CROWDS flocked to Keighley Show.

Several thousand people descended on the sun-soaked Marley showground for yesterday's event.

There was a wide range of attractions, from traditional agricultural classes to a fun dog show.

"We were delighted with the turnout – there were certainly more people than last year and it was probably a record attendance for recent years," said show society treasurer, Will Twigg.

"Also, entries in the majority of classes were up, as was the number of trade stands – nearly 100.

"It was a brilliant day all round and we received a lot of positive feedback, with some people saying it was their first time at the show and they'd be back next year."

Thanks to support from Keighley Town Council, ticket prices were held at the same level as last year.

There were several new attractions, alongside familiar crowd pleasers.

Making their debut were donkey classes, affiliated to the Donkey Breed Society.

There was an extended number of classes for highland cattle, and the horticulture section featured over 100 classes for novices and experienced gardeners alike.

The cattle and sheep sections this year included a 'farmhouse choice' class, with the winning animals being chosen by a member of the public.

SMJ Falconry brought a selection of its birds of prey, for both static and flying displays. Visitors were able to learn more about the birds, and there were themed games and quizzes for children.

There were around 60 classes in the handicraft, flower arranging, art, photography, baking and produce sections, including some for children.

Other attractions included ever-popular terrier racing, a ferret show and races, and the dog show, plus classes for guinea pigs.

Visitors could view vintage tractors and classic cars.

Equestrian classes ran throughout the day. They included heavy horses, with entries open to shires, Clydesdales, Percheron and Suffolk Punch.

Many local organisations and charities had stalls.

A free vintage bus service was provided by Keighley Bus Museum Trust, which ran regularly between Hanover Street and the showground, via Keighley railway station.

Results included:

Handicrafts: TL Ashton Rosebowl for best exhibit in art classes, Michael Joyce; President's Trophy for most points in handicrafts, Gillian Humphries; K Asquith Bowl for best hard handicraft exhibit, Cath Waller; Society Cup for most points in produce classes and Society Rosebowl for most points overall, Sue Gardner; Steeton Hall Trophy for most points in senior classes, Leo McLaighin; Arthur Mitchell Trophy for most points in junior section, Aoife Freebury and Alfie Seymour.

Vintage tractors: restored vintage tractor 1 Dave Hammond, 2 Simon Shelley, 3 David & Jess Throup, 4 Frank Jennings; original vintage tractor 1 Ian Townend, 2 Nobby Clarke, 3 David & Jess Throup, 4 Matthew Gore; working vintage tractor 1 Daniel Dobson, 2 David & Jess Throup, 3 David Barlow, 4 David & Jess Throup; HM Townend Shield for best restored vintage tractor, David Hammond, with a 1967 Massey Ferguson 135; Raymond J Townend Memorial Shield for best original vintage tractor, Ian Townend with a 1955 David Brown 25D; and Phillip Snowden Award for best working tractor, Daniel Dobson with a 1976 David Brown 1210.

Cattle: champion native beast, Saul Binns with a 16-month-old beef shorthorn; champion continental breed, Gill Bentham with Parthenaise Black Dyke Solitaire; Andrew Emmott Memorial Trophy for champion highland cattle, Robert Bradley.

Sheep: overall supreme breeding sheep, the Harrison family for its Beltex shearling ewe; best upland native sheep, Louise Barritt with a Kerry Hill; best lowland native, Ruth Judson with a Southdown ram; champion texel, Kirsty Slack; lamb most suitable for the butcher, Jonny Collier with pure-bred lambs; best Young Farmers sheep, Joshua Lawn; Worth Valley Young Farmers Club member gaining most points in Young Farmers sheep section, Seth Feather; Ronnie Pepper Memorial Trophy for under-10s, Louie Battye with a Zwartble sheep.

Horses: In Hand – Young stock 1 Abigail Kershaw, with Fresco; 2 Tia Martin, Algarth Superman; 3 Faye Andrews, Selina.

Veteran 1 Emily Smith, Dst Regatta; 2 Leanne Bond, Carlton Lima Bryonny; 3 Chloe Lodge, Royd Alpine Star.

Condition in Hand 1 Charlotte Nunn, Max; 2 Sarah Louise Smith, Dst Regatta; 3 Abigail Kershaw, Fresco; 4 Joanna Hardy, Imp Diamond Solitaire; 5 Katherine Smith, Blue Barn Whisper; 6 Joanne Ridehalgh, Mackenzie of Achnacarry; 7 Ivy Simpson, Tidesbrook Candyfloss.

Junior Handler 1 Beatrice Tiley, Meering Samphire; 2 Lucy Wright, Vinnie; 3 Imogen Wright, Mr Smarty Pants.

Ridden classes – Tack and Turnout 1 Rosie Atherton, Longfield Old Hills; 2 Summer-Rose Bulmer, Waxwing Orient; 3 Beatrice Tiley, Meering Samphire.

Lead Rein and First Ridden 1 Rosie Atherton, Longfield Old Hills; 2 Emily Smith, Dst Regatta; 3 Nola Whiteley Guest, Withymead Cognac; 4 Summer-Rose Bulmer, Waxwing Orient; 5 Beatrice Tiley, Meering Samphire.

Ridden Veteran Horse or Pony 1 Emily Smith, Dst Regatta; 2 Daisy Lucas, Knockalla Gipsy King.

Riding Club Horse or Pony 1 Abigail Mitchell, Dancing Boy; 2 Daisy Lucas, Knockalla Gipsy King; 3 Caroline Birkett, Castlelyons Jackpot; 4 Lyla Bower, Kinkryhill Sonny.

Shetlands – Stallion or Colt 1 Eileen Barnes, Rosslyn Jokerboy; 2 Joanna Solomons, Kerswell Pedro.

Brood Mare with Foal at Foot 1 Naomi Clay, Watson Feefee.

Barren Mare or Gelding 1 MJ Barugh, Birchmoor Simone; 2 Ellie Jefferson, Entwistle Summer Storm.

Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding 1 Eileen Barnes, Lathom Tiny Juno; 2 Sammy Wright, Hermits Sweet Melody; 3 Janet Marr, Shekibrooke Ursinia.

Two or Three-year-old Filly or Gelding 1 Vicky Howard, Burnbank Victoria.

Veteran 1 MJ Barugh, Felicity's Fleur; 2 Naomi Clay, Watson Feefee; 3 Joanna Solomons, Kerswell Pedro.

Young Handler 1 Flo Jefferson, Entwistle Summer Storm; 2 Isla Hartley, Mini.

Shetland Champion, MJ Barugh, Birchmoor Simone; Shetland Reserve Champion, EA Barnes, Rosslyn Jokerboy.

In Hand Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds 1 Sioned Hurst, Glangarnant Dad's Wish; 2 Belle Dickson, Banktop Pollyanna; 3 Beatrice Tiley, Meering Samphire.

In Hand Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds 1 Leanne Bond, Carlton Lima Bryonny; 2 Lisa Hargreaves, Hileropy Mater; 3 Fiona Tiley, Foyleview Silver Star; 4 Joanne Ridhalgh, Mackenzie of Achnacarry; 5 Lisa Mclean, Foremost Lunaaclipes; 6 Phil Hargreaves, Earnwell Ivor; 7 Stephanie Lord, Arthen Lady.

Coloured In Hand Native and Non Native 1 Abigail Mitchell, Dancing Boy; 2 Evie Rushforth, The Churchill Factor; 3 Rebecca Harped, Baileys Over Ice; 4 Amy Mckimm, Tilly; 5 Phoebe Preston, Wilky.

Cob In Hand 1 Adele Forster, Maddy Of Penmor; 2 Evie Rushforth, The Churchill Factor; 3 Ellie Dowse, Joe.

Show Hunter Horse/Pony 1 Abigail Mitchell, Dancing Boy; 2 Nola Whitley-Guest, Withymead Cognac; 3 Joanna Hardy, Imp Diamond Solitaire; 4 Abigail Kershaw, Fresco; 5 Heather Topham, Braithwaite Jazz; 6 Emily Smith, Dst Regatta.

In Hand Champion Leanne Bond, Carleton Lima Bryonny; In Hand Reserve Champion, Adele Foster, Paddy of Penmore.

Ridden Mountain and Moorland Small Breeds 1 Beatrice Tiley, Meering Samphire; 2 Summer-Rose Bulmer, Waxwing Orient; 3 Lydia Graham, Banktop Pollyanna.

Ridden Mountain and Moorland Large Breeds 1 Adele Foster, Dearnevalley Firefly; 2 Jo Ainsworth, Menia Dun Deal; 3 Lucy Marshall, Theobald Joyce; 4 Fiona Tiley, Foyleview Silver Star; 5 Eden Ward, Mac; 6 Lyla Bower, Kinkryhill Sonny; 7 Charlotte McNulty, Todleyhall Sir Leon.

Ridden Coloureds 1 Abigail Mitchell, Dancing Boy; 2 Chloe Broadbent, Sunnyboy's Legacy; 3 Russell Wright, Mr Smarty Pants; 4 Alexis Hardy, Budweiser; 5 Kath Wilkinson, My Boy Scout.

Ridden Cob 1 Adele Foster, Maddy Of Penmor; 2 Chloe Broadbent, Sunnyboy's Legacy; 3 Daisy Lucas, My Boy Scout; 4 Alexis Hardy, Budweiser; 5 Lydia Mackenzie, Mr Finnegan.

Ridden Pure and Part Breeds 1 Charlotte Malin, Zf Shaeikha; 2 Emily Smith, Dst Regatta; 3 Emily Broadbent, Romeo; 4 Dally Padgett, Pennanns Diamond Warrior.

Novice Showing 1 Jo Ainsworth, Buddy; 2 Charlotte Malin, Zf Shaeikha; 3 Imogen Wright, Mr Smarty Pants; 4 Emily Broadbent, Romeo; 5 Charlotte McNulty, Todleyhall Sir Leon; 6 Summer-Rose Bulmer, Waxwing Orient; 7 Lydia Mackenzie, Mr Finnegan; 8 Nola Whitley-Guest, Withymead Cognac.

Ridden Champion Annie Forster, Maddy of Penmor; Ridden Reserve Champion, Jo Ainsworth, Buddy.

Driving classes – driving exercise class 1 Cameron Dowse, 2 Patricia Mather & Daisy Bowskill.

Open driving 1 Mr and Mrs Mills, Oakvale Rowan.

Working Hunters – Beginners Stake Working Hunter 1 Lucy Wright, Bonnie; 2 Lucy Wright, Cosford Fairplay.

Novice Working Hunter Horse/Pony 1 Charlotte McNulty, Ballywildrick Hailstone; 2 Sally Padgett, Pennanns Diamond Warrior; 3 Sarah Albone, Aughavinna Jacky; 4 Lucy Wright, Bonnie; 5 Emma Hinchcliffe, Parsonsfield Athena; 6 Lyla Bower, Kinkryhill Sonny; 7 Emma Kaye, Jessop Dance Diva.

Mountain and Moorland Working Hunter 1 Lucy Marshall, Theobald Joyce; 2 Eden Ward, Jay; 3 Sarah Albone, Aughavinna Jacky; 4 Charlotte McNulty, Ballywildrick Hailstone; 5 Lyla Bower, Kinkryhill Sonny.

Intermediate Working Hunter Horse/Pony 1 Charlotte Malin, ZF Shaeikha; 2 Russell Wright, Lakeside Conturo; 3 Eden Ward, Jay; 4 Emma Kaye, Jessop Dance Diva; 5 Caroline Birkett, Castlelyons Jackpot.

Open Working Hunter Horse/Pony 1 Katrina Braithwaite, Kilderry Ronan; 2 Abigail Ridgeway, Romeo.

Working Hunter Champion Charlotte Malin, ZF Shaeikha; Working Hunter Reserve Champion, Katrina Braithwaite, Kilderry Ronan.

Donkeys – Best Conditioned and Turned Out 1 Pam Moon, Beechfield Stirling Silver; 2 Eva Potter, Brownroad Desert Cassia; 3 Daisy Bowskill, Eeyore; 4 Patricia Mather, Gary Spongebob Square Pants.

Young Handler 1 Daisy Bowskill, Eeyore; 2 Eva Potter, Wychbrook Petronella; 3 Rueben Moon, Beechfield Stirling Silver.

Stallion or Gelding 1 Philip Moon, Animal Harvey Moon; 2 Patricia Mather, Gary Spongebob Square Pants; 3 Daisy Bowskill, Eeyore.

Mare 1 Pam Moon, Beechfield Stirling Silver; 2 Eva Potter, Brownroad Desert Cassia; 3 John Morris, Wychbrook Petronella.

Yearling Colt Filly or Gelding 1 John Morris, Wychbrook Desert Rose.

Donkeys Champion Pam Moon, Beechfield Stirling Silver; Donkeys Reserve Champion John Morris,Wychbrook Desert Rose.

Heavy Horses – Barren Mare or Gelding 1 R Bedford, Araminty; 2 F and J Pickles, Laurel Bank Scarlett; 3 Ian Parkin, Poppy.

Two-year-old Filly or Gelding 1 F and J Pickles, Providence Winnie; 2 Jack Dunnett, Holbeache Unise.

Brood Mare with own Foal at Foot 1 Sheila Cockcroft, Springwell Phoebe; 2 Robert Bedford, Sky.

Foal Colt or Filly born in 2023 1 Robert Bedford, Snelson Araminty; 2 Sheila Cockcroft, Springwell Sapphire.

Stallion 2 years and over 1 R Sumner , Wheathead Banker.

Heavy Horses Junior Champion and Heavy Horses Local Champion Frank Pickles, Providence Winnie; Heavy Horses Overall Supreme Champion R Bedford, Hartwith; Heavy Horses Best Home Bred Frank Pickles, Providence Winnie.

Newcomers in Hand 1 Emma Everitt, Poppy; 2 Rosie Metcalf, Springwell Sapphire; 3 Jack Dunnit, Old Bean Eunice; 4 Lisa Metcalfe, Springwell Fever.