MON November 2019...Presentation of Prizes 3.00pm Vintage Tractor Parade Raffle Gayle Allan Jenna Ballantyne Jamie Bryson Janet Bryson David Clark Mary Craig Andrew Currie Ashley Donald

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2Front cover 2018 Champion of Champions from J Devine & M Hill

Dates for your diary

Centenary LunchRadstone Hotel, Larkhall

Tickets £20 available at Secretary’s Tent

Whist DriveBarrie Shelter, Strathaven

SUN

10th

MON

25th

November 2019

November 2019

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STRATHAVEN AGRICULTURAL EXPOSITION(Incorporating Avondale Farmers Society) Established 1831

Honorary President – Sandy SempleHonorary Vice President – Willie Neilson

Honorary Patron – Marshall HarknessPresident – Robert Hamilton, High Crewburn, Strathaven

Vice-President - Tom Frame, High Dyke, Sandford, StrathavenSecretary - Gillian Walker, Hills of Dalserf, Ashgill, ML9 3DW. Mobile 07851 024 204

Treasurer - Susan Brown, 3 Udston Mill Road, Stonehouse, ML9 3JL. Mobile 07845 145 648

Board of Directors

Parade Convenors - Marshall Harkness, Hugh Neilson

SHOW ARRANGEMENTS Showfield will be open at 8.45am.

E.B.L. Accomodation available for all Cattle sections8.45- 9.45am Placing of Stock 9.15am Judges, Stewards meet in Secretary’s tent 9.00am Ridden Horse Classes Ring 2 9.30am Junior & Senior Unaffiliated Classes Ring 210.00am Ayrshire Cattle Ring 1a

Holstein Friesian Cattle Ring 1bClydesdales Ring 1cBeef Cattle Ring 1dLimousin Cattle Ring 1eBritish Blonde Cattle Ring 1eSimmental Cattle Ring 1fOther Continental Cattle Ring 1fSheep Classes Sheep PensGoat Classes Goat Pens

10.00am Poultry Show Poultry Tent11.00am Companion Dog Show Dog Show Ring12.30pm Bunkhouse Country Western Dancers Industrial Shed1.15pm Morag Fraser School of Highland Dancing Industrial Shed2.00pm Children’s Dog Show Dog Show Ring2.30pm JT Music Industrial Shed

Tug of War Competition

Ring 1 - Afternoon Entertainment2.00pm Livestock Parade

Presentation of Prizes3.00pm Vintage Tractor Parade

Raffle

Gayle AllanJenna Ballantyne

Jamie BrysonJanet BrysonDavid ClarkMary Craig

Andrew CurrieAshley DonaldKirsty DonaldGavin DonaldLilias Donald

James Dyet (Snr)

Janet FosterAlan Frame

Margaret FrameScott Frame AYFC

Tom FrameWilliam Glazebrook

Frazer GoldieGordon Graham

Susan GraySenga Hair

Caroline Hamilton AYFCRobert Hamilton

Mary HarknessJohn HopeJune Kelso

Alfred KendallMurray Leggate

Alan LeiperJames LeiperRobert Leiper

Jean MacDonaldUna Maider

Barbara McIntyreDavid Naismith

Hugh NeilsonMairi Orr

William OrrJeannie Porter

Mary ReidRobert Reid

Allan RussellSandy SempleMarion Shearer

Isla SmithSandy StewartMark Taylor

Stuart Waddell

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Strathaven Agricultural Exposition would like to thank our sponsorsfor their continued support

LIST OF SPONSORS 2019Agri Lloyd, Herefordshire

Agri-King, Fulton Allingham & Maillie, Strathaven

T.R. Anderson, Broadlees, ChapeltonAvondale Veterinary Group

W & H Barrie, Lambhill, StrathavenA Brown Contracts,

The Bully Inn, QuarterBurnbrae Contracts, Strathaven

Cardno, Houghton Regis, BedsAndrew Clark, Bankfield, Chapelton

Clark FamilyClyde Vet Group, Lanark

Craig Cochrane Forestry & Groundworks

DairyFlow Ltd, KilmarnockDavidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd

J & E Dyet, East Merkland, Sandford

James Forrest, Agric.Contractor, DarvelFraser Tool Hire, Hamilton

Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies, Ayr

Galloway & MacLeod, StonehouseGB Agrispares, Goodsburn, Strathaven

Gebbie & Wilson, StrathavenGenus Breeding Ltd, AI Services, Nantwich

Gibb of Galston, GalstonGrayshill, CumbernauldGreenfields of Avondale

Wm.Hamilton & Sons (Contractors) LtdWm. Hamilton, Sidehill, Strathaven

Harbro Ltd, Turriff

A. Johnston & Son, Barn Street, Strathaven

Mrs June Kelso, Strathaven

Lawrie & Symington, LanarkJohn Leggate, Lesmahagow

McCaskie Farm Supplies, StirlingMcColm’s The Jeweller, Strathaven

J.Mackie, Merkland House, SandfordJ & S Montgomery, LochwinnochA.Y. Morton & Co Ltd, Strathaven

National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride

OPG, Lesmahagow

Andrew Park & Sons Ltd, StrathavenPaterson Partners, East Dykes, Strathaven

Quest Farm Supplies Ltd, Kilmarnock

Robert Hamilton Contracting LtdRobert Reid, High Unthank, Strathaven

Roadhead Farm Feeds Ltd, Biggar

Scotmid, StrathavenScotmin Nutrition, Ayr

Slaters Menswear & Formal Hire, GlasgowL.S. Smellie & Sons Ltd, Strathaven

Best Western Strathaven HotelMr & Mrs M. Struthers, Glassford

Thomas Tunnock Ltd, Uddingston

United Auctions, Stirling

Helen Whitelaw CA, StrathavenCraig Wilson Ltd, Ayr

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LIST OF TROPHIESChampion of ChampionsBest in Show – David. G. Cunningham Memorial Cup

Ayrshire CattleProduction – Ayrshire Cattle Society Centenary ShieldBest Bred Ayrshire – L.S. Smellie & Sons Ltd Perpetual TrophyBest of Breed – D.M. Lindsay CupAyrshire Points – Exposition Trophy

Holstein Friesian Cattle Junior Champion – Semen World Perpetual Trophy Best Bred Holstein Friesian – Galloway & Macleod Perpetual Trophy Best of Breed – Frank McKinnon Perpetual CupHolstein Friesian Points – John Lawrie Cup

Dairy InterbreedCalf – Donald Stewart CupConfined – Hugh M Neilson Memorial TrophyBest of Breed – Glenside Organics Cup

Beef Cattle Confined – Watt CupBest of Breed – John Armour Cup

Cow/Heifer with Calf at FootBest of Breed – A.K. Gibson Cup

Limousin CattleBest of Breed – Galloway & MacLeod Trophy

British Blonde CattleBest of Breed – Avonbank Cup

Simmental CattleBest of Breed – Ness TrophyReserve – George Donald Meikle Memorial Cup

Continental CattleBest of Breed – TSB Shield

Native CattleBest of Breed – Strathaven Agricultural Exposition Cup

Beef Interbreed Young Handlers – L.S Smellie & Sons Ltd CupConfined - Strathaven Agricultural Exposition CupOpen – Quadsport Millenium Shield

Team of ThreeDavid Clark Memorial Cup

Clydesdale HorsesBest Foal – Strathaven Foal Show CupBest Female – Elder CupBest Male – John Kerr CupBest Female Bred - The Allan & Edith Steel Perpetual QuaichBest Male Bred – James Kerr CupBest Clydesdale – Exposition Cup Points – The Harrison Memorial Trophy

Best Wool FleeceTrophy presented by Sandy Semple, Threestanes, Strathaven

Goats - Best of Breed - Clyde Valley Goat Club Trophy

Blackface SheepBest Male – Youngs Animal Health TrophyBest Female – Gavin Struthers CupConfined – Burnhead CupBest of Breed – J Paterson CupPoints – Greenfield Trophy

Shetland SheepBest of Breed – Summerside Perpetual QuaichBest Opposite Colour to Best of Breed – The Rench Perpetual Trophy

Any Other Native Breed of Sheep (inc Jacobs)Best of Breed – Strathaven & District Agric. Exp. CupPoints – The Hyndshaw Perpetual Trophy

Texel SheepBest Pair of Gimmers - The Kypeview TrophyConfined – Perpetual ShieldBest of Breed – Perpetual Trophy

Beltex SheepBest of Breed - Robert Hamilton Contracting Ltd

Any Other Breed of Continental SheepBest of Breed – Royal Bank Trophy (MV)Best of Breed – High Dyke Salver (NON MV)

Zwartble SheepBest of Breed – Merkland House Trophy

Prime SheepConfined – Cameron CupBest of Breed – AF Scotland Trophy

Commercial Breeding SheepBest of Breed – Walkerdyke Cup

Sheep InterbreedBest Pair – Guy Ross Perpetual TrophyBest of Breed - Craig Tractors Perpetual TrophyYoung Handlers – Glencairn Perpetual Cup

Open Unaffiliated JumpingJuniors - A.McCann ShieldSeniors - Greenfields of Avondale Trophy

Confined Tack and TurnoutRobert Kelso Memorial Cup

Lead Rein PonyWhitelaw Cup

Confined Best RiderUnder 12 years of Age - South Muirhead CupOver 12 years of Age - Miss Cameron Cup

Pony Club Horse or Pony Millay Secret Memorial Trophy

Best Horse or PonyWinter Fayre Trophy

PoultryBest Junior – McCaskie Farm Supplies Cup Best in Show – The Harkness Trophy

Dog ShowWinner of Class 2 – Isobel Elder Memorial TrophyBest in Show - West Mains Boarding Kennels TrophyBest Puppy in Show – Bessalone Cup

IndustrialHighest Points Open - Tunnock Trophy Highest Points & Bob Ross Memorial SalverConfined - Hall of Carnduff TrayWinner of Class 15 - Nan Bryson QuaichWinner of Class 16 - Ramsay SalverWinner of Class 46 – Tom Findlay SalverMost Points in Children’s Section - Junior Cup

HorticulturalMost Points in Vegetable Show – Strathaven Echoes (D.P. & P. Printers) Quaich

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JUDGESChampion of Champions Judge: STEVEN ROAN, Boreland of Colvend, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright

Ayrshire / Holstein Friesian Cattle Judge : DAVID BREWSTER, Boclair Farm, Bearsden, Glasgow Dairy Interbreed Judge: HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

Beef Cattle Judge: ALAN CURRIE, Fisherton Farm, Fisherton, Ayr

Limousin, British Blonde &Any Native Breed of Cattle Judge: RONALD CRUICKSHANK, Little Kype Farm, Sandford, Strathaven

Simmental & Any OtherBreed of Continental Cattle Judge: WILLIAM SMITH, Gouknest Cottage, Stewarton, Kilmarnock

Beef Interbreed Judge: HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

Best Team of Three Judge: To be balloted on the morning of Show

Clydesdale Horse Judge: PETER TENNANT, Brookbank, Rowhead Terrace, Biggar

Wool Fleece Judge: British Wool Marketing Board

Goats Judge: To be balloted on the morning of Show

Blackface & Scotch Mules Sheep Judge: RICHARD COLLEY SNR, Mitchellslacks Farm, Thornhill, Dumfries Any Other Native Breedof Sheep (inc Jacob & Shetland) Judge: LANCE ARMSTRONG SNR, Dunsyre Mains Farm, Dunsyre, Carnwath

Texel, Beltex & Any Other Breed of Continental Sheep Judge: GRAEME SINCLAIR, Crookston Farm, Heriot, Midlothian (inc Zwartbles)

Any Other Breed of Continental,Prime & Commercial Sheep Judge: STEVEN DUNLOP, Balminnoch Farm, Straiton, Maybole

Sheep Interbreed Judge: HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

Unaffiliated Jumping Judge: JESS TIZARD, Croftview, Nerston Road, East Kilbride

Ridden Horse Judge: M PATERSON, Stonebyres, Kirkfieldbank, Lanark

Shepherd Crooks & Walking Sticks Judge: ALEX MAIN, Byres Farm, Bewcastle, Cumbria

Dog Show Judge: ASHLEY DONALD, Keir Hardie Road, Larkhall

Poultry Show Judge: MR & MRS J BARRY, Lycaon, Blitterlees, Silloth

Horticultural & Vegetables Judge: ROBERT TEMPLETON, School Road, Sandford, Strathaven

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CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONSJudge - STEVEN ROAN, Boreland of Colvend, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright

Best in Show – David.G.Cunningham Memorial CupPresented by The Cunningham Family, Walkerdyke Farm

The following Best of Breeds will be eligible to compete:Dairy Interbreed, Beef Interbreed, Clydesdale, Goat, Sheep Interbreed, Ridden Horse, Poultry and Dog.

(To be judged in the Main Ring before the Livestock Parade)

AYRSHIRE CATTLERING 1 – 10am prompt

Judge - DAVID BREWSTER, Boclair Farm, Bearsden, Glasgow

Exhibitors are asked to provide their own bucket for wateringAll Cattle Handlers are requested to wear white shirts with ties

CLASS 1 – BACK CALVING HEIFER, not to calve before 1st November 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 2 – STIRK FREE OF CALF, No broad teeth 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 3 – CALF BORN 2019, shown by boy or girl sixteen years of age or under 1st £5, 2nd £4, 3rd £3, 4th £2, 5th £1 No Entry Fee

CLASS 4 – COW IN CALF, but not in milk 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 5 – HEIFER IN CALF, to calve before 31st October 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 6 – HEIFER IN MILK 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 7 – COW IN MILK, four years old 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 8 – COW IN MILK, five years old and up 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 9 – PRODUCTION INSPECTION CLASS, 227kg of fat in 305 days. Records must be produced on field. 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2 Ayrshire Cattle Society Centenary Shield presented to winner CLASS 10 – BEST PAIR IN FOREGOING CLASSES 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 11 – BEST AYRSHIRE BRED BY EXHIBITOR L.S. Smellie & Sons Ltd Perpetual Trophy presented to winner Entry Fee £2

CLASS 12 – BEST OF AYRSHIRE BREED D.M. Lindsay Cup and voucher sponsored by Roadhead Farm Feeds Ltd. presented to winner.

Exposition Trophy presented to exhibitor gaining most points

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HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE

RING 1 – 10am promptJudge - DAVID BREWSTER, Boclair Farm, Bearsden, Glasgow

Exhibitors are asked to provide their own bucket for wateringAll Cattle Handlers are requested to wear white shirts with ties

CLASS 13 – BACK CALVING HEIFER, not to calve before 1st November 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 14 – STIRK FREE OF CALF, No broad teeth 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 15 – CALF BORN 2019, shown by boy or girl sixteen years of age or under 1st £5, 2nd £4, 3rd £3, 4th £2, 5th £1 No Entry Fee

CLASS 16 – JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Semen World Ltd Perpetual Trophy presented to winner £5 awarded to reserve No Entry Fee

CLASS 17 – COW IN CALF, but not in milk 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 18 – HEIFER IN CALF, to calve before 31st October 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 19 – HEIFER IN MILK 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 20 – COW IN MILK, four years old 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 21 - COW IN MILK, five years old and up 1st £20, 2nd £15, 3rd £10 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 22 – PRODUCTION INSPECTION CLASS British Holstein cow in milk or in calf, that has produced in one lactation of 305 days, not less than 9,000 kg milk (2000 gallons) at 3.60% butterfat. Records must be produced on field. 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2 CLASS 23 – BEST PAIR IN FOREGOING CLASSES 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 24 – BEST HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BRED BY EXHIBITOR Galloway & MacLeod Ltd Perpetual Trophy presented to winner Entry Fee £2

CLASS 25 – BEST OF HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREEDFrank McKinnon Perpetual Championship Cup and voucher sponsored by Roadhead Farm Feeds Ltd presented to winner.

John Lawrie Cup presented to exhibitor gaining most points - Bred, Group, Confined & Championship Classes not included

Best of Breed winner from the cattle section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd

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DAIRY INTERBREED CLASSESJudge - HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

CLASS 26 – CALF BORN 2019, shown by boy or girl sixteen years of age or under Donald Stewart Cup plus voucher sponsored by Fullwoodhead Dairy Supplies presented to winner No Entry Fee

CLASS 27 – BEST OF AYRSHIRE OR HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREED FROM EXHIBITOR CONFINED TO AVONDALE PARISH Hugh M Neilson Memorial Trophy plus Special Rosette presented to winner No Entry Fee

CLASS 28 – BEST OF AYRSHIRE OR HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN BREEDGlenside Organics Perpetual Trophy presented to winner Sponsored by:Genus Breeding Ltd - £50 Voucher Harbro Ltd - 25kg Energyze Cattle No Entry Fee

YOUNG HANDLERS CLASSJudge - HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

CLASS 29 – YOUNG HANDLERS CLASS - Dairy and BeefContestants must be sixteen years of age or under and may show a junior or senior dairy or beef animal. The handlers are judged on their ability to show, not the animal being led.1st £5, 2nd £4, 3rd £3, 4th £2, 5th £1 Highest placed handler with a beef animal will receive the Best Young Beef Handler Cup presented by L.S Smellie & Sons Ltd No Entry Fee

BEEF CATTLE CLASSESRING 1 - 10am prompt

Judge - ALAN CURRIE, Fisherton Farm, Fisherton, Ayr

All cattle handlers are requested to wear white coats.Exhibitors are requested to provide their own bucket for watering.

All animals to be led.ANIMALS ENTERED IN THIS SECTION MAY NOT ENTER IN ANY OTHER

CATTLE SECTION

CLASS 32 – BULLOCK or HEIFER CALF, born after 1st January 2019If enough entries class may be split1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 33 – BULLOCK or HEIFER CALF, born between 1st September 2018 and 31st December 2018 If enough entries class may be split 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

Any dispute regarding ages for above classes Convenor’s decision is final

CLASS 34 – JUNIOR CHAMPION BEEF ANIMAL 1st £10, 2nd £5 No Entry Fee

CLASS 35 – BULLOCK, pure or crossbred showing not more than two broad teeth1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

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CLASS 36 – HEIFER, pure or crossbred showing not more than two broad teeth1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 37 – SENIOR CHAMPION BEEF ANIMAL1st £10, 2nd £5 No Entry Fee

CLASS 38 – BULLOCK OR HEIFER, from exhibitor confined to Avondale Parish (Senior or Junior Animal, can have been shown in above classes)

1st Watt Cup + £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 39 – BEST BEEF ANIMALJohn Armour Cup presented to winner


BEEF COW OR HEIFER WITH CALF AT FOOTNote - Cattle shown in these classes will be exempt from halter classes.

STRICTLY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE FIELD FOR THESE CLASSES.

PRIZE WINNERS FROM THESE CLASSES WILL BE EXEMPT FROM THE PARADE.

CLASS 40 – BEEF COW OR HEIFER WITH AUTUMN BORN CALF AT FOOT, Calf to be born between 1st September 2018 and 28th February 20191st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 41 – BEEF COW OR HEIFER WITH SPRING BORN CALF AT FOOT, Calf to be born between 1st March 2019 and 31st August 2019

1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 42 – BEST BEEF COW OR HEIFER WITH CALF AT FOOT AK Gibson Cup presented to winner No Entry Fee

Winner of this class will go foward to the Beef Interbreed

ANY NATIVE BREED OF BEEF CATTLERing 1 – 10am prompt

Judge - RONALD CRUICKSHANK, Little Kype Farm, Sandford, StrathavenAll cattle handlers are requested to wear white coats.

Exhibitors are requested to provide their own bucket for watering. All animals to be led.

CLASS 43 – BULL born on or before 1st January 20181st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 44 – BULL born after 1st January 20181st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 45 – COW OR HEIFER born before 1st January 2017 in calf or with calf at foot1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

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CLASS 46 – HEIFER born on or after 1st January 20171st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 47 – CALF, bull or heifer born on or after 1st January 20191st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 48 – BEST OF NATIVE BREED Strathaven Agricultural Exposition Cup presented to winner


LIMOUSIN CATTLERing 1 - 10am prompt

Judge - RONALD CRUICKSHANK, Little Kype Farm, Sandford, Strathaven


All animals to be led.






CLASS 54 – BEST OF LIMOUSIN BREEDGalloway & MacLeod Trophy presented to winner These classes all form part of the Scottish Limousin Club Exhibitor of the Year Competition sponsored by United Auctions Ltd. Fully paid Club Members will be awarded points for the judged placings at this show.

Best of Breed winner from the cattle section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher. Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts)

BRITISH BLONDE CATTLERing 1 - 10am prompt

Judge - RONALD CRUICKSHANK, Little Kype Farm, Sandford, Strathaven





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CLASS 59 – CALF, bull or heifer born on or after 1st January 20191st £6 , 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 59A – BEST BRITISH BLONDE BRED BY EXHIBITOR Entry Fee £1

CLASS 60 – BEST OF BRITISH BLONDE BREEDAvonbank Cup presented to winner


SIMMENTAL CATTLERING 1 - 10am prompt

Judge - WILLIAM SMITH, Gouknest Cottage, Stewarton, Kilmarnock





CLASS 63 – COW OR HEIFER born before 1st January 2017. In calf or with calf at foot1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 64 – HEIFER between 2 and 3 years old on day of show1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 65 – HEIFER between 1 and 2 years old on day of show1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 66 – CALF, bull or heifer up to a year old on day of show1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 67 – BEST OF SIMMENTAL BREEDNess Trophy & George Donald Meikle Gold Medal presented to winnerThe George Donald Meikle Memorial Cup & Silver Medal presented to reserve

Best of Breed winner from the cattle section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher. Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts)

ANY OTHER BREED OF CONTINENTAL CATTLERING 1 - 10am prompt

Judge - WILLIAM SMITH, Gouknest Cottage, Stewarton, Kilmarnock



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CLASS 70 – COW OR HEIFER born before 1st January 2017. In calf or with calf at foot1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 73 – BEST OF ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL BREEDTSB Shield presented to winner


BEEF INTERBREED CLASSESRING 1

Judge - HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

CLASS 74 – BEST ANIMAL IN BEEF CATTLE SECTIONS from Exhibitor confined to Avondale Parish Strathaven Agricultural Exposition Cup plus Special Rosette presented to winner

CLASS 75 – BEST ANIMAL IN BEEF CATTLE SECTIONS, open to ALL Best of Breeds in Beef Section Quadsport Millenium Shield presented to winner Sponsored by: Genus Breeding Ltd - £50 Voucher Harbro Ltd - 25kg Energyze Cattle

TEAM OF THREE CATTLEJudge – To be balloted on the morning of show

CLASS 76 – BEST TEAM OF THREE CATTLEThe David Clark Memorial Cup will be presented to winner Sponsored by:The Clark family - £50Scotmin Nutrition - £25 voucher Entry Fee £2

Open to all Cattle Sections and will be judged after the Interbreed Classes. The teams must consist of three cattle from the same herd.

ALL PRIZE WINNING STOCK MUST PARADEexcept Cow/Heifer with calf at foot classes.

ORDER OF PARADE

Beef Interbreed Best of Breed, Any Other Native Beef Breed, Limousin, British Blonde, Simmental & Any Other Continental Breed, Commercial Beef,

Dairy Interbreed Best of Breed, Ayrshire, Holstein FriesianGoats & Clydesdales

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CLYDESDALE HORSESRING 1 - 10am prompt

Judge - PETER TENNANT, Brookbank, Rowhead Terrace, Biggar

IMPORTANT – ALL horses attending the show MUST be accompanied by their PASSPORT

CLASS 77 – BROOD MARE, 3year old and up with foal at foot1st £15, 2nd £10, 3rd £8, 4th £4, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 78 – COLT FOAL1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 79 – FILLY FOAL1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 80 – BEST FOAL Strathaven Foal Show Champion Clydesdale Foal Cup, re-presented to Strathaven Agricultural Exposition from Strathaven Foal Show. N.B. Not eligible to go forward into overall Championship class. No Entry Fee CLASS 81 – YELD MARE, 3 year old and up

1st £12, 2nd £9, 3rd £6, 4th £4, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 82 – TWO YEAR OLD FILLY1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 83 – YEARLING FILLY1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 84 – GELDING, 3 year old and up1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 85 – TWO YEAR OLD COLT OR GELDING1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 86 - YEARLING COLT OR GELDING1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

The Harrison Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Exhibitor gaining most points in the Clydesdale Section. Classes 77 to 86 qualify (Class 80, Best Foal not included).

CLASS 87 – BEST FEMALE BRED BY EXHIBITOR The Allan & Edith Steel Perpetual Quaich presented to winner

1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 88 – BEST MALE BRED BY EXHIBITORJames Kerr Cup presented to winner 1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 89 – BEST PAIR, EITHER SEX1st £10, 2nd £7, 3rd £5, 4th £3, 5th £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 90 – BEST FEMALE CLYDESDALEElder Cup presented to winner£5 awarded to reserve No Entry Fee

CLASS 91 – BEST MALE CLYDESDALEJohn Kerr Cup/Allerton Cup presented to winner£5 awarded to reserve No Entry Fee

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CLASS 92 – BEST CLYDESDALE HORSEExposition Cup presented to winner

CLASS 93 – YOUNG HANDLERS CLASSOpen to young handlers aged between twelve and sixteen years old on the day of the show. The capabilities of the handler are to be assessed, not the animal being led. No entire colts allowed, animal must have competed in its normal show class.1st £5, 2nd £4, 3rd £3, 4th £2, 5th £1 No Entry Fee

WOOL FLEECE COMPETITIONJudging at 10am prompt

Judge – British Wool Marketing Board

CLASS 94 – BLACKFACE MATTRESS1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 95 – BLACKFACE FINE1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 96 – GREYFACE, MULE OR LUSTRE1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 97 – FINE AND MEDIUM1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 98 – NATURALLY COLOURED1st £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 98A – BEST FLEECE IN SHOWTo be awarded trophy presented by Mr Sandy Semple, Threestanes, StrathavenN.B. Hogg Fleeces eligible

**2019 - The British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) National Golden Fleece Competition is being held in association with JG Animal Health. See back page for competition rules and prizes**

GOAT CLASSESJudge - To be balloted on the morning of ShowUnder direction of the Scottish Goat Federation

Non CAE AccreditedIMPORTANT: Only Goats Individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD Guidance will be accepted.

CLASS 99 – A V MILKERS. Goat in milk, must have kidded not less than 20 days previously, and no more than 2 years. Will be judged with full and empty udders.

1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 100 – A V GOATLINGS. Aged 1-2 years not having born a kid.1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 101 – A V KID. Aged 2-12 months.1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 102 – BEST GOAT Clyde Valley Goat Club Trophy presented to winner

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BLACKFACE SHEEPJudging at 10am prompt

Judge - RICHARD COLLEY SNR, Mitchellslacks Farm, Thornhill, Dumfries

NON MV ACCREDITED IMPORTANT: Only sheep individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD guidelines will be accepted.

CLASS 103 – AGED TUP1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 104 – SHEARLING

1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2 CLASS 105 – TUP LAMB


CLASS 106 – EWE, having nursed a lamb1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 107 – EWE HOGG1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 108 – EWE LAMB1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 110 – BEST GROUP, Two males, Two females1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 111 – BEST BLACKFACE SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 112 – PAIR – One Male & One Female, any age1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 113 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP(To be judged by The British Wool Marketing Board)1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 114 – BEST BLACKFACE SHEEP FROM EXHIBITOR CONFINED TO AVONDALE PARISH

Burnhead Cup presented to winner £5 awarded to reserve Entry Fee £2

CLASS 115 – BEST OF BLACKFACE SHEEP J Paterson Perpetual Championship Cup presented to winner

Best Male - Youngs Animal Health Challenge Trophy

Best Female - Gavin Struthers Cup

The Greenfield Trophy will be presented to exhibitor gaining most points in the Blackface Sheep Section.

Best of Breed winner from the sheep section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd

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SCOTCH MULES Judging at 9.30am prompt

Judge - RICHARD COLLEY SNR, Mitchellslacks Farm, Thornhill, Dumfries

NON MV ACCREDITED IMPORTANT: Only sheep individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD guidelines

will be accepted.

CLASS 116 – EWE, must have nursed this season1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 117 – GIMMER1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 118 – SINGLE EWE LAMB1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 119 – BEST OF SCOTCH MULE SHEEP Best of Breed winner from the sheep section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucherSponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd

SHETLAND SHEEPJudging at 10am prompt

Judge - LANCE ARMSTRONG SNR, Dunsyre Mains Farm, Dunsyre, Carnwath


will be accepted.

CLASS 120 – RAM, one year old and upwardsClass will be split if over 10 entries1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 121 – RAM LAMB1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 122 – EWE, two year old and up, must have nursed this season1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 123 – ONE YEAR OLD EWE1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2


CLASS 125 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP(To be judged by The British Wool Marketing Board)


CLASS 126 – GROUP OF FOUR SHEEP, Ewe, Ewe Hogg, Male, Ewe Lamb1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2


CLASS 128 – BEST SHETLAND SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

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CLASS 129 – BEST OF SHETLAND SHEEP Messrs D.S. & A Wilson, Summerside Perpetual Quaich presented to winner

Best Opposite Colour to Champion – The Rench Perpetual Trophy presented by T & R Findlay Best of Breed winner from the sheep section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd

ANY OTHER PURE BREED OF NATIVE SHEEP (INC. JACOBS)Judging at 10am prompt

Judge - LANCE ARMSTRONG SNR, Dunsyre Mains Farm, Dunsyre, Carnwath

NON MV ACCREDITED

There are facilities for MV Accredited, please state on entry form.

IMPORTANT: Only sheep individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD guidelines will be accepted.



CLASS 132 – EWE, two year old and up, must have nursed this season1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 135 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP (To be judged by The British Wool Marketing Board)




CLASS 138 – BEST NATIVE SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 139 – BEST OF NATIVE BREED SHEEPStrathaven & District Agricultural Exposition Cup presented to winner

The Hyndshaw Perpetual Trophy will be presented to exhibitor gaining most points in this Sheep Section.


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TEXEL SHEEPJudging at 10am prompt

Judge - GRAEME SINCLAIR, Crookston Farm, Heriot, Midlothian

FROM MV ACCREDITED FLOCKS ONLYIMPORTANT: Only sheep individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD guidelines

will be accepted.



CLASS 142 – EWE, two years old & up, but must have nursed this season1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 144A – BEST PAIR OF TEXEL GIMMERS BRED BY EXHIBITOR The Kypeview Trophy presented to winner Entry Fee £2 CLASS 145 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP(To be judged by The British Wool Marketing Board) 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 148 – BEST TEXEL SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 149 – BEST TEXEL SHEEP FROM EXHIBITOR CONFINED TO AVONDALE PARISH

Perpetual Shield presented to winner£5 awarded to reserve Entry Fee £2

CLASS 150 – BEST OF TEXEL SHEEP Perpetual Trophy presented to winner


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BELTEX SHEEPJudge - GRAEME SINCLAIR, Crookston Farm, Heriot, Midlothian

FROM MV ACCREDITED FLOCKS ONLY




CLASS 153 – EWE, two year old and up, but must have nursed this season1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 156 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP - Judged by The British Wool Marketing Board1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 159 – BEST OF BELTEX SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 160 – BEST OF BELTEX SHEEPRobert Hamilton Contracting Ltd Trophy presented to winner


ANY OTHER BREED OF CONTINENTAL SHEEP inc ZWARTBLESJudging at 10am prompt

Judge - GRAEME SINCLAIR, Crookston Farm, Heriot, Midlothian

FROM MV ACCREDITED FLOCKS ONLYIMPORTANT: Only sheep individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD guidelines

will be accepted.




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CLASS 166 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP(To be judged by The British Wool Marketing Board) 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 169 – BEST SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 170 – BEST OF ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL SHEEP Royal Bank Trophy presented to winner

Merkland House Trophy presented to best Zwartble Sheep

Best of Breed winner from the sheep section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher. Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts) Ltd

PRIME SHEEPJudging at 10am prompt

Judge - STEVEN DUNLOP, Balminnoch Farm, Straiton, Maybole

NON MV ACCREDITEDIMPORTANT: Only sheep individually tagged/tattooed according to SEERAD guidelines

will be accepted.

CLASS 171 – SINGLE FAT LAMB - ANY BREED1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 172 – PEN OF THREE LAMBS BY SUFFOLK TUP1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 173 – PEN OF THREE LAMBS BY TEXEL TUP1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 174 – PEN OF THREE BLACKFACE LAMBS1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 175 – PEN OF THREE BELTEX LAMBS1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 176 – PEN OF THREE LAMBS, Any other cross (Continental or Native) 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 177 – BEST PEN OF THREE LAMBS FROM ABOVE CLASSES, from Exhibitor confined to Avondale Parish Cameron Cup presented to winner No Entry Fee

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CLASS 178 – BEST PEN OF THREE LAMBS AF Scotland Ltd Perpetual Trophy presented to winner

Best of Breed winner from the sheep section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher - Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts)

ANY OTHER BREED OF CONTINENTAL SHEEPJudge - STEVEN DUNLOP, Balminnoch Farm, Straiton, Maybole


will be accepted.


CLASS 179A – RAM LAMB1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2



CLASS 181A – EWE LAMB1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 182 – BEST WOOLED SHEEP(To be judged by The British Wool Marketing Board)




CLASS 185 – BEST OF ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL SHEEP BRED BY EXHIBITOR

1st £10, 2nd £5 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 185A – BEST OF ANY OTHER CONTINENTAL SHEEP High Dyke Salver presented to winner

Best of Breed winner from the sheep section with the highest number of entries will be presented with a £50 voucher - Sponsored by Davidson Brothers (Shotts)

COMMERCIAL BREEDING SHEEPCONFINED TO EXHIBITORS FROM AVONDALE PARISH

Judge - STEVEN DUNLOP, Balminnoch Farm, Straiton, Maybole


CLASS 186 – PAIR OF EWES BY NATIVE SIRE1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

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CLASS 186A – PAIR OF EWE LAMBS BY NATIVE SIRE1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 187 – PAIR OF EWES BY CONTINENTAL SIRE1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 187A – PAIR OF EWE LAMBS BY CONTINENTAL SIRE1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 188 – BEST PAIR OF EWES Walkerdyke Cup presented to winner


SHEEP INTERBREED CLASSESJudge - HUGH GUTHRIE, Mosspark, Kirklandside, Kilmarnock

CLASS 189 – BEST PAIR Guy Ross Perpetual Trophy presented to winner CLASS 190 – BEST ANIMAL OR PEN OF ANIMALS IN SHEEP SECTIONS Craig Tractors Perpetual Trophy plus Special Rosette presented to winner Sponsored by: Harbro Ltd - 25kg Energyze Forage Booster

CLASS 191 – YOUNG HANDLERS CLASS Contestants may show any breed of sheep, the sheep are not judged. The handlers are judged on their ability to show, catch and overall handling. Contestants should be sixteen years old or under. 1st £5, 2nd £4, 3rd £3, 4th £2, 5th £1 Glencairn Perpetual Cup presented to winner No Entry Fee

JUNIOR & SENIOR UNAFFILIATED SHOW JUMPINGRING 2 - 9.30am prompt

Judge - JESS TIZARD, Croftview, Nerston Road, East Kilbride

CLASS 192 – CLEAR ROUND JUMPINGThis class will be limited to 1 hour. Entries will be taken at the gate.

Entry Fee £3CLASS 193 – NOVICE NOVICEMaximum height first round 55cm. Combinations in this class cannot compete in the Intermediate or Open classes.

Entry Fee £5CLASS 194 – NOVICEMaximum height first round 65cm. Combinations in this class cannot compete in the Open class.

Entry Fee £5CLASS 195 - PAIRSMaximum height 70cm. Open to both horses and ponies. First of the pairs jumps a course then passes the baton to the second (both must be in the box) who then jumps the same course. Fastest pairs wins (5 second penalty for each fence down).

Entry Fee £8 (Per Pair)CLASS 196 – INTERMEDIATEMaximum height first round 75cm.

Entry Fee £5CLASS 197 – OPENMaximum height first round 85cm. Entry Fee £5

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RULES:1. Juniors and Seniors will compete together with a separate jump off. Rosettes will be awarded to both Juniors and Seniors in each class.2. Juniors are aged up to and including 16 years and Seniors are 17 years and over on the day of theshow.3. In all classes the judge’s decision shall be final.4. All horses and ponies must be aged 4 years old and over.5. ALL horses and ponies attending the show MUST be accompanied by their PASSPORT.6. No Stallions.

RIDDEN HORSE CLASSRING 2 - 9.00am prompt

Judge - M PATERSON, Stonebyres, Kirkfieldbank, Lanark

CLASS 198 – TACK AND TURNOUTEntry Fee £5

CLASS 199 – LEAD REIN PONYMare or Gelding four years old or over, not to exceed 12.2 h.h. Ridden by child 10 years old or under on day of show. Entry Fee £5CLASS 200 – BEGINNERS PONYMare or Gelding four years old or over, not to exceed 13h.h. Ridden by child 12 years old or under on day of show. Ponies to walk and trot only. (No Lead Rein). Entry Fee £5 CLASS 201– BEST RIDER

Entry Fee £5CLASS 202 – RIDING HORSEMare or Gelding four years old and over, exceeding 14.2 h.h. Entry Fee £5 CLASS 203 – YOUNG HANDLERSFor children 12 years old or under on day of show. Entry Fee £2CLASS 204 – IN HAND MOUNTAIN AND MOORLANDRegistered Mountain and Moorland in hand filly, Mare or Gelding any age. Entry Fee £5

THERE WILL BE A BREAK FOR HALF AN HOUR BETWEEN CLASSES 204 AND 205

CLASS 205 – RIDING CLUB HORSE OR PONYMare or Gelding four years old or over. Rider to be 18 years old or over on day of show. Snaffle bridleonly, a small jump may be included. Entry Fee £5 CLASS 206 – PONY CLUB HORSE OR PONY Mare or Gelding four years old or over . Rider to be 17 years old or younger on day of show. Snaffle bridle only, a small jump may be included. Entry Fee £5CLASS 207 – COLOURED RIDDENOpen to horses and ponies, four years and over. Entry Fee £5CLASS 208 – RIDDEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLANDRegistered Mountain and Moorland Mare or Gelding, four years old and over.

Entry Fee £5CLASS 209 – BEST HORSE OR PONYOpen to all first and second prize winners.

If time allows, the best horse or pony will go forward to Champion of Champions. No Entry Fee

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TROPHIES

CLASS 197 A.McCann Perpetual Trophy will be presented to Junior winner Greenfields of Avondale Trophy will be presented to Senior WinnerCLASS 198 The Robert Kelso Memorial Cup (Confined area)CLASS 199 Whitelaw CupCLASS 201 South Muirhead Cup best rider 12 years old and under (Confined area) Miss Cameron Cup best rider over 12 years old (Confined area)CLASS 206 Millay Secret Memorial Trophy will be presented to winnerCLASS 209 Winter Fayre Trophy

*****Confined area - Avondale, Chapelton, Drumclog, Glassford and Sandford*****

ALL horses and ponies attending the show must be accompanied by their PASSPORT.Hats conforming to British Standards must be worn properly secured at all times by anyone mounted on the showfield.Horses must only be ridden at a walk except in designated warm up areas.Horses MUST NOT be ridden in the cattle and sheep sections of the showfield.No Stallions.

NO CLOSING DATE - ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN ON FIELD

SHEPHERDS CROOKSAND WALKING STICKS

Judging at 10am promptJudge - ALEX MAIN, Byres Farm, Bewcastle, Cumbria

CLASS 211 – NOVICE SECTION1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 212 – LEG CLEEK1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 213 – THUMB1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 214 – PLAIN HORN1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 215 – FANCY HORN 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 216 – PLAIN WOOD 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 217 – FANCY WOOD 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

CLASS 218 – ANY OTHER STICK 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £1

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Poultry Show RulesEntry FormExhibitors are requested to ensure that class numbers and genders are correctly and clearly stated on the entry form, as transfers between classes thereafter will not be permitted. Any entries entered in the wrong class will be DISQUALIFIED from the show.No entries will be accepted after the closing date, Wednesday 4th September 2019.

Admission of ExhibitsCompetition Exhibits will be admitted to the Poultry Tent from 8.45 a.m. on Saturday. All exhibits must be penned before 10.00 a.m. Competitor lists will be given to each exhibitor on arrival at the Poultry Tent. No pen will be opened without a competitor list. If, competitor list is lost, the exhibitor will need to wait until the end of the show to collect his/her exhibits.The DEFRA, Scottish Government and Animal Health guidelines for bird gatherings will be followed at this show.Any bird that is suspected of suffering any disease or infestation will be refused admission to the show.

JudgingJudging will commence at 10.00 a.m.No food or water should be given to the exhibit prior to judging. Exhibitors will be allowed 15 minutes after judging to feed/water his/her exhibits.There must be no plastic rings on birds legs.The judges’ decision at the show is final.

Removal of ExhibitsExhibits must not be removed from the Poultry Tent before 3.30 p.m. Competitor lists must be given to Poultry Steward who will supervise the removal of each exhibit.

Exhibits for SaleExhibitors who enter exhibits in the selling class should send his/her exhibit in a separate container marked ‘For Sale’.

POULTRY SHOW Judging at 10am prompt

JUDGES:MR & MRS J BARRY, Lycaon, Blitterlees, Silloth

Entry Fees

Entries £1 per exhibit (Unless otherwise stated)

Prize Money1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1

(Unless otherwise stated)

WATERFOWLCLASS 1 - INDIAN RUNNER, ANY COLOUR, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 2 - WATERFOWL, ANY VARIETY HEAVY BREED, MALECLASS 3 - WATERFOWL, ANY VARIETY HEAVY BREED, FEMALECLASS 4 - WATERFOWL, ANY VARIETY LIGHT BREED, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 5 - GOOSE, ANY VARIETY, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 6 - WHITE CALL, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 7 - ANY OTHER COLOUR CALL, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 8 - MINIATURE, ANY OTHER VARIETY, MALE OR FEMALE

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LARGE FOWLCLASS 9 - SILKIE, ANY COLOUR, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 10 - SUSSEX, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 11 – ORPINGTON, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 12 - HEAVY BREED, ANY OTHER VARIETY, MALE CLASS 13 - HEAVY BREED, ANY OTHER VARIETY, FEMALECLASS 14 – LIGHT BREED, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 15 - HARD FEATHER, ANY OTHER VARIETY, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 16 - CROSS BRED HEN

RARECLASS 17 - RARE BREED, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 18 - RARE BREED BANTAM, MALECLASS 19 – RARE BREED BANTAM, FEMALE

HEAVY BREED BANTAMCLASS 20 - WYANDOTTE, WHITE, MALECLASS 21 - WYANDOTTE, WHITE, FEMALE CLASS 22 - WYANDOTTE, ANY OTHER COLOUR, MALECLASS 23 - WYANDOTTE, ANY OTHER COLOUR, FEMALECLASS 24 - PLYMOUTH ROCK, ANY COLOUR, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 25 - SUSSEX, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 26 - GERMAN LANGSHAN, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 27 - RHODE ISLAND RED, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 28 - ANY OTHER VARIETY HEAVY BREED, MALE OR FEMALE

LIGHT BREED BANTAMCLASS 29 - LEGHORN, WHITE, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 30 - LEGHORN, BLACK, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 31 - LEGHORN, ANY OTHER COLOUR, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 32 - ANCONA, MALECLASS 33 – ANCONA, FEMALECLASS 34 - SCOTS GREY, MALECLASS 35 - SCOTS GREY, FEMALECLASS 36 - HAMBURGH, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 37 - POLANDS, MALE CLASS 38 - POLANDS, FEMALECLASS 39 - WELSUMMER, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 40 - SILKIE, ANY COLOUR, MALECLASS 41 - SILKIE, ANY COLOUR, FEMALECLASS 42 - ANY OTHER VARIETY LIGHT BREED, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 43 - CROSS BRED BANTAM HEN

TRUE BANTAMCLASS 44 - PEKIN, BLACK, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 45 - PEKIN, WHITE, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 46 - PEKIN, ANY OTHER COLOUR, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 47 - BELGIAN, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 48 – ROSECOMB, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 49 – SABLEPOOT, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 50 – SEABRIGHTS, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 51 - DUTCH, GOLD, MALECLASS 52 - DUTCH, GOLD, FEMALECLASS 53 - DUTCH, ANY COLOUR, MALECLASS 54 - DUTCH, ANY COLOUR, FEMALECLASS 55 - TRUE MALE, ANY OTHER VARIETYCLASS 56 - TRUE FEMALE, ANY OTHER VARIETY

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HARD FEATHER BANTAMCLASS 57 - BLACK/BLUE OLD ENGLISH GAME, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 58 - FURNACE OLD ENGLISH GAME, MALE OR FEMALECLASS 59 - ANY OTHER COLOUR, OLD ENGLISH GAME, MALECLASS 60 - ANY OTHER COLOUR, OLD ENGLISH GAME, FEMALECLASS 61 - MODERN GAME, MALECLASS 62 - MODERN GAME, FEMALECLASS 63 - HARD FEATHER, ANY OTHER VARIETY, MALE OR FEMALE

JUVENILE - (Shown by boy or girl sixteen years of age or under)

CLASS 64 - ANY VARIETY LARGE BREED , MALE OR FEMALE No Entry FeeCLASS 65 - ANY VARIETY HARD FEATHER BANTAM, MALE OR FEMALE No Entry Fee CLASS 66 - ANY VARIETY SOFT FEATHER BANTAM, MALE OR FEMALE No Entry FeeCLASS 67 - ANY VARIETY TRUE BANTAM, MALE OR FEMALE No Entry FeeCLASS 68 - ANY VARIETY WATERFOWL, MALE OR FEMALE No Entry FeeCLASS 69 - GARDEN OR PET CHICKEN, FEMALE ONLY No Entry Fee

LADIESCLASS 70 - LADIES, ANY VARIETY, MALE OR FEMALE

TRIOCLASS 71 - TRIO, ANY VARIETY, SOFT FEATHER CLASS 72 - TRIO, ANY VARIETY, HARD FEATHER

TURKEYCLASS 73 - ANY VARIETY STANDARD, MALECLASS 74 - ANY VARIETY STANDARD, FEMALECLASS 75 - NON-STANDARD, MALE OR FEMALE

SELLINGCLASS 76 - SELLING CLASS Entry Fee £5

PET SHOW - (Shown by boy or girl sixteen years of age or under)CLASS 77 - RABBIT OR GUINEA PIG (JUVENILE) No Entry Fee EGGCLASS 100 - 3 LARGE FOWL WHITECLASS 101 - 1 LARGE FOWL WHITECLASS 102 - 3 LARGE FOWL BROWNCLASS 103 - 1 LARGE FOWL BROWNCLASS 104 - 3 LARGE FOWL ANY OTHER COLOURCLASS 105 - 1 LARGE FOWL ANY OTHER COLOURCLASS 106 - 3 BANTAM WHITECLASS 107 - 1 BANTAM WHITECLASS 108 - 3 BANTAM BROWNCLASS 109 - 1 BANTAM BROWNCLASS 110 - 3 BANTAM ANY OTHER COLOURCLASS 111 - 1 BANTAM ANY OTHER COLOURCLASS 112 - 3 DUCKCLASS 113 - 1 DUCKCLASS 114 - 1 GOOSECLASS 115 - 1 TURKEYCLASS 116 - 1 DECORATED OR PAINTED EGG (ADULT)CLASS 117 - 1 DECORATED OR PAINTED EGG (JUVENILE) No Entry Fee(Shown by boy or girl sixteen years of age or under)CLASS 118 - LARGE FOWL CONTENTSCLASS 119 - BANTAM CONTENTS CLASS 120 - WATERFOWL CONTENTS

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BEST OF BREEDS

BEST WATERFOWL Winner of classes 1 -8(No prize money awarded in this class) BEST LARGE FOWL Winner of classes 9 - 16 (No prize money awarded in this class)

BEST RAREWinner of classes 17 - 19(No prize money awarded in this class) BEST HEAVY BREED BANTAM Winner of classes 20 - 28 (No prize money awarded in this class) BEST LIGHT BREED BANTAM Winner of classes 29 - 43(No prize money awarded in this class) BEST TRUE BANTAMWinner of classes 44 - 56(No prize money awarded in this class)

BEST HARD FEATHER BANTAM Winner of classes 57 - 63(No prize money awarded in this class) BEST JUNIOR Winner of classes 64 - 69The McCaskie Farm Supplies Junior Poultry Champion Cup will be presented to winner(No prize money awarded in this class)

BEST TURKEYWinner of classes 73 - 75(No prize money awarded in this class) BEST EGGWinner of classes 100 - 120(No prize money awarded in this class) BEST IN SHOW The Harkness Trophy will be presented to winner (No prize money awarded in this class) RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Special Prize presented to reserve (No prize money awarded in this class)

Closing date for entries Wednesday 4th September 2019

HORTICULTURAL & VEGETABLE SECTIONJudge - ROBERT TEMPLETON, School Road, Sandford, Strathaven

All entries to be forward by 9.30 a.m. prompt on Show DayAnd uplifted between 3.45 p.m. and 4.15 p.m.

Entry Fee 50p per class (Only one entry per person in each class)

Prize Money in each class - 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2, 4th £1

Strathaven Echoes (D.P.& P. Printers) Quaich(To person gaining most points in this section)

Class 1 3 CarrotsClass 2 1 CabbageClass 3 5 Tomatoes (Shown on Paper Plate)Class 4 5 Potatoes (Shown on Paper Plate)Class 5 3 BeetrootClass 6 2 LeeksClass 7 1 Cauliflower

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DOG SHOWJudging at 11am prompt

Judge - ASHLEY DONALD, Keir Hardie Road, Larkhall

Entries will be taken at the Dog Show Ring from 10.00am

Prizes – 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2 Entry Fee £2

CLASS 1 ANY VARIETY PUPPY, Aged 6 – 12 monthsCLASS 2 ANY VARIETY GUNDOG, HOUND or TERRIER Winner will be presented The Isobel Elder Memorial TrophyCLASS 3 ANY VARIETY WORKING, PASTORAL, UTILITY or TOYCLASS 4 ANY VARIETY, OPEN Best Puppy in Show – Bessalone CupBest in Show – West Mains Boarding Kennels Shield

Winner of Best in Show will be eligible to compete in the

Champion of Champions Class in the Main Ring at 1.30pm

CHILDREN’S FUN CLASSESJudging at 2pm

Judge - ASHLEY DONALD, Keir Hardie Road, Larkhall

Entries will be taken at the Dog Show Ring from 1.00pmOpen to children 16 years and under with any type of dog.

Prizes – 1st £1.50, 2nd £1, 3rd 50p Entry Fee £1

CLASS 5 BEST FANCY DRESSED DOG/s & HANDLERCLASS 6 *ANY VARIETY DOG 45cm & UNDER CLASS 7 *ANY VARIETY DOG OVER 45cmCLASS 8 DOG JUDGE WOULD MOST LIKE TO TAKE HOMECLASS 9 DOG WITH THE WAGGIEST TAIL CLASS 10 DOG THAT PERFORMS BEST TRICK CLASS 11 DOG WITH HAPPIEST EXPRESSION *Dog’s height to be measured from the shoulder

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INDUSTRIAL SECTIONAll entries to be forward by 9.30 a.m. prompt on Show Day

And uplifted between 3.45 p.m. and 4.15 p.m.

Entry FeesClasses 1 – 45 20p per class (only one entry per person per class)Class 46 50p per entry

Prize Money

Classes 1 – 37 1st £4, 2nd £3, 3rd £2, 4th £1 Classes 38 – 45 1st £2, 2nd £1.50, 3rd £1, 4th 50p Class 46 1st £6, 2nd £4, 3rd £2

The Tunnock Points Cup & Bob Ross Memorial SalverTo the person gaining most points, to be held by the winner for one year.

The Hall of Carnduff TrayThe points tray confined to Exhibitor residing in Avondale Parish

The Junior CupPresented to the child with most points in the children’s section

Tom Findlay SalverRural winning class 46

All Entries MUST be Competitors Own Work INDUSTRIAL JUDGES Members of Hawksland SWI

LADIES COMMITTEESecretary: Mrs Janet Bryson, Drumshangie, Laigh Carnduff, Chapelton. Tel. 01357 300337Convenor: Mrs Mary Harkness, Newly Bank, 11 Cochrane Street, Strathaven. Tel. 01357 238472 Mrs Mary Craig Mrs Janet Foster Mrs Margaret Frame Mrs Jeannie Porter Mrs Jean MacDonald Mrs Mary Reid Mrs Marion Shearer

BAKING SECTIONClass 1 3 Potato Scones 8 3 Pieces Paradise Slice 2 3 Pancakes 9 Lemon Drizzle Loaf 3 3 Fruit Scones 10 3 Empire Biscuits 4 Fruit Loaf 11 3 Pieces Favourite Traybake 5 Yoghurt Loaf 12 Portion of Carrot Cake 6 Plain Gingerbread 13 3 Pineapple Tarts 7 Egg Sponge (Unfilled) 14 Clootie Dumpling

COMPETING FOR NAN BRYSON QUAICH, AGE 14-20 YEARS ONLYClass 15 4 photographs depicting CELEBRATION

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vCOMPETING FOR RAMSAY SALVER Class 16 4 items of own choice to be displayed on small tray - ‘CENTENARY CELEBRATION’ 2 Baking 2 Handcraft

PRODUCE SECTIONClass 17 Pot of Strawberry Jam 21 Pot of Chutney (Named) 18 Pot of Raspberry Jam 22 Ramekin of Coleslaw 19 Pot of Jelly (Named) 23 6 Squares of Tablet 20 Pot of Lemon Curd 24 Flask of Butternut Squash Soup

HANDCRAFT SECTION (Must not have been shown before at this show. Handknitting only)

Class 25 Hand Knitted Gift for Baby 26 Any Article in Double Knitting 27 Twiddle Muff 28 Picture (Any Craft) 29 Handmade Card (Any Craft) 30 Something New from Something Old 31 Article of Craft 32 Favourite China Plate

FLOWER SECTION Class 33 Table Centre - Artificial Flowers 34 Autumn Arrangement 35 Jug of Garden Flowers 36 Flowering Pot Plant 37 Foliage Pot Plant

CHILDREN’S SECTION (AGED 5 YEARS AND UNDER, please state age with entry)

Class 38 Sticker Picture A4 39 Play Doh Model

CHILDREN’S SECTION (AGED 6 YEARS – 10 YEARS)

Class 40 Cereal box Fish Tank 41 3 Shortbread Animal Biscuits 42 Article of Craft

CHILDREN’S SECTION (AGED 11 YEARS - 14 YEARS)

Class 43 Decorated Welly 44 3 Muffins 45 Article of Craft

COMPETING FOR THE TOM FINDLAY SALVER - RURAL SECTION (confined to teams of 4 members from Auldhouse, Chapelton, Gilmourton, Glassford, Loudon Hill, Muirkirk, Sandford & Stonehouse Rurals)

Class 46 4 items to be displayed on a small tray - ‘TASTE OF SCOTLAND’ Handmade Item depecting a Thistle (Any Craft) Round of Shortbread Handmade Item incorporating Tartan Flask of Scotch Broth MEN’S CENTENARY COMPETITION Class 47 Butter Sponge 48 Decorated Welly 49 Article of Craft

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DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WHEN TRAVELLING TO SHOWS STRATHAVEN EXPOSITION CPH NUMBER – 83/538/8008

CATTLEEach animal must be accompanied by either a chequebook style passport (CPP13); or a certificate of registration (CHR3); or a certificate of registration and a blue/green passport (CPP1); or a new single page passport (CPP52).

This document must be marked with the Show’s CPH sticker, signed and the movement notified to BCMS both by the exhibitor and the Show Organiser within 3 days of the show.

SHEEP and GOATSMV/CAE accredited stock must be accompanied by a valid MV/CAE Accreditation Scheme Health Status Report. The expiry date must be later than the date of movement and the date of the show. All sections must be fully completed for the Health Status Report to be valid including a signature, date and Ear Tag Numbers of all sheep moving to and from the show ground. This form should be handed to the steward before the sheep/goats are unloaded.All Sheep and Goats attending the show must be correctly tagged/tattooed with individual ID’sA separate movement document must be completed for each movement to and from the show. Individual identification numbers must be recorded. The document should include your full CPH number and the showfield CPH number. The movement document should be available for inspection at the show by SEERAD staff upon request. Within 3 days of returning home notify SAMU of the move by fax, email or post.

HORSES/PONIES

All horses/ponies attending the show should be accompanied by their passport. Under current legislation Show Organisers are not required to examine passports however, Enforcement Officers may attend the show and ask to see passports. All competitors must confirm that they are covered by third party insurance.

REGULATIONSGENERAL CONDITIONS

COMPETITION OPEN TO UNITED KINGDOM1. The competition is open to exhibitors from all parts of the United Kingdom.

CONFINED CLASSES2. Land however small in Parish is eligible.

TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP3. The terms of membership are £1. Subscriptions payable in advance on the 1st January yearly.

ENTRY FEE4. Exhibitors on entering their stock with the Secretary shall pay the correct entry fee as stated.

RIGHT RESERVED TO REFUSE ENTRIES5. The Committee reserve the right of refusing any entries, which they may think fit to exclude, or to cancel

any entry made, or to prohibit the exhibition of any entry.

BONA FIDE PROPERTY OF EXHIBITOR6. All stock, exhibited at the Show, except where otherwise stated, must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor

in whose name it is entered.

ANIMALS BRED BY EXHIBITOR7. Animals bred by exhibitors must be in their possession before they are eight days old and reared by exhibitor.

The ages of the animals to be calculated from the 1st January in the year they were dropped.

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ANY ARTIFICIAL CONTRIVANCE OR DEVICE8. Any artificial contrivance of any description found on an animal, either for preventing the flow of milk, or for

any other purpose, will disqualify the animal from being awarded a premium, and the owner of said animal will be prohibited from again entering Stock for any of the Society’s Shows. The Committee reserve power to examine the stock within eight days after the Show.

INFRINGING REGULATIONS9. In the event of any exhibitor infringing the above regulations their prize or prizes will be forfeited, and said

exhibitor to be expelled from the Society, or as a General Meeting may determine.

EXCLUDE THE FIRST PRIZE WINNERS10. The winner of a first prize shall not be allowed in any other class except where otherwise stated.

PROTESTS11. Protests against awards must be lodged with the Secretary (in writing) on the Show Day, or within seven

days thereafter, accompanied with a deposit of £1. Protests must state the ground of objection, and parties lodging them must substantiate their allegations before the Committee. Deposits will be refunded if objection is sustained, otherwise it shall be forfeited.

ALL DISPUTES12. All disputes regarding these Rules, or arising in any way in connection with the Show, to be settled by the

committee or Council, whose decision shall be final.

JUDGE NOT APPEARING13. In the event of an appointed Judge or Judges not appearing, the Committee, or as many members of Committee

who may be present at that moment, shall have power to elect others.

STOCK WITHDRAWN14. No Stock can be withdrawn until after the parade.

DECEPTION ATTEMPTED15. Premiums will not be paid should deception have been attempted on the Judges. In case of awards to cows in

calf or mares in foal, the premiums may be withheld until a certificate of produce has been obtained.

REGULATIONS ENFORCED16. The stewards and other officials have power to enforce the regulations of the Society in their different

departments.

VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS17. The violation of any one of the regulations, or the disobedience of the orders of the Stewards or other officials

of the Society, shall render the offending person liable to the forfeiture of all premiums awarded to him, or have his case disposed of by fine or otherwise, as the Committee or Council determine.

DECISION OF COMMITTEE18. The decision of the Committee shall, in all cases of protest, and in every other matter arising at or in connection

with the Show, be final, and every person present at the Show, whether as a Judge, exhibitor, visitor or otherwise, shall be deemed thereby to have agreed to the final determination of the Committee, to the exclusion of all courts of law.

JUDGING AND OTHER EVENTS COMMENCE19. Judging, parade and other Show events take place prompt at times stated in the programme of the Show, and

when required by the Stewards and under their direction. All cattle and horses must be paraded. Attendants must be beside their animals twenty minutes before the hour of the parade, and be ready to proceed to the ring immediately on receiving the order of the Stewards. Infringements of this Rule will render the exhibitor liable to a fine of £1, and the forfeiture of any or all of the prizes.

LOSS OR ACCIDENT20. The Society shall not be liable for loss or damage arising from accident or otherwise, caused by unforeseen

circumstances.

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The British Wool Golden Fleece CompetitionIn association with JG Animal Health

Competition Rules

1. 2019 sees British Wool’s Golden Fleece Competition in association with JG Animal Health continue for a third year

2. The Champion Fleece from nominated agricultural shows across the UK will automatically be entered into this national competition. The show champion fleece and scorecard will be removed by a British Wool representative at the end of the show and stored, clearly labelled on behalf of the exhibitor

3. All existing fleece competition rules for each nominated show apply

4. Should the exhibitor of the champion fleece from the show choose not to enter this competition, the reserve champion from the same show will be offered the opportunity to enter their fleeces to represent the show

5. All show champion fleeces entered in this national competition will either be returned to the exhibitor or graded and allocated to the exhibitors wool clip using their British Wool registration number as instructed by the producer

6. British Wool registered producers will also have the opportunity to enter this competition via the network of 11 wool grading depots. Any fleeces entered via grading depots will be judged in two categories - traditional carpet and speciality/knitwear/fashion – competition closing date 28th September 2019. Depot winning fleeces will in turn be judged against the show champion fleeces in country competitions

7. Judging of the final of the British Wool Golden Fleece Competition will take place in October 2019 at the British Wool Head Office in Bradford

8. All finalists in the British Wool Golden Fleece Competition will be invited to a presentation ceremony in November 2019 held in Bradford and will receive £125 product vouchers from JG Animal Health

9. The overall winner will also receive a competition trophy and £500, reserve £250

10. For a full list of nominated shows and for further information on the British Wool Golden Fleece Competition, please visit www.britishwool.org.uk

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Directions to Over Lethame Showfi eld, Strathaven, ML10 6QD

From Glasgow Take the M8 towards Edinburgh. Leave at Junction 8 for the M73 Carlisle. Continue onto M74 Carlisle. Leave M74 at Junction 8 A71 Kilmarnock. Follow A71 to Strathaven.

From Dumfries Take the A701 Glasgow/Edinburgh. Join A74(M) Glasgow/Edinburgh. Leave at Junction 8 A71 Kilmarnock. Follow A71 to Strathaven.

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Documents

MON November 2019...Presentation of Prizes 3.00pm Vintage Tractor Parade Raffle Gayle Allan Jenna Ballantyne Jamie Bryson Janet Bryson David Clark Mary Craig Andrew Currie Ashley Donald