Halstead: Country show whisks vistors back in time (From Gazette)

Halstead: Country show whisks vistors back in time

11:00pm Monday 4th August 2008 in News

A popular country show and craft village attracted thousands.

The annual Halstead show at Peterfield Antique Village, Gosfield, included birds of prey flying displays, which captivated the crowds.

Suffolk punch horses, which weigh more than a tonne each, were admired as they harrowed over the earth and ferret racing brought a smile to people’s faces.

Walkabout minstrels played medieval music and working gun dogs showed off their skills in the arena.

Members of the public were eager to test their aim with the clay pigeon shooting.

There were traditional rural demonstrations including spinning, braiding and weaving, besom broom making as well as stick furniture making.

On Sunday, the sun shone for the colourful and entertaining Jive Pony horse acrobatic show.

For children there were inflatables, donkey rides and a Punch and Judy show.