Gilsland Show results

Reserve Champion of Champions: J Thompson, Horsegills.

The Hamish Murray Rosebowl for overall champion sheep: R.D. Archer & Son.

Stanley Walton Trophy for overall reserve champion sheep: Ryan Roddan.

The John Bowden Perpetual Challenge Cup to exhibitor with the most accumulated points in the sheep section: R.D. Archer & Son.

The JG Swallow Perpetual Cup to the best group of Three Sheep: R.D. Archer & Son.

The President’s Trophy is awarded to winning group of three mule lambs (Leicester x Scotch): R.D. Archer & Son.

SHEEP

Bluefaced Leicesters.

Aged/Shearling ram: 1, M.W & C.M. Ridley, Shitlington Hall, Wark, Hexham; 2, Kilnstown Farms Ltd, Kilnstown, Bewcastle, Carlisle; 3, M.W & C.M. Ridley. Ram lamb: 1, R.D. Archer & Son, Carry House, Wark; 2, R.D. Archer & Son; 3, Kilnstown Farms Ltd. Aged ewe, in milk: 1, Kilnstown Farms Ltd. Shearling gimmer: 1, M.W & C.M. Ridley; 2, T.Davidson, Bell Mount, Irthington; 3, M.W & C.M. Ridley. Gimmer lamb: 1, R.D. Archer & Son; 2, R.D. Archer & Son; 3, M.W & C.M. Ridley.

Best ram lamb and ewe lamb, shown as a pair: 1, R. D. Archer & Son; 2, Kilnstown Farms Ltd; 3, M.W & C.M. Ridley. Group of three: 1, R.D. Archer & Son; 2, M.W & C.M. Ridley; 3, Kilnstown Farms Ltd.

Special Awards.

Silver Cup for best exhibit in classes 1 – 5: R.D. Archer & Son.

L Tweddle Memorial Cup awarded to the winner of Class 7: R.D. Archer & Son. Silver Salver awarded to the winner of Class 2: R.D. Archer & Son.

J & M Shield Perpetual Challenge Cup awarded to the winner of class 6: R.D. Archer & Son. A & C Yeats Perpetual Challenge Cup awarded to the winner of Best Bluefaced Leicester female: R.D. Archer & Son. A Shepherd’s Crook, donated by Mary Shield in memory of the late John Shield, awarded to the Champion Bluefaced Leicester: R.D. Archer & Son.

Mule Sheep.

Six Gimmer lambs (Leicester x Scotch): 1, R.D. Archer & Son; 2, A. Carruthers, Peel A Hill, Bewcastle; 3, M.W & C.M. Ridley. Three Gimmer lambs (Leicester x Scotch): 1, R.D. Archer & Son; 2, A. Carruthers; 3, M.W & C.M. Ridley. Best Single Mule lamb (Leicester x Scotch): 1, R.D. Archer & Son; 2, R.D. Archer & Son; 3, A. Carruthers. Six Gimmer lambs (Leicester x Swaledale): 1, W.M & C. Wallace, Gapshield, Gilsland; 2, T. Davidson. Three Gimmer lambs (Leicester x Swaledale): 1, W.M & C.Wallace; 2, T. Davidson; 3, W.M & C. Wallace. Best Single Mule lamb (Leicester x Swaledale): 1,T. Davidson; 2, W.M & C. Wallace; 3, W.M & C. Wallace.

Special Awards.

L. Scott Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup for best exhibit in classes 10 & 13: R.D. Archer & Son. Lady Hudson Cup for Best Three Mule Gimmer Lambs: R.D. Archer & Son.

Blackface Sheep.

Aged or Shearling ram: 1, Wanwood Partners, Wanwood Hill, Alston; 2, Wanwood Partners; 3, C. Ballantyne, Lampert Cottage, Gilsland. Ram lamb: 1, G.M & C. Walton, Allens Green, Bardon Mill; 2, Wanwood Partners; 3, Wanwood Partners. Aged ewe (to have reared a lamb this season): 1, Wanwood Partners; 2, W. Woodman, Alloalea Farm, Greenhead; 3, G.M & C. Walton. Shearling gimmer: 1, Wanwood Partners; 2, C. Halbert, Prospect House, Haltwhistle; 3, W. Woodman.

Ewe lamb: 1, C. Halbert; 2, W. Woodman; 3, Wanwood Partners. Group of three sheep, any sex: 1, Wanwood Partners; 2, C. Halbert; 3, G.M & C. Walton.

Special Awards.

Silver Perpetual Challenge Cup for the best exhibit in classes 14-19: W. Woodman. The Howe Cup for the best exhibit in classes 14-19: C. Halbert.

Swaledale Sheep.

Aged ram: 1, J. Thompson, Howburn, Alston. Shearling ram: No entries.

Ram lamb: 1, L. Smith, Roachburn, Tindale Fell, Brampton. Aged ewe (to have reared a lamb this season): 1, L. Smith; 2, J. Thompson. Gimmer shearling: 1, L. Smith; 2, J. Thompson; 3, L. Smith.

Ewe lamb: 1, J. Thompson. Best male and female from Classes 29-34: 1, J. Thompson; 2, L. Smith. Group of three sheep, any sex: 1, J. Thompson; 2, L. Smith.

Special Awards.

Challenge Cup for best exhibit in classes 29 -34: L. Smith. JJ Golightly Rose Bowl for best Shearling Ram: No Entries

Midland Bank Plc Cup for best Shearling Gimmer: L. Smith. RAF Spadeadam Cup for champion Swaledale: L. Smith.

Texel Sheep.

Aged Ram: No entries. Shearling ram: 1, N. Woodmass, Harene, Linstock, Carlisle; 2, R. Fox, Windy Hill, Solport, Carlisle; 4, R. Fox. Ram lamb: 1, N. Woodmass 2, T. Athey, High Lovelady Shield, Alston; 3, N. Woodmass. Aged ewe (to have reared a lamb this season): 1, N. Woodmass; 2, N. Woodmass; 3, T. Athey. Shearling gimmer: 1, N. Woodmass; 2, N. Woodmass; 3, Messrs. Beard, Dormansteads, Roweltown. Ewe lamb: 1, R. Roddan, Dashwellgreen, Longtown; 2, R. Roddan; 3, T. Athey. Best male and female from classes 37-42: 1, N. Woodmass; 2, T. Athey; 3, R. Fox. Group of three sheep, any sex: 1, N. Woodmass; 2, T. Athey; 3, R. Roddan.

Special Awards.

A trophy presented by The Solway & Tyne Texel Breeders Club for the Best Exhibit in Classes 37-42. R. Roddan.

Prime Lambs.

Best Pair of Texel Cross: 1, T. Davidson. Best Pair of Suffolk Cross: 1, J. Kennedy, Barron House, Gilsland. Best Pair of Any Other Continental Cross: No Entries.

Rare & Native Breeds

Best Male: 1, No entries. Best Female: 1, H. Brown, Lesser Moorguards, West Hall, Brampton.

Special Awards.

Rickerby Tankard to Champion Rare Breed: H Brown

Young Persons

Female Sheep of any breed, shown by a person under 16 years of age: 1, Jack Whiteford; 2, Vinnie Davidson; 3, Lucy Winter.

Special Awards.

Franklands Feed Cup for young handler: Jack Whiteford.

CATTLE

Galloway.

Bull, any age: 1, Kilnstown Farms Ltd; 2, G.A & V. Todd, Blakehope Farm, Otterburn. Cow in calf or in milk: No entries. Heifer maiden or in-calf: 1, Kilnstown Farms Ltd; 2, Kilnstown Farms Ltd; 3, G.A & V. Todd .

Calf bull or heifer: No entries.

Continental and any other native cattle.

Any other pedigree male: 1, R. Pattinson, The Temon, Low Row. Any other pedigree female: 1, S. Wilson, Wigton; 2, J.M & S.M. Priestly, Cracrop Farm, Brampton; 3, J.M & S.M. Priestly. Any other pedigree female (b): 1, J. Pattinson, Kinkery Hill, Roadhead; 2, R. Pattinson; 3, R. Carr, Homilton Farm, Capheaton. Commercial Bullock: 1, J.M & S.M. Priestly; 2, R.& A. Graham, Millerhill, Lanercost. Commercial Heifer: 1, S. Wilson; 2, J.M & S.M. Priestly.

Young Handler: 1, R. Graham; 2, L. Dodd; 3, J. Pattinson.

Special Awards.

The WCF Tankard, awarded to the best exhibit in pedigree males and females: R Pattinson. The Tweddle Rose Bowl, awarded to the best exhibit in commercial classes: S. Wilson. The WCF Tankard awarded to the best Young Handler: R. Graham.G. Noble Cup for best exhibit in Galloway classes: Kilnstown Farms Ltd.

HORSES

Clydesdale.

Colt, filly or gelding, under 4 years: 1, Mr & Mrs G. Gorman with Dapple Duchess; 2, J. Thompson with Horsegills April Dawn.

Special Awards.

Overall Champion: G. Gorman.

Reserve Overall Champion: J. Thompson.

DOGS

Working dogs.

Best looking collie dog: 1, Mr. Milburn with Bill. Best looking collie bitch: 1, Ritson with Jet; 2, Mary Kennedy with Missy; 3, Halbert with Nan.

Best working gun dog or bitch (spaniel): 1, Ogden with Wesley.

Best working gun dog (other than spaniel): 1, Shepherd with Chester; 2, McCabe with Alfie; 3, Swanston with Ollie. Best working gun dog, bitch (other than spaniel): 1, McCamish with Maddie; 2, McCamish with Willow; 3, Britton with Luna. Best any other breed, dog: 1, Riley with Eric; 2, Richardson with Clarty; 3, Mitchell with Archie. Best any other breed, bitch: 1, Riley with Helen. Best working Border terrier, dog: No entries. Best working Border terrier, bitch: 1, Potts with Millie; 2, O'Sullivan with Bluebell; 3, O'Sullivan with Poppy. Best working Jack Russell, bitch: 1, Ritson with Midge; 2, Dodd with Tilly; 3, Dodd with Tia.

Class 12 - Best terrier of any other breed, dog or bitch: 1, Thomas with Eve; 2, Crozier with Thistle; 3, Breton with Gem. Any terrier puppy, dog or bitch, under 12 months: 1, Potts with Mishka; 2, Dodd with Tia.

Fun dog classes.

Dog with the waggiest tail: 1, Akdeniz with Alfie; 2, Spiers with Copper; 3, Dilullo with Poppy. Dog with the most appealing eyes: 1, Russel with Bailey; 2, Bouch with Dizzy; 3, Crozier with Thistle. Dog and handler most alike in looks: 1, Russel with Bailey; 2, Mitchell with Archie; 3, Akdeniz with Alfie. Dog the judge most want to take home: 1, Nixon with Rozy; 2, Douglas with Bob; 3, Graham with Jess. Young handlers class: 1, Bouch with Gail; 2, Dilullo with Poppy; 3, Graham with Jess.

Special Awards.

Bernard Challenge Cup for best looking collie dog: Mr Milburn with Bill.

Silver Cup, best Border terrier: Potts with Mishka. Silver Cup, best Jack Russell terrier: Ritson with Midge. The Black Fell Terrier Cup for best terrier other than Jack Russell or Border: Thomas with Eve. Gilsland Agricultural Trophy, best gundog: McCamish with Maddie. Capontree Perpetual Trophy, Best Junior Handler: A. Bouch with Gail. Alan Sharp Cup for best overall dog: McCamish with Maddie.

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND WRESTLING

Under 12 yrs mixed: 1, Matty Hodgson; 2, William Hindmarsh; 3, Miles Stainton; 4, Rosie Hodgson. Under 15 yrs: 1, Ryan Armstrong; 2, John Gibson; 3, Matty Hodgson; 4, Robbie Bulloch. Under 18 yrs: 1, Thomas Gibson; 2, Joe Hale; 3, Zak Singleton; 4, George Robson. 11.5 Stone: 1, John Harrington; 2, Ryan Armstrong; 3, Ted Hodgson; 4, John Gibson.

13.5 Stone: 1, Richard Fox; 2, Jack Brown; 3, John Harrington; 4, Joe Hale. All Weights: 1, Richard Fox; 2, John Harrington; 3, Jack Brown; 4, Joe Hale. Girls Under 17 yrs: 1, Gemma Coulthard; 2, Anna Hindmarsh; 3, Alice Bates; 4, Rosie Hodgson. Ladies Open: 1, Connie Hodgeson; 2, Laura Elliott; 3, Gemma Coulthard; 4, Anna Hindmarsh.

VINTAGE VEHICLES

Tractors: 1, G. Nelson; 2, R. Nichol; 3, E. Little.

Cars and commercial vehicles: 1, D.McFadzean; 2, R. Nichol; 3, E. Little.

Special Awards.

Rosebowl for the best overall exhibit: D. McFadzean. The Andrew Woodmass Memorial Cup for best vintage tractor: G. Nelson.

INDUSTRIAL

Produce/Preserves.

Four hen eggs: 1, M. Rutherford, Little Burtholme Farm, Lanercost; 2, L. Irving, Guards Hill, Walton; 3, J. Blair, Tincastle, West Hall, Brampton.

One dyed hen egg (onion peel): 1, S. Graham, Hill Crest, Miller ill, Gilsland; 2, Margaret Sloane, Laurel House, Willia Road, Haltwhistle; 3, S. Graham. Chutney: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, A. Burns, Moorside, Haltwhistle; 3, L. Irving. Raspberry jam: 1, T. Mitchinson, Gallowberry, Kirkcambreck, Brampton; 2, Margaret Sloane; 4, H. Brown, Lesser Moorguards, Brampton. Homemade soup: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, L. Irving; 3, F. Ritson, Swaites, West Hall, Brampton. Strawberry jam: 1, V. Todd, Blakehope Farm, Otterburn; 2, Margaret Sloane, 3, Marion Sloane, Holly House, Park Road. Marmalade (any variety): 1, F. Ritson; 2, E. Harding, West End Town, Bardon Mill; 3, S. Graham. Jelly (any fruit): 1, H. Brown & F. Ritson; 2, S. Graham; 3, J. Blair. Lemon Curd: 1, Marion Sloane; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, V. Todd. Rum butter: 1, J. Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland; 2, J. Blair; 3, S. Graham. Fruit liqueur: 1, M. Laurie, Snowden Close, Gilsland; 2, F. Ritson; 3, J. Blair.

Homebaking (Plain).

4 Bread rolls: 1, R. Housden, Charmont View, Roadhead; 2, F.Ritson. Dropped scones: 1, S. Graham; 2, S. Graham; 3, A. Ritson. Oven scones (plain): 1, A. Graham, Greencroft, Brampton; 2, E. Harding, Quarryside, The Banks; 3, Marion Sloane. Fruit scones: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, Marion Sloane; 3, E. Harding. Cheese scones: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, H. Nicholson, Alloalea Farm, Greenhead; 3, Marion Sloane.

Savoury flan (10 ins or less): 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, F. Ritson; 3, B. Irving, East Cliff, Kirklinton. Individual pizza: 1, F. Ritson. Speciality bread: 1, F. Ritson; 2, B. Jefferson; 3, Margaret Sloane. Fruit plate cake: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, Marion Sloane; 3, A. Burns. Tea bread: 1, R. Housden; 2, R. Graham; 3, F.Ritson.

Homebaking (Fancy).

Brownies: 1, A. Ritson; 2, E. Harding; 3, R. Graham. Shortbread biscuits (any shape): 1, J. Laurie; 2, F. Ritson; 3, M. Kennedy, Barron House, Gilsland. Lemon drizzle cake (no icing): 1, H. Nicholson; 2, R. Housden; 3, G. Cooper, Hallmoor Cottage, Weatherall. Flapjacks: 1, E. Nicholson; 2, J. Laurie; 3, C. Bouch, Pump Cottage, Scaleby. Sandwich cake (jam filling): 1, F. Stobbart, Goose Hill Cottage, Hullerbank; 2, Marion Sloane; 3, E. Nicholson. Individual chocolate dessert: 1, T. Mitchinson; 2, S. Irving; 3, L. Hogg, Far Brownrigg, Kirklinton. Rock buns: 1, P. Sloane; 2, R.Ritson; 3, L. Mitchinson. Viennese fingers: 1, Marion Sloane; 2, S. Irving; 3, E. Harding. Gingerbread: 1, T. Mitchinson; 2, J. Laurie; 3, F. Ritson. Upside down cake: 1, Marion Sloane; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, F. Stobbart. Caramel shortbread: 1, R. Graham; 2, T. Mitchinson; 3, Margaret Sloane. Afternoon Tea, 4 decorated cupcakes, 16yrs and under: 1, A. Ritson; 2, J. Mitchinson; 3, L. Mitchinson.

Knitting and Crochet.

Article in fine yarn, 4ply or less: 1, M. Cairns, Woodened, Black Callerton Lane; 2, A. Burns; 3, A. Burns. Article in DK yarn: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, M. Cairns; 3, A. Burns. Article in Aran weight yarn or thicker: 1, A. Burns; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, R. Housden. A dressed doll with knitted clothes: 1, N. Harding; 2, Margaret Sloane. Gift for a baby, any ply: 1, M. Cairns; 2, A. Burns; 3, R. Housden. Hat in any yarn: 1, M. Cairns; 2, A. Burns; 3, A. Burns. Any knitting, crochet or sewing article, 16 years and under: 1, A. Ritson; 2, A. Bouch.

Needlework and Crafts

A tea cosy, any medium: 1, M. Cairns; 2, N. Harding; 3, J. Blair. Embroidered picture, any technique: 1, N. Harding; 2, N. Harding; 3, J. Blair. Homemade draft excluder: 1, J. Clark; 2, N. Harding; 3, J. Blair. A new article made from something old, any craft: 1, L. Hogg; 2, J. Clark; 3, N. Harding. Homemade children’s toy, any medium: 1, N. Harding; 2, N. Harding; 3, J. Blair. A greeting card: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, N. Harding. Pick-up and bring a bookmark: 1, Marion Sloane; 2, N. Harding; 3, B. Irving. A desk tidy, made from recycled materials, 16 years and under: 1, A. Ritson; 2, A. Bouch; 3, L. Mitchinson.

Photography

A snapshot of growing old disgracefully: 1, J. Clark, Holmhead, Greenhead; 2, J. Clark. Pick up and bring a black & white rural life picture: 1, V. Todd; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, S. Graham. Coloured farm photograph: 1, J. Clark; 2, D. Rozario; 3, J. Clark. Coloured landscape photograph: 1, J. Clark; 2, J. Clark; 3, J.Clark. A flood scene photograph: 1, J. Carr, Low Tipalt Farm, Greenhead; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, J. Clark. Amusing photograph: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, J. Carr. A photo of sport, 16 years and under: 1, A. Bouch; 2, A. Ritson.

Class 57 - 3 photos depicting work/rest/play: 1, E. Wilson, Walton Wood Edge, Walton; 2, J. Clark; 3, J. Clark.

Special Awards.

Perpetual Challenge Cup - most points in the industrial section: Margaret Sloane. Sheila Metcalf Salver to exhibitor reserve overall in the industrial section: Marion Sloane. Doreen Little Perpetual Challenge Salver for the Most Points in the Produce and Home Baking Section: Margaret Sloane. R. & A. Little Memorial Cup for best walking stick: J. Britton. Living on the Edge Trophy for the Most Points in Classes 45-49: Noreen Harding. Sally Halbert Silver Vase for the best floral exhibit: Sheila Graham. Robert Smith Prepetual Trophy for Best photography exhibit: Edward Wilson. Hexham Courant Perpetual Trophy for Winner of Class 57: Edward Wilson.W.I. Trophy presented to winner of tray display class: Lees Hill W.I. South Tyne Sustainability Wooden Bowl for most points gained in vegetable and fruit classes: Margaret

Sloane. £10 Whitesyke Garden Centre Voucher to most points gained in vegetable and fruit classes: H. Brown.Under 16Yrs Challenge and £10 Hobbiecraft voucher: Alice Ritson.

Horticulture. Plant a Welly: 1, I. Blair; 2, J. Carr; 3, Margaret Sloane. A hand-tied bunch of culinary herbs: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, J. Jefferson, Bumbles, Low Row, Brampton; 3, G. Cooper. A flower arrangement, (Theme 2016 Olympics): 1, Marion Sloane; 2, Margaret Sloane. One rose: 1, Marion Sloane; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, G. Cooper. Aqua bouquet for Olympic gold medalist: 1, Margaret Sloane. Ladies wrist corsage: 1, A. McGregor, Longrigg, Stapleton; 2, Margaret Sloane; 3, Marion Sloane. Arrangement of foliage; 1, Margaret Sloane. A vase of home grown garden flowers: 1, S. Graham; 2, G. Cooper; 3, Margaret Sloane. Potatoes: 1, H. Brown; 2, I. Blair; 3, H. Brown. Peapods: 1, I. Blair; 2, H. Brown. Courgettes: 1, I. Blair; 2, H. Brown; 3, D. Rozario.

Saucer of soft fruit: 1, R. Ritson; 2, I. Blair; 3, Margaret Sloane. Rhubarb: 1, G. Cooper; 2, R. Ritson; 3, Margaret Sloane. A selection of home grown fruit & vegetables: 1, H. Brown; 2, I. Blair; 3, D. Rozario. Funniest looking vegetable: 1, Margaret Sloane; 2, H. Brown; 3, L. Irving.

Walking Sticks

Shepherd’s crook (hornhead, plain): 1, J. Britton. Shepherd’s crook (natural head, one piece): No entries. Walking stick (hornhead, plain): 1, J. Britton; 2, J. Cowans, Low Moat, Longtown; 3, J. Cowans. Walking stick (natural head, one piece): 1, J. Britton. Fancy stick: 1, J. Britton; 2, J. Britton. Lady’s walking stick: 1, J. Britton; 2, J. Cowans; 3, J. Cowans. Novice: 1, L.J. Irving; 2, J. Cowans; 3, J. Cowans.

Scarecrow Competition

Sporty Scarecrow: 1, Leeshill School; 2, L. J. & S Mitchinson and A & M. Ritson; 3, Leeshill School.

WI Special Section

Display on a tray - Queen’s 90th Birthday: 1, Leeshill W.I; 2, Tracey, Fiona, Hazel & Seema.

CHILDREN'S CLASSES

4yrs and under.

An A4 picture - my favourite sport: 1, T. Reid; 2, A. Sloan; 3, G. Irving. Strung edible medal: 1, E. Wigham; 2, G. Irving; 3, R. Hogg. Decorated Weetabix: 1, G. Irving; 2, E. Wigham; 3, A. Sloan.

5-7yrs. A sporting collage: 1, E. Wigham; 2, E. Reid; 3, J. Whiteford.

A trophy made out of recycled materials: 1, G. Mellor; 2, A. Whiteford; 3, K. Evans. 2 decorated gingerbread athletes: 1, E. Wigham; 2, A. Whiteford; 3, J. Whiteford.

8-11yrs.

A4 computerised post - 2016 Olympics: 1, A. Graham; 2, G. Dilullo; 3, J. Dawson. A decorated trainer: 1, A. Graham; 2, J. Wigham; 3, H. Nelson. A rainbow jelly: 1, H. Nelson; 2, J. Wigham; 3, E. Beresferd.

Special Awards.

Shield awarded to the child with the most points: Emma Wigham.

Boy with Most Points: James Wigham. Girl with most points: Emma Wigham. Ron Brownlee Trophy for the most entertaining act on Show Day: Noreen Harding