Slaley Show looks to build on success

Aug 14 2010 By The Journal

Organisers of the Slaley Show are hoping the rain stays away.

Now in its 151st year, the show is determined to build on last year’s success.

The showfield, a 10-acre pasture situated at the Townhead end of the village, has been transformed for the main displays and entertainment due to take centre stage.

Northumbria Dry Stone Walling Association will show their skills and local breeder of rare breed Highland and Belted Galloway cattle, James Wilson, is to bring some of his beasts.

For children there will be Punch and Judy, Charlie the magician, face painting, a bouncy castle and an Irish dancing display by the Hannah Murphy school of Irish dancing led by Kathleen Murphy.

Main arena entertainment will be provided throughout the afternoon with ever popular terrier racing, an unusual sheep dog/duck demonstration by Catherine Krakoski from Blanchland and a beagle parade by the Newcastle and District Beagle Association

The field will open at 7.30am this morning and the bar will close at 5pm this afternoon.