The Melplash Agricultural Society is very pleased to announce that Bradfords Building Supplies have agreed to be a new Platinum Sponsor for the Melplash Show this year and to become the Show’s main sponsor from 2019. A name that is synonymous within the local area and has had a long association with local agriculture, there has been a Bradfords Builders […] Continue Reading
Welcome to our new Chairman
The Melplash Agricultural Society is delighted to announce Mrs Jo Sage as the new Society Chairman for 2018 and 2019. Jo has for the last two years undertaken the role of Vice Chairman for the Society and takes over from the current Chairman, Mr Will Frost, who has completed his two-year term. Mrs Jo Sage has lived in West Dorset […] Continue Reading
2017 Hedgelaying Results
Thank you to Honor Bank who wrote this report on the Melplash Agricultural Society’s Hedgelaying Contest. Photos by Tim Russ. Nestled in the valley with far-reaching views over to Golden Cap, The National Trust’s Shedbush Farm, Chideock was this year’s picturesque venue for the Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual hedgelaying match. For the first time in 18 years the hedging and ploughing competitions […] Continue Reading
2017 Ploughing Match results
This year’s annual ploughing match took place at Butt Lane, North Chideock by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Howard Coates of Chideock Manor. Tim Frampton, Hedging and Ploughing chairman for the Society commented ‘All classes were well supported, and it was excellent to see a number of new ploughmen competing. The competition was fierce and the standard very high […] Continue Reading
Scarecrow Competition
At our annual Hedgelaying and Ploughing match we held a scarecrow competition for children to take part in. We once again saw a good number of entries and some really fabulous scarecrows! The Scarecrow competition was just one of the activities organised by the Society’s Discover Farming team to get youngsters involved with and learning about farming and agriculture. Other activities […] Continue Reading
Woodcraft at the Show!
Visitors to the woodcraft marquee at this year’s Melplash Show are in for a real treat. There will be a variety of local craftsmen giving demonstrations throughout the day, including a wood turner, wood carver, walking stick maker, rocking horse maker, pole lathe turner, marquetry, pyrography and a fret worker. There will also be displays by members of the Yeovil […] Continue Reading
2017 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 results this year are as follows: Small […] Continue Reading
2017 Farms Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms competition gives farmers living within a 12 miles radius of Melplash village church, the opportunity to gain recognition for their business skills, good husbandry and dedication to looking after the countryside. There are three categories – Small (up to 300 acres), Mixed Large and Large Dairy. Each category is judged by a team of […] Continue Reading
2017 Garden Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s Garden Competition, the most prestigious garden competition in the area, saw 19 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 large garden winners, Mr Jason Smith and Mrs Nic Darby from Mangerton, and the overall garden winner, Mrs Erika […] Continue Reading
Melplash Show on the BBC
Over the Summer in 2016 we took part in a new BBC series ‘The Farmers Country Showdown’. The 15 episode BBC1 series features inspirational farming families showcasing their dedication and passion for their farms, animals and produce. The series will be shown every week day from Monday 13th February, 15.45 on BBC1. Our show along with some of our exhibitors will […] Continue Reading