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The 2009 Simonside Country Fair
Photos by Verity Johnson

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Judging the finer points in the sheep show - photo by V. Johnson

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Davy Mitchell and his famous steam-powered flour mill - photo by V. Johynson

Photo by V. Johnson
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The Romans are coming! Steve Richardson alias Marcus the Roman Centurion and his Roman cohorts!

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Young handler and canine assistant triumph together- photo by V. Johnson

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Demonstrating the finer points of fly-tying - photo by P. Dixon

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Winning Eggs - photo by C. Yeoman

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Family contributions to the competitions - photo by C. Yeoman

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Pottery - photo by P. Dixon

The 2009 Hay Show earlier this year in February

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A chance for friends to meet up at the winter Hay Show - photo by A.Hewitt

Some pictures of previous years shows.

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Competitors in the fell race- photo by T.Kirkwood

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Stalls selling pretty well everything for everyone! - photo by T.Kirkwood

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Our local choir The Coquet Singers came along to add to the entertainment - photo by T.Kirkwood

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Activities and rides for the children - photo by T.Kirkwood

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Stick display in Industrial tent - photo by T.Kirkwood

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Viewing competition entries in the Industrial Tent

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chain saw sculpture

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Meeting the ferrets

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North Northumberland Dog agility team

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Different breeds of sheep!

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Entertainment by Northumbrian pipers

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Terrier racing ends the afternoon

 
The above photos were taken at the 2007 Fair; unfortunately, there wasn't a Fair in 2008 as due to the horrendous summer weather the site became waterlogged and we had to cancel the event.