A SMALL rural community put on an another successful village show that has one main aim – to bring people together.
But this doesn’t mean there wasn’t any friendly rivalry on Saturday at Dalton and Gayles Show.
Classes included vegetables, photos, flowers, drinks, crafts, baking and a children’s section, along with fun and games and entertainment for the youngsters. For the first year, pupils at Ravensworth Primary School were involved, creating entries in class before the end of term.
Jean Teasdale got the most points in the show, scooping a number of winners in the floral section.
Organiser Alison Brooks said: “Entries are a little bit lower but we have had some wonderful exhibits. Even the produce section is good despite the weather. It’s fantastic to see all the children’s entries too – we’re just trying to get them involved.
“It is hard work in the lead up but it’s all worth it. It’s lovely to see the community get together.”
Her mother-in-law, Lilian Brookes, founded the show about 20 years ago.
She said: “We need to keep it going. It’s important as it’s a family thing for the area.”
Jane Thompson won the prize for best overall exhibit – a French workman’s jacket that took her two days to make. She said: “I love sewing but this was about getting my husband to wear more trendy clothes. These are in fashion. As a student, he used to wear engineer jackets and he loves it.”
Kate Schindler scooped three prizes for her alcoholic entries in a number of drink categories – a first for her elderberry wine, a second place for sloe gin and a second for elderflower fizz.
She said she goes foraging in the hedgerows for the ingredients and also makes grape-based wine with the help of vines owned by friends.
Isobel Brooks, 14, picked up a prize in the children’s section for her poem inspired by Donald Trump.
