Main ring presentations at Melplash Show 2023

There were a wealth of things to enjoy from horticulture to food and drink and livestock to crafts. 

Guests saw some show jumping and presentations of awards for livestock in the main ring. 

Main ring presentation results 

1. Townspeople of Bridport Challenge Cup, Best Beef Beast, presented by The Mayor Cllr David Bolwell -  Andrew Edmunds, Cosmore Beautiful Queenie, Aberdeen Angus

Andrew Edmunds (Image: Tim Russ Event Photography)

2. The Lawrences Trophy given by Helen Carless for best Dairy Beast in Show, Dairy Champion, presented by Mrs Lynn Day of Lawrence’s Fine Art Auctioneers - Phil Bird from Axminster with Piston Elisen 7, Holstein

Phil Bird (Image: Tim Russ Event Photography)

3. Perpetual Challenge Cup, given by Mr and Mrs Philip Crawford Supreme Dairy Calf Champion, presented by Philip & Sue Crawford / The President - William Honeybun, Sturminster Newton, BUTTERBESLEY ELLIS TOFFEEMAKER, Ayrshire

4. The Reg Wallbridge Points Trophy, Exhibitor gaining the highest number of points for exhibits overall, presented by The President - Barry Cambridge from Bristol

Barry Cambridge (Image: Tim Russ Event Photography)

5. The Colaba Perpetual Cup given by Mr Peter Guest, Pedigree Beef Interbreed Pairs Campion, presented by The President/ Mr Peter Guest - Sid Hollier from Dorchester Long Ash Speckle Park, pair of Speckle Parks

6. Robert Dupont Challenge Cup, Best Turned Out Heavy House, presented by Mr Robert Dupont in 2017 / The President - Charlotte Webb

Charlotte Webb (Image: Tim Russ Event Photography)

7. Rosette, Winners of Horse and Pony fancy dress, presented by The President - Caroline Sutton & PEASEDOWN BOMBAY SAPPHIRE/ TIGGY

8. Wilfred Fooks Memorial Cup, Supreme Interbreed Sheep Champion, presented by The President - C & C Burrough, Clun Fores

9. Synergy Farm Health Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Best Opposite Sex To Interbreed Sheep Champion, presented by The President / Synergy Farm Health - S J & D A Champion, Sadie and David from Highbridge with their Greyface Dartmoor

Sadie Champion (Image: Tim Russ Event Photography)

PW Baker Perpetual Trophy, Interbreed Champion Group of Three, presented by The President - Lucy Heywood, T & L Heywood and Land, from Watchet, Hampshire Down

10. JHB Bowditch Challenge Shield, Best Goat, presented by The President - Sharon Owen, Launceston, British Toggenburg, Nightshaze Lucerne

11. The MAS Perpetual Cup, Best Small Flock, presented by The President - Ms Kaye Downey, Hardington Marsh, Mixed Ewes

12. JRB Bowditch Perpetual Cup, Best Medium Flock, presented by The President - Mr Bruce Maltby, Kingston Russell - Romney

13. The Newall Perpetual Cup, Best Large Flock, presented by The President - Mr Lee Taylor, Rampisham Manor Farms, Lleyn + Aberfield

14. Bursary Winners, Local Students, presented by The President

Bursary winners (Image: Tim Russ Event Photography)

15. L T S Littman Memorial Cup (certificate & cheque), Long Service Aged 45 Years & over, presented by Mrs Collette Littman, wife of the late Mr Louis Littman and her daughter in law, Mrs Joey Littman - Ben Smith of Buglers, who started as a trainee mechanic in 1976 and went on to become Service Manager, 47 years service

16. Certificate & Cheque, Long Service Aged 45 Years & Under, presented by The President - Steven Mapstone, has worked for Bernard Newman since he was 16 years old, 20 years service.

Bernard said: "Steven really does deserve this award, he has been such an asset to our farm business and family. Steve has always been hard working enthusiastic and exceptionally loyal with a happy disposition such a pleasure to work with."

17. R M Gillingham Challenge Cup, The best managed and cultivated Farm, and for the best managed Livestock, on farms 199 acres or fewer (Small category), presented by Barnaby Gower from Woolley & Wallis (sponsor) - Miss Alice Geddes, Colesmoor farm, Toller Porcorum

18. Kitson & Trotman Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Best Conservation & Environmental Practice Small Farms, presented by Jason Hodnett of K&T - Miss Alice Geddes, Colesmoor farm, Toller Porcorum

19. Burrough Perpetual Challenge Cup, For the best managed and cultivated Farm, and for the best managed Livestock, on farms 200- 599 acres (Medium category), presented by Barnaby Gower from Woolley & Wallis (sponsor) - Chedington Court Estate

20. Kitson & Trotman Perpetual Challenge Trophy, Best Conservation & Environmental Practice Med Farms, presented by Jason Hodnett of K&T - Chedington Court Estate

21. Sir David Williams Bt, Cup For the best managed and cultivated Farm and for the best managed Livestock on farms over 600 acres (Large category), presented by Barnaby Gower from Woolley & Wallis (sponsor) - Crutchley Farms at Mappercombe Manor

22. Kitson & Trotman Perpetual Challenge Salver, Best Conservation & Environmental Practice Large Farms, presented by Jason Hodnett of K&T - Coppet Hill, George, Amanda & Philippa Streatfeild and Ellen Kingston

23. The Bugler Cup, Outstanding Service to Agriculture, presented by The President - Steve Marsh of SC Marsh

24. The Edgar Bishop Salver, Furthering The Aims Of The Society, presented by Mrs Vivian McMurray & Ms Juliet Bishop - Hayley Loveless

25. The Crumpler Memorial Perpetual Salver in memory of Percy and his son Graham, Awarded Annually To The Person Who Has Given Outstanding Service To The Melplash Ag. Society, presented by the family Diana, Liz, Jenny - Vivien & Rodney Butler

26. President’s Award, presented by The President - Lucy Hart

27. Sandwich Plate, Local Produce, presented by The President / Lady Sandwich - McKenzies Cake Bakery

28. The Guy Gale Memorial Perpetual Trophy, Rural Craft Award, presented by Amy Knight (Elizabeth and Guy’s daughter) - David Symonds, established in 1966, D & S Symonds Ltd is a family run business with a wealth of experience, providing thatching services to Bridport and surrounding areas

29. The Don Townsend Memorial Trophy, Best Show Contractor, presented by Edward W Danter’s Family Fun Fair - Rob and the SEP Events team who manage our carparks and entrance gates