15,000 turn out for Ashover Show - VIDEO & PICTURES

Over 15,000 people turned out for at Rectory Fields for this year’s Ashover Show.
By Ricky Charlesworth
Published 14th Aug 2015, 13:26 BST
Ashover Show, James Gibbs helping prepare Texel sheep for the showringAshover Show, James Gibbs helping prepare Texel sheep for the showring
Ashover Show, James Gibbs helping prepare Texel sheep for the showring

The 84th instalment of the annual event was held with a backdrop of glorious sunshine.

The show – which has become Derbyshire’s premier one-day show – featured dozens of horticultural, livestock and agricultural competition.

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Show secretary Jackie Twilley says the day was a huge success, with the weather playing its part also.

Ashover Show, James Gibbs helping prepare Texel sheep for the showringAshover Show, James Gibbs helping prepare Texel sheep for the showring
Ashover Show, James Gibbs helping prepare Texel sheep for the showring

She said: “We had an excellent day with over 15,000 turning up.

“We only finished at around 8pm so it was a long day.

“There was good trade and it was very busy, but a very impressive turnout.

“All areas were well-attended such as the agricultural classes, which were full.

“The weather also played its part and it was baking - some could say it was too hot!”

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