Bedwellty Agricultural Show

Bedwellty Agricultural Society will be hosing the 2019 show on the ground of Llancaiach Fawr Manor (Postcode: CF46 6ER).

Weather – 

• The weather forecast looks like it will have improved by show day, but Bedwellty Show WILL be going ahead no matter what the weather is like on Saturday.

Time – 

• We are open to the public from 8am, horse classes will be commencing at 9am.

Getting to the show –

• Llancaiach Fawr Manor is on the B4254 road between Nelson and Gelligaer (about 2 ½ miles from the A470).
  From M4 motorway leave at junction 32 and follow the A470 towards Merthyr Tydfil. After approximately 12 miles turn right at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach and follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.
  From A465 Heads of the Valley road turn onto the A470 towards Cardiff, follow this road past Merthyr Tydfil and turn left at the roundabout signposted A472 Ystrad Mynach. Follow the brown historic building signs through Nelson village.

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Admission Prices & Parking – 

• Admission payment is cash only on the gate on show day and are –
• Adults: £7.00,
• Concessions and Children (under 16): £5.00,
• Children (under 5): Free
• Family Ticket: Two adults and up to three children: £20.00
• Car parking is free.
• Disabled car parking is available, a blue badge MUST be displayed.
  

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If you need to contact us –

• All of the section secretaries contact details can be found on the Contact Us page. Please check the information you are looking for is not already listed on one of the sections of our website first. The majority of the Bedwellty team are helping prepare the show ground for show day, because of this we cannot guarantee we will be able to answer emails/telephone calls this close to the show, although we will try!
• Press: Please either Contact Shannon Slatcher on email prior / after show day or telephone Jo Thomas / Glyn Davies on show day.
  

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Section closing dates –

• Poultry & Livestock: Entries closed, none accepted on the day.
• Horticulture & Children’s Craft: Entries accepted on the day – MUST be in the horticulture tent before 10am.
• Horse & Pony: All horse and pony classes (apart from classes 13-36) can be entered on the day, but at an extra charge of £4.50 per class (Novelty and young handles (classes 6-12) are excluded from the additional on the day fee)
• Want to check the schedule classes, print off an entry form or the Equine Influenza Declaration form? No problem! Do so by downloading them here: Schedules 

EQUESTRIANS:

• Vaccinated Horses ONLY – Please remember to print off and fill in your declaration form here. All horses MUST be accompanied by their passport as we will be scanning microchips and checking passports on show day.
• Please note will not be offering showjumping classes at the 2019 show, sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bringing your four legged companion with with you –

• Dogs are welcome at our show, however they must be kept on a lead and under control at all times and they will be unable to go in the tents (horticulture, poultry, children’s craft). We have a family dog show taking place at our show which dog owners may be interested in, please click here to read our earlier post listing the classes.
  

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Social Media –

• Our Society is social! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use our #BedwelltyAgriculturalShow2019 hashtag on your posts so our social media secretary can find your photos or email them over to socialmedia@bedwelltyshow.co.uk Why not also RSVP to our Facebook Event to let your friends know you will be supporting show day.
• Look out for our selfie frame on show day! Can you pose for a photo with it as well as Simba the Miniature horse did last year?!

From all at the Bedwellty Agricultural Society, we hope you enjoy the show!

Dogs are welcome at our show, however they must be kept on a lead and under control at all times and they will be unable to go in the tents (horticulture, poultry, children’s craft).

We have a family dog show taking place at our show which dog owners may be interested in, please click here to read our earlier post listing the classes. Entry fee per dog class is £1 with prizes for 1st to 3rd and a Best In Show Trophy.

 The dog show starts at 10am, with registration taken on the day before this time, should you wish to enter your four legged companion. Adult ticket into the show: £7, Child/concessions ticket into the show: £5, Children under 5 years of age: Free.

If you have any questions regarding the dog show, please contact Amy Williams by email: Amy.williams89@hotmail.co.uk

Those entering the show this year, please remember we love to see your show preparation here in the Bedwellty office!

Drop your photos in the comment section of our Show Preparation 2019! album on Facebook or email them over to Shannon – socialmedia@bedwelltyshow.co.uk so we can share them on our website & social media channels.

If you haven’t already done so remember to ‘like’ us on Facebook , ‘follow’ us on Twitter and Instagram

Why not also RSVP to our Facebook Event to let your friends know you will be supporting show day.

#BedwelltyAgriculturalShow2019

Here are the photos we have received so far, thank you to the following people for sending their photos in; Steph Anie, Hannah-louise Robins, Sue Nightingale-Roberts, Kirsty Cohane, Luke Powell – Brynheath Herefords, Sue Stankiewicz, Amanda Jayne Parfitt – Simba The Lionheart.

Our new marquee has arrived! 🎉 

A big thank you to Shield Marquee Manufacturing Ltd for not only providing us with an important part of our show, but teaching team Bedwellty how to set it up for the first time – helped by the youth of Gelligaer young farmers club 💪😂 

Another thank you goes to those who have donated to our Go Fund me account, your donations have helped make this happen! 👏👍

To learn more about our grant bid and to donate, please visit our Go Fund Me page.

The closing date for entries in this section is today: Wednesday 14th August 2019 – NO LATE ENTRIES accepted.

Poultry Schedule and entry form available for instant download here: Schedules 

Please call or text the Poultry secretary Sue Stankiewicz on 07908744922 with you entries if you would like to enter the 2019 show. Note: If entering today please do not put your entry form in the post as it will not be received in time, instead bring it completed with you on the day, but your entry MUST be received by the secretary by telephone today.

All schedules, entry and declaration (for equines) forms are available for instant download here: Schedules

If you have a question about a class please contact the appropriate section secretary, details can be found here: Contact Us

• Livestock

Saturday 10th August 2019 – NO LATE ENTRIES

• Horse and  Pony

Monday 12th August 2019 – NO LATE ENTRIES FOR CLASSES 13 – 36

All horse and pony classes (apart from classes 13-36) can be entered on the day, but at an extra charge of £4.50 per class (Novelty and young handles (classes 6-12) are excluded from the additional on the day fee)

Vaccinated Horses ONLY – Please remember to print off and fill in your declaration form here. All horses MUST be accompanied by their passport as we will be scanning microchips and checking passports on show day.

• Horticulture 

Closing date extended until Wednesday 14th August 2019 for POSTAL entries. Entries accepted on the day – must be in the horticulture tent before 10am.

• Poultry

Closing date for postal entries extended from Friday 9th August 2019 to Wednesday 14th August 2019 – NO LATE ENTRIES.

• Children’s Craft

Entries accepted on the day, all entries MUST be in the Horticulture tent by 10am on show day.

Polite Reminder: If you have won a trophy, cup or plate at our show please return it to the appropriate section secretary either in person on show day (Saturday 17th August 2019) or prior.

If you would like to arrange return prior to show day please use the following contact details to do so –

• Livestock / Rabbit / Pet Show – Mr Glyn Davies

Tel: 07974813394 / Email: jglyns@gmail.com Address: 40 Rhys Road, Blackwood, NP12 3QR

• Horse & Pony – Helen Thomas

Tel: 07970004771 / Email: Horses@bedwelltyshow.co.uk Address: Derlwyn Farm, Lon Pen Y Fedw, New Tredegar, NP24 6PL

• Poultry / Horticulture – Mrs Sue Stankiewicz

Tel: 07908744922 / Email: stankiewiczsue007@gmail.com  Address: Blaenantwen Farm, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6SN

• Children’s Craft – Miss Emma Felkin / Mrs Sian Price

Tel: 01443 839451/ Email: ChildrensCraft@bedwelltyshow.co.uk Facebook: Bedwellty Agricultural Show Children’s Craft

The Supreme horse at our 2019 show will now be judged by Mr Bernard Llewellyn.

                                                               This year our main attractions will be;

Dyfed Shire Horses

Glynderi Bonsai Club Display

Farrier Demonstration

Gun Dog Display

Fly Fishing Demonstration / Tuition

Vintage Machinery, Tractor and Car Display

Sheep Shearing Demonstration (Subject to weather)

                                                                             Pencoed Fach Free Range Chicken Display

                                                                          Goat Display

Dyfed Shire Horses vs Bowen Contracting will go to head in a demonstration of horse power on the farm Vs modern machinery.

Also featuring at the 2019 show for the first time will be A1 Jump and Bounce, who will be fetching a slide, bouncy castle, wipe out and bungee run – free of charge for all to enjoy!

With plenty to see and do, this years show will be a fun day out for all the family.