South show continues today after busy day one

Saturday 11 August 2018

Hundreds of people turned out for the first day of the South show at St Martins Community Centre yesterday and with another whole day of activities planned for today, the annual shows are off to a good start.

Yesterday saw the bonny baby and decorated hat or wellie competitions, while exhibitions of produce saw local residents show off their baked goods, produce and other crafts.

The judges had already awarded prizes so visitors to the show could see what was deemed the best in show, from marrows and onions to eggs and flowers. The main hall of the community centre was full of local produce and displays and will still be in place for people to see today.

Bay loop tower were also at the show with photos showing the restoration work and a model of the tower. Gary Murchie was delighted to exhibit the new replica carronade which will shortly go on the top of the tower, much like it would have looked hundreds of years ago.

However, the main attraction in the show today took place in the show ground where girls and boys were presented to judges in the bonny baby, terriffic tot and cheerful chld competitons.

Arya McKane, 11 months, was crowned the winner of the bonny baby competion. Her mum Andrea McKane said: "I am really happy, I have never entered this before but because of the amount of people that say 'isn't she cute' I thought I would give it a go. It it actually a lovely day at the South show, I have not been for many years, even thought the weather has not been great its been nice."

Isabella Mauger, three, (pictured above) won the cheerful child competition. One of the judges said: "It was her personality that won it as she gave each judge a high five and chatted away."

There were also competitions for children in craft making and vegitable skulptures. Rachel Walldridge enjoyed the afternoon with her two children, Chloe and Lucy, she said: "They entered a range of competitions and Chloe won the birthday card competition and placed second in both her flower arranging classes. Its a bit of fun but also it keeps everyone in the community together and its a nice thing to get out and about and do."

The show continues today from 10:00 until 18:00. Entry to the show costs £3.00 for adults, and  £1.00 for children 5-15 years old. Children under five enter free.

There are lots of stalls selling their wares including local crafts, plus pocket money games, children's games & crafts, bouncy castles, face painting, refreshments and a raffle. Sarnia Guinea Pig Rescue and the GSPCA.

Timings for the show competitions today are as follows:

Saturday 11August 2018

13.00 - Childrens fancy dress - register on the day in one of the following groups

- Children four and under

- Children between five and eight

- Children nine and over

14.00 - Island dog training team doing a display

15.00 - Dog show - please register your dog at this time for £1 in as many catorgaries as you like

There are eight classes plus the best in show - categories include prettiest bitch and most handsome dog.