Saturday 24th September 2011
Leyfields Farm
Kneesall, Nottinghamshire
NG22 0AR
By kind permission of
Mrs K Mawer & Family
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.
The show was supported by 144 tradestands, all of which were judged by the presidents Mrs C. Channing and Mrs J. White, the results were:
1st: B&B Tractors – Machinery Dealer
2nd: Natural Cut Stone Ltd
3rd: Floralmedia – Garden Centre
4th: Henry Perry – Fencing Contractors
Good entries were received across the show and congratulations goes to the many winners and placed competitors – Please see the results that are now 
available on the website.
The last event of the day was the Junior Knockout Competition which was won by Rufford Pony Club.
Picture shows the Winning team with the 2011 Show presidents.
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.
Results available - Ploughing, Ploughing Score Sheets, Agricultural Classes, Horses, Cattle & Sheep, Hedging, Shires / Heavy Horses and Static.
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.
In 2009 we were awarded Country Life Magazine’s Country Event of the year.
JUDGE: I. Sharman Esq.
This award will be judged covering such aspects as the presentation and welfare of cattle, cleanliness of lines, marketing and promotion of the herd and presentation of the staff associated with each herd. All Dairy and Beef Cattle Exhibitors will be eligible to compete.
The winner will receive ‘The Ron Sharman Memorial Trophy’ & £50 Prize Money kindly donated by the sharman family.
J.C.Balls & Sons Digger Dance is an exciting team driven entertainment show exhibiting the flexibility and talent of JCB drivers. The Digger Dance team follow a precisely choreographed routine to music, containing several daring manoeuvres and even balancing the machines on their sides.
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 24th September 2011
From 8.30am to 6.00pm
No charge for general parking
Admission 2011
On the gate ticket prices
Adults £7.50
Children (under 14) free of charge
Advance ticket prices
Adults £5.00
