FLOCKING to the sheep showing area, audiences were treated to a wondrous display of sheep breeds of all ages, colour and size.

Many from the Post area took their chances and paraded their livestock in front of the judges, hoping to come away with a win — and many did manage to come away with a prize or two.

One of these entrants was 16-year-old Tom Nancekivell from Kilkhampton.

Having just picked up his GCSE results that morning, Tom had rushed over to the Holsworthy Show to try his hand at winning a rosette or two.

With him he had several sheep from his Hertham Farm flock, including representatives in the Roussin and Charolais breeds.

When asked how his day was going, he said: “We have had a good day, I have been to eleven shows this year and this is the final one of the season.

“I have 16 sheep showing today and two breeds — my Roussins and Charollais. In my flock at home I have about 50 Roussin sheep and of the Charollais I have about 20.

“I’ve probably been showing for about six to seven years; I’m from Kilkhampton so this is our local show and it is always good to come out and support it.”

When asked if Tom had plans to continue showing in the future he said: “Definitely going to do more shows, I’ve left school now so am looking to do more shows in the free time I have like Devon County.”

It looks like a bright future lies ahead for Tom and his flock.

There was also success for Gwen Renfree at this year’s show with her shearling ewe, bagging the top spot of supreme champion.

Gwen said: “I am pleased with the win today, this is the last show for the season for us. Last year my Blue Texas yearling won so I am really pleased to have finished this year on a high as well.”

When asked if she will start up showing again next year Gwen said: “Yes, I have got some sales to do now but I will continue it all again next year.”

Unfortunately, the Post’s interview was cut short by the ‘run-away sheep’ as the supreme champion decided to go explore the show by himself and ran off — he was eventually caught thanks to the help of other exhibitors and the stewards.

Also at the show this year was a Post favourite who has been featured at many shows in the past — Graham Tucker with his long wool sheep.

He attended the Holsworthy Show once again and spoke to the Post about how his sheep had got on this time around. When asked if he was pleased with his win, Mr Tucker said: “Yes, always pleased with a win of any kind. This is the last show of the year so I am very pleased.

“I’ll probably start again next year, try and get six shows in a year like always.”

Mr Tucker had as yet been unable to look around the rest of the show as he had been in the sheep showing area all morning.

However, he said: “I haven’t yet been anywhere else at the show but from what I’ve seen so far it is a good show, good crowd, some great livestock.

“It has been a pity about the weather but it has eased off a bit. Overall, good show.”