Vale of Glamorgan Ploughing and Hedging Society ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH

on Sunday 10th September 2023

The Society has had to change the venue for the Annual Ploughing Match to be held on 10th September, and it will now take place at Boverton Place Farm, Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan CF62 4NS by kind permission of Edward Thomas of Pancross Farm. The site is on the main road between Llantwit Major and St Athan.

There will be six classes for tractors, and one class for horse-drawn ploughs. There will be seven perpetual trophies to be won with cash prizes in all classes. The Ferguson Class will be the Welsh Open, run under Ferguson Club Rules and from the Ferguson Plough Manual 1947. All entries for the ploughing match must be lodged with the secretary before 30 August 2023, so that names etc can be included in the programme. All competitors and visitors will receive a programme at the gate.

The Society has dispensed with membership fees, but welcomes anyone wishing to donate or provide sponsorship for the event. All donators/sponsors will be listed in the programme and will receive a badge in appreciation.

There will be catering on the site all day from 10.00am to around 5.00/6.00pm when the event closes. Everyone interested in competing or watching the competition will be very welcome to come and enjoy the day out in the Vale of Glamorgan. Good weather has been ordered!

Full details of the event can be obtained from the secretary, Sarah Radcliffe 07976 950680, or the chairman, John Thomas 07879 026937 or at valeploughing@gmail.com

Also on the calendar: The annual Ogmore Castle Tractor Run will be held on Sunday 1st October 2023. Entries taken from 9.30am for a 10.30am start.