All the fun of the farm at Great Eccleston Show

By The Newsroom
Published 17th Jul 2016, 10:49 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2016, 12:54 BST
The Great Eccleston Show cow competitionThe Great Eccleston Show cow competition
The Great Eccleston Show cow competition
Spectators gathered in their thousands to enjoy a fun-filled weekend celebrating the very best of British agriculture.

Prize-winning cows, sheep, pigs, and poultry were put on display for all to see at the Great Eccleston Show on Saturday.

Animal-lovers were free to enjoy a range of creature competitions - which included rabbits, budgies, and specially-bred show pigeons - while would-be food critics taste-tested wines, cheeses, chutneys, jams and spices.

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Farmer Tom Riley, of WG & RG Riley, won the prize of ‘Breed Champion’ with his cow Halloverhill Boliver Rosette.

Holly rides a rooster at the Great Eccleston ShowHolly rides a rooster at the Great Eccleston Show
Holly rides a rooster at the Great Eccleston Show

He said: “It was a fantastic show. I try to show here every year but this is the first year I have won.

“With a prize like this you can sell breeding stock on the back of it. It’s not just a hobby.

“The winning cow is the one that is most true to type - the cow with no flaws. I’m very happy to have won.”

See tomorrow’s paper for the all the excellent pictures.