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Holm
Show is a small traditional agricultural event that takes place
annually.
The show has been proudly running since 1883, having started
life as the Eskdale and Liddesdale Show by the then Duke of Buccleuch.
The patronage continues with His Grace, Richard, Duke of Buccleuch
still holding the honorary position.
He succeeded his father who died
last year who was always a firm supporter of the event.
The Show is an event that
happens at the end of the farming calendar and always on the last
Saturday in August.
The
show is truly entertaining and consists of a good range of
exhibitions, competitions which include
livestock, animals and
poultry. The Show is much more than an agricultural show, it is a day
out for the family
as there are four
marquees
in which are held the competitions for
industrial products & craft, baking,
flowers & vegetables, &
photography.
Holm
Show also includes Crafts demonstrations, such as tapestry and walking
stick making.
The Equestrian Section with
various competitive classes provides good learning opportunities for
young riders.
Always popular are the Cumberland and Westmorland
Wrestling competitions and the amusing Terrier races.
The large vintage vehicle and
working machinery display provides much interest.
There are funfair and bouncy
castle attractions
and this year
- a Dog Display and a Steel Band .
Trade stands and stalls
provide interest and opportunities to purchase items ranging from farm
machinery
to toys, fancy goods, plants and crafts
The
show will start at 10am and close at 5pm.(Exhibition
marquees open from 12.30,
after judging has taken place)
Showfield ' at Harrison & Hetherington's
Newcastleton Auction mart. -
situated to the north of the village on
the B6357 road (Annan to Jedburgh road) (25 miles from Jedburgh;
30
from Annan; 24 from Carlisle; 20 from Hawick; 9 from Langholm) and half an hour to get to the M74.
Fields kindly lent by Miss M. E. Grieve, Mr. I.
Aitchison
Buccleuch Estates and Harrison & Hetherington Ltd.
Admission £5, OAP's £2.50, Children £1.50 under fives free
Car parking £1.50
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