IT was typical Welsh weather for Trap Show on the weekend – with rain, sunshine and a blustery wind – but it did not stop a successful day from taking place.

Trap Show was held on Saturday, July 29 and there was a high standard in entries.

South Wales Guardian: Clive Jones won the stick making competition.Clive Jones won the stick making competition. (Image: Stuart Ladd)

Show presidents for 2023 were Trevor and Lorraine Thomas of Maesgwastod, Llanddeusant, who have been stalwarts at the show over a number of years.

Here we bring you all the winners from the show:

Sheep

  • Welsh, Improved & Cross Cheviot: Robert Owen, Penywaun.
  • Black Welsh: Cliff Williams, Talley.
  • Torddu: Osian Paewai Jones, Capel Isaac.
  • Torwen: Lyn Williams, Talley.
  • Balwen: Zahvia Paewai Jones.
  • Any other mountain breed: Cennydd Jones, Blaenau.
  • Cross Bred: Robert Owen.
  • Continental Lowland: Wyn Thomas, Tycroes.
  • Native Lowland: William Jones, Gwynfe.
  • Mountain Breeds Champion: Robert Owen.
  • Lowlands Breeds & Supreme Champion: Wyn Thomas Tycroes.
  • Group of 3: Dylan Davies, Gwynfe.
  • Young Handler (11-16): Dafydd Griffiths, Cysgod y Berllan.
  • Young Handler (10 and under): Zahvia Paewai Jones.

Horses

  • Lead Rein and Children’s Riding: Mali Reed, Crai.
  • Pony Club: Keilyn Hughes, Cross Hands.
  • Trekking Cup (open riding): Amanda Thornton, Rhosaman.
  • Coloured & Champion (open riding): Sam Davies, Foelgastell.
  • Young Stock (in hand): Kalley Launchbury, Tair.
  • Overall Champion (in hand): Eiry Thomas, Cwmgwili.
  • Mare (section A): Isolbel Kinson Llanddeusant.
  • Colt & Hill Pony (section A): Aled Jenkins, Talgarth Stud.
  • Stallion (section A): Aled Rees, Tycroes.
  • Young Stock & Champion (section A): Euros a Conway Morgan, Ystradgynlais.
  • Young Stock (section B): Charlotte Wood, Thosaman.
  • Champion (section B): Eiry Thomas, Cwmgwili.
  • Young Stock & Champion (section C): Williamson Family, Grovesend.
  • Young Stock (section D): Williamson Family.
  • Champion (section D): Jordan Walters, Clyne.
  • Ridden Hunter & Champion (hunters & working pony): Dr Cari Powell, Seven Sisters.
  • Supreme Young Stock (hunters & working pony): Euros a Conway Morgan.
  • Supreme Champion: Keilyn Hughes riding for Ella Griffiths, Cross Hands.

Vintage

  • Elwyn Evans, Derwydd.

South Wales Guardian: Winner of the pre-1950 vintage competitionWinner of the pre-1950 vintage competition (Image: Stuart Ladd)

Pet Dogs

  • Rosie – Sean Lynch, Llandybie.

Domestic and Horticulture

  • Cookery Cup: Alison John, Cydweli.
  • Preserves Cup: Mary Thane, Penhill.
  • Overall: Helen Herbert.
  • Blue Ribbons: Janet Morris, Garnant (Plain Cookery) and Avril Williams (DecorativeCookery).
  • Preserves Blue Ribbon: Julie Gurney, Trap.
  • Wine Blue Ribbon: Keith Williams.
  • Wine Prize: Helen Herbert and Tim Greenish.
  • Honey Prize: Hannahlynne Jones, Llandyfan.
  • Social Activity Trophies: Teresa Nortney, Soriah Tinsley, Brynywawr.
  • Blue Ribbon Handwork: Margaret Saunders.
  • Most Points Bowl: Caroline Allen, Llandyfan.
  • Art Blue Ribbon & Shield: Pam Adams, Bonllwyn.
  • Woodwork Blue Ribbon: Richard Morris.
  • Woodwork Cup: Richard Morris and Dai Saunders, Llandyfan.
  • Photography Blue Ribbon: Bet Nicholls, Crugybar.
  • Photography Cup: Bet Nicholls and Cath Playford, Llandybie.
  • Sticks Blue Ribbon & Cup: Clive Jones, Cross Hands.
  • Written Work Blue Ribbon & Prize: Beryl Owen, Penywaun.
  • Vegetables Open Blue Ribbon: Lesley Stone.
  • Best Onions & Overall Cup: Ann Thomas, Llandysul.
  • Local Veg Cup, Blue Ribbon and Best Potatoes: Nia Williams, Y Felin.
  • Nelle Thomas Memorial Award Flowers: Ann Thomas, Llandysul.
  • Blue Ribbon: Janet Morris, Garnant.
  • Floral Art Blue Ribbon & Challenge Vase: Pauline Thomas.
  • Floral Art Cup & Overall Cup: Sian Davies, Ammanford.
  • Agriculture Blue Ribbon: Dai Saunders, Dauddwr.
  • Cup: Bois Penywaun.
  • Local Cup: Hannahlynne Jones, Cysgod yr Eithin.
  • Blue Ribbon Bowl Best Exhibit & Trap WI Member: Fiona Whitehead, Llwyndyrys.

Children’s Section

  • Meithrin: Mali Isaac, Llandybie and A Sellens.
  • Infants: Eli Davies.
  • Juniors: B. Sellens.
  • Secondary: Mari Wyn Thomas, Peniel.

Quoits Shield

  • James Turrell, Geli Aur.

Ladies

  • Liz Evans, Ffairfach.

Juniors

  • Harri Evans.

It’s a Knockout Shield

  • Aled Jenkins’ team ‘Not Very Athletic.’

Digger Challenge

  • Regan Davies, Trap.

Wyn Thomas retained the Supreme Champion in the sheep section after winning the title in 2022.

The vintage parade provided a spectacle with a range of makes with Aled Jones providing commentary.

A highlight was the pet dogs competition, with crowds surrounding the judging ring. There was fun and games with the caterpillar digger challenge and children’s sports events including a sack race and egg and spoon race. There were also It’s a Knockout and Quoits games, with a hog roads and a chance to end the evening socializing.