GUN dog trials, a fell race and displays of livestock and rural crafts helped a community’s agricultural show put on a good display this weekend.

The 107th Osmotherley Show, held in a picturesque spot on the edge of the North York Moors near Stokesley, was well-attended on Yorkshire Day this Saturday (August 1).

Despite intermittent downpours throughout the day, the weather failed to put off visitors to the event at Home Farm at Thimbleby near Osmotherley.

Attractions included livestock classes, a vintage tractor parade and equestrian classes. There was also a well-attended dog show and a hound parade, in addition to classes in crafts, produce and horticulture.

Two of the highlights of the show included the fell race and the Gun Dog Scurry, where gun dogs belonging to amateurs and professionals were put through a series of challenges in novice and open classes.

Brian Wilson, from Harrogate, who often accompanies local shoots with his two trained Labradors, won a trophy in the contest with his dog Bess. He said: “It’s a game for them. If they’re bred as gun dogs they’re easier to train, but mostly they need obedience and stealth; they have to remain alert and concentrate.”

David Dickinson, who helped organise the Gun Dog Scurry, said: “It’s a bit of fun and people seem to enjoy watching it.”

Another highlight was the fell race, a six-mile scramble up Black Hambleton.

Dave Tait, a 68-year-old fell runner from the Dark Peak Running Club finished in good time, winning the over-65s category. Mr Tait, from the South Yorkshire area, has been a well-known fell-runner throughout his life.

Deputy chairman of the show, Mike Read, said: “The fell race was well-supported this year. There were a good number of entries. Everyone who entered seemed very happy with it, which is good, as it means they’ll do it again.”