Saturday 29th September 2012
Averham nr. Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 5QZ
Southwell ploughing match is the largest agricultural one day show in Nottinghamshire, established in 1855 and run by a committee comprising of local business people and rural enthusiasts. The annual show is held at a different venue every year with 2011 being held at Leyfields farm, celebrating the Mawer family’s centenary of farming in Kneesall. To recognize this, the floral art theme for 2011 is ‘celebrating one century in farming’ in the horticultural and domestic marquee.
The show represents all the really important interests of agriculture from horse ploughing through the vintage years to the modern day tractor, a variety of livestock, static displays and trade stands to suit all tastes. In more recent years horse classes, dog show and the farmers market have been introduced.
If anyone wishes to become a steward or become a helper please contact the show office, help is greatly appreciated, as the show is only able to run from the very generous help and time given by the committee members, stewards and helpers.
In 2009 we were awarded Country Life Magazine’s Country Event of the year.
The Knights of the Damned – Jousting Stunt Team
Led by double SAG award winning movie stuntman, Justin Pearson, their jousting display boosts high speed action, skilful mounted knights and a fantastic colourful spectacle for all the family.
The knights provide a medieval show full of exciting stunts and horsemanship built up from having performed at major venues throughout Britain and Europe since 1990 and they are also professional stuntmen from the big screen with credits such as the Wrath of the Titans, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 – On Stranger Tides and new James Bond movie, Skyfall.
The show includes spectacular action, galloping horses, stunts, falls, awesome fire weapons, introductions, professional commentary and music that will leave you truly breathless!
www.theknightsofthedamned.co.uk
Leyfields Ltd hosted the 2011 show and thanks goes to the family for all their hard work
On Satrurday 24th September, Southwell Ploughing Match and Show 2011 had a very successful show, having fantastic weather attracting many visitors. We saw strong ploughing classes, with over 120 ploughman competing in fields surrounding and overlooking an excellently positioned show field.
The overall Champion Ploughman and winner of ‘The A. G. Redford & Robert Walker Challenge Cup’ was Mr G. Fretwell.
2011 Results available - Ploughing, Ploughing Score Sheets, Agricultural Classes, Horses, Cattle & Sheep, Hedging, Shires / Heavy Horses and Static.
The Four Shows Trophy For Ploughman of the Year
Points will be gained at the three ploughing matches
Collingham & District Agricultural Show,
(September 17th) Contact Mr.Cook 01636 894056
Flintham & District Annual Ploughing Match & Agricultural Show,
(September 22nd), Contact Judith Montgomerie 01636 525262 judymontgomerie@btconnect.com
Southwell Ploughing Match & Show,
(September 24th), Contact Angela Hardstaff 01159 633654
Points will be allocated as follows:
1st ~ 10 points, 2nd ~ 8 points, 3rd ~ 6 points, 4th ~ 4 points, 5th ~ 2 points
The Winner will receive the Trophy at Newark Tractor Show, 12th & 13th Nov. 2011
Southwell Ploughing Match and Show
Saturday 29th September 2012
From 8.30am to 6.00pm
No charge for general parking
Admission 2012
On the gate ticket prices
Adults £7.50
Children (under 14) free of charge
Advance ticket prices
Adults £6.00
