Ploughing
Ploughing Match & Show
The skill of ploughing has traditionally been the foundation for successful farming and, for over 100 years, the REBAA Ploughing Match has drawn ploughman from a wide area who bring a mix of modern and vintage equipment to pit their skills against one another. The event is a magnificent ploughing spectacle for the general public as well as the farming community. The ploughing, together with tractor rides, a falconry display, trade stands and stalls and a popular fun dog show, attract visitors from across the area.
The REBAA 2021 Ploughing Match and Show
To be held on Sunday 26th September 2021 at Church Farm, Waltham St Lawrence,
by kind permission of David Philp and Partners
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2021 Show Schedule
All the information about the pre show classes, ploughing match, dog show and show day classes can be found in the schedule.
Ploughing Classes
Enter Ploughing Match Classes
Domestic Classes
All domestic classes are free to enter.
Long Service Award
For employees with 10 years or more service to the same employer.
Timetable of events
9am Blessing of the Plough
9.15am Ploughing commences
10am Open to the public
11:00 Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band
12pm Falconry display
12.30pm Fun Dog Show
2.15pm Auction of local fruit and vegetables
3pm Presentation of Farm Competition prizes
3.45pm Presentation of Ploughing prizes
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The 2019 Ploughing Match and Show
166th Annual Ploughing Match and Show
The 2019 Show was held at Stubbings Farm, Burchetts Green by kind permission of our President, Colin Rayner, and his family.
Unfortunately due to torrential rain in the days before the show and on the day, the ground was too wet for the tractor ploughing to go ahead. However the horses were able to plough and we had five horse teams which entertained us through the morning and are always a favourite for visitors to watch. Thanks to them for turning up on such a wet day and sticking valiantly to their task in spite of the wet conditions.
Our corporate sponsors are vital to maintaining our show and a special thanks to those who supported us and who brought along their trade stands.
Visitors were treated to a wonderful display of falconry and were able to experience the fascinating world of metal detecting with some interesting finds on display.
The annual dog show was also a highlight of the day and the dogs didn’t seem to mind the rain a bit. It was good to see so many dog owners and their pets supporting what has become an important local event.
We were fortunate to have a visit during the morning by Theresa May, MP for Maidenhead. She looked quite at home in her welly boots as she made her way around the show attractions, and paid special attention to the show of exhibits in the domestic produce section. HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, Mr James Puxley, also visited the show with his wife.
Delicious lunches provided by Isobel Connell, hearty snacks from Fernygrove Farm Shop and teas in aid of charity all sustained us through the day. An auction of fruit and vegetables supplied by local producers, and domestic entries donated by exhibitors, was well supported and helped to raise over £1000 to towards a donation to Thames Hospice, our President’s chosen charity. Another great fund-raiser, new to the show this year, was a tombola very successfully run by Sybil Avann.
Thanks to everyone who helped to put on the show, to the local residents in Burchetts Green for their patience and understanding, and to all our members and visitors who braved the weather to make the event a remarkable success.