SKELTON SHOW RETURNS WITH OPTIMISM

After the 2022 washout and show cancellation, the committee has bounced back and are resolved to ensuring this year’s Skelton Show goes ahead and is the best one yet! Exhibitors and traders are booking in and a full list of classes is available on our website, with hard copy schedules available from the secretary and local agricultural suppliers.

We are pleased to introduce and welcome new key members to the committee. We were sad to lose Mick and Jane Crocker who decided to step down after eighteen years and we would like to sincerely thank them for their commitment and all their hard work. As so well known and respected within the local agricultural community their places were going to be big boots to fill but we are delighted that Mary Wilson, farmer’s wife from Hardrigg Hall, Ellonby has become Livestock Secretary ably supported by her daughter, Amy and alongside Derek Wilson as the new Livestock Steward. With their respective experience, both Mary and Derek have the right credentials for managing the livestock section going forward.

Jackie Storey from Kirklinton has taken up the reins as Equine Secretary and says “I’m looking forward to working with the Skelton Show team and helping to run a good, fun day; it’s a show that I’ve always enjoyed and have some lovely childhood memories. This year we are implementing HCR qualifiers for the exracehorses and we will see Denise Richardson Rowell judging the class then presenting the Eileen Richardson Memorial Trophy for the Cob/ Riding/ex-racehorse in memory of her late Mum. In addition, Paul Richardson will be judging the Champion of Champions.”

Jackie was brought up in a farming/equine family in Northumberland and has come to Skelton Show since a child with her Grandfather who showed Clydesdale horses. Jackie and her husband Brian have judged at many prestigious shows both nationally and in Ireland as well as competing ex racehorses nationally. Jackie helps Brian on the farm with the sheep and horses and is also a licenced dog breeder.

Jackie is preparing this year’s show alongside Rachel Bastow who helps with the admin in the run up to the event and Adam Fawcett who is Head Steward in the equine area.

As well as retaining our traditional agricultural