Show where town meets country (From Western Telegraph)

Show where town meets country

Pembroke Show Dance, regarded as South Pembrokeshire YFC's biggest annual fundraiser, has been abandoned because stringent licensing rules would land the club with a £2,000 bill.

For 30 years the dance following Pembroke Show has boosted this club's income and provided a rare opportunity for town to meet country.

But organisers said they reached the difficult decision of scrapping the event which would have followed Pembroke Show on Wednesday because Pembrokeshire County Council's public entertainment licensing requirements had become a financial burden.

Speaking at the show, dairy farmer, Roger Lewis, a former Pembrokeshire YFC county chairman, said it would leave a worrying hole in South Pembrokeshire YFC's finances. "At one time we would get around 800 people at the show dance, it was our single most important source of income," said Mr Lewis, of Poyerston Farm, Milton.

"This year the licence would have cost us £400 before we had even started looking at the cost of providing one bouncer for every 100 people and toilet facilities separate from those in place at the show. It would just have been too expensive."

Instead, the club and show Committee enjoyed a barbecue for invited guests to mark the end of what had been a hugely successful day. Funding sourced by PLANED had paid for a major pre-show advertising push and the results were evident with visitor numbers up by 20%.

There were good entries in all sections but it was the equine classes which proved to be the biggest draw with competitors up by 50%. Show chairman Charles Clewett said the advertising campaign in the run-up to the show had been crucial. "We have been rebuilding the show after foot-and-mouth and have brought in some changes such as changing the horse classes to appeal to younger riders," said the Tenby accountant.

RESULTS

HORSES Pater Jewellers Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best open novice Working Hunter Pony: B. Lavis, Simpson South Farm, Simpson Cross. K. M. Phillips Perpetual Challenge Cup for the show champion pony: Mr D. McKenzie, Kidwelly. Hunter Cup for the best hunter registered and hunted with an approved hunt: Sarah Whitfield, Penskyber Fawr, Letterston. J. R. Bennion Silver Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in the Hunter classes: Sarah Whitfield. Mr and Mrs Peter Lord Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best Working Hunter pony: Lydia Jones. Jayne Brace Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best Hunter-type pony: Mrs S. P. Todaro, 29 The Rath, Milford Haven. John James Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best horse-drawn turnout: Mrs Ann Windsor, Forest Farm, Whitland. Lloyds Bank Perpetual Challenge Cup for the winner of the unaffiliated open class: Shelly Bradley Martin. Beynon Family Cup for the winner of the In-Hand Hunter classes: J. Linge. Elizabeth Minchin Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best fancy dress pony: Chloe Bowen. Ken and Mary Griffiths Perpetual Trophy for the Mountain and Moorland section: Stephanie Rees. Show Champion Hunter: Mr D. McKenzie. Best girl rider: S. P. Todaro, 29 The Rath, Milford Haven. Markima Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best Welsh pony: Amy Thomas. John James Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Supreme Champion horse or pony: Mrs S. P. Todaro.

CATTLE S. G. Hathway and Son Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best commercial cow and calf: Anthony Cole. D. R.John Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best presented cattle line: Andrew Phillips, Windsor Farm, Lamphey. William Black Perpetual Trophy for the exhibitor gaining the most points in the cattle sections: Anthony Davies, Milton Manor, Milton. Keimira Challenge Cup for the best group of three animals: Anthony Davies. Mr and Mrs David Phillips Cup for the best child handler: Kim Brickell, Rose Cottage, Manorbier Newton. Philip Lewis Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best child handler, 16 years and under: Harry Davies, Milton Manor, Milton. Castlemartin Heavy Horse Society Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in the beef section: Anthony Davies. Stephen James Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best dairy heifer led by a YFC member: Andrew Phillips. Bobby Rogers Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in the beef section shown by a South Pembrokeshire farmer: Vicky Haines, The Old Church, West Williamston. J. R. Phillips Cup for the best beef heifer reared and led by a YFC member: Andrew Phillips. W.W. Morris Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best beef calf under 150 kgs: Ryan Cole. Dewi Harries Perpetual Memorial Cup for the best beef animal 350 kgs and over: Berni White, Hayes Farm, Milton. Champion dairy animal: Anthony Davies Champion beef animal: D. I. and H. M. Rogers, Coland Rise, Hayscastle. Supreme champion in the cattle section: D. I. and H. M. Rogers.

SHEEP Alliance and Leicester Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best Leicester-type ewe: K. and D. R. Price, Mountain Hall, Saron, Llandysul. Agri Lloyd Special Prize for the most points in the sheep section: Mrs Ann Callen, Corston Farm, Pembroke. Andrew Mathias Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best group of three animals: Mrs Ann Callen.

GOATS Mr and Mrs P. Dawson Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best bred Toggenburg: Mrs Joanne Stewart, The Mead, Manorbier Newton. Silfray Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best in show: Mrs Joanne Stewart. Rosemeadow Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best goatling in show: Mrs Rosina Moore, Mirianog West, Crosswell, Crymych. Hartridge Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best kid in show: Mrs Joanne Stewart. Celtic Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best milker in show: Mrs Joanne Stewart.

VINTAGE Roger Minchin Cup for the best agricultural tractor: R. M. James. Govan Davies Cup for the best exhibitor in the vintage section: Richard Scourfield. Mr G. O. Thomas Cup for the best stationary engine: Stephan Tucker, Lyville, The Green, Hundleton. Michael Colley Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best agricultural implement: Mr G. O. Thomas, Guydor, Lamphey. Richard Thomas Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best vintage or veteran car: Mr R. Davies.

PETS Supreme champion: Robert Coney, Lampeter Velfrey, with a four-month-old ram lamb, 'Belch'. Reserve champion: Lizzie Moore, Crymych, with a one-year-old Golden Retriever,

TRADE STANDS David Colley Shield for the best trade stand: Pembroke Castle Garage.

DOMESTIC SECTION Most points in the handicraft section: Jenny Orchard. Most outstanding exhibit in the handicraft section: Jenny Orchard. Most points in the handicraft section: Jenny Orchard. Most points in the cookery section: Helen Brickell. Most points in the rural craft section: Jo Ann Lewis. Most points in the teenage section: Michelle Smith. Most points in the childrens section: Rebecca Hart. Best child's painting, under 13: Eleanor Stevens. Best artist 16 and under: Elin Cox. Uphill Art Cup: Claire Morris. Most points in the art section: Derek Evans and Barbara Vergette. Simeon Lloyd Photography Prize, Adult: Menna Evans. Simeon Lloyd Photography Prize, Child: Joe Bryant. Best exhibit in the wine section: David Tinker. Most points in the floral art section: Jo Lawrence.

HORTICULTURE SECTION Most points in novice section: Andrew Phillips. Most points in fruit and vegetable section: Les Thomas. Most points in flower section: Richard Davies. Most points in horticulture section: Richard Davies. Best exhibit in runner beans section: Les Thomas. Best exhibit in dahlia classes: Richard Davies. Best exhibit in roses classes: Richard Davies. Most points in vegetable section: Les Thomas. Best exhibit in vegetable section: Les Thomas. Best exhibit in the novice sweet pea section: Jennifer Griffiths.