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The organisers of Tockwith Agricultural Show – one of the largest to be held in the region – have decided to take a one-year break to try and recruit more volunteer helpers, and also to review the content and structure of the event.
The decision was discussed at the Society’s AGM, and unanimously approved at the following Committee meeting.
Georgina Watson, the Committee Chair, who had planned to step down has agreed to stay in place until a new Chair can be appointed, and says that after the discussion at the AGM and the Committee meeting she now feels confident about the Show’s long-term future.
“Although it’s obviously disappointing to have to cancel the 2024 show this does give us a really valuable opportunity to take a look at every aspect of the show and in particular to find ways of spreading the workload.”
A number of new people have already come forward to offer to help and the committee have decided to make the focus of 2024 a number of smaller events to help promote the show and raise awareness within the community.
“Clearly the key to ensuring the show’s future is to recruit more people,” said Georgina. “That way we can make sure that small groups rather than individuals share what at times can be hard work. We want to ensure that being involved in the show remains both exciting and enjoyable for everyone.
“We also want to ensure that people joining our team can bring in fresh ideas. The show has been incredibly successful in the past, but that doesn’t mean there’s not room to adapt and improve what we are offering. The year’s break means we can throw everything up in the air and see what emerges.
“I think this is an exciting opportunity and I’m confident that Tockwith Show will be back better than ever in 2025.” she said.
For further information contact Mike Best, mike@bestmedia.co.uk or 07889 874735
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Tockwith Show Field is located on Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith. The postcode is YO26 7QH.
For satellite navigation you may also need the following information:
TOWN: Tockwith
STREET: Cattal Moor Lane
We recommend that you come to the Show along the B1224, turning onto Rudgate and then going straight on until you reach the Field.
Although it is possible to approach the Show from the A168/A59 via Cattal, please remember that there is a single carriageway bridge over the River Nidd with traffic light controls and weight restrictions – you are likely to encounter delays if entering or leaving during peak times in this direction. Weight restrictions also apply if approaching through Cowthorpe or via Long Marston / Tockwith.
There is free car parking for visitors and exhibitors. Please note parking is in an adjacent field that is suitable for most cars. Disabled car parking is available through Gate 1.
Personal belongings left in cars are left at your own risk.
DOGS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS
Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following
guidance to help guide you through the do’s and don’ts travelling to and whilst at Kennel Club
licensed events.
• When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a
busy holiday route, and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams.
• If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a
good idea.
• The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with
lots of water available to drink.
• Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air
around the dog.
• When at the show, never leave your dog in the vehicle.
• Keep the dog in the shade — take your own shade, for example a large umbrella and always have
plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated.
• Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for
extended lengths of time.
Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this
could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog’s welfare. Warning: if your dog is found to
be at risk, forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage
caused.
Anyone whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to
ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not put a dog’s health and welfare at risk by
any action, default, omission or otherwise. Breach of Kennel Club Regulations in this respect may
be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Regulations.
Right to refuse entries. Exhibitors/competitors are reminded that show societies have the right
under Kennel Club Regulations to refuse any entry.
If any exhibitor shall, in the opinion of the Show Committee, infringe any of the Rules and Regulations of this Show, he shall be liable to forfeit all claims to any prize which may have been awarded to him, or he may otherwise be dealt with as the Committee in their absolute discretion may think fit.
Neither the Tockwith and District Agricultural Society Limited nor any of its trustees, directors, members or any relevant landowners accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury howsoever or whatsoever arising as a result of attendance at this event.
In the event of a complaint in writing being lodged with the Secretary against an exhibitor or competitor, the person complaining shall at the time deposit £20, which shall be forfeited should the complaint not be sustained or refunded if the complaint is sustained.
The Judge shall have the power of withholding or reducing the value of the prize where exhibits are considered unworthy of the prize offered.
Only two prizes to be given for under four judged entries in any class.
No person except the Judge or other Authorised Officials shall be allowed to remain in the Marquees during judging.
The Judge’s decision is final.
All classes are open except where otherwise stated.
The Committee reserve the right to accept or refuse any trade stand at their discretion.
These rules and also those given under respective classes must be strictly adhered to, and each entry implies acceptance of the Rules.
All competitors and exhibitors of livestock, including horses, must have their own Public Liability Insurance.
No persons other than Officials or Competitors are allowed in the Ring or Collecting Ring.
Except where otherwise stated, all trophies are perpetual and cannot be won outright and will be held until the date of the next show, unless recalled earlier by the Society. They must be returned by 10am on the morning of the show in a sound clean condition.
Competitors are reminded that it is their responsibility to insure against damage caused by their animals. The Committee are not responsible for the medical condition of any animal entered by any exhibitor which might be contagious, that causes loss or damage to other animals. All exhibitors of animals are expected to comply with the specific rules relating to their breed of animal (these are listed separately within the Schedule).
In the event of unfavourable weather or some other unusual circumstance the Committee are empowered to cancel the Show and will not hold themselves responsible for any expenses, except entry fees, which might be incurred by any competitor, who should make a claim to the Secretary via SAE.
Trophies available from 3.30pm. Please note all trophies have to be signed for by someone 18 years old or over (or parent/guardian).
AGRICULTURAL RULES
All stock and farm produce to be on the field half an hour prior to judging. No livestock or farm produce entries to be moved off the showground before 4.00pm.
HORTICULTURAL, PRODUCE & PRESERVES, CHILDREN’S SECTION AND OPEN CRAFT RULES
All exhibits must be staged by 10.00am. All specimens, where possible, shall be correctly named.
No exhibits to be removed before 4.OOpm.
All entry forms, together with entry fees, must be forwarded to the Section Senior Steward by the closing date published in this Schedule.
All specimens (except Floral Effect Classes) must be the bona fide property of the Exhibitor and have been cultivated by him/her, on his/her land, or on land rented by him/her. Such exhibits must have been in the possession of the exhibitor for at least three months prior to the Show. In the event of a complaint being lodged with the Secretary, the Committee shall have the power to inspect the garden of the exhibitor in question.
Exhibitors may only exhibit one entry per class in the Horticultural and Produce & Preserves Classes. All exhibits in the Open Crafts and Children’s Section must be the exhibitors own work and not to have been exhibited at any previous Tockwith Show.
Advance Tickets can be purchased until 1 August 2022 at £10 per person. Children 12 and under free.
On the day entry – £12.50 per person.
Tockwith & District Agricultural Society Is a registered charity run by volunteers who are passionate about putting on a first class show and at the same time having fun and providing an educational day out. Ever thought about joining them?
Why not have an exploratory chat with Georgina Watson, Show Chairman 07872 390962 or Chris Lightly, Secretary 07739 951152 with a view to
joining us.
The Show Directors are determined that the show should evolve and grow year on year. This can only be achieved if there are more volunteers to help in planning, setting up and stewarding sections of the show.