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Successful return for annual Collingham show after pandemic

By Dan Churcher
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d.churcher@newarkadvertiser.co.uk
Published: 16:00, 22 September 2022

Thousands of visitors gave Collingham Show and Ploughing Match a successful return from covid.

The annual show returned on Saturday after a two-year absence because of the pandemic.

It attracted 3,500 to 4,000 visitors to the event at Larksfield.

Horses, whether ploughing or eventing, were stars of the show.
Horses, whether ploughing or eventing, were stars of the show.

“It was a fantastic success after missing two years,” said Diane Rowland, chairman of organisers Collingham and District Agricultural Society.

“There were more people this year than the past years, and the people were thanking us for the lovely event before leaving.”

Tractor-mad Jaxon Robinson poses in a cab.
Tractor-mad Jaxon Robinson poses in a cab.
The equestrian event.
The equestrian event.

It featured traditional agricultural contests, such as ploughing and plashing.

There were also dog agility competitions and displays of vintage vehicles and tractors, as well as exhibits of homegrown produce and children’s artwork.

Admiring a heavy horse paraded by its owner are, left to right, Samuel Richards, Jacob Hofman, Evie Hofman and Bonnie Hofman.
Admiring a heavy horse paraded by its owner are, left to right, Samuel Richards, Jacob Hofman, Evie Hofman and Bonnie Hofman.
There was every variety of ploughing.
There was every variety of ploughing.
Mark and Julie Topps and their wooden crafts stall.
Mark and Julie Topps and their wooden crafts stall.

Competition categories ranged from longest carrot to breadmaking and cake decorating.

Vintage vehicles at the show.
Vintage vehicles at the show.
Earnie Allen with his dad Chris Allen and sister Birdie.
Earnie Allen with his dad Chris Allen and sister Birdie.
The show offered many stalls, crafts and competitions.
The show offered many stalls, crafts and competitions.

Next year’s show and ploughing match will take place on Saturday, September 16.

John and Eileen Castle and their wheelwright model table.
John and Eileen Castle and their wheelwright model table.
A horse-drawn plough works the fields at Collingham Show.
A horse-drawn plough works the fields at Collingham Show.
Tractors and horses battled it out at the ploughing match.
Tractors and horses battled it out at the ploughing match.
Collingham Show and Ploughing Match made a welcome return on Saturday and featured ploughing classes including horse-drawn and mini-tractors.
Collingham Show and Ploughing Match made a welcome return on Saturday and featured ploughing classes including horse-drawn and mini-tractors.

There will also be a spring show on February 26.

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