Country fayre - part two

Next up on the programme was a display from the dog owners and their dogs. There were about a hundred dogs of all types and pedigrees, ready to go for a little walk around the main ring. They were delightful, waiting patiently for their turn in the limelight. Of course there is always the odd one who decides he wants to run off, but a quick whistle, and call from his master, and he is back in line.

As we wandered around the various displays and stalls, we came across a stand offering a chance to have a go at archery. Brian and Chris couldn’t resist it, and were soon trying their arm at hitting a few, gratefully, non-moving targets, which they both seemed pretty good at.

There was a lot to see and do, but we were all getting rather peckish. There were some very interesting food aromas coming from the area where all the food stalls had been set up, and the temptation was too great. There was a superb array of foods to chose from - many of which were local delicacies - with meat dishes, vegetarian, savoury and sweet. We plumped for, of course, a bottle of champagne, along with some smoked salmon, accompanied with a herb dip and some fresh bread. All rather yummy. It was then followed up with a goats milk ice cream.

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