Popular event makes its return

The rain held off and the crowds came out to see the 85th Arthington Show on Sunday.

Peter Ridsdale, of Kirkby Overblow, took first place in the majority of horticultural events he entered from having the best roses to the finest plate of raspberries.

While his Leeds United namesake was selling the club's own crown jewels in the form of Rio Ferdinand, Mr Ridsdale was awarded the Silver Challenge Trophy for gaining the most points in one of the sections.

The show was packed with bouncy castles and games for the children to displays by birds of prey and ancient tractors.

The Guiseley Brass Band performed as the horses were paraded around the field for the different competitions.

The standard of entries in the events was very high with many competitors taking home a trophy or a prize.

The atmosphere was jubilant with competitors and onlookers alike having a very enjoyable time.

One family had travelled to the show from Middlesborough and vowed to return next year.

Richard Lewis said: "I brought my wife and children here for the day. It is the first year we have come and I have had a wonderful time.

"The children have enjoyed all the games and we have enjoyed watching the various events. We will certainly be coming back next year."

The Park Rose Bird of Prey Centre brought five birds of prey to show intrigued onlookers, including a Turkey Vulture and a Peregrine Falcon.

Mark Doyle from the sanctuary said: "I like the Peregrine the best. All the birds can be monsters, their instinct is to kill.

"We get a lot of injured birds brought to the sanctuary. It is good to show the birds at these shows to make people more aware."

The show made a welcome return this year after it was cancelled due to the foot and mouth outbreak last year.

Edna Philips, from Pudsey, said: "My husband and I like coming to the show. It was a shame it was cancelled last year.

"It is always a good event, there is lots to see and the produce tent is always interesting."

Secretary of the Arthington Show, Sheila Dickinson, has hailed the event a great success.

"It was a great show. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the weather was nice all day.

"We all had a nice time and it great to have the show back on again," she said.

"I would like to thank the sponsors and everyone who helped to make the show the success that it was."

HORTICULTURAL SECTION

Six French Marigolds; 1 C Margerson. Vase of Mixed Flowers, any variety; 1 C Margerson One spike Gladioli; 1 & 2 P Ridsdale. One Pot Plant. Pot not to exceed 8" inside rim. In flower; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 C Margerson. One Pot Geranium or Regal Pelargonium. Pot not to exceed 6" inside rim; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 C Margerson. One Pot Plant - Foliage; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 E Wells. Roses, One specimen bloom H.T; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 E Wells. Roses. Three specimen blooms H.T. Any variety or varieties; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Roses, One stem floribunda, any variety; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 E Wells, 3 J Tyler. Roses. Bowl of roses any type; 1 & 2 J Tyler. Roses. Six Miniature Roses, H.T. type, any variety or varieties; 1 E Wells. Roses. One Gent's Buttonhole; 1 E Wells. One Bush Fuchsia in flower; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 C Margerson. Urn or tub of flowers; 1 & 2 C Margerson. Four pansies; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler.

VEGETABLES ETC.

Plate of twelve raspberries; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 S Holmes. Plate of soft fruit (other than raspberries); 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Three onions with tops from seed or sets; 1 J Tyler, 2 P Ridsdale. Three white potatoes; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Three coloured potatoes; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Three tomatoes; 1 & 2 J Tyler. Three carrots; 2 J Tyler. Six French beans; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. One cucumber; 1 J Tyler. Six pod peas; 1 & 2 J Tyler, 3 Mrs Dalby. Six kidney beans;1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Six broad beans; 1 & 2 J Tyler. Six shallots; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. One beetroot -to be cut; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Four courgettes - 6" maximum; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. 2 sticks Rhubarb; 1 P Ridsdale, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Cabbage - To be cut; 1, 2 & 3 J Tyler. Disaster Class - a vegetable that has gone wrong; 1 & 2 J Tyler.

Silver Challenge Trophy awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 1 to 17; P Ridsdale

The John Bates Memorial Salver awarded to the Best Exhibit in Class 16; C Margeson

Silver Challenge Trophy awarded to the Exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 18-36; J Tyler

DECORATIVE CLASSES - OPEN

JUNIORS SECTION - OPEN

Basket Arrangement form the Cottage Garden; 1 James Dalby, 2 Natalie Ward, 3 Laura Rice, 4 Lucy Rice. Flowers in a Tea Cup; 1 James Dalby, 2 Evie Pedley, 3 & 4 Georgina Howarth. Vegetable Person; 1 & 2 Stuart Raw, 3 Thomas Dykes, 4 Evie Pedley.

The Millennium Plate awarded to the winner of class 39; Stuart Raw. Silver Challenge Cup awarded to the Best Exhibit in the Junior Section; James Dalby

HOMEMADE PRODUCE - OPEN

BREAD, CAKES, BISCUITS ETC.

Four Granary Rolls; 1 M Wild. Egg Custard; 1 M Wild, 2 P Cryer, 3 J Raw. Madeira Cake; 1 P Cryer, 2 M Wild. Fruitcake; 1 A Brown, 2 P Cryer, 3 M Wild. Brown Loaf; M Wild. White Loaf; 1 M Wild. Victoria Sandwich (two cakes with raspberry jam filling); 1 P Cryer, 2 J Raw, 3 M Wild. Four Biscuits - any one recipe; 1 M Wild, 2 N Penny, P Cryer. Four Parkin Squares; 1 P Cryer, 2 M Wild. Four Pieces of one tray bake; 1 N Penny, 2 A Postelnik, 3 M Wild. Four Fruit Scones; 1 M Wild, 2 S Robbins. Chocolate Cake - undecorated; 1 P Cryer, 2 M Wild, 3 N Penny. Swiss Roll; 1 N Penny, 2 M Wild. Recipe using a Lemon; 1 P Cryer, 2 M Wild, 3 A Postelnik. Six coconut pyramids; 1 P Cryer, 2 M Wild.

JUNIOR SECTION

Four decorated digestive biscuits; 1 Georgina Howorth, 2 Thomas Dykers, 3 Joe Dykes. Four Jam Tarts; 1 William Howorth, 2 Georgina Howorth. Four Chocolate Krispies; 1 W Cracknell, 2 William Howorth, 3 James Dalby. Four Butterfly Buns; 1 Stuart Raw, 2 James Dalby, 3 W Cracknell.

PRESERVES, JELLY, PICKLES & WINE.

Jar of Redcurrant Jelly; 1 S Holmes. Jar of Marmalade; 1 M Wild, 2 L White. Jar of Strawberry Jam; 1 M Wild, 2 S Holmes. Jar of Lemon Curd;1 M Wild, 2 P Cryer, 3 N Penny. Jar of Chutney; 1 S Parson, 2 S Parson, 3 N Penny. Bottle of Home Made Red Wine, Flange Cork; 1, 2 & 3 T Penny. One Bottle of Home Made White Wine, Flange Cork; 1, 2 & 3 T Penny.

Silver Challenge Rose Bowl awarded to the exhibitor gaining most points in Classes 41-55; 60-66 inclusive: M Wild.

EGGS

Four Hens Eggs (brown, new laid); 1 & 2 S Raw, 3 M Emsley. Four Hens Eggs (tinted, new laid); 1 M Emsley, 2 & 3 T Penny. Four Bantam Eggs (new laid, any variety); 1 F Dabill, 2 & 3 Stuart Raw. Four Hens Eggs, (white, new laid); 1 S Raw, 2 & 3 T Penny.

Mr and Mrs Gaunt's Silver Salver awarded to best exhibit in Class 67; Stuart Raw.

ARTS & CRAFTS

EMBROIDERY, KNITTING, SEWING ETC.

Princess Royal Trophy awarded to exhibitor gaining most points in Arts and Crafts Section classes 71-82: S Robbins

A piece of Canvas Work; 1 S Robbins. Birthday Card in any medium; 1 Laura Rice, 2 S Robbins, H Mitchell. Cross stitch, not to exceed 18"; 1 S Robbins. Soft toy; 1 S Robbins. A piece of tapestry; 1 S Robbins. Photograph; 1 A Postelnik, 3 S Robbins. Hand embroidered miniature picture - not cross stitch or tapestry; 1 S Robbins. Any sewn garment; S Robbins. Painting; 3, S Robbins.

Handwriting; 1 J Raw, 2 S Robbins.

JUNIORS SECTION

Silver Challenge Trophy awarded to the Exhibitior gaining most points in Classes 83-19: Evie Pedley

Painting or drawing A4 size 7 years and under - My favourite toy; 1 Selina Stoves, 2 Thomas Dykes, 3 Amie Stoves. 8-11 years - My favourite animal; 1 Lynette Allcock, 2 & 3 Stuart Raw. Pencil Drawing

7 years and under my home and family; 1 Evie Pedley, 2 Selina Stoves, 3 Amie Stoves. 8-11 Portrait; 1 Georgina Howorth, 2 James Dalby. Any item of handicraft in wool or yarn 7 years and under; 1 Evie Pedley. 12-15 years; Lucy Rice. Face mask of any fictional character or animal seven years and under; 1 Evie Pedley. 8-11 years; 1 Joe Dykes, 2 Stephen Allcock, 3 Lynette Allcock.

Computer art 7 years and under - A design from nature 1 Evie Pedley. 8-11 years - A repeat design suitable for wrapping paper; 1 Georgina Howarth Collage 5 years and under - My favourite meal; 1 Evie Pedley, 2 Laura Birley, 3 Jack Birley. 12-15 years A sporting event; 1 Lynette Allcock, 2 Lucy Rice. Handwriting

Under 7 years; 1 Hannah Liles, 2 Thomas Dykes. 8-11 years; 1 Joe Dykes, 2 Laura Rice. 12-15 years; Lucy Rice. Lego Model or K-Nex; 1 James Sandham, 2 Stuart Raw, 3 Holly Jenkins.

SHOW JUMPING

Aireborough Waste Traders Members Cup - First Round; 1 D Richards, Revitalised, 2 N Hartle, Far Hills, 3 S Drake, Start from Scratch. Mone Bros Discovery First Round; 1 B Thompson, Royal Maxine, 2 H Walker, He's Forever Young. 3 R Moorhouse, Oakmoor. Great Leighs/Holiday Inn Leeds/Bradford Newcomer - First Round: 1 D Richards, Its Wendy, 2 R Evans, Toronto, 3 C Sanders, Greenfield Major Tom. Horse and Hound Foxhunter first round; 1 D Richards, It's Wendy, 2 L Stephenson, Cheeky Hearth, 3 J Dobson, Second Hand News. Grange Farm Livery ABC Handicap; 1 R Barton, Scarlet Ohara, 2 R Boorhouse, Sunnymoor, 3 R Barton, Quando Blue. Grange Farm Livery Cup, D Richards, Mrs Fisher Cup, B Thompson, Evelyn and Peter Ackroyd Challenge Cup, D Richards, JPK Trophy: R Barton.

RIDING CLASSES

Ponies (UK) Dermoline Dazzlers Award Tack and Turnout; 1 F Walmsley, Kingfisher Pedily, 2 L Wolfenden, Tranmor Sweet Lyric, 3 S Asquith, Riverside Star. Ponies (UK) Brineton Precision Small Hunter of the Year Championship; 1 C Haley, Preview 11, 2 H Erner, Earl of March, 3 A Beck, Egourious. Ponies (UK) Hazelden Rosettes Riding Horse Championship; 1 A Beck, Egourious, 2 W Butters, Dun n Dusted, B Lee, Red Alert. Ridden Horse; 1 R Greaves, Riki Doo, 2 L Tyldsley, Karley Boy, 3 J Moorhouse, Dancing Minuet. Rosettes Direct Leading Rein Pony Championship; 1 Z Collins, Mosstock Isabella May, 2 T Ham, Hollybush Buttercup, 3 F Walmsley, Kingfisher Pedily. Rosettes Direct First Ridden Pony Championship; 1 E Walton, Ainsty Happy Dream, 2 K Furby, Tollerhoyes Bowlyne. Mini Championship 1 Z Proctor, 2 T Ham. Brineton Engineering Ridden Show Pony Championship ex 128cms, not ex 138; 1 E Walton, Ainsty Happy Dream. Brineton Engineering Ridden Show Pony Championship not ex 128cms; 1 E Walton, Ainsty Happy Dream, 2 S Asquith, Riverside Star. Open Show Pony Championship; 1 Ellie Walton, 2 Samantha Asquith. Intermediate Show Riding Type; 1 Miss Bedell, Maytime Melody, 2 B Lee, Red Alert. Ponies (UK) Commanchee Piebald and Skewbald Ridden Horse and Pony Championship not ex 148cms; 1 S Watson, Hollyland Planet, 2 J Howell, Voodoo Charm, 3 H Barrow, Stepol Springtime. Open Ridden Piebald or Skewbald horse, stallion, mare or gelding not ex 148cms; 1 C Lodge, Texan Tegan, 2 H Barrow, Colour Contrast, 3 R Ramsey, Medallion Man. Ponies (UK) Kempley Ridden Cob Championship; 1 A Bradbury, Dessu, 2 L Howell, Miss Marble. Open Heavyweight Ridden Cob; 1 G Oliver, Oakwood Bally Cavan, 2 H Jenkins Farfield Sophie Blue.

SIDE SADDLE

The Langston & Caldene Side-Saddle Equitation Championships Qualifying Open Class; 1 H Jenkins, Farfield Sophie Blue, 2 L Lane, Duccini, 3 A Lister, Mr Shotton. Side-Saddle Riding Club Horse/Pony Open Class; 1 A Lister, Mr Shotton

OPEN MOUNTAIN AND MOORLAND

SMALL BREEDS

1, 2 and 3 year old Colt, Gelding or Filly; 1 C Dykes, Craigbanog Arif Arian, 2 P Harrison, Fern Moor Bore Mai, 3 A Green, Roecliffe Kiwi. Mare or Gelding four years old or over; 1 S Holmes, Norash Tamanisk, 2 L Oliver, Spartan, 3 S Hewitt, Haddon Lobelia. Foal; 1 J Whitey, Winneydene Caryl, 2 S Holmes, Fern moor fendla, 3 T N Waddington, Brackenrigg Pendragon. Stallion; 1 T N Waddington, Sunwillow Zermatt, 2 M Millington, Talysarne Taryn, 3 C Price, Vesari of Little Merryfall. Ridden Class Four years old or over; 1 R Fowler, Spartan Golden Lad, 2 S Asquith, Riverside Star, 3 H Smith, Super Ted.

LARGE BREEDS

1, 2 and 3 year old Colt, Gelding or Filly; 1 A Mitchell, Frever Dancing Queen, 2 S Hewitt, Kebroyd St Kitts, 3 J E Brown, Gateway Toffy. Mare or Gelding four years old or over; 1 W Buck, Dartdale Nancy, 2 M Millington, Parkvale Pride, 3 H Cornthwaite, Piper of Woodside. Stallion; 1 A Mitchell, Dierma Glenn Drum. Ridden Class four years old or over; 1 G Oliver, Willow Park Rosannah, 2 L Wolfenden Tranmor Sweet Lyric, 3 K Wilkinson, Lunesdale Cragsman.

Creskeld Simba Cup for Supreme Champion; A Mitchell.

DRIVING CLASSES

Tradesmans Turnout; 1 W Buck, Flossie, 2 J Lawless, flash, 3 Mr & Mrs Verity, Torentun Red Mead. Novice Driving; 1 C Auty, Balky Harvest Moon, 2 S Braybook, Mr Lucifer, 3 C Perkin, Hartside Breame. Private Driving; 1 M N Clough, Grants Melody Man, 2 P Blackburn, Balky Harvest Moon, 3 C Perkin, Hartside Breame. Open Hackney Driving to a Hackney Show Vehicle not ex 14hh; 1 W S Gill, Gilcrest Sun of Emperer. Open Hackney Driving to a Hackney Show Vehicle ex 14.1; 1 M N Clough, Grants Melody Man.

HEAVY HORSE SECTION - OPEN

Brood Mare;1 J R Richardson, Tochill Lady Helen, 2 R Whiteoak, Lucky Lady. Foal to be born in 2002; 1 J R Richards, Tockhil Lady Megan, 2 R Whiteoak, Bonny, 3 R Bedford, Hartcliffe Queen of Hearts. Yearling to be born in 2001; 1 J R Richardson, Tockhill Lady Emily. Two year old born in 2000; 1 R Bedford, Hartcliff Beauty Queen. Barren Mare or Gelding, 3 year old or over; 1 R Bedford, Hartcliff Spice Girl, 2 P Clayton, Tovemoor Laura's Daybreak, 3 J R Richardson, Tockhill Lady Emma. Pair of Horses; 1 J R Richardson, Tockhill Lady Louise, Tockhill Lady Emma. Champion Class; 1 R Bedford, Hartcliff Spice Girl. Young Handler; 1 J Clayton, Stovemoor Laura's Daybreak, 2 R Bedford, Hartcliff Spice Girl.