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Ashford Cattle Show - a traditional event

24/11/2015

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Ashford 'Fat Stock Show' Monday 30th Nov and Tues 1st Dec, at Ashford Cattle Market on the orbital road.

 Anyone who wonders what Ashford is about these days should go to the annual 'Fat Stock Show' at the market next Monday or Tuesday. Sheep, pigs and cattle at the peak of perfection are shown and judged for the winners of the coveted rosettes.

In addition to local farmers, a huge amount of the competition comes from the various schools and young farmers clubs. the animals are beautifully cared for and the children are proud of their skills.
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Grains, fodder crops and fleeces are also judged, and there is even a class for the best hay. This is farming at its best.
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Judging takes place on Monday after midday, and auctions take place on Tuesday till mid afternoon. There are stalls selling rural crafts and local food - a good place to pick up some Ashmore cheese or a rug woven from Romney Marsh wool.

As well as live animals, which will be auctioned on the Tuesday, there are dressed carcases of pigs, sheep and turkeys competing, so this is not an event for any vegetarians, however! On the other hand, if you'd like your children to understand more about where their food comes from, this is an excellent place to start. Wear warm clothes and sensible shoes, although all activities are under cover so rain isn't a problem.
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A chance to see Godinton House gardens out of season

20/11/2015

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Godinton's annual Winter Art Fair is on 27th November 2015 – 29th November 2015 10.00 – 16.00A wide mix of art and crafts by local artists is available for browsing and sale displayed in the Old Billiard Room and Great Hall.

Entry is free

The garden staff are very happy for people to take a stroll round the gardens and see them in their late autumn interest. There are some winter-flowering plants which aren't usually seen, and the structure of ponds, topiary and lawns ican be appreciated in all its beautifully designed geometry at this time of year. We may even get a frost for extra glamour!
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What to do about wallflowers?

6/11/2015

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Bonfire night been and gone and still no frost! The wallflowers are still lined out in the allotment because the place they will occupy is still full of flourishing nasturtiums. Tragically, the summer bedding will have to go if the wallfloe=wers are to have a chance to establish ready for the spring
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BETTER QUALITY WALLFLOWERS. One neighbour went to the trouble of transplanting the young wallflowers, spacing them well apart, back in the summer, The resulting plants are so bushy and sturdy I'll be copying this next summer!
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