Cartmel now a culinary mecca says delighted show supremo

Mr McClure told a crowd of thousands yesterday that the trade stands "bear witness to the fact that Cartmel is firmly on the map for its food and drink."

Visitors were treated to a range of food exhibitors including Cartmel Cheeses, Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding and Grange-over-Sands chocolatiers Choco Lori, who were named best stand in the food tent.

Among the many new additions to the show this year were archery, Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, and the welcome return of the show jumping section after a number of years.

It was also a 'very successful year' for the newly-introduced British Show Ponies classes (BSPS), according to show secretary Sarah Dickinson, who praised the 'very good quality' of entries.

"We also have a trail of funky sheep for kids to follow, which we're hoping to build on, year on year, by putting on more educational things."

It was a record year for the village industries tent, which saw entries jump from 711 last year to 1,060.

Village Industries Secretary Christine Knipe said the increase was largely down to a rise in the children's classes and support from local schools.

Best overall exhibit in village industries went to 20-year-old Robbie Hutchinson, from Levens, with a beautiful handcrafted wheelbarrow - the first time the prize has been won by a man.

Gavin Inman, of J.D. Inman & Sons at Strickland Hall, Witherslack, picked up the prize for overall champion sheep with a mule gimmer lamb.

It was Mr Inman's first time taking home the title after 10 years of showing at Cartmel.

On what the judges saw in the winning sheep, Mr Inman said: "She's a very correct sheep, with style and presence."

Alan Myerscough, of Sea View, Pennington, won two top prizes in the cattle section - best Limousin exhibit and champion pedigree beef.

John Langhorm, who picked up the prizes, said the standard of cattle was "as good as it's been for a long time, and as good as you'll find anywhere."

Meanwhile, Charlotte Sharphouse, of Old Hall Farm in Bouth, was thrilled to win best agricultural working horse and best feet with five-year-old pure bred Shire horse Skye.

"Normally she's a working horse so this is a day off," said Charlotte. "I think it was her presence in the ring today that won the judges over."

CUPS AND TROPHIES:

Cattle
Cpt Richard Cavendish Challenge Bowl, best Holstein: Messrs Lawrence. Thomas Burton Memorial Challenge Cup, best pair, female cattle: Messrs Inman. Mr & Mrs Hibbert Challenge Trophy, best Limousin: A Myerscough. R Rawlinson Challenge Trophy, overall best beef: A Myerscough. 
Sheep
Society Tankard, best Texel: A&G Brown. The Ciba-Geigy Trophy, best Texel ram lamb: J Robinson. J McCabe Shield, best Texel gimmer lamb: A&G Brown. Society Tankard, best Charollais: D&J Norman. Society Tankard, best rare/primitive breeds: Jenny Holden. Society Tankard, best upland/native sheep: B&J Knowles (Swaledale). Society Tankard, best ram in lowland classes: J Woodburn. Society Tankard, best animal in rough fell class: B&J Knowles. Society Tankard, best animal in Jacob classes: C Richardson. JRS Thompson Silver Challenge Cup, best pen cross bred lambs (Suffolk): C. Procter. E Cook Trophy, best pen cross bred lambs (non-Suffolk): M Benson. Dixon Cup, best Blueface Leicester: Anthony Price. Tankard, best Blueface Leicester: Anthony Price. Mrs F Suren Challenge Plate, best Blueface Leicester ram lamb: JF Cook. T Park Memorial Cup, best Mule: Messrs Inman. Lady Hall-Davies Salver, best Herdwick: G Harryman. Major MEM Sandys Silver Cup, best collection 3 sheep, any age/breed: J&C Airey.Lady Temple Challenge Cup, best 2 female sheep: J&C Airey. B Farrer Memorial Challenge Cup, best male sheep: J&C Airey.Mrs. M Sandys Challenge Cup, best female sheep: Messrs Imman. Kentdale Landrover Trophy, overall champion in sheep classes: Messrs Inman. Hillbreed Champion: B&J Knowles. 
Horses
Harrison Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup: Emily White. D Hadwin Memorial Perpetual Cup, best ridden hunter: Abigail Gresty. Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best ridden hunter: S Crosland. J&D Rogers Challenge Trophy, best local ridden hunter: S Crosland. TA Longworth Silver Challenge Cup, best riding horse: Abigail Gresty. 
Christine Breeze Memorial highest placed cob: Alice Longmire. G Dickinson Memorial Challenge Cup, best child local rider: Jessica Lynn. JB Ball Silver Challenge Cup, best in-hand: I Thomason. Harrison Memorial Challenge Cup, best show pony rider under 17yrs: Ashleigh Hale. M Moss Challenge Trophy, best leading rein: Paige Knipe. E Johnston Jewellers Silver Cup, best exhibit: Sophie Barker. 
J Trickett Memorial Trophy, best in hand under 128cm: A Wilkinson. M Stanley Perpetual Challenge Cup, champion horse: E Shuttleworth. Lady Cavendish Trophy, best foal: D Woodend. B Gardner Memorial Trophy, best barren mare/gelding: E Shuttleworth. Mrs R Barrett Challenge Trophy, champion fell pony: Cath Wrigley. Chinaware Challenge Shield, best local riding horse: A Patterson. Lady Temple Silver Challenge Cup, best set of feet: C Sharphouse. Just William Memorial Trophy, best mountain and moorland under 138cm: Lily O’Sulivan. Mrs L Taylor award, mountain and moorland lead rein: T Paul. Clarkson Challenge Trophy, champion coloured: Abigail Gresty.
Driving
Shield, best exhibit, private turnout: C Simpson. Society Tankard, best exhibit, exercise vehicles: Susan Noreci. Tom Gardner Perpetual Memorial Shield, best exhibit, farmers and tradesman’s turnout: C Sharphouse.
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Shepherd’s Crooks and Walking Sticks
Society Tankard, overall champion: D Wall. 
Domestic Section
Cartmel WI Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points: I Coulson. Mrs D Galbraith Perpetual Challenge Cup, best exhibit, preserves: V Hudson. 
Village Industries
Silver Trophy, best overall exhibit: R Hutchinson. Miss Milburn Special, best cushion: Mrs E Armstrong. Mrs Lord special, over 80yrs: M Robinson. Levens Quilters Special, patchwork/quilting: Mrs P Rowsell. Miss J Clarke Special, best exhibit knitting/crochet: R Bridson. M Rawsthorne Special, best exhibit woodworking: R Hutchinson. Miss Holman Special, best exhibit classes 48-51: Megan Carter, Dean Barwick School. Mrs Ainsworth Special, best exhibitor under 5yrs: Louis Brennan, Dean Barwick School. GHP The Paper Warehouse special, best greetings card: Mrs S Johnston.GHP The Paper Warehouse special, best scrapbook page: Mrs A Ellis. Committee Special, best exhibit photographs: Mrs S Johnston. Smalley Perpetual Silver Rose Bowl, best embroidery exhibit: Mrs D Bage. The Agnes Collins Memorial Trophy, best piece counted thread: Mrs P Birtwhistle. Mrs Cavendish Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, best piece of work, 14-18yrs old: Robert Rawlinson. Townley Memorial Trophy, most points, group of craftworkers: Lunesdale Rug Makers. Miss Crane Memorial Trophy, most points, WI member: Mrs S Johnston. Mrs Metcalf Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy, best handicraft exhibit: Miss R Hutchinson. Viscountess Gage Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points, Young Farmers Clubs: Jack Sowerby. Mrs Mather Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, best junior exhibit: George Bramwell. The Ouston Memorial Cup, best embroidery exhibit class 50/51: Philippa Bell. Lord & Lady Cavendish Silver Challenge Cup, best exhibit general handicraft, 8-12yrs old: Isabel Wilson. Lord & Lady Cavendish Silver Challenge Cup, best exhibit general handicraft, 8-12yrs old: Milly Yeoman. Mrs Hadwin Silver Salver, best exhibit canvas work: Mrs A Ellwood. Dorrie Galbraith, best exhibit, children’s art classes: Robert Rawlinson.

RESULTS:

Cattle

General Stock.

Best farmers’ group of 3 female cattle, any breed: 1 Messrs Inman; 2 A Myerscough; 3 T Atkinson.

Dairy. Holstein. Heifer: 1 Messrs Lawrence; 2 S Blease; 3 Belle Genetics. Maiden heifer: 1 Messrs Lawrence; 2 Belle Genetics; 3 S Blease. Heifer in milk: 1 Messrs Inman; 2 Midnight Holsteins; 3 Belle Genetics. Cow in milk: 1 Messrs Lawrence; 2 D Wright; 3 Messrs Inman. Best dairy calf: 1 Messrs Lawrence; 2 S Blease; 3 Dennison. Best dairy handler: 1 Horsley; 2 R Dennison; 3 E Dennison.

Sheep

Bluefaced Leicester. Aged ram: 1 J Cook; 2 N Strickland; 3 K Smith. Shearling ram: 1 J Cook; 2 L Hodgson; 3 K Smith. Ram lamb: 1 A Price; 2&3 J German. Ewe: 1 A Price; 2 J German; 3 K Smith. Shearling gimmer: 1 L Hodgson; 2 N Strickland; 3 J German. Gimmer lamb: 1 A Price; 2&3 J German. North of England Mule. Gimmer lamb: 1,2&3 Messrs Inman. Pair of gimmer lambs: 1&2 Messrs Inman; 3 Messrs Dixon. Five gimmer lambs: 1 Messrs Inman; 2 I Dixon; 3 JF Cook. Shearling: 1&2 J Wilson & J Dunning; 3 R Batty. Pair shearlings: 1&2 J Wilson & J Dunning; 3 R Batty. Ewe: 1 R Batty; 2 J Dickinson. Swaledale ewe with own twin gimmer lambs: 1 Messrs Dixon; 2 J Cook; 3 B&HM Wilson. Rough Fell. Aged ram: 1 B&J Knowles. Ram shearling: 1 B&J Knowles; 2 A Harrison. Ram lamb: 1 B&J Knowles; 2 A Harrison; 3 B Thompson. Ewe: 1&2 B&J Knowles; 3 A Harrison. Shearling gimmer: 1&2 B&J Knowles; 3 A Harrison. Gimmer lamb: 1 B&J Knowles; 2 B Thompson; 3 J Mallinson. Herdwick. Aged ram: 1 G Harryman; 2 I&K Grizedale; 3 D Thompson; Shearling ram: 1 I&K Grizedale; 2 R Ellwood; 3 D Thompson. Ram lamb: 1 I&K Grizedale; 2 C Procter; 3 G Harryman. Ewe: 1 G Harryman; 2 D Thompson; 3 I&K Grizedale. Shearling gimmer: 1 I&K Grizedale; 2 R Ellwood; 3 G Harryman. Gimmer lamb: 1 G Harryman; 2 I&K Grizedale; 3 G Procter.Swaledale. Aged ram: 1 B&J Knowles; 2 J Capstick; 3 J Hoggarth. Ram lamb: 1 P Edmondson; 2 B&HM Wilson; 3 I Atkinson. Ewe: 1 B&J Knowles; 2 S Watson; 3 J Hoggarth. Shearling gimmer: 1 I Atkinson; 2 P Edmondson; 3 J Hoggarth. Gimmer lamb: 1 I Atkinson; 2 B&J Knowles; 3 B&HM Wilson. Rare/Primitive breeds. Aged ram (Rare): 1 Kay Tattersall. (Primitive): 1 D Sumner; 2 M&H Platts; 3 Danielle Metcalf. Ram lamb (Rare): 1 Kay Tattersall (Primitive) 1 Danielle Metcalf; 2  David Sumner; 3 N Fecitt. Ewe (Rare): 1 Kay Tattersall. (Primitive): 1 M&H Platts; 2 David Sumner; 3 Jenny Holden. Shearling gimmer (Primitive): 1 M&H Platts; 2 Danielle Metcalf; 3 N Fecitt. Gimmer (Primitive): 1 Jenny Holden; 2 David Sumner; 3 M&H Platts. Zwartbles. Aged ram: 1 J Arnold; 2&3 Leah Clough. Ram lamb: 1 Evie & Lucie Rowlandson; 2&3 J Arnold. Ewe: 1 J Dickinson; 2 J Arnold; 3 Anna Crowe. Shearling gimmer: 1 Evie & Lucie Rowlandson; 2 Anna Crowe; 3 J Dickinson. Gimmer lamb: 1&3 Evie & Lucie Rowlandson; 2 J Arnold. Jacob. Aged Ram: 1 C Richardson. Ram lamb: 1 C Richardson; 2 E Curwin. Ewe: 1 M Benson. Shearling gimmer: 1 C Richardson. Gimmer lamb: 1 C Richardson; 2 M Benson. Down/Lowland. Aged ram: 1 J Woodburn; 2 Sarah Miles; 3 M&H Platts. Ram lamb: 1 J Woodburn; 2&3 M Benson. Ewe: 1 Mr & Mrs Harrison; 2 M Benson; 3 M&H Platts. Shearling gimmer: 1 J Woodburn; 2 Sarah Miles; 3 M&H Platts. Gimmer lamb: 1 Sarah Miles; 2 M Benson; 3 J Woodburn. Texel.Ram shearling: 1&3 J Robinson; 2 Messrs Ladds. Ram lamb: 1&2 J Robinson; 3 A&G Brown. Ewe: 1 Messrs Ladds. Shearling gimmer: 1&2 J Robinson; 3 Messrs Ladds. Gimmer lamb: 1&3 A&G Brown; 2 J Robinson. Charollais. Aged ram: 1 D&J Norman; 2 J Stott Jnr; 3 JD&V Towers & Son.

Ram lamb: 1&3 J Stott Jnr; 2 D&J Norman. Ewe: 1 J Stott Jnr; 2&3 JD&V Towers & Son. Shearling gimmer: 1D&J Norman; 2 J Stott Jnr; 3 JD&V Towers & Son. Gimmer lamb: 1 D&J Norman; 2 J Stott Jnr; 3 JD&V Towers & Son. Cross-bred lambs. Three prime cross bred lambs (Suffolk ram): 1 C Procter; 2 S Wilkinson. (Any other than Suffolk ram): 1 M Benson; 2&3 D Thompson. Suffolk. Aged ram: 1 J&C Airey; 2 R Batty; 3 S Woodend. Ram lamb: 1 J&C Airey; 2 S Woodend; 3 G Riley. Ewe: 1 J&C Airey; 2&3 S Woodend. Shearling gimmer: 1&2 J&C Airey; 3 S Woodend. Gimmer lamb: 1&3 J&C Airey; 2 S Woodend.  Young Shepherd. Age 11 and under: 1 Evie Rowlandson; 2 Macie Irving; 3 Steven Coward. Aged 12-16yrs; 1 Leah Clough; 2 Luke Hodgson; 3 Edward McCann.

Horses

Open ridden hunter. Mare/gelding, more than 14.2hh: 1 Abigail Gresty; 2 S Crosland; 3 Megan Gray. Open ridden cob: 1 Alice Longmire; 2 Natalie Chapples; 3 Louise Mawson. Local riding pony, less than 15hh, under 16yrs: 1Sophie Barker; 2 Emily Richardson; 3 Will Richardson. Open riding horse. Mare/gelding, more than 14.2hh: 1 Ashley Patterson; 2 April Higgin; 3 Hazel Noble. Local Riding ponies. Riding pony, less than 15hh, rider under 16yrs: 1 Sophie Barker; 2 Emily Richardson; 3 Will Richardson. Lead Rein Pony. Mare/gelding more than 4yrs. Hunter type, rider under 9yrs: 1 Paige Knipe; 2 Ellie Lomas Shepherd; 3 Jasmine Tierney. Show Hunter type. Open pony, rider under 12yrs: 1 Molly Mae Jeffrey. Open pony, rider under 14yrs: 1 Molly Mae Jeffrey; 2 Laura Holley. Open pony, 133cm-143cm, rider under 17yrs: 1 Emily White; 2 D Wilson; 3 Maise Mackay. Open pony, 142cm-153cm, rider under 17yrs: 1 Ashleigh Hale; 2 Charis Knipe; 3 Emily Richardson. In hand horses/ponies. Barren mare/gelding more than 4yrs. More than 148cm: 1 Karmen Perry; 2 Rachel Simpson; 3 Carol Winder. 128cm-148cm: 1 Karen Schwerdt; 2 Jenna Crayston. 3 J Scott. Less than 128cm: 1 Anna Wilkinson; 2 Michelle Lomas; 3 Lindsey Wiejak. Yearling. Colt/filly 2-3yrs. More than 148cm: 1 Eleanor Boden; 2 Clare Dixon. 128cm-148cm: 1 Fae Dilks. Less than 128cm: 1 Isaac Thomason; 2 Jennifer Snell. Agricultural horses. Young handler: 1 A Ireland; 2 Michael Martin; 3 H Ireland. Brood mare, foal at foot: 1 Donna Woodend. Colt/filly foal: 1 Donna Woodend. Barren mare: 1 Glen & John Dodd; 2 C Sharphouse; 3 A Ireland. Gelding more than 3yrs: 1 E Shuttleworth; 2 A Ireland; 3 Melissa Watson. Colt/gelding/filly, 1-2yrs: 1 Chris Braithwaite; 2 Dawn Watson. Pair of horses: 1 Mr Irland; 2 Melissa Watson. Best decorated harness: 1 C Sharphouse. Fell ponies. Mounted over 4yrs: 1 Cath Wrigley; 2 Victoria Barton; 3 Philippa Dawson Coates. Yearling, 2-3yrs, colt/filly/gelding: 1 E Dempster; 2 Hannah Faulker. Barren mare/gelding, more than 4yrs: 1 Victoria barton; 2 Stephanie Wain; 3 Philippa Dawson Coates. Mountain & Moorland. Pure bred mare, more than 4yrs. Open lead rein, rider under 9yrs: 1 T Paul; 2 Holly Dilks; 3 Abigail Thexton. First ridden, rider under 12yrs: 1 Lily O’Sulivan; 2 Isaac Thomason; 3 Molly Mae Jeffrey. Open ridden, riders any age (Small): 1 Isaac Thomason; 2 Molly Mae Jeffrey; 3 Miss Barker. (Large): 1 J Scott; 2 Sophie Barker; 3 Richard Stephenson. Coloured, horse/pony, mare/gelding: 1 Louise Mawson; 2 Dianne Park; 3 Alice Longmire. Mounted non-traditional coloured horse/pony: 1 Abigail Gresty; 2 Bev White; 3 Ashleigh Hale. Driving. Farmers/tradesman’s turnout: 1 C Sharphouse.

Shepherd Crooks and Walking Sticks

Horn headed crook: 1&3 B Cannon; 2 D Wall. Wooden headed crook: 1&3 R Shaw; 2 D Wall. Horn headed stick: 1&3 B Cannon; 2 D Wall. Wooden headed stick: 1 D Wall; 2 R Shaw; 3 B Cannon. Ornamental stick or crook: 1 R Bell; 2&3 B Cannon. Ornamental wooden head stick/crook: 1 D Wall; 2 B Lucas; 3 B Cannon. Stick for a lady: 1 D Wall; 2 B Cannon; 3 R Shaw. Thumb stick: 1 R Shaw; 2&3 D Wall. Novice, any stick or wall: 1 D Wall; 2 M Earl; 3 Steph Whitwell.

Home-made wine

One bottle. Red. Dry: 1&2 Mrs B Taylor. Sweet: 1 V Hudson; 2&3 Mrs B Taylor. White. Dry: 1&2 Mrs B Taylor. Sweet: 1&2 Mrs B Taylor. Sweet from flower: 1&2 Mrs B Taylor. Liqueur: 1 Mrs G Taylor; 2 P Clough; 3 Mrs B Taylor.  

Domestic

Soft fruit: 1 I Coulson; 2 Mrs B Taylor. Raspberry jam: 1 I Coulson; 2 Mrs B Taylor; 3 A Shaw. Strawberry jam: 1 I Coulson; 2 Mrs B Taylor; 3 Mrs D Morton. Marmalade: 1 Mrs B Taylor; 2&3 C Squire. Lemon Cheese: 1 V Hudson; 2 C Hudson; 3 Mrs B Taylor. Cake/traybake, veg content: 1 G Smith; 2 I Coulson; 3 V Hodgson. Fruit scones: 1 C Hudson; 2 A Shaw; 3 I Coulson. Shortbread: 1 Mrs D Morton; 2 B Knipe; 3 V Hudson. Victoria Sandwich: 1 V Hudson; 3 J Coppinger. Chocolate dessert: 1 A Richardson; 2 I Coulson; 3 V Hudson. Sausage rolls: 1 I Coulson; 2 C Hudson.  Rum butter: 1 Mrs B Taylor; 2 Mrs C Knipe; 3 E Mason. Fruit cake: 1 V Hudson; 2 I Coulson. Savoury biscuits: 1 Mrs A Orvis; 2 I Coulson. Gingerbread: 1 V Hudson; 2 Mrs M Dickinson; 3 C Hudson. Treacle tart: 1 Mrs I Coulson; 2 G Smith. Baked tray bake: 1 V Hudson; 2 Mrs L Malcolm; 3 V Hodgson. YFC Club Classes. Teabread: 1 K Procter; 2 J Arnold; 3 R Knipe. Victoria Sandwich: 1 J Arnold; 2 V Hudson; 3 R Knipe. Anzac cookies: 1 J Arnold; 2 R Knipe; 3 K Procter. Chocolate swiss roll: 1 J Arnold; 2 K Procter; 3 R Knipe. Children under 10yrs. Chocolate chip cookies: 1 T Ward; 2 H Barton; 3 R Jones. Baked tray bake: 1 T Ward; 2 E Payne; 3 H Barton. Rock buns: 1 T Ward; 2 H Barton; 3 S Coward. Pizza topping: 1 T Ward; 2 R Jones; 3 E Edmondson. 10-16yrs. Chocolate chip cookies: 1 A Coppinger; 2 A Hodgson; 3 I Wilson. Fruit scones: 1 K Barton; 2 A Coppinger; 3 I Wilson.  Plain swiss roll: 1 I Wilson; 2 C Mason. Melted traybake: 1 K Barton; 2 a Hodgson; 3 J Mason.  

Village Industries Silver Trophy, best overall exhibit: R Hutchinson. Miss Milburn Special, best cushion: Mrs E Armstrong. Mrs Lord special, over 80yrs: M Robinson. Levens Quilters Special, patchwork/quilting: Mrs P Rowsell. Miss J Clarke Special, best exhibit knitting/crochet: R Bridson. M Rawsthorne Special, best exhibit woodworking: R Hutchinson. Miss Holman Special, best exhibit classes 48-51: Megan Carter, Dean Barwick School. Mrs Ainsworth Special, best exhibitor under 5yrs: Louis Brennan, Dean Barwick School. GHP The Paper Warehouse special, best greetings card: Mrs S Johnston.GHP The Paper Warehouse special, best scrapbook page: Mrs A Ellis. Committee Special, best exhibit photographs: Mrs S Johnston. Smalley Perpetual Silver Rose Bowl, best embroidery exhibit: Mrs D Bage. The Agnes Collins Memorial Trophy, best piece counted thread: Mrs P Birtwhistle. Mrs Cavendish Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, best piece of work, 14-18yrs old: Robert Rawlinson. Townley Memorial Trophy, most points, group of craftworkers: Lunesdale Rug Makers. Miss Crane Memorial Trophy, most points, WI member: Mrs S Johnston. Mrs Metcalf Perpetual Silver Challenge Trophy, best handicraft exhibit: Miss R Hutchinson. Viscountess Gage Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points, Young Farmers Clubs: Jack Sowerby. Mrs Mather Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, best junior exhibit: George Bramwell. The Ouston Memorial Cup, best embroidery exhibit class 50/51: Philippa Bell. Lord & Lady Cavendish Silver Challenge Cup, best exhibit general handicraft, 8-12yrs old: Isabel Wilson. Lord & Lady Cavendish Silver Challenge Cup, best exhibit general handicraft, 8-12yrs old: Milly Yeoman. Mrs Hadwin Silver Salver, best exhibit canvas work: Mrs A Ellwood. Dorrie Galbraith, best exhibit, children’s art classes: Robert Rawlinson.