Information

Kingsbridge Show 2008 takes place on Saturday 6^th September 2008, 54 years of which have been at Borough Farm, one mile north of Kingsbridge on the A381.

Kingsbridge Show continues to grow whilst trying to maintain that local feel, keeping it's traditional agricultural and horticultural roots.

Horses feature strongly in the show. They have their own show field, with events running right through the day. Horse judging begins at 9am.

There is something for everyone - and so much to see and do - it's a great family day out whether you farm, ride or just want to see "a little piece of rural England" and enjoy the atmosphere.

Disabled parking is available, for badge holders, in the show field by the main ring. (This space is obviously limited and though The Show makes every effort to assist we cannot guarantee a position). Seating is provided around the show ground on benches and hay bales. There is a disabled toilet on site.

Please note that The Show is run on fields usually holding cattle - there are no specific paths or routes which do not involve traversing this grass.

Competition classes

Cattle classes include:

Holstein Friesian, Guernsey, Jersey, South Devon and Dexter.

Sheep classes include:

Grey Faced Dartmoor, Devon & Cornwall Longwool,
pure Closewool, Suffolk, Continental (other than Texel),
and Texel.

Horse classes include:

6-bar Jumping Class
Timed Power & Speed classes:
10 fences - 1st 5 set for height, 2nd set of 5 set for speed
Pony Club Classes
Shetlands, Mountain, Moorland and Utility Classes
Cob Classes
Working Hunter & Ridden Hunter
Brood Mares

There are numerous Homecraft, Horticultural and Children's classes - please contact the Secretary for further details.

A craft tent bursting with locally made items to either buy or admire will give an insight into the talents of local exhibitors.

If you wish to advertise your business on this website or would like to advertise in the show programme, please contact the secretary.

2008 Show President - Mrs Rosemary Nash

Rosemary hails from an old established farming family with her own father farming in Northamptonshire where she grew up.Agriculture has always been her life. For the last 11 years Rosemary has been a Trustee of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, including 4 years as National Chairman.  She retired in 2007 is now Vice-President of the charity. In 2004 Rosemary was awarded an Associate Fellowship by the Royal Agricultural Societies.  She has lived in Devon for over 40 years and has a deep affection for the county.

2008 Show Chairman - Joan Soper

Joan also runs the Members' Tent.

2008 Show Vice-Chair - Graham Lethbridge

Honorary Staff

Medical Officer - Dr Simon Hargreaves

Honorary Vet - Southmoor Vets

Honorary Farriers - M & M Farriers

Show Director - Stuart Goodwin

Stewart started with Kingsbridge Show in 1988 - beginning in horticulture. He was Chairman in 1994 and then was elected as show director where he has remained for the last 11 years now. He oversees the setting up of the show and putting in to place trade stands and the layout of fields. Show day starts at around 5.30am, is spent ensuring all the traders are in the right place and that everything is running smoothly! Contact no. 01548 821117

Show Director - Jack Rhymes

Jack came to the Kingsbridge Show via Young Farmers Club. He has been with us since 1990. He runs Timber-Jack, a local tree surgery and fencing business operating throughout the South Hams. His duties overlap with Stewart - overseeing the setting up of the show ground, particularly the trade stands.
He can be contacted on 01548 821773.

Craft Tent Steward - Richard Balkwill

Richard oversees the craft tent. Prior to the show he allocates pitch positions to the craft exhibitors. On show day he facilitates the smooth running of the craft tent and deals with problems etc. He has been craft tent steward for 5 years. This year Richard takes on the mantle of vice-chairman.

Honorary Secretary - Jacqueline Broad

Jacqueline took over as secretary in January 2004. The whole show committee offer a tremendous amount of support and back up and the secretary's job is collating and bringing together all the different sections as a whole, including trade and craft exhibitors, and service providers for the day of the show. She deals with the day-to-day paperwork, correspondence and enquiries, organising the schedule, programme and invites to judges etc. She also keeps the web-site updated. If you would like to have links with our web-site we can offer this service as a mutual arrangement or at a cost of £10 per year if you would like your business advertised.
Jackie can be contacted on 01548 821773.

Members Tent - Joan Soper

This year Joan also takes on the role of vice chairman.

Chief Horse Steward - Lesley Freeman

can be contacted on 01548 561072 lesley@rduncan.co.uk

Chief Cattle Steward - Harry Kerswell

Harry joined the Show committee in his late 20s after representing YFC. He was Chairman in the centenary Year and has been a cattle steward ever since.

Chief Sheep Steward - Linda Chilcott

Linda comes from a farming background and stewarded for 16 years at Dunster, Somerset. She moved to Kingsbridge in 1996 where she joined the Kingsbridge Show Committee as a sheep steward under the capable direction of Ron Hallett. On Ron's retirement Linda took over, with the help of an excellent team of stewards for support. Linda oversees and organises all sheep activities at the show. She is looking to expand classes to rare breeds. If you are interested, or would like to help, please contact the secretary, Jacqueline Broad on 01548 821773.

Horticulture Steward - Tony Church

As far as Tony is concerned Kingsbridge Show Horticultural Section is one of the best in the area. It is open to all comers. Competitors can show in extensive classes of fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, wine and floral arrangements.
For help and advice, contact Tony on 01548 560661

Children's Section - Chief Stewards - Lisa & Margaret Davis

Homecraft Chief Steward - Anne Daniels

Country Scene Tent - Chief Steward - Angela Heath

Angela organises the display of animals including children's pet classes (rabbits, guinea pigs etc) poultry, pond area and other animals suitable for children eg donkeys, goats, pony & foal, rare breeds, and also rural art and craft displays. She has been on the Show committee since 1990 as assistant steward to Colin Hender, then Peter Mingo for a number of years, and as Chief Steward for 4 years. Any queries or further information - 01548 531273

Joint Chief Gate Steward - John Rossiter & Richard Foss

The car parks and gate entrances and exits are very efficiently organised and run by John and Richard, with Donald Pethybridge assisting.

Advertising & Sponsorship - Julie Higgin

Julie organises the programme and schedule advertising and banner advertising in the main ring of the showground. She also drums up sponsorship for prize money, cups etc. She can be contacted on 01548 521354.