The Wasdale Head Show

Wasdale Head Show Day

THE 2009 WASDALE HEAD SHEPHERDS MEET WAS HELD ON THE 10 OCTOBER 2009

Since the sad loss of our Long Standing Secretary, David Smith passed away we have appointed a New Show Secretary, Mike Naylor and he can be contacted direct on marra1@hotmail.com for General Show enquiries.

For Vintage Class Enquires please contact Rob Steele on rob@214fells.com

I am Pleased to report that The Wasdale Head Show was back into Full Swing this year after the Disaster of lest year when the show had to be cancelled for the First time in it’s History due to the inclement weather.

This year the day dawned fine, and driving up by the side of the lake in the early morning, the mist was just lifting and the lake was so still that there was an almost perfect reflection of the mountains that surround the show-field. By and large the day remained fine and the turnout of people was tremendous.

In fact early indications suggest that we have recouped most of our losses form last year when the show was cancelled.

We had a great turnout of sheep and the Vintage Class was the best ever with approaching 100 exhibitors. The Fell Race was also very well supported with a greater number of runners than normal, we had a wonderful terrier race, The display of sticks attracted a lot of attention too. All the Dog judging, both working and none working also went well as did the Childrens Sports. The Craft Barn was its usual success even if slightly less attended because of the good weather,

So – All in All, I am Happy to report that the Wasdale Head Sow this year was a Great Success.

Please click here to download the show results

Rob Steele, Vintage Class organiser, Fell Race steward and General Dogsbody

Photos below from Rob Steele of www.pro-tector.co.uk

On behalf of the Members of the Solway Jaguar I have taken it upon myself to thankyou and your committee for such a wonderful welcome.

It is without doubt the best show we have been to this year. I am only sorry I did not get to make the most of the other attractions.
I am sending you copies of Brian Greens photos he forwarded to me, use any of them on your web if you wish.
I have every confidence we shall return next year, I have every respect for your regualar exhibitors and only seek to enhance not overwhelm the displays.
Thanks again
 
Ken Jardine

Photos below of the 2009 show from Simon Bleasdale

********THE 2008 WASDALE HEAD SHOW & SHEPHERDS WAS CANCELED DUE TO THE RAIN STORMS*********

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The 2007 Wasdale Head Show was held on 13 October 2007

Well despite a cold, wet and coudy morning the Wasdale Head Show went ahead, and was very well attended.

We will post the results and official photos here as soon as we have them , unitil then here are a few pictures from the day to keep you going !

THERE were two things everyone was talking about at this year's Wasdale Show: the weather and the standard of the sheep entries.
The Wasdale Head backdrop was all the more beautiful basking in such glorious sunshine on Saturday making it seem more like mid-summer than mid-October.
And there was a buzz about the traditional Shepherds' Meet and Show this year due to the high quality and number of exhibits.
Sheep judge Joe Richardson, of Lamplugh, said he had really enjoyed the show. "There was a good show of Herdwicks today, the best there's been for a while," he said.
And winner of the trophy for the Overall Champion, Andrew Race, said the show of sheep had been of a higher standard than last year. Mr Race, of Burnthwaite Farm, Wasdale Head, also scooped the cup for Champion Male, which he won last year.
Champion Female trophy went to Heather Naylor-Lopez and her husband Andrew Lopez, of Row Head, Wasdale Head, they were also helped by Heather's brother Alan.
"There has been a very good standard this year, a lot more people seem to have got interested again in showing sheep," said Heather.
Andrew added: "I think people are getting back into the swing after the foot and mouth."
There were plenty of other attractions to keep the crowds entertained, from terrier racing, sheep shearing and goat-milking demonstrations to hound trails, fell racing, children's races and stalls.
As always, Glen Tubman took to the microphone and ensured everyone had a smile on their faces with his dry wit.
Octogenarian David Smith, the show's secretary of more than 30 years, said the weather had played an important part in the good turn-out.
Once again Millom's John Williamson stole the show for best in show in the stick classes. His plain horn shepherd's crook was judged to be the best. He also took the title last year.
“There was an old huntsman who encouraged me to start making them and then one or two farmers asked me and it went from there. I still make them now but not as many,” he said.
“I enjoy coming here and having a crack, you meet a lot of people from all over the place.”
Egremont folk were victorious in the vintage classes with Robert Jobson, of Daleview Gardens, taking the Best on Field trophy for cars and motorcycles with his Moto Guzzi 250 and Alan Williams, of Gillfoot Avenue, taking the Best on Field trophy for tractors and stationary engines with his 1938 Lister.
For news of fell racing and hound trailing from the show, see the sports pages.

anyone interested in the fell races to our website www.bofra.co.uk, where they will find race information, results and photographs

The 2006 Wasdale Head Shepherds meet and show day was held on 14 October 2006

Photos and results below

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Wasdale show Saturday 8 October 2005

The day dawned wet and murky but cleared up to be a fine day. The report here is an intrin one while we wait for the official photos and results done. Watch this for more details

Clcik the movie play button below to watch the Terrier racing on video! ( best on a broadband connection due to download time)

Terrier Race One (Click here to watch)

Terrier Race Two (Click here to watch)

Terrier Race Three (Click here to watch)

Below you will find my photos and some others kindly contributed as well as the results. Directly below however are the Official Show day photographs, click for a bigger image

2005 Wasdale Head Show

I am Pleased to report that This years show was a great success in spite of the rain in the morning, Early indications from our gate-keepers are that we had similar numbers attending as last year, Everything ran smoothly and all the people that I had the opportunity to speak to enjoyed their day.

 

Dog trialing ! dogs circled on Yewbarrow. (honest)

The Wasdale Head Shepherds' meet & Show

Wasdale show Saturday 8 October 2005

to be held at Wasdale Head

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