 "Preparation and planning are well underway now for this year’s 60th. Show. A superb programme of classes and competitions to cater for all age groups has been put together for the annual show taking place on Saturday 20th. August in the usual showgrounds at Drumshevra, Scotstown, just five miles north-west of Monaghan town. As we go to print the committee are hopeful that the warm pleasant weather we have had throughout the summer will continue a little longer so it's all systems go now for the last 10 days of preparing for the show.
ENTRIES CLOSE.
Exhibitors should note that entries will close promptly TOMORROW NIGHT Friday 12th. August at 10pm. Entries may be made in person tonight Thursday 11th., and Friday 12th. August between 7pm and 10pm at St. Mary's Hall, Urbleshanny, Scotstown.
Since all Tydavnet Show personnel are voluntary and in order to process all entries the closing date for entries must be final.
All entries must be recorded in the Show catalogue, with no entries accepted on the day of the Show, with the exception of the Dogs and Pets and Show Jumping Events.
SHOW PROGRAMME
Final plans are also being made on the programme of events on show day. The programme of events is organised to cater for as many of the community as possible and for all ages.
From early morning many of the livestock competitions take place in horses, cattle, sheep and poultry. The afternoon promises to be jam packed with sideshows and entertainment. Top billed in the afternoon is the great RICHIE KAVANAGH. Richie who is loved by all ages is surely set to entertain everybody who attends the Show.The very popular dog and pet show will begin at 2.30pm and will run alongside the bonny baby and other competitions which begin at 2pm. Local musical group Dominican Affair will entertain the crowd also. Other acts that are appearing are The Exhausted Farmer(s) from Roslea, The Poitin Men from Co. Derry. We are also very lucky to secure the tractor rebuild demonstration which is proving very popular across the country.
A local heritage crafts marquee will be opened displaying many of our local crafts with demostrations. The crafts will include - butter churning, lace making, pottery to name but a few. This proved to be very popular last year.
A vintage parade has also been organised so if you wish to take part get in touch with the show committee.
More details with more events will be unveiled next week.
SHOWGROUNDS.
From next Monday 15th. August work begins on the Showgrounds. The Chairman Peggy Treanor has asked for any available people to come along any evening at 7pm sharp to help with preparing the grounds. As the proverb goes “ Many Hands Make Light Work”, the more people that come out and help the easier for everybody. The community of Tydavnet takes great pride in the local show so please volunteer to make this year's show an outstanding success.
All committee members are reminded that a meeting will take place tonight Thursday 11th August at 9.00pm in St. Mary’s, Urbleshanny."
OUTSIDE BROADCAST
To coincide with the 60th. Show celebrations Northern Sound will broadcast The Joe Finnegan Show live from Urbleshanny Hall (home of the first show) next WEDNESDAY 17th. August between 9am and 12 midday.
Anybody having any association with the show and indeed the general public is urged to come along on Wednesday morning next to join in with the fun and frolics. Refreshments will be served in the hall. What a great way to BEGIN CELEBRATING THE SWINGING 60TH SHOW!!
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Tuesday, 09 August 2011 08:09