Supporters come from far and wide forWasdale Shepherds' Meet

There was a packed schedule at Wasdale Shepherd's Meet.

There was lots on offer at the show (Image: Supplied)

The popular event in a stunning setting kicked off at 10am with sheep classes. "There were some really good ones," said long-time secretary Mike Naylor.

This was followed by children's sports, non-working and pet dog classes, hound trails and the highly-contested fell race.

Black Combe Runners in action during the fell race (Image: Supplied)

"The race up Kirk Fell is always a good attraction," said Mike.

The afternoon involved a boots and beard competition, terrier classes, terrier racing and shepherds' dog classes.

Some of the vintage vehicles on show (Image: Newsquest)

There were also vintage displays, Cumberland Wrestling and a selection of stalls.

"We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone that came and made the show possible, despite the rain showers between the sunshine," said Mike.

"We have a lot of regular supporters who come from all over, including Devon and Worcestershire."

He was pleased to welcome some younger members on to the committee.

"The committee worked really hard, as ever. It's great to have some younger members who all worked hard," said Mike, 67.

Action in the valley (Image: Supplied)

"I've been doing this a million years so we need some new blood. This year I had to answer more than 1,000 emails about the show."

Each year the show raises money for a local charity. This year they chose to support Bee Unique, which supports families with autistic children, and were delighted to raise £1,000 for them.

Charity co-founder Martin McCarron was at the show.

"Lots of fun was had with the fun races and sporty activities for children," he said.

"We really do appreciate everyone's support. It is only with support like this, we can continue to do what we do as we run Bee Unique completely voluntarily."

RESULTS

Class No Class Name 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

• 1 Best Aged Ram P Naylor J Bland A Harrison P Edmondson & J Loan
• 2 Best 2-Shear Ram L Whitaker A Harrison J Bland P Edmondson & J Loan
• 3 Best Shearling Ram S Baines T Postlethwaite L Whitaker P Edmondson & J Loan
• 4 Best Ram Lamb A Harrison T Postlethwaite S Baines J Bland
• 5 Best Two Aged Ewes J Bland P Edmondson & J Loan A Harrison M Steele
• 6 Best Two 2-Shear Ewes J Bland A Harrison P Edmondson & J Loan S Baines
• 7 Best Two Shearling Gimmers A Harrison S Baines J Bland L Whitaker
• 8 Best Two Gimmer Lambs J Bland T Postlethwaite A Harrison M Steele
• 9 Five Best Hardwick Ewes To Have Reared Lambs (not to be shown in any other class) T Postlethwaite
• 10 Best Ram Lamb and Gimmer Lamb (CA20 postal area) P Naylor
• 11 Ram with the best mouth J Bland A Harrison L Whitaker P Naylor
• 12 Best Male and Female J Bland S Baines A Harrison L Whitaker
• 13 Best Ewe, Shearling Gimmer and Gimmer Lamb to be shown in natural colour J Bland P Edmondson & J Loan P Naylor T Postlethwaite
• 14 Best Coated Sheep L Whitaker P Edmondson & J Loan S Baines P Naylor
• 15 Best Two Aged Ewes, Shearling Ginners and Gimmer Lambs J Bland S Baines A Harrison P Edmondson & J Loan
• 16 Best Gimmer Shearling and Gimmer Lamb S Baines J Bland A Harrison P Edmondson & J Loan
• 17 Best Three 2-Shear Gimmers not to be shown in any other class P Naylor J Bland S Baines T Postlethwaite
• 18 Best Four Rams, one of every age J Bland P Edmondson & J Loan P Naylor T Postlethwaite
• 19 Champion Male P Naylor
• 20 Champion Female J Bland
• 21 Overall Champion J Bland
• 22 Best Three Gimmers previously shown but not won a prize T Postlethwaite M Steele S Baines P Naylor
• 23 Best Male and Female Pair, previously shown but not won a prize P Naylor P Edmondson & J Loan T Postlethwaite M Steele
• 24 Best Aged Ram, Shearling Ram and Ram Lamb previously shown but not won a prize M Steele J Bland
• 25 Best Ram Lamb on the field, previously shown but not won a prize A Harrison S Baines T Postlethwaite M Steele
• 26 Best Sheep on the field that has not won a prize P Edmondson & J Loan J Bland S Baines P Naylor
• Most points J Bland
• Young Handler Kimberley Postlethwaite Abel Drew Alfie Steele Mayson Postlethwaite