The show must go on despite the weather

8 August 2026 14:32

THE HOPE for the Walls Show had been for the clouds to lift and the sun to break through but unfortunately Saturday turned out to be one of the wetter days in this grey and dreary summer.

However, Westside folk tried to make the best of it with more people seen in the sheds and tents admiring the home bakes and flower arrangement than outside among the livestock.

Thanks to photographer Dave Donaldson for putting on his waterproofs to share some impressions from the Walls Show.

Dressed for the weather: Thomas and James Odie from Aith not fazed by the weather on show day.
All photos: Dave Donaldson

Judging of the ponies in the show ground

First time entrant Brydon Nichols with his 1st and two 2nd’s for his Shetland ewes and Suffolk lambs. Too many sheep to handle for one photo

There was a great collection of home bakes and fancies in the sheds.

Second place winner for vase of garden flowers Francis Walterson holding her nephew Callum Wiseman while mother to Callum and sister Janie Walterson hold the flowers.

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