North Downs after-show party
by Stephen Paine, North Downs YFC's Events and Social Officer
18th July,
2007
This was our second after-show party, and without doubt our best yet! The ceremony, a tradition inherited from our days as a school club, is an opportunity to celebrate another successful county show, to thank those who have helped us out, and to give people the awards that they won. As per usual, many extra "fun awards" were given out - full list below.
Young farmers gather to receive their awards
As well as the award ceremony, and a chance to see our 1st place display board, the party had a massive BBQ (kindly supported by Coburns, our local butcher), a brilliant disco (many thanks to Will Leaves, County Vice-President), camping, and lots of fun games (the garden and games donated by Lottie's parents).
People pyramids..
Can they get another row on top?
Guess not!!Ouch!
This year's party was also special because it was a joint leaving party. Although it became apparent, as the evening went on, that Lottie was actually no longer leaving - she received word that she had got a job in Kent, starting in September. Oh well, any excuse for a party!
Nic reaches a new low. Or is that a new high?
Thanks to our guests from Maidstone and Cobtree who came along and joined in with the fun - it was nice to see you all!
Awards
Results coming soon... in the meantime, here are the photos!
Nia thanked for all her hard work as Club President, and for leading the club during the show
Clive thanked for his hard work in the run up, and duration of the show
Adam, Kelly and Clive came 8th in the Round Bale competition
Sam, Matt and Carl came 7th in the Round Bale competition
Nia, Ollie and Steve came 5th in the Round Bale competition
Carl, Nia, Nicola and Steve finished 3rd in the It's a Knockout competition
Emma congratulated for her help this year
Gina and Kelly were award Highly Commended, for all their efforts at the County Show
Adam won a 6th in beef
Nicola won highly commended in dairy pairs
Samantha won very highly commended in chickens
Clive won 9th in beef and commended in beef turnout
Nia won in beef, 5th in over 18’s and 1st in beef turn out - well done!
Zoe won 5th in dairy, 4th in over 18’s dairy and commended in dairy turnout - nice!
Steve won 2nd in butchers' paired lambs
Sam won 2nd in butchers pairs and 4th in lamb turnout
Rosie won 7th in butchers lambs and 9th in beef turnout
Carl won 7th in butchers lambs and 5th in pig turnout
Louise won 6th in butchers lambs and commended in Rabbits
Carrieanne won 6th in butchers lambs
Nia and Lottie organised the fun awards...
Ollie collects his award, acknowledging the role he played in reaching unreachable objects!
