The rain poured down and the wind blew, but crowds turned out to eat, drink and be merry at Southdean’s annual show.
Jennie Pole spoke a few words in memory of local farmer Jean Arres who died at the start of the week. The Lustruther field has been used for the show for many decades.
The event was opened by Rosie Scott who has lived at Southdean for much of her life, and she spoke of happy times there. The industrial section at Southdean is quirky and had an increased number of entries this year – granny’s favourite cake and thrifty jam being especially popular.
Cup winners
Most points in Gardening: Clive Bewley
Borders Organic Gardening Award: Sylvia Auld
Handmade items:Lindsay Roberts
Photography: Liz Duffell
Baking: Liz Duffell
Children’s section: Joint winners – Finlay Falconer, Ashleigh Glen and Lyall Shaw
Children’s sports: Mark Glen
Eyeores birthday: Martha and Tim
Sweets in jar: Jane Ross
Guess weight of cake: Martha Douglas
Because of livestock restrictions, Southdean can no longer host sheep classes, but the pet show is always popular and was ably judged by local celebrity blacksmith John Falla and his partner, Jackie Riddell.
Cockerel: The Duffells with Marmaduke
Big dog: Jackie Charley with Tchai
Medium dog: Carly Ferguson with Cooper
Small dog: Holly Keane with Tolina
Dog with waggiest tail: Libby Jeffrey with Bert
Groomed dog: Carly Ferguson with Maisy
Best behaved dog: Lyall Shaw with Jess
Best pet that is not a dog: Callie Ross with Rhino the Guinea pig
As the sun began to shine, children’s sports, pony rides, birds of prey and even ferrets could go ahead, and the noise and laughter of the crowd could be heard across the hills. The rural community came from miles around to enjoy themselves.