Shugborough Show

Arrived at the Shugborough estate about 8pm Friday, after a tedious drive up the A14 and M6. We'd had some snow on the way, there was a bit on the ground when we arrived and it was well below freezing. We were offered two pitches, one on a hard-standing, which would have been difficult to fence, the other on grass. As they didn't mind if we cut the ground up, we opted for the grass. Quickly put Wallace's roof tent up and the new tent (really is easy!), had something to eat and went to bed, knowing we had an early start to be ready for 9am.

Got up at 6am, got the fencing done and the course ready - almost on time, only 9.30! The sun started to shine and it was a beautiful day. Lots of people came, although not too many kids, but I think most of them had at least one go on the cars, nearly all of them were good drivers. I enjoyed watching all the different dogs, Pete was chatting to the Bushcraft man who was next to us. Berkley Owls, who we have met previously at a few shows, were across the walkway from us, also a few other people we had met before, so we were in a nice friendly spot.Most people had left by about 5pm, so packed up and had some food.

Yesterday morning got up to snow laying on the ground, which was a surprise. Had a bit more snow, then it was sunny off and on all day, freezing again by 4.30 when we started to pack up. It got so muddy that all the cones need washing again before the next party, cars will also need a clean. Most traders (and quite a few visitors) needed a tow on the roadway, but Wallace got off the grass all by herself!

A nice friendly show, would definitely do it again next year.