Fun despite lack of sun at Slaley Show

Aug 16 2010 By Phil Doherty, The Journal

CROWDS flocked to a big event in the region despite overcast skies and rain.

The Slaley Show in Northumberland saw hundreds of people attend the 151st year of the popular event held in a 10-acre pasture in the village.

Visitors saw local agricultural skills from the Northumbria Dry Stone Walling Association and there was a chance to see the rare breed of Highland and Galloway cattle, owned by James Wilson.

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Catherine Krakoski and sheepdog Glen give a duck herding demonstration
Catherine Krakoski and sheepdog Glen give a duck herding demonstration
Catherine Krakoski and sheepdog Glen give a duck herding demonstration
Daniel Jack-Peart, 4, from Blaydon, enters his terrier in the pet competition
William Burns rides Mindy, led by mum Samantha
William Burns rides Mindy, led by mum Samantha
Josh Tyrrell, 10, from Slaley, tries out a Segway
Josh Tyrrell, 10, from Slaley, tries out a Segway
Sheep in the judging pens
Georgia Hardy, 12, from Prudhoe, competes in the class 24 showjumping
Ross Fiori, 10, from Langley in the Class 24 showjumping
The Lanchester Silver Band

For children there was a Punch and Judy show, a magician, face painting, and a bouncy castle.

For all the family there was a display of Irish dancing by the Hannah Murphy school of Irish dancing led by Kathleen Murphy.

Show Secretary Vicky Hutchinson said: "Everything went ahead as normal apart from the weather. But eventually the sun did shine and even more people turned up to enjoy the day. We had lots of displays in the industrial section but the pony events were slightly down on last year.

"But it ended up being a great event and everyone attending thoroughly enjoyed themselves as there was something for all the family."