The sun shone bright and a fantastic day was had by all at Erwood & District Show 2022.

The Show, which took place on Saturday, August 27, was held by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Gwyn Davies and Mr and Mrs Keith Davies.

To start proceedings, the Show was opened by newly appointed chairman, Rob Healey, president, David Blenkin and show queen, Alice Atkins.

There were very strong entries across the sheep, horse and handicraft sections.

The committee wish to thank the show sponsors, vice-presidents, judges, stewards, competitors, and many helpers who contributed to making this year’s show such a success, especially after a two-year absence of the show due to the pandemic.

Next year, the Show will celebrate it’s 60th year, so please get in touch if you would like to get involved.

Full list of results below:

Horse Section Results

Section A – Judge - Demi Moore, Ebbw Vale

Class 1 - Mare or Gelding 4 yrs and over - Joe Sheils

Class 2 – Foal - Gemma Bufton

Class 3 – Yearling - Hayley Denmead

Class 4 – 2/3 Yr Old Mare or Gelding - Rhian WilsonClass 5 – Stallion - Heather Lane

Champion Section A – Rhian Wilson Reserve – Jo Sheils

Section B – Judge - Demi Moore, Ebbw Vale

Class 6 – Yearling/2/3 Yr Old - Steve Millburn

Class 7 – 4 Yrs and Over - Dorothy Bufton

Champion Section B – Steve Millburn Reserve – Dorothy Bufton

Section C – Judge - Demi Moore, Ebbw Vale

Class 8 – Mare 4 Yrs and Over - Hill Family

Class 10 – Yearling - Libby Staley

Class 11 – 2/3 Yr Old - Roger Davies

Class 12 – Stallion 4 Yrs & Over - Roger Davies

Champion D – Roger Davies Reserve – Hill Family

Section D – Judge - Demi Moore, Ebbw Vale

Class 13 – Mare or Gelding 4 Yrs and Over - Nicky Legge

Class 15 – Yearling - Yvonne Abberley

Class 16 – 2/3 Yr Old - John Townsend

Class 17 – Stallion 4 Yrs and Over - Morgan Smith

Champion Section D – John Townsend Reserve – R Sheppard

In-Hand Section – Judge - Tilly Powell, Brecon

Class 18 – Miniature Horse / Shetland Pony - Lucy Biddlecomb

Class 19 – Best Part or Pure Bred Arab - Sian Watkins

Class 20 - Best Coloured - Elisha Evans

Class 21 – Veteran Horse or Pony 15 Yrs and Over - Evie Wright

Class 22a – Young Handler 10 and Under - Teleri Davies

Class 22b – Young Handler 11-16 Yrs - Tarren Howe

Class 23 – Other than ABCD Mare or Gelding 4 Yrs and Over - Sian Watkins

Class 26 – Other than ABCD 2/3 Yr Old - Lauren Rees

Champion Inhand – Sian Watkins Reserve – Evie Wright

Ridden Section – Judge - Tilly Powell, Brecon

Class 27 – Best Turned-Out Rider - Sian Watkins

Class 28 – Lead Rein Pony – Ridden by child 8 Yrs and Under - Simeon Walker

Class 29 – Trekking - Tarren Howe

Class 30 – First Ridden Pony not over 12.2HH Rider 12 Yrs and Under - Evie Wright

Class 31 – Pony between 12.3HH and 14.2HH Rider suitable to size - Alice Watkins

Class 32 – Horse over 14.2HH Rider suitable to size - Cerys Jones

Champion Ridden – Evie Wright Reserve – Cerys Jones

Supreme Champion, £50 kindly donated by the late Mr & Mrs Glyn & Irene Jones, and Brynmelys Stud Perpetual Trophy kindly given by Neil Parry & Karen Laurie-Parry - Rhian Wilson

Reserve £40 kindly donated by Mr & Mrs Brian & Lynda George, Lynbrie Stud - Evie Wright

Companion Dog Show Results

Pedigree Classes – Judge - Teresa Heron, Blackwood

Class 88 – Any variety puppy 6-12 months - Lorna Jones with Baxter

Class 89 – Any variety sporting - Carrie Ann Giblett with Suki

Class 90 – Any variety non-sporting - Avril Trigg with Agnes

Class 91 – Any variety open - Whitney Hodges with Gus

Champion Pedigree – Carrie Ann Giblett with Suki

Reserve – Ruth Jones with Baxter

Novelty Classes – Judge - Teresa Heron, Blackwood

Class 92 - Best Working Sheepdog or Bitch - Sam Powell with Tess

Class 93 – Best Working Terrier - Ruth Jones with Bojo

Class 94 - Best Crossbred - Kurim Jadwat with Otis

Class 95 – Best child handler aged 14 yrs and under - Esme Burgess with Indie

Class 96 – Exhibit the Judge would most like to take home - Daniel Graham with Fleur

Class 97 – Best conditioned exhibit - Ffion Deakins with Dotty

Class 98 – Best tit-bit catcher - Allan Keane with Charlie

Class 99 – Any variety non-pedigree puppy (6-12 months) - Libby Staley with Otis

Class 100 – Best veteran over 7 years - Julie Keane with Charlie

Champion Novelty – Ffion Deakins with Dotty

Reserve – Ruth Jones with Bojo

Sheep Section Results

Radnor Sheep – Judge - Vivian Howells, Craswell

Class 33 – Ram any age - David Williams

Class 34 – Ram Lamb - David Williams

Class 35 – Ewe – any age - S & C Protheroe

Class 36 – Ewe lamb - David Williams

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by John & Jenny Smith and Champion – David Williams

Welsh Sheep – Judge - Stuart Davies, Bronllys

Class 41 – Ram – 2 years and over - Alun Tay

Class 42 – Yearling ram - Rob Jones

Class 43 – Ram lamb - Geoff Jones

Class 44 – Ewe – any age - Geoff Jones

Class 45 – Ewe lamb - Geoff Jones

Challenge Cup kindly given Rob & Llinos Jones and Champion – Rob Jones

Cross Cheviot Sheep – Judge - Richard Joseph, Llyswen

Class 47 – Yearling ram - Ian Greenow

Class 49 – Ewe – any age - Geoff Jones

Class 50 – Ewe lamb - Geoff Jones

Albert Evans Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup for the highest number of points in the Welsh and Cross Cheviot classes – Geoff Jones

Commercial Sheep – Judge - Stuart Davies, Bronllys

Class 52 – Ewe lamb – not shown in any other section - Josh Christopher

Challenge Cup and Champion - Josh Christopher

Speckled Face Sheep – Judge - Tom Jones, Libanus

Class 53 – Ram – 2 years and over - Davies Family, Llwynpiod

Class 54 – Yearling Ram - Davies Family, Llwynpiod

Class 55 – Ram lamb - Owen Jones

Class 56 – Ewe – any age - Owen Jones

Class 57 – Ewe lamb - Owen Jones

Roy Davies Challenge Cup and Champion awarded to the exhibitor residing within 8 miles radius of show gaining the highest number of points – Owen Jones

Rheol Cup kindly given by I & W Jones for the best exhibit - Davies Family, Llwynpiod

Champions of the Cross Cheviot, Speckled Face and Welsh Mountain to compete for a Perpetual Challenge Trophy kindly given by Vince and Carol Price – Ian Greenow

Mules – Judge - Tom Jones, Libanus

Class 58 – Ewe – any age - Dai Williams

Class 59 – Ewe lamb - Owen Jones

Challenge Cup kindly given by Owen Jones and Family and Champion – Owen Jones

Black Sheep – Judge – Glyn Williams, Cwmdu

Class 60 – Ram – any age - Erin Stephens

Class 61 – Ram lamb - Kirsty Hollman

Class 62 – Ewe – any age - Kirsty Hollman

Class 63 – Ewe lamb - Rebecca Price

Challenge Cup kindly given by Erwood Show and Champion – Kirsty Hollman

Badger Face Sheep – Judge - Richard Joseph, Llyswen

Class 64 – Ram any age - Kieran Jones

Class 65 – Ram lamb - Kieran Jones

Class 66 – Ewe – any age - Ellie Layton

Class 67 – Ewe lamb - Julian & Ryan Williams

Challenge Cup kindly given by the Joseph Family and Champion – Ellie Layton

Blue Faced Leicester Sheep – Judge - Tom Jones, Libanus

Class 71 – Ewe lamb - Josh Christopher

Duhonw Challenge Cup kindly given by Michael James & Family and Champion – Josh Christopher

Texel Sheep – Judge - Shanny Evans, Pant Y Dwr

Class 75 – Ewe lamb - Shae Price

Llanthomas Challenge Cup kindly given by Mrs Jones & Family and Champion – Shae Price

Continental Pure Bred Other Than Texel – Judge - Phil Price, Hay on Wye

Class 76 – Ram – any age - Lauren Davies

Class 77 – Ram lamb - Kitty Bodily

Class 78 – Ewe – any age - Kitty Bodily

Class 79 – Ewe lamb - Charlotte Griffiths

Challenge Cup kindly given by Lewis Edwards and Champion – Charlotte Griffiths

Any Other Breed Not Already Included In The Schedule – Judge -

Class 80 – Male - Charlotte Morgan

Class 81 – Female - Charlotte Morgan

Challenge Cup kindly given by Dai and Liz Williams and Champion – Charlotte Morgan

Butcher’s Lamb – Judge - Phil Price, Hay on Wye

Class 84 – Butcher’s lamb – continental, under 38kgs live weight – Phil Jones

Class 85 – Butcher’s lamb – continental, 38kgs and over live weight – Kitty Bodily

Ffordlais Challenge Cup, kindly given by the late Mr Bill Powell and Champion – Kitty Bodily

Interbreed Championship – Judge - Brian Bowen, Merthyr Tydfil

Tyleheulog Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by Price Bros and Champion – Ian Greenow

Reserve Champion – Kieran Jones

Young Handlers – Judge - Shanny Evans, Pant Y Dwr

Class 86 – Handler 10 years & under – Ella James

Class 87 – Handler 11 – 16 years – Sam Bodily

Marquee Results

Cookery Open – Judge - Mrs Janet Phillips, Sennybridge

Class 101 - Sourdough loaf – Elizabeth Cox

Class 102 - Flavoured Fudge – Ryan Jones

Class 103 - Honey Cake – Megan Powell

Class 104 - Cake containing a vegetable – Lily Fergusson

Class 105 - 5 Welsh cakes – Sharon Healey

Class 106 - 5 Shortbread biscuits – Wendy Powell

Class 107 - 6 Chocolate brownies – Anne Humphries

Class 108 – 5 Decorated cupcakes – Sharon Healey

Class 109 - A Savoury Plait – Charlie Bass

Class 110 - 3 Croissants – Emma Jones

Class 111 - A fruit tart – Wendy Powell

Class 112 - 6 Hen Eggs – Lisa & Cari Williams

Perpetual Tankard kindly donated by Celia Jeffries awarded to Wendy Powell for gaining highest number of points in Cookery Section

Cookery Males Only

Class 113 – Coffee Sponge – Rob Healey

Preserves Open

Class 114 – Flavoured spirit liqueur – Kate Unwin

Class 115 - Preserved fruit/veg – Cheryl Lloyd

Class 117 – Homemade jam or jelly – Yvonne Hepton

Trophy for highest number of points in Preserves Section – Cheryl Lloyd

Art & Craft Open – Judge - Mrs Marion Hope, Aberedw

Class 118 – Knitted Scarf – Kate Unwin

Class 119 – A Knitted cushion – Julie Evans

Class 120 – A Watercolour – Adele Lowe

Class 121 – Cross Stitch item – Kathy Thornhill

Class 124 – A decorated frame – Jenny Smith

Class 125 – Hand crafted party invitation – Jenny Smith

Class 126 – Photograph Platinum Celebrations not to exceed A5 – Julie Evans

Class 127 – Limerick of your choice – Anne Humphries

Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by the late Mrs Edna Evans will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points – Julie Evans

Photography Section 15 years and under – Judge - Mr Andrew Bufton, Talgarth

Class 128 – Sporting Event – Alannah Evans

Class 129 – Generations – Lily Fergusson

Class 130 – Someone or Something I love – Sophia Jones

Class 131 – Something funny – Ruby Evans

Trophy given by Mr & Mrs B Rees will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the highest number of points in the Photography section - Lily Fergusson

Art & Craft 16 years and under – Judge - Mrs Shan Ketchington, Brecon

Class 132 – Design a tablet or mobile phone cover – Lily Fergusson

Class 133 – An item made using DT – Oscar Turner

Class 134 – A decorated wine bottle – Ryan Jones

Class 135 – Create the front page of a newspaper – Cerys Davies

Class 136 – Afternoon tea for one – Cerys Davies

Challenge Shield kindly given by Bethan Wilson will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points in the Art & Craft section 16 years and under – Lily Fergusson

Art & Craft 12 years and under

Class 137 – Miniature Garden on a dinner plate – Ryan Jones

Class 138 – A decorated crown fit for a queen – Cornelius Walker

Class 139 – Item of homemade jewellery – Ryan Jones

Class 140 – A4 Poster advertising Erwood Show – Fred Jones

Class 141 – A funny Poem – Fred Jones

A Challenge Cup given by Mrs M Evans will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points in the Art & Craft Section 12 years and under – Ryan Jones

Art & Craft 8 years and under

Class 142 – Item made from Lego – Gwesyn Powell

Class 143 – Handwriting of ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’ with illustration – Megan Powell

Class 144 – Four handmade pom poms – Tyler Jones

Class 145 – A painted stone – Megan Powell

Class 146 – Painting or drawing of ‘My favourite Animal’ – Alanah Evans

A Challenge Cup kindly given by Neve Powell will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points in the Art & Craft Section 8 years and under – Megan Powell

Art & Craft 5 years and under

Class 147 – Item made from Play Dough – Maisie Greenow

Class 148 – Picture made using fingerprints – Bernie Morris

Class 149 – Decorated paper plate – Simeon Walker

A Trophy kindly given by Colin & Wendy Powell will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points to be won outright – Maisie Greenow

Flower Section – Judge - Sue Parry, Cilmery

150 – Vase of 3 roses – I & R Hall

151 – Vase of Garden Flowers – I & R Hall

153 – Vase of 5 Asters – I & R Hall

154 – 3 Cacti Dahlias – Brian Skyrme

155 – 3 Dahlias other than Cacti – Brian Skyrme

156 – Pot plant to bloom – I & R Hall

157 – Pot plant foliage only – I & R Hall

158 – Miniature arrangement in an egg cup – Celia Jefferies

160 – Arrangement depicting ‘Country Life’ not to exceed 2’6” square – Celia Jefferies

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by the late Miss B Sheen, Erwood will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points – I & R Hall

Vegetable Section – Judge - c/o The Root Cellar, Builth Wells

161 – 5 Potatoes – coloured – Delfryn Williams

162 – 5 Potatoes – white – Delfryn Williams

163 – 5 Beetroot – round – Delfryn Williams

164 – 3 Carrots – any variety – Delfryn Williams

165 – 6 Eschallots – Julian Williams

166 – 2 Lettuce – Elizabeth Cox

167 – 3 Onions – other than sets – Delfryn Williams

168 – 3 Onions – sets – Julian Williams

169 – 2 Courgettes – Julian Williams

170 – 6 Runner beans – Delfryn Williams

171 – 2 Cabbages – Jane Chichester

173 – 5 Tomatoes – Val Fraser

174 – 3 Fruits any variety – Val Fraser

175 – Unusual shaped vegetable – Julian Williams

176 – Longest runner bean – Julian Williams

177 – Wheelbarrow of veg, fruit and flowers – Carri & Lisa Williams

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by the late Mr Geoff Thornhill will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points – Delfryn Williams

Country Craft Section – Judge – Mr Peter Hope, Aberedw

178 – A bug hotel – Celia Jefferies

179 – Item made from willow or hazel – Eric Rozoman

180 – A bird box – Louis Davies

181 – Homemade wooden item – Martin Lowe

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by the Charlie Bass will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points – Martin Lowe

Farm Produce Section – Judge – Mr Brian Bowen, Merthyr Tydfil

182 – Best bale of hay – Louis Davies

183 – Tallest thistle – Cerys Davies

184 – Best turf – permanent pasture – 1 ft – Megan Powell

185 – Best Fleece – Megan Powell

A Perpetual Challenge Cup kindly given by the late Griffin Griffiths will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining highest number of points – Megan Powell