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Just don’t mention the ‘R’ word…

by Teesdale Mercury
June 13, 2019
in News
Just don’t mention the ‘R’ word…

There was plenty of action in the children's races at Ingleton

IN officially declaring Ingleton Village Fair and Classic Vehicle Show open Ian Kirkbride said: “We are going to enjoy ourselves despite the weather.”

He added: “We are not going to mention the ‘R’ word.”

Even thought the ‘R’ word had been banished, umbrellas and waterproofs were the order of the day at the 15th annual fair held on the Jubilee Field, at Ingleton.

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There was no fancy dress at this year’s fair but visitors were still treated to bacon butties and cups of tea, cream teas, children’s races, and the raffle, with a first prize of £500. There were also various stalls selling plants, crafts and cakes.

The classic car show was well attended with more than 20 vehicles in attendance.

The overall winners were Peter and Debbie Hodgson with their 1953 Morris Oxford MO. The couple were presented with their trophy by Mr Kirkbride.

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Alongside the classic vehicles visitors to the fair were treated to a dog agility display and dog show. Best in show was awarded to Jura a two-year-old Labrador and her owner Chris Goldsworth.

The weather did not dampen the spirits of reserve best in show owner Mattie Simpson and his 13-year-old spaniel, Bonnie.

Following Bonnie’s success Mattie said: She is a fantastic family dog, I am absolutely buzzing.”

At Eggleston, the weather tried its best, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of villagers as the carnival went ahead.

Chairman of the carnival committee David Hutchinson said: “We are lucky in that we have a lot of trees on the village green which gives us plenty of natural cover.”

He added “The committee also ensures there is plenty of tent cover, just in case.”

The Punch and Judy show and the magic show were moved over the road from the green to the recently re-opened Three Tuns pub.

One of the partners at the pub, Claire Dixon said: “We were only too happy to help. We couldn’t let the children stand out in the rain. It is all about being part of the community.”

Mr Hutchinson said: “On behalf of the committee I would like to say a big thank you to the Three Tuns for stepping in at the last minute. This is a great example of a village coming together.”

Despite the rain visitors enjoyed a fancy dress parade, a bouncy castle and Reeth Brass Band played throughout the day.

The village hall was a popular retreat with the added allure of home made cream teas. There were also a variety of stalls on the village green selling amongst other things plants, crafts and one stall selling hot chocolate.

The hot chocolate stall was the brainchild of one young entrepreneur, 13-year-old Jess Lovatt.

Next year Jess is hoping to attend the European Scout Jamboree in Poland.

She said: “I thought this stall was a good way of raising some money towards the cost of going.”

Jess was ably assisted on her stall by her mum, Fiona and her younger sister Annabelle 11 and younger brother Ben, 9.

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