A good day’s ploughing, with plenty of spectators and supporters for the European Vintage, Scottish and Five Nations competitors. Rain in the morning turned into showers in the afternoon. Forecast for Sunday cool and sunny. Euro Vintage results will be posted once received. First day’s Scottish Ploughing results below: Class 1 – General Purpose Place Plot [...]
Archive for October, 2010
Saturday 23rd October
Posted in European Vintage on October 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Friday evening, 22nd October
Posted in European Vintage on October 22, 2010 |
A busy day on site, with final preparations taking place. European Vintage ploughing competitors had their practice day today, which went well. Many trade stands arrived, along with catering and bar, which were up and running and serving by lunchtime until late into the evening. Final layout for trade stands, demo plots and ploughing competitions [...]
Friday 22nd October
Posted in Uncategorized on October 22, 2010 |
Welcome reception at Buccleuch Arms Hotel last night – hotel provided an excellent meal and all competitors, friends and organisers had a very enjoyable evening. Today is official practice day for the European Vintage competitors and although there has been a little rain overnight, with some showers forecast for today, the ground is fine. Blessing [...]
Thursday morning – 21st October
Posted in European Vintage on October 21, 2010 |
The Scottish Ploughing Association looks forward to welcoming the European Vintage competitors today, and Bobby Douglas, President of the European Ploughing Association, will be on hand to welcome and direct the competitors and their parties. The site is ready, with plenty of bookings for trade stand space, demonstration plots and craft stands. Ploughing commences at [...]
RAFFLE – WIN A FERGUSON TEF-20
Posted in European Vintage on October 21, 2010 |
Rural charity RSABI is launching the Vintage Tractor Raffle at the Ploughing Championships this weekend.
PROGRAMME / TIMETABLE
Posted in European Vintage on October 8, 2010 |
Thursday 22nd October European Vintage competitors check in to site. Welcome Reception in evening. Friday 22nd October Practice Day 6 pm Blessing of the Plough at Ancrum Church 8 pm Dinner, Drawing of the plots. Saturday 23rd October 9 am Opening Ceremony 9.30 am Scottish and Five Nations Ploughing Championships – ploughing starts. 10 am [...]
SITE
Posted in European Vintage on October 8, 2010 |
The site at Upper Nisbet, Jedburgh, by kind permission of Robert Neill and Partners, is a light sandy soil. The large rolling fields offer excellent views for spectators.
WELCOME
Posted in European Vintage on October 8, 2010 |
The Scottish Ploughing Association looks forward to welcoming vintage competitors from Europe for the 13th European Vintage Ploughing Championships. Entries have been received from Belgium, England, Germany, Isle of Man, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Irland, Scotland and Wales.
