th July 2011 marks the 8th annual Claragh Bridge cross-community Vintage, Classic and Agricultural Show’ to be staged at the B175 Ballynahinch Road, Drumaroad, near Castlewellan, starting at 11.00am.
Classes covering cars, tractors, stationary engines, commercials, motorcycles, buses, lorries, steam engines, and various other types of agricultural machinery will be on exhibition, and entries can also be submitted on the day of the show.
This year’s show will include an indoor crafts fayre and country market, as well as stalls, trade and various exhibition stands, including some new features such as timber cutting and the annual local townland Tug ‘O’ War competitions.
Events will be hosted throughout the day including live music, children’s entertainment, bouncy castle, bungee run, face painting, gladiator dual, as well as a rodeo bull, funfair, and the ever popular helicopter rides.
Chairperson of Claragh Bridge Vintage Club, Liam Quinn, said, “The Claragh Bridge Vintage Classic and Agricultural Show will be a fun day out for all the family, there is something for all ages to enjoy at this year’s show.
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“The show is an ideal way for all communities to come together to meet and enjoy themselves and to also view the wide range of vintage and classic vehicles which will be on display, not to mention the packed afternoon of entertainment, shows, the indoor crafts fayre and country market, and various other stalls, attractions, competitions which will be featured at the show.
“Thanks to the Big Lottery Fund, and Down District Council’s Community Relations and Development Unit for financially supporting the staging of the show.
“Thanks also to Mr. Walter Watson, and all our sponsors and advertisers who have given us such tremendous financial support in order to stage this our 8th annual show, which has now become an annual cross-community event on the local calendar scene and which is going from strength to strength every year through the hard efforts of our committee and volunteers.”
A Varied Programme Says Chairman
The packed programme commences at 11.00am. Among the many events running throughout the day are traditional threshing machines, and a blacksmith display. A selection of steam engines will also be making a special visit to the show.
Townland Tug O’War
This year’s show will include both Men’s and Ladies’ Tug-o-War competitions which will have cash prizes for both the winning team and runner up to donate to a charity of their choice. To enter a Tug-o-War team contact Seamus Fegan on 0771 9773571. Tug-o-War heats to start @ 3.00pm sharp. Competition events will also include the brick lift, driving the nail, throwing the 56, and pitching the sheaf. There will also be a vintage tractor auction taking place at 3.00pm.
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The Blacksmith’s shop will also be open which has been fully restored by its owner Mr. Walter Watson back to its original period. Both inside and outside will host a display of traditional Blacksmith tools and farming machinery from the early and mid-twentieth century.
For further information regarding the show please contact Group Secretary Mrs. Elizabeth Doyle (028) 44 811518 or email info@claraghbridge.com .
Log onto www.claraghbridge.com, Claragh Bridge is now also now on Facebook.
This year’s designated charity is Mid Down Multiple Sclerosis.]]>
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