'Great turnout' at Barbon Sheep Show and SheepDog Trials

The event was held on Saturday, August 17, at Barbon Manor Park, described as one of the 'smallest and most traditional gatherings.'

The day was filled with various activities including a sheep show, stick show, sheep dog trials, a marquee lunch, and children's craft and sports.

The organisers were pleased with the turnout and the 'great' weather.

There was a 'great turnout' of sheep entries from farmers in the area, judged by Ethan Clark (Roughs), Chris Pye (Mules & Leicester’s), and John Thompson (Lowland and Fat Lambs).

One of the winning sheep (Image: Supplied)

Maddy Watson and Sam Sedgley were the winners of the Young Handlers Classes.

K. Milburn and A. Devlin won five trophies with their rough and lowland sheep and also took the Overall Champion title.

WA and GR Sedgley won Champion Mule, while N and L Allan took home Champion Leicester Lamb.

The champion mule lamb (Image: Supplied)

The stick show was also competitive, with G. Smithson winning three trophies, including Champion Stick, and G. Rennie winning the President's Choice trophy.

John James judged the Sheep Dog Trials, which had 69 entries.

The top three were Michael Longton with Nero (78), Tom Rome with Jessy (77), and Thomas Huddlestone with Lidl (76).

There were lots of prizes to be won (Image: Supplied)

Following were Carol Mellin with Ben (75), Meg Hutchinson with Katie (71), Ricky Hutchinson with Chrissey (70), and Phil Rigby with Anya (66).

The children's sports also had an 'amazing' turnout, with some new young participants.

Barbon Show secretary Clare Thompson expressed gratitude to everyone involved, including the committee, president Rachel Pedley, and the supporters.

She said: "We thank everyone for their continued support and help over the years, visiting the show and donating raffle prizes and sponsorship."