SPECIAL CONDITIONS:- Boundaries – The former County of Westmorland and such parts of adjoining counties as are within a 55-mile radius of the Showground.
Judging – will take place in the three weeks prior to Show Day, to be completed by the evening of Sunday 8 September.
Rules 24, 25 & 26 – Exhibitors’ attention is specially drawn to the terms and conditions expressed in the rules of the Society. (Details at the end of this Schedule).
Exhibitors are requested to house their livestock as adjacent to the farmstead as possible to assist the judges.
Start At, 11/09/2024 09:00
Farms
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class:1 Best Managed Farm
Best Managed Farm The judge will take into consideration the efficiency of the farming system appropriate to the farm’s size, type and location. They will evaluate the layout, design and use of the buildings and the quality of the stock, crops and grassland.
JUDGE: MR J TURNER, PENRITH
Description:
The judge will take into consideration the efficiency of the farming system appropriate to the farm’s size, type and location. They will evaluate the layout, design and use of the buildings and the quality of the stock, crops and grassland.
JUDGE: MR J TURNER, PENRITH
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:2 Environmental
Environmental Working farmers and landowners who have undertaken a project and done the most to further environmental sustainability and protection and the ideals of conservation in keeping with local conditions and the environment.
JUDGE: MRS C RAINE, PENRITH
Description:
Working farmers and landowners who have undertaken a project and done the most to further environmental sustainability and protection and the ideals of conservation in keeping with local conditions and the environment.
JUDGE: MRS C RAINE, PENRITH
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Stocks
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:- Boundaries – The former County of Westmorland and such parts of adjoining counties as are within a 55-mile radius of the Showground.
Judging – will take place in the three weeks prior to Show Day, to be completed by the evening of Sunday 8 September.
Rules 24, 25 & 26 – Exhibitors’ attention is specially drawn to the terms and conditions expressed in the rules of the Society. (Details at the end of this Schedule).
Exhibitors are requested to house their livestock as adjacent to the farmstead as possible to assist the judges.
Note re Classes 3 – 7 - The stock classes are designed to encourage good husbandry. Therefore the judge will be asked to take into account the management, marketing, general husbandry and conformation of the herd. All cattle in the respective classes must be shown, other stock at the judge’s discretion.
Start At, 11/09/2024 09:00
Farms
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class:3 General Stock
General Stock General stock which shall include Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs etc, according to the extent and quality of the farm.
JUDGE: MR P DAWSON, KENDAL
Description:
General stock which shall include Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs etc, according to the extent and quality of the farm.
JUDGE: MR P DAWSON, KENDAL
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:4 Dairy Herd
Dairy Herd Dairy herd of any size in the Society’s area, to include all cattle which have produced a calf.
Class generously sponsored by INGALLS Chartered Accountants.
JUDGE: MR M ROBINSON, CARNFORTH
Description:
Dairy herd of any size in the Society’s area, to include all cattle which have produced a calf.
Class generously sponsored by INGALLS Chartered Accountants.
JUDGE: MR M ROBINSON, CARNFORTH
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:5 Pedigree Beef Suckler Herd
Pedigree Beef Suckler Herd Pedigree beef suckler herd in the Society’s area, all pedigree stock to be included. The judge will take into consideration the economic performance of the herd.
JUDGE: MR D CORNTHWAITE, LOCKERBIE
Description:
Pedigree beef suckler herd in the Society’s area, all pedigree stock to be included. The judge will take into consideration the economic performance of the herd.
JUDGE: MR D CORNTHWAITE, LOCKERBIE
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:6 Commercial Beef Suckler Herd
Commercial Beef Suckler Herd Commercial beef suckler herd in the Society’s area, all commercial stock to be included. The judge will take into consideration the economic performance of the herd.
JUDGE: MR A SMITH, KENDAL
Description:
Commercial beef suckler herd in the Society’s area, all commercial stock to be included. The judge will take into consideration the economic performance of the herd.
JUDGE: MR A SMITH, KENDAL
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:7 Young Cattleman on Farm
Young Cattleman on Farm Open to young people aged 30 years and under judged on farm during August. The class is aimed at youngsters with ambition, initiative and industry knowledge. The exhibitor must be actively involved in cattle related farming (dairy or beef) and demonstrate to the judge, in practise and/or during discussion, animal husbandry, breeding, commercial awareness etc.
Allocation of marks:
- presentation of the herd
- management and understanding of cattle farming
- marketing, commercial awareness
- breeding policy, animal husbandry
JUDGE: MR P CUMMINGS, CARNFORTH
Description:
Open to young people aged 30 years and under judged on farm during August. The class is aimed at youngsters with ambition, initiative and industry knowledge. The exhibitor must be actively involved in cattle related farming (dairy or beef) and demonstrate to the judge, in practise and/or during discussion, animal husbandry, breeding, commercial awareness etc.
Allocation of marks:
- presentation of the herd
- management and understanding of cattle farming
- marketing, commercial awareness
- breeding policy, animal husbandry
JUDGE: MR P CUMMINGS, CARNFORTH
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:8 Sheep Flock (lowland breeds - pure)
Sheep Flock (lowland breeds - pure) Sheep flock (lowland breeds - pure) – The judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 100% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place during July.
Entries close Thursday 20th June 2024.
JUDGE: MR J D LOFTUS, BLACKPOOL
Description:
Sheep flock (lowland breeds - pure) – The judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 100% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place during July.
Entries close Thursday 20th June 2024.
JUDGE: MR J D LOFTUS, BLACKPOOL
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:9 Sheep Flock (lowland breeds - commercial)
Sheep Flock (lowland breeds - commercial) Sheep flock (lowland breeds - commercial) – The judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 100% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place during July.
Entries close Thursday 20th June 2024.
JUDGE: MR M CRACKLES, CARNFORTH
Description:
Sheep flock (lowland breeds - commercial) – The judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 100% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place during July.
Entries close Thursday 20th June 2024.
JUDGE: MR M CRACKLES, CARNFORTH
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:10 Sheep Flock (upland breeds)
Sheep Flock (upland breeds) Sheep flock (upland breeds) – the judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 60% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place in November.
Results will be published following judging with prizes presented at the 2025 Show. Entries close Thursday 24th October.
JUDGE: MR S BLAND, TEBAY
Description:
Sheep flock (upland breeds) – the judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. 60% of the stock must be available for judging, which will take place in November.
Results will be published following judging with prizes presented at the 2025 Show. Entries close Thursday 24th October.
JUDGE: MR S BLAND, TEBAY
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:11 Sheep Flock (rare & minority breeds)
Sheep Flock (rare & minority breeds) Sheep Flock (rare & minority breeds) – the judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. Flock to consist of minimum 10 sheep of the same breed. Judging will take place in November.
Results will be published following judging with prizes presented at the 2025 Show. Entries close Thursday 24th October.
JUDGE: MR I K GRISEDALE, CROOKLANDS
Description:
Sheep Flock (rare & minority breeds) – the judge will take into account the extent and quality of the farm. Flock to consist of minimum 10 sheep of the same breed. Judging will take place in November.
Results will be published following judging with prizes presented at the 2025 Show. Entries close Thursday 24th October.
JUDGE: MR I K GRISEDALE, CROOKLANDS
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:12 Young Shepherd on Farm
Young Shepherd on Farm Class generously sponsored by LDNPA
Open to young people aged 30 years and under judged on farm during August/September. The class is aimed at youngsters with ambition, initiative and industry knowledge. The exhibitor must own and manage his/her own sheep (minimum 10 sheep) and demonstrate to the judge, in practise and/or during discussion, management, breeding, marketing etc.
Allocation of marks:
40% presentation of the flock
20% management and understanding of sheep farming
20% marketing, commercial awareness
20% breeding policy
JUDGE: MR E EASTHAM, LONGBURGH
Description:
Class generously sponsored by LDNPA
Open to young people aged 30 years and under judged on farm during August/September. The class is aimed at youngsters with ambition, initiative and industry knowledge. The exhibitor must own and manage his/her own sheep (minimum 10 sheep) and demonstrate to the judge, in practise and/or during discussion, management, breeding, marketing etc.
Allocation of marks:
40% presentation of the flock
20% management and understanding of sheep farming
20% marketing, commercial awareness
20% breeding policy
JUDGE: MR E EASTHAM, LONGBURGH
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Gardens
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:- Boundaries – The former County of Westmorland and such parts of adjoining counties as are within a 55-mile radius of the Showground.
Judging – will take place in the three weeks prior to Show Day, to be completed by the evening of Sunday 8 September.
Rules 24, 25 & 26 – Exhibitors’ attention is specially drawn to the terms and conditions expressed in the rules of the Society. (Details at the end of this Schedule).
Exhibitors are requested to house their livestock as adjacent to the farmstead as possible to assist the judges.
Start At, 11/09/2024 09:00
Farms
To Be Confirmed (Judge)
Class:13 Farm Garden
Farm Garden This class is open to all farm gardens regardless of size. Judged in July. Entries close Thursday 4th July 2024. Judged mid-end July
JUDGE: MR & MRS J SOWERBY, HEVERSHAM
Description:
This class is open to all farm gardens regardless of size. Judged in July. Entries close Thursday 4th July 2024. Judged mid-end July
JUDGE: MR & MRS J SOWERBY, HEVERSHAM
Prizes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £25 and 3rd - £15
Price:£10.00
Class:14 Any Other Farm Garden
Any Other Farm Garden This class is open to gardens of retired farmers or those associated with agriculture regardless of size. Judged in July. Entries close Thursday 4th July 2024. Judged mid-end July
JUDGE: MR & MRS J SOWERBY, HEVERSHAM
Description:
This class is open to gardens of retired farmers or those associated with agriculture regardless of size. Judged in July. Entries close Thursday 4th July 2024. Judged mid-end July
JUDGE: MR & MRS J SOWERBY, HEVERSHAM