What's on in June

The Otley Show came up to expectations - we were pleased to get a 3rd place against stiff opposition, and we spent an enjoyable hour or so taking in the many and varied entertainments on offer at the show.  Unusual highlights were a blacksmiths competition, and a display of mounted games.
June is fast approaching, however, so what's on?  We have attended the South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Civic Sunday pony show for the past two years - an interesting little show in an unusual location on a sports field in the middle of a housing estate!  This year, we may give this a miss and revisit Hanlith Hall on the second Sunday in June.  The Three Counties Show, at Malvern, is on 17th to 19th June, but entries have already closed for this - it's necessary to plan ahead to enter these big shows, as the closing dates can be as much as 6 weeks before the show.  Cheshire County is another big one, but this one is midweek, on 21st to 23rd.

I can greatly recommend the Crowle Show on 26th June.  This is a good local agricultural show and country fair, with lots to see and buy - a good selection of trade stands, and both mountain and moorland and shetland classes, with a good attendance.  It's not far from Goole and easy to find. Schedules and entry forms can be found on www.crowleshow.org.uk and entries are taken in advance by 18th June, or on the day.