What a scorcher! Talybont-on-Usk Village Show took place on the recent Bank Holiday Saturday in searing heat but which did not put off participation. The very well attended event once again provided a family friendly occasion with the Henderson Hall filled with displays of flowers, vegetables, crafts, cookery and photographs.
Outside on the field, spectators enjoyed a falcon and owl display, pony rides, traditional village competitions and very competitive sports events. One visitor, a lady from Builth Wells said “this is a brilliant family friendly village show – one of the best”. At one point the mercury touched 30°C but that did not stop lots of youngsters and Mums & Dads participating in races and tug of war which the girls’ team won convincingly, beating the boys in 2 pulls.
Pat Wilkie who judged the children’s entries said “" I was very impressed with the standard of the children and young people's entries over the complete range of sections - horticulture, art, design & modelling, photography, domestic and handwriting. It was pleasing to see their attention to detail in traditional classes such as creating a miniature garden, as well as displaying their wisdom, essential for the contemporary world, by designing posters to advise on media safety."
Kevin Hollings, chair of the Show committee said “it was a brilliant day, everyone seemed so happy. I really appreciated the help from the many volunteers who set things up, cleared away, ran events, and managed the hall. Thank you everyone”
Outside on the field, spectators enjoyed a falcon and owl display, pony rides, traditional village competitions and very competitive sports events. One visitor, a lady from Builth Wells said “this is a brilliant family friendly village show – one of the best”. At one point the mercury touched 30°C but that did not stop lots of youngsters and Mums & Dads participating in races and tug of war which the girls’ team won convincingly, beating the boys in 2 pulls.
Pat Wilkie who judged the children’s entries said “" I was very impressed with the standard of the children and young people's entries over the complete range of sections - horticulture, art, design & modelling, photography, domestic and handwriting. It was pleasing to see their attention to detail in traditional classes such as creating a miniature garden, as well as displaying their wisdom, essential for the contemporary world, by designing posters to advise on media safety."
Kevin Hollings, chair of the Show committee said “it was a brilliant day, everyone seemed so happy. I really appreciated the help from the many volunteers who set things up, cleared away, ran events, and managed the hall. Thank you everyone”
