Visitors and locals enjoyed a day of traditional activities at Buckden Gala.

Attractions included the annual fell race and popular sheep show. Gala secretary Debbie Roe said the annual event was vital for the continuing success of the busy village hall which relied on the gala takings for its main income.

“But the event is also an important part of village life because it brings everyone in the community together in one big effort,” she said.

Mrs Roe paid tribute to villager Jimmy Sayer who had been on the organising committee for “somewhere in the region of 40 years” – even he cannot remember exactly how long – until he retired this year.

The usual round of fun, games and competitions took place during the afternoon and there were some innovations, such as the “best dressed potato” and handicraft competitions.

Results

Sheep show: Dalesbred gimmer hogg (Close Trophy) - 1 and 2 M&I Close, 3 P Bowdin; Swaledale gimmer hogg (Marsden Trophy) - 1 and 2 T,J&W Akrigg, 3 M&I Close; Dalesbred ewe and horned lamb (Sayer & Co Trophy) - 1 P Bowdin, 2 and 3 M&I Close; Swaledale ewe and horned lamb (Wilkinson Trophy) - 1 and 3 M&I Close, 2 T, J&W Akrigg; horned ewe and crossed lamb (Youngs Trophy) - 1 and 3 J Huck, 2 M&I Close; Dalesbred tup hogg (Coates Trophy) - 1 M&I Close, 2 and 3 P Bowdin; Swaledale tup hogg (Oldfield Trophy) - 1 and 3 T, J&J Akrigg, 2 C Thornborrow; Dalesbred aged ram (Robinson Trophy) - 1 and 2 M&I Close, 3 J Horner; Swaledale aged ram (Dalegarth John Rob Trophy) - 1 T,J&W Akrigg, 2 M&I Close; fat lamb (Falshaw Trophy) - 1 J Horner, 2 M&I Close, 3 P Bowdin; pair of Dalesbred gimmer lambs (White Lion Trophy) - 1 P Bowdin, 2 M&I Close, 3 E&D Hird; pair of Swaldedale gimmer lambs (Fox and Hounds Trophy) - 1 M&I Close, 2 J Huck, 3 G Schofield; pair of half-bred gimmer lambs (Laycocks Trophy) - 1 and 2 J Huck, 3 M&I Close; woolled hill sheep (Hopkinson Trophy) - 1 and 2 J Horner, 3 M&I Close; ram, other breed (Carrs Billington voucher) - 1 T,J&W Akrigg, 2 M&I Close, 3 E&D Hird; female, other pure breed (Hall Trophy) - 1 M&I Close, 2 P Bowdin; tup hogg and gimmer hogg (Malhamdale Trophy) - 1 M&I Close, 2 T,J&W Akrigg, 3 P Bowdin; tup, ewe and gimmer hogg (Jubilee Challenge Shield) - M&I Close, 2 T,J&W Akrigg, 3 P Bowdin; male champion (Carrs Billington voucher) - T,J&W Akrigg; female champion ((Buckden Gala Trophy) - P Bowdin; animal truest to type (BT Close Trophy) - J Huck; Dalesbred rosette - P Bowdin; Swaledale rosette - T,J&W Akrigg; most points (Langstroth Cup) - M&I Close; National Trust Trophy - T,J&W Akrigg; prize for exhibitor not winning a first prize - C Thornborrow.

Photo competition: aged 12 and under - 1 Rowan Humpidge; adults - 1 Josie Cowpe, 2 Bev Owen, 3 Jane Way; animal made from a vegetable - 1 and 2 Robin Schofield; decorated cupcake, 12 and under - 1 Megan Schofield, 2 Robin Schofield, 3 Stephanie Roe; adult - 1 Cerian Hutchings, 2 Gill Owen, 3 Linda Portman; handmade Father’s Day card, 12 and under - 1 Stephanie Roe, 2 Robin Schofield; painted pebble, 12 and under - 1 Josie Barraclough, 2 Megan Schofield, 3 Stephanie Roe; adult - 1 Jessica Nelson and mum; best dressed potato, open, under 12 - 1 Martha; adult - 1 Mrs Gambling; local - 1 Josie Cowpe, 2 Betty Portman, 3 Nicole Pope; guess the number of sweets in the jar - Janet Mudd; guess the weight of the cake - Caroline Riley; guess the name of the teddy - Ronnie Hewings (the name was Rolando).

Children’s races: running, six and under - 1 Mia Proctor, 2 Thomas Charnley, 3 Lily Hall; seven and over, boys - 1 Jacob Riley, 2 Matthew Lambert, 3 Ben Riley; girls - 1 Caitlin Ambler, 2 Josie Barraclough, 3 Scarlett Humpidge; skipping, six and under - 1 Mia Proctor, 2 Lily Hall, 3 Philip Hall; seven and over, boys - 1 Jacob Riley, 2 Ben Riley, 3 Jack Proctor; girls - 1 Caitlin Ambler, 2 Alice Riley, 3 Courtney Briggs; bean bag and hoop race, six and under - 1 Lily Hall, 2 Mia Proctor, 3 Thomas Charnley; seven and over, boys - 1 Jacob Riley, 2 William Burns, 3 Harry Hobbs; girls - 1 Courtney Briggs, 2 Alice Riley, 3 Scarlett Humpidge; running with a bean bag on head: six and under - 1 Mia Proctor, 2 Lily Hall, 3 Thomas Charnley; seven and over, boys - 1 Jack Proctor, 2 Jacob Riley, 3 William Burns; girls - 1 Scarlett Humpidge, 2 Alice Riley, 3 (tie) Josie Barraclough and Caitlin Ambler; sack race, six and under - 1 Mia Proctor, 2 Thomas Charnley, 3 Lily Hall; seven and over - 1 Jacob Riley, 2 George Hobbs, 3 Courtney Briggs; three legged race - 1 William Burns and Harry Hobbs.