The Association was formed in 1943 and is a registered charity.
We hold the main Sheep Dog Trials on the Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground every
Spring Bank Holiday Monday (last Monday in May) from approximately 7.30am to 6pm.
This
historic, traditional event is always a brilliant day and offers a great atmosphere for all the family. It is amazing to watch
the dogs and handlers at work and watch the teamwork between man and dog that has been built up over years of training. These
are skills that have been passed over the generations of sheep farmers over many years.
As
well as the trials you can watch a demonstration of hand sheep shearing, weather permitting, as well as a competition for
the best conditioned sheepdog.
There are several side stalls selling
cakes, plants, food, drink and ice creams and the newly refurbished playground is available for the entertainment of younger
children.
For those who are feeling energetic enough, there is a 4.5 mile
fell race at 1pm which is open to all competitors over 18 and always very popular. So why not join us for a fun family
day out?
All profits are split between various local charities each year. From the
2012 trials we donated to the following:
Bamford Girl Guides
£80
Bamford Primary School
£200
Bamford Pre-school
£80
Bamford Football Club
£80
Bamford
Brownies
£80
Bamford Cubs
£80
Bamford Toddler Group
£80
Bamford Old Folks £250
Woodlands Methodist Chapel
£25
Thornhill
Methodist Chapel £25
St John Ambulance
£200
First Responder
£295
St John’s C of E Church £50
President’s Prize (Stroke Association)
£56
A total of
£1581
was donated to various causes
The
Committee and Members would like to thank all our visitors, supporters and helpers, making this a memorable event in Bamford
each year.
If you would like to help or have a stall at the trials please
contact the Secretary.
We have an ANNUAL DINNER each year which is held at the Bamford Golf Club - date to be arranged
for 2013. If you would like to attend this event please again contact our Secretary.
Date of the Bamford Sheep Dog Trials for 2013 is Monday, 27th May
