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Saturday 2nd August
Oswestry Show

Visit the Oswestry School Stand

Oswestry School held a stand at Oswestry Show today. 

Fine, warm weather brought out the crowds at the Show, one of the county's most popular events, celebrating rural life and local produce.  The Oswestry and District Agricultural Society has held a show almost every year since 1862, prevented only by two world wars and foot and mouth.

The farming industry has faced a number of problems over recent years, from foot and mouth to bluetongue, increased cost of grain and struggling dairy prices. However, Oswestry Show aims to celebrate excellence in the local farming community - this year's programme featured categories for horses, cattle, sheep, rare breeds, goats and poultry.  Other attractions on the day included craft exhibits, stalls, horticultural shows and a food hall showing off some of the best local produce.  There was also formation riding and entertainment for younger visitors.  Traditional livestock competitions were presented alongside stalls and ring entertainment, including the Royal Artillery Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team and the Jive Pony duo, specialising in horseback gymnastics.

Oswestry School staff were pleased to meet parents and pupils, old and new, as well as meet prospective parents interested in finding out more about the school.

Many thanks to Mrs Sue Edwards, Mrs Jackie Greatorex, Mr Niall Lambkin, Mrs Sue Leonard, Mrs Mandy Price, Mrs Sue Morris and Mrs Anne Payne for helping to run the stand throughout the day.  Thanks also go to Mr Dave and Mrs Hilda Arnott for help in setting up and dismantling the stand.

Mrs Cathy Hopkins, Director of Recruitment