PICTURES: Hope Show wows crowds

Hope Show put a smile on hundreds of people's faces!
Nathan Fozzard with his first-placed Jacob sheep.Nathan Fozzard with his first-placed Jacob sheep.
Nathan Fozzard with his first-placed Jacob sheep.

Families flocked to the annual event in Castleton on Bank Holiday Monday to enjoy hours of fun.

The spectacle, which is one of the major summer shows in Derbyshire, boasted a variety of attractions – and the sun shone.

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There were scores of classes including sheepdogs, horses, cattle and poultry as well as vintage cars, horticulture shows, craft displays, food and drink.

Lexi Trueman leads her pony Kingshaugh Eclipse round the judging ring.Lexi Trueman leads her pony Kingshaugh Eclipse round the judging ring.
Lexi Trueman leads her pony Kingshaugh Eclipse round the judging ring.

In the main ring, Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display Team wowed visitors with their feathered friends.

Dating back to 1853, Hope Show raises money for organisations and charities in the area.

Andrew Critchlow, this year’s president for the event, thanked everyone involved in the day.

He said: “Without you the show would not exist.

Three-year-old Isabel Bromilow enjoys an ice cream at the show.Three-year-old Isabel Bromilow enjoys an ice cream at the show.
Three-year-old Isabel Bromilow enjoys an ice cream at the show.
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“It was another spectacular event with so many activities all bundled into one day.”

Organisers are already looking ahead to next year’s Hope Show.

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