25/05/2024
The last Saturday in May is here again, which in this little part of the towy valley can only mean one thing, Cothibridge show day. And as always it gives me the greatest pleasure to welcome you all here today. This past winter has not been easy for anybody, with torrential rains and storms, But hopefully the sun will shine upon us today To help us forget this miserable last few months. COVID-19 hampered us For a few years not so long ago, But we have since returned and had two incredible shows And hopefully this year will continue with that pattern. Although the event is known as an agricultural show, it is much more than that, it is somewhere the whole community can come together and enjoy all aspects of rural life.
Of course the show would go nowhere fast without the continued help of the show members and local community. I would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank all involved with the show, be you stewards, competitors, visitors, or committee members, Without you we would have no show. It is always a pleasure to turn up on show morning and see the effort the exhibitors have put in to turn out and prepare their animals and produce To the very highest standards, and being a farmer myself I do appreciate the hard work put into the stock for weeks and even months before hand.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish our show president Mr Lloyd Thomas, and his wife Sylvia the very best of days. Lloyd and Sylvia are both close personal friends of mine and my family, and I'm sure we'll all acknowledge the hard work they do within the community and for this very show for so many years. Lloyd for many years was a show director, previous chairman, and all round go to man, I could think of nobody better and more deserving of being awarded the role of president for the day. We thank you greatly for your support and contribution towards the show, and hope you have A memorable day.
Whether competing, exhibiting, stewarding, or just visiting the show for the day I wish you an enjoyable and prosperous time and hope to see you all at next year's show.
Mathew Jones
Show Chairman