THAME + ALTHORP + CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE 
+ SOUTH WESTERN COUNTRY SHOWS

All pictures taken at

The South Western Game and Country Show 21st & 22nd July 2007
The Tame Country Shows - April 2004 - March 2005 - April 2006 - April 2007
The Althorp Country Show - 24th & 25th June 2006  
The Cholmondeley Castle Country Show 24th & 25th October 2005


PICTURES 2006 
CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE GAME & COUNTRY SHOW
30th SEPTEMBER  -  1st OCTOBER
"THE LAST SHOW OF THE 2006 SEASON"

 


For pictures of "The Sandringham Country Show" -  "The Knebworth Country Show" - "Belvoir Castle Country Show"  and other Country Shows
please scroll down and click on links at the bottom of this page.


"The Althorp Country Show" was the first "Living Heritage Event"  held  in the estate grounds of The Spencer's ancestral family home - the resting place of 
Lady Diana, Princess of Wales.
Charles, 9th Earl Spencer, delighted visitors by joining in the fun of the side shows.
"The Tame Country Show" and "The Cholmodeley Castle Country Show" 
were the opening and closing shows of "The English Country Show" season starting in the spring and finishing in the early autumn up to 2005.
The 2006 season began earlier with "The Eastern Counties Game and Country Show" held in Ipswich at The Sussex Showground  - March 2006. 
These pictures only represent a "taster". 
Other shows included the locations of "Broadlands" and "Royal Sandringham". 
Part of the fun is being prepared for the unpredictable English weather but a general camaraderie enthuses throughout.
Visitors are able to meet and mingle with exhibitors - special display participants - eventers - traders - crafters - enjoying 
"The Country Show Experience".



The Althorp Country Show  -  24th / 25th June 2006
Dave was the main arena compere at the shows which generally attract a spectacular number of visitors, who are able to see over twenty-four demonstrations and personalities. These include "Gamegoer Country Displays", "Hawkeye Falconry", "Modern Dog Display", "Horseball", "Mounted Games Association", "Tom Longton Sheep Dog Demonstration",  "Scurry Driving", "Side-Saddle",  "Lurcherworld Pet Prize Chase", "John Stirland's Gardening Show".  Along with these other displays included:-  "Fur and Feathers", "Rabbits and Hamsters", "Gillies-Leap Fun Scurry", "Fly-fishing", "Horse Logging",  "Vintage Cars", "Funfair-sideshow events". In addition there are invariably over forty crafters and ninety traders.  These events prove, once again, that "Country Shows" are a thriving tradition throughout England.

 

Presenting "Scurry Driving" winners' rosettes
Dave with "The Mayor of Thame" Nigel Champken - Woods
Thame Country Show - 7th / 8th / 9th April 2007

 


"Mama" Barbara a regular visitor to Kerala where she meets up with
Chris Neal - Hawkeye Falconry Display with Dave.
Althorp  -  June  -  2006

Annie Longton (left) -  "Tom Longton Sheepdog Display"  introducing
 the youngest "Sheepdog" member "Ellie May" to arena spectators.
Althorp  -  June  -  2006

 


The Thame Country Shows  -  2004  /  2007

Horseball "London" (in red) v "Nottingham" (in blue)
Going for the ball - top left of picture.
Thame  -  2004

"London" in possession - rider left
"Nottingham" went on to become overall winners.
Thame  -  2004

 

 

Dog Agility Display
"Bizzie" (Handled by Barbara) a collie having fun.
Thame Country Show  -  April 2004

Steven Longton making his debut in the main arena.
" THE TOM LONGTON SHEEPDOG DISPLAY "
Thame Country Show  -  April 2007

 

 

Exciting fun with
The Mounted Games Association
Thame Country Show  -  April 2007

Winning team of The Mounted Games - Warwickshire
Katie-Steven-Aron-Melanie-Kirsty (standing front).
Thame Country Show  -  April 2004


 

 

Dave cuddles up to a Shire Horse
Thame  Country Show 2005

Main arena view where Dave was compere.
Thame Country Show  2005
 

 

The South Western Game and Country Show  -  21st / 22nd July 2007
 
Whilst many areas of England were flooded - the differences in the English weather were demonstrated as 
the south-west County of Devon enjoyed sunshine ! 
This was the first "Living Heritage" event at The Westpoint Showground.

Ro Day - President of The Mounted Games Association G.B.
introducing Dave to "Peanuts" a 28 year old spotted pony.

Tom Longton expertly demonstrating,  with his 
dog " Scruff ", how to pen some Herdwick sheep.

 

 

The Cholmondeley Castle Country Show  -  24th / 25th August 2005
The Cholmondeley Castle Country Show - believe it or not pronounced as "Chumly Castle"  was held in the beautiful and expansive castle grounds situated midst the Cheshire and Welsh boarders of Northern England. The showground included marquees for "Gundogs" - "Fur and Feather" - "Champion Dog Show" - "Music and Dance" - "Craft Village" - "Archery" - "Fine Foods" - "Lurcherworld" - "Gillies - Leap Dog Scurry" and "Fly Ball".  In addition to the usual Main arena events there were "Side Saddle" and "Ray Green's Long-netting" demonstrations." For many of the crafters, exhibitors, display team members,  traders and especially Richard with his fly-fishing, it also provided an  opportunity to reminisce over the 2005 Country Show season until we all meet in Spring 2006!




"Ironmen and Severn Gilders"
Traditional Morris dancing and music.

Cholmondeley  2005

Barbara, Terina and Julia
The friendly smiling team serving Cholmondeley Castle Farm Shop 
original specialities + cakes + wine + goodies
Cholmondeley 2005


Annie Longton - The Tom Longton Sheepdog Display
commentating - spectators and Cholmondeley Castle as the backdrop
Cholmondeley  2005

Chris Wright - England
International Chainsaw Carver in action speed carving
Cholmondeley  2005



 

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