Show & Gymkhana
Tytherington Gymkhana Society was formed in the 1960's to run a Horse, Gymkhana and Dog Show. This event has become a huge success raising £25,000 over the past ten years for chosen charities and local village organisations. Last year the chosen charity The Willow Trust received a donation of £1,000 with the remainder being shared amongst several different local village organisations. Whilst the event has become a huge success it still maintains the charm of a small village show.
The 41st Tytherington Horse Show takes place on the 29th of August at Boyts Farm, Tytherington. This event is not just for those with an interest in horses, there will be lots to see and do and some marvellous raffle prizes to be won, making it a great day out for the whole family. This year will again see the old tradition of skittling for a pig at the Swan Pub, Tytherington. This event will start 2 weeks before the show in the evenings from Monday to Friday with the final taking place on the day of the show at the show ground. The prize will be cash to the value of £50 or half a pig!The show always needs
more volunteers to join the committee or become helpers on the day and
even if it is just for a few hours it will be a great help.
If you are able to help, either on the day for an hour or so, or in
advance, please contact Martin on 01454 413332.
This years chosen charity is ‘Hammer Out Brain Tumours Charity’, a charity that was started in March 2002 as a small fundraising group to raise awareness of brain tumours and the needs of those affected by them as well as raising money for brain and cancer related charities.
Hammer Out is now being launched as a registered charity. While continuing to support the original aims, this will also give Hammer Out the opportunity to raise funds for very specific purposes. One such project is to establish support groups for people with brain tumours, their families and carers. The first of these groups has already been set up in the Bristol area.
http://www.hammerout.co.uk/