There are no public events at the Hall this weekend as traditionally it is kept free so everyone can head up to Gargrave show which is held in the field in front of Eshton Hall on Saturday. There is ample parking opposite the show ground but a free bus runs all day from the main bus stop in the Village, probably around every fifteen minutes or so. Classes for horses begin the day around 8.a.m with clear round workers,hunter classes at 8.30.a.m, pony jumping and show jumping at 10.a,m. The judging of sheep and cattle classes also begin at 10.a.m. Judging of shire horses at 11.30.a.m . Fell races for all age groups begins at Noon ( if the show jumping in the ring does not run over time ), with the under nines the first race to leave the ring, followed by under twelves, under fourteens and under seventeens. The senior race concludes around at 12.45.pm. Cash prizes, and first local prizes. Dog show at Noon in a smaller ring ( entries on the day). Vintage Cars, tractors, stalls, and refreshments. Handicraft and baking tents open for viewing after lunch. Childrens sports around 4.p.m, egg throwing at 4.30.p.m and terrier racing at 5.p.m.
Admission £12. Concessions £6.00. 11 years and under free entry.
07802695041 01729851049 – General enquiries
07850318137 – Fell race enquiries
07746 296653- Dog show enquires
Next weekend will be hectic again at the Village Hall, with a charity dance in aid of the Air Ambulance on Friday 23rd August and a two day Collectable and Craft Fair on Sunday 25th and Monday 26th August ( bank holidays) 07989585564.