EVERYONE from farmers and nuns to mayors and soldiers braved the cold and the cowpats yesterday at Murton’s annual Christmas fat stock market.
Tinsel and trimmings were a far cry from the mud-braised 4x4s and drab containers in the car park.
And John Thompson, of Green Farm, Middleton, received an early Christmas present when his prize bull was awarded best in class.
The Lord Mayor of York, Coun Julie Gunnell, who presented the prize, said it was a fantastic event, if a bit scary when handing over a trophy near a live bull.
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