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.
Hedging Match Saturday 19th October 2024
Courtesy of Anne Price, Penywern, Cwmyoy
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.
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 separate Dry Stone Walling Competition for stone walls built on properties in the local area in the past five years.
Trophy: Mr and Mrs Godfrey Williams Challenge Cup for dry stone walls.
Mortar stone walls will be awarded 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.
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:
- Anne Price for generously allowing the use of her site.
- All sponsors for their financial support: Betsy Tobin & Peter Sands, BBNP, CPRW, David Bevan.
- Match Committee and Judges for their time and effort.
- Mr Douglas Wright for all the photography.
There will be a separate Dry Stone Walling Competition for stone walls built on properties in the local area in the past five years.
Trophy: Mr and Mrs Godfrey Williams Challenge Cup for dry stone walls.
Mortar stone walls will be awarded 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.