Information

Programme of Events 2009

Horse Timetable - Horse Field

Timetable including Main Ring Events

Kingsbridge Show 2009 took take place on Saturday 5^th September 2009 at Borough Farm , one mile north of Kingsbridge on the A381.  2010 show will be on Saturday 4th September.

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:

South Devon, Dexter, beef and young handlers.

Sheep classes include:

Grey Faced Dartmoor, Devon & Cornwall Longwool, Suffolk, Continental (other than Texel), and Texel, rare and minority native pure breds, cross bred ewes, prime lambs and young handlers.

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,  lead rein and first ridden, tack and turnout, versatility and utility
• Shetlands - affiliated to the Shetland Pony Stud Book Society
• Mountain and Moorland
• Veteran classes - We are affiliated to the Veteran Horse Society
• Working Hunter & Ridden Hunter
• Brood Mares
• Side saddle classes - we are affiliated to the Side Saddle Association

New Donkey Classes - affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society

Horticultural Sections for both Cottagers & Allotment Holders and an Open section(affiliated to the National Dahlia Society and National Vegetable Society)

There are numerous Homecraft, floral art and Children's classes, plus the Young Farmers section - please contact the Secretary for further details.

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

2009 Show President - Mrs Helen Palmer

2009 Show Chairman - Graham Lethbridge

2009 Show Vice-Chair - Peter Robson

Honorary Staff

Medical Officer - Dr Simon Hargreaves

Honorary Vet - Selworthy 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 - Richard Balkwill

This will be Richard's first year as show director.  Richard is also the craft tent steward.

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.

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. Jackie can be contacted on 01548 821773.

Members Tent - Joan Soper

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.

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 Steward - Lin Bell

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 - Jane Gilbert

Jane has joined the committee this year and takes over the role of advertising and sponsorship.  She will be organising 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 521376.