Erwood Show celebrates 50 years (From Hereford Times)

Erwood Show celebrates 50 years

12:00pm Thursday 15th September 2011 in Features

IN spite of some early rain before the show’s official opening, the afternoon was dry and once again there were a splendid number of exhibitors and visitors.

The sun shone for the committee chairman, Brynmor Powell, to say a few words and then introduce this year’s president, Keith Davies, who made a gracious and welcoming opening speech. Keith is a well-respected local figure and, along with his wife Sandra, a long-time supporter and committee nember of the Erwood Show.

The show Queen, Hannah Powell, looked stunning in a blue dress and was presented with a cream sash and tiara by the original 1961 show queen, Pearl Thomas (nee Evans of Cilmery). Hannah carried a gold-themed bouquet in honour of the show’s 50th anniversary and was warm and charming with everyone. Keith and Hannah did excellent work throughout the day presenting the many cups and prizes.

With over £1,700 in prize money to be competed for, there was a goodly mixture of serious and fun entries.

Most notable were the superb cattle classes, the best in living memory, with many entries also having been exhibited at this summer’s Royal Welsh Show. Horse and sheep entries were also notable for their high standard. It was also a pleasure to see the Glyn Celyn Beagles, the vintage and classic vehicles display and the many stalls and competitions for adults and children on offer.

RESULTS

HORSE SECTION

Welsh Mountain – Judge Mr Michael Whitby, Aberdare Mare four years and over and Curry Challenge Cup – Tonwen Hughes

Foal and Erwood Horse Society Cup – Rebecca Ferris

Yearling and Curry Challenge Cup – Danielle Harley

Two/three year old - Tiffany Powell

Stallion and Reg Bowen Perpetual Trophy – Bowden Family

Champion Welsh Mountain and Col Jervis Challenge Cup – Danielle Harley, Llanfaredd

Welsh Cob Type Section C - Judge Michael Whitby

Mare – Evans family

Foal – Evans family

Yearling – John and Jackie Kirk

Two and three year old – Stephen Gome

Champion Welsh Cob Type Section C and Champion Cup – Evans family, Cathedine

Welsh Cob Section D - Judge Michael Whitby Mare and Tregare Challenge Cup - George family

Foal and Nanteglwys Challenge Cup – Gwyn Jones

Yearling and Snelgrove Cup – George family

Two/three year old and Tregare Challenge Cup – Geraint Hughes

Stallion and Donys Stud Perpetual Challenge Cup – Karen Parry

Champion Welsh Cob and Tregare Challenge Cup – Geraint Hughes, Llangurig

In Hand – Judge Mr David Morgan, Clifford Young Handler 10 years and under – Tilly-Ann Powell

Young Handler 11-16 years – Sophia Chambers

Shetland up to three years – Angie Reid

Shetland over three years – Camille Checkley

Champion Shetland and Bedw Cup – Camille Checkley, Glascwm

Pure or Part Bred Arab and Arwel Morgan Cup – Pat Lewis Mare other than A/C/D – Sophia Chambers

Foal other than A/C/D and Curry Cup – A Thomas, Cilmery

Yearling other than A/C/D – Julie Lewis

Two/three year old other than A/C/D – Pat Lewis

Winner of the Penyfynnon Trophy for Best in Classes 21-24 – Sophia Chambers, Builth Wells

Riding Section – Judge Mr David Morgan

Leading Rein Pony ridden by under eight years and Curry Challenge Cup – Tilly-Ann Powell

Trekking champion pony and Wilkinson Challenge Cup – Kelly Lewis

Pony 12.2hh ridden by 12 years and under – Lowri Morgan

Pony 12.2-14.2hh ridden by 15 years and under – Sophia Chambers

Pony over 14.2hh to be ridden – Chloe Lloyd

Overall Champion Ridden and Tracey Jones Challenge Cup – Sophia Chambers, Builth Wells

The following were judged by both Mr Michael Whitby and Mr David Morgan

Fancy Dressed Pony and Rider and Brynmelys Challenge Cup - William Hewitt, Leominster

Supreme Champion and winner of the Brynmelys Challenge Cup donated by Neil & Karen Parry, plus £50 donated by Mr & Mrs G Price in memory of Mr M T Griffiths, Gyrnos – Geraint Hughes, Llangurig

Reserve Champion and winner of £40 kindly given by The George Family, Crickhowell – Sophia Chambers, Builth Wells

CATTLE SECTION – Judge Mr Arwyn Morgans, Builth Wells

Best Heavy Steer – B E Williams

Best Heavy Heifer – B E Williams

Best Light Steer – Price Brothers

Best Light Heifer – A Prichard

Nitrovit Challenge Cup and Rosette for Champion Steer – Price Brothers

Price Brothers Cup Winner for Champion Heifer – B E Williams

B E Williams Challenge Cup and Rosette for overall Champion Beast – Price Brothers

Reserve Champion Beast – B E Williams

SHEEP SECTION

Radnor Sheep – Judge Mr R. Howells, Craswell

Ram – D C Jones and daughters

Ram Lamb – D C and C J Williams

Ewe – D C and C J Williams

Ewe Lamb - D C Jones and daughters

John and Jenny Smith Perpetual Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – D C Jones and daughters

Suffolk Sheep – Mr Matthew Nicholls, Sunderlands

Ram – Louise Grennow

Ram Lamb - Louise Grennow

Ewe Lamb - Louise Grennow

Mr A Cook, Haleswood Challenge Cup and Champion

Rosette – Louise Grennow

Welsh – Judge Mr Glasnant Morgan, Talybont-on-Usk

Ram – Two years and over – Robert Jones

Yearling Ram – Robert Jones

Ram Lamb – Robert Davies

Ewe Lamb – Robert Davies

Davies Family, Tycanol Cup and Champion Rosette – Robert Jones

Cross Cheviot – Judge Mr Richard Rees, Brecon

Ram – Two years and over - Robert Jones

Yearling Ram – Robert Jones

Ram lamb – Robert Davies

Ewe lamb – Robert Davies

Argoed Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – Robert Davies

Albert Evans Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup – Robert Jones

Commercial – Judge Mr Dilwyn Thomas, Rhayader

Ewe – Philip Jones

Ewe lamb – Philip Jones

Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – Philip Jones

Speckled Face – Judge Mr Cecil Williams, Llandovery

Ram – Ian and Wendy Jones

Yearling – Lyn Jones

Ram Lamb - Ian and Wendy Jones

Ewe - Ian and Wendy Jones

Ewe Lamb - Ian and Wendy Jones

Champion Rosette and prize money kindly given by The Beulah Speckled Face Society – Ian and Wendy Jones Roy Davies Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – Ian and Wendy Jones

I and W Jones Rheol Cup – Ian and Wendy Jones Champions of the Cross Cheviot, Speckled Face and Welsh Mountain – Rob Jones

Mules – Judge Mr Andrew Christopher, Michaelchurch Eskley

Ewe lambs - Michael James

Ken Jones, Cornel Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette - Michael James

Black – Judge Mrs Celia Hughes, Llanidloes

Ram lamb – Charlie Morgan

Ewe – Sam Hughes

Ewe lamb – Charlie Morgan

The Richard Evans-Bevan Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – Sam Hughes, Chapel House Farm

Jacob – Judge Mrs Celia Hughes, Llanidloes

Ram lamb – L Jones

Ewe – L Jones

The Rhiew Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – L Jones

Badger Face – Judge Mr P Williams, Blaenavon

Ram – Neil Dillon

Ram lamb – M and H Prothero

Ewe – C and R Jospehs

Ewe lamb – C and R Josephs

Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – M and H Prothero

Blue Faced Leicester – Judge Mr Andrew Christopher, Michaelchurch Eskley

Ram – M James

Ram lamb – I Jones

Ewe – M James

Ewe lamb – M James

The Duhonw Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – M James

Texel – Judge Mr Rheinallt Williams, Llangurig

Ram – G Jones and Son

Ram lamb – Gwyn Davies

Ewe – G Jones and Son

Ewe lamb – Deri Jones

The Caebetran Cup and Champion Rosette – G Jones and Son

Continental – Judge Mr Chris Ball, Abergavenny

Ram lamb – Lewis Lewis

Ewe – Lewis Edwards

Ewe lamb – Lewis Lewis

The Dan-Yr-Eglwys Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – Lewis Lewis

Butchers Lambs – Judge Mr Dilwyn Thomas, Rhayader

Butchers lamb – non continental, 38kgs and over – Andrew Williams

Butchers lamb – continental, under 38kgs – D G Davies

Butchers lamb – continental, 38kgs and over – Huw Jones

The Bill Powell, Ffordlais Challenge Cup and Champion Rosette – Huw Jones

Overall Champion – Judge Mr Keith Davies, Show President

Dr Jenkins Challenge Cup for the exhibitor gaining the highest number of ponts in the livestock section – Rob Jones, Lower Argoed

The Tyleheulog Perpetual Challenge Cup and Prize Money – Rob Jones, Lower Argoed

The Late Mrs Ceridwen Davies prize for Champion Sheep – Rob Jones, Lower Argoed

Alan Brick, H J Lea Oakes prize for the Reserve Champion - Rob Jones, Lower Argoed

Young Handlers – Under 10: Cynog Davies; 11 – 16: Lewis Lewis

Guess the Liveweight – (joint winners) – Owen Jones, Aberedew; Tim Lloyd, Skreen; Charlie Millington, Llandilo Graban

DOGS

Pedigree – Judge Carole Samuels, Ludlow

Gundog – P Edwards

Non-sporting – S Mills

Open – C Hays

Puppy 6-12 months R Jones

Champion Pedigree and Cole Cup – Chris Hays with Ash

Novelty – Judge Ray Samuels, Ludlow

Sheepdog/bitch – S Cook

Working terrier – K Havard-Pratt

Crossbred – T Wood

Child handler under 14 yrs – S Mills

Exhibit the judge would most like to take home – K Havard-Pratt

Best conditioned exhibit – M Morgan

Non pedigree puppy 6-12 months – O Mills

Veteran over 7 years – A Nicholls

Snelgrove Cup for best Exhibit in the Novelty Dog Section – Katie Havard-Pratt with Ben

COOKERY – Judge Mrs Carol Gwilliam, Aberystwyth

White Loaf – Sam Hughes

Yeast Cake – Wendy Powell

5 Welsh Cakes – Edna Evans

Custard Tart – Wendy Powell

Victoria Sponge – Wendy Powell

Decorated 50th Anniversary Cake – Avril Trigg

Sausage Plait – Wendy Powell

5 Cheese Scones – Barbara Budd

Jar of Homemade Chutney – Charlie Bass

Bottle of Homemade Wine – Diana Samuel

6 Hen eggs – Lisa Payne

Mrs Rex Jones Cup for highest number of points – Wendy Powell

COOKERY UNDER 16 – Judge Mrs Carol Gwilliam, Aberystwyth

Bakewell Tart – Emma Jones

4 Shortbread biscuits – Sian Healey

5 Cup cakes decorated – Sian Healey

4 Chocolate crispies – Emma Jones

Mr and Mrs B Rees Cup for highest number of points – Sian Healey

ART AND CRAFT – Judge Mrs Barbara Jones, Abergwesyn

Handmade pin-cushion – Diana Samuel

Charity Item – knitted in 4 ply – Liz Williams

Handmade Fascinator – Heather Pugh

An item using beads – Kathy Thornhill

Best Jewellery Holder or Box – Ieauan Evans

Best Congratulations Card – Jenny Smith

Doll made from a dishmop, teatowel and a pair of tights – Cheryl Jones

Best sown oven glove – Cheryl Jones

Photograph – “At the seaside” not to exceed 7” x 5” – Edna Evans

Limerick – “It’s fifty years since the first Erwood Show” – Cheryl Jones

Edna Evans Perpetual Challenge Cup – Cheryl Jones

ART AND CRAFT – Children’s Section - Judge Mrs Marion Hope, Aberedw

16 years and under:

Handmade birthday card – Ellie Price

Handmade gift box – Bethan Wilson

Handcrafted gift decoration – Ffion Pugh

Handwritten job application – Bethan Wilson

Pencil Sketch of Simon Cowell (X-factor) – Marie Wilson

James Healey Challenge Shield – Bethan Wilson

12 years and under:

Poster advertising 2012 Olympics – Carys Wilson

Decorated photo frame – Ella Mylne

Handwritten thank you letter – Alice Atkins

Gift wrapped parcel - Alice Atkins

Handmade item of jewellery – T Millington

Mr and Mrs B Evans Challenge Cup – Alice Atkins

8 years and under:

Best 5 items of fruit made from playdough – Will Patterson

Paper plate to commemorate the Olympics – Craig Jones

Mdel made from kitchen rolls – Craig Jones

Garden in a seed tray – Tom Millington

Illustrated handwriting of “Jack and Jill” – Lucy Brick

Alice Atkins Challenge Cup – Craig Jones

5 years and under:

Sponge painting – A4 size – Ffion Jones

Duplo Model – Kaitlyn Hughes

Decorated Paper Plate – Ffion Jones

Colin and Wendy Powell Trophy – Ffion Jones

FLOWERS – Mrs Mary Gittoes, Llyswen

Vase of 3 roses – Rev. Marion Morgan

Basket of delight – Mary Powell

4 pansies to be shown on a board – Katrina Atkins

Vase of 5 asters – Lisa Payne

3 Dahlias – any variety – Verona Atkins

Pot plant in bloom – Rev. Marion Morgan

Pot plant – foliage only – Yvonne Hepton

Floating flower – Liz Crook

Miniature exhibit, not to exceed 6” in any direction – Yvonne Hepton

Arrangement using a kitchen utensil - exhibit not to exceed 2’6” in any direction – Lisa Payne

Arrangement suitable for a 50th celebration - exhibit not to exceed 2’6” in any direction – Yvonne Hepton

Miss B Sheen Challenge Cup – Yvonne Hepton

VEGETABLES – Judge Mr Frank Robinson, Erwood

5 potatoes – coloured – Delfryn Williams

5 potatoes – white – Delfryn Williams

3 Beetroot – round – Delfryn Williams

3 Carrots – any variety – Delfryn Williams

6 Eschallots – Delfryn Williams

3 red onions from sets – Jonathan Begley

3 Onions – other than sets – Delfryn Williams

5 Tomatoes – Delfryn Williams

2 Courgettes – Clive Todman

6 Runner beans – Delfryn Williams

2 Cabbages – Delfryn Williams

2 Leeks - Donald Lloyd

5 Radish – Delfryn Williams

Unusual shaped vegetable – Donald Lloyd

3 Fruits – any variety – Clive Todman

Collection of your “Five a Day” Fruit/Veg – Colin Claridge

Geoff Thornhill Perpetual Cup - Delfryn Williams

COUNTRY CRAFT – Judge Mr Tudor Gethin, Llanelwedd

Photograph of country craft/skill 50 years ago – Ann Humpries

Something new from something old – Charlie Bass

Handmade doorstop – Heather Pugh

Item made from baler twine – Charlie Bass

Ron Healey Cup – Charlie Bass

FARM PRODUCE – Judge Mr Keith Davies, Show President

Best bale of hay – Philip Hughes

Best turf, permanent pasture – 1 sq ft – H. Powell, Cefngarth

Best fleece – Rhys Wilson

Griffin Griffiths Perpetual Challenge Cup – H Powell, Cefngarth

Classic Vehicles

Ceri Bevan Cup – entry voted most liked by fellow exhibitors – Graham Jones, Port Talbot

Brian Kite Cup – Brian and Thomas Lewis, Three Cocks

BABIES - Judge Mrs Pearl Thomas

Boy or girl under 6 months – Chloe Scott

Boy or girl 6 – 12 months – Benjamin Morgan

Boy of girl between 1 to 2 years – Thomas Jones

The Committee wish to thank Rex Jones and Keith Davies for the use of their fields, also all our Sponsors, Vice-Presidents, Judges, Stewards, Competitors and many helpers who contributed to making this year’s show such a success.