Other Attractions 2009

Daphne Neville and Her Otters - Living Working Countryside Area

A great chance to see these shy and delightful animals. the rare and beautiful otter is slowly returning to our waterways. Ask Daphne about their lives and their habitat; how you can get involved in helping these wonderful creatures maintain a footing in our countryside.

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The Cotswold Cart Horse Society

Heavy Horse Ring

Classes from 11.30am
Judges: Mr David Bowyer (Horses)
Mr T Haines (Best Shod)
Mr M Jauncey (Young Handlers)

Sponsors:Brickell Farms Ltd, Cotswold trailers Ltd, Denis Brown & Son, Frampton Country Fair, G J Walker (Groundworks and Agricultural Sales), J & K Deacon, John Lyte, Radius Logistics, Stroud Farm Services Ltd, T Keegan, W J Medhurst Promotions and Westons Cider

The Cotswold Cart Horse Society was originally formed in 1996, in order to promote the use of horses for work. The title was chosen for the society so that it incorporated all shapes and sizes of horses that have played a part in the workplace in the past, from the mighty Shire to the diminutive but mischievous Shetland.

The society is loosely centred in Gloucestershire, but with many members in the surrounding areas and further afield. The CCHS is able to offer a practical service to the members who own horses and provide a source of enjoyment and recreation to those who don’t and are simply interested in the working horse.

Our aim is to educate people with the basics of working horses and we run regular events, where our members can congregate to gain valuable hands-on experience. Due to the active core of members within our group, we are able to give demonstrations and pass on relevant knowledge of each other’s skills. We also offer social evenings with guest speakers that the members can enjoy. Our small society also boasts a good number of junior members that have their own training days and hold an annual competition.

Why not join us today?

Membership details can be found at: www.cotswoldcarthorse.co.uk

Classes
1         In-hand Mare or Gelding (anyage, anybreed)
2         In-hand Harness Decorated or Working
3         Young Handler to Drive (not lead )(8 to 16 years)
4         Horse Drawn Implement (single or pairs)
5         Turnout Trade/ Agricultural /Private (single or pairs)
6         Best Shod
7         Best Plaited Mane
8         Best Plaited Tail

Cups and trophies will be awarded throughout the afternoon. The Jim Wigget Cup for the best entry from a CCHS member will be presented in the Main Ring at 4.25pm during the Parade of Prize Winners.

Ferret Racing - Living Working Countryside Area

Heart of England Ferret Association

The Heart of England Ferret Association is Coventry based. Their policy is never to turn away abandoned, injured or unwanted ferrets. When they are taken in to the Rescue Centre they are neutered/spayed to avoid unwanted kits. Each year over 200 ferrets are rescued by these dedicated enthusiasts.

Open Racing

Racing from 11.00am at half-hourly intervals. Final at 4.30pm

Heart of England Ferret Association will look after your ferret during the Fair providing you supply food and water. It is the duty of the owners to check their ferrets during their stay.

Frampton on Severn & District Silver Band

North Catering Area - 14:00-16:00
Our local award winning silver band will entertain you whilst you enjoy some refreshments.

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Itchy and Scratchy - South Catering Area

Our popular acoustic guitar duo will entertain you whilst you relax and enjoy some refreshments.

Their Finest Hour

In May 1940 Air Chief Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding told Prime Minister Winston Churchill "Should, God forbid, France fall, we will need every available aircraft and every trained pilot to defend the shores of Britain from the invasion force, which will most surely come".

As we all know there ensued the most desperately fought battle by a determined but outnumbered Royal Air Force, populated by British, Commonwealth and Polish pilots, which culminated in those historic words "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few".

Their Finest Hour has been put together specifically to commemorate the 70th Anniversay of The Battle of Briatin. Their events unit consists of a full size Mark 1 Hawker Hurricane, where you can have your photograph taken, along with a display of memorabilia hosted by gorgeous "WAAFS" and gallant young "pilots" in vintage uniforms. There will also be well researched information about Battle of Briatin action in the Frampton on Severn area.

Practical Horsemanship

North of Frampton Court - 11:00 and 15:00
www.practicalhorsemanship.co.uk
Practical Horsemanship is a collaboration between Grant Bazin and Dan Wilson who have travelled the world working with young and problematic horses and for many years. Grant and Dan have worked closely with the world renowned horse trainer, Monty Roberts and they use the methods he has pioneered to help the trickiest of the neighbourhood's horses. Bringing you a live, fun and educational display, they demonstrate a partnership of complete understanding and trust with the horse that has to be seen to be believed!

Punch and Judy

Near the Craft Marquee - Shows at 11:45, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:30

Professor Crump

Our roving entertainer is back by popular demand

Pigeon Plucking

Great fun and open to all, do come and have a go.

Winners 2009

Open Class - Peter Clifford

Junior Class - Tom Bowyer

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The Lassington Oak Morris Men

Near the South Catering Area

A super opportnity to see this fine country tradition. The Lassington Oak Morris Men are Gloucestershire's resident Morris Team based in Highnam. They will be performing a wide variety of traditional Cotswold Morris Dances with folk music in between dances.

Traditional Fete Area

Near the South catering Area

A chance to try your luck at some of the old Fete favourites including skittles, coconut shy and "Hook-a-Duck" for children and adults alike!