The Melplash Agricultural Society has elected retired farmer, Mr Tim Frost, as their new President for 2019. Tim succeeds Mr Richard King who stepped down at the recently held Annual General Meeting after his year’s term in office. Tim and his family have been involved with the Society for many years. Their association began when his father moved the family […] Continue Reading
2018 Best Burger Competition Results!
Our 2018 show saw the launch of our brand new Best Burger competition! Richard Cooper of Swim in Lyme Regis very kindly judged the entries and offered great prizes for the winners. Entrants were asked to submit two burgers on a disposable plate for judging – one quartered with each quarter secured with a toothpick, this burger was used to […] Continue Reading
2018 Hedgelaying and Ploughing match results
The 171st Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual hedge laying and ploughing match took place on land near Corscombe with spectacular views over the West Dorset countryside, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Oliver Hemsley of Urless Farm. Over 70 competitors including farmers, contractors, young farmers, vintage tractor and rural craft enthusiasts put their skills to the test in the hope […] Continue Reading
Melplash Agricultural Society’s free hedgelaying training day keeps traditional skills and craftmanship alive
To keep alive the skills and craftsmanship traditionally used in the conservation of hedgerows, the Melplash Agricultural Society each year runs a free hedgelaying training day for those interested in learning the skill of hedgelaying Dorset-Style . The training is led by local skilled experts and professional hedgelayers who give us their time for free in order to pass on […] Continue Reading
Live Lamb Competition – 2018 results
LIVE LAMB RESULTS 2018 The live lamb competition sponsored by S J Norman & Sons is held annually on the Melplash Show ground on the Tuesday before Show Day and marks the start of the annual show. Sheep farmers in the area bring along a matching pair of lambs to be judged. After judging they are taken to the local […] Continue Reading
2018 Farm Competition Results
Every year the Melplash Agricultural Society invites local farmers who live within a 12 mile radius of Melplash village church to take part in the Society’s farm competition. Each farm entered is visited by a team of judges who walk the farm to look at the husbandry of crops and the livestock, how well the environment is cared for, the […] Continue Reading
2018 Flock Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s flock competition rewards farmers in the area for their shepherding and flock management skills. It is open to sheep farmers with large, medium and small flocks who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, pedigree or rare breed and live within 12 miles of Melplash village church. The winners will be awarded their cups by the […] Continue Reading
2018 Garden Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s Garden Competition, the most prestigious garden competition in the West Dorset area, saw 24 gardens and allotments entered this year, stretching from Lyme Regis to Hinton St George. The competition was judged over two days by last year’s overall winners and large garden winners, Mr & Mrs Colin and Sue Dyer from Long Bredy and […] Continue Reading
Competitions for all!
One of the main highlights of the annual Melplash Agricultural Show are the competitive classes. At the heart are the many classes in place to enable local farmers and breeders to showcase what they do and their husbandry skills. Giving visitors to the show the rare opportunity to see the best cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses in the area […] Continue Reading
2018 Schedules Now Online
Take part in our 2018 show! We have classes for everyone including livestock showing, horse competitions, home baking, vegetables, cider making, flower arranging, photography and much more! This years’ schedules are available to view online, follow the links below to find out more about our competitions. Horse and Pony Schedule 2018 Livestock Schedule 2018 Horticulture, Handicraft and Home Produce Schedule […] Continue Reading