“THERE’S prizes and surprises at shows.” So said Lartington farmer Clive Dent after his shearling ram was judged champion Swaledale at the Bowes Show on Saturday, ending Robert Hutchinson’s recent…

THERE was plenty to delight the senses in the produce tent, much to the delight or Bowes Show organisers.The late decision to stage the show had left a question mark…

A new attraction at Bowes Show this year was a dog trial.  The day-long event, an open trial organised by the Northern Sheepdog Association, proved extremely popular, attracting more than…

VALUABLE training provided by Utass (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services) is back in full swing after being curtailed throughout pandemic lockdowns.Training sessions in pesticide and herbicide spraying plus tractor driving…