Ploughing Matches - Dates, Announcements, Locations etc etc

Carrot cruncher

New Member
I couldnt post anything as I was at Bridgwater match, and I dont have an "I" phone, my internet stays at home.I did wonder about that left turn, but taking the lorry and caravan into a narrow dead end road did not seem a good idea!
For those brave souls who are there, the entertainment continues with the M4 being closed eastbound all day today!
I bet the unloading area is a sight to behold by now!
It was a bit wet underfoot to start with Harry, but soon dried out as the day went on. There were 3 or 4 large John Deere's handling the pulling in duties. I drove out of the bottom gate easily on the way out in the evening. An excellent day out, my son particularly enjoyed the tractor and trailer rides!
 

MrNoo

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Cirencester
Does anyone have any results for the Bridgewater match, notably the Fergie Class as we had to leave straight after ploughing so couldn't stay and anyone who we knew didn't stay. Not that it did us a lot of good as spent 2hrs sat on the M5 due to the very bad accident.
 

T Hectares

Member
Arable Farmer
Location
Berkshire
This is taking place on the Farm that I manage.
I may even make my competition Ploughing debut !!

ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH - SATURDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2017
- 24-May-2017
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The Annual Society Ploughing Match will take place on Saturday 21st October at the Woolley Estate, Woolley, OX12 8NJ.



This is a popular event in our Society calendar and is regularly contested by around 70 local ploughing champions. There are classes for conventional, reversible and horse-drawn ploughs, as well as expanding classes for vintage tractors and ploughs. The Champion of the day qualifies to go forward to the National Ploughing Championships.

Aside from the competitions, the event has something for everyone with an interest in the countryside. Farming both old and is brought to life in unique working demonstrations. The magnificent shire horses decorated with ornate brass and leather harness will pull a horse drawn plough, and steam ploughing.

In contrast, top machinery firms will be demonstrating their latest, most up-to-date, powerful, multi-furrow ploughing units used by todays farmers.

When you need a break from ploughing, a refreshment stall and a bar will be available to whet your whistle and don’t forget the hotly contested Domestic competitions! Anyone can enter and all exhibits will be auctioned off at the end of day for charity.

The entrance charge for the Ploughing Match is £5.00 and children under 16 are free of charge.



Domestic Competitions

General Rules

All exhibits to be delivered to the ploughing match site by 09:30 hours.

Cakes & Sausage Rolls to be wrapped in cling film.

ALL Produce will be auctioned off prior to the prize giving on the day, funds donated to The League of Friends of The Royal Berkshire Hospital

The judge's decision is final.

Class 10

A Carrot Cake (to your own recipe and of any size)

Class 11

"Hedgerow" Liqueur i.e. Blackberry Brandy, Damson Gin etc.

Class 12

"Sloe Gin"

Class 13

2 Scotch Eggs (to your own recipe and of any size)

Class 14

6 Sausage Rolls (to your own recipe and of any size)

Class 15

A Jar of Chutney (to your own recipe and of any size)
 

arcobob

Member
Location
Norfolk
The annual Grimston, King`s Lynn, ploughing match will be held on February 18th. 2018 by kind permission of Roger Coe. Proceeds to East Anglian Air Ambulance. Classes for vintaqe, classic, Ferguson , horticultural and unjudged . Special prizes for ladies and juniors .SOP rules apply. Entry forms from [email protected]
 

Ley253

Member
Location
Bath
For anyone else interested in the above, contact is Ian Ralph on 07702 165976, match is at Pitt, nr Winchester on the 26th of Nov.
 

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