Silver for sheep breeders

Four popular agricultural shows in North Powys are again joining together to promote the events and offer a coveted piece of silverware to sheep breeders this summer.

A salver will be awarded to the competitor that gains the most points in the sheep sections at Guilsfield, Llanfyllin, Berriew and Llanfair Caereinion shows.

The salver, which will be presented at Llanfair Caereinion Show on September 4, is a spin off of a marketing collaboration between the four shows - together with Montgomery Show - which began in 2006.

The five show secretaries have joined forces to share ideas and information with a view to improving their annual events. The group produces a ’5 Local Shows’ leaflet promoting all five events.

"The aim of awarding a trophy as a group for the best in the sheep section is to encourage competitors to gain points at each of the shows," explained Olwen Roberts, Llanfyllin Show secretary. "Hopefully more joint competitions will follow in the future.

"We think it’s very important that we all work together to promote and improve our shows."