IN PICTURES: Southdean Show

The sun shone on Southdean Show, which took place in Chesters on Saturday.

Opened by Jethart Callant Euan Munro, the traditional event boasted children’s sports, pony rides and a raffle, as well as other entertainment throughout the afternoon. Show champion was Stephen Smith, children’s cup winner was Alan Mackenzie; workshop winner was Maggie Walker; the kitchen trophy went to Hazel Rae; and the garden winner was Linda Falconer. Photographer Brian Sutherland snapped some of the action.

All the winners, from left: Hazel Rae (best in kitchen), Maggie Walker (best in workshop), Linda Lovatt (best in garden) and show champion Stephen Smith (best in studio).placeholder image
All the winners, from left: Hazel Rae (best in kitchen), Maggie Walker (best in workshop), Linda Lovatt (best in garden) and show champion Stephen Smith (best in studio).
Euan Paley on Toby the pony.placeholder image
Euan Paley on Toby the pony.
Egg and spoon race.placeholder image
Egg and spoon race.
Crowds gather for the presentations.placeholder image
Crowds gather for the presentations.
Heading for the finish line.placeholder image
Heading for the finish line.
Hand turned trophies.placeholder image
Hand turned trophies.
Champion in the garden, Linda Lovatt.placeholder image
Champion in the garden, Linda Lovatt.
Caitlyn Paley with Millie.placeholder image
Caitlyn Paley with Millie.
Best in kitchen was Hazel Rae.placeholder image
Best in kitchen was Hazel Rae.
Beanbag race.placeholder image
Beanbag race.
Anne Sears awarding the first place after judging the poetry.placeholder image
Anne Sears awarding the first place after judging the poetry.
Vegetable exhibit.placeholder image
Vegetable exhibit.
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