With just over three weeks until the first agricultural show of the season, it’s all go in St. Clears for this year’s 2016 show which is being held on Saturday, May 21, at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen.
Schedules are available from the show website www.stclearyfcshow.co.uk Entries are being taken on the day at an extra £2.50 per entry, so a reminder is given to those that want to enter to get your entries in soon.
There are 56 cattle classes, 41 sheep classes, five forage classes, four vintage classes, 15 dog classes and 114 horse classes from local horse, to in hand and ridden classes, together with two carriage classes.
Not only is there a large amount of prize money to compete for, but there are national qualifier cards and Welsh Pony and Cob bronze medal award classes to compete for this year, together with the only show in Wales to offer Irish Draught qualifier classes.
In all there are some 77 championship classes to contend for and over 80 silver cups for those lucky enough to win their section to take home, together with tickets for Folly Farm and Heatherton. The show is pleased to announce that this year’s supreme champion horse has been very kindly sponsored by Red Kite Solicitors, of Carmarthen, with a total prize money of £75 going to this year’s winner.
In the horticultural section, which this year is being held in the main exhibition hall, there are nearly 100 classes to choose from, including home-made wine, produce, craft, wood and cooking. There is definitely something for every age range in this section.
This show has something for everyone and is a great family day out. There are 75 trade stands in attendance this year, ranging from the latest tractor to locally made cupcakes, sausages, blankets and pillows. The show is also hosting the launch of the 2017 RWAS Feature County Carmarthenshire merchandise.
Could all silverware won last year, please be returned to the secretary and this also goes for silverware that has been won over the years and has not made it back to the show. With the show celebrating 140 years in 2018, it is hoped that all silverware ever presented can be returned and displayed.
There is limited trade stand space still available for this year.
Please contact: Alison Ebsworth, general secretary, Dolifor, Bethlehem Road, Pwll Trap, St. Clears, tel. 07870 390734, or send a SAE for a schedule