COCKERMOUTH AND DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Established 1849
President: J. Palmer Esq.
List of Premiums
Offered for Competition
held at
THE FITZ, Low Road, Cockermouth
on
Saturday, 4th August 2007
Cover provided for all cattle
Entries Close - Saturday 28th July 2007
Secretary: Mrs N. E. Boyes
Middle Gill Farm, Howgate, Whitehaven, CA28 6PP.
Telephone/Fax: 01946 692798
Email: cockermouthshow@btconnect.com
For Horses: Miss L. Stanger, Tel: 01900 828602
For Industrial Section: Mrs R. Lawson, Tel: 01946 830370
For Poultry Section: Mr Graham, Tel: 01900 824575
For Vintage Section: Mr D. Wallace, Tel: 01900 66202
Web: www.cockermouthshow.co.uk
Attested Cattle
(Brucellosis-free Cattle Only)
Judging commences 10.00am unless otherwise stated.
(All entries to be halter led)
Entry Fee Cattle section £3.00 per entry
HOLSTEIN
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
Judge: Mr Matt Fisher, Yanwath
1. Unserved Heifer.
2. Heifer, in Calf.
3. Cow, in Calf.
4. Heifer, in Milk.
5. Second Calved Cow, in Milk.
6. Senior Cow, in Milk, to have calved three times or more.
CHAMPION PRIZE
THE EMERALDGILL PERPETUAL TROPHY, presented by R. A. & J. E. SKELTON, for the CHAMPION HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN. Not to be won outright.
Special Prizes - WATERLOO CUP - Best Home Bred Animal.
7. THREE BRITISH HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN CATTLE (any age or sex) the property of one Exhibitor. First-£5, Second-£3, Third £2.
8. The Border Lakeland Holstein Breeders’ Club will give First-£8, Second-£5, Third-£2 for the BEST FEMALE bred by the Exhibitor, who must have been a paid up member of the Club on 1st January, 2007.
9. Prize for the BEST PAIR OF FEMALES bred by the Exhibitor. First-£10, Second-£6, Third-£4.
THE HOLSTEIN uk CATTLE SOCIETY of Great Britain and Ireland will present special rosettes for the Supreme Champion and Reserve Supreme Champion registered with the Society and exhibited by a member of the Society.
The Holstein Cattle Society retains the right to pregnancy diagnose, at its discretion, any female where these awards have been accepted.
Entries are registered to animals in the Herd Book on Classes B, C or D of the Supplementary Register.
Champion Special prize money £20
Junior Special Competition
Judge: Mr Matt Fisher, Yanwath
10. Holstein type Heifer under 12 months old to be shown by Stockperson aged 16yrs and under.
11. Holstein type Heifer under 12 months old to be shown by Stockperson aged 17 to 26.
Winners of Classes 10 & 11 to receive Semen Straws to the value of £25 donated by Genus Plc.
First Prize-£15, Second Prize-£10, Third Prize-£5
First Prize-£15 for the Best Handler, Second Prize-£10, Third Prize-£5
Straws to the value of £25 donated by Genusplc to the best handler.
Cattle for premiums 10 and 11 not to have been shown in any other class. No entry fee, and prize for every entry, other than prize winners.
THE SELLAFIELD TROPHY donated by BNF plc will be presented for the Best Animal in these Classes. Also straws to the value of £25 donated by Genus.
AYRSHIRES
According to society rules cattle must have at least 25% Ayrshire Blood irrespective of colour.
Judge: To be arranged (Judging to commence 10.00am)
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
12. Heifer, in Calf.
13. Cow, in Calf.
14. Heifer, in Milk.
15. Cow, in Milk.
16. Unserved Heifer.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP will be presented by Mrs Strickland, Mawbray, for the Best Animal in the Ayrshire Cattle classes. To be won three times in all.
Champion Special prize money £20.
JERSEY SECTION
Judge: Mr A. J. Harrison, Leyburn
Judging to commence 10.00am.
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
17. Heifer, in Calf.
18. Cow, in Calf.
19. Heifer, in Milk.
20. Cow, in Milk.
21. Unserved Heifer.
22. Best Pair of Females (as per Class 9)
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP will be presented for The Best Animal in the Jersey Classes (not to be won outright).
The Jersey Cattle Society offers a special rosette and prize card for the Best Jersey Cow or Heifer, Registered in the Herd Book. Bred by the Exhibitor who is a member of the Jersey Cattle Society.
Champion Special prize money £20.
INTERBREED
Prize for the Best Pair of inter breed Dairy Cattle on Field £25.
Judge: Mr I. Watson, Newlands Farm
The TYSON TAYLOR MEMORIAL SHIELD for the Dairy Interbreed Champion, presented by his family.
CHAROLAIS
Judging to commence at 10.30am
Judge: Mr C. Campbell, Alnwick
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
23. Cow
24. Heifer, in Calf or in Milk, not showing more than six broad teeth.
25. Heifer, unserved, showing not more than two broad teeth.
26. Bull, any age.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP will be presented by Mr J. J. Lawson for BEST ANIMAL. Not to be won outright.
Champion Special prize money £20
SIMMENTAL
Judging to commence at 10a.m.
Judge: Mr C. Campbell, Alnwick
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
27 Cow.
28. Heifer, in Calf or in Milk, not showing more than six broad teeth.
29. Heifer, unserved, showing more than two broad teeth.
30. Bull, any age.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP will be presented by the late Mr J. H. Cass for the BEST ANIMAL. Not to be won outright. Champion Special prize money £20
LIMOUSIN
Judge: Mr Mulholland, Great Orton
Judging to commence at 10am
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
31. Cow.
31. Heifer, in Calf or in Milk, not showing more than six broad teeth.
33. Heifer, unserved, showing not more than two broad teeth.
34. Bull, any age.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP will be presented by the late Mr I. H. Eilbeck for the BEST ANIMAL. Not to be won outright.
Champion Special prize money £20
BLONDE D’AQUITAINE
Judging commences at 10.30am
Judge: Mr A. Foster, Mealsgate
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
35. Cow.
36. Heifer, in Calf or Milk, not showing more than six broad teeth.
37. Heifer, unserved, showing not more than two broad teeth.
38. Bull, any age.
Lawson Cup for Champion Animal presented by W & R Lawson (not to be won outright)
Albright & Wilson present a cup for BEST BULL (not to be won outright)
Fuel Services Cumbria will donate a Trophy for Best Female (not to be won outright).
Champion Special prize money £20
ANY OTHER BRITISH BEEF BREED
Judge: Mr S. Graham, Miller Hill
Judging to commence at 11.15am
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
39. Cow
40. Heifer, in Calf or in Milk, not showing more than than 6 broad teeth.
41. Heifer, unserved, not showing more than two broad teeth.
42. Bull, any age.
There will be a Trophy for the Best Animal, (not to be won outright).
Champion Special prize money £20
BELGIUM BLUE
Judging to commence at 11.00am
Judge: Mr M. Nelson, Lancaster
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
43. Cow
44. Heifer, in Calf or in Milk, not showing more than than 6 broad teeth.
45. Heifer, unserved, not showing more than two broad teeth.
46. Bull, any age.
Champion Prize, Cup kindly presented by MR J. A. BOWE, (not to be won outright.)
Champion Special prize money £20
COMMERCIAL BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP
Judge: Mr Mulholland, Great Orton
Judging to commence at 11.30am
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
47. Beef type animal under 15 months old.
Animal not to have been entered in any other class.
48. Beef type animal over 15 months old.
Animal not to have been entered in any other class.
49. Beef type animal to be shown by young Stockperson under 26 years of age who has shown in either classes 47 & 48.
CUP presented by W. P. Steel for the BEST ANIMAL in the Commercial Beef Championship. Not to be won outright. Class 49, if the overall winner is a Y.F.C. member Special Prize of £15 to be presented to his/her club.
Champion Special prize money £20
CHAMPION PRIZE
Judge: Mr I. Watson, Newlands Farm
The John Scott Perpetual Memorial Trophy for the Beef Interbreed Champion to be presented by his family.
BEST PAIR
Best Pair of inter breed Beef Cattle on field £25.
Judge: Mr Ian Watson, Newlands Farm, Carlisle
CHAMPION PRIZE:
THE NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK TROPHY will be presented for the BEST BEAST on the Show Field. Not to be won outright (Champions only).
Judge: Mr Ian Watson, Newlands Farm, Carlisle
CHAMPION PRIZE
The Richmond Bowl, presented by the family of the late W.H Richmond will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the most points in the Cattle section. Not to be won outright. The society will give a replica to the winner each year.
Prize: First £20, Second Prize £15 Third Prize £10, Fourth Prize £5.
Sheep
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
Entry Fee for Sheep Section £1 per entry.
SPECIAL CLASSES FOR Y.F.C. SHEEP
Judge: Mr J. Whiteford, Brampton
50a. One Sheep, Accredited, any Breed, (Male).
50b. One Sheep, Accredited, any Breed (Female)
51a One Sheep, Non Accredited, any Breed (Male)
51b One Sheep, Non Accredited, any Breed (Female)
The entries to be shown by a Y.F.C. member. Sheep not to have been exhibited in any other class.
NORTH OF ENGLAND MULES
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd, to the overall champion.
Judges: Mr G. P. Taylor, Asby
52. Three North of England Mule Ewe’s correct in mouth and udder, to have reared lambs this season.
53. Three North of England Mule Gimmer Shearlings.
54. Three North of England Mule Gimmer Shearlings, to have reared lambs this season.
55. Three North of England Mule Wether Lambs.
56. Three North of England Mule Gimmer Lambs.
57. One North of England Mule Gimmer Lamb (Not to be shown in any other class).
58. Three North of England Mule Gimmer Lambs (restricted to competition residing within fifteen miles of the Show Field, not to be shown in any other class.
CHAMPION PRIZE
TANKARD for BEST GROUP OF THREE MULE GIMMER LAMBS. Donated by J. Bibby Agriculture Ltd.
TROPHY donated by The Late Mr M. Todhunter for the winner of Premium 58.
Prize of £5 donated by North of England Mule Sheep Association for the Best pair of Female Mule Sheep owned and exhibited by a member of the Association.
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd to the overall champion pen of Three.
CUP presented by R. Timmins for BEST GROUP OF THREE Not to be won outright.
CROSS BRED SHEEP
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
Judge: Mr J. Whiteford, Brampton
59. Three Suffolk Cross Ewe’s or Shearlings.
60. Three Half Bred (White Faced) Ewe’s or Shearlings.
61. Three Continental (Cross) Ewe’s or Shearlings.
62. Three Prime Lambs (Any cross except in Premium 58. Not to exceed 120 kilos)
63. Three Prime Lambs (Any cross Except as in Premium 58 to exceed 120 kilos)
A Rosebowl kindly donated by Jim Peet Agriculture for Best 3 Cross Bred Sheep
SPECIAL PRIZES
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd to the overall champion pen of Three.
HERDWICKS
Judge: A. Race, Burnthwaite
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
64. Aged Ram.
65. Three Year Old Ram.
66. Shearling Ram.
67. Ram Lamb.
68. One Ewe, to show milk.
69. One Two-Shear Gimmer.
70. One Gimmer Shearling.
71. One Gimmer Lamb.
SPECIAL PRIZES
72. Group of Rams comprising One Aged, One 3 Year Old, One Shearling and One Lamb, Prize £5.00.
73. Group of Females comprising One Aged, One 3 Year Old, One Shearling and One Lamb, Prize £5.00.
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd to the overall Champion.
CHAMPION PRIZES
A CUP donated by Spillars Farm Foods for Best Herdwick to be presented outright to winner three times in succession or four times in all.
SWALEDALES
Judge: Mr T. Brogden, Kirby Stephen
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
74. Aged Ram.
75. Shearling Ram.
76. Ram Lamb.
77. Ewe, to Show milk.
78. Two Shear Gimmer.
79. Gimmer Shearling.
80. Gimmer lamb.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP donated by BOCM Silcock for Best Swaledale to be presented to winner three times in succession or four times in all.
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd. to the overall champion.
BLUEFACED LEICESTERS
Judge: Mr A. Barrett, Hexham
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
81. Aged Ram.
82. Shearling Ram.
83. Ram Lamb.
84. One Ewe.
85. Gimmer Shearling.
86. Gimmer Lamb.
SPECIAL PRIZE
87. Group of Three, Comprising One Male and Two Females £5.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP presented by Messrs. Raine for BEST ANIMAL To be won three times in all.
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd to the overall champion.
Accredited Sheep Only
SUFFOLK SHEEP
Judge: Mr J. Harrison, Wickerfield
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
88. Aged Ram.
89. Shearling Ram.
90. Ram Lamb.
91. One Ewe.
92. Gimmer Shearling.
93. Gimmer Lamb.
Flock Registration No. required where possible.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A Tankard donated by Mr. R. H. Carter for the Best Pure Bred Suffolk Sheep to be won twice in succession, or three times in all by a different animal.
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd. to the overall champion.
TEXEL SHEEP
Judge: Mr J. Clark, Les Mahagow
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
94. Aged Ram.
95. Shearling Ram.
96. Ram Lamb.
97. One Ewe.
98. Gimmer Shearling.
99. Gimmer Lamb.
SPECIAL PRIZE
100. Group of Home Bred Sheep consisting of one ewe, one shearling and one Gimmer Lamb-A Cup donated by G.N. & J. Hetherington, Crookdale House, not to be won outright, (No Prize money)
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd. to the overall champion.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A CUP for the Best Animal. Not to be won outright.
BELTEX SHEEP
Judge: Mr J. Whiteford, Brampton
First Prize £10 Second Prize
£5 Third Prize £3
101. Aged Ram.
102. Shearling Ram.
103. Ram Lamb.
104. One Ewe.
105. Gimmer Shearling.
106. Gimmer Lamb.
CHAMPION PRIZE
Cup kindly presented by Messers Stobbart (not to be won outright).
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell’s Auction Co. Ltd. to the overall champion.
CHAROLAIS SHEEP
Judge: Mr Richard Geldard, Levens
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
107. Aged Ram.
108. Shearling Ram.
109. Ram Lamb.
110. One Ewe.
111. Gimmer Shearling.
112. Gimmer Lamb.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A £10 Special Prize donated by Mitchell's Auction Co. Ltd. to the overall champion.
A Cup for best animal, kindly donated by N.F.U. Cockermouth. (Not to be won outright)
BEST PAIRS
Judge: Mr J. Smith Jackson, Haltwhistle
Best Pair Hill Sheep - £25.
Best Pair Lowland Sheep - £25.
CHAMPION PRIZE
A Cup presented in memory of Mr Stan Edmondson for Best Bred Sheep on Field (Champion Sheep Only).
Judge: Mr J. Smith Jackson, Haltwhistle
The Willan Richardson Trophy, presented by the Family of the late Willan Richardson will be awarded to the Exhibitor gaining the most points in the Sheep Classes. The Society will give a replica to the winner each year.
Sheep Dogs
Entry Fee £1
Judging 12noon - Judge: The President
First Prize £6 Second Prize £4 Third Prize £2
113. Most Handsome Dog.
114. Most Handsome Bitch.
A Cup kindly presented by DR Herd for the Best Sheep Dog (not to be won outright).
Foxhounds
(To be from recognised Packs)
Entry Fee £1
Judging 1.00pm - Judge: Mr J. Jackson, Wythop
First Prize £6 Second Prize £4 Third Prize £2
115. Entered Dog.
116. Entered Bitch.
117. Unentered Puppy Dog.
118. Unentered Puppy Bitch.
CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZES
RICHARDSON CUP (not to be won outright) for Best Group of Four from the same Pack. (animals to be exhibited in above classes. Each handler of the winning group will receive an award.(£5 each)
CHALLENGE TROPHY (not to be won outright) presented by R. Nicholson, Isel for Champion Hound. The winner will also receive £5.
Terriers
Judging 1.00pm - Judge: Mr J. Jackson, Wythop
Entries Accepted on Show Day
First Prize £4 Second Prize £2 Third Prize £1 (Entry Fee 50p)
WORKING TERRIERS SUITABLE FOR FOX
119. Dog.
120. Bitch.
121. Dog and Bitch under one year.
JACK RUSSELL TERRIERS
122. Dog.
123. Bitch.
124. Dog and Bitch under one year.
BORDER TERRIERS
125. Dog.
126. Bitch.
127. Dog and Bitch under one year.
CHAMPION PRIZES
CUP for Best Animal (Border Terriers)
CUP for Best Jack Russell, presented by C. Hodgson.
THE ERIC ALLISON TROPHY will be presented for Best Working Terrier (any sex).
Champion Terrier £5.00
128. Terrier Racing
Commencing approx 12.30pm Entry Fee 20p Accepted on Show Day.
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £2 Fourth Prize £1
Mr J. Cowen will give a tankard (not to be won outright).
Children’s Pets
Judge: The President. (No entry Fee Payable)
Entries on Show Day
First Prize £3 Second Prize £2 Third Prize £1
Fourth Prize £1 Fifth Prize £1 all other competitors will recieve a prize
Children’s Pets to be owned and shown by children under the age of 8 years.
Children’s Pets to be owned and shown in age group 8-12 years.
Children’s Pets to be owned and shown by children in the age group 12-15 years.
Heavy Horses
Judge: To be arranged
First Prize £20 Second Prize £10 Third Prize £5
Entry Fee £3 per animal
Judging commences 11.30pm
129. Mare or Gelding 3 years old and upwards.
130. Yearling, Colt Gelding or Filly.
131. Two Year Old Gelding or Filly.
132. Foal, Colt or Filly.
The Boadle Trophy presented to overall winner.
Horse Schedule available from Horse Secretary
Goats
Judge: To be decided
Entry Fee £1 per entry.
First Prize £10 Second Prize £5 Third Prize £3
168. Milking Goat, White.
169. Milking Goat, Coloured.
170. Goating, White.
171. Goating, Coloured.
172. Female Kid, White.
173. Female Kid, Coloured.
CHAMPION PRIZES
A Cup presented by the Bradford and Bingley Building Society for the Best Animal in the above classes. Not to be owned outright.
The Tudor Hill Trophy for the Best Kid in the Show, not to be won outright.
The Ashness Cup for the Best Goatling, not to be won outright
Vintage Class
Judges: To be decided
No Entries Fee Payable
174. Mobile Vehicle.
175. Tractor.
176. Stationary Engine.
177. Collection of Farm Implements and Bygones and models.
178. Motorcycles
179. Stationary Engines 1.5 HP & under
180. Commercial Vehicles
A Cup will be presented to the Best Exhibit in the Vintage Section.
J. Elliot Cup (not to be won outright.
Gift for every entry.
A Cup for Best Engine, Joe Dempster Memorial Cup (not to be won outright).
Poultry Section
Entry Forms available (Mr J. Graham) 71, High Brigham, Brigham
Entry Fee 50p
Judges: Hard Feather - Mr H. Brown, Leegate
Soft Feather - Mr P. Clements, Egremont
First Prize £4 Second Prize £3 Third Prize £2
TRADE STAND COMPETITION
A prize of £25 will be given to the Trade stand adjudged by the President to the best
presented on the show field. A prize of £15 will be given to the best small trade stand.