The Llanthony Valley and District Show Hedging Match is held annually in the autumn. The exact date and location changes from year to year. Spectators welcome.
The competition is a chance for local craftsmen and women to show off their talents. Novices, professionals, and aspiring youngsters alike, can all display their skills. With local and open classes, all competitors are welcome.
Date and location to be confirmed for 2024
Contact: Mr C Passmore 01873 890 359
Mr M Egerton 01873 890 448
Prizes for all classes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20
Special Prizes for:
Open Any style hedge
Trophy: Matthew Knight Memorial shield
Class 2
Open Farmer's Hedge (Novice)
(not having won a first prize in any hedging competition)
Trophy: Graham Smith Memorial Cup
Class 3
Open Young Farmer's Hedge 22 - 28 years
Trophy: STT Secure shield
Class 4
Open Young Farmer's Hedge 19 - 21 years
Class 5
Open Young Farmer's Hedge 18 years and under
Trophy: Vere Smith Trophy
The Society wishes to thank:
There will be a dry stone walling demonstration on the day of the Show, 3rd August 2024
Dry stone wall built in the local area in the past 5 years
Trophy: Mr and Mrs Godfrey Williams Challenge Cup
Mortar stone wall built in the local area in the past 5 years
Trophy: The Joshua Cup
These classes will have been judged prior to the Show - photos of entries and results will be displayed on the day of the Show.
Date and location to be confirmed for 2024
Contact: Mr C Passmore 01873 890 359
Mr M Egerton 01873 890 448
Prizes for all classes: 1st - £50, 2nd - £30, 3rd - £20
Special Prizes for:
- Best local - £25
- Youngest (under 19 years) - £25
- Best regrowth from previous year - £40 (Cup donated by John Williams)
- Attendance money for non-prize winners - £10
Open Any style hedge
Trophy: Matthew Knight Memorial shield
Class 2
Open Farmer's Hedge (Novice)
(not having won a first prize in any hedging competition)
Trophy: Graham Smith Memorial Cup
Class 3
Open Young Farmer's Hedge 22 - 28 years
Trophy: STT Secure shield
Class 4
Open Young Farmer's Hedge 19 - 21 years
Class 5
Open Young Farmer's Hedge 18 years and under
Trophy: Vere Smith Trophy
The Society wishes to thank:
- Mr Oliver Watkins for generously allowing the use of his site.
- All sponsors for their financial support: Betsy Tobin & Peter Sands, BBNP, CPRW, Mark Rees, Ollie Watkins, Stephen Morris.
- Match Committee and Judges for their time and effort.
- Mr Douglas Wright for the photographic displays.
There will be a dry stone walling demonstration on the day of the Show, 3rd August 2024
Dry stone wall built in the local area in the past 5 years
Trophy: Mr and Mrs Godfrey Williams Challenge Cup
Mortar stone wall built in the local area in the past 5 years
Trophy: The Joshua Cup
These classes will have been judged prior to the Show - photos of entries and results will be displayed on the day of the Show.