With some of the best weather of the Summer so far, crowds flocked to this year’s IW County Show at Northwood.
There really was something for all tastes and interests. Animals played a big part in the various competitive classes, the dog show or show jumping.
With the theme of Farming Through the Ages the story was told of how from the start of Agriculture in this country things have evolved to the modern day with very large machines and crops being produced on a large scale.
There were parades of tractors illustrating how things have changed over the years and the wooded area with arts and crafts of the woodland was popular.
Girlguiding Isle of Wight had a stand offering games for everyone and with members chatting to the public about Girlguiding including how girls can join in the fun. The lollypop game proved very popular with many winning a free lolly.
Food and drink produced on the island was highlighted with many Island producers having stands and with the ever popular Mermaid brands and Caffe Isola showcasing their wares. Island produced fruit came in the form of cherries from Godshill Orchards, With their cherries grown at Godshill their punnets were sold out by the end of the Show.
Trade stands and food/drink and ice cream outlets had long queues for most of the two days and the ever popular funfair and games were kept busy. There was music, art and even a beach encouraging people to visit and support the Appley Tower scheme.
At the closing ceremony Susie Sheldon the Island’s Lord-Lieutenant said that she wanted to congratulate the volunteers, led by Graham Biss, for putting on an excellent show. Every year there is a competition for the section of the show which has made the most improvement. The 2024 winner was the Village Green section which was presented with the President’s Cup.
