marie Curie was the Show Charity. AQ 8471 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Mole Avon's stylish team with sunglasses (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Mortgage Advice Bureau, from Crediton, had a stand at the Show. AQ 8512 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The Devon Air Ambulance stand and helpers. AQ 8521 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Young exhibitors at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 8574 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Youngsters who took part in a young handlers class. AQ 8488 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
