Sunshine for Step Back in Time

Glorious sunshine greeted visitors to Step Back in Time at Hurst Lane, Sedlescombe on 4 and 5 August.  Committee members, who had been working for a year to prepare the show, were thankful for the fine weather and delighted that crowds turned out on both days to enjoy the magnificent displays of tractors and agricultural machinery, heavy horses, crafts, dog shows, Morris dancing and much more. 

St Michael’s Hospice received a remarkable total of £30,000 from the show and this sum included £750 matched funding presented by Nigel Thornely on behalf of Barclays Commercial.  St Michael’s thanked Dave Gain, Chairman, and all committee members for their tremendous support.  Dave thanked Jonathan Vine-Hall for his input and everyone involved - exhibitors, volunteers, local business who had contributed so generously as well as members of the public who appreciated the many attractions.

Award Winners:

Tractor and Machinery

Bob Selmes Trophy: M R Bouchart

Den Smith Plaque:  Richard Griffen

Culverwell Cup:  Mr Tidmarsh

Handicrafts

The Nesfield Shield:  John Wise Rural Carving

Joe Harper Memorial Trophy (Best Rural Craft):  Spirit of West Indians

Engines and Other Machinery

George Dann Shield (Best Stationary Engine):  D Carpenter

Chris & Faith Smith Shield (Best Horticultural Machine):  Chris & Pam Sutton

Heavy Horse Trophies

Richard Leeves Shield (Best Working Single Horse):  Karen Old

Burgess Family Trophy (Best Turned Out): Dave Goodwin

Puxted Transport Trophy (Best Working Pair):  Mick Puxty

Sue Jarrett Cup:  Fiona Fursey

The Horse the Judge would most like to take home:  'Eastern Beau' owned by Karen Old