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Bugsy the bull puts on a show at the Southern
BUMPER crowds, plentiful livestock, a host of new attractions and - perhaps most surprisingly - sunshine were the order of the day for this year’s Southern Agricultural Show at Great Meadow in Castletown.
The show, which ran over Saturday and Sunday proved a draw for what organisers think will be a record breaking crowd, despite the rival attraction of the Olympic cycle race on Saturday.
Some impromptu entertainment was provided courtesy of Bugsy the bull who was spooked by a rearing horse and provided a challenge for handler Adam Huxham.
Adam sustained a sprained ankle in the incident.
His father Richard, of Ballamoar Farm in Ballaugh, said: ‘It was just one of those things. It happens sometimes with animals. Adam did well to hold on to him and we do want to thank everyone who helped.’
Despite the excitement, Bugsy landed the prize for best Simmental in the show.
Show president Belinda Coole said: ‘It’s been an absolutely fantastic two days and we are sure it will be a record breaking crowd despite the weather and the Cavendish race. It’s been a brilliant weekend.’
As for the weather, Mrs Coole said it had been far better than they dared hope.
‘We’ve been really lucky. I can’t believe how good it has been. The ground was a bit soft when we were setting up that that’s been the story of summer.’
Entries were up in most classes, she said and a number of new attractions, including the maze and the Purple Helments motorcycle display team, had proved popular with visitors.
‘We even set up a new agility course for the meg (hand reared) lambs,’ she said.
In addition to that there were displays by the WI and the Young Farmers as well as show jumping, heavy horses and crafts.
Live stock included a baby donkey, pigs, hens, calves, and there was also a display of vintage tractors. A display of wood carving by Grenaby Artists also proved popular.
‘It’s just gone so well for us - it makes it all worth while when it finally all comes together,’ she said.
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Weather for Isle of Man
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
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