Ellingham Show Attractions 2011

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Ringwood and Burley Band Ringwood and Burley band has maintained a presence in Ringwood (apart from brief periods during the two World Wars) since 1879, and is one of the oldest brass bands in the Wessex area. Our musical director is Bernard Lawson LRAM AMus LCM, who is currently enjoying his second spell as the band’s conductor. The band rehearses at the Ebenezer Hall, Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood on Friday evenings between 8 and 10 pm. Sponsors of the band are: Co-operative Funeralcare Services, Raymond Brown Group Ltd, Ringwood Brewery and Seemore Graphics. Website: www.Ringwoodandburleyband.co.uk  Tel: 01202 877515

Wilton Hounds Always one of the most popular main ring events. Over 40 hounds and their horse back masters in full hunt regalia. With a history dating back to 1869 the famous Wilton hounds will be paraded around he ring giving the chance for families and especially children mix among the dogs and experience first hand this traditional county sport. Just watch out for your sandwiches!

Shetland Pony Grand National A high speed dash, a blur of coloured silks, flying manes and tails and the roar of the crowd the excitement of a day at the races condensed into Shetland pony size. The ponies and their young jockeys from as far afield as the Shetland Isles and North Devon travel the length and breadth of the country during the season in hot pursuit of only 10 qualifying places at the London International Horse Show at Olympia. Watch this spectacular qualifier event in the main ring and be amazed by the skill and agility of these expert riders from only 9 to 14 years old – tomorrow’s professional jockeys today.

British Heavy Horse Driving Trial A fast and furious display by the very best in this sport. See teams of heavy horses compete against one another in this speed event, showing the immense skill and agility of heavy horse, driver and passenger. The last event of the day and well worth the wait.

Before joining the Fire and Rescue Service my career was in forestry, beginning in the New Forest with the Forestry Commission after leaving school. I subsequently trained as a Forest Manager in Cumbria and experienced various aspects of forestry both in the private and public sector before moving to Australia for a season as a first attack forest firefighter with their Forestry Commission. I returned to the UK in the summer of 1996 and joined Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Serving on a fire station that dealt with many animal rescues was an added interest for me because I had grown up living and working around large stock and this was an instinctive skill which proved invaluable when attending incidents. Due to the inherent danger surrounding these situations, my colleague Anton Phillips and I were initiators of the countries first Animal Rescue Specialists, fire officers with farming backgrounds who could use their skills to equip and train firefighters to deal with these incidents safely and effectively. Little did we know the impact this small team would have over the coming years.

I am currently employed as the only fulltime animal rescue specialist in the British Fire Service. My role involves training Vets and Firefighters nationally, attending operational incidents in Hampshire and helping to improve levels of training and equipment across the country through the Chief Fire Officers Association National Animal Rescue Practioners Forum.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my job has been my association with BEVA. Participating in BEVA Congress, establishing trauma training for Vets and Vet students, helping to initiate the Emergency Services Protocol and having the opportunity to travel to Turkey with Prof. Slater to train vets and firefighters has been an amazing experience which above all has provided tangible results by improving the safety of Vets, Firefighters and the public whilst increasing the viability of animals rescued which in turn helps sustain livelihoods.

Other Attractions Include:
Circus Skills
Reptile Marquee
Austin 7 Club
Farmers Market
Ferndown Concert Brass band
Animal Petting Farm (hands on farm animals for children)
Over 100 Trade Stands, from boats to jewellry and from plants to cars.
Craft Marquee
Horticulture Section
Scarecrows
Fun Dog Show
Horses, Donkeys, Cattle, Sheep and Goats

SHOW MAIN RING TIMETABLE 2011

Main Ring: Co-Ordinator: Peter Quinn

10am  -       High Jump

11.30  -       Hampshire Fire & Rescue

12pm  -       Heavy Horse Inhand Championship

12.30pm  -  Shetland Grand National

1pm  -         Wilton Hounds & N.F Beagles

1.30pm  -    Fancy Dress

2pm  -         N.F.P.E.C. Quadrille

2.30pm  -    Hampshire Fire & Rescue

3pm  -         Heavy Horse Driving Display

3.30pm  -    Shetland Pony Grand National

4pm  -         Livestock & Donkey Parade

4.30pm  -    Champion of Champions

5pm  -         Heavy Horse Driving Trials