The Roberton Show

The Annual General Meeting of The Roberton Show Society took place virtually on Wednesday 25th November for the first time ever and hopefully the last in the opinion of the Vice Chairman, Derek Oliver.

Despite having to cancel this year’s Show the committee were very positive and resolved to be optimistic, yet pragmatic with respect to the 2021 Show.

The Poster Competition will be re-instated with increased sponsorship for a trial period for participating Primary Schools in Hawick.

Category Lockdown

1st Elephants 3 - Archie Howieson

2nd Foot picture 5a- Marie & Wilson Tullie

3rd  Sunflowwer 1 - Matthew Womak

Category cartoon character

1st Mario 3 - Archie Howieson

2nd Pokemon 1 - Lily Jackson

3rd Dugee 2 - Bobby Howieson

Category Pet

1st no 10 child with collie - Wilson Tullie

2nd no 7 hamster - Lewis Womak

3rd no 3 dogs on log -  One of Katie Nairn, Nathan Walsh or Frankie Walsh

Sadly, as with most other public events, the 2020 Roberton Show was cancelled this year.

However, four categories were transferred to on-line entries so that the Show would not be totally missed this year.
 

Although entry numbers might have been better, there was an excellent standard submitted in all Classes, those that did participate did so with gusto and enthusiasm which showed through very clearly.

Children’s Section

16 Years and younger

Class1. What I made during Lockdown

Class 2. Artwork: My Favourite Cartoon Character

Class 3. Snapshot: My Pet

Open Section

Class 4. A Scarecrow.

Class 5. Limerick: “There was a Whinging Bairn”

All entries to be photographed and messaged to Roberton Show Facebook Page.

Five shortlisted scarecrows will be judged in situ on Saturday 5th September. First Prize £25 Second Prize £15.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Committee have decided to cancel this year's Show, as it was felt

• highly unlikely that gatherings of 500+ will be permitted this year and
• social distancing in the confines of our tents would be all but impossible.

Here's hoping for a great 2021 Show ! 

“The Snoot Field”, Roberton (courtesy of Mr Robin Bell, Borthwickbrae Farm) was the location once again for this
year’s annual family friendly Roberton Show. The prayers for fine weather were answered and we enjoyed a
wonderful day, with attendance up 7%.

Trinity, Wilton, Burnfoot and Drumlanrig & St Cuthbert’s Primary Schools were invited to enter into the 2019 Poster Competition.

The winner will have their poster printed as a banner which will appear at either end of the High Street in Hawick. Smaller A4 posters will be displayed in local businesses.

The judging took place in early July and we are pleased to announce the following results:

The Winner from Wilton School is Sienna aged 11.

In second place is Kristina aged 9 from Drumlanrig & St Cuthbert’s.

The Roberton Show is a great event in the Valley calendar and it looks as though it has the potential to go from strength to strength, just look at the additional attractions planned for this year.

However, for this wonderful family friendly event to continue, we need more volunteers, not only during the week before but also on Show Day.

We’d like to encourage more valley residents to actively support The Show by volunteering to help with any of the following areas:

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Despite a cool day, compared to last year's scorcher, the Show was well attended and enjoyed by all who attended.

Thank you everyone for supporting the 2018 Roberton Show

Photo of this year's prize winners attached