Cleveland Show 2008 shining through

After the cancellation of 2007, ths year`s Cleveland show benefitted from perfect weather and a range of livestock and exhibitors which made for a super Saturday in Stewart Park Middlesbrough. As ever the Council marquee  www.middlesbrough.gov.uk proved a top exhibit with the library team in their full glory. Assistant Road Safety Officer Claire Ingram complemented her cycling colleagues as well as the recycling ones to perfection whilst Sylvia Roberts was fascinated by the garden design. Exhibitors in the poultry section came from as far afield as Halifax and Northumbria with an amazing range of birds from Transylvanian bare-necked ones to more traditional breeds. Making their Cleveland Show debut, it was marvellous to connect with the North East Life www.north-eastlife.co.uk dynamic duo of Liz Reekie and Trevor. The army was as expected in tip top form and Sylvia could`nt resist taking her turn in the Fire Engine- ( perhaps it`s something to do with uniforms ?! )before connecting once again with Health Fair exhibitors Forever Living ( don`t forget our next health fair is on Tues Sept 9th ! ) It was pleasing to see that Rosemary Billington brought her decoupage and planning expertise to her role as one of the key stewards in the craft section. Cacti and other delights were also in fine form . Back in the main ring Stephanie Towers and her team were admirably representing Redcar whilst further along a new champion goat was celebrating first prize after some very rigorous judging. With honey specialists and the usual Stewart Park James Cook Birthplace Museum also open, it was small wonder that Show Secretary Margaret Dale, Show Director Ian Bruce and Deputy Show Director David Turner  ( seen here with wife Elizabeth ) deserved full credit. Southside would like to congratulate Margaret in particular , as this is her last official show as secretary- well done one & all - A Cleveland Show podcast special will be available soon.