THOUSANDS of people braved the rain to ensure the Tenbury Countryside Show was again a resounding success. 

As the visitors arrived, mesmerising clog dancers tapped energetically to cheerful tunes, while small children on small ponies wore big smiles and showed great determination to shine as the heavens opened.

Spectators laughed out loud at the hilarious performing sheep show and in the main ring, Jamie Squibb, the sensational freestyle stunt man, took to the skies to throw a series of impressive shapes and stunts.

Ludlow Advertiser: Jamie Squibb performing a stuntJamie Squibb performing a stunt (Image: Highfield Photography & Marketing)

Elsewhere, families flocked to the popular countryside ring for fun and education, and nearby, a thrilling Young Farmer’s National Tug of War final kept the crowds cheering during some particularly heavy showers.

Ludlow Advertiser: A tug of war took place at the showA tug of war took place at the show (Image: Highfield Photography & Marketing)

Rose Ayres, Tenbury Show secretary said: "Many reported this was the first year they had gone round the entire show - partly because they wanted to keep moving to stay warm - and partly because so much of the show is undercover.

"Visitors simply dashed from marquee to marquee dodging showers, whilst taking in all that this fabulous show has to offer.

"Late afternoon, loyal visitors were rewarded with a couple of hours of unexpected sunshine and warmth, just in time for the children's’ running races which pulled a record-breaking number of competitors."

Rachel Walker, a nurse from Tenbury, said, despite going to the event for many years, she did not realise how much there was to see and do. 

"The rain kept us on the move and I can honestly say this was our best ever show," she said.

Ludlow Advertiser: Children enjoying the Tenbury ShowChildren enjoying the Tenbury Show (Image: Highfield Photography & Marketing)

David Rawlings, Tenbury Show chairman, said it was rewarding to see families enjoying the show. 

“This entire event is driven by an army of volunteers who give tirelessly of their time in the weeks building up to the show and beyond and to see people turning up in torrential rain is so heart-warming," he said. 

Ludlow Advertiser: HighHedges Blossom 25-22, pictured with its owner, Sarah Cowle (second from left) was the National Hereford Show Intermediate Female ChampionHighHedges Blossom 25-22, pictured with its owner, Sarah Cowle (second from left) was the National Hereford Show Intermediate Female Champion (Image: Highfield Photography & Marketing)

 

“We strive to put on an affordable, fun day out for our local community. To see people turning up in their thousands was absolutely fantastic and so validating."