Smallholders Show, Builth Wells

[Harvestman]

Went to the Smallholders Show at Builth Wells today, with my wife Tracy, and a friend's little boy. I've been going to this event for 5 years now, and it always makes a good day out. Thought I would show a few pics taken today.

Livestock is a big part of this event, obviously. For me, the pigs are always the highlight.



Suckling pig anyone?


Tracy prefers the goats.


Lots of other stuff around though. Saw some lovely tools, wooden bowls, and agricultural stuff.
After this shot, he had to buy a toy tractor, and it had to be a blue one


There were fun activities for the kids, particularly a circus activities section. I failed at spinning a plate and using stilts, and fell off a unicycle. But I got some time being a kindly uncle, which was fun.



There was an excellent chap with some interesting bugs. The scorpion is blue because a UV light is being shone on it. The second pic is a giant cockroach, one of my favourite bugs.


The other use for pigs. Pork roll. Very good it was too.


For me the highlight was when Tracy joined in the maypole dancing. Just because she looks so happy.


Great day out, and looking forward to next year now. Might also go the the game fair 16-17th June this year.

 

[Laurentius]

I have seen that big blue tractor before, it's two of them stuck together. Bonkers!

 

[sandbender]

I have seen that big blue tractor before, it's two of them stuck together. Bonkers!

I'd be curious to know the make. I suppose it does away with the need to strap weights to the front of your machine.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Looks a fantastic day out matey! isnt that double tractor a Fordson double dou?

 

[Retired Member southey]

In fact, WIKIPOW!

 

[sandbender]

In fact, WIKIPOW!

Excellent! Cheers!

 

[.XII.]

haha, i handled a giant cockroach today as well, only we were at the devon county show..

the kids were fascinated by the sheep-shearing and axe-racing displays, but the pigs were my favorite too, i just love iron-age pigs (plus they taste amazing!)

 

[Harvestman]

The guy with the bugs was brilliant. One of the kids asked if the cockroaches could hurt you. He said "Well, they are a bit crunchy, so you might break your teeth when you chew one, but they are not bad with a bit of butter".

The only display we saw was a guy using sheepdogs to herd geese, and a bit of carriage racing, or 'scurrying'.

 

[Dannytsg]

Looks like it was a good day that catered for all ages.

 

[wattsy]

used to live near builth lovely area can't believe i missed this when i was there looks cracking