Although the committee were due to meet at the end of June, it has become apparent that we have no other choice but to cancel the 2021 Roberton Show. A number of factors have played a part in this decision, but the main problem we found was the uncertainty of what restrictions would be in place and how they would affect the show and it's attendance. We hope you will join us in 2022 for a enormously enjoyable and busy event!
Watch out for some online events nearer the time!
The Show committee are optimistic that the 2021 Roberton Show will be able to take place. We have therefore produced an initial draft to show the Classes and attractions so participants can plan entries and save the date.
Of course if anything should change we'll keep everyone posted on social media.
Many thanks in anticipation of your support..
David Anderson
Chairman
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.
1st Elephants 3 - Archie Howieson
2nd Foot picture 5a- Marie & Wilson Tullie
3rd Sunflowwer 1 - Matthew Womak
1st Mario 3 - Archie Howieson
2nd Pokemon 1 - Lily Jackson
3rd Dugee 2 - Bobby Howieson
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
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:
