This really is a spectacular event in a truly lovely spot. The fair celebrates all things rural, with dog shows, rare breads, vintage vehicles, and lots of demonstrations from highly skilled crafts people. As if that was not enough we were also able to enjoy dragon boat racing on the lake, a circus and all kinds of displays in the main ring. Other favourites included the varied stalls and a silent auction.
Eliza James Flowers
The Silent Auction
This looked like so much fun!
Mother and her camera shy baby
No day out is complete without buying at least one book! This is Steve Burnside the author of Fergus and Friends signing books for our two little granddaughters.
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I loved watching the Terrier racing. Half the time the dogs were chasing each other rather than the lure (a piece of cloth), but the spectators loved it.
I adored everything on the Dogs & Roses stall. Tracy, the stallholder was incredibly friendly and happy for me to photographer her designs. She has a soft spot for dogs, so much so they have become the inspiration for her interior design business, and most recently her fundraising for a variety of dog charities.
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Aquilegia, Lupins and Foxgloves
These ladies were cooking up a storm!
Such a beautiful creature
Dragon boat racing on the lake
Plant stalls with the perfect backdrop
I loved this mix of vintage things
View of the castle and lawns with ‘willow deer’ in the foreground
I almost got Terry one of these signs, but I wasn't sure he would appreciate it!
Furgus the tractor books waiting to be packed and sent to Australia together with two dolls also bought at the fair. Each Rebecca Stidson rag doll is personalised with a hand-painted name. Rebecca has lots of ready painted names and was able to supply one for Zoe, but the one for Lilly is coming in the post. I chose the doll and just have to wait a few days for the name to arrive.
Zoe in her ballet outfit (now you can see why I chose that particular doll)
Lilly was two last week, here she is pouring tea on the morning of her birthday.
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