Held on Saturday 17 August on Mackley’s Sports Field, the Small Dole Summer Show was our 69th show. The morning started well with plenty of sunshine (even if rather windy), but it was not to last!
The number of entries was considerably up this year and the display marquee was full. What was particularly encouraging was the number of children’s entries and some of their imaginative exhibits. The show ground was also full, with more stalls than ever, as well as a very busy dog show. With car park full to the brim and crowds enjoying the afternoon the afternoon started off well – and then it rained! Everyone headed to the marquee exhibition or the tea tent which did a roaring trade, but the Patcham Silver Band played on. Last year it had been so hot that the ice cream man sold out whilst the tea tent takings suffered from the heat! You cannot seem to win! However, overall it was one of our best shows ever, despite the rain.
David Barrett