Free family day out on Devon farm
Some of the countrys top sheep shearers will be taking part in a day of tough competition on a Devon farm next month
By kind permission of Sir John and Lady Cave and Mr Alan Derryman, Devon County Shows Ewe and Lamb Shearing & Dog Trials will be held at Home Farm, Sidbury, near Sidmouth on Sunday, August 14th.
Among the competitors will be Devon shearers preparing for the world championships in New Zealand next year.
Ollie Allen, Devon County Show Secretary, said: This is a wonderfully traditional event held on a beautiful Devon farm.
We can promise a great day out with plenty of exciting competitions and we wont be charging visitors a penny to get in not even for parking!
The competitive shearing classes will attract entries from some of the most skilled craftspeople in the world.
Devon shearers have done well in recent world championships and I look forward to seeing competitors who are likely to be challengers for future world titles. Competitions will run all day, starting at 8.30 am, Ollie added.
In addition to shearing, some of the countys top shepherds will be working with their dogs in sheep dog trials.