Powys village show attracts one of biggest crowds in years

Success was helped by new attractions at the show, including an accredited pig show, vintage/custom vehicle and carriage driving displays.

The traditional sheep, horse and dog shows were popular as always along with the craft and produce competitions and a small animal show.

Vital refreshments in the tea tent were provided by Cantal YFC members. The raffle, offering a hamper as first prize, ran out of tickets long before the draw.

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A rich variety of stalls and sideshows supplied added interest, including a beekeeper, handmade jewellery, sheepskins and country clothing, Future Homes energy efficiency information, the Bracken Trust, Radnorshire Wildlife Trust, Wild Llandrindod, the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and other local charities and community organisations.

Offering entertainment for young and old were Rhayader Male Voice Choir, a bouncy castle, rodeo bull, children's athletics and various games concluding at the end of the day with YFC members competing in ‘It’s a Knockout’. 

Weekend events before the main show included a fun horse ride, car treasure hunt, speed shearing with a barbecue, which were also very well attended.

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The committee would like to thank all the judges, section leaders, stewards, stallholders, prize donors, sponsors, programme advertisers, services, suppliers and everyone else who contributed to the success of the day, but very much want to remind everyone that nothing happens without a great of deal of organising and administration throughout the year for which helpers are still desperately needed.

Any little glitches on the day were almost entirely due to a shortage of volunteers. They also wish to put on record their thanks once again to Keith Brown from Builth Wells for his wide show expertise and help introducing the new animal events.