Another Borders agricultural show called off but hopes high for last two

Liddesdale Agricultural Society’s annual Holm Show has become the latest event to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Kathryn Wylie
Published 26th May 2020, 16:12 BST
Nici and Bill Elliot at last year's Yetholm Show.Nici and Bill Elliot at last year's Yetholm Show.
Nici and Bill Elliot at last year's Yetholm Show.

The Newcastleton show was due to take place on Saturday, August 29. However organisers say it has been cancelled “with a heavy heart” and is now taking place on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

That call-off follows the recent cancellations of Roberton, Peebles and Newtown shows usually held in July and August.

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The region’s final two shows of the season – at Langholm on Saturday, September 26, and Yetholm on Saturday, October 3 – are still going ahead as things stand, though.

A Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show spokesman said: “We are very much hoping that our show will go ahead as it’s not until October but we will have to adhere to guidelines.

“We will not be having a tattie dig this year due to the current social distancing and self-isolating regime.

“There are many factors to consider before a decision can be made.”

More about previous cancellations here: https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/country-and-farming/agricultural-shows-across-borders-called-due-coronavirus-2595774

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