Thousand attend Balmoral Show

SUNSHINE & SHOWERS AS THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR BALMORAL SHOW

The 153rd Balmoral Show organised by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society in partnership with Ulster Bank was another resounding success, attracting over 100,000 visitors from all over Ireland and farther afield.

The four day event, which returned to its traditional May date, remains Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food show, with something for everyone. As usual, there was also a strong presence from many of our leading plant and machinery dealers and manufacturers who scored some significant sales successes, with plenty of leads to follow up in the days ahead. Trade stands at the show were busy throughout the four days and as is tradition they were judged on their design and product displays. This year, the award for the Best Trade Stand displaying equipment and vehicles went to Dennison JCB, with the Best Overall Stand award going to Gibson Paving, while Moore Concrete were Highly Commended. Plant & Civil Engineer was there to capture the show on camera.

TRADE STAND WINNERS

Highly Commended, Moore Concrete. Gail Service, Richard Whiteside and Amy King from Moore Concrete receive the highly commended award from RUAS representatives. Best Trade Stand displaying farm and horticultural equipment, JFC Manufacturing. Pictured are RUAS Trade Stand Steward Conn Williamson, RUAS President Christine Adams and Trade Stand Judge Mark Stoddart present Brendan Morrison and the JFC team with their award. Best Trade Stand displaying local food, Gilfresh. Pictured here are William Gilpin from Gilfresh accepting his award from RUAS President Christine Adams, Trade Stand Judge Mark Stoddart and Trade Stand Steward Conn Williamson.

Best Overall Stand at the Show, Gibson Paving. RUAS President Christine Adams and sponsor of the award Raymond Donnelly present the Cup for the Best Overall Stand at the Show to Gibson Paving in partnership with Harvey Trees and Shrubs, Luxury Garden Studios, Clearly Better, Stone Solutions and Stile Glass. Best Trade Stand displaying other equipment and vehicles, Dennison JCB. In the photograph are Katrina Dennison, Victoria Lyle, Ian Calderwood, Gail McCullough and John Jenkins receiving their prize from RUAS representatives.

Best Trade Stand within the Pavilions, Grace Scott; she is pictured here accepting her award from RUAS representatives. Best Trade Stand within the Pavilions Reserve: McCalls of Lisburn. Here, Fraser Malcolmson from McCalls of Lisburn receives the highly commended award from RUAS representatives. Best Trade Stand not displaying equipment or food, Weather Vane Designs. Trade Stand Judge Mark Stoddart presents William McCracken and Trevor Curran with their award along with RUAS President and Trade Stand Steward Conn Williamson.