THE close-knit farming community of Farndale marked the Bank Holiday with its annual agricultural show.

The show, the 95th to be held, received strong support from locals.

"We have got a good show committee who organise things and other people, who do not want to be in a committee, help out as well," said show secretary, Lucy Tinsley.

The usual array of sheep, pigs, cattle, flowers and other livestock and produce were all on display. A total of 30 trophies were awarded to the winners of each class.

"Entries in some of the classes were up and some were down but they were similar to previous years. The quality of entries was quite good though," said Mrs Tinsley.

The Farndale Show stands out because there is no category for horses.

Mrs Tinsley commented: "We are a little different to the rest of the shows because we do not have horses. We have ponies but we do not have hunters."

Remarkably, the rain which poured down on events elsewhere in the county passed the show entirely.

"We missed the lot. For once we got no rain at the show at all," said Mrs Tinsley.

PICTURE: VISITORS to Farndale Show cast an eye over the sheep pens as judging gets underway

Picture: Nigel Holland