Bumper crowd for 150th show (From Western Telegraph)

Bumper crowd for 150th show

Cardigan's 150th County Agricultural Show on Wednesday was an enormous success, as a bumper crowd passed through the gates.

Show officials were delighted. "It is especially pleasing that our 150th show has broken all attendance records, said show secretary Mrs Gill Jones, whose husband Sulwyn chairs the show committee. "We can't put a firm figure on it, but the gate was the best ever," she added.

The event was again staged at Briscwn Fields, under the patronage of mayor, Cllr Linda Grace. All schoolchildren under the age of 11 were given free admission in celebration of the anniversary.

Said Sulwyn Jones: "Entries were up in all sections and it was pleasing to see so many youngsters attending and competing.

"Our show day luncheon had been extended to enable us to invite past presidents and their partners.

"And a 150th anniversary plaque was issued to all exhibitors to mark the occasion." The Wilsons of Tregibby, Cardigan - Hefin (holsteins) and 18-year-old Arwyn (Jerseys) - dominated the dairy section, a sector now having to work hard against the ravages of TB after the impact of the foot and mouth crisis.

Hefin Wilson carried off another supreme dairy championship award after landing the supreme prizes at Stoneleigh and the Royal Welsh.

Champions Cattle Section: Dairy - Holstein: Champion and Reserve: A. H. (Hefin) Wilson, Tregibby, Cardigan. Jersey - Champion and Reserve: A. H. (Arwyn) Wilson, Tregibby, Cardigan. Dexter - Champion: Rhydian Jenkins, Cynwil Elfed. Supreme champion in the dairy section: A H (Hefin) Wilson.

Beef Classes: Welsh Black - Champion: Mr and Mrs G. R. and M. I. Phillips, Dancoed, Cwmgwaun, Fishguard; Reserve - Mr and Mrs E. C. and H. M. Carberry, Llandeilo. Hereford - Champion: Mr and Mrs G. and M. Bowen, Pentalar, Rosebush, Clynderwen; Reserve - Mr and Mrs T. G. and E. I. Thorne, Studdolph Hall, Milford Haven. Any Other Beef Breed - Champion and Reserve: Mr and Mrs G. D. Cannings, Drefach/Velindre. Commercial Beef - Champion and Reserve, Miss Emily Jones, Lampeter.

Cattle - Local Classes: Best dairy calf under six months bred by YFC member under 26: Arwyn Wilson. Best calf under 12 months: Mr and Mrs M. Davies, Hafod, Ferwig, Cardigan. Best child handler of female cattle, 11 years and under: Rheon James, Cynwil Elfed. Best child handler of female cattle, 12-16 years of age: Non Thorne, Studdolph Hall, Milford Haven. Best child handler overall: Rheon James.

Horse Section: Shires - Champion: W. T. Jones, Tywyn; Reserve - Mr and Mrs E. Davies, Llwch yr Hal Uchaf, Blaencillech, Newcastle Emlyn. Welsh Ponies, Section B - Champion: Mr and Mrs S. Davies; Reserve - Mrs D. Jones, Nantgaredig. Welsh Cobs, Section D - Champion: W. I. James, Hendrewen, Manorowen; Reserve - David Evans, Aberaeron. Welsh Pony, Cob Type, Section C - Champion: Horeb Stud, Llandysul; Reserve - Mr and Mrs G. M. Jones, Llanddewi Brefi. Welsh Mountain Ponies, Section A - Champion: Miss J. M. Reed, Long House, Wiston; Reserve - Reed Family, Tyngwndwn Stud, New Quay. Welsh Part-Bred - Champion: Mrs Ann Pritchard-Simmons, Cardiff; Reserve - Mrs C. Powell, Seven Sisters. Palomino - Champion: 1250; Reserve - Miss S. Charlton, Woodlands, Newcastle Emlyn. Pure or Part-Bred Arabs - Champion: J. Bryant, Rogerlay, Kidwelly; Reserve - Mrs J. Edwards, Cwmbarre, Rhydlewis. Riding Pony Breeding - Champion: Mrs S. M. Vaughan, Home Farm, Camrose; Reserve - Mr and Mrs J. A. Hackley, Merry Moor, Laugharne. Hunters - Champion: Miss R. Curtis, Fforest Farm, Newport; Reserve - S. Gregory, Llangain. Children's Riding Ponies - Champion: Mrs T. Jones; Reserve - Miss N. Davies and S. H. Bonner, Tregaron. Mini Championship: Miss N. Davies and S. H. Bonner; Reserve - Mrs A. Green, Ivy Cottage, Rudbaxton. Working Hunter Ponies - Champion: Mrs K. Fenrich, Maes y Cwm Degwel, St Dogmaels; Reserve - Mrs J. John, The Jays, Treffgarne. Show Hunter Ponies - Champion: Mrs M. Lewindon, Cranham Barn, Freystrop; Reserve - Mr I. E. Squelch and Gemma James, The Croft, Camrose. Shetland Ponies (standard) - Champion: Mr and Mrs H. C. Thomas, Fronlan, Cwmbach, Whitland; Reserve - J. W. Davies, Llanelli. Shetland Ponies (miniature) - Champion: K. and L. Card, Pencader; Reserve - Mr and Mrs C. K. Seward, Porthyrhyd. Donkeys - Champion: Miss Hazel James, Shire hall, Moorland Road, Freystrop; Reserve - Miss S. Cooper, The Old Granary, Henfeddau, Llanfyrnach. Coloured Horses and Ponies - Champion: Mrs Y. J. Allan, Sarnau; Reserve - Mrs L. Morgan, Carmarthen. Miniature Horses (Falbella and Part-Bred Falbella) - Champion and Reserve: Mr and Mrs S. Brierley-Jones, Fferm Glandy, Hebron, Whitland. Any Foreign Breed - Champion: S. Gregory, Nant y Gwair, Hebron, Pencader; Reserve - Mrs J. F. Duke, Garnant. Driving and Harness - Champion: Mrs C. Gregory, Llangain; Reserve - Miss V. M. Hunter-Thomson, Capel Hendre, Ammanford.

Trade Stands - Class 'A' (under 25ft): winner - Glan Thomas, Tremain, Cardigan. Class 'B' (25ft and over): winner - Oasis, Aberporth.